The majority of our immune system — almost 70 percent — is in our digestive tract. Every morsel…
Jessica Massengale
I have been blessed with twenty-nine years of life on this Earth, ten of those which have been compromised by a rare autoimmune disease called scleroderma. It has always been a mission in my heart to bridge this gap between the healthy and sick. I'm going to teach the world life lessons that can apply to anyone while also raising awareness about scleroderma. It's a win-win!
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Articles by Jessica Massengale
“You practicing to become a ballerina?” my mom asks me as she lathers up soap on a sponge…
What We Can Learn from Our Pain
It’s unchallenging for most people to look back on life and instantly recall a singular, traumatic moment when…
A veteran soldier wounded in action. A firefighter crawling through a cascade of flames to save a baby.
Stress to a sick person is like adding gasoline to a burning flame to put it out —…
How to Treat Painful Ulcers
The human body is lined with more than 100,000 miles of veins, capillaries, and blood vessels. These intricate…
The holidays are the most joyful time of the year for many. Surrounded by loved ones, it’s a…
Asking someone for a favor can be an intimidating moment. As humans, we enjoy the satisfaction of being…
For many years now society has had an influence on setting standards women are expected to abide by.
There is a magical period of peace every day in everyone’s life, a brief time when we can…