Informative Essay

Thyroids - those little butterfly-shaped glands in our necks do so much for us on a daily basis - yet most of us have no idea how to keep them nice and healthy. Our thyroids, and how they function, can have a profound impact on our overall health and well-being. According to The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, it is estimated that at least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and at least half are silent sufferers who have not yet been diagnosed. Women over 35 are…

“Hey John, want a cigarette?” “No thanks man, I’m good.” What would u have said in this situation? Would you have taken the cigarette from your friend and had a smoke with him? Well, that is usually how a smoking addiction starts. You think that it is ok to smoke every once in a while with your friends but after a few times your body starts to crave it and know u find yourself smoking by yourself and you realize that it’s not as much fun anymore. This happens a lot people start out that it is a…

Many people can go out with friends and family and have a couple beers, some wine, vodka, or other alcoholic beverages. On the other hand, people who can’t stop themselves are at a very high risk of being an alcoholic. Alcoholism is defined by dictionary references as a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver,…

Do you ever think about how America could be a better place? There is hate and segregation of races all over America still. People stereotyped and judged, because of the way they are and their beliefs. My vision for this great nation is we can have peace, starting with feeling comfortable with everybody, not thinking people feel a certain way about a certain race, and stopping the hate. How could as the people change this overwhelming problem? In reality, people of different races, is some…

Whats your favorite Holiday? Mine HAS to be Halloween!The reason I love Halloween is because i was brought up on Halloween, and I mean who doesn't like a holiday when you get to walk to strange peoples house and basically beg for free candy!Plus i love scarring people to death! I love dressing up in the weirdest costume I can find! Me and me best cousin agree...I don't care how old we get we're still going trick or treating.Shes 16 going on 17 this year and she still goes trick or…

If you love stargazing come to the planet Uranus. It is named after the Greek god of the sky. With no solid surface, you're going to need to buy a floating house. But make sure not to move to a part of the planet where a night can last for 40 years. You will be able to see the 27 moons named after Shakespeare characters. Titania, Miranda, Umbriel, Ariel, Juliet, Puck, Cupid, these are just a few of the moon's names. Miranda is an interesting moon because it looks as if it was attacked by…

Today I write to discuss a very important topic that took place from January 30, 1933 to May 8, 1945. This catastrophe is called The Holocaust, it killed at least five to six million Jews from a population of 9 million many of which were enslaved, beaten or killed. Anne Frank’s diary, a primary source, teaches its readers of what it was like to be a Jew in germany but not only that having to live through the Holocaust. Learning about the Holocaust, I have learned many facts. Therefore, I would…

Elliot Arensdorf Ms. Hinkle Speech October 23, 2014 Marijuana You’re thinking about moving to Colorado with your family to live a lifestyle that includes local (herbal) refreshments. But as your thinking about it you start to consider the things that won’t be good for your family. Yes you want to smoke a little but you don’t want to become one of those low life burnouts that don’t have a clue on what they are doing with their life. Marijuana isn’t addictive in the same sense as heroin, from…

Have you ever had that big moment when people start screaming and cheering for you? When you feel that glory come prasing down on you? This has happened to many kids and men all around the world that play basketball. But, in order to get that you have to want it more than the people next to you and around you. Basketball is played all around the world. It’s exciting, fun, and keeps people active. Many of people's goals have been achieved through the great sport of basketball. The culture of…

Have you or any of you’re friends ever done or been exposed to cocaine? Let me tell you a few reasons as to why you shouldn't fall into peer pressure when it comes to drugs. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug made from the leaves of a coca plant in South America. People can use cocaine by snorting the powder through the nose, or rub it into their gums. Other dissolve it into water and inject it into blood stream. You can also inject a combination of cocaine and heroin, into the bloodstream…