Life, One Cup at a Time – a Column by Alyssa Silva

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

What Working at BioNews Has Taught Me

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

This is going to be a tough truth to admit, mostly because I’m still a little embarrassed by it all these years later. But, here we go. When I ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 8, 2020

Teaching Children About My Disability

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

It’s no question that children are curious little people, and as someone in a wheelchair, I have often witnessed their curiosity. If I were to guess, I’d assume disabilities ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020

I Hope Telemedicine Is Here to Stay

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

As I’m sure most of us can attest, the world is a messy place right now. It is impossible to ignore. While I have never experienced anything as unprecedented ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020

Recent Health Issues Leave Me Guessing

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

For the past few months, I have been experiencing some debilitating health issues. I’ve spoken with my doctors. I’ve tried different medications. And while as a team, we have ... Read more

May 29, 2020May 27, 2020

My Own Kind of Digital Detox

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

Digital detoxes are all the rage these days, and for a good reason. If you didn’t already know, a digital detox is time spent disconnecting from all devices with ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 13, 2020

Why I’m Hesitant to Take New Medications

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

There’s a brand new medication currently waiting for me on my kitchen counter. I see it every single day. I debate taking it. I chicken out. I’ve developed some ... Read more

April 24, 2020April 22, 2020

Finding Unexpected Solace Amid Social Isolation

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

The other day, I read one of my old columns and thought to myself, “Honey, if you only knew what was to come.” My January column, “Please Stop Glorifying ... Read more

April 10, 2020April 8, 2020

I Need to Approach Stress with a Different Mindset

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

My body has never handled stress well. Come to think of it, does anyone respond well to stress? Typically, my body reacts to stress in the form of gastrointestinal ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 25, 2020

Letting Love Light My Way Through the Unknown

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

I was scrolling through Instagram recently and found myself growing increasingly bitter about what I saw. People were congregated on beaches, packed like sardines in bars, and carrying on ... Read more

March 13, 2020March 11, 2020

Chronic Ear Infections Put a Damper on Life

Columns, Life, One Cup at a Time - a Column by Alyssa Silva

Another day, another opportunity to go through a box of tissues to wipe the drainage coming out of my ears. Is that how the saying goes? That may have ... Read more