Mining into the Renal System

The renal system works as a gold mine in our body; it filters out the needed substances and disposes the waste. It is vital for the fabrication of many hormones, regulating fluids, and removing waste. Mining allows for the collection of minerals and the removal of waste. Both mining and the renal system contain operations that are comparable. (My essay makes the words in parentheses make more sense, they don’t relate directly to the kidneys. I also have other photos but I couldn’t upload them)

A Narcan Story

According to information from the National Institutes on Drug Abuse and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, opioid overdose deaths significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (Mann). Over 90,000 Americans died of opioid-related overdose in a 12-month period ending in September of 2020 (Mann). While these deaths are tragic enough, …

How does food poisoning effect the digestive and lymphatic system?

How does food poisoning affect the digestive and immune system?    Bacteria is often the most common cause of food poisoning. One of the most common forms of food poisoning is salmonella because it can survive the harsh environment of the stomach and affects the body in many different ways, …

The Pineal Gland and Circadian Rhythm

STEAM picture   THE PINEAL GLAND AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHM   There are two types of glands within the endocrine system: exocrine glands and endocrine glands.  Exocrine glands are chiefly responsible for the secretion of nonhormonal substances such as sweat and saliva.  Secretion ducts are responsible for the release of the …

The Effects of Low FODMAPs on Individuals with Intestinal Dysbiosis

FODMAPs are an acronym for a group of foods that are broken down into short chain carbohydrates that ferment and feed the bacteria in the large intestine. In sensitive individuals, FODMAP foods cause gas, bloating, and some other pretty unpleasant digestive disturbances. If you are going into healthcare, you will …