Posts by Bryan Murphy84

goldensurfer3 said:we've decided to definitely keep the baby because our OB-GYN mentioned this could be my first and last pregnancy... he won't guarantee anything else...
but now there's a whole different issue
HOW DO I TELL MY PARENTS?
GIVE ME SOME SUGGESTIONS...
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That was my absolute nightmare. I had a few finals left to finish, plus I had just broken up with the guy I have the kid with. Usually, parents just catch you by surprise in those situations. I went home for a weekend and just told them, "I'm pregnant; I know you'll think I'm crazy, but I want this baby." They were supportive through everything, even though our relationship has always been a disaster (and still is). That phase of my life, they were there, looking out for me and helping until I got a job. Mind you, I had the option to sign up immediately as a domestic worker back then, so I paid into my own benefits for three months and then took maternity leave, which meant I was receiving $533 from then until the kid's first birthday, so I wasn't totally broke. Maybe there's still some loophole in the law if they haven't patched it up yet. And honey, listen, he needs to find a job ASAP 🙂

sretno, and believe me, it's an incredible feeling. It's something you'll always be glad you did, even if you hit a rough patch with money or whatever 🙂 Everything else fades away, things always work themselves out somehow, and the baby (or babies, in your case) will fill your life with more love than you can even imagine right now 🙂

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granitegull3 said:These claims align perfectly with what I’m always saying: mainstream medicine treats "supplements" mostly as vitamins cooked up in big pharmaceutical labs. We're talking about synthetic versions that a real plant wouldn't even recognize. It goes back to my point that a natural vitamin and a lab-made one just don't hit the cells the same way. 😉 🙂

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A supplement is also that vitamin you claim was extracted from a plant and tossed into whatever you're taking... 😁

I told you I wasn't going to keep popping into your threads once I realized we already know each other, but man, you are exhausting. No hard feelings though... 😉

Melissa Cruz2 said:So... does nutrition counseling count as a "regular" medical service? Like, how am I supposed to find one?

My cholesterol is way too high, and my doctor put me on this strict diet, but honestly, I’m already avoiding all the usual culprits. That's why I want to see a pro—someone who can explain why my levels are still through the roof despite my best efforts to dodge fats.

As far as I know, nutrition isn't classified as a standard medical service, unfortunately. I’d love to give you some pointers myself, but I haven't touched anything related to my degree since graduation, so most of it is a blur at this point.😢
What I am certain of is that if you stick strictly to the dietary plan your doctor laid out, you won't have to worry about exogenous cholesterol; it'll be an endogenous issue instead. You should probably just follow whatever advice Sarah Gomez52 gave you.
I'll send you a link via DM, so maybe you can reach out to a specialist there and just ask for a recommendation on where to go or if there are any clinics nearby...

Good luck...👋

Donna King said:I was selling them a few years back, but honestly, I’m almost embarrassed to admit I never actually tried one myself.
My mom, though, swears by them for her rheumatoid arthritis.
I don't know.
I can't help but worry there's a heavy dose of the placebo effect involved here.

Maybe for adults, 😉 but when you're treating a six-month-old baby, the placebo effect doesn't really cut it...

But hey, like I said, I'd probably pass... just my two cents...

steelsailor17 said:Based on that last post, it sounds like water is coming out of the lamp instead of light.

Yeah, right. 🙄

Charles Hayes, there’s already been a thread on this. To put it simply, every Zepter distributor will tell you the same thing: the bioptron emits polarized light that acts on cells by balancing the polar heads and non-polar tails of the phospholipids in the cell membrane bilayer. Essentially, the lamp's supposed effect is helping the cell maintain equilibrium during nutrient exchange—or waste removal—by allowing substances to pass through the membrane without friction. When that transport works smoothly and nutrient intake is normal, the cell gets enough energy to function properly.
They’ll usually cut to the chase and just tell you that the bioptron gives cells the energy they need for growth, development, and self-healing. 😉

Now, look... I picked up a bioptron when my toddler was about 6 months old for one specific reason: mouth sores. He had been given some kind of penicillin-based antibiotic that caused them to flare up, and because of how young he was, the standard mouthwashes they suggested at the hospital weren't doing a thing. 🙄 After three days of using the lamp, he started nursing normally again, which was a huge relief. 🙂 Later on, I used it on his sinus area whenever he caught a cold, and I can say we usually cleared things up within three days max.

What eventually turned me off from using it, though, was a massive mistake my mother made. They tell you during the presentations that people with tumors shouldn't use the lamp, yet she decided to treat a lump in her breast with it. In a very short amount of time, it grew from the size of a pea to the size of a large egg.
That's when it hit me... what happens if you treat yourself and have NO IDEA there are tumor cells in your body? It's terrifying. The lamp doesn't distinguish between tumor cells and healthy host cells. It treats them all the same, which is actually perfect for tumor cells looking for rapid, abnormal growth. So now, my bioptron just sits in a case gathering dust, because I'm far too much of a worrier to let anyone else use it for that exact reason...

Sarah Cruz2 said:If anyone wants to share their experience (and thank you so much to everyone who reached out!!), I’d be incredibly grateful to know what kept you going through your illness—what was the actual motivation behind your fight?

I honestly think my mom stayed with us for her grandkids. She has two daughters who are pretty useless, so if she hadn't pulled through, those kids would have ended up hungry and uneducated...
It might sound a bit cynical now, but I'm glad she found some kind of purpose in it at the time. 🙂
Aside from that, she joined a support group for cancer survivors as soon as she got home from the hospital. I think those weekly meetings are where she finds the most peace. The reality is, no matter how hard they try, people who haven't been through it just can't fully get it. But those who have lived it... they understand...

You don't actually need a referral to visit the MD Anderson Cancer Center; a standard insurance authorization is enough. At least, that’s how it worked for my mother once her diagnosis came in. She had surgery, stayed there for a bit, and went straight into chemo. After the first round, she headed right home, and for every subsequent session, she’d just show up, get the treatment, and head back... though, keep in mind we're talking about breast cancer, so I can't speak to how things work for colon cancer 😢

As for what she was using in massive quantities, it was beet juice and Taheebo tea—if that's how you spell it—which I believe is brewed in distilled water. She also took Megamin.

To deal with the nausea during chemo, she used Zofran tablets. It helped a little, but honestly, not nearly enough. She couldn't eat anything, and we weren't even allowed to cook anything in her apartment because even the slightest scent would make her feel sick. 😢

As for any alternative remedies that might actually help, I unfortunately don't have any ideas.

Sending a lot of love to everyone out there 🙂

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:I haven't touched any sweets, and I rarely eat meat anyway.
Otherwise, I’ve been eating pretty much everything my mom makes, just without the pasta or bread... so I haven't really cut back on volume.
Honestly, I didn't feel great—my body probably isn't used to going without carbs.😕
Like I said before—I don't think anyone is going to end up in the ER because they skipped bread, but let's be real, bread itself isn't inherently toxic.

I wasn't attacking you; I was just curious. I have patients around here who would jump at the chance to go on a diet like that.🙂)

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:Yeah, I was on this insane diet where I cut out everything except bread and pasta—you know, stuff like spaghetti or those savory handheld pies you see all over the Midwest everywhere.😁
Basically, nothing else was off the table.

So, let me get this straight. You were eating meat, fish, fruit, veggies, potatoes, AND sweets while on this diet? Or were you just barely eating anything at all and dropping way below the recommended daily intake? Just curious...

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:Back when I was sixteen, I tried this absolutely insane diet where I cut out bread entirely for a month (and you can imagine how that went...)😁 .
I was constantly feeling lightheaded, seeing spots, my skin on my fingertips was cracking, and I couldn't stop my eyes from twitching.
I don't know if it was just a coincidence, but since I started eating homemade bread regularly again (a mix of whole wheat and white flour), those issues have vanished.😉
That said, I don't think you're actually going to end up in the hospital because of it.

So, you were on a "crazy" diet and now you're convinced bread was the missing link? 😉

Personally, I can go days without touching bread. It's not that I think it's toxic—though who knows, maybe someone here will convince me otherwise😁—it’s just that I don't eat it alongside potatoes, pasta, rice, or things like that.🙂

And no, the idea that skipping bread will land you in the ER is just plain false.🙄

I remember reading about a specific way of eating on a thread once that I actually consider the gold standard. I wouldn't even call it a "diet"; it's more of a nutritional principle. It’s the ADA approach, originally designed for diabetics, where foods are categorized into groups: proteins and substitutes, grains and substitutes...

Anything you don't want to eat for whatever reason can simply be replaced by something else within that same food group. This is why all the bickering about nutrition gets under my skin. Most people just pick an idea, stick it in their heads, and start arguing without any actual substance behind it...🙄

Casey Palmer5 said:Low-power lasers shouldn't be used when dealing with tumors, regardless of the type.

I wouldn't even recommend Bioptron; if it's anything more than a placebo, it really shouldn't be applied near a tumor. Besides, any contraindications should be listed right in the device's manual, so you might want to look into that...

There aren't any specific contraindications listed 🙄
Look, I actually worked in sales for this stuff—mostly just because I wanted to buy one after seeing how much it helped my little one, and being a rep meant getting it at 50% off. So, I've done my homework. What I mentioned earlier is the one thing all the reps say and what we were told during training (though I doubt it's explicitly in the user manual): people with tumors simply must not use BIOPTRON.
As I already noted... people usually overlook this, forget it, or just don't listen, because once someone is facing a tumor diagnosis, they'll try absolutely anything to fix it. And a "miracle lamp" sounds pretty damn promising, doesn't it? 🙄

To repeat myself one more time... my mom felt a lump in her breast about the size of a pea. Of course, she didn't want to tell anyone; instead, she frantically turned to "miracle lamps," herbal teas, and things like that. Within three months, that lump had grown to the size of a chicken egg, visible from five feet away through her bra.

I'm afraid it isn't just a placebo; the lamp actually does something... occasionally good things, I suppose. But personally, I'm done risking it, because who knows if there’s something lurking somewhere in my body just waiting...

neonsurfer17 said:Look, did you actually read the manual or something? Because that sounds like straight-up science fiction to me, if not outright ridiculous... kind of like someone else mentioned, just a placebo effect.

A placebo effect only works if adults are using it—if they actually believe in it and all that. But I don't think that applies to babies. My little one used to sleep like a rock whenever I used the lamp, and he definitely didn't have any idea what was happening...

Ashley Nguyen5 said:Does anyone here actually use the Zepter Bioptron?
I'm wondering if it's actually worth the hype...

Well, here’s the full story, for better or worse... 🙄

I first heard about this device when my youngest was just six months old. He was dealing with some health issues and was prescribed some syrup that ended up triggering a nasty fungal infection in his mouth. Since he was nursing, it made eating almost impossible...

We ended up at the hospital where they wanted to start him on an IV immediately. They gave us a liquid rinse 🙄 meant to be swished around and then spit out. It was a baby. There was no way we were going to rub that stuff on him because even the slightest touch was excruciatingly painful. At the time, I wasn't up for staying overnight at the hospital, so we planned to head back the next morning if he still couldn't eat anything.
That afternoon, a friend dropped off a Bioptron. I used it on him about three times a day, maybe for six minutes each session. By that evening, he managed to eat a little, and within three days, the mouth sores were completely gone. 🙂

Naturally, I bought that "miracle" lamp on the spot. 🙄 It supposedly helps with wound healing, sinus congestion, colds... you name it, it's great.

As for how it works... from what I gathered, the polarized light acts on cell membranes by aligning the polar heads. The one thing this "magic" lamp can't do, however, is distinguish a healthy cell from a cancerous one. The polarized light treats them all the same—it works on the membrane to restore balance. If the membrane is functioning correctly, it facilitates better nutrient transport, which means more energy and faster healing. With cancer cells, the same process happens: the membrane returns to its "normal" state, allowing the cell to take in and expel substances easily, providing everything the cell needs to grow and multiply rapidly. 😢

So, when my mother's tumor grew to the size of a large chicken egg in just three months, we stopped using the Bioptron entirely. Now it just sits there gathering dust. Zepter claims... well, their representatives definitely mention that people with carcinoma shouldn't use the Bioptron. And they're right, but unfortunately, none of us can say with 100% certainty that we aren't dealing with something underlying. You might be in the early stages and not even know it yet.

So, it's a perfect little gadget, but—no thanks.

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Milky Way said:AxMi, take a look at those links I posted earlier. It’s all about enzymes.

Exactly, we're talking about enzymes. Bees essentially "inject" their own enzymes from their glands while they process nectar. These enzymes can denature when exposed to high heat—which doesn't make the honey carcinogenic, per se, but it definitely alters its properties, and not for the better.
For what it's worth, honey itself doesn't actually contain vitamins. Any vitamins present come from the tiny traces of pollen left behind. That's why any honey that's been highly filtered ends up being devoid of them.

As for how you eat it—it's always best dissolved in liquid. Ideally, the liquid should be lukewarm, about the same temperature you'd use for a baby's bath... 😁

Kate Mendoza37 said:Don't you think there might be some connection to the way you're trying to lose weight?😛

Most people looking to drop pounds want it to happen overnight, without breaking a sweat or actually eating, and they tend to ignore everyone except the gurus peddling some "magic" diet that promises you'll lose 15 pounds in three days.😢

If people would just accept that maintaining a lean physique comes down to consistent, varied nutrition—and stop viewing six small meals a day as some kind of dietary villain, but rather as a way to stabilize their metabolism and make weight maintenance easier—maybe we could actually get somewhere with this conversation...

Ethan Ortiz83 said:Heh... I guess I just enjoy the chaos... I wouldn't want to live without my flaws, or have people get upset about them... I'd be miserable...😁

Anyway, it's a new day... rain is falling... everything is grey and overcast... exactly how I like it... which is why I'm actually in a decent mood today...👋

🙂 😘
It seems some things never change
Some people just seem to go in circles forever
Taking ownership of your own life and actually standing by your choices... that’s what growing up looks like for someone like Ethan Ortiz83...

Don't just blow air into it; go see a specialist.
The approach our pediatrician suggested isn't the answer either... pumping a child full of broad-spectrum antibiotics isn't exactly my idea of medicine. 🙄

My mom used to get ear infections constantly. They actually eroded her middle ear bones, so she ended up needing surgery.
I’ve been prone to the same thing since I was a kid. I get ear infections all the time, which makes me one of those annoying people who whines on an Amtrak train in the middle of summer asking someone to blow air in their ear, making everyone hate me. Honestly, whoever hates me probably has no clue how much an earache actually hurts. Sometimes the pain was so intense I felt like slamming my head against a wall. On top of that, I'm allergic to almost every penicillin-based antibiotic, and lately, even erythromycin. 😢

What actually helped me—and what my mom used to do for me like I was some little kid—was heating up kitchen towels and using them as warm compresses on the ear. It holds the heat longer if you can find a piece of copper tubing, heat it up, wrap it in something, and lie down on the painful side. You could also try dripping some garlic juice in there.

But first and foremost, go see a specialist. These are just quick fixes...

placidjackal97 said:It’s an absolute disaster. We’re basically wiping out what little wildlife we have left...

I have to admit, I found the whole concept of wastewater biofiltration pretty fascinating. But my job is such that if I even suggested we pivot toward something like that, I’d probably end up getting canned by 😢
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placidjackal97 said:Fine then, why don't you give me a serious lesson on this... 🙂

I’ve heard that most of the chemicals stay concentrated right in the skin, which is why some people peel their tomatoes and apples and such. Just to be safe.

Personally, I love eating both with the skin on.

People who peel everything are actually missing out, since the skin holds all those pigments—like lycopene and flavonoids—that are actually good for you. Personally, I eat my fruits and veggies with the skin on, provided they've been thoroughly rinsed under running water first. Some pesticides get washed by rain into the soil, some get absorbed into the skin, and some just sit on the surface. A good wash gets rid of the surface stuff. As for the part that’s already soaked into the fruit? You might as well just accept it... 😉.

Besides, everyone should probably be drinking more water daily. It's the best way to flush toxins out of your system.

P.S. We really ought to be worrying more about how much pesticide ends up in our wastewater from all that washing, but I guess we'll leave that to the people who care about that (or rather, don't)... 😢

placidjackal97 said:We weren't talking about some 100% pure, flawless food.

What we mean is food grown without pesticides which—take yogurt, for example, where the end product lacks artificial colors, preservatives, or fake flavors—is inherently less harmful to the body.

I can't speak for cars, but for everything else, I'm not making claims of perfection. Just that it's better. 😉

From what I know, there's a rule in Germany regarding cultivation: for a tomato to qualify, the soil shouldn't have been treated with chemicals for at least ten years.

Which is still something, compared to those spray-on tomatoes you just shove in your mouth.

I hadn't heard about that ten-year rule, thanks for the heads up..
That said, I work at an agency where food safety is strictly monitored, and we’ve done several training exercises both in college and on the job... Essentially, specifically regarding tomatoes 😁 and the pesticide residue found in washed versus unwashed produce. In theory, washing produce thoroughly under running water removes a significant portion. A bit remains, obviously, but it falls well below the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) 😁 So, I wouldn't necessarily say one is vastly superior to the other; the damage is roughly equal, unless we're talking about specific organic cultivation 😉

To be honest, toxins accumulate in the body throughout your entire life. If a certain food item contains trace amounts of pesticides, heavy metals, or antibiotics, nothing catastrophic is going to happen to you immediately. It's a cumulative effect. However, the modern human lifespan is far too short to actually see those effects manifest; if it were otherwise, we’d probably be much more careful... about ourselves and Nature...