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If you're struggling with energy levels, my buddy handles that by hitting the trails...
The guy basically treks across the entire country and crushes these insanely intense races.... he's out there running 20 miles or more through the mountains... absolute beast.
Give that a shot... though I doubt you'll end up with any extra energy from it.
And I'm being dead serious here, no joke.
Your head and your knees are gonna be absolutely trashed.

Henry Mitchell2 said:Hello, everyone.

I am 21 years old and have recently started training in both Aikido and Judo. My Aikido sessions consist of three 90-minute classes per week, while Judo is twice a week for an hour each.
I am curious about how these two disciplines complement one another. Currently, I find myself accidentally applying techniques from one style during the other, though I assume this confusion will dissipate as my proficiency increases.😁.
Furthermore, I wanted to ask if you believe this volume of training is insufficient—particularly regarding Judo. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a local club with a schedule that fits my current availability. My only real alternative is to join the competitive squad, which would increase my training to three or four times a week. However, I am unsure what value that would provide for someone still at the white belt level.🙂.

Personally, I think you've taken on way too much. Training five times a week is more than enough, but trying to juggle two different styles... it's overkill.
It would be a totally different story if you were already a black belt in one of them and were just "broadening your horizons" by picking up the second.
To me, it feels a bit like you're forcing it... don't take this the wrong way... I'm not trying to be mean.

Gerald Smith76 said:Yeah. On top of all that, I think for some of the older crowd, that old-school socialist mindset where everything is basically "free" still lingers. Could that be why their expectations are so totally unrealistic?

I don't see the issue being the older patients. The problem is the dentists who are staring down retirement and never had any intention of actually investing in themselves to begin with... I mean, sure, there are exceptions, but they're rare.

I mean, I feel like we all pretty much get each other here, but the real issue is that there are people who—despite having absolutely no clue what they're talking about—expect dental filling prices in Washington, D.C. to be $6.75...

For crying out loud, it’s like traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milan, Paris, or London and then wandering around the middle of downtown expecting to find a cheap napkin for $17...

stormyheron4 said:Four grams of high-quality composite from a dental supply distributor? They’re charging $300. Are you kidding me? Is that actually what we're doing now? It's absolute madness.$117To get a filling done, you still need to grab a bond. And honestly, the high-quality stuff? It’s gonna run you about five bucks more than the cheap version. Is it worth it? Probably. $200And that’s not even touching on the depreciation of my instruments, drills, or equipment. I haven't even factored in the cost of disinfectants used after every single patient, let alone the electricity or water bills. How am I supposed to make sense of these numbers?

Of course composites exist. $23 So, four grams and a Treasury bond? Really? Is that all we're talking about here? $50 For just 6 ml? Honestly, if you're dealing with stuff like that, there's a real chance the filling could just pop right out. Is that even worth the risk? $6.75

Of course... but does anyone actually care about material quality anymore? From the adhesives to the composites—does any of it even matter?
Even with all the flaws in those high-end adhesives—not to mention they cost an absolute fortune compared to the basic stuff—how on earth can anyone claim these are actually high quality? Seriously?

copperviper102 said:Alright, expert... look, I'm no specialist here... but logically, if you're cutting into meat and bone, shouldn't a surgeon be handling that? But hey, you might be right—I honestly don't know if implantology actually falls under oral surgery...
🙂....

It's not... all you need is to take a course and have the guts to actually do it...
Americans have specialized residencies for this stuff, if I recall correctly... we don't really have that here...

But in dentistry, periodontists perform these surgeries too... including those super delicate, aesthetic procedures. So, you don't necessarily have to be a surgeon to do implants.

copperviper102 said:My point wasn't to run an ad; I was just trying to say you can actually find dentists who care about the patient's well-being instead of just chasing a paycheck—you know, those people who just rip teeth out and shove implants in. That really bothers me because so many people do it without being actual oral surgeons. Oral surgery isn't some random specialty you pick up for fun!.

Are you serious? You think implantology is its own separate surgical specialty? What if I told you that you're totally wrong and you're just making assumptions? 🙂
...In the US, there is NO such thing as a "specialization" in dental implantology...it’s mostly handled by surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists after they take specific courses. There isn't a standalone board certification for it. So maybe don't start lecturing everyone when you clearly don't know what you're talking about.

Chloe Fisher5 said:Yeah, I am 🙂
And I don't see why it costs so much in NYC, especially considering the (lack of) quality of the work?

either you're such close friends that she was doing you a MASSIVE favor...
or... you're lying....
But seriously, no one can justify charging for white fillings $6.75 when you have zero clue what the actual cost of those materials is. Or maybe she just shoved something white in your tooth and sold it to you as a "white filling" because, like most laypeople, you don't even know what composite is. There is no way you were actually paying for $6.75 modern composite fillings that require advanced adhesive technology.
And you think you're some kind of expert qualified to judge someone else's work?
Since everything is so cheap back home for you, maybe it's better to just buy a bus ticket back there and get two or three teeth fixed for pennies instead of whining about how expensive things are here.

Chloe Fisher5 said:I had to move my dental records recently because of a move, and it was a complete disaster.
The files ended up with a resident at my mom's clinic who can barely hold a basic tool, let alone actually perform a procedure. They’re charging $150-$117 for a simple white filling, and don't even get me started on the "quality" of the work or their actual expertise. 😲
My previous dentist used to charge me around $25 for stuff like this. 🙏

Anyway, please DM me if you know a decent dentist in Chicago who takes Medicare and won't rip me off with these outrageous prices. 😠
Thanks.

You paid $6.75 for white fillings? Please, show me where on earth they found someone charging that!

Laura Morris31 said:About a year ago, I noticed my right eye starting to drift upward. It isn't extreme yet, but it feels like it's getting worse. 😢 Are there any exercises online for this? I just want things to look normal again. 😢 😢 Please help!

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Joshua Jones97 said:Personally, I deal with breakouts on my scalp, though my hair is a bit thinner on top.

People with long hair get breakouts too... they just don't see them. Most of the time, they don't even realize they're there. They just show up, go unnoticed, and linger. If you aren't actively running your fingers through your hair, how are you even supposed to know?

As for shaved heads versus scalp health... honestly, people with just a buzz cut have much healthier scalps than those with thick, bushy hair. Why? Because it’s easier to keep clean, and at least the sun actually reaches the skin for once.

I get small breakouts occasionally myself... but so what? Better to deal with that than to lose my 🙂 🙂 🙂

Joshua Jones97 said:What should I use on my head after using electric clippers instead of a razor? Thanks in advance.

Nothing....if we're talking about clippers and not a straight razor...then nothing.
I mean, no matter how good the tool is, it's not going to shave you down to the skin like a razor does. It won't leave those little nicks and cuts everywhere like a Gillette blade would...

Other than that, I'm just speaking from nine years of doing this myself...I never use anything and I've never had a single issue.

Look, you’re still pretty young and clearly haven't dealt with this before....
I'm betting it's a joint sprain... maybe some torn ligaments...
Personally, I've absolutely trashed both my legs—seven times total, to be exact...
My advice? Stay off the basketball court for at least a month.... It’s a dangerous game because once a ligament snaps, things are never quite the same again...
AND FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, forget about running until that leg stops hurting entirely!!!!

placidjackal36 said:It’s toxic. It's full of waste metabolites. The kidneys aren't just sitting there for decoration. Urine is basically a concentrated dump of everything the body doesn't need—though it can try to flush out heavy metals, but that's an uphill battle even with chelation.

I really can't get behind the idea that it's just "stuff the body doesn't need." Urine is how the body regulates isotonicity in our fluids. It’s primarily how we flush potassium and sodium to balance the whole system. You can't exactly claim the body doesn't need sodium and potassium... seriously? Not even in a crazy hypothetical scenario.

There are instances where people in extreme survival situations have actually resorted to drinking their own urine. The thing about urine is that the act itself is repulsive to most people because we’ve been conditioned from birth to think it's disgusting, vile, and a carrier for diseases. We recoil from it for those exact reasons. But if you step back and look at it purely from a medical standpoint... the urine of a healthy person is sterile. It has that specific scent due to urea, but beyond that, it contains varying amounts of sodium, potassium, and other essential elements needed to sustain life. So... strictly speaking, there shouldn't be any harm in it.

analoglynx said:I just pulled a muscle... so it's nothing serious. It wasn't a tear or a sprain, just a strain..

My leg was hurting so bad I went in for scans and they put me in a splint.. now I'm walking around in this thing and my leg is getting a bit swollen because I'm not keeping it elevated enough..

They want me to wear this splint for another 6 days but I honestly just want to rip it off. What’s the worst that could happen?.. Does anyone know if there are any "side effects" to taking it off early?

Anyone been through this?.. Can't it just heal on its own? Without the damn splint?

Yeah, just take it off then... go out and try to jog a little... not too much though... maybe a mile or two....

gentletrucker9 said:Since my grandmother has been dealing with diabetes for 25 years and is headed to the hospital in two weeks
for treatment regarding her failing vision, I have a few questions...
How exactly are FAG testing and photocoagulation performed? Are they done under
anesthesia or what...?
And what is the purpose of those eye injections, and are they administered under any kind of
anesthesia; (we were told she’ll need injections because of the swelling in her eyes)
Also, how long does this hospital stay usually last—is it something
long-term or...?

If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know because I am incredibly worried... 😢
Thanks in advance...

Best,

Since I'm currently studying ophthalmology, I might be able to help you out a bit....
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes. It shows up as changes in the retina that start with tiny damages to the blood vessels, which eventually expand and lead to the proliferation of blood vessels and connective tissue inside the eye.
This happens either due to high intraocular pressure (glaucoma) or extreme fluctuations in blood sugar levels... hyperglycemia (which is what's happening with your grandmother). This occurs because the eye is extremely sensitive to changes in nutrient supply. If your grandmother has reached the stage where she needs photocoagulation... then we're likely talking about an advanced stage of the disease where the eye itself can't be "cured," but the goal is to stop or at least slow down the progression. When I say progression, I mean the condition of the eye, not the diabetes itself.... Photocoagulation aims to prevent further blood vessel growth in the eye and improve their blood supply. But from what I can see... you can only achieve quality, long-term results if the diabetes itself is managed much better. So, it isn't really a "cure"—since a cure implies recovery—it's more like preventing a greater evil.
Does it hurt? I'm sorry, but I honestly don't know... though I doubt it's painful. It sounds like it would hurt because an injection in the eye seems so brutal.... but a lot of things in medicine seem that way, so it's not the end of the world.
I hope this helps even just a little bit.

copperrider20 said:Don't be an idiot. This can show up when you're ten years old. At least 10% of twenty-somethings deal with this, and they don't even use hair gel.

Go find the old thread and actually read it.

I'm asking the admins to issue a permanent ban to this person for being so insulting.

copperrider20 said:There's already a thread going about this topic.

He just needs to get used to it; it's not going anywhere.

The eyes age, the lenses age... it's just part of life.

We're talking about a young guy here, not some bitter old retiree with hair gel stuck in her brain from the nineties!!!!

Alright, conspiracists... who among you is looking for white fillings? I’m offering white composite fillings for $400 on the front teeth, $500 for premolars, and $600 for molars. I guarantee you won't even be able to tell the tooth was ever worked on. I use several different shades of white along with translucent tints and various other materials to mimic the natural look of a tooth more accurately than ever before. Plus, there's a 5-year warranty on my work. I record everything on video to prove that absolutely zero—and I mean zero—amounts of amalgam are swallowed during the removal process.
Of course it isn't toxic... but I don't care about that. If it's eating away at you, I’m offering the solution to your little problem at the prices listed above! 🙂