Posts by jadesailor14

If you get the chance, definitely pick up some Omega-3 and 6 supplements while you're traveling through Austria—I think they're those softgel capsules kind.
They are way, way cheaper there!

I bet a massage would really help you out too. It might not be a total miracle cure, but it'll definitely make things feel a bit easier.

Welcome aboard, Matthew Sullivan32!
During my first pregnancy, my legs swelled up so much that I actually got used to the feeling—I honestly thought I had little extra bits poking out from my nightgown after the baby was born!

That vein gel from Dr. Theiss is actually really great
as are those Veneton capsules. If you’re able to take them, they work well, though they're a bit heavy on my stomach. To be fair, almost everything does; even chamomile tea makes me feel a little queasy sometimes!

I actually just spotted an ad for that!
If you're ever hanging out in Chicago, they have a location right on Labor Street where you can check them out in person.
They basically work similarly to lymphatic drainage massage.
I’ve seen similar setups—though those go all the way up, kind of like fish—in various beauty salons around town.

Are you being serious right now?
Your answers are always just, "Well, some people managed to fix their issues by..." and then you claim these people meet up regularly for meetings.
I’ve asked you multiple times who we're actually talking about and where these meetings even take place.
But I haven't gotten a single straight answer from you.
Trust me, I know exactly what's causing my own problems.
And yeah, maybe I'm being a little cynical or sarcastic.
But hey, at least I'm smart!

Come on, let's hear your actual advice out in the open.

You're back!!!
That is just wonderful.
Now you should try getting your wife to use that magic powder—you can whip it up in like 1,001 delicious ways!
And I bet I could run like a track star too.

I struggle with rheumatoid arthritis, though, and I deal with a lot of fluid retention.
As for those gadgets, I'm not so sure. My daughter actually ordered one of those vibration massagers from one of those late-night TV commercials—you know, that standing contraption with the belts that massages you? I have to say, it’s fantastic! It really gets the circulation moving and the massage is so good that my swelling actually goes down. They cost about $467.
Also, I feel so much better since I almost completely cut out grains and rice. There used to be days when I couldn't even sign my name because my joints were so painfully stiff.
One year, I used to go for about ten body wrap treatments at a local spa, followed by massages. That was absolutely heavenly.
I'm planning to go again soon, I just haven't been able to find the time to make it happen!

That's what an agent told me over the phone about a year ago.
I actually called to set up an appointment for my daughter, but we just couldn't seem to nail down a time that worked!

Jonathan Harris74 said:I actually just booked an appointment with Dr. Pavic! A friend of mine was doing this therapy and managed to fix a -10 prescription! I have no idea if he was just pulling my leg, though! I'm heading in late August—I'm currently at -5 with astigmatism—so we'll see! They told me that after just a month of exercises, my vision should be right on the edge of normal!

Wish me luck!

👍

I'll definitely let you guys know how it goes!

I'm really curious to see if those exercises actually work.

Does $1167still believe in them?

Sarah Cruz2 said:I actually chatted with a doctor recently who was part of the group that trained the first generation of American specialists when the first contact lens lab opened here in the States!

Basically, I asked him about the difference between daily disposables or soft lenses versus RGP or hard lenses (since it feels like nobody wears hard ones anymore). He totally agreed with me—he said it’s mostly just marketing and consumer trends, rather than any major medical necessity.

From my own experience, none of the other types have ever felt as good as my hard lenses. I have astigmatism, and doctors used to tell me I couldn't wear lenses at all, or maybe just soft ones.

I really think it's all just clever marketing. I will never regret sticking with my hard lenses because I just can't get that same level of sharpness and clarity from semi-rigid or soft ones.

And honestly, ever since I started wearing them, my prescription hasn't gone up once, whereas it always seemed to climb when I wore glasses! I recommend them to everyone!!!!

Nola Vinogradski?

I had heard different stories, though—that for astigmatism, soft lenses aren't really an option because they're larger and sit differently, and since the eye is curved with astigmatism, they might not fit quite right.

As far as vision goes, soft lenses actually work better for me. Especially at night; it doesn't take nearly as long for my eyes to adjust to light and dark, and I don't see the edges of the lenses at all. There's no blurring at the periphery. I have such a wideeeee field of vision!

electricwalker17 said:My ten-year-old has a -3.75 prescription, and it jumped by half a diopter in just six months! I asked our ophthalmologist about contact lenses, but he said it's still too early. Should I go ahead and pick up some "daily" disposables on my own, or should I really wait for his green light? Also, how do lenses hold up when swimming in the ocean or a pool? Do they need to come out, or can the water just wash them right out of your eye?

My daughter has been wearing soft contacts since she was eight.
She’s actually pretty clumsy, but she’s incredibly diligent with them—cleaning them, soaking them, following all the rules perfectly.
I definitely wouldn't recommend buying them without professional advice; maybe get a second opinion from another eye doctor first to compare notes.

As for swimming and snorkeling...
The real issue is with hard lenses because the water can actually dislodge them. I’ve actually had the wind blow them right out of my eyes twice!
You can absolutely snorkel or swim with soft contacts. I haven't tried it myself, but my daughter does it all the time—even scuba diving with full gear down to quite a few meters deep.
Now, obviously, just because she does it doesn't mean it works for everyone.
If someone finds contacts uncomfortable or isn't brave enough to swim in them, you can always just grab a prescription mask instead!

James Newman4 said:Come check out this cellular nutrition seminar next week! You can see for yourself who’s actually carrying more extra weight—you or me? I can even run a body fat percentage test for you right there... 😉 👍

Thanks so much for the invite, but I think I'll pass.
Having that much intelligence and beauty concentrated in one single person would honestly be a bit much for me to handle!
I might just get dizzy!

James Newman4 said:If you came here looking for peace and quiet, you picked the wrong spot! You’ll find way more tranquility living in a sleepy suburb like Naperville instead. 👋

The fact that you and your crowd don't grasp how vital hydration is—while simultaneously puffing out your chests with fancy "titles" and arguing against common sense—is honestly your issue to deal with, not mine. 😉

No, I'm sorry, but you aren't just sad.
You're pathetic.

James Newman4 said:Didn't your grandma tell you to eat your carrots if you wanted better eyesight? Haha! 😕 😁

Poor guy.

Amanda Lee42 said:Who knows? Maybe he was carrying an extra 110 pounds before this, so it actually is progress!🙂
By the way, how sure are you that it’s actually Mac Gregor? It crossed my mind that it might be his son, or maybe it really is the partner he claims—I assume they all run in the same circles and attend all the same seminars, right?

1. Sure, it's progress. But if you're out here claiming you're gorgeous and sexy while posting a photo like that, you definitely have some issues going on upstairs!
2. He's slipped up a few times too, trying to pass off stories and experiences as his own when he'd already written about them in Meci.

James Newman4 said:The sexist remarks he’s talking about are basically the only thing people enjoy on this forum! Personally, I’m not one of those guys who just showers everyone with empty flattery; I prefer being straight with someone, whether they want to hear it or not... 😉 😁

If you randomly drop a comment like "you'd be better off if 🙂" or "I would totally 🙂" without any provocation, that's just plain sexism, not "the truth."
Honestly, what a pathetic way for a man to act.
I can't stand the bootlickers either, but this kind of behavior actually makes me feel sick.

Amanda Lee42 said:1. It gives you "thick skin," meaning it really helps calm your nerves.😁 😉 😁
Come on, James Newman4, where'd you disappear to? Weren't you helping us out with Herbalife before???

Well, that "thick skin" feeling goes right deep under the surface, just like we've all seen.
And get this: the guy selling the weight loss supplement (since that's how this whole thing started) is someone carrying at least 30 extra pounds.
And I don't mean he's just slightly over his ideal weight—I mean he's carrying 30 pounds of extra weight for a man his age!

James Newman4 said:I was actually one of the first people to try Herbalife specifically for my health, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it's doing much for me? 😲 😁

Could you share how exactly Herbalife helped you out?
For my overall wellness.

James Newman4 said:Amanda Lee42, you hit the nail on the head! I definitely prefer sticking to facts and actual logic rather than listening to all that neighborhood gossip and hearsay.

Oh, for sure. You post those "before and after" photos where, honestly, even I can see they look like two completely different people!
That’s what real proof looks like.

nimbledriver81 said:Then top it off with some strawberries and fresh cream cheese. 🙂

I just popped a cherry and currant yogurt cake from my local bakery into the fridge. It looks amazing! 😍, all marbled with light and dark red swirls. It’s not too sweet and super fluffy.

But jadesailor14 can't have any 🙂 🙂 🙂.

Anthony Rodriguez58 said:....

PS:
I just wanted to mention that, on top of everything else, working with Kemik is a hundred times more exhausting than dealing with you!😉

Kemik deserves some serious payback.
Let's run him through the wringer!

Anthony Rodriguez58 said:Come on, don't embarrass yourself... why are you talking such nonsense?
What does James Newman44 have to do with recommending that people drink water, whether it's tap or bottled?
And please, tell me, how much does a bottle of mineral water actually cost?
Or how much does a glass of tap water cost?
It feels really petty to me, attacking someone for no reason in this thread just because of some other topic... 👎

Well, Anthony Rodriguez58, the reason is simple. No matter what topic gets started, James Newman44 ALWAYS ends up trying to sell his "miracle" healing powder.
You even said yourself that he doesn't post anywhere else except in the health section, so basically, he just uses this forum as his own personal billboard.
As for his morals, I'd rather not even go there. Our dear friend here has popped up on several different threads rambling about how amazing and healing Herbalife products are. He even tried to push them onto people with sick children using some pretty nasty comments. His logic is that there's a "cure" for permanent healing (he makes a distinction between a cure and "healing," apparently), but the problem is that we just don't want to give it to our kids.
Honestly, I don't even feel like writing more about him.
He gave me a little laugh, though—and laughter is good for the soul!
Personally, I think he (and any future clones!) should be banned from the forum. His entire presence here boils down to selling Herbalife. Everything he writes is just a copy-paste job from promotional flyers and brochures; there isn't a single original thought or personal experience in there. An experience like "I cram this into my body and I feel great" doesn't mean anything. It's like saying someone feels great after a cup of milk every morning—if I drank that for three days straight, I'd be stuck in bed!
The only original thing about him is those sexist comments. He's your typical construction site guy.