Look, if you'll excuse me for hijacking Grace Baker2's thread—she’s such a fanatic about this stuff she probably won't even mind 😉
What are your thoughts on DHEA? 😕
I was just reading an article about this hormone that our bodies naturally produce, though production drops off a cliff as we age. Apparently, by supplementing, we can essentially "turn back the clock." From what I gather, DHEA helps restore physical fitness, boosts libido, improves skin tone, and strengthens bone density. It also aids in shifting body composition by reducing fat while building muscle mass, keeps skin hydrated, reduces pigmentation, and sharpens mental clarity and sleep quality.
Grace Baker2 said:Look, I don't hide my age—far from it. But I want to look and feel my absolute best, whether I'm in my 40s, my 50s, or even my 60s...
I’ll get to a technical question later, but I had to address this first...
Grace......but I want to look and feel my best in my 40s... 😲 ...which implies you aren't even close to 40 yet if you're already loading up on all this stuff.😲
I’ve been 40 for a while now, and trust me, you need way, way less than this mountain of supplements just to stay healthy and look decent.🙂
But hey, they don't say "less is more" for nothing.😉
Don't go thinking it's any easier for those of us dealing with the opposite problem...🙄I’m constantly sweating even when it’s +18 degrees; it’s always way too hot for me. I’ll be sitting here typing away in short sleeves, then I have to frantically throw on layers the second someone walks in just to dodge the inevitable comments—you know, the "Oh, is it finally starting to get cold?" kind of stuff. 😠
Inache tells me I'm basically built for the winter months since my hands and feet stay warm all the time. 🙂
Sandra Ruiz4 said:Birth control can be incredibly dangerous depending on your family medical history. There are three cases of breast cancer in my immediate family, which is exactly why I would never touch the pill. Yet, my gynecologist never even asked about it, much less warned me. That’s why I’m saying you have to watch out with these things. If I didn't have this situation happening right around me, I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought, but now, it’s a major concern for me...
Sandra Ruiz4, this isn't directed at you; I'm speaking in general terms here. I honestly don't know what kind of doctors you people are seeing.😕
My doctor gave me a referral to take to my primary care physician, who then requested specific blood work and a full medical history. Only after I presented those results did he actually prescribe the pills. Not before.
The issue is this thing pops up roughly every six months, lingers for a month or two, and then unfortunately just vanishes into thin air.🙄 😎 😠
As for side effects—mood swings, spotting, insatiable hunger, a crashed libido, and even morning nausea—I dealt with all of that during the first few months. But I stuck with it because my OBGYN insisted these pills were the best fit for my specific situation and promised the side effects would eventually taper off.
Steven Ruiz said: Does this mean the blue discoloration will just grow out naturally, or is the nail actually going to detach once the new one starts coming in—leaving me with half a nail and half nothing?
That’s exactly how mine looked. I ended up using a Band-Aid 😉
Michael Perez5 said:It would be great if you lived by the coast...
If only you could see how many kids deal with health issues out here on the Coast...🙄 It’s not some universal rule.
People used to claim the coke plant in Copper was the culprit. And honestly, ever since they shut it down, the rate of chronic respiratory diseases has dropped. 😲
steeldrifter6 said:I was just told (while I'm here in Germany) that there is actually a third tonsil that swells up due to allergies, and they recommended having it removed. The surgery is already scheduled, but it makes me wonder: will these allergies ever actually go away?
Everyone has a third tonsil; it just doesn't cause issues for everyone.
My Junior dealt with spasmodic bronchitis because doctors couldn't pin down a specific cause, so they suggested surgery on his third tonsil. I did my homework, read up on it, and talked it over with his pediatrician before ultimately deciding against the operation. Usually, after age six, that third tonsil shrinks down and stops being an issue anyway.
My Junior dealt with spasmodic bronchitis starting at age 3, even though he never actually tested positive for any allergies.
It didn't matter if there was dust in the air or if pollen counts were high; the only thing that consistently made his condition worse was shifts in the weather.
Fast forward to today—he’s 14 now and hasn't had a single issue.
In my opinion, the whole thing was just a psychosomatic reaction.😕
Back in my teens, I was allergic to basically everything under the sun. Every single morning, I’d wake up to some brand-new type of rash. Back then, they called it urticaria pigmentosa. Honestly, nothing I tried actually worked; it just eventually tapered off on its own once I hit adulthood.
The only thing that stuck around is a penicillin allergy, which is a massive headache. Whenever I catch a minor cold or deal with sinus issues, I'm stuck taking these useless sulfonamides for months that don't even touch the symptoms anymore. Luckily, I'm not a hypochondriac, so I can handle it.
I'm not much of an athlete, but I'm certain that sticking to a clean diet, staying active, and getting plenty of time outdoors does the trick for me.🙂