Posts by Anthony Rodriguez58

Look, you don't need to convince me... I already know people avoid doing business with Herbalife distributors. The reason is simple: they’re way too aggressive. They try to push everything they own on you, regardless of whether you actually want it.
If that's the kind of reputation they're aiming for with the public, then that's their business.
There have been plenty of blogs covering this exact issue.
And if you didn't catch it, I never actually said the product itself was bad.

Ashley Nguyen5 definitely needs to overhaul her diet if she’s been struggling with these issues for years.
To start, maybe "Probavin" could help; it’s quite effective and the price is actually reasonable.
Regarding "Herbalife," I personally think their products are solid and high quality, they’re just outrageously overpriced—which, I guess, is pretty typical for MLM products.
You can probably find similar stuff elsewhere for a much better deal.
I don't know... is the reason MLM prices are so inflated because only the people at the bottom of the pyramid are actually moving product, while everyone else above them just collects a cut?
The logic behind it honestly escapes me.
mistybear4, you have to realize that even if "Herbalife" makes good products, they have a terrible reputation because of how unprofessional and shady the company acts.
You can read more about that in this article: truth about Herbalife

Sandra King86 said:It’s all about the terminology. ☕

Give me a break.
Candida isn't an STD; it’s just a fungus that lives in our bodies. An overgrowth—or candidiasis, if you want to be technical—can be triggered by anything from antibiotics and diet to hormonal shifts, I guess.

amberfalcon13 said:Look, I’m not trying to stick up for Austin Chavez76, but things just work differently here in the States than they do back home.
Prenatal books don't look anything like what we had back home, and it's entirely possible they mention how certain STIs can increase the risk of miscarriage. Doctors here seem to prescribe antibiotics for absolutely everything. You won't find a GP suggesting you try chamomile rinses or eating yogurt to help your situation—not a chance. Personally, if I had a UTI, I’d much rather stick to cranberry tea than jump straight to antibiotics, but unlike my doctors back home, no GP here would even consider that an option. Just speaking from experience, I guess.

CANDIDA ISN'T AN STI, IT'S A FUNGAL INFECTION.

Austin Chavez76 said:Thanks, I guess... for basically repeating what was already said. My doctor put me on antibiotics for ten days, just because I'm pregnant. There’s creams, there are vaginal suppositories, and now they even have these three-day pill courses, but you obviously need a prescription first.

Alisa—looks like we're in the same boat. She stayed over at his old place before he sold it... everything started happening right there.😳 😉
So, which ghetto are we talking about? Like, which part of the city?

Oona mentioned that antibiotics cause Candida, not that they actually treat it...

Glad we're finally getting up to speed on this.👍

Sandra Hayes88 said:Well, thank God for that.
So you finally figured out that "healthy" food isn't actually healthy.

What's that supposed to mean?
To me, it's pretty obvious that living a 100% clean lifestyle is basically impossible if you live in a city. Maybe it would work if you were out in the middle of the Amazon, surrounded by untouched wilderness, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter what you eat or that you can just grab whatever junk is lying around.

Could you maybe elaborate on your actual stance?

nimbleskipper13 said:Don't twist my words!!!
I’m not questioning how old Chinese medicine is—I haven't said a single word about that. I was commenting on the sheer stupidity of claiming that medicine in Europe didn't exist during the Middle Ages and only started developing in the 13th century.

If you really want to be the expert on everything, maybe try actually looking at what's being discussed first. 😈

Fine, you're right. I messed up.
What I meant, I guess, was that there was a period where Western medicine just stagnated or was totally neglected—like from 400-800 A.D.—unlike what was happening in China. 👋

jadesailor14 said:Man, I just love using real-life examples. I think people used to grasp what was being said much sooner back in the day.

I have a question for Sandra Hayes88. Naturally, it comes with a life example.
My daughter is 18. She has a huge group of friends. One stands out from the rest, specifically because of her size. The girl used to be, how should I put this, a normal build—you know, exactly how a young person should be, neither thin nor overweight. Then puberty hit at 12 and she started eating "healthy." Just a little white meat, whole grains, properly prepared fruits and veggies, fish... no chocolate, no pizza, no pastries... The girl is healthy, stays active like any other teen, doesn't have hormonal issues, so it isn't that.
The question is: how did she manage to gain weight eating all that healthy stuff? Because she’s actually quite heavy, maybe 210 lbs at 5'5".
My answer would be, she's just eating more than she burns.
Basically, if you eat more than your body needs, you get heavier. Doesn't matter if those are "white" or "brown" foods.

Actually, it turns out this isn't really a question for Sandra Hayes88, but rather a confirmation of what rustymoose54 wrote. It's just been phrased in a very blunt, rural way.

jadesailor14, did I ever say that wasn't true?
My point is, while how much you eat matters, WHAT you eat matters too, because I don't think being thin is enough; you also need to be healthy.

By eating healthy food, I lost 45 pounds and fixed my health issues... so there's a life example, and it's my own, so I guess I know what I'm talking about firsthand.

Anyway, if you want a life example, here's the one that made me start thinking about all this.
My former boss, who I nannied for and lived with, would drink coffee every morning and wouldn't eat anything until 5 or 6 PM just to stay thin.
Then she'd have a few crackers and some cheese until dinner, when she'd finally have a regular meal with meat or fish, rice or potatoes, and a salad.
She didn't eat fruit regularly; she'd buy two oranges and three apples for a four-person household plus myself living there.
Their pantry was full of canned and processed foods; the kids wouldn't touch fruit for days. They just didn't want it.
At 42, she had osteoporosis—something you usually see in women in their 70s—and then she got breast cancer and went through chemo, surgery, and radiation, though the cancer eventually cleared up.

The craziest part is that it never once occurred to her, nor did any doctor tell her, to start eating better to strengthen her body for the fight against the disease—a disease that probably wouldn't have even shown up if she had eaten better in the first place.

Even now, she eats the same way: just coffee, a small snack, and dinner. 😱 😱

She hasn't changed her diet, but I did.
Living with them and eating their food, I was a wreck. I coughed non-stop for two months straight, but I was coughing so hard I ended up gaining 45 pounds.
I was constantly tired, weak, and irritable.

So, yeah. I know exactly what I'm talking about.

nimbleskipper13 said:So how am I an addict if all I eat is chia seeds, arugula salad with homemade olive oil, and asparagus frittata with truffles?
🙂

Really?
Are you actually addicted to that food—like, you have this impulsive need to consume specific amounts every single day?
And you're even having health issues because of it?
🤔

🙂
🙂
Documentation of The Effect of Sugar and White flour on The development of peoples and degenerative Diseases.

We consume more candy than eggs; we consume more sugar than vegetables, fruits, and eggs combined; we drink more soda than milk; and starting around 1971, we began consuming more processed foods than fresh ones. You don't need a degree in nutrition to realize we're in a freefall here; if we don't pivot drastically, we’re essentially guaranteeing our kids and grandkids face even higher rates of degenerative diseases than the current, frankly pathetic, levels.

I suppose the issue is that we haven't actually crunched the numbers on our diet. We tell ourselves a bit of sugar here, a soda there, a minor additive, or some "enriched" flour won't kill us. That isn't realistic. Refined foods, sugar, and additives are baked into nearly everything we touch, and we fail to weigh our actual milk intake against the sheer volume of soda we—and our children—are gulping down.

Our kids just mimic what we eat and how we act, so naturally, they end up with terrible habits. To make matters worse, they’re bombarded by $75,000,000 worth of TV commercials peddling gimmicks and sugar. Honestly, there are over thirty-seven different types of sugar-coated tooth-destroyers sitting on the cereal aisle right now, all pretending to be healthy. When you factor in what we *aren't* providing—whole grains, real meats, veggies, and the kind of wholesome drinks and desserts growing kids actually need, plus essential vitamins—it's no mystery why they get sick. They're inheriting systemic weaknesses passed down through generations of bad nutrition, only to pile on new issues themselves. And yet, we prattle on about raising kids in a good Christian home. It feels like we've only fulfilled two-thirds of our duty. We've ignored the final third—the abundance of God's provisions meant for the very bodies we are supposed to be stewarding.

Civilization reached the Marquesans, and they swapped their natural diet for polished rice, canned goods, and sweets. Degeneration followed, and a population of roughly 100,000 shriveled down to a sickly 2,500. According to Mr. Menard, this happened because of the cash earned from their copra crops and the status they attached to imported European goods. Eventually, copra prices tanked, poverty hit, and they were forced back to their original, simple, nutrient-dense diet. The outcome? A return to health, minimal cavities, and perfectly white teeth. The population actually grew instead of shrinking, and they became a healthy society once more. Meanwhile, on the coasts where people stayed stuck on the Western diet, the decline continued.

rustymoose54 said:Look, Zeno, this isn't even my theory. It just is.

Regarding the advice—go see a consultant, pay them, and get your answers. I’m just reacting to the blatant misinformation being tossed around here.

And it's flat-out wrong to claim that "people who eat sugarcane don't get diabetes."

By the way, orthorexia nervosa isn't exactly the healthiest thing in the world either.😉

Oh, so who here has "orthorexia nervosa," since you're bringing it up?
Starting to hand out diagnoses now, are we?
I wasn't aware you had a degree in psychology or something.
You aren't special; it's a pretty common phenomenon for educated people to think they're experts on everything.

It’s funny how you took my statement completely out of context. What I actually said was:
"Anyway, that theory of yours about eating healthy food in amounts exceeding what's necessary... it's highly unlikely you'll end up eating healthy food in excess when that kind of food actually makes you feel full, unlike Refined foods.
We already established that for the caloric value of one pastry (700-1000 calories), you could eat a normal meal of healthy food, if not two.
But after one pastry, you'll be hungry again in half an hour.
If you eat a real meal, you won't be hungry again in thirty minutes looking for lunch.
"
So, I didn't say you wouldn't gain weight if you ate massive quantities of whole, healthy foods. I just said it's unlikely you'd feel the need to do that, because you'll be perfectly satisfied with moderate amounts of whole, healthy food and won't be hungry.
Plus, Refined foods, processed foods, and junk foods create addiction, whereas whole, healthy food doesn't.
I still don't quite get your point.

The poll is flawed. It misses the actual answer, which is that acupuncture is part of an UNBROKEN, millennial tradition of Chinese medicine spanning over 5,000 years.
So, yeah, there’s a system that predates modern Western medicine—which really only started gaining traction in the 13th century because, I guess, it was pretty much banned during the Middle Ages.

Chinese medicine

Out of all the treatment methods used globally, acupuncture probably faced the most ridicule from mainstream medical circles. The whole idea of a "vital force" flowing through "meridians" being manipulated by tiny needles? Seemed totally nonsensical to them. But when prominent American doctors—the ones Mao Zedong personally invited to witness acupuncture firsthand—returned home to the US, they had to awkwardly admit they were actually impressed: it worked. Today, it isn't just in America; universities, research institutes, and hospitals all over the world study and practice acupuncture and other Chinese therapies. You can even find it used in several hospitals across the United States.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized how effective acupuncture is for numerous conditions, such as:

spondylosis,
spondylitis,
shoulder periarthritis,
sports injuries
dislocations,
sciatica,
herniated discs,
joint contractures and ankylosis,
headaches,
hiccups,
rheumatoid arthritis,
tenosynovitis
neuralgia,
neuroses,
psychoses,
traumatic paraplegia
peripheral nerve injuries,
apoplexy,
hypertension and hypotension,
coronary heart disease,
bronchitis,
asthma,
digestive issues,
ulcers,
chronic nephritis,
infertility,
irregular menstruation,
gout,
hiatal hernia,
dysmenorrhea and related issues,
fetal malposition
mastitis,
uterine prolapse,
rhinitis,
tinnitus,
various skin diseases,
cosmetic treatments,
anti-aging,
hypogalactia,
stress,
chronic fatigue,
multiple sclerosis,
kidney and gallstones,
diabetes and hypoglycemia,
hemorrhoids,

In children:

nocturnal enuresis,
malnutrition,
hyperactivity,
convulsions,
diaper rash,
diarrhea,
cerebral palsy,
and others...

It’s well known that acupuncture is also extremely effective for complications following surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.

"Acupuncture can be applied as a standalone therapy, in combination with other treatments, or as a supportive therapy. Its range of indications is massive, and results are seen in 70-80% of cases."

(Traditional medicine and health care coverage, WHO, Geneva 1983).

crimsonorca12 said:Maybe try doing a little research on when diabetes was first identified.😁

The earliest mentions of diabetes go all the way back to the ancient Egyptians.

Not to mention the old Romans used to diagnose it just by noticing bees swarming around patients with sweet urine.

I guess that's because whole grain bread didn't exist back then.😁

"Archaeological sites suggest that even the ancient Egyptians were baking bread; findings from pharaohs' tombs, currently held in museums, are believed to date back to roughly 2000 years before Christ. From Egypt, bread consumption spread to Greece and eventually to Rome, where white bread first appeared as a luxury for the wealthy. The Romans spread their methods of bread making throughout Europe. Bread has always been considered an essential staple that sustained generations of laborers, sailors, loggers, travelers, and soldiers."

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Sandra Hayes88 says:
What’s wrong with that?
The idea that sugar extracted from sugarcane becomes harmful, while whole sugarcane itself isn't?
EXACTLY.

I said there are zero CASES of diabetes among people who eat raw sugarcane.
But among those eating Refined foods, there are.
It's a different matter entirely—what you can or can't eat once you already have diabetes.
I’m talking about the CAUSE, whereas you're talking about the CONSEQUENCES.
Refined foods cause diabetes, and the consequence is that you can't even eat fruit anymore.
Fruit doesn't CAUSE diabetes.
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rustymoose54 says:
you're wrong, Sandra

diabetes (so-called "adult-onset," type 2) is a consequence of insulin resistance.
Genetic predisposition is passed down, and one factor influencing the disease is obesity.

You can become obese by eating perfectly healthy and "unrefined" food, just in quantities exceeding your needs.

Refined, processed food high in sugar promotes weight gain and certainly contributes to the onset of diabetes.

However, someone predisposed to diabetes will get it regardless of how they gained weight.

Besides, some people who aren't even overweight suffer from type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, not all overweight people get diabetes.

I still don't see how your statement refutes mine.
What part of my statement is incorrect?
"Refined, processed food high in sugar promotes weight gain and certainly contributes to the onset of diabetes."
That’s exactly what I said.

Someone predisposed to diabetes doesn't necessarily have to develop it if they watch their diet, exercise regularly, etc.
That's what I've been talking about this whole time: PREVENTION.

Anyway, this theory of yours about eating healthy food in excessive amounts... it's highly unlikely you'll eat enough healthy food to exceed your needs when that kind of food actually makes you feel full, unlike refined foods.
We already established that for the caloric value of one pastry (700-1000 calories), you could eat a normal meal of healthy food, maybe even two.
But after one pastry, you'll be hungry again in half an hour.
If you eat a real meal, you won't be hungry again in thirty minutes looking for more lunch.
It seems to me the point of your posts is just to throw around big words and pretend you have knowledge, without offering any actual concrete advice.

🙄

nimbleskipper13 said:Wrong.
"Refinement" refers to the processing of other ingredients, not just the sugar molecule itself—specifically the disaccharide that splits into two glucose molecules once inside you.

People with diabetes absolutely have to watch their intake of so-called "natural sugars," like the fructose found in fruit.
A diabetic shouldn't even touch a whole Granny Smith apple unless their diet plan specifically allows it... This primarily applies to Type II or adult-onset diabetes, which is managed through diet and oral medications.

What part is wrong?
The idea that extracting sugar from sugarcane makes it harmful, while the whole sugarcane plant itself isn't an issue?
CORRECT.

I said there are zero CASES of diabetes among people who eat sugarcane.
But there are plenty among those eating refined sugar.
That’s a different matter entirely—what you can or can't eat once you already have diabetes.
I'm talking about the CAUSE, while you're focusing on the CONSEQUENCES.
Refined sugar causes diabetes, and the consequence is that you can't even eat fruit anymore.
Fruit doesn't CAUSE diabetes.

madwoman said:No, the point was that you absolutely have to eat a specific food at least three times a week because it’s the only thing providing those essential nutrients without which

I can barely even read, despite my chaotic, unhealthy lifestyle. I'm just thrilled to have been given a glimpse into my future—completely free of charge, too. Maybe you should try working as a fortune teller; you might actually make some money off that "special gift" of yours.

I find myself wondering again, though. If all that stuff is so vital and only found in animal products, how is it that vegetarians and vegans on average live longer and stay healthier? Honestly, how many weird phenomena are we seeing on this thread

Look, there’s nothing to argue about here. You’re just dropping in out of nowhere.
Nobody said you had to be a vegetarian or vegan; they were just saying you need to pay more attention to getting enough protein and such...
Who are you even fighting with? 😕

rustymoose54 said:Sandra Hayes88, "refined" basically means "processed."

"Complex" refers to the chemical structure when talking about carbs—we're dealing with polymers here.

The main ingredient in white bread is STARCH. And starch is a complex carb.

Sorry, but you can't really compare two terms that aren't even connected.

The primary component of black "unrefined" bread is also starch. It's just that you happen to get a bunch of bran along for the ride (which provides the "unrefined" quality), and that slows down the absorption and breakdown of that same starch (into Glucose), which leads to a smaller blood sugar spike.

Plus, you could probably eat more black bread than white bread while keeping the calories the same, simply because there's more fiber. That's why the dark stuff gets called "unrefined."

There is no such thing as refined vs. unrefined starch—it's a single molecule. 😉 But if there's fiber, bran, or other bulk material present in the food, then we talk about it being unrefined.

Fine, I guess that's all okay, but my point was that eating white bread and pastries instead of whole grains, fruits, and veggies is basically like eating pate instead of fresh meat or fish.
I mean, you could argue that pate contains protein and fat just like meat does, but what about the quality?
I've also read that nowadays, for a huge number of people, refined or processed carbohydrates—you know, white bread, pasta, pastries, breakfast cereals, cookies, donuts, croissants, etc.—make up about 90% of their daily intake.

That's where the diabetes, hormonal imbalances, acne, cavities, obesity, and all that comes from.

I also read about refined sugar, or "processed" sugar, as you put it.

Refined sugar is extracted from sugarcane, and while it's still in the cane, it isn't harmful; people who eat sugarcane don't deal with cavities or diabetes.
Once it's pulled out of the cane and processed, it becomes a pure chemical with an infinite shelf life, yet the people consuming refined sugar are the ones struggling with cavities and diabetes.

For instance, white rice has an indefinite shelf life, whereas brown rice actually expires.

White bread rises better and makes for better pastries and rolls, and they taste better too, but they aren't any healthier. Or whatever.

Starch

Then there's the whole refined and complex starch thing...

rustymoose54 said:"complexity" and "refinement" aren't even comparable categories here.

By that flawed logic, I guess white bread would just be made of "simple" carbs.

But that isn't true. It actually contains STARCH, which is a complex carbohydrate.

"Reducing refined carbohydrate intake. This primarily means cutting back on cookies, pastries, other sweets, white sugar, white bread, and flour-based baked goods."

Refined Carbohydrates