I’ve noticed a weird trend where people are still finding ways to breathe life into old consoles that were technically obsolete a decade ago. Is it just nostalgia, or is there something genuinely better about the simplicity of older tech compared to everything we have now?
Dystonia and dystonic syndrome are definitely not the same thing, and what your child actually "has" is dystonic syndrome, which is basically just a label they slap on any deviation from normal muscle tone—it’s what they refer to when they talk about fluctuating tone, leaning more toward hypertonia, which essentially means the child feels a bit "stiffer." You see these kinds of diagnoses being handed out to every other kid in Washington, D.C. these days, and everyone ends up heading off to Mount Everest for some specialized "exercises." If the bleeding was minor (I assume Sabol mentioned the specific grade), it usually resolves itself without any lasting consequences.
You’re supposed to get vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus, though I honestly fail to see how that has anything to do with the flu 🤷
While those vaccinations are technically mandatory under the law, I haven't heard of anyone actually being fined for skipping them. There's also the matter of legal rights regarding refusing medical interventions, so you might find some leverage there.
That said, if I were in your shoes, I’d suggest looking into the specific vaccine and the diseases it targets before making a move. Being unprotected against tetanus is a particularly messy situation to deal with.
frogy, I find that particular section rather unsettling as well, though if my memory serves me correctly—and I recall seeing this specifically on one of those vaccine promotional posters—it stated that a significant percentage of people develop Lyme disease without ever actually remembering a tick bite!
Nowhere to be found! 😢 The only thing I could track down was some Pliva-equivalent disinfectant at the local pharmacy, but even then, they didn't have the gel—just the liquid version.
hiddentiger80 said:I could use some advice from the macrobiotic crowd. I picked up a little guide from Ukushi and decided to try making some brown rice, following their specific water-to-grain ratio to a T. They suggested using a pressure cooker and letting it run for a full 50 minutes. A few people in my circle tried to tell me that sounded like overkill, but I didn't listen—I figured I’d follow the instructions to the letter. Well, fifteen minutes later, everything was scorched. 😠 I’m still scrubbing the pot today, wondering where I went wrong. Any ideas? From now on, I'm just sticking to a standard stainless steel pot and doing things the traditional way. 😁
The heat needs to be extremely low, and honestly, you really ought to use a flame tamer—that little metal disk with the holes that sits right over the burner to diffuse the heat.
Dr. Harni tends to point her patients toward Dr. Ćurić, though it seems less about medical necessity and more about their personal friendship; she essentially writes out prescriptions and referrals for her patients—and perhaps others for all I know—based entirely on his supposed expertise, all without any actual physical examination taking place. He is quite a pleasant man, at least.
Waiting for Pap smear results has become an endless ordeal due to the massive backlog facing cytologists. Even with Dr. Harni running a private practice, you’re looking at a two-week wait because she insists on sending everything to a specific cytologist who is supposedly excellent, but is perpetually overwhelmed by the volume of work.
😁 Let’s be realistic: people graduating from conservatories aren't exactly raking in the dough, and the vast majority never actually make it as soloists. Most graduates end up playing in orchestras, teaching at schools, or working as accompanists—which, if you ask me, are all perfectly decent, respectable ways to make a living. Perhaps we should consider that when we enroll our children in music school, we aren't forcing a specific destiny on them, but rather providing them with the mere possibility of pursuing music professionally one day. I’m not talking about chasing stardom; I mean giving them the option to choose an instrument and a college based on a foundation that allows for a steady career in the field.
Linda Wilson51, if you head over to our home forum—specifically the IVF section on the Moms & Babies boards—you’ll find a massive amount of information that should be right up your alley. On top of that, the Beta Association, which focuses on infertility advocacy, has launched its own dedicated forum recently. As far as I understand, the entire process is covered at no cost to you, and Medicare picks up the tab for the medications through three separate attempts. That said, your best bet is to hunt for specifics from people who have actually lived through this and have years of experience under their belts. I'm wishing you nothing but the best, and honestly, just try not to give any thought to the senseless comments you might encounter. 😘
It’s highly probable we're looking at an intolerance; honestly, I think she just has a deep-seated aversion to food in general. My mother deals with lactose intolerance, and I suspect I have a milder version of the same issue myself—we both find milk pretty revolting. For her, it’s more intense; drinking it makes her feel quite nauseous, and there have even been times when she ended up vomiting. She can manage yogurt and fermented dairy products, though, since the lactose is already broken down in those, but then again, people with extreme sensitivities often can't handle those either.
I completely get where you're coming from, crimsonpuma48; I’ve often felt that same impulse to track down a doctor who truly made a difference in my life, only to find myself stuck because I have no way to reach them. Every attempt at a gesture seems trivial or misplaced once I actually sit down to think about it. I had high hopes for uncovering some clever suggestions here, but so far, nothing has quite hit the mark. Let's hear it, doctors 😬
Kyle Lee7 said:Even plain water is considered taboo for macrobiotics enthusiasts, who insist on drinking exactly two glasses a day and urinating three times daily. Everyone I’ve ever spoken to regarding this topic—including one individual who followed the diet for an entire year—claims that people adhering to such a regimen end up looking gray, sallow, and dehydrated, almost appearing lifeless and sluggish, with a vacant stare in their eyes, which clearly suggests that such a restrictive lifestyle isn't beneficial for the body in the long run.
Now, this is the specific macrobiotic principle that I find most repulsive and dangerous, and honestly, I believe it caused me significant harm. Though, I have to admit—if heaven forbid I were forced back into it, I would probably turn to macrobiotics again regardless of the risks. I don't eat meat or eggs and keep dairy to an absolute minimum anyway, but I am specifically referring to the macrobiotic approach itself. The reason is simple: my own experience convinced me that it works, and I have encountered many others for whom macrobiotics was instrumental in their recovery.
It’s true that we are looking at two quite distinct dietary approaches when it comes to actual food, primarily because the philosophy behind "natural" healing is similar enough that macrobioticians and Ayurvedic practitioners often find common ground. However, dairy isn't just a minor detail—Ayurvedic nutrition relies heavily on dairy products since it is fundamentally rooted in Indian cuisine, whereas macrobiotics rejects them entirely, viewing them as highly detrimental. Even the use of spices varies wildly. That said, I have no idea how an Ayurvedic practitioner would actually treat a specific illness because I lack that firsthand experience; my entire understanding of Ayurveda comes from just two books I read—one was an Ayurvedic cookbook, and the other was a book by Deepak Chopra 😬 which is where I discovered I have a Pitta constitution.
Kyle Lee7, I agree with everything you're saying, though macrobioticians don't really focus on locally grown food so much as food grown within specific climatic zones, which means Japanese food is what typically suits us. Regarding tradition, many of our own classic dishes actually fit into the macrobiotic kitchen—things like cornmeal, sauerkraut, barley porridge, and so on. But yes, I also find many of the ingredients used in macrobiotic diets to be unappealing, and I found it quite difficult to eat them while I was undergoing a macrobiotic regimen. The reason it's structured this way is simply because it was developed by the Japanese; it would be a wonderful thing if someone applied macrobiotic principles to our traditional American cuisine—Zlatko Nanić does something similar to that, and anyone can follow suit.
When it comes to treatment, however, I believe one should fully entrust themselves to those who possess actual experience in the field, because in those situations, things like umeboshi plums and nori seaweed serve a very specific medicinal purpose in the diet (perhaps there are equivalents in our local traditions, but I wouldn't know). Even if some macrobiotic rules and principles lean more toward the realm of belief, I still maintain that macrobiotics is a solid system to attempt when seeking alternative ways to manage illness. I would recommend it to anyone, and I would certainly apply it to myself again if I ever fell ill.
There is a massive thread on this forum, in the spirituality subforum I believe, regarding the use of macrobiotics to treat cancer; it is a very compelling read.
Ayurveda and macrobiotics represent two entirely distinct dietary philosophies. You can think of Ayurveda as a branch of Indian cuisine tied closely to traditional natural medicine, whereas macrobiotics traces its roots back to Japan. The distinction is actually quite straightforward: Ayurvedic cooking frequently incorporates milk and dairy products, while macrobiotics strips them out entirely. I’m not certain if anyone in Washington, D.C. is practicing Ayurvedic healing, but there is a dedicated macrobiotic center in New York City located on Fifth Avenue that focuses heavily on supporting people dealing with various illnesses.
You can find plenty of information regarding all of this online
At the New York City location, they require you to complete an introductory weekend seminar called John Doe before you can move on to a private consultation with a macrobiotic advisor, Elvis Presley, who will then design a specific nutritional and therapeutic program tailored to your needs.
To get started with Macron, you really ought to—if not absolutely must—complete an introductory course called the Macron Weekend. I can't quite recall the exact price tag, though I’m sure it’s climbed since I last attended. Their cooking school isn't exactly cheap either, but since it's structured in stages, you can probably manage the payments incrementally. As for Sirius, I don't know the first thing about them, but if you're looking to dive into macrobiotics, I would definitely suggest Macron; they've essentially been the pioneers of the movement here in America 😁—they've been at it longer than anyone else. Starting with the Macron Weekend is your best bet, and then there's a follow-up weekend course, I believe it's called Macrobiotics for Health, along with various cooking workshops. Between those and some good literature, you should have more than enough to get your footing, while the cooking school serves as a sort of advanced supplement.
I haven't noticed Dr. Harni engaging with any questions on his own forum lately. However, it looks like the Gynecology sub-forum over on Cybermed is actually up and running again, so you might want to give it a shot there.
It wasn't entirely clear from the initial post why the OP was running all these tests; it sounded more like they were looking for a systematic, full-body overhaul—something Medicare definitely doesn't cover.
Eisenfaust, if I were you, I’d suggest seeing a private internist instead; let a professional tell you which tests are actually necessary, because trying to self-diagnose your own lab work is just asking for trouble. There are plenty of places like the Mayo Clinic where you can get everything handled in one go; personally, I’ve used specialists at a high-end clinic in Chicago for my gastrointestinal issues.
That said, your primary care physician might just be insensitive or stingy with referrals, though there's a chance they're actually being smart about it. In my experience, when I complained to my doctor about needing a physiotherapist, he didn't just brush me off—he pulled a customized exercise regimen right out of his desk drawer for me. 😬 😉
There is a subtle but fundamental distinction here compared to other medical conditions—pregnancy isn't a disease, childbirth isn't an illness, and women giving birth aren't patients (nor should they ever be treated as such). Because of this, a woman should first and foremost have the autonomy to decide where, how, and with whom she chooses to give birth. Furthermore, in this specific context, she ought to have the right to access every possible resource to ensure a birth without tearing or unnecessary intervention; an episiotomy should only be performed if it is absolutely unavoidable and truly the superior clinical choice in that exact moment. In our hospitals, however, these procedures are performed routinely, much like so many other aspects of labor and delivery that have been reduced to mere checkboxes on a standard protocol.