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Category Archives: Health
My 3-Pound Universe: The Realities of ADHD Relapse
When I feel bad mentally, I can usually trace it back to my ADHD. It’s a condition we often joke about, flippantly saying things like, “I’m so ADHD today,” or “Squirrel!” Of all mental illnesses, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is among the … Continue reading
Posted in Biotechnology, Health, Mental health
Tagged Addiction, ADHD, Healthy Living, mental illness, recovery
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“I Win!” Words of Wisdom from my Grissom Grad
She smiled big as she sashayed across the stage, stopping for that long-awaited photo opp, one hand shaking the principal’s, the other gripping her high school diploma. It had been a long journey, but she was finally here, at the … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mental health, Uncategorized
Tagged Family, Health, Mental health, mental illness
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Shattered Glasses
You tasted sweet on weary lipsAnd soothed a blistered soul,You numbed a pained, tormented heart,And filled a massive hole. You wrapped your arms around me,A comforting embrace.Pinot, riesling, cabernet,All washed away the angst. Wine drove me quickly to the nightTo … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mental health
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Health is Health: Putting physical and mental health on the same plane could eliminate stigma
For years, I’ve been in the “eliminate stigma” camp when it comes to mental illness and addiction. After all, I struggled with undiagnosed ADHD, non-hyperactivity, and general anxiety disorder from childhood into adulthood. Along the way, I self-medicated with alcohol. … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Health, Mental health
Tagged Addiction, Mental health, mental illness
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Mom’s 86th Birthday: Celebrations in Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting us all. To date, more than 14,000 thousand people have lost their lives in the United States alone, leaving families immersed in grief and despair. Thankfully, many others have won their battles, or escaped affliction … Continue reading
Fundraising: “That’s not a fun job”
On the way to school Wednesday morning, one of the radio hosts talked about cancer. “Ms. V.B. had cancer,” said Sophia, 7, referring to Tracy Van Buren, her joyful, spirited kindergarten teacher who succumbed to cancer in March 2014. She was … Continue reading
Posted in Ala., Biotechnology, Health
Tagged Cancer, Disease, Fundraising, Genetics, Genomic Research, HudsonAlpha, Huntsville, research
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The Climb to Preikestolen
Spiritually, I believe God is always close. Geographically, I believe there are locations, wonders of the world, in which He grants us all even greater access to His majesty and mystery. Preikestolen is one of those places. My sister, Heidi, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Norway, Spiritual
Tagged Faith, Fitness, Mountain climbing, Spiritual health, The Pulpit
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Rolling down the (Flint) River
When you leave the office, leave the office You work hard Monday through Friday. If you’re like me, you often forget to leave the daily grind at the office and focus entirely on family when the weekend arrives. Fortunately, I did … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Southern living, Spiritual
Tagged Canoe rentals, Canoeing, Flint River, Kayaking, NACK, North Alabama
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Uphill — off the bat
Seriously? My third 5K of the year was my worst to date. The first stretch was uphill. That about did me in right off the bat. Oh, the cramps! Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoyed participating in the second … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Running
Tagged ALS, ALS Association, Lou Gehrig's disease, PR, research
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EB’s hunt for the perfect egg (and honorary CEO)
Why did the chicken cross the road? To show the possum how it’s done. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Moving on to the meat of this post: What it takes to develop a better egg. The best egg. The Eggland’s Best … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, Chief Egg Officer, Eggland's Best, Eggs, Family, Healthy Living, Nutrition
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