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Don’t we all love the smell of the fresh blooming flowers in the springtime? Well, if flowers are not your cup of tea, there are several scents that can help improve our health in many ways. Did you know that processing smell is closely related to the hippocampus, where memories are stored? Memories are always connected with emotions. So, when we experience a scent stored in our memory, our brains associate it with a memory. This is one reason why scents can help improve your mood. Here are a few that you could try.
April 24th is sense of smell day! These are just a few scents that can be useful in our day-to-day life. There are many scents out there that have great benefits as well. Many times, the scents we like are outside or in our kitchen. Try smelling different scents until you find a few that you enjoy and then research their many beneficial qualities
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One thing we believe people can agree to enjoy universally are sports! Sport is a universal language. At its best it can bring people together, no matter what their origin, background, religious beliefs or economic status. So yes, people with disabilities are participating in both recreational as well as high-performance sports to leave lasting legacy in history! Some of the best athletes in the world—such as Chelsea McClammer and Kyle Maynard—have a disability. Some of these great athletes were born with a birth defect that affects their mobility and others may have sustained a life changing injury following a serious accident. Regardless of their situation, these individuals overcame their physical limitations and turned themselves into some of the best athletes in the world. Here are some phenomenal athletes with a disability: Chelsea McClammer When Chelsea McClammer was just six years old, she was in a car accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She adjusted to her new reality and began putting efforts in competing in sports. She soon became the youngest member of the United States Paralympic team in the 2008 Beijing games. In Beijing she competed in the women’s 800-meter, where she placed eighth in the world. Later, McClammer continued to have success medaling six times at the Parapan American Games, competing in the IPC Athletics World Championship team, and being nominated for an EPSY as the Best Female Athlete with a Disability. Kyle Maynard Kyle Maynard was born without arms and legs, but that didn’t stop him from becoming an MMA fighter competing against able-bodied athletes. Maynard made the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, was designated GNC’s World’s Strongest Teen, and has been named U.S. Jaycees Top 10 Outstanding Young Americans. He has also been named the Best Male Athlete with a Disability twice at the EPSYs. Oz Sanchez
Oz Sanchez, who use to serve in the Marine Corps., suffered a spinal cord injury after a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed. Seven years after his accident, he became a Paralympic para-cycling athlete. He competed for the U.S. in the 2008 Games in Beijing, earning a gold and bronze medal at the games. He also earned a gold medal at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships. He later returned to the Paralympic Games in London, where he earned another gold medal and bronze medal. Sports are an amazing way to step forward to destroying the stigma and discrimination associated with disability. It can do this by altering society attitudes and beliefs about people with disabilities by highlighting their skills and reducing the tendency to see the disability instead of the individual. Sports also allows for able-bodied persons to interact with persons with a disability, which in turn can reshape assumptions about what people with disabilities can and cannot do. Sports are also beneficial in helping persons with a disability keep physically active, increase self-confidence, improve social skills, create a greater sense of independence and much more. We encourage all people to think about participating in sports, even if it is not in a major way like the athletes we mentioned above. You can participate in recreational sports, play with family or friends, or just do it alone as a hobby! Of course, we recommend you first discuss with your physician to make sure which sports are right for you and your health. References Disability and sports enable. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2021, from https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/issues/disability-and-sports.html Marie, J. (2017, October 03). 12 incredible athletes with disabilities. Retrieved March 10, 2021, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1743213-12-incredible-athletes-with-disabilities As we wrap up Valentine’s Month in the US, many of us have been thinking about love and romance these past few weeks. There are many false assumptions and negative stereotypes about members of the disabled community. Some mistakenly assume that people with disabilities cannot find love and romance. Since February is a month of love, we want to discuss common disability dating myths. Myth 1: Normal dates are not possible for people with disabilities People with disabilities enjoy going on dates just as any other person does. Individuals with disabilities may have some restrictions that would change a few things around here and there, but those accommodations don’t have to ruin the date. For example, a person with a wheelchair may need to park closer to the restaurant for a date. Accommodations are sometimes needed but the date itself can be just like any other date. Myth 2: People with a disability can only date other people with a disability It is true that sometimes people prefer to date people who share common experiences with them, such as having a disability. But, this is not always the case for everyone who lives with a disability. A healthy relationship is usually based on having mutual interests. For example, a mutual interest in birdwatching might bring two people together regardless of whether one or both of them live with a disability. People fall in love with each other based on many reasons that can include personality, culture, and common interests. Myth 3: The date will be very awkward, and I will do or say something offensive Many able-bodied people still think of people with disabilities as essentially different or unrelatable. The fact is that dating can be awkward or intimidating for anyone regardless of ability or disability. Try having a conversation about an obvious difference earlier on in the date, and this can make both parties feel more comfortable with one another. The conversation can then move past disability, and each can get to know the other on a deeper level. Myth 4: Disability equals burden Disability is not the same thing as burden. Sometimes there is a perception that people with disabilities can be a burden to able-bodied people because there may be unreasonable responsibilities. This is usually simply not true. Many people with a disability can provide for their own needs, allowing relationships to flourish without burden. Relationships are partnerships. Partners often give and take emotional and physical experiences with each other in a myriad of intangible and tangible ways. Regardless of whether someone has a disability, everyone needs to give and take in a healthy relationship. Myth 5: Dating someone with a disability will be boring People with disabilities often enjoy many activities and entertaining events such as concerts, traveling, watching movies, and so on. People with disabilities like to participate in many things that able-bodied people like to do. Communication and engaging in a variety of activities helps people to experience their lives together from each other’s perspective and learn about each other. Dating to find love and romance can be awkward and difficult for anyone. Excluding a group of people based on their ability or disability from your dating pool can reduce your chances to different dating experiences. You may also miss out on your soulmate! It can be fun and offer creativity, communication, and strategies that both can experience! Reference: Sheypuk, D. (2014, August 27). Damaging myths about dating someone with a physical disability. Retrieved February 12, 2021 from https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1048707/top-five-myths-about-dating-someone-with-a-physical-disability/ |
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