Posts by Frank Alvarez8

mistybear4 said:The body is constantly regenerating itself—blood cells, organs, bone tissue... but all of that depends on the "raw materials" we provide through our diet. I hope you’re finally starting to see my point? 😉

PS: We can even slow down tumor growth if the body has a sufficient supply of essential micronutrients and antioxidants. 🙂

Brain matter doesn't regenerate, and frankly, I'm worried yours has already atrophied. All that Herbalife won't help you now.

Emily Grant64 said:Dr. Andrew Meniga over at the Frankopan clinic... he's an excellent dentist, top-tier stuff... but man, it's pricey. You're looking at roughly $100 per tooth, depending on whether you just need a filling or a full root canal.

That's true! 🙏
Does he still teach or work at the dental school clinic?

nimbledriver81 said:Especially if there's a glass of wine involved. Maybe some decent cheese too. 🙂

👏 I even dragged my husband along for that one 😁

My dad sticks strictly to the zone diet, and ever since he started, his Type 2 diabetes is totally under control. Everything is steady now.
When I first jumped into this, it felt incredibly overwhelming, so I just leaned heavily on recipes from zone cookbooks to keep me on track.

My favorite part is definitely having a light little snack before bed 😁

Chloe Morris12 said:Exactly. My daily diet is pretty much what I described, though I have to admit, I still snack on chocolate quite a bit. 😢

I’m exercising way more than I used to, too—walking at least half an hour almost every day. Still, the scale hasn't budged at all.

I even cut out chocolate entirely for those 40 days leading up to Easter.

Nothing.

Look, I don't have major weight issues; I'm just trying to lose maybe 10 to 15 pounds. But still, I expected to see some progress after four months of staying active and eating better.

I've heard there are people dealing with thyroid issues where their hormones are off, making it impossible to lose weight or even causing them to gain it?

If you're eating less and working out more, you're burning fat and building muscle. Muscle is denser, so the scale might not show any change, but you should definitely notice a difference in how your clothes fit.

Thyroid issues can definitely be a factor. If you're worried, go get your hormone levels checked—just ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a local lab.

Frank Alvarez8 said:I didn't think I had to specify that part.

Why would you pay?

Just go see your primary care physician, tell them what symptoms you're having—they'll most likely just send you for those tests first.

Everything is fine if you have a decent GP, but my last doctor never knew what to do and was incredibly stingy with referrals.

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:in blood serum and urine tests 🙂

They definitely check for that; I'm speaking from personal experience here.

Magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and chlorides are standard panels in any hospital lab if you have a referral, or you can just pay out of pocket at a private clinic.

mistybear4 said:All I'll say is the trick is converting citrulline into arginine (I'm still not entirely sure what that means, but I'll try to wrap my head around it)

It might be better to actually learn the science before you start throwing terms around!
And besides, we have standard American terminology too!

mistybear4 said:Nitric Oxid

If you're going to use American terms, at least use them CORRECTLY!!!

indigo Girl said:You guys totally ruined my thread 😢

My bad 👋

Based on what you wrote, you aren't eating much, though that really depends on how active you are, your lifestyle, and your body type...

As for junk food, it's always bad, but you won't be harmed if you indulge once in a while.

The body doesn't get "used to" specific foods (like chocolate), but it does adapt to the types and amounts of nutrients you consume. When you shift those ratios, your system reacts accordingly (for better or worse).

mistybear4 said:Look, I told you, I wasn't using an abbreviation for a chemical compound—I was just spelling out Nitric Oxid. You're being a bit mean about it... 😁

And my point still stands: in America, we name our chemical compounds using AMERICAN names!!!

mistybear4 said:You’re being ridiculous. I didn't write N. O. just to label some chemical compound; I used it as a shorthand... I don't get why you're getting so worked up over this. 😕

There are NO abbreviations for chemical formulas!!! And in the US, we use American terminology for chemical names, not English ones!!!
Sit down! 1

mistybear4 said:...along with some extra explanations I heard during a lecture by Dr. Louis Ignarro....

Man, I love this syndrome where illiterate, frustrated people jump at any chance to emphasize that they attended some doctor's lecture.
And imagine, they even took pictures with him!!!

Well, I have a photo with Jovanotti!!!🙂

mistybear4 said:This just proves you're the one stuck on nonsense. Please stop trying to force your own delusions onto me... 😁

So sex equals stupidity now??? 🙄

And I suppose you were delivered to this world by divine intervention instead?

Oh, wait, 😵 you're just some pure, unadulterated plant extract!!!

mistybear4 said:What you actually need isn't found in a pill... 😁

Got something to offer? Maybe what's in your pants?
Thanks, I've already got plenty of that and I consume it regularly. 😎

Douglas Phillips4 said:Man, this is really bothering me. Ever since I was a kid, I haven't been able to wear anything synthetic because my skin just breaks out the second it touches me, especially if I start sweating. A few years back, I had a massive reaction from using Safeguard gel (*antibacterial stuff is the worst), and I used to deal with constant breakouts from using the wrong soaps and lotions (thank Bog, through a total process of trial and error—which was definitely the dumbest way to go about it—I finally figured out what works). Recently, I had a stupid, uncomfortable reaction to some Nivea roll-on, and I’ve noticed an insane sensitivity to my own sweat. Especially in sensitive areas, you know, the groin... and summer and all that sweating is right around the corner. 😢

What could be causing this? Is there any way to prevent or at least soothe it? Baby powder and Aquaphor help, but by then the irritation has already set in. If I ask my family, they'll probably tell me it's because I don't eat enough fruit, but I'm really hoping that isn't the case. Half the people I know are constantly on Claritin for various allergies—is that seriously going to be my only option too?

Avoid synthetics—there's plenty of cotton and linen available.
Use baby wash for showering, and stick to unscented, hypoallergenic deodorants without sprays.
The sweat sensitivity might be due to skin friction in the groin area, or maybe even shaving; if the skin is already irritated, it reacts more easily. Make sure you dry off completely after washing and don't get dressed immediately, especially if you tend to sweat a lot—definitely avoid synthetics then.
Not every allergy can be fixed with antihistamines! Claritin often isn't the answer at all...
Just be careful with skincare products, avoid synthetics, and shower regularly...

mistybear4 said:(if you don't catch the German, just ask nimbledriver81 to translate for you

Thanks! I can handle it myself along with a few other languages

mistybear4 said:it looks like your brain was scrubbed clean by heavy chemicals a long time ago; I actually feel bad for you since your neurons aren't regenerating (they're just dying off) .. 😁

got any pills for me then?🙂 🙂 🙂

nimbledriver81 said:Sarah Gomez52, what McProp is talking about is just my translation of some German text. I think when they say "artificial" in that context, they actually mean multivitamin tablets. He sent me a link himself that proves everything he’s saying is wrong. But he can't see the difference because his biology knowledge is zero.

his only real talent is being a total jerk and talking trash.

I'm heading out for a run now; let him keep rambling if he wants to.

mistybear4 said:Look, the chemical structure—the formula—is just a more precise way of describing things. The real point is how they actually work. That’s where the difference lies, and it's clearly what you're missing here.. 😉

No, you explain it to me! 🙄

mistybear4 said:Are natural vitamins better?
The most important thing is having a balanced blend with high bioavailability.

HALLELUJAH! And you get all that just by eating fruits and vegetables.

mistybear4 said:Synthetic (multi) vitamins tend to lean toward zero.

Explain this concept of synthetic (multi) vitamins to me!!! What are we even talking about???
Besides, there are plenty of plants out there packed with different vitamins—they're basically natural multivitamins!!!

mistybear4 said:Nutrients are absorbed best when they are "built into" the plant matter. In that case, the physical state (colloidal) plays a huge role.

Don't try to lecture me on physical states! Or colloids! You have no idea what you're talking about and you're just throwing around big words to try and impress people. It's misplaced.

mistybear4 said:Additionally, the provitamins always present in plants have a positive effect on nutrient absorption.
👋

Exactly! But you don't get that in those pills, because you claim to be selling vitamins!!! Not fruits and vegetables!!!

northernfalcon30 said:Well, didn't they mention they look identical but work differently? It's because you just can't replicate that perfect balance found in nature through artificial means.

To each their own...😁

Some people are great at analyzing things, but honestly, they struggle when it comes to putting the pieces together.😁

Different strokes for different folks! Exactly! You're talking about the vitamin itself, and it’s the exact SAME thing whether it's isolated from a plant or synthesized in a lab.
If you isolate it from a plant and put it into mistybear4 tablets, then there is nothing else there except that specific vitamin. You don't get any help from the other compounds found in the plant!!! GET IT???
But if you're eating actual fruit or vegetables, then there is a MASSIVE DIFFERENCE!!!

Except mistybear4 doesn't sell produce; they sell vitamins isolated from plants, along with the added side effect of mistybear4 brainwashing.
Maybe that's what makes them absorb better.

Sarah Gomez52
The less they know, the smarter they seem. 😉

Ignorance is bliss!!! 🙂

mistybear4 said:That’s essentially the chemists' rebuttal regarding natural versus synthetic vitamins. They look identical under a microscope, yet they don't seem to pack the same punch. It turns out nature always bundles things together, and that specific ratio seems to be the secret sauce... though who actually knows what that secret is? Only those who have spent the last 25 years researching it. 😎 😁

You don't determine if vitamins are similar or different just by glancing at them through a microscope—that's just posturing to sound smart. You look at their molecular structure and chemical formula. And that formula is EXACTLY the same for both synthetic versions and those isolated from nature.
Besides, what does "natural" vs. "artificial" even mean? If you isolate them and put them side-by-side, not even Bog could tell the difference, let alone you.