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Life after diagnosis

After being diagnosed with any chronic illness, it can be extremely difficult to process, as it presents a whole new set of concerns. It can bring up a flood of difficult emotions like shock, disbelief, confusion, fear, sadness, denial and anger. A Hero's diagnosis can alter the rhythms of his/her life, affecting everything.

They will experience changes from what and how they eat to where and how they go out.
Let's review the considerations about a few things that can make the Hero's treatment journey a little easier.

Take one day at a time:
Dealing with the news can be a lot of mental overwhelming. Managing your normal lifestyle, but at the same time, being open to necessary changes and modifications, is important.

Improving lifestyle:
Improving your lifestyle can help manage stress resulting from the disease and its treatment. Enough rest and sleep and a nutritious diet help improve lifestyle.
Engaging in mild physical exercises approved by your medical professional can help improve energy levels as well as your mood

Communicate with your loved ones:
Open communication and expressing emotions honestly can help you find strength. Also, be open to accepting help and assistance.

Lastly, seek professional support and talk to people with the same illness

Life after diagnosis After being diagnosed with any chronic illness, it can be extremely difficult to process, as it presents a whole new set of concerns. It can bring up a flood of difficult emotions like shock, disbelief, confusion, fear, sadness, denial and anger. A Hero's diagnosis can alter the rhythms of his/her life, affecting everything. They will experience changes from what and how they eat to where and how they go out. Let's review the considerations about a few things that can make the Hero's treatment journey a little easier. Take one day at a time: Dealing with the news can be a lot of mental overwhelming. Managing your normal lifestyle, but at the same time, being open to necessary changes and modifications, is important. Improving lifestyle: Improving your lifestyle can help manage stress resulting from the disease and its treatment. Enough rest and sleep and a nutritious diet help improve lifestyle. Engaging in mild physical exercises approved by your medical professional can help improve energy levels as well as your mood Communicate with your loved ones: Open communication and expressing emotions honestly can help you find strength. Also, be open to accepting help and assistance. Lastly, seek professional support and talk to people with the same illness #chronicillness #bordicare #hero

Happy Hero!

As we know, there are not enough days in the weekend😞, but without the weekend how will the week be 🤔. Weekends are about replenishing and rejuvenation. So go out, do fun things and be happy...

Happy Hero! As we know, there are not enough days in the weekend😞, but without the weekend how will the week be 🤔. Weekends are about replenishing and rejuvenation. So go out, do fun things and be happy... #chronicillness #bordicare

Good day Hero...
Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Irrespective of your condition success is a personal standard, becoming all you can be.
Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do, remember Wednesday is halfway to the weekend. Keep pushing!

Good day Hero... Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Irrespective of your condition success is a personal standard, becoming all you can be. Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do, remember Wednesday is halfway to the weekend. Keep pushing! #bordicare #chronicillness #stroke #depression #cancer #hypertension #diabetes

Cancer awareness!!!
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

There are several kinds, but we will look into the most common ones.

1. Cervical Cancer
2. Breast Cancer
3. Prostrate Cancer
4. Ovarian Cancer
5. Lung Cancer

What is Cervical cancer?
It is a tumour of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus.
A tumour of the lower-most part of the uterus (womb) that can be prevented by Papanicolaou test (PAP) smear screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections Vaccine.
There may be no symptoms.
Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Breast Cancer?
Is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men.
Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, and bloody discharge from the ni**le.

Treatment depends on the stage of cancer. It may consist of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

Prostrate Cancer?
This cancer is in a man's prostate, a small gland that produces seminal fluid.
A man's prostate produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports s***m.

A symptom is a difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all.

Some types of prostate cancer grow slowly. Other types are aggressive and require radiation, surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy or other treatments. In all of these cases, monitoring is recommended.

Ovarian Cancer?
This cancer begins in the female organs that produce eggs otherwise known as the ovaries.

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat.

Ovarian cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages. It can later show some symptoms, such as loss of appetite and weight loss.

Surgery and chemotherapy are generally used to treat ovarian cancer.

Lung Cancer?
This cancer begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke.

Causes of lung cancer include smoking, exposure to certain toxins and family history.

Symptoms include a cough (often with blood), chest pain, wheezing and weight loss.

Cancer awareness!!! Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. There are several kinds, but we will look into the most common ones. 1. Cervical Cancer 2. Breast Cancer 3. Prostrate Cancer 4. Ovarian Cancer 5. Lung Cancer What is Cervical cancer? It is a tumour of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. A tumour of the lower-most part of the uterus (womb) that can be prevented by Papanicolaou test (PAP) smear screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections Vaccine. There may be no symptoms. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Breast Cancer? Is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, and bloody discharge from the ni**le. Treatment depends on the stage of cancer. It may consist of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Prostrate Cancer? This cancer is in a man's prostate, a small gland that produces seminal fluid. A man's prostate produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports s***m. A symptom is a difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Some types of prostate cancer grow slowly. Other types are aggressive and require radiation, surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy or other treatments. In all of these cases, monitoring is recommended. Ovarian Cancer? This cancer begins in the female organs that produce eggs otherwise known as the ovaries. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat. Ovarian cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages. It can later show some symptoms, such as loss of appetite and weight loss. Surgery and chemotherapy are generally used to treat ovarian cancer. Lung Cancer? This cancer begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke. Causes of lung cancer include smoking, exposure to certain toxins and family history. Symptoms include a cough (often with blood), chest pain, wheezing and weight loss. #cancer #chronicillness #bordicare

A Ge***al or Stomach ulcer is a sore that occurs along the digestive tract, including your stomach it can also form in your ge***al area on the a**s, v***a, or p***s they occur due to viruses, bacteria and germs that irritate the ge***als’ sensitive tissue.

Who is more likely to experience ge***al ulcer disease?
Anyone can get ge***al ulcers. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) raise your risk of experiencing ge***al ulcers.

What causes ge***al ulcers?
The most common cause is STIs.

Ulcers in the ge***al area can form if you have:
Chancroid, is a bacterial disease that causes open sores.
Noninfectious ulcers like aphthous ulcers (like canker sores) or Behçet's disease.
Chlamydia.
Ge***al herpes.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Syphilis.

What causes nons*xually acquired ge***al ulcers?
Causes of ge***al ulcer disease not due to STIs like
viruses, bacteria and trauma. In trauma, when as*xual injury, aggressive s*x or foreign objects (like s*x toys) break surface tissue.

Also chemical burns due to a reaction to lotion, hair removal cream or skincare products.
Constant rubbing, such as undergarments that are too tight.

A Ge***al or Stomach ulcer is a sore that occurs along the digestive tract, including your stomach it can also form in your ge***al area on the a**s, v***a, or p***s they occur due to viruses, bacteria and germs that irritate the ge***als’ sensitive tissue. Who is more likely to experience ge***al ulcer disease? Anyone can get ge***al ulcers. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) raise your risk of experiencing ge***al ulcers. What causes ge***al ulcers? The most common cause is STIs. Ulcers in the ge***al area can form if you have: Chancroid, is a bacterial disease that causes open sores. Noninfectious ulcers like aphthous ulcers (like canker sores) or Behçet's disease. Chlamydia. Ge***al herpes. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Syphilis. What causes nons*xually acquired ge***al ulcers? Causes of ge***al ulcer disease not due to STIs like viruses, bacteria and trauma. In trauma, when as*xual injury, aggressive s*x or foreign objects (like s*x toys) break surface tissue. Also chemical burns due to a reaction to lotion, hair removal cream or skincare products. Constant rubbing, such as undergarments that are too tight. #bordicare #ulcer #chronicillness

Ulcer - Recovery tips and foods to avoid.

Symptoms may subside within a few days of starting treatment. However, it’s important to continue taking your medications for as long as your doctor tells you to.

Be sure to drink plenty of water and remain upright after taking any pills.

You can speed up your recovery when you take your medications, by making a few simple, healthy lifestyle choices.

They include:
Finding ways to reduce or avoid stress, such as by exercising or taking a yoga class, getting enough sleep, eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in processed or sugary foods eating smaller meals more frequently chewing gum after meals to help increase saliva and keep acid out of the oesophagus, staying upright for a couple hours after eating, avoiding alcohol, drinking lots of water.

Refraining from smoking, losing weight if you are overweight

Foods that can worsen acid reflux may include coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages, soda, chocolate, alcohol, mint, tomatoes, citrus fruits, spicy foods, fatty, greasy, or fried foods, and any trigger foods you identify.

Ulcer - Recovery tips and foods to avoid. Symptoms may subside within a few days of starting treatment. However, it’s important to continue taking your medications for as long as your doctor tells you to. Be sure to drink plenty of water and remain upright after taking any pills. You can speed up your recovery when you take your medications, by making a few simple, healthy lifestyle choices. They include: Finding ways to reduce or avoid stress, such as by exercising or taking a yoga class, getting enough sleep, eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in processed or sugary foods eating smaller meals more frequently chewing gum after meals to help increase saliva and keep acid out of the oesophagus, staying upright for a couple hours after eating, avoiding alcohol, drinking lots of water. Refraining from smoking, losing weight if you are overweight Foods that can worsen acid reflux may include coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages, soda, chocolate, alcohol, mint, tomatoes, citrus fruits, spicy foods, fatty, greasy, or fried foods, and any trigger foods you identify. #chronicare #bordicare #ulcer

Step 4: Choose foods that are healthy for your heart
Grill, broil, bake, roast, or stir-fry foods, instead of deep frying.
Heart-healthy foods:
Lean cuts of meat, such as Poultry without the skin, Fish, Beans, Vegetables, Fruits, Low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese and yoghurt.

Step 5: Eat foods with less Potassium.
Foods Lower in Potassium
- Apples, peaches
- Carrots, green beans
- White bread and pasta
- White rice
- Rice milk (not enriched)
- Cooked rice and wheat cereals, grits
- Apple, grape, or cranberry juice.

Foods Higher in Potassium
- Oranges, bananas, and orange juice
- Potatoes, tomatoes
- Brown and wild rice
- Dairy foods
- Whole-wheat bread and pasta
- Beans and nuts

Step 4: Choose foods that are healthy for your heart Grill, broil, bake, roast, or stir-fry foods, instead of deep frying. Heart-healthy foods: Lean cuts of meat, such as Poultry without the skin, Fish, Beans, Vegetables, Fruits, Low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese and yoghurt. Step 5: Eat foods with less Potassium. Foods Lower in Potassium - Apples, peaches - Carrots, green beans - White bread and pasta - White rice - Rice milk (not enriched) - Cooked rice and wheat cereals, grits - Apple, grape, or cranberry juice. Foods Higher in Potassium - Oranges, bananas, and orange juice - Potatoes, tomatoes - Brown and wild rice - Dairy foods - Whole-wheat bread and pasta - Beans and nuts #kidneydisease #bordicare

Kidney Diseases

Steps to eating right:
Step 1: Choose and prepare food yourself.
- Buy and eat fresh food often.
- Cook foods from scratch instead of eating prepared foods, fast foods, frozen, and canned foods that are higher in sodium.
- Use spices, herbs, and sodium-free seasonings

Step 2:
Eat the right amount and the right types of protein
- Eat small portions of protein foods.
Animal-protein foods like Chicken, Fish, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy.
Plant-protein foods like Beans, Nuts, and Grains.

Step 3: Take foods and drinks with less phosphorus
These include:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Bread, pasta, rice
- Rice milk (not enriched)
- Corn and rice cereals
- Light-colored sodas/pop, such as lemon-lime or homemade iced tea

Kidney Diseases Steps to eating right: Step 1: Choose and prepare food yourself. - Buy and eat fresh food often. - Cook foods from scratch instead of eating prepared foods, fast foods, frozen, and canned foods that are higher in sodium. - Use spices, herbs, and sodium-free seasonings Step 2: Eat the right amount and the right types of protein - Eat small portions of protein foods. Animal-protein foods like Chicken, Fish, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy. Plant-protein foods like Beans, Nuts, and Grains. Step 3: Take foods and drinks with less phosphorus These include: - Fresh fruits and vegetables - Bread, pasta, rice - Rice milk (not enriched) - Corn and rice cereals - Light-colored sodas/pop, such as lemon-lime or homemade iced tea #kidneydisease #chronicillness #bordicare

What they won't tell you about Stroke

Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors.

Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t.

Risk factors for stroke that can be treated.
High red blood cell count.
- High blood cholesterol and lipids.
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Excessive alcohol use.
- Illegal drugs. IV (intravenous) drug abuse carries a high risk of stroke from blood clots (cerebral embolism).

Risk factors for stroke that can be medically managed:
- High blood pressure.
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Smoking.
- Birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
- History of TIAs (transient ischemic attacks). TIAs are often called mini-strokes. They have the same symptoms as a stroke patient.

What they won't tell you about Stroke Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t. Risk factors for stroke that can be treated. High red blood cell count. - High blood cholesterol and lipids. - Lack of exercise - Obesity - Excessive alcohol use. - Illegal drugs. IV (intravenous) drug abuse carries a high risk of stroke from blood clots (cerebral embolism). Risk factors for stroke that can be medically managed: - High blood pressure. - Heart disease. - Diabetes. - Smoking. - Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) - History of TIAs (transient ischemic attacks). TIAs are often called mini-strokes. They have the same symptoms as a stroke patient. #stroke #chronicillness #bordicare

About your heart...
Your heart is about the size of your fist and weighs about as much as a softball, It's very delicate and should be treated with care.

What is the heart’s function?
Your heart’s main function is to move blood throughout your body. Your heart also:
- Controls the rhythm and speed of your heart rate.
- Maintains your blood pressure

About your heart... Your heart is about the size of your fist and weighs about as much as a softball, It's very delicate and should be treated with care. What is the heart’s function? Your heart’s main function is to move blood throughout your body. Your heart also: - Controls the rhythm and speed of your heart rate. - Maintains your blood pressure

Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together.

Eat right!!!

Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together. Eat right #bordicare

Insomnia and Depression

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and be unable to get back to sleep.
Insomnia is rarely an isolated medical or mental illness but rather a symptom of another illness to be investigated by a medical doctor.

Most cases of insomnia are related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, chronic illness or certain medication.
Some symptoms are difficulty falling or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested.

Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used but should be monitored for side effects.

Insomnia and Depression Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and be unable to get back to sleep. Insomnia is rarely an isolated medical or mental illness but rather a symptom of another illness to be investigated by a medical doctor. Most cases of insomnia are related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, chronic illness or certain medication. Some symptoms are difficulty falling or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested. Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used but should be monitored for side effects. #chronicillness #depression #anxiety #bordicare