myTakes: Health & Fitness
The Body and It's Defensive!
What is the Immune system? The Immune system is a complex system of cells and proteins that fight off foreign invaders, the body has 2 types of blood cells Red and White, Red is the life line of the body carrying Blood,...
We’ll be okay...
I‘m 18, lack life experience and can only speak about what I’m feeling at this moment and for the past few years. I don’t have a diagnosis for depression and don’t want anyone to feel offended by this post. I've had a...
HIV: A Taboo With Many Misunderstandings!
Based on the answers I saw in this question What if a guy told you he was HIV positive? Would you date him? by Soulindub I decided to write this so we can clear up some things with scientific information about the so...
Let's talk about Atopic Dermatitis!
I asked a question earlier about atopic dermatitis and if people know what it is. My plan was to have a follow up question based on the answers, but I figured it would be a little confusing to mix the info with the...
Growing up with Autism (Asperger's Syndrome)
Disclaimer: This myTake is dedicated to people growing up with Asperger's syndrome, and since everyone's autism is different, this is only ONE example. I hope that other people with other types of Autism (or Asperger's as...
The Misery of Adult Acne
When you are a teenager and you get acne, it's certainly a nightmare. But when your acne hits back when you are a grown up woman, in her thirties for instance, this nightmare is much more disturbing. Only those who...
The truth about visible abs and men's health!
People often associate abs with ultimate fitness. Covers of men's health magazines always have a man with very low body fat % right on the cover These magazine covers are actually quite disturbing. Aside from promoting...
Maybe I Have PTSD
I think I might have PTSD. I had several people on here tell me that it sounds like it, including one person diagnosed with it who didn't just say he thinks I had it, but that I definitely have it based on the symptoms...
Have you ever heard of Klinefelter Syndrome?
What is Klinefelter's syndrome? Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that results when a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition affecting males, and it often...
Beauty Secrets to Getting Clear & Glowing skin
Everyone wants flawlessly beautiful & glowing skin. They even try hard to achieve it, but it takes time and commitment to get healthy skin. Our skin is delicate and always deals with harmful chemicals that bring a huge...
A more mature Take on men's fitness.
When I was younger I used to be into this sort of look: I especially liked it when my shoulders started making my head look smaller. But nowadays, after working at an Amazon warehouse, I realize that body isn't practical...
If only you weren't fat, you could live forever!
I know no one actually thinks this, but it sure seems like they do sometimes. Of course, fat shamers, health trolls, armchair physicians, and wannabe economists emphasize that their concern is rooted in health, quality...
If you struggle with anxiety... this is the only thing you'll ever have to read again
As the title states, if you struggle with anxiety, in any form, that being OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, PTSD, anything... this MyTake article is the only thing you will ever have to read again in...
What Are Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Drugs?
What do antidepressants do? They are used in the treatment of other psychological diseases, especially depression. Antidepressants increase the levels of chemicals called neurotransmitters. In which diseases are...
Building a good body is different for men and women!
If this is stating the obvious to you, okay. I want to point out some facts about sex-based aesthetics. The male equivalent to this: Is not a super jacked good looking fitness model. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. The...
It's hard, taking one day at a time, aka rambling about self care, alcoholism, and how hard it is to do self care sometimes!
I just needed a place to ramble. I woke up today in a good mood, of course I woke up at 12:20 in the morning and couldn't get back to sleep, so that didn't last. I had breakfast though, oatmeal, I don't usually eat...
Virginity Testing is BS.
Recently the rapper TI came under criticism for saying he goes with his doctor to her annual gynecologist visits to have her hymen checked to ensure she's still a virgin. Given the songs he sings, that's hypocritical. TI...
Frigid fall and wicked winter setting in? Get toasty with these Warming Spices!
It's getting colder (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least ). I thought we could look in more detail at those Warming Spices I mentioned in my Herbal Tea series. (This started out as a take on cloves, but soon expanded to...
What is Hypotonia and How does it affect me?
What is Hypotonia? Hypotonia is a muscle condition which effects the Muscle Tone, Dexterity and strength of the Body, unlike a normal human body I can't develop muscles not matter how hard I train. When was I diagnosed...
How Are the Flavors Formed in Teas? The Chemistry of Herbal Teas!
What makes black tea black, green tea green, mint tea minty and floral tea so floral? Find out here in Herbal Teas, Part 3. BLACK vs GREEN TEA Black tea is the most common type of tea in the Western world. It is noted...
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