Height/Weight ratio
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northernmaker2 said:
...Much like how I have to contend with my own perfectionism on a daily basis. 🙂 🙂
That isn't perfectionism; what you're dealing with every single day is just plain stupidity.
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That isn't perfectionism; what you're dealing with every single day is just plain stupidity.
I can't speak to the broader landscape, but when we're talking about residency, you absolutely have to factor in the availability of specializations. Specifically, the sheer impossibility of getting into the field you actually care about unless you happen to be born with high-level connections. Take one of our few female surgeons who actually made a name for herself globally; here in the States, women face massive hurdles just trying to land a surgical residency. If you don't have the right people in your corner, and you happen to be a woman on top of that... well, you know how it goes.
There are countless examples like this, and we’re already seeing the fallout in the physician shortages within specific specialties. Honestly, when mediocre types—which isn't unique to the medical field—insist on gatekeeping everything to protect their own egos, the truly talented people just look elsewhere. No one wants to wait years for a residency slot only to be forced into a specialty they have zero interest in. It seems much more logical to walk away from the career path entirely rather than spend a lifetime doing work you hate, doesn't it?
There are countless examples like this, and we’re already seeing the fallout in the physician shortages within specific specialties. Honestly, when mediocre types—which isn't unique to the medical field—insist on gatekeeping everything to protect their own egos, the truly talented people just look elsewhere. No one wants to wait years for a residency slot only to be forced into a specialty they have zero interest in. It seems much more logical to walk away from the career path entirely rather than spend a lifetime doing work you hate, doesn't it?
Best magnesium supplements for heart health?
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Grace Jackson11 said:Thanks! If this helps him out, that's a win; if it doesn't hurt, that's also a win. I could probably go on listing all the other middle-age symptoms he's dealing with right now, but I suppose that falls under the category of ZED. :-)
So, did he end up buying that Harley? 🙂
Best magnesium supplements for heart health?
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stormylynx4 said:I’m pretty skeptical about taking magnesium supplements, especially since there haven't been any specific blood tests performed to justify actually needing it.
...I hear you, but if your heart is racing daily, skipping beats (especially those nighttime tremors after 10 PM when you're just trying to rest), or spiking your pulse up to 230 bpm—and considering studies show that roughly 97% of people dealing with mitral valve prolapse suffer from low magnesium levels—what would you choose between beta-blockers and magnesium? Don't get me wrong, I am a huge advocate for getting nutrients through natural sources, but sometimes...
Let's circle back to Grace Jackson11's husband. Even if his levels were determined by an estimate rather than a clinical lab test, I still maintain that boosting magnesium intake through diet, supplemented by tablets during particularly high-stress periods, isn't going to hurt. You just can't treat it as a permanent, long-term fix without caution...
Best magnesium supplements for heart health?
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Grace Jackson11 said:My partner has been dealing with heart palpitations for a little while now. We’ve tried googling everything, but nothing really comes up with a clear answer. He usually describes it as his heart just "skipping a beat," which sounds a bit frantic. Ultimately, both he and I—each looking at it from our own perspective—have come to the conclusion that it might be psychosomatic, given how physically demanding and high-stress his job is. Interestingly, the symptoms always seem to flare up right when he finally manages to relax.
He’s currently taking magnesium and Vitamin B6. I know he can take as much B6 as he needs, but what about magnesium? I was wondering if there are similar concerns with magnesium as there are with calcium, where you shouldn't take it for too long? He tends to take the tablets whenever he feels fatigued or knows he has an especially grueling day ahead. The packaging on this imported bottle is a bit poorly designed; it simply states not to exceed the recommended daily dose (two tablets with plenty of water), but it doesn't actually list the specific composition of the supplement.
I'm in a similar boat. In my case, they initially diagnosed me with mitral valve prolapse, though a recent Doppler ultrasound didn't quite confirm it definitively.
Anyway, regarding magnesium levels in the body: stress can significantly deplete them, and interestingly, a high intake of calcium can also impact that balance since they work in tandem. In other words, my personal philosophy is to focus on increasing magnesium through natural sources—like diet or even supplements like Donat—during normal periods. I would only resort to higher doses via tablets during those specific times when a major increase is truly necessary, such as during periods of intense stress.
That is, quite frankly, my approach...
Height/Weight ratio
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... BMI is just one data point, but it doesn't tell the whole story... After training consistently for a few years now, I’ve found myself at the exact same weight as before, yet my body composition is completely different. I have a much higher muscle percentage and significantly less body fat. So, even though the scale shows the same number, I actually measure in much smaller in inches...
Height/Weight ratio
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Based on standard medical guidelines used here in the States:
BMI < 20 Underweight
BMI 20-24 Healthy weight range (women)
BMI 20-25 Healthy weight range (men)
BMI 25-30 Overweight
BMI > 30 Obese
http://www.mayoclinic.org/bmi-calculator
BMI < 20 Underweight
BMI 20-24 Healthy weight range (women)
BMI 20-25 Healthy weight range (men)
BMI 25-30 Overweight
BMI > 30 Obese
http://www.mayoclinic.org/bmi-calculator
How to get a toned body?
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Henry Doyle82 said:I have a question for those of you who have been training for a while! I’ve always had a naturally muscular, solid build, but lately, I’ve been carrying some extra weight...
I'm wondering if it’s actually worth investing in one of those multi-station weight machines—you know, the kind they sell at places like Dick's Sporting Goods?
In your opinion, what makes more sense: working out at home whenever I can find the time, or making the trek to a commercial gym?
If you want muscle, hit the weights (anaerobic training).
If you want to drop pounds, go for running, cycling, the elliptical, or anything aerobic.
For the absolute best results? You really need to do both.
I felt a lump—any advice?
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It’s possible, though it could also just be some kind of minor irritation, like an inflamed gland or something similar.
I personally tend to deal with that sort of thing after spending too much time riding my bike on a hard seat.
How close is it to the 🙂?
If it's located right by the 🙂, then we might be looking at a Bartholin's cyst. Those don't usually flare up because of cycling... 😉
I personally tend to deal with that sort of thing after spending too much time riding my bike on a hard seat.
How close is it to the 🙂?
If it's located right by the 🙂, then we might be looking at a Bartholin's cyst. Those don't usually flare up because of cycling... 😉
How to get a toned body?
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Just a quick word of caution here: you can put in an incredible amount of work on muscle density, definition, and all that other stuff, but you’re never going to replicate the physique of a Black woman who just happens to sprint for the bus once a month... there is simply a different physiological makeup at play; Black people naturally possess a muscle structure that tends to be much firmer and more compact than what you see in white people...
Workout routine help
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Patrick Fowler83 said:It feels to me like everyone goes through the motions of being healthy, but nobody actually takes real responsibility for their own body. To be more specific, if you’re consistently active, you shouldn't just find yourself gaining ten pounds only to go on a crash diet and then gain it all back again.
To put it bluntly, people lack any real sense of health consciousness, which naturally includes regular exercise.
Hmm... that's quite an interesting journey you took to reach that conclusion. You started with absolutely zero information...
From having no data points at all, you jumped straight to a sweeping generalization about everyone...
I see you weren't exactly winning any awards for logic back in high school...🙄
Have you ever heard of the massive gap between saying "nobody" and saying "everyone"?
Workout routine help
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Fitness, cycling, the whole nerve-wracking ordeal...
You really should have put together a poll; I think people would have found that quite interesting to weigh in on...
You really should have put together a poll; I think people would have found that quite interesting to weigh in on...
OCD: General Discussion Thread
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I don't claim to be an expert on this, but if I'm understanding the concept correctly, can we actually manage the progression by actively resisting that internal urge to give in to the impulse to perform xy?
Best home gym equipment?
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A home stationary bike paired with some dumbbells and similar gear for the anaerobic portion of the workout...
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Contact lens solutions - Allstate brand reviews
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gentlecanyon92 says:
As for me, after I clean my contacts, I always rinse them in water... I even rinse them before putting them in my eyes.
Oh, I absolutely cannot believe this! In water!? 😲
I am seriously in disbelief right now!
Doctors' strike
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Casey Cook10 said:It seems Americans have somehow managed to grow accustomed to almost every other perk that comes with capitalism, yet there remains one persistent sticking point: the belief that healthcare should be entirely free.
Seriously, what on earth are you even doing here?
It truly feels like a blessing when things come to you without any cost at all. There is a certain kind of unexpected grace in finding something valuable for free.
Honestly, I have to ask—what kind of movie are you living in?
Whatever... just go back there!
...and take Babić along with you!
Ga😠 It’s such a snobbish way to look at things. Honestly, it’s like people act as if doctors are the only ones putting in the actual work. It’s incredibly dismissive.
Doctors' strike
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The core issue here is that we can't seem to get doctors to clarify which country they actually reside in.
As for the patients out there cheering on this doctors' strike, I suppose they haven't realized the reality of the situation yet. Soon enough, they'll be the ones carrying their own medicine and hygiene supplies into the hospital, all while risking sepsis because the facility's sanitation budget has been gutted. And if we go ahead and hike up physician salaries now, what happens next? They'll just end up having to haul their own hospital beds from home and foot the entire bill for their own treatment:
it’s all one big pot and the coffers are empty. If you hand more money to the doctors, it’s being snatched directly out of the patients' pockets.
plain and simple.
A bit of advice for those doctors who seem to think they're the only undervalued professionals left, acting as if they hold some kind of superior rights over the rest of this pathetic nation: why not switch careers to landmine clearance? You could spend your days as forestry workers clearing out the wilderness for $0.50.
And regarding that idiot spokesperson, Babić: when they finally stumble upon a bomb, I hope they toss a handful of rotting filth right onto it!
As for the patients out there cheering on this doctors' strike, I suppose they haven't realized the reality of the situation yet. Soon enough, they'll be the ones carrying their own medicine and hygiene supplies into the hospital, all while risking sepsis because the facility's sanitation budget has been gutted. And if we go ahead and hike up physician salaries now, what happens next? They'll just end up having to haul their own hospital beds from home and foot the entire bill for their own treatment:
it’s all one big pot and the coffers are empty. If you hand more money to the doctors, it’s being snatched directly out of the patients' pockets.
plain and simple.
A bit of advice for those doctors who seem to think they're the only undervalued professionals left, acting as if they hold some kind of superior rights over the rest of this pathetic nation: why not switch careers to landmine clearance? You could spend your days as forestry workers clearing out the wilderness for $0.50.
And regarding that idiot spokesperson, Babić: when they finally stumble upon a bomb, I hope they toss a handful of rotting filth right onto it!
Help! Stomach issues!!??
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It doesn't necessarily have to be ulcerative colitis, but there is definitely something going on in your intestines.
Given the sheer number of possibilities here—ranging from nothing at all or simple IBS to various autoimmune conditions or even "the one" specific disease—seeing a gastroenterologist is really your only move. You need to pinpoint exactly what you're dealing with; this isn't something you should just brush off.
Honestly, forget about the aloe vera until you actually know what the underlying issue is. You should start treatment only once you know exactly what you are treating. So, please, let's avoid unnecessary experimentation: get the diagnostic tests done first, and then move on to treatment.
Given the sheer number of possibilities here—ranging from nothing at all or simple IBS to various autoimmune conditions or even "the one" specific disease—seeing a gastroenterologist is really your only move. You need to pinpoint exactly what you're dealing with; this isn't something you should just brush off.
Honestly, forget about the aloe vera until you actually know what the underlying issue is. You should start treatment only once you know exactly what you are treating. So, please, let's avoid unnecessary experimentation: get the diagnostic tests done first, and then move on to treatment.