Why does my belly button hurt?
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Angela Rodriguez2 said:bla bla bla
I'm glad. I feel the same way about you. At least we can agree on one thing. 😍
Angela Rodriguez2 said:The 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Louis Ignarro, effectively tackling the world's biggest killer—strokes and heart disease, which account for 53% of deaths... 🙂
To claim something is a "health revolution for the 21st century," you don't need an advanced degree; you just need some common sense. There are construction workers, chimney sweeps, mechanics, and plenty of others out there who have it... unlike you and people like you... 😉 😁
Setting my IQ aside, the reason he won that Nobel Prize (his discovery regarding Nitric Oxide function) has absolutely nothing to do with the link in the thread Mayo started. That whole topic is just pure HL propaganda, which is exactly why your Nobel winner pivoted toward it—to make an easy buck off gullible people.
And that’s precisely where you and your crowd make your money...
Charlie Brown said:Yeah, that should be the standard... but unfortunately, it isn't... 😢
Most "continuing education" just turns into weekend seminars sponsored by big pharma companies, basically bribing doctors to push their specific brands over others... 😕 ...but when it comes to actual scientific breakthroughs (medical ones worthy of a Nobel Prize), nobody gives a damn because you have to pay for that training out of your own pocket... 😠 👎
Give me a break! What you're talking about isn't medicine; it's just peddling high-end products. And honestly, you could do that job—just like you do now—as a construction worker! 😈
Dealing with an episiotomy: What to expect?
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Justin Fox said:My logic is simple: I look for what works best, study the stats, and listen to people's experiences to learn something. There are C-sections that go incredibly smoothly, just as there are vaginal births that turn out terribly. Regarding routine episiotomies, I’m definitely against them; I see them as harmful and unnecessary when used routinely in practice. In my view, if an episiotomy is going to happen, it should be the patient's call. It feels wrong for a doctor to decide whether to cut or not if they are being prevented from doing so. I’m not convinced an episiotomy ever helps unless it’s a life-or-death situation where delivery needs to be rushed. If it isn't an emergency, I think an episiotomy is just butchery. It would be better to prepare with massage, an epi-no device, perineal support combined with slow pushing (which requires cooperation from the medical staff), and a more gradual crowning. It’s wrong to force an IV, cut the perineum, and rush everything just because it’s more convenient for the hospital staff. Patients aren't in the hospital for the doctors; doctors are there for the patients.
I am certain there is no single "best" solution for everyone, precisely because every person is different. It isn't just about pain thresholds—it involves fetal positioning, age, tissue elasticity, personal preferences, and much more.
My opinion is that every mother deserves, first and foremost, dignified treatment, unbiased information, and the choice of birthing methods. She should be the master of her own body and have access to support from society before and after pregnancy (like maternity leave, etc.).
You’ve got it all wrong! A patient can't be the one deciding how a procedure unfolds; that responsibility lies solely and exclusively with the physician.
For heaven's sake, a woman can't even see her own perineum while she's in labor!!! The midwife and the doctor are the ones seeing it!
There are absolutely situations where no epi was done and things ended in a disaster! And a really nasty one at that!
Don't get me wrong, I'm also against routine episiotomies, but if one becomes necessary, I won't be the one making the "yes" or "no" call.
As for C-sections, of course many of them go smoothly!!! 🙂 Even heart surgeries and transplants go smoothly!
But that is a major surgical procedure, and it is totally idiotic to choose it over a vaginal birth if it isn't medically required!
That's like choosing a liver transplant because you can't live without alcohol and greasy food, hoping your liver will always stay fresh and new.😵
I don't know why episiotomies are such a focal point for you or what your issue is, but your mindset is 👎
Dealing with an episiotomy: What to expect?
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Susan Martin24 said:Justin Fox, the lawmaker is being very clear: maternity leave starts four weeks before the due date.
Actually, maternity leave kicks in 45 days before the birth.
Susan Martin24 said:There’s no room for sentimentality here; no employer is going to gift you eight months of psychological prep time for motherhood.
If we're talking about illness, high-risk pregnancies, or jobs that could be dangerous for the mother or baby—like exposure to radiation, toxins, or infections—that's a different story.
But if a woman is healthy, I don't see any reason why she shouldn't work.
Work is both a necessity and an obligation. If someone doesn't want to work, they don't have to; my God, just quit. Personally, I don't see why I, or any of us, should pay a healthy pregnant woman to sit at home (regardless of whether she's reading, walking, exercising, or meditating).
And did you consider those women who earn way more than the maximum amount provided by maternity or complication benefits? Or the unemployed woman who takes maternity leave and receives payments until the child is a year old? It doesn't matter how much the benefit is; you, me, and every other employee are the ones funding her, even though she never contributed to healthcare or social security...
I agree with you that many women use pregnancy as an excuse to skip work, but plenty of employers ignore the fact that if a pregnant woman decides to work as long as possible, she isn't available 24/7. You can't expect her to handle everything exactly as she did before, especially regarding physical and, more importantly, mental strain.
Kudos to the employers who act fairly and respect her pregnancy, but they are the minority. Most just see a woman—pregnant or not—as nothing more than labor to be exploited.
Dealing with an episiotomy: What to expect?
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Susan Martin24 said:Regarding my friend who worked right up until a week before giving birth and was back at her desk just three weeks later—it wasn't about being money-hungry or trying to prove herself to management.
The girl is specializing in surgery in Baltimore, and it was basically a "love it or leave it" situation. Have you guys watched ER on TV? You’ve probably noticed how even the pregnant doctors there are working hard right up until they pop. Simply put, bosses expect the job to get done, and they view your baby as your private business. Personally, I don't think that's right, but that's the reality of the world.
To be specific, my friend's mother flew in from the States to watch the baby for a few months, which allowed my friend to head home during her lunch break (luckily she lives near the hospital) to nurse.
It wasn't much different back in the day either—my mom, for instance, was busy dealing with a court case about four weeks before she gave birth, and she returned to work three months after the baby arrived.
I know this is getting a bit off-topic, so my apologies, but honestly, any HEALTHY (and I emphasize healthy here) pregnant woman—whether she works in an office, teaches in a school, or is a doctor—shouldn't necessarily go on leave the second that pregnancy test comes back positive. Yet, many do. It doesn't matter if there's no issue; their OBGYN will happily hand them a high-risk diagnosis (mostly because you can't say no to them), and the woman stays home, perfectly fine and healthy.
And is it even worth mentioning (especially since many women here have given birth) that this kind of "idling" can actually be more harmful than helpful?
My mother also worked until just a couple of weeks before she gave birth (she was a nurse at a hospital), and she was back at work by the time I was three months old (same goes for my brother), but she had childcare lined up and wasn't breastfeeding.
If I had somewhere to leave my child, maybe I would head back to work sooner too (at least part-time), but daycare centers won't take babies under a year old, and leaving them with a stranger isn't an option for me.
Dealing with an episiotomy: What to expect?
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Justin Fox said:For those planning to have babies outside the US: I'm not entirely sure, but I suspect if women work right up until the end of their pregnancy, the newborns might be larger. If someone takes maternity leave early to rest during pregnancy and then goes into labor, the baby's size might be such that doctors suggest a C-section due to the weight. Physically, it’s probably harder than a natural birth, but mentally, it might feel easier.
I'm due to give birth in about a month, and I've been doing a ton of research on my options. My take? Routine epidurals are a hard NO for me, but if there's a medical reason for one, I definitely want to be kept in the loop.
Regarding the baby's size and how long a woman works—my mom worked right up until just a few days before she gave birth and had a son weighing 4,250g. Meanwhile, I've been on maternity leave since my 6th month, and my little guy has stayed at a perfectly normal weight so far (and I assume he'll stay that way).
And choosing a C-section as a primary way to deliver sounds terrifying! Of course, when it's medically necessary, that's a different story. But the idea that a woman would choose it just to feel "mentally easier"? Maybe before the actual labor starts, thinking you won't feel the pain of delivery itself, but... cutting through the abdomen, cutting through the uterus... why opt for a major surgical procedure that isn't harmless when nature already provided a way for a natural birth? Plus, nowadays you actually have choices, whether it's an epidural, water birth, or using a birthing stool...
Quick weight loss tips?
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Hannah Davis18 said:also—you’ll end up feeling this huge urge to just shove your products down everyone's throats everywhere you go.
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Quick weight loss tips?
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Robin Myers91 said:What are your thoughts on rapid weight loss? I'm currently doing the Herbalife thing—two shakes a day and an apple. I've already dropped 18 pounds in a week. I know it’s probably not the healthiest way to go about it, but...
You might end up looking as fit as MacGregor, but if you stick to those same eating habits once the Herbalife phase is over, you'll be lacking more than just fat and muscle—your bank account is going to take a hit too. 😁
Dealing with hemorrhoids
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Douglas Miller9 said:You hit the nail on the head. So many people deal with this stuff but they just don't talk about it.
To be more precise, about 70% of Americans struggle with digestive issues—things like constipation, diarrhea, or hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this becomes their "new normal." They just get used to living with the discomfort because they haven't found a real solution yet. 😢
I went through something similar myself and got it sorted out. I also know plenty of people who fixed these exact issues quite simply... just by changing what they eat. 🙂
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Is there even any room for doubt? If you haven't dealt with it personally, surely you know someone who cured themselves for good thanks to your advice? Right? 🙄
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]
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Rebecca Myers38 said:Well, there are three uncles.
All had psoriasis, and all got over it using Noni.😳
I think there are actually just two—one uncle and Uncle. For the latter, the symptoms cleared up completely after just two bottles of juice, though we aren't quite sure how many bottles the first one drank. 😁
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]
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brane25 said:My uncle actually cleared up his psoriasis—it completely vanished—after drinking just two bottles of Tahitian Noni juice!
That's the third time I've heard brane25 say this!!!
frozenlynx33 said:
McGregor equals a Hummer—looks like frozenlynx33 is finally back! Cheers to the local construction crew! Give it a few more posts and they'll probably start selling cheap beer on the side. Is business hitting a rough patch? 😁
Thoughts?
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frozenlynx33 said:It might seem strange or even new to some people, but I've dealt with similar cases involving symptoms just like yours before. 😲 😉
And you managed to clear all of them up using just powders? 🙄
Have you guys gotten your flu shots yet?
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I’ve never had the flu, nor have I ever gotten vaccinated—and I don't plan to.
To all the panic-mongers out there: maybe do some research on what percentage of healthcare workers actually get their flu shots. It's incredibly low. Guess why? 😁
To all the panic-mongers out there: maybe do some research on what percentage of healthcare workers actually get their flu shots. It's incredibly low. Guess why? 😁
Peloton review?
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Brandon Kelly20 said:Fair enough, but the real question is which drive system is actually better. I remember someone on a forum saying you should skip the magnetic belt and go with a chain instead, even though chains are way cheaper. So, what's the actual catch? Magnetic versus chain?
Magnetic drives are quieter, but they cost a hell of a lot more.
Mine uses a chain, but it isn't loud enough to be an issue—I can still watch TV or listen to the radio without any trouble. I've been using it daily for almost two years now and it still runs like it's brand new. How much longer will it last, or would a magnetic one have a longer lifespan? 😕 Honestly, I don't know. A decent magnetic model starts at around $4--$1667 I couldn't justify spending that kind of cash back then, nor would I want to pay it now. 🙂
To sleep with or without a pillow?
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I usually sleep on my back or side, using a thin pillow that I tend to shuffle toward the edge of the mattress. When I'm traveling, I just roll up a towel and tuck it under my neck.
My partner always insists on sleeping on their stomach or side, buried deep into a massive, overstuffed pillow.
Neither of us deals with any neck or spine issues, so we just do whatever feels right—whether that's a specific position, a certain pillow thickness, or no pillow at all.
My partner always insists on sleeping on their stomach or side, buried deep into a massive, overstuffed pillow.
Neither of us deals with any neck or spine issues, so we just do whatever feels right—whether that's a specific position, a certain pillow thickness, or no pillow at all.
Peloton review?
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I’ve had mine for nearly two years now, and I get on it for at least thirty minutes almost every single day.
It’s the perfect alternative to running when it's pouring rain outside, too cold, or if I'm just not feeling it or can't get out the door.
Mine cost about $367 at Dick's Sporting Goods, and honestly, it's a solid investment if you actually use it—it's way too expensive to just let it sit there acting as a clothes rack 😁
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It’s the perfect alternative to running when it's pouring rain outside, too cold, or if I'm just not feeling it or can't get out the door.
Mine cost about $367 at Dick's Sporting Goods, and honestly, it's a solid investment if you actually use it—it's way too expensive to just let it sit there acting as a clothes rack 😁
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Tai Chi tips and tricks?
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Melissa Cruz2 said:For crying out loud, you guys can't just show up to Tai Chi class in sweatpants and tank tops.
Look, you can do Tai Chi in sweats and a T-shirt if you want, but ideally, you're barefoot, in socks, or wearing slippers (kind of like those gym class slippers we used to wear back in middle school 😁).
Personally, I prefer being barefoot. It gives me more freedom of movement, and honestly, I don't care if I'm wearing sweats, drawstring linen pants, or a kimono. 👋