Body louse

The biggest overarching theme I noticed among all of the different texts was the connection of body modification to passing. The method, cultural context, and reasons all varied; however, body modification in all cases was used in order to fit a certain set of standards. I originally used to think of passing in a different way, I mostly associated the term with the transgender community and biracial people (as in white-passing); however, I now realize that the term passing can mean different…

from plastic or metal that takes the place of the body part that was lost in order for you to maintain a proper functionality within society. I think a better solution is just around the corner. It will not be too long before we will have the technology and resources available that will enable us to use 3D printers to print new organic body part replacements that will not only keep a person maintained in basic functions but could restore their body to complete working order. Imagine the benefits…

stress, I want to understand the importance of finding healthy methods to relieve stress. Stress is a serious mental problem that is often overlooked. When I am faced with any event that my mind perceived as a foreboding danger, the stress causes my body to flood with hormones responsible for dealing with the increase heart rate, blood pressure, energy, and my ability to “deal with the problem” (American Psychological Association). But I cannot stress it enough that stress is not as simple as a…

Yorkshire Terriers, I have my hands full, but receive enormous amounts of love and companionship from my “babies.” On nights that homework was not piled up on the desk, all four of us took advantage of getting rest. I never needed a blanket because their body heat was definitely warm enough, but if I did have a blanket, I could forget about ever getting up. One on my left, one on my right, and one at my feet did not allow for much movement, and as a dog lover, you know better than to move a…

At an early age, children begin to figure out how they should look and act when it comes to their body type. An article “Fat Kids Can’t Do Math: Negative Body Weight Stereotyping and Associations with Academic Competence and Participation in School Activities Among Primary School Children” was written in The Open Education Journal, by Bronwyn Chalker and Jennifer A. O’Dea. They are credible authors to speak about children and psychology because they are Faculty of Education and Social Work…

Childhood obesity is an epidemic and these are issues that need to be addressed in a proper manner. Something must be done about childhood obesity because these are issues that don’t just disappear. There are numerous healthy diet plans and therapies; exercise programs, available to families today. There are programs available to mothers and families to help educate them to form healthier eating habits as early as birth. When parents make the mistake of feeding their babies too much and too…

The Problem of Obesity in Our Schools Abstract Childhood obesity is a serious social problem that we face. We are responsible for teaching our children acceptable behaviors to interact with the world as well as to direct their own lives. When we do not teach our children the appropriate skills, they are unable to make healthy, safe choices for themselves. The key to combating this social issues lies in teaching our children at an early age the importance of good eating habits, then…

Sitting in the exam room after a stroke: frightened, isolated, and uncertain of the future. The doctor enters the room to discuss the prognosis and rehabilitation plan, including occupational therapy. She refers the patient to me, a caregiver, a daughter, a friend, and most importantly, a person who has compassion for others. I can positively change the patient’s life and advocate for them. Helping others will always be an enriching experience. When experiencing a medical challenge, it is…

Some of the deadly consequences of malnutrition are electrolyte imbalance, muscle loss, immunity and blood flow issues, and heart problems. Once the body reaches the point of malnutrition it goes into what is known as starvation mode. When a body lacks the nutrients it needs it will take from itself. When the human body has an electrolyte imbalance caused by starvation there can be a deficiency of potassium, calcium, and sodium. Sodium is used to balance fluid and control nerve and…

I’ve always loved seeing what makes an individual unique; after all, if we were surrounded by people that all looked the same, acted the same, and were nothing but alike we’d live in a very bland world. I was thirteen years old when I first noticed a visible tattoo on someone that was in my age range, and I remember analyzing the tattoo and thinking how beautiful each detail was. It wasn’t until a couple of days of getting to know this person that I noticed how no one would sit with him, or talk…