“I can’t help but see the predatory aspect of it, however gauzily wrapped in the vocabulary and signifiers of femininity, strength, solidarity, battling cancer[.]” Wendy A. Woloson recounts her experience of wig-shopping before her first round of chemotherapy. After buying a wig, she was offered many products that claimed to preserve some of her hair or coax it into growing back after chemo. She experienced a disgusting reality first-hand: companies exploit sick people by preying on their desire for compassion and dignity in their most fragile moments. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
