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    Origin What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which our autoantibodies target self-proteins, known as ANAs. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is understood to be caused by our genetics and the environmental triggers from our everyday lives. There are four different types to this incurable but manageable disease, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-induced Lupus Erythematosus, Neonatal Lupus, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I will cover all of them, the main focus is on Systemic Lupus

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    evidence-based national standards.” Companies shouldn't be allowed to exaggerate health claims for example, on a Kellogg’s cereal box there was a claim that the cereal boosted your immune system. This claim was based on the small percentage of antioxidants found in the cereal. In reality, that claim was a lie and instead of helping the immune system it just provides you with sugar. Additionally, we should start encouraging consumers to carefully look at the labels and really take the time to understand what they

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    movies, television and internet, which account for most of our news and entertainment source. In Michael Parenti's book, Make Believe Media, the Politics of Entertainment, Parenti attests that this mass media clouds our society's perception of reality by propagating prefabricated images that create and validate a superficial ideological world. Unfortunately, people are denied the opportunity to obtain and interpret information, which impacts our society, by media conglomerates that wish to keep

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    From a standpoint, the probable statement is agreeable; but it does not take account of the actual reality. Since a child is still in the stages of early development, it is true that their growth is fragile and any risks taken could endanger their life. Vaccinations are strongly encouraged, specifically the MMR vaccine; but the main concern is if it will

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    In his book Just and Unjust Wars, Michael Walzer discusses the intricacies of noncombatant immunity. Walzer defines noncombatants as those who are immune from direct attack by an enemy. He derives this immunity from an individual’s natural rights to life and liberty. Walzer explains that an individual who threatens these natural rights of others loses his immunity, rendering this individual a combatant, and he can therefore be subject to direct attack by an enemy. Walzer further elaborates on this

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    internet. In reality, vaccines are much more beneficial than harmful to our bodies. Vaccines are an essential part of maintaining a healthy, happy life, and getting vaccinated is a necessity. Vaccines work to prevent diseases that would otherwise cause serious harm if not consumed. Vaccines work like training for the immune system. They get the body ready to fight disease without inflicting the symptoms of the disease. When pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, enter the body, immune cells called

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    cause them to become immune to the consequence of violence, terror or horror, cause them to be unable to handle their problems in a healthy form and cause them to copy, imitate, the violent behavior they see on the television. Therefore, there needs to be a removal of violence from cartoons such as the ones on Boomerang, as it is negatively affecting children. One cause from the effect of violence from “screen time” or TV is: it can cause children or teenagers to become immune to the consequence of

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    things while being in pain or with a visible rash across your face. You call out more often, have a hard time focusing on simple tasks such as cleaning, and socialize less often. This has become your new normal. Unfortunately, this is the crushing reality for those who suffer from the chronic symptoms associated with lupus. In the information to follow, it will discuss what lupus is and what it’s symptoms are, how to diagnose and treat lupus, and what can be done to live as normal a life as possible

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    Cinder by Marissa Meyer Cinder by Marissa Meyer is a book about Cinder, a Lunar cyborg girl who faces discrimination from her society, and Kai, the prince of the Eastern Commonwealth. Cinder’s dominant traits are hopefulness as she is optimistic when Peony suffers from letumosis and caring as she shows affection towards Peony. Kai’s dominant trait is responsibility because he accepts the responsibility of the ruler of the Eastern Commonwealth when he is facing hardships including his father’s downfall

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    monster, and why ? Well the answer may go back to the beginning, where the world started to change its beauty into ugliness. Then they seek hope. Hope that this will change and make their world beautiful again, maybe just for a little while. The reality is that children, as early as 11 can be exposed to drugs. Junior High School can be the scariest place to be for some children. The world does not realize

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