Posts by Grace Baker2

Hirsutism. It’s most commonly linked to PCOS, but there are actually about 30 other potential causes out there.
I found this breakdown really helpful and easy to follow:
http://www.femalepatient.com/html/ar.../article02.asp

I was listening to a radio segment today about homeopathic medicine, and it featured this nurse with 40 years of experience working night shifts. She was basically begging for advice on how to deal with chronic insomnia. She’s already managing quite a few medications for different health issues, but she was really pushing back against her doctor’s suggestion to start antidepressants. The host ended up suggesting she try sipping on some tart cherry juice every half hour in the afternoon, claiming it's packed with melatonin.

I decided to do a little digging online to see if there was any truth to it, and apparently, there's a lot of buzz. People are saying that just twenty cherries—or even just the juice from them—can help with things like arthritis, gout, and various types of inflammation. Some even mention them in discussions about fighting cancer because of what they supposedly contain, like high concentrations of perillyl alcohol, quercetin, anthocyanins, and melatonin...
Do your own Googling if you want to see for yourself.
It sounds like such a simple, easy, and helpful way to go.

Wishing you all nothing but good health and peaceful sleep! 😘

A few years back, I got vaccinated at my workplace and ended up having such a severe allergic reaction that I nearly died. I was stuck calling medical advice over the phone, and by the time I actually made it into the doctor's office a couple of days later, the physician just scolded me. He was annoyed that I’d even bothered getting it, saying those shots are really only meant for older folks...😕 🙄
I can't imagine ever getting vaccinated again, but I am definitely going to see a doctor the second I feel even the slightest hint of a cold coming on.

Yeah, Walter mentioned that guys like Michelangelo and Einstein probably had some mild form of Asperger's. We often see those specific cases referred to as "idiot savants," which is actually what Dustin Hoffman was portraying in the movie "Rain Man." From what I’ve gathered, people who tap into that kind of talent can become absolutely incredible musicians, sculptors, or painters—even though they're frequently visually impaired.
But honestly, how would you even define a "normal person"?
I remember hearing about psychiatrists at some conference once who defined them as nothing more than "painfully boring people."😁

Jack Nicholson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

Hey, Casey Palmer5...
If you're looking to boost your hair, nails, and skin, I really swear by ground flaxseeds or flaxseed oil—even wheat germ helps too.
Of course, I’m no expert, just sharing some friendly, harmless advice that's actually worked great for me personally.🙂

darkbison81 - touchE.

By the way, regarding DHEA, I think I heard it’s already been classified as a medication over in the European Union. They apparently use 5 mg and 10 mg doses to help ease menopause symptoms, though it can be pretty hard to track down.
In the USA, DHEA can't really be labeled as a drug because you just can't get a patent on it. Since there's no profit in it, big pharma companies aren't interested.
That leaves marketing as the main driver, where it's sold as a dietary supplement. The downside there is that there isn't much strict oversight regarding quality or the actual amount of pure substance you're getting.
Still, there are various consumer protection laws in place to help find the truth behind the hype.

That's all from me for today.
Take care,

Accepted and forgiven.
You're a class act, 👍

From what I understand, dietary supplements in the USA are categorized as food, so they don't undergo the same intense FDA testing that actual drugs do. They generally stay on the shelves until some bad news forces a recall.

The reality is you can pick these things up at any local supermarket, pharmacy, or even a Whole Foods, so I’m honestly surprised people find it all that shocking. At the end of the day, consumers have both the right and the responsibility to stay informed. Maybe we value personal choice a bit more here in the States than other places do.
You can find products on the shelves of even the smallest corner stores—pretty much everywhere, really—that could be dangerous if used incorrectly, yet they're still available for anyone to grab.

It’s true that the American market is pretty obsessed with youth and beauty. We're constantly bombarded with ads promising these "miracle cures," so we tend to accept them more easily. But for some of you... it's just a matter of time before things catch up.

Look, Kenneth Hernandez67, I don't mind the conversation shifting directions, but it does bother me to see someone I truly respect tossing around labels like "freak" so casually.
But hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinion...

Honestly, darkbison81, those bottles aren't actually that pricey since I pick everything up at Costco. For instance, I grab the acidophilus with bifidus—the 180-capsule bottle with at least 6 billion active cells—for about $11. My multivitamins and Omega-3s are roughly the same price, and calcium and magnesium run me maybe $5 or $6. That usually lasts me a full six months. Everything else stays pretty affordable too, except for the Coenzyme Q10. The 120-capsule bottle with 60 mg goes for over $30.
Thanks for listening and for all the helpful advice.

darkbison81, thanks for looking out for me, but I think you’re suggesting the wrong thing as a replacement (I’m talking about makeup). 🙂
I’ll be the first to admit that, given my age, I probably overdo it—sometimes "less is more" would be better.
But after decades of getting ready every single day and just loving those beautiful little palettes and all those vibrant colors, it’s pretty hard to break the habit. 🙂

I hear you, Kenneth Hernandez67. I'm in my mid-40s myself.
I've been taking a daily multivitamin, along with some Vitamin C and E, for about 20 years now... though the rest of the supplements only joined the routine in the last few years.
Why are you so surprised? It's not like these things are dangerous.
At the end of the day, if I take too much, my body just flushes out the excess.
It’s definitely not like being on a regimen of antidepressants or heavy painkillers. 🙂

I eat fruit yogurt pretty much all the time—at least three or four times a week—and I’ve also been taking Lactobacillus supplements for a few months now.

I completely agree with you, darkbison81—you make some really great points.
Personally, I stick to a solid daily multivitamin supplemented with extra Vitamin C, E, calcium, magnesium, omega-3, lecithin, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium, plus some evening primrose oil. I just take one pill a day, rather than following those recommendations to take three.
I don't take any prescription medications, and I rarely even reach for an aspirin.

Best,

Thanks for the reply.

You mentioned that even something as common as Vitamin C can be harmful if you take too much, but you didn't specify at what point that happens. I'd guess it’s somewhere north of 12 grams a day. But honestly, how many people are actually taking doses that extreme? I personally take 1 gram daily, and I know that's already quite a lot. However, Linus Pauling—who was one of the absolute legends when it came to Vitamin C—recommended taking anywhere from 3 to 6 grams a day. He actually took much more than that himself, and he lived to be 94 years old, staying sharp and productive the whole way.

Maybe I wasn't clear before—it's not that I'm afraid of getting older. It's just that I want to prevent illness and disease rather than trying to treat them after they show up.
As for my age, I don't hide it at all. In fact, I embrace it! I just want to look and feel my best through my 40s... my 50s... and my 60s...
Regarding CoQ10, I know it's vital for optimal cellular energy production. It's a powerful antioxidant, supports the immune system, and might even play a role in cancer therapies and heart health. Plus, we naturally lose more of it as we age.

Best,

I’ve been playing around with different vitamins, minerals, and oils for years now, and honestly, I feel great. Lately, I’ve been getting really curious about CoQ10. Everything I’ve managed to dig up on the subject looks incredibly promising—it almost sounds like a fountain of youth.
Just a heads-up, I’m definitely not an expert here. But over the last few years, I’ve become much more interested in healthy living, especially when it comes to nutrition. And no, I’m not one of those people who's afraid to take a handful of supplements every day just to ward off illness or try to stay young as long as possible. At the same time, I'm not naive enough to swallow every flashy advertisement I see...
So, what can you guys tell me about it?