Tag Page HealthAwareness

What if your symptoms aren’t ‘just anxiety’?

A Wisconsin mom’s story is a real eye-opener about how easily serious health issues can be missed. Kelsey Stoksted felt a weird tingling in her arm, but doctors chalked it up to anxiety—until she collapsed months later and learned she had a brain tumor. Her journey shows how medical costs and quick assumptions can delay real answers. Even with a better prognosis after surgery, Kelsey’s still fighting every day. This really makes you wonder: how often do we or our loved ones get told it’s ‘just stress’ when it’s something more? Let’s talk about how we can push for better care and trust our instincts. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthAwareness

When symptoms aren’t what they seem

Crystal Portsmouth’s story is a real eye-opener: years of heavy periods, exhaustion, and anaemia were chalked up to perimenopause and fibroids, but it turned out to be myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. She was told to double her HRT, but things only got worse until she collapsed at work. Now, after intensive treatment, she’s in remission and raising awareness with Myeloma UK. Her message is powerful—trust your gut and push for answers if something feels off. Have you or someone you know ever had symptoms dismissed, only to discover something more serious? Let’s talk about advocating for our health. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthAwareness

When Back Pain Isn’t Just Back Pain

Imagine being told four times your pain is “just back pain”—only to find out it’s actually a rare, aggressive cancer. That’s what happened to 22-year-old hairstylist Nothando Nhliziyo. Her story is a wild reminder to trust your gut and push for answers when something feels off. Getting a second (or third!) medical opinion could literally save your life. Don’t let anyone brush off your symptoms! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthAwareness

Health Talk - Understanding Vaccine Safety and the Role of Aluminum Adjuvants In recent discussions about vaccine safety, concerns have been raised regarding aluminum adjuvants, which are commonly used to enhance the immune response to vaccines. This document aims to provide clear, evidence-based information to help educate and inform individuals about the safety and necessity of these components in vaccines. Key Points 1. What Are Aluminum Adjuvants?! -Aluminum salts, such as aluminum hydroxide and aluminum phosphate, are compounds that help improve the effectiveness of vaccines by enhancing the immune response. 2. Safety of Aluminum in Vaccines - Studies spanning decades have consistently shown that the amount of aluminum used in vaccines is extremely low—approximately 8 milligrams after the full childhood vaccination schedule. - In comparison, individuals naturally ingest about 400 milligrams of aluminum from everyday sources, such as food and water. 3. Misconceptions Addressed - Some concerns suggest a link between aluminum in vaccines and conditions such as autism or allergies. However, large-scale, peer-reviewed studies, including those involving millions of children, have found no such associations. - Reactions to vaccines, such as localized bumps at injection sites, are rare and do not indicate systemic allergic reactions. 4. Vaccines protect against serious diseases like measles, mumps, and human papillomavirus (HPV). Reducing vaccination rates due to unfounded fears can lead to outbreaks and increased morbidity and mortality. 5. Choosing to vaccinate is not just an individual decision but a collective responsibility to ensure community health. Unvaccinated individuals increase the risk of disease transmission. #Health #talk #HealthNews #HealthTips #VaccineNews #HealthAwareness #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #InspireAndBeInspired #HotTopic #Science #VaccinationMatters #VaccineHesitancy #Vaccines #VaccineSafety #VaccineAwareness #VaccineResearc

More women are getting lung cancer without ever smoking. This is so crazy.

I just read something that really shocked me. Doctors are seeing more and more non-smokers, especially women, with lung cancer. It's so scary because when a non-smoker gets diagnosed, it's often in the later stages. It happened to a woman named Katie who was only 37. She went to the doctor for a bad cough, thinking it was just asthma, but it turned out to be stage 4 lung cancer. 😱🤦😦 A cough that won't go away is a subtle symptom that a lot of people probably ignore. It just goes to show you don't have to be a smoker to be at risk. Things like radon gas in homes, air pollution, and even secondhand smoke can all be risk factors. I had no idea before... #HealthAwareness #LungCancer #Health #WomensHealth #PublicHealth

Get Inspired - WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT - Raw,Juiced,or Cooked 🥕 It’s your favorite storyTelHER with a WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT: Carrots! 🥕 Raw, Juiced, or Cooked Which Way Boosts YOUR Health Most? 
Today's #WellnessSpotlight is shining on the incredibly versatile and beneficial carrot! We all know they're great for our eyes, but these nutritional powerhouses are packed with beta-carotene, fiber, and antioxidants that offer so much more for your long-term health.
 Did you know that just 2-4 servings of carrots weekly can lower heart disease risk by a whopping 32%? Plus, they're crucial for maintaining healthy vision by converting beta-carotene into Vitamin A, and even play a role in impacting cancer risk! 
But the big question often is: What's the best way to eat them to maximize these benefits? Raw, juiced, or cooked? Good news – every way is a win! #Getinspired #inspiration #BreakingNews #News #HealthNews #HotTopic #Carrots #HealthyEating #Healthy #HealthAwareness #Wellness #WellnessTips #WellnessFood