Graham wears the watch to help monitor her heart rate; if it dips too low, she is prone to fainting spells. Graham, 23, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder that weakens the skin, joints and blood vessels. “Collagen is like the glue that holds everything in your body together – every cell, every tissue, every organ. Graham takes 31 pills a day – prescription as well as supplements – and an injection for a blood-clotting disorder. And it’s not just a platform for her, it’s her way of living day to day and it’s very personal.

Source: National Post April 18, 2017 20:48 UTC