Drinking an adequate amount of water is an important health aspect for everyone. However, after sustaining a spinal cord injury making sure you drink enough water can help prevent serious health complications. Tiffiny Carlson, a quadriplegic, shares some of her…
“Stress is a part of our lives, but it doesn't’ have to control us. By creating a daily practice of countering stress, we call the shots,” says Candace Cloud. Candace provides some ways to help cope with stress such as different…
The bladder sends signals to the brain when it is time for it to empty. After a spinal cord injury, your bladder may not clearly communicate with your brain. Craig Hospital and Shepherd Center share an educational video concerning bladder…
At age 20, Kat’s boyfriend Caleb sustained a spinal cord injury after a car accident. The accident left Caleb paralyzed from the waist down but, through it all, the young couple progresses every day in their emotional and spiritual healing.…
Setting a goal can give one purpose and the desire to better whatever situation they might be in that chapter of life. The Alan T. Foundation’s peer mentoring program has assisted many people who are affected by paralysis to…
Nur Fariza, 30, has always felt the need to do well in school. Even though she attended mainstream schools, it was not easy getting in. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) or brittle bone syndrome, Fariza started primary school a year…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW08GdaZEJw Kristin McNealus, physical therapist, offers one simple diet tip that can benefit everyone (especially people with spinal cord injuries.) Her diet tip is to avoid soda and drink more water. Kristin states water helps with the digestion of food…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxC2cLAlSPc Kristin McNealus, a physical therapist gives the following advice for preparing meals as a person who has a disability: Packaged Freshly Cut Fruits and Vegetables Using packaged freshly cut fruits and vegetables can make meal prep a little faster,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XFDScOAiDM Kristin McNealus, a physical therapist, says “don’t let portion control sabatosh your weight loss!” Kristin discusses the appropriate portion sizes for people with spinal cord injuries based on a person’s level of injury, activity level, and gender. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iad3i7IwuL8&list=PLIR8xQ8tnXqipWwN3p7kriBRue0Kp5Fta&index=1 Physical Therapist, Kristin McNealus provides a weight loss formula to help wheelchair users live a healthier lifestyle. She suggests keeping progress notes in a journal 3500 calories = 1 pound. Therefore, Kristin points out that if an individual wants…