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Pros & Cons of Bariatric Surgery

by Jamie Chases Butterflies | Mar 9, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight

We all want a quick fix & solution to our weight issues. I know I do. I hate to be the bearer of bad news. There isn’t one. Not even bariatric surgery is a quick fix. “Weight loss surgery does not cure obesity. It is a tool that helps you lose weight when combined...

Learning About Diabetes

by Jamie Holloway | Feb 17, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey

Chronic illness is part of my life; on top of having Rheumatoid Arthritis and Wegener’s Granulomatosis, I also have diabetes. When I started taking prednisone for my WG and RA I had to become more aware of my blood sugars. Prednisone increases blood sugars and I was...

Learning About High Blood Pressure

by Jamie Chases Butterflies | Feb 3, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey

What do you know about blood pressure? Most American’s are blind to how common high blood pressure is. It affects everyone, men, women, children, and teenagers. One of the numbers that count when you go to the doctor is blood pressure. It’s important to...