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Hashimoto’s Disease is a disease where the thyroid is damaged by the person’s immune system. To define it, Hashimoto’s Disease is an “autoimmune lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid gland closely associated with the presence of antithyroid autoantibodies and often resulting in chronic hypothyroidism.”(Brier, 2009) Due to the damages that occur, the thyroid is unable to function properly. My dad was recently diagnosed with this disease. Coping with Hashimoto’s Disease brings many lifestyle…

product and they mainly supply to wholesalers. Even the flavoring is mostly done in the retail part of the value chain. The only by product is the cashew nut oil generated but the quantity generated is minimum and hence it’s not even as popular as almond oil. Thereby cashew nut manufactures can only forward or backward integrate as they are restricted in diversification…

In a world of nauseatingly overpriced theme park tickets, nothing is more refreshing than the words “free admission,” a phrase written on the entrance sign at the 35th Annual Strawberry Festival held at Merritt Estate Winery in Forestville this past weekend. There’s no catch either. After free admission, guests enjoyed more free activities such as live music from vivacious rock bands like Buffalo’s favorite Strictly Hip, wine tasting, and a classic car show hosted by Lake Shore Street Rod…

Driving down North Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois, there are lots of choices if you’re looking for cheap, fast food. Taco Bell, Wendys, White Castle, and a twenty four hour McDonalds are just a few of the places that a variety of people enjoy. Though this food is not exactly the healthiest, it is cheap and convenient. In this essay, I will analyze the topic on the ever growing problem and connection between health and fast food. It’s important to explain what fast food really is before…

The structure of this recipe is fairly simple. It begins with a tidbit describing the context in which one would eat this dish, and commenting on its multiple points of origin. Next, the ingredients are listed, giving exact measurements for the items. Finally, there is a paragraph entailing the instructions on how to prepare the food. Overall, it is a structure that would be found in the majority of Western cookbooks, which is unsurprising, since this recipe was published in New York. The…

Causes for bee extinction are urbanization, use of pesticide, and spread of diseases. People do not realize that while they are trying to urbanize they tear apart sources for bees to retrieve pollen. For example, after a bee finishes almond pollination, it is important for them to feed off of higher quality protein. However, because of urbanization a lot of these resources for the bees are being torn down, so the bees lose their source of pollen and their lives. Additionally, agricultural…

It is craved for on a hot summer day for it’s frosty sweet taste. It may be unhealthy for its sugary content but it’s too delicious to resist. That is the frozen custard, “a frozen dessert resembling ice cream, but having a lower butterfat content and a flowing consistency” (Collinsdictionary.com, 2017). It is a satisfying dessert that almost anyone would love. One of the most popular places in St.Louis that sells frozen custard is Ted Drewes. Ted Drewes have been around for over 85 years, with…

As I look at teenagers from my adult perspective I have often find myself wondering, “What are they thinking?”. Teenagers seem to have a reputation for being impulsive and not the best decision makers and it now looks like there may be some science that can explain such behaviors. Both the article written by Sarah Spinks and the text book Invitation to the Lifespan offer insight into what may be really going on inside a teenagers’ head. It turns out it may just be all in the brain.…

woman was raped at gunpoint three times on separate occasion and was then threatened by her supervisor with loss of job and deportation. The victim of this case was Olivia Tamayo who was ordered to get into her supervisor’s truck and the taken to the almond section of the farm they were employed by where she was sexually assaulted. Tamayo recalls that she tried to defend herself against the perpetrator, Rene Rodriguez. Throughout the…

PERFECT BRUNCH One of the best things Arizona is known for is the plenty of restaurants that have great views of the city. There are several restaurants in Tempe that serve up excellent views with tasty dishes. One thing in life that everyone should do is sit outside in an exclusive spot with some good food and drinks encircled by friends or family. One such restaurant is Snooze, a perfect brunch place to hang out with friends and family on week end. It is located in the college avenue in Tempe.…