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Category Archives: Chronic Illness
Real Life: I Have ADHD
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was seven. It has affected me all my life in good ways and bad. The stereotype for ADHD in kids is that they are super hyper, have poor social skills, and can’t concentrate, … Keep reading
What I Wish My Parents Knew About Endometriosis
I remember when I first started having pain. I was 14 years old and told my mom about a constant pain in my side. She brushed off my comment and gave me some Advil thinking it would help. After a … Keep reading
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Kicking Off Endo Awareness Month
The month of March is dedicated to raising worldwide awareness about endometriosis. Like other months that dedicate colors in association with certain conditions (pink for breast cancer, red for heart disease) endometriosis has one too; yellow. Endo affects millions of … Keep reading
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder… My Journey
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a widely misunderstood disorder that can be hard to diagnose. My freshman year of high school was a difficult time for me because I was unaware that I had OCD. In middle school, I was … Keep reading
What Football & PCOS Have In Common
What do football and PCOS have in common, you ask? Admittedly, I am not a fan of football. I don’t get anything about the game. I’m a passive spectator who waits for cues from others to know when to react … Keep reading
PCOS, Walking, Pedometers…Oh My!
New Years is a time when people often resolve to lose weight and exercise more. Easier said then done for many of us. Eating healthfully and exercising can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You can have short … Keep reading
The Season of Sweets
No matter what holiday you celebrate, this is the season of sweets. It should be a fun and festive time of year, but it seems like many girls with PCOS who I talk to are more focused on trying to … Keep reading
What Do Cooking and Research Have In Common?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word research? Do you picture a scientist dressed in a white coat and protective eyewear? How about a top-secret laboratory with fancy equipment, test tubes, and chemicals? Certainly, … Keep reading
Posted in Chronic Illness, Food and Drink, Nutrition & Fitness, PCOS Tagged Boston Children's Hospital, Cooking, Nutrition, PCOS, Research Leave a comment
Mina’s Experience with Asthma
Welcome my asthma people! You made it to the best asthma blog entry ever. Well, to start off, let me explain what asthma is. Asthma is the swelling, tightening, and mucus production of your lung’s airways, known as bronchioles. These … Keep reading
The PCOS Exam: What To Expect
For those of you who might be wondering if you have polycystic ovary syndrome, I’d like to demystify the PCOS medical evaluation. If you’ve taken our online PCOS quiz and got the message, “It is possible that you could have … Keep reading