I am still a woman - Confessions of a twice cancer survivor - my journey by Nina Ann McCurley

When a Parent Dies: Dealing with the Loss of Your Mother or Father By David Kessler This is spot on. I guess until you go through this you will never know.  #parents #love #grief #davidkessler #survivor #iamstillawoman  When a parent of an adult dies, there is almost an unspoken expectation that it will not hit you head on. An adult is expected to accept death as a part of life, to handle all sudden losses in an appropriate adult manner. But really, what does that mean? That you should not be sad? That you should be so grateful they didn’t die when you were a child that you don’t need to mourn your parent? The above considerations demonstrate an under-estimation of grief. Grief is the reflection of the connection that has been lost. That loss does not diminish because you are an adult or because your mother or father lived a long life. Our society places enormous pressure on us to get over loss, to get through the grief. But how long do you grieve for the man who...

What is Insulin? Important hormone allows your body to use sugar (glucose) FOLLOW US EMAIL PRINT Home  »  Endocrine Disorders  »  Diabetes  »  Type 1 Diabetes This is so interesting and very well written. it’s so important to know how your body works, this article is perfect.  What is Insulin? Important hormone allows your body to use sugar (glucose) Written by   Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE     #insulin #amyhessfischl #body #survivor #iamstillawoman  #thanksamy  #endocrineweb Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high ( hyperglycemia ) or too low (hypoglycemia). The cells in your body need sugar for energy. However, sugar cannot go...