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Smoking ban in all public spaces in Health · Mar 28, 2006

restlessmarlin6 said:It’s true—personally, I actually took up smoking as a form of rebellion, but I certainly don't believe that doing so means you've stopped thinking straight, especially during those years when everything feels completely upside down.😁
And honestly, I’ll probably start getting worried once I actually settle down and get serious.😳 😁

I mostly used the term "anger" in a joking way (of course I don't think you are literally furious,😉) but looking back, I could ask you again why you reacted so strongly to it.😁 🙂
Regardless, it's fine. I respect your perspective; I know there are some things a person just can't stomach, plain and simple. That said, most people I encounter tend to project their own traumas or personal struggles onto everyone around them, so perhaps I jumped to conclusions by assuming you had some deep-seated personal reasons for being so against it (much like a few others in this thread).
Besides, I am personally quite indifferent toward the whole thing, which is probably why I was being so flippant about it.🙂

Though, I still don't think secondhand smoke is *that* harmful.🙂

casualfox9, I'm sorry, but I am deleting this post. This is a lovely, well-argued debate between two sides that disagree, and I truly see no reason for such a senseless insult. If you have something substantive to contribute to the topic, please go ahead, but that one sentence has to go...

Smoking ban in all public spaces in Health · Mar 27, 2006

Instead of banning smoking altogether, we should just let hunters go after smokers; at least then the animal rights activists won't have anything to complain about, and we'll always have plenty of game to hunt.😁 😁

Dealing with lactose intolerance? in Health · Mar 27, 2006

shadowfalcon33 said:🤣

Is there actually any logical basis for even one of these three claims?

You can find a mountain of data online—do you even know how to use Google?

If you take a moment to look at the statistics, Americans and Europeans consume the most milk, while consumption is lowest in Africa, China, and Japan.
Can you guess where the highest rates of osteoporosis occur? Precisely in the USA and Europe. China, for instance, has a negligible incidence rate.

In Europe, I believe Romanians lead in milk consumption, and once again, osteoporosis is among the more frequent ailments there.

Go spend some time out in the rural countryside and talk to the elderly; seventy or eighty years ago, people living in rural areas didn't drink milk every single day. It was a rarity, reserved for those times when cows didn't have calves and produced only a tiny bit of milk... and even then, that little amount had to be split among entire large families.

The milk we buy in grocery stores today is usually just garbage loaded with antibiotics, hormones, and, naturally, only 0.9% fat. What possible reason would there be to drink that milk? Or is it just pure stupidity???? 😁

If someone truly loves milk, they should just move to the countryside and raise their own cows...

Smoking ban in all public spaces in Health · Mar 26, 2006

It’s common sense that this should be banned—not just in indoor venues, but across all public outdoor spaces as well.

The legislation is already drafted and sitting there ready to go, but frankly, they just don't have the backbone to bring it to the floor for a vote.😢

Dealing with lactose intolerance? in Health · Mar 26, 2006

placidfox55 said:Milk is certainly a great source of calcium. However, there are plenty of other excellent ways to get your calcium without all the extra animal fats—which, let’s be honest, even a toddler knows we should be avoiding these days. As this article points out quite effectively, you're much better off getting your healthy fats from sources like olive oil, fatty fish, and walnuts.

Based on all the research coming out over the last decade or so, milk isn't actually a viable source of calcium. The human body simply can't absorb the calcium from milk effectively; the idea that it's essential is nothing more than blatant, mindless propaganda pushed by the dairy industry!
Milk has never actually helped older women prevent osteoporosis; if anything, it’s only made the situation worse.

By the way, mothers didn't spend millions of years nursing their children with cow's milk; we've only been doing that for less than a hundred years.

It was exactly as you pointed out—cow's milk was primarily intended for calves, and besides, a cow doesn't produce milk all year round.
Back in the day, cows weren't pumping out 30 liters of milk a day like they do now; they were only giving a few liters.
It’s a complete misconception to assume that every single family back in the day had a cow in their backyard! Even out in the rural countryside, that wasn't always the reality. And as for people living in the cities? They weren't exactly sitting around drinking milk, simply because it just wasn't available to them!

Dealing with lactose intolerance? in Health · Mar 23, 2006

boldhound81 said:It’s not exactly simple to enjoy cocoa without milk; you're basically stuck with corn flakes or muesli and things like that...
I'm not saying I want to live on soy, I still much prefer meat.

My apologies, I completely overlooked those details....

Dealing with lactose intolerance? in Health · Mar 23, 2006

If people can't handle cow's milk, I honestly don't understand why they bother with all these different milk substitutes. Take soy milk, for example... why go through the hassle of drinking something with such a mediocre flavor when you could just eat soy in its natural form?
What's the actual issue here? Does one really need to consume milk at all?

Sailing in Other Sports · Mar 18, 2006

Sean Wilson40 said:Are you sailing out in Las Vegas?

Standard, radial, or 4.7?

It’s standard. But it feels amateurish—he started way too late in those small-town classes. 🙂 Just for the hell of it. 🙂 I find myself heading out to Central Park almost every single day right after work, especially whenever there’s a decent breeze blowing through the city. 🙂

We managed to get three boats out on the water today, which was quite an achievement given how much the wind was kicking up. Honestly, we were lucky to pull it off. Just as we finished securing everything and tidying up the vessels, the gusts really started to pick up in earnest. 😢

Sailing in Other Sports · Mar 17, 2006

The sailing season at Central Park kicks off tomorrow and the day after with our Las Vegas regattas. We’ll be out on the water from roughly 12:00 to 3:00 PM, though that'll shift a bit depending on how the wind behaves.
Hosted by the CIA. Come join us!

Thoughts on dairy consumption? in Health · Mar 16, 2006

driftinggull13 said:Cut the nonsense!!! And like they so kindly suggested, you should actually go learn what pasteurization is.

You don't need some nutritionist telling you what to do; you could drink three liters of milk every single day if you wanted to.

And after just one year of that milk treatment, he’ll end up allergic to every plant in the entire natural world...

Thoughts on dairy consumption? in Health · Mar 15, 2006

I haven't touched a drop of milk in at least a decade; prior to that, I might have had a single glass once a week... and honestly, I don't miss it one bit.

Traffic violation procedures in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law · Mar 7, 2006

Michael Rodriguez40 said:What can I say? This is just how I drive, and after five years on the road, they finally managed to catch me. Honestly, considering I put down about 40,000 miles a year, it’s just part of the territory.
Last Saturday, I headed out toward Munich. It took me twelve hours instead of the usual four and a half because of some light snow and a massive amount of skiers on the road. Yesterday, the trip back was also twelve hours; there wasn't as much stop-and-go traffic, but there was heavy snow through Austria and Canada, and plenty of drivers out there driving like they're terrified of breaking an egg.

If I just don't tell them who was behind the wheel, or if I refuse to pay the fine or file an appeal, will I end up getting a summons to appear in court?

Anyway, thanks Xena2000. You know what I mean.

Honestly, you might be better off handing in your license and buying a bicycle. Or, you could just pick up a racing game and keep "driving" from the comfort of your own room.

Watch out—he’s been driving for five years and now he thinks he’s some kind of expert.

Traffic violation procedures in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law · Mar 7, 2006

Superskeptik said:I don't usually speed, but I actually got pulled over recently on a straight stretch of Bologna Avenue. I was doing 52 miles/h when the limit is 37 miles/h.

Generally speaking, I take full responsibility if I commit a violation, provided the law governing that infraction makes any logical sense.

In this specific instance, however, I have no intention of paying the fine. I find a 40 mph limit on a divided highway without any pedestrian crossings or intersections to be utterly nonsensical. If the road is completely empty, you could easily cruise at 70 without issue, and even when traffic is heavy, everyone is naturally moving around 50 miles/h anyway.

It is my firm belief that our justice system and legal framework would be significantly more effective if they included a clause stating that if an incident occurs due to exceeding the recommended speed then:

- if someone is physically injured - 5 years in prison.
- if someone loses their life - 20 years in prison.
- if someone loses their life and the culprit flees the scene - life imprisonment. - - if there is only property damage - full restitution. If you can't pay - seizure of assets.

The only people who would end up broke because of this are the cops losing their "coffee money."😁

It doesn't matter how stupid the limit is; what matters is that you chose to ignore it just because you're as thick-headed as the person who started this thread. If they had set the sign at 55, you would've been doing 65 or 70 and whining about how the limit was ridiculous all over again.

As long as "know-it-alls" like you exist, we're going to keep having far too many accidents on American roads.

If you mess up or just forget and end up speeding, just pay the ticket and shut up about it.

Ayurveda, macrobiotic diets, and cancer-fighting nutrition in Health · Mar 7, 2006

Kyle Lee7 said:Hmm... farmers had cows, and cows produce milk—I’m really not convinced they hadn't figured out milking by the 20th century.
What on earth would they have done with all that milk—just toss it? I find that hard to believe.

As far as cheese goes, I distinctly remember learning about where and how certain varieties were made—for instance, Trappist cheeses were being produced by monks in monasteries long, long before the 1900s!

Fair point, but you're overlooking the fact that very few families actually owned cows back then. Large-scale livestock farming for milk and meat didn't really kick off until the 20th century.

Ayurveda, macrobiotic diets, and cancer-fighting nutrition in Health · Mar 5, 2006

Jamie Clark74 said:casualfox9, you didn't give us an update on how the checkup went....

Here are some links regarding the pros and cons of Ayurveda:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...dicine&spell=1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...er&btnG=Search

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ic&btnG=Search

There is a tumor on the pancreas and, unfortunately, metastases in the liver😢. On top of that, spinal pain is making things worse because they've been bedridden for days and find it incredibly difficult to walk.

Thanks for the links.

Ayurveda, macrobiotic diets, and cancer-fighting nutrition in Health · Mar 5, 2006

Jack Newman4 said:Kyle Lee7, I’m right there with you. 👏
Beyond that, when you're dealing with various intensive treatments—like chemotherapy—you just lose the will to live, let alone fight through some bland mush that tastes nothing like the food you grew up eating. What’s wrong with just getting back into the swing of things after the flu or something similar by having a good, old-fashioned bowl of homemade chicken soup?
Mediterranean cuisine is honestly one of the healthiest ways to eat in the world; it's what we're used to, it's affordable, so there really isn't any point in dreaming up wild fantasies.

I completely agree as well. However, since my father is very ill right now, I would try absolutely anything that showed tangible results. Over the last few days, I've been talking to people who managed to beat cancer using the Brezov diet. The issue is that my dad is already so weak and exhausted; he's lost 7 pounds in just the last week.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any information anywhere regarding an Ayurveda diet specifically for fighting cancer.

I believe the greatest value found in Ayurveda and macrobiotics lies in the wisdom of food combining—learning how to pair ingredients so they don't harm us (or using spices effectively so foods can be digested properly). The second major benefit is rejecting "modern" processed foods in favor of returning to organic options, much like how food was produced for centuries before chemicals became a thing.

Our ancestors probably knew exactly how to combine foods perfectly, but we've all become obsessed with fixed food combinations because of these "crazy" manufactured flavors. We don't need exotic ingredients; we have plenty of local, seasonal produce right here at home.

The only thing I wouldn't agree on is the idea that milk and dairy products were staples in Europe and America for centuries. Milk and cheese only became significant parts of the diet across most of Europe during the 20th century.

Ayurveda, macrobiotic diets, and cancer-fighting nutrition in Health · Mar 4, 2006

Betty Bennett10 said:Ayurveda and macrobiotics are two completely distinct dietary approaches—Ayurveda is essentially a form of Indian cuisine and holistic medicine, whereas macrobiotics has its roots in Japan. There is a very simple distinction: Ayurvedic cooking incorporates milk and dairy products, while macrobiotics eliminates them entirely. I am not sure if anyone in Washington, D.C. practices Ayurvedic healing, but there is a center in New York City located on Fifth Avenue that specializes in macrobiotics, specifically catering to those dealing with illnesses.

You can find more information about all of this online at

At the New York City location, they require you to complete an introductory weekend workshop called John Doe, after which you can schedule a consultation with the macrobiotic advisor Elvis Presley, who will then design a personalized nutrition and treatment plan.

Completely different? Just because of milk and dairy?

I lost touch with an acquaintance of mine who practiced Ayurvedic nutrition, and honestly, I never noticed any real difference between what he used to prepare and what I read about macrobiotics. He didn't use milk or dairy products at all. He successfully healed advanced-stage skin cancer through his regimen.

Ayurveda, macrobiotic diets, and cancer-fighting nutrition in Health · Mar 4, 2006

Hi,

I've been hearing from several different people about an Ayurvedic approach to macrobiotic dieting that supposedly helped individuals overcome cancer, but I haven't been able to track down any specific details on it anywhere. If anyone happens to have some resources or reading material, I would truly appreciate it.
Also, if anyone here knows of any reputable Ayurveda masters...

Question for the diagnosticians! in Health · Mar 1, 2006

Jamie Clark74 said:Based on what I've seen, I don't think it's rheumatoid arthritis, because that would show up clearly on a blood panel; if it were angina or a coronary issue, we would have caught that through testing by now. In my opinion—though these are just assumptions—it is most likely osteoarthritis. That leads to bone spurs that cause irritation and pain, and if a nerve were actually pinched, the pain would be more constant and sharp.
To confirm a pinched nerve, you need a CT scan, though an MRI is even better if something shows up on the initial scan.
The symptoms listed point more toward osteoarthritis.

Symptoms:
- Pain in the neck, back, ribs, and occasionally the muscles... the pain fluctuates; some days it's just the neck, sometimes just the ribs, and other times it's everything or absolutely nothing.
- The pain intensifies during sudden movements, but once things settle down, there is almost no pain at all.

Fresh update on the tests:
The doctors basically sent him on a wild goose chase with all these different tests, initially suspecting something with his lungs. It turned out there's a tiny shadow, maybe half a centimeter, on the lungs, but the doctors have since clarified that this couldn't possibly be causing this level of pain.

Now, the pain has become constant, and he’s started having leg pain to the point where he can barely walk.
Regarding the test results, his aorta remains significantly dilated and his heart is enlarged, though the EKG came back fine. From the blood work, the only thing elevated was his sedimentation rate.
Lymph nodes look okay.
The pain has become so unbearable that even over-the-counter painkillers aren't doing anything.
On top of that, he's dealing with stomach issues now—bloating, bowel problems, it's all hitting him at once. 😢
He isn't losing weight, and his appetite remains normal.

Tomorrow, he is finally heading in for an MRI and a full CT scan, and he's seeing a rheumatologist, an internist, and a cardiologist. I finally managed to convince him to go through a private clinic to get everything done at once, because if he waited for the public system, he'd be stuck on a waiting list for weeks just to get these scans.

Question for the diagnosticians! in Health · Feb 12, 2006

frozenbear21 said:It might be something rheumatic, though it’s hard to say for sure until you lay out all the bloodwork and urinalysis results.

Every single blood test and urine sample came back within the normal range; there isn't anything suspicious at all.

The only detail I neglected to mention earlier is that he deals with chronic bronchitis, but thankfully, that hasn't been an issue lately.