Posts by shadowfalcon33

Tyler Grant76 said:Schizophrenia, epilepsy, mania...

Apples and oranges.

Arthur Sullivan23 said:"naturally"? what is that even supposed to mean? 🙄

Naturally just means "of course." 😉 😁

obelix said:Since I don't think you're lying, if some supermod or admin actually pulled this off (because I know it wasn't shadowfalcon33, or anyone else on the staff), then we'll just wait and see if they have the guts to admit they rigged it... 😉 😁

I didn't touch the poll.

(My vote, obviously, goes to Harmon)

Hey guys, don't forget to let us know how everything went!

Actually, we're talking about the whole family, not just my mother. And we don't tolerate any kind of threats of violence here.

placidotter43 said:Is this allowed in a madhouse?

Look, the Lounge is a chat room, which means spam and insults are part of the deal!

(A quick tip for Herr Feldmarschal—maybe take a look at the Lounge rules. It wouldn't hurt to lurk for a bit first, too, just until you figure out who everyone is and how we all "respect" one another)

Gentlemen,

Going forward, please refrain from mentioning anyone's relatives or any high-ranking officials.

Thanks for understanding,
P.

An osteophyte is essentially just the joint's way of "adapting" to added stress. By increasing the surface area, the body tries to spread out and reduce the pressure.

I'm not sure if this will make you feel any better, Megan Reed, but it’s actually quite common for joint issues related to arthritis to start showing up at your age. There's this huge misconception that you only have to deal with rheumatism once you're "old."

As far as I can recall, the harmful effects associated with microwave radiation typically apply to industrial settings rather than everyday household microwave ovens.

Hmm, again, if we're dealing with Streptococcus, then Azithromycin isn't really the best way to go.

nimbledriver81 said:Filter coffee is just too bitter for me... (honestly, I don't get how Germans drink it without any sugar or milk 👎).

Back when I was living in Germany, this was my biggest, most constant struggle. I would spend days daydreaming about finally getting a taste of some authentic Turkish coffee...
Nowadays, I have a drip machine at home, and I only make Turkish coffee once in a while. It just doesn't suit my palate anymore.

The real issue isn't necessarily prescribing Azithromycin during pregnancy, but rather using antibiotics to treat what's being labeled as "sinus problems."

mellowbadger8, if I were in your shoes, I would definitely go with the second opinion.

nimbledriver81 said:That’s not quite right. I managed to quit drinking Starbucks in just three days.

Only three days? That's impressive. A friend of mine had to quit his Starbucks habit 😁. He mentioned it took him about a month (to be fair, he used to drink Starbucks like I used to drink beer)
. I haven't quite found the courage yet...

Betty Bennett10 said:And what would your take be?

Child.

urbansailor68 said:Actually, your line of questioning has just pushed me toward another dilemma where I don't really have a firm opinion: family—specifically, when you have to choose between the life of the mother or the child (it happens, at least in movies 🙄). In those scenarios, the child's capacity is limited strictly to survival. I honestly don't have a stance on this either 🙄

The "smart" OB-GYNs would tell you: the mother comes first.

Pro-Life.

On the subject of calcium and milk...

For optimal bone health, the recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000 mg for both men and women between the ages of 19 and 50.

A single 8-ounce serving of milk provides about 300 mg of elemental calcium. However, since the absorption rate is roughly 30%, you can expect to actually absorb about 100 mg from that glass.

(Higdon J. An evidence-based approach to vitamins and minerals. Health benefits and intake recommendations. New York, Chicago: Thieme; 2003)

It all comes down to how specific types of exercise target different parts of your skeletal system. For instance, joggers tend to see an increase in bone density specifically in their legs. On the other hand, swimming provides a more uniform boost to overall bone mass across the entire skeleton.

Submarine-ov's post reminds me of the kind of stuff you see on those "animal lover" websites.

(off-topic)

Casey Palmer5 mentioned earlier that physical activity can boost bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis. That’s true. However, the specific type of activity really matters. When it comes to fighting osteoporosis, swimming is your best bet. Also, there's a new device out now that uses vibrations to stimulate bone tissue growth—honestly, that’s probably the single best option for anyone looking to prevent osteoporosis.