Category: Nutrition
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How I Beat Ulcerative Colitis: A Personal Journey
Overcoming Chronic Illness & Ulcerative Colitis in Arlington, VA In the early 2000s, I was sick. Not just kind of sick—ulcerative colitis sick. If you’ve never experienced it, let me paint the picture for you. It starts with pain. Deep, twisting, gut-wrenching pain that hits out of nowhere. Then the bathroom trips—urgent, uncontrollable, and unpredictable. I was miserable.…
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Top 6 Essential Supplements for Longevity in Arlington, VA
1. Cod Liver Oil (Omega-3s & Vitamin A/D) – Supports Brain & Heart Health ✅ Why Arlington Residents Should Take ItCod liver oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D, which are essential for: Many professionals and retirees in Penrose, Clarendon, and Ballston spend long hours indoors working at desks, leading to low vitamin D…
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What Shitting All Over the Himalayas Taught Me About Fighting for My Health
📍 Arlington, VA | Chronic Illness | Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis This photo was taken at the height of one of my worst Ulcerative Colitis flares in 2010. I was still working as a firefighter/paramedic, pulling long shifts, saving lives—while my own body was waging war against me. I was on the toilet up to 100…