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Feeling Stuck? These 5 Habits Will Change You
Ever feel like your life is on pause while everyone else is hitting fast-forward? You’re trying. You’re showing up. But still… nothing’s moving. Feeling stuck isn’t always about laziness or lack of effort. Sometimes, it’s a sign you’re living on autopilot—repeating the same thoughts, routines, and reactions without realizing it. But here’s the truth: you’re…
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Friends vs. Self: Finding Balance in Connection and Solitude
Life often presents us with two contrasting experiences—having friends but feeling disconnected from yourself or being alone and deeply in tune with who you are. Both situations come with their own struggles and lessons, and the key is learning how to balance external connections with inner peace. Having Friends But Losing Yourself Friendship is a…
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Turmeric and Its Powerful Effects on the Body
Turmeric, a golden-yellow spice derived from the Curcuma longa plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Beyond its culinary use, turmeric is celebrated for its medicinal properties, primarily due to its active compound, curcumin. Scientific research continues to uncover its vast health benefits, making it a…
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The Emotional Toll of Invisible Illnesses: Navigating the Unseen Struggles
Invisible illnesses are often misunderstood. On the surface, you may appear perfectly healthy—smiling, socializing, and functioning like everyone else. But beneath the surface, you’re battling a constant struggle that only you can feel. The emotional toll of living with an invisible illness can be as challenging, if not more so, than the physical symptoms. While…
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Get Involved
Does your loved one live fulltime in a nursing home facility? My mom did for several years before she passed away. I learned a lot throughout this very stressful experience. My mother needed round the clock assistance or medical care. Mostly, I learned that you should visit your loved one as often as you can.…
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Living With Drop Foot
About three years ago, I learned from my doctor that I had a neurological condition called drop foot. This medical condition makes it hard to walk without falling because your toes drop and trip you. My doctor said it is caused by neuropathy, which may be related to my diabetes or my aggressive cervical cancer…
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Living Beyond an Accident or Illness
Finding a new normal during the recovery process from an accident or serious illness. You will be looking for ways to get back to normal. However, you may have experienced changes like: losing a leg, losing an arm, or being wheelchair dependent. You will have to create a support system around you. Additionally, you will…
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Stop Worrying and Count Each Blessing
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you constantly worrying about everything so much that you are now dealing with anxiety, which has required medications to stay calm? Does the medication make you feel off your game, which makes you doubt yourself in your career? It is easy for others to say stop worrying, because they are…
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Mental Health: The Untreatables and How to Support Us
For those of us with untreatable mental health issues one of the biggest problems we face is our friends and family meaning well and wanting to help but not really understanding. I want to give you some insight from my first hand experience with being mentally ill and chronically misunderstood. First, just because we put…
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A Survivor’s Tale
Katherine Keys has been fighting Mesothelioma for 9 years. When she was first diagnosed doctors told her she had less than 2 years. Katherine refused to believe her time was limited and instead decided to fight the cancer. Katherine is convinced that it was her positive attitude and determination to win that has allowed her…
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My Blood Clot Story
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Recently, I dealt with a cramping pain and swelling in my right leg, due to a DVT blood clot or Deep Vein Thrombosis. I was diagnosed with a blood clot on July 09, 2016, after a four day stay at the hospital for other reasons. I am not sure…
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Mental Health & Stress Level Can Affect Your Overall Health
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Stress can have different affects on the human body, which is why there is not a one medication or approach to handling mental stresses in life. Some people try using stress management techniques, but they don’t always work. Whenever, you are in the stressful situation, sometimes these techniques you…
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Time to Have that Talk with Your Doctor!!!
My Experience As a cancer survivor of stage 2B cervical cancer, I have several medical conditions including type 2 diabetes. Since I was diagnosed, I have learned how important it is to take your medicine as prescribed. I am currently taking two types of medications in pill form and two types of insulin. One type…
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Diabetic Sponsor Needed Desperately
I love my doctor, but I need a Diabetes Sponsor! I need someone who takes insulin regularly. I need someone who has more experience, than I do on this matter. I want to change my life, but I am disabled and I live on a very tight budget. I need education, support, understanding, and most…
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Manic Monday April 21, 2014
Crystal And Laura discussing how to combat and deal with depression, as well as other stuff. Please listen and comment.
Princess Crystal Says 