briskeagle38 said:If you ask me, an IQ score is just some random number people use to brag when they don't really have anything else going for them in life.
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I couldn't agree more!
Plus, honestly, 132 is more than enough. I'd much rather be a well-adjusted person with a 132 than someone with a 150 who acts like a total weirdo... which is usually how it goes anyway...
Yeah, aspartame definitely isn't the healthiest thing out there, and apparently, it can trigger Headaches, plus Acesulfame K isn't exactly 100% safe either. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, so on its own, it’s nothing harmful or dangerous. The real issue is if someone has phenylketonuria and can't metabolize it, but that's a very rare hereditary condition.
Personally, I just stay away from artificial sweeteners altogether; I'd much rather just indulge in a few extra calories every now and then... 😁
I actually find this site pretty helpful for looking up food additives: Chemical Cuisine http://chemistry.about.com/gi/dynami...hemcuisine.htm
This one is also great for breaking down what all those E-numbers actually mean: http://www.lactose.co.uk/milkallergy...itives100.html
Jamie Clark74 said:Having dealt with chronic issues for 32 years—including a Laminectomy at L5/S1 back in the day—I can tell you from experience that I've thrown a ton of money down the drain trying everything "specialists" suggested. It’s just like so many other gadgets out there... massages, ultrasound, TENS units, magnets, Copper, even praying to God... you name it, I've tried it.
Look, massage isn't going to fix a disc issue, magnets have pretty questionable therapeutic effects at best, and TENS is really just for managing acute pain—meaning it basically just masks what you're feeling. Ultrasound won't heal your spine either.
Here are a few basic exercises for the lumbar spine: - Lie on your stomach with your arms and legs extended, then slowly lift the opposite arm and leg off the floor alternately. - Do the same thing but start on all fours, lifting the opposite arm and leg; you should really feel those back muscles engaging. - Just your standard back extensions—and honestly, the slower you go, the better! There are plenty more out there, but these are the fundamentals that anyone can do...
Also, you really need to make sure your core strength and lower back strength are balanced. Don't overwork one while totally neglecting the other.
One huge thing, though—whenever you're lifting something, don't bend over at the waist to grab it. Always lift from a squat!
Kenneth Hernandez67, I’ve already told you, I’m pretty skeptical that you’re actually a medical professional in real life😁
Even standard orthopedic textbooks state that wearing orthotics won't actually fix arch issues, and they shouldn't even be given to kids unless they're actually experiencing pain. My feet were absolutely killing me when they tried to force those inserts on me back in the day...
I guess it just depends on who you ask. It's one of those things where 🙂
Here you go, Jamie Clark74, I'm starting this thread for you since we were just debating all this at the chiropractor's office. There's also another one over on page 4 if you want to check it out.
She might have been talking about how bone density shifts when hormones start changing... Honestly, I’m no expert on that side of things, but I do know that girls seem to be almost immune to certain orthopedic issues after they hit puberty—like slipping hip dysplasia, where the femoral head starts sliding out of place...
Some people dealing with fallen arches can face some pretty intense issues, too—everything from foot and calf pain to aching knees, hips, and even bunions. Orthotics can definitely help, but they really need to be custom-made for you. Don't let anyone talk you into buying some cheap, mass-produced junk off a shelf.
Just keep in mind, orthotics aren't going to "cure" your fallen arches; they just provide that artificial support to help fix your biomechanics...
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:If your flat feet aren't actually causing you any pain or issues, wearing orthotics isn't going to do anything for them at all.🙂
I couldn't agree more! Honestly, I think people just need to spend more time walking barefoot—maybe hitting a beach in Florida or just heading out on some hiking trails with uneven ground... you can't just spend your whole life walking on hard, flat pavement.
jadetinker85 said:Has this ever happened to you guys? Like, you just completely blank on taking your pill for the day...
I haven't actually done this, but there was one time I accidentally took two pills in a single day. I took my pill like I usually do, went out on the town, came home late, and for some reason, I got it into my head that I’d totally missed my dose. So, I ended up taking another one about four hours later. Nothing major happened, really... just some cramping in my lower abdomen, kind of like those pre-period aches you get... Actually, I wouldn't recommend it...
I don't have any exams coming up right now, but I totally get it when someone is "in the zone" because they've got some nasty midterm looming over them—they just shut everyone else out. Honestly, I’m no better. Usually, when I’m in that headspace, my study partner just sends me to the kitchen for a quick snack to cool off. And yeah, I'll head there myself whenever I see her nerves are starting to fray...
Look, I’m not trying to pick a fight with you! I honestly thought you might have a point there—those exams over there are absolute monsters.
I mean, I’ve never been the type to just pull two hours of studying and call it a day. For me, it’s at least six to eight hours every single day. Then, once the exams are finally over, I just take a few days off and completely zone out... If I start grinding like that back in December, you can imagine how much work I actually put in.
Susan Miller65, what kind of brutal degree are you even tackling?
I mean, does it really matter if I have seven exams with 800 pages of reading each, or fourteen exams with 400 pages... It’s not like I’m counting how many hours someone spends studying or deciding whose major is "harder." At the end of the day, my goal is just to come out of this as an expert—someone who actually knows their stuff, can land a great job, or maybe even launch a private business and make good money doing what I actually love...
Nathan Collins2 said:Can you actually back up that claim about hormonal storms happening all the time? I'd really appreciate that.🙂 Why would a break happen as often as every five months? Don't you think the body needs its own rhythm, where "regular" breaks could be every five, six, ten, or even twelve months? And what would a break after two years mean? I assume you meant after two years, but then having a break for at least two or three months... that sounds more logical to me.
Look, I can't give you medical advice because I'm not a gynecologist—that’s just my take as a regular person. My thought is that ovaries should either be fully active or essentially "put to sleep." To me, it feels like that weird situation where you take a two-hour nap, someone wakes you up, you fall back asleep for another two hours, and you end up feeling even more exhausted than before you slept. I remember reading somewhere that recent research suggests these breaks might not even be necessary.
I don't know a ton about pausing things since I moved away from birth control ages ago—and honestly, I'm speaking from experience now, not just as a layperson, when I say I'm not a fan of them at all.
Taking a break every five months is just overkill. It’s basically like poking a hormonal hornets' nest constantly. Honestly, you should maybe only consider a pause once every year or two at most... I mean, every gynecologist seems to have their own little theory anyway.
Either you have a photographic memory or college is just way too easy for you. I can pick things up pretty fast myself, but even then, for those mid-level exams, I still have to grind for about two weeks—and that's at least 6 to 8 hours a day. I've still got four more finals left to take, though I’ve already had to retake ten of them so far...
I mean, you have no idea how drained I feel after being on my feet for 14 hours... my head is absolutely pounding 😢, and honestly, all I can think about is how much I want to crawl into bed. And the worst part? I haven't even started studying yet 😢
Ugh, I just finished up an exam and now I’m staring down the barrel of having to study for the next one since it’s this coming Wednesday. I just can't seem to get started... My little one is being such a handful today, too. He's tiny, but he's a total pain in the ass.
Hey, I actually tried Mercilon/Mircette from Organon before, and honestly, I think they're pretty much identical or at least very similar. If I remember correctly, it’s got 0.02mg of ethinyl estradiol and 0.15mg of desogestrel.
So, I just double-checked online (http://www.hormonalniantikoncepce.cz/prehled.php3), and it turns out the only real difference is the progestin component. Personally, I handled them really well. The only thing I noticed was a dip in my libido, though looking back, that probably wasn't even caused by the pill—just some life drama I was dealing with at the time. My breasts didn't swell nearly as much as they did on Yaz, and I didn't deal with any water retention or headaches at all. Just a heads-up, though, some women on these super low-dose pills do experience spotting, like just a tiny bit of bleeding between cycles. Good luck!
Just try to picture my second month of this year—I was pulling 10 to 12 hours of studying every single day just to prep for four different exams... I was absolutely wiped out. But hey, it'll be worth it because I’m going to clear my entire academic year by July 15th, including all those leftover credits I had to make up.
I honestly do most of my studying at home, usually alongside a classmate. We have a great system where we take breaks for smokes or grab a quick coffee, and before you know it, we've easily put in an 8 to 10 hour stretch. I only really head to the library if I have a massive gap between classes and need somewhere to kill some time. I just can't stand sitting in those library chairs; they're so uncomfortable and they totally wreck my back 😁