Posts by Mark Wright13

It looks to me like you’re dealing with some chronic spinal issues.
Unfortunately, there’s just way too little emphasis placed on maintaining spinal health here in the States, which is exactly why we see so many complications stemming from poor posture and spinal misalignment.

Since I don't know the specific nature of your condition, you might want to consider seeing a chiropractor—you really never know what might help.
Beyond that, there are various corrective exercises for the spine that a physical therapist could recommend, or you could always try practicing yoga.

If you happen to have a pool nearby, ice swimming could also be a viable option for you.

But I’ll say it again: talk to your doctor first!

Look, maybe you haven't noticed it until now, but coffee acts as a total laxative. Beyond the fact that various medical circles back this up, I know it to be true from my own firsthand experience.

Now that you're aware of how it works, you just have to start managing your intake.
For instance, you could switch over to decaf—since caffeine is actually the primary culprit behind those side effects—or just skip that heavy morning brew,
and then later on, have a latte when you know you’ll have enough time to hit the restroom within half an hour (personally, I sometimes have to run there in five minutes flat), and you'll be all set! 😁

Are you having any issues with blood flow in your legs lately?

Body hair tends to just drop off when the follicles stop getting enough hydration—it’s basically a mass suicide triggered by a total lack of nutrients.

fadedpanther8 said:This is a really interesting topic. I’m wondering what the absolute best way is to take pills. Specifically, I'm looking at things like over-the-counter cold and flu meds or similar stuff.

The simplest and most logical approach is just to actually read the instruction leaflet included in the medication box.
Every single drug possesses its own unique pharmacokinetic profile, which is why following the specific administration instructions to the letter is absolutely vital.
For instance, a lot of medications come with a recommendation to be taken an hour before a meal or two hours after, essentially as a safeguard to ensure food doesn't accidentally interfere with how the drug is absorbed.
If clinical trials have specifically proven that food won't impact how the medication moves from the intestinal wall into the bloodstream, then the instructions will clearly state that it can be taken regardless of whether you've eaten.

As for grapefruit juice, it is a well-documented fact that it messes with the absorption of numerous drugs, usually by blocking it, which means significantly less of the medication actually reaches your bloodstream.
Because of this notorious interaction with grapefruit, modern pharmaceutical companies now test for this exact interference whenever they develop any new medication.