I live an active lifestyle and strive to maintain my well being, which for me means striking a balance and making my health a priority. For the most part, I am fortunate to have a good health track record, despite the occasional aches and pains from scoliosis and an old neck injury. As my family ages, I’m learning about some of the genetic health challenges that may await me and I am interested in taking preventative measures to fend off these age related issues.
Interests
macular degeneration, alternative medicine, whiplash/soft tissue neck injury, biking, seattle, swimming, running, scoliosis, acid reflux, ymca
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Making the most of an annual check up
created on March 13, 2008
blood work, thyroid, practitioner experience, cholesterol, general practitioner
I had my annual check up today. I always try to schedule it close to Valentine's Day so that I'll remember (as an act of love). I …[more]
Her questions (2) See all 2
Should you pop a blister or leave it alone to work itself out?
asked on June 23, 2008
I get blisters when I run sometimes and am not sure how to handle it.
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Finding time...
created on February 27, 2008
I cannot seem to make working out a priority. I enjoy it when I'm out there...running, biking, walking, yoga. But everything else always s…[more]
Comments (8)
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High fives, Kim! Make sure to keep your trusera content current... so to speak. :D
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Thank you for sharing your story!
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haha, I'll add you to my monstrously growing list!
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My mother-in-law has macular degeneration and would be a person who was almost never around cigarette smoking, being a strict Mormon, as well as several of her siblings which bot...
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So how was Sundance? My girlfriend worked an opening night party for the opera on Saturday and said loads of people kept trying to get in, thinking it was some Sundance event!
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Rosie! Thanks for being a part of our community. We'd love to hear more when you're ready to share. Welcome!
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Thanks - yea, my grandmother is struggling with macular degeneration too. She was actually surrounded by second hand smoke most of her life! So your theory could make sense. I've...
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Hey Rosie! My grandmother struggled with macular degeneration late in her life. We always figured it was exacerbated by smoking, but I don't know if there's medical evidence abo...
