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Doxycycline and Vitamin D

2024.05.17 00:39 One_Combination_9536 Doxycycline and Vitamin D

What’s the best way to take 2 Doxycycline pills a day (for my acne) and a vitamin D pill (since I’m deficient according to blood tests)?
Also, should I supplement with magnesium too for better Vitamin D absorption? How would that work timing wise though?
Thanks!
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2024.05.17 00:11 kaisermikeb Vitamin D sunlight dosage question

I noticed recommended to get between 10 minutes and 30 minutes of direct sunlight a day to help stimulate vitamin D production. The question I have is whether or not it works better if you get it all at once or not?
Does getting a solid 15 minutes of direct sunlight in one sitting work better than going outside for a moment or two throughout the day?
As a restaurant worker, I typically go to work before the sun rises, and home after it sets. It is hard to find time throughout the day to just stand outside for 15 minutes straight, but I consistently test very low for vitamin D so I want to do everything I can work with what I have.
To satisfy the auto mod, I am a 38 year old white 5'11" male who doesn't smoke, drinks alcohol daily, and works 70+ hours a week.
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2024.05.17 00:01 Foreseeable_Forever Why does it take so long to find answers?

TW for mentions of throwing up.
I (25f) have never really been a healthy person but my health has really been on the decline since I graduated college in 2021. I had to have a blood transfusion and 12 iron infusions in January / February of 2022 after lab work for a job interview came back abnormally. It was suspected endometriosis but the gynecologist I was sent to didn’t want to do the testing for it because she claimed it required surgery (?). February of 2023 I was taken to the ER for chest pain that was causing my throat to tighten and my jaw to go numb.
From there my doctors also started to suspect different GI diseases but no matter how many tests they’ve done no one can find answers. Tests have indicated that I have an absorption issue when it comes to fats and last year my gallbladder was observed at functioning at only 2 percent. I had it removed hoping that would help but it honestly hasn’t.
Recently I’ve had the issue of smelling / tasting sulphur (sometimes accompanied by throwing up a brownish sludge), easy bruising, wooziness, a pain / popping sensation in my left abdomen, and my stomach constantly hurts. A recent ultrasound showed potential liver damage and an enlarged spleen. I was sent to a specialist for the liver and spleen and he asked me to my face, “what are you doing here?”
I don’t know I feel like I’m being pulled around in so many different directions and no one knows how to help. Recently blood work results came back abnormal, surprise surprise, so maybe they’ll take me more seriously soon. Sorry for the long rant I just had to yell about it somewhere.
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2024.05.16 23:30 comfysweatercat If I can help anyone else who has also had recurrent miscarriages… (current supplements I’m taking)

Hi everyone. I (24F) have had three first trimester miscarriages in the past year. I was finally able to see a fertility specialist and am currently 6w pregnant again (naturally) and so far it’s going well. I am NOT a doctor, but here is the full list of supplements my doctor recommends for his first trimester recurrent miscarriage patients:
Again, these are supplements he recommends for first trimester miscarriage patients. Some of these help with blood clotting, which he says is a common cause for first trimester miscarriages. These have really helped me, so I wanted to pass along with the hope it could maybe help someone else❤️
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2024.05.16 22:49 L3onidas-Kelevra Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

Most here do the 1.5mm weekly and abstain from topicals for a good 24 hours, some wait just 12.
Others micro-needle at a depth of 0.2-0.4mm daily or near daily in order to enhance their absorption rates more directly than the once a week approach.
Both arguably provide different benefits.
After my last post I got persuaded to get on the Minoxidil as that is undoubtedly effective for responders. I probably won’t be applying Minoxidil after a deep treatment, around .3/.4mm+ but might perform the increased absorption technique here and there.
So that left me with the question of how to optimize condition or processes of the scalp when I do the intensive sessions. I researched quite a few different compounds in this avenue. Unfortunately most microneedling serums are made with the skin of the face in mind.
Eventually I managed to find a few different serums that might prove effacacious. While they probably wont provide the results of any of the compounds in the Nuclear stack. I still firmly believe they provide better conditions for hair growth than the alternative, which is just causing a lot of trauma and then relying on the body’s natural response to grant the desired effect, which obviously work. But .
I wonder if it wouldn’t be more effective if we introduced some compounds that activated beneficial pathways, provided the nutrients for growth or something along those lines?
While it’s quite hard to find serums containing ceramides, EGFs and FGFs, and when you do find them, reasonable priced.
Do you guys know if there is a big difference in the ceramides and EGFs used for skin and hair? Or are they simply the same by large?
Nano Recipe seems quite interesting as they sell many of the following in concentrated forms and designed to be added to creams and products already used by the consumer.
Compounds or serums that looked interesting in conjunction with Microneedling.
Following benefits provided by Chat GPT.
Copper Peptides:
EGF:
FGF:
HS microneedling serum - Control Hair and Scalp:
Ceramides:
Pep Factor: Very Expensive Hair clinic treatment, Multi Peptide Formular, around 100-150 for one treatment for at home needling.
Hydration Serums/Compounds:
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2024.05.16 22:48 idkijustwannavibe 2 months of positive changes but not making progress and painfully bloated

hi! this is my first reddit post so i’m going to try and include as much info and be as direct as possible. i’m 27F and weigh 180 lbs at only 5’1. i have always fluctuated weight a lot and carried it relatively decently but a few months ago i decided i needed to make a change. i have been working out every single day since march 1st, prioritizing protein and mostly whole foods, and overall feel like i have made a lot of positive lifestyle changes but i am feeling worse than i have in a while. i am painfully PAINFULLY bloated all the time, i have not lost any weight, and just feel gross. i went to the doctor and the ran blood tests and i was told the only thing off was my vitamin d so i have been taking supplements for that for a few weeks.
few quick facts:
-i have a strict desk job from 6:45am-3:15 pm with only two 15 and one 30 minute breaks. we cannot leave out desks (call center and we are plugged in) and are not allowed standing desks of any kind. i try my best to stand and stretch and walk during my breaks
-because of being inactive during the day i go to the gym EVERY day, i have incorporated a lot of weight training but somedays will just walk on the treadmill for a bit to get some activity to balance it out (prioritizing closing my rings on my apple watch!)
-i have a hormonal iud and take 450mg of welbutrin for depression and have been on both since 2018
if anyone has ANY recommendations i would love to hear. i am working to get a more active job and get an appointment with a dietitian/nutritionist but am struggling to get appointments due to my insurance. any advice or things that worked for you would be greatly appreciated. i feel like i am doing everything right but if anything i’m feeling worse and don’t know what to do!
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2024.05.16 22:16 pumpkinpie1212 High Vitamin B12 & MPV?

I am a 29 year old female who has been feeling very off recently. I’ve felt dizzy and lightheaded at times, along with tingling/numbness in my hands and feet. I recently went to the doctor and had bloodwork checked and everything came back normal except for high vitamin b12 and a slightly high MPV. My doctor mentioned that a high b12 is usually from supplementation, however I am not taking any supplements, vitamins, or medications. I mentioned to the doctor that I have increased anxiety recently and they seem to think all my problems must be caused by anxiety and prescribed an anti-anxiety medication. Everything I’ve read online says that a high B12 level can be caused by an underlying issue, however my doctor is not at all concerned by this due to the rest of the bloodwork appearing normal. I am wondering if this is something I should get a second opinion about, or if I should trust my doctor? TIA!
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2024.05.16 22:10 polohulu Bloodwork: what to request?

I have a good rapport with my doctor and I am going in to see him for (my self-directed) yearly check-up. I had bloodwork a year ago which looked at thyroid, iron, glucose, cholesterol, etc. Everything was within normal limits at the time I believe. My doctor understands I research things fully and agrees to requests provided they're within reason obviously.
However, I don't think I've had my testosterone or vitamin D levels tested in a long time. Any other recommendations? Should I even get bloodwork? What do others do?
I'm considering asking for a metformin Rx -- I have tried it before, felt no effects so I increased in myself , then got super sick and stopped taking it because of side effects. Should I try again?
I have the Mirena IUD (re-insertion 3 months ago), I take wellbutrin+escitalopram for my mental health and Ritalin for ADHD.
To be clear I struggle daily with fatigue, high caffeine consumption to counteract it. Hirusitism, irregular periods, cystic acne, obesity, high sugacabr cravings.
Within the last month I have reinvested my research into treating my PCOS so I'm doing the supplement thing again including inositol and spearmint tea.
Honestly, thank God for this sub because seeing the information repeated about IR and diet, medications/supplements, has been so helpful and is keeping me on track.
Within the past week I've taken a very firm look at my added sugar consumption and I'm already feeling tons better. Just want to keep going in the right direction and make sure I'm doing everything I can do for my PCOS.
I've also finally addressed my untreated ADHD in the past year which had been super helpful as well as gone to therapy.
Thank you all for your responses.
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2024.05.16 21:50 Brilliant-Lychee-518 Ikaria Lean Belly Juice Overview

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2024.05.16 21:48 backofc Mesotherapy+gfc and minox

I [20F] had an appointment with a new derm in my college town today and she confirmed AGA for me and even tho, I already had an online consultation done by the hair transplant doc(back in my home town) who did my brother's hair transplant(he diagnosed me with TE but I knew otherwise already.) BUT still, he recommended minoxidil and GFC from JUNE of this year and also prescribed me with vitamins from april(I was deficit in D3, B12 and iron)
Now, initially I only went to the new derm so that I can get my gfc session done or find a clinic to get my gfc done while im away from my home. The new derm recommended me with dut mesotherapy+ gfc along with minox and whatever vitamins I have going on OR 0.5mg dut capsules instead of meso. My DHT levels are normal and periods are also regular.
Should I go with the meso or capsules or just GFC+minox and wait for few months and see if just GFC and minox is giving me results and just continue it like that
I'm afraid of dut as not many woman are on it and im confused why Spiro wasn't recommended to me? She said the only dut side effect is feeling depressed. Isn't just minox and gfc alone sufficient to get results?
Also, I saw a study in which women prone to metabolic syndrome experienced more hair thinning on meso as compared to women who DID NOT, my mom's side of family suffers from high cholesterol and high blood pressure so idk if I'll be under it or not.
I'm alr prone to heavy mental breakdowns lol.
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2024.05.16 21:38 space-sage B12: We all know we need it, do we actually get it?

Having been vegan for over 10 years now, I, like many of you, have heard all of the arguments against veganism and plant-based diets. Some of these probably sound familiar: "You will be malnourished!", "Humans aren't meant to eat just plants, we can't get all of our vitamins and minerals from plants alone!"
I would roll my eyes at these arguments and continued on living a vegan lifestyle. I knew that, even if it WERE true that we evolved to eat animal products alongside plants, that didn't mean that now, as we have also evolved morally, technologically, and developed a greater conscientiousness to the environment, that we still had to eat animal products. I knew that it was possible to get all of the necessary vitamins and minerals from plants. I knew that I could be perfectly healthy and be vegan.
Over the last 10 years, that has been mostly true. I started eating plant based in college and have ever since. Did I watch my vitamin and mineral intake to ensure I was fulfilling my nutritional needs? Of course not! What college student, with an on-the-go lifestyle and penchant for junk food, alongside the brazen confidence of one's health in youth, is concerned about such things? Not I!
I have now come to reckon with this ignorance, when after 10 years I have started to take a vegan multivitamin. Let me tell you all, B12 matters. I knew it did, in a broad, yeah, I should try and make sure I get B12, way. But my deficiency fundamentally changed my personality.
I thought that my personality just...changed during college. Where I started university with a happy, more outgoing outlook, free from most anxieties and preoccupations, I ended university an anxious, paranoid woman who dealt with periods of severe depression and lack of energy and motivation. I thought, well, that's college! I'm an adult now, and being an adult just sucks. It crept up so slowly I didn't realize how much I had changed; until I took that multivitamin.
I feel like I have been living in a fog for 10 years. A fog where I constantly started petty arguments with my husband over my own paranoia, where I dealt with suicidal ideation almost every day, where I hated being around others. I had an extreme need for control, of anxiety over very small things, and a preoccupation with rewinding ancient embarrassments and conversations in my head over and over, growing more and more anxious. I felt like there was no out. Was this just how I was, how I had always been?
I took the multivitamin two weeks ago, and now take it every morning. The fog has lifted. It seriously cured my depression and anxiety. When I think about conversations or embarrassments now, I can hardly hold onto the memory before I brush it aside and move on, because I can't change the past by replaying it. I have more self-confidence, and the negative, spiraling self-talk has ceased. I feel more levelheaded, and I have regained trust in my husband that I lost due to this fog. He has also noticed a change in me, my energy levels, and my outlook.
There is NO SHAME in supplementing your diet. Do not feel like you are validating critics' opinions that veganism isn't sustainable just because you need a vitamin supplement. We cannot make the world a healthier place if we ourselves are not healthier first! Please share your own stories, and please do not take deficiencies lightly!
Additionally, while this was the root cause of my mental health struggles, I am not saying it is a cure-all. B12 deficiency can be *a* cause of anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, depression, weakness and fatigue, nerve pain, dementia symptoms, along with many, many MANY more psychological and physical issues. It is VERY IMPORTANT. Do not underestimate your own health!
Edit: My point on some people disliking the discussion of veganism being often deficient in vitamins has been proven, as the upvote rate on this post continues to drop. What's controversial here, except that folks should be aware that being vegan, or having a poor diet, you're more at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency? I feel people are reading the title, seeing something about B12 deficiency, and making a judgement. That right there is the problem, there should be no judgement in discussion of deficiencies in our diets!
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2024.05.16 21:16 Mean_Impress_5629 Vitamin B12 deficiency and alcohol

I have had a number of nerve related symptoms such as vision issues and ED. Does drinking alcohol affect healing time? Or does it not have an effect on vitamin B12.
I have been prescribed injections twice a week by my doctor. He said that I could drink in moderation
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2024.05.16 21:11 Gabahealthcare What Causes Postpartum Depression?

What Causes Postpartum Depression?
Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world. Even the mere thought is associated with a lot of intense emotions and feelings. The birth of a baby is expected to bring unmatched contentment and joy. But, sometimes, it may result in an unfortunate condition - Postpartum Depression.
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It is also known as Postnatal Depression. This condition is the onset of a depressed mood and its associated symptoms within the first year of the birth of the child. It is observed that most mothers experience baby blues, and some mothers develop persistent severe symptoms that do not resolve on their own.
Postpartum Blues and Postpartum Depression are two different sides of the same coin, but Postpartum Depression is more severe and is a long-term condition that should not be overlooked. Postpartum Blues, also known as Baby Blues, are temporary changes in mental and emotional state that occur in the mother within 2 to 3 days after childbirth and last for approximately 2 weeks.
They usually resolve on their own without medical intervention. However, suppose the symptoms of Baby Blues elevate and persist for more than a few weeks. In that case, it can be identified as Postpartum Depression (PPD), which is a more serious condition and requires proper support and health care.
Jessica, a 37-year-old mother of a four-year-old, recalls feeling irritable, sleepless, stressed, and angry after giving birth. She did not receive a formal diagnosis and prefers to refer to her symptoms as "Baby Blues" rather than "Postpartum Depression" considering the severity of her condition.
Postpartum Depression Causes
Every year, there are 140 million births worldwide, while the incidence of postpartum depression is estimated to be around 10–20 percent of new mothers. The obvious question to ask is why some mothers get postpartum depression while others do not. Here are a few causes:
Genetics
Studies indicate that sometimes family history of the condition is one of the main causes of postpartum depression in mothers. More people have this prevalent subtype of major depressive disorder than any other psychiatric disorder due to genetics.
The largest meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies carried out by an international team of researchers investigated the genetic makeup of postpartum depression. According to the study, common genetic factors may account for approximately 14% of the variations seen in cases of postpartum depression.
Chronic Fatigue
Evidence suggests that chronic fatigue may raise a woman's risk of postpartum depression. Lack of sleep lowers sleep quality, making it harder for a mother to regain her physical stamina and agility. The symptoms of anxiety and depression may worsen as a result of inadequate sleep.
A single sleep session is insufficient to address the chronic fatigue that emerges from an imbalance between rest and activity. It impacts over 60% of new mothers and may result from many conditions, including thyroid dysfunction, anemia, inflammation, and infection. The changes in the mother’s hormones may also result in postpartum fatigue.
Jessica had to deal with sleep disturbances in the postpartum period. She also recalls having insomnia and struggling to sleep for the recommended number of hours. Implementing sleep hygiene in small but significant steps would have helped her deal with this situation more effectively.
Loss of Aspiration
Stressors related to psychology may arise as a result of becoming a mother. The drastic changes in a woman’s body, overwhelming responsibilities, and perception of society can all trigger and contribute to low self-esteem. A person may easily experience a loss of motivation and aspiration as a result of such abrupt changes in their life, which can exacerbate the symptoms of postpartum depression.
Women are more likely to feel difficult feelings like frustration, confusion, anxiety, guilt, and sadness during the postpartum period, in addition to overwhelming emotions like excitement, anticipation, fulfillment, and happiness.
Jessica recalls feeling a lack of ambition and fear about the future after having her baby. She almost forgot to have some fulfilling "me time" because she was so preoccupied with the responsibilities of her child.
Relationship Discord
When a child is born, the parent's relationship undergoes a dramatic transformation. Despite this milestone being a source of great joy, it can also lead to emotional distress due to parental frustration shortly afterward. These intense emotions may result in postpartum depression symptoms in both parents. It can disrupt the mother-child bond and, in some cases, affect the child’s emotional and cognitive development. Paternal discord can lead to later disorders in children and have an impact on their behavioral development.
Individuals' depressive states worsen during this phase when couples stop doing things they used to enjoy together, such as traveling, going to the gym, enjoying moments together, seeing friends, and spending evenings out. This disconnection can sometimes become so severe that couples lose recognition for each other as the people they once loved.While adjusting to the arrival of a newborn, the mother may struggle to maintain her bond with her elder children. Elder children may struggle to cope with the arrival of a new sibling because it divides the mother's attention and makes them feel less loved.
Jessica's relationship conflict with her husband was the most difficult aspect of her pregnancy and postpartum experience. She struggled to cope without her partner during her difficult divorce.
But she was really fortunate to have the support of her friends and family, which helped her avoid severe mental health symptoms. She still believes that the presence of both parents would have been beneficial to her daughter's behavioral development.
Sheehan’s Syndrome
Sheehan's syndrome, first described in 1937, is postpartum hypopituitarism caused by shock or hypotension as a result of massive hemorrhage or blood loss during or after childbirth. This syndrome can manifest itself during or after the postpartum period as lactation failure, generalized weakness and debility, cessation of menstrual periods, premature wrinkling of the face and forehead, body hair loss, and dry, coarse skin.Sheehan's syndrome is estimated to affect one out of every 1,00,000 births worldwide. Women in developing and underdeveloped countries have limited access to sophisticated medical care, skilled healthcare professionals, and medical resources, which contributes to higher rates of postpartum hemorrhage and raises the figure to five out of every 1,000 births. It is considered 'rare' in industrialized nations, but the numbers are increasing due to the influx of immigrants from developing countries.
Sheehan's syndrome is frequently diagnosed late due to its chronic nature. Because it presents as a case of multiple hormone deficiencies, it may be misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism, pituitary tumor, or postpartum depression.
Some patients struggle with achieving the correct diagnosis and are often treated as cases of postpartum depression or major depressive disorder. An incorrect diagnosis leads to the wrong treatment and worsens symptoms, making the patient prone to intensified mental health conditions, including depression.
History of Depression
A history of depression and anxiety has been identified as a significant psychological risk factor for postpartum depression. According to a study that observed approximately 70,000 births in Sweden between 1997 and 2008, women with a history of depression are twenty times more likely to develop postpartum depression than those without a prior depression diagnosis.
Women who have contracted depression earlier are more susceptible to hormonal changes and can better identify their symptoms. Referring to the research foundations laid by O’Hara MW, it is clear that 23.9% of women who were diagnosed with postpartum depression had experienced depression before. In contrast, only 2.6% of women with no history of psychiatric illness were diagnosed with PPD symptoms.
In line with previous research, this study reveals significant rates of recurring postpartum depression (PPD) among women who have previously experienced PPD. The risk of developing PPD after the birth of a second child was found to be 46.4 times higher (95% CI 31.5–68.4) for women who had been hospitalized for PPD following the birth of their first child. Similarly, women who were treated with antidepressants for PPD after their first child had a 26.9-fold increased risk of experiencing PPD after their second child (95% CI 21.9–33.2).
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which the body lacks red blood cells, or hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to the tissues. During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to develop four types of anemia: iron deficiency anemia, pregnancy anemia, folate deficiency, and vitamin B-12 deficiencies. This condition may cause the baby's unfulfilled growth, resulting in an underweight or premature birth.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia among pregnant women, accounting for approximately 80% of cases. Anemia has been identified as a significant contributor to postpartum depression. It is therefore critical to pay attention to the nutritional status of women during this time. The prevalence of anemia in pregnant women may be influenced by lifestyle, diet, and geographical location.
Anemia can lead to negative pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, low birth weight, small head circumference, premature birth in the baby, and postpartum depression. According to research, the prevalence of PPD in anemic women is significantly higher than in non-anemic women, and there is a link between anemia and postpartum depression.
High Work Load
A study published on PubMed suggests that higher psychological work demands, lower perceived control over work and family, and lower schedule autonomy intensify the symptoms of postpartum depression. Low job flexibility and a higher workload are other contributors to this condition.
Working women may find it difficult to balance multiple work commitments while also dealing with the unnecessary guilt of not being good mothers. Some solutions to postpartum depression symptoms caused by poor work-life balance include mental and social support from peers and colleagues, partners assisting with household chores, reduced workload at work, maternity leave, motivation and encouragement for the mother, and equal distribution of responsibilities among partners.
Jessica believes that her decision to take time off from work after becoming a mother allowed her to rest and recharge. After returning to work, she embraced the support of her coworkers, which made it easier for her to integrate work-life balance and successfully restart her career.
Loss of Identity
New mothers frequently experience a loss of identity. After having a baby, some parents may believe that being a parent is their sole identity. Postpartum depression symptoms may worsen if thoughts of exhaustion, worry, and unhappiness persist for an extended period, making it difficult to get through each day.
Loss of identity causes feelings such as disrupted professional identity, inability to earn money, a low-quality social life, less time for leisure activities, and a lack of self-confidence. All of these characteristics may cause parenting issues and a lack of bonding with the baby.
In most cases, mothers discontinue activities they once enjoyed, such as seeing friends, taking long showers, spending quality time with their partners, and engaging in hobbies.
Difficult Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications can arise due to concerns about the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even healthy women may experience difficulties during their pregnancies. Complications include high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, infections, preterm labor, stillbirth, and preeclampsia. Mothers who do not receive adequate and timely prenatal care are more likely to develop such pregnancy complications, which may contribute significantly to the onset of postpartum depression.
High-risk pregnancies can occur due to pre-existing medical conditions or complications that arise during pregnancy. Some factors are mentioned below that may contribute to difficult pregnancies:
  • Age (less than 20 or more than 35)
  • Lifestyle choices, such as consuming alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs
  • Chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, thyroid, or infections
  • Pregnancy complications such as the unusual location of the placenta, low fetal growth, and Rh sensitization
  • Pregnancy with multiple babies
  • Problematic pregnancy history, such as miscarriage or stillbirth
Hormonal Imbalance
There has been much speculation about the causes of PPD, with some claiming that the rapid changes in reproductive hormones such as estradiol and progesterone before and after childbirth may play a part. While several studies, both in humans and in animals, have found a link between changes in hormone levels and PPD, others have discovered no link between hormone concentrations and symptoms.
For example, studies on the differences in ovarian hormone levels and depressive symptoms during the postpartum period have not found a direct link between absolute estrogen and progesterone concentrations and PPD.
However, studies that used estradiol treatment successfully alleviated depressive symptoms, and animal studies have shown that withdrawing estradiol and progesterone can cause depression-like behavior.
Reproductive hormones play important roles in a variety of functions, including basic emotion processing, arousal, cognition, and motivation. As a result, they may indirectly contribute to postpartum depression by influencing psychological, social, and economic risk factors. Interestingly, these hormones also regulate the biological systems involved in major depression, implying a direct link to a woman's risk for PPD.
Thyroid hormones have been proposed as a potential biomarker for PPD due to the suspected link between thyroid dysfunction and major depression. Thyroid dysfunction is associated with pregnancy and may contribute to PPD in some women.
Nutritional Deficiency
Malnutrition, or a lack of specific nutrients such as B and D vitamins, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), folate, trace minerals, iron, antioxidants, and so on, can increase the risk of developing postpartum depression. Lactation and pregnancy place additional demands on a new mother's body, making nutritional deficiencies more common during this time and paving the way for depression symptoms.
Investigations are currently underway to determine whether low vitamin D levels may increase the risk of postpartum depression. This is because vitamin D functions as a neuroactive hormone, playing an important role in the nervous system rather than the endocrine system. Its primary function is to link sensory stimuli to the release of hormones, resulting in a hormonal response.
Vitamin D helps to regulate neurotransmitters like adrenaline, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Any abnormalities in these neurotransmitters and hormones have been linked to the onset of depressive symptoms.Omega-3 fatty acids have also been linked to PPD. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are two types of omega-3 fatty acids that are well-known for their cardiovascular benefits, but they also play an important role in brain development and neurotransmitter regulation.
Increased DHA and EPA levels are associated with improved serotonin receptor sensitivity, which is achieved by increasing the fluidity of the receptor cell membrane. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids are thought to reduce neuroinflammatory processes associated with the onset of depression.
Many people in the United States are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids due to a lack of these nutrients in their diets, according to reports. The typical American diet consists primarily of fast food, which is deficient in nutrients and does not meet recommended nutritional guidelines.
Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of low omega-3 fatty acids. This is because the increased blood supply required for fetal oxygen causes a natural decrease in DHA and EPA levels. In addition, the body prioritizes the fetus's growth and development by redirecting blood and nutrients, putting pregnant women at greater risk of developing nutritional deficiencies and, as a result, postpartum depression.
Dealing with postpartum depression (PPD) can be difficult for both the mother and her child. It jeopardizes both the mother's health and the child's development. Women with PPD frequently struggle to maintain consistent breastfeeding due to depressive symptoms.
PPD complicates the mother-child relationship, resulting in poor cognitive functioning, aggressive behavior, excessive crying, emotional instability, and sleep issues in infants and adolescents. PPD is linked to negative thoughts, substance abuse, postpartum psychosis, hallucinations, confusion, mood swings, paranoia, impaired judgment, loss of appetite, and insomnia in mothers.
It impairs a woman's ability to interact and socialize with her own family, making her feel inadequate as a mother and preventing her from participating in activities and hobbies. Women with PPD are also more likely to commit infanticide and suicide, as well as develop serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder.
"In a world where women are constantly invalidated, they must seek help for postpartum depression," says Jessica. She believes that women should understand that PPD is normal and, in some cases, inevitable.
It is effective to see an Online Psychiatrist for postpartum depression, as it is economical, involves less hassle, and is more accessible.
Gaba Telepsychiatry's psychiatrists aim to deliver a comprehensive approach to psychiatric care while adhering to evidence-based medicine. Our online psychiatrists consider a range of factors, including genetics, development, trauma, nutrition, hormones, career and relationship difficulties, coping skills, concurrent medical illnesses, head injuries, medication side effects, and more.
Visit https://gabapsychiatrist.com/postpartum-depression-treatment/… to know more and seek help for depression.
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2024.05.16 20:53 braddic Repeat purchase giant sunscreen and serum

Repeat purchase giant sunscreen and serum
Dr. Leenarts Suncare SPF30 Have repurchased this many times, great for face and body. I love giant sunscreens as they are much more affordable vs regular sizes. And a pump makes it easier to apply. Brands should make sunscreen more affordable and offer XXL sizes. Another example is picture 2 (Suncover SPF30, recent emptie).
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F I add it to my bodylotion directly before applying. Repurchased many times.
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2024.05.16 20:49 Then_Marionberry_259 MAY 16, 2024 MUX.TO MCEWEN COPPER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRILLING PROGRAM

MAY 16, 2024 MUX.TO MCEWEN COPPER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRILLING PROGRAM
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70,000 meters completed, highlights include:
349.0 m of 0.77% Cu , including 232.0 m of 0.86% Cu (AZ23292)
382.5 m of 0.54% Cu , including 74.0 m of 0.86% Cu (AZ23277)
TORONTO, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Copper Inc McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), is pleased to provide the assay results from the currently completed drill season at the Los Azules project in Argentina. The prime objectives of this season’s infill drilling campaign were: 1. to confirm the size and grade of the deposit as compared to the 2023 PEA estimate and upgrade the resource categories for the upcoming feasibility study; 2. test for extensions of mineralization beyond the current pit shell; and 3. explore our large property package for other mineralized areas.
Based on the assay results received to date, our first objective appears to have been met. Initial interpretation suggests that our infill drilling will result in an increase in Measured and Indicated resources and an overall mineral inventory within 5% of the PEA estimate. Testing for extensions beyond the planned pit has successfully encountered mineralization both to the north and to the south. Primary mineralization was intercepted (202.0 m of 0.20% Cu) over 400 meters north of last year’s deep exploration hole, confirming its extension at depth a significant distance to the north. Exploration south of the planned pit has intercepted the principal mineralized intrusive more than 700 meters south of previous drill intercepts and indicates that prospective intrusives continue well to the south of the pit.
Exploration over our property has produced an intriguing target, late in the season. Initial results of a concession-wide regional mapping and sampling campaign have identified strong evidence of a large porphyry system 3 kilometers east of the Los Azules deposit. Porphyry-style veining and quartz vein stockworks with copper oxide mineralization have been recognized within this new target, with assay results pending.
Additionally, this news release covers all results from the first half of the 2023-24 drill program (see Table 1 ). Final results will be published when all the geochemistry is completed.
The objective of the 2023-2024 drilling campaign is to collect all the necessary information to support the completion of the Los Azules Feasibility Study by early 2025. This information continues to arrive and will be processed in the following months. Resource drilling is focused on converting all the mineralization to be mined in the first 5 years to Measured and Indicated resource, to increase confidence during the payback period. Geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrogeological, exploration, and condemnation drilling are also being performed.
Highlights
  • Hole AZ23292 returned an intercept of 349 m of 0.77% Cu (approx. true thickness). The Enriched zone portion of this hole extends over 346 meters and includes an intercept of 232 m of 0.86% Cu
  • Hole AZ23277 has an intercept of 382.5 m of 0.54% Cu (approx. true thickness). The Enriched zone portion of this hole extends over 306 meters with a grade of 0.61% Cu and includes an intercept of 74 m of 0.86% Cu
Results
Results are summarized in two schematic cross sections ( Figures 2 and 3 ), which include simplified interpretations of the Overburden, Leached, Enriched and Primary zones. The Enriched mineral zone refers to the enrichment of a copper deposit by precipitation-derived water circulation that carries copper minerals downward through the rocks to accumulate in a thick, often horizontal “blanket”. Immediately above the Enriched zone is the Leached zone, from which copper was removed and transported. Weathering and oxidation often aid in this process. Below the Enriched zone, the Primary (or Hypogene) zone is formed by ascending copper-rich fluids having a much deeper magmatic origin. The green line on the sections indicates the pit floor of the 30-year pit shell from the 2023 NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Figure 1 presents a plan view of the location of two sections and the holes reported. Adjacent cross sections are located 50 m apart from each other, starting with the lowest numbered section at the south end of the deposit and progressing to the north.
Figure 1 – Plan View Location of Cross-sections and Drill Holes Reported in this News Release
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Figure 2 displays an intercept of 349 m grading 0.77% Cu (AZ23292)
and includes 232 m grading 0.86% Cu within the Enriched zone. This hole extends higher-grade Enriched zone mineralization in the center of the section to the east and at depth.
Figure 2 - Section 40 - Drilling, Mineralized Zones and 30-year PEA Pit (Looking North)
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Figure 3 highlights a 382.5 m interval grading 0.54% Cu (AZ23277) and includes an interval of 74 m grading 0.86% Cu within the Enriched zone. This hole extends higher-grade mineralization in the eastern portion of the Enriched zone to the east and at depth.
Figure 3 - Section 52 - Drilling, Mineralized Zones and 30-year PEA Pit (Looking North)
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Growing the Deposit
Exploration hole AZ23241 ( Figure 4 ) intersected a long interval of low-grade mineralization in the Primary Zone ( 202.0 m of 0.20% Cu ) and began to enter higher-grade mineralization at the end of the hole ( 12.0 m of 0.44% Cu ). This hole is located completely outside of the 2023 PEA base case mineable pit shell. This hole is over 400 meters to the north of exploration hole AZ22174, also located outside of the 2023 PEA base case mineable pit shell, which encountered 1,052.0 m of 0.29% Cu including 480 m of 0.42% Cu ( Figure 4 ). These intercepts suggest that primary mineralization continues at depth a significant distance to the north. Exploration drilling south of the deposit has extended the presence of the early mineral porphyry more than 700 meters south of previous drilling and well outside of the southern pit boundary. This porphyry is host for the majority of the mineralization at Los Azules and encountering it a significant distance farther south indicates that the deposit may also continue in this direction. Assays for these holes are pending.
A comprehensive structural model for the deposit has been completed that will provide a better understanding of structural controls on the deposit and aid in future exploration work. Field verification of a previous property-wide structural study using satellite information was carried out in January and has refined the identification of nearby exploration targets.
Figure 4 – North-South Longitudinal Section (Looking East) With Deep Exploration Holes to the North and Exploration Holes to the South With Early Mineral Porphyry Shown in Red
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Indications of Another Porphyry Copper System Nearby
To date, geological mapping and geochemical sampling has been focused primarily near the Los Azules deposit and only covers roughly 40% of our large concession. To address this limitation, a mapping and sampling campaign was begun in December, to obtain 100% coverage of our concession.
Early results of this work have identified a large new porphyry system 3 kilometers east of Los Azules. Preliminary work has identified porphyry-style veining and alteration, indicating the presence of a porphyry copper system. Areas with strong quartz vein stockworking and the recognition of copper oxides at surface add to the prospectiveness of this newly identified area ( Figure 5 ).
Figure 5 – Quartz Stockwork Veining and Copper Oxides Identified at Surface in Porphyry Copper System 3 Kilometers East of Los Azules
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Table 1 summarizes copper (Cu), gold (Au) and silver (Ag) assay results received from October 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Table 1 – Recent Los Azules Drilling Results
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Technical information
The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Darren King, Director of Exploration of McEwen Copper, who serves as the qualified person (QP) under the definitions of National Instrument 43-101.
All samples were collected in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Drill core samples, usually taken at 2 m intervals, were split and submitted to the Alex Stewart International laboratory located in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, for the following assays: gold determination using fire fusion assay and an atomic absorption spectroscopy finish (Au4-30); a 39 multi-element suite using ICP-OES analysis (ICP-AR 39); copper content determination using a sequential copper analysis (Cu-Sequential LMC-140). An additional 19-element analysis (ICP-ORE) was performed for samples with high sulphide content and that exceeded the limits of the ICP-OES analysis.
The company conducts a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program in accordance with NI 43-101 and industry best practices using a combination of standards and blanks on approximately one out of every 25 samples. Results are monitored as final certificates are received, and any re-assay requests are sent back immediately. Pulp and preparation sample analyses are also performed as part of the QAQC process. Approximately 5% of the sample pulps are sent to a secondary laboratory for control purposes. In addition, the laboratory performs its own internal QAQC checks, with results made available on certificates for Company review.
Table 2 – Hole Locations and Lengths for Los Azules Drilling Results
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ABOUT MCEWEN COPPER
McEwen Copper is a well-funded, private company which owns 100% of the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project, located in the San Juan province, Argentina. McEwen Copper is a 47.7%-owned private subsidiary of McEwen Mining, which has the ticker MUX on NYSE and TSX.
Los Azules is being designed to be distinctly different from a conventional copper mine, consuming significantly less water, emitting much lower carbon and progressing towards carbon neutral by 2038, and being powered by 100% renewable electricity once in operation. In June 2023, an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) was released, which projects a long life of mine, short payback period, low production cost per pound, high annual copper production and a 21.2% after-tax IRR.
ABOUT MCEWEN MINING
McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. McEwen Mining also holds a 47.7% interest in McEwen Copper, which is developing the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The Company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the objective of increasing the share price and providing a yield. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, has a personal investment in the companies of US$220 million. His annual salary is US$1.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, including "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements and information expressed, as at the date of this news release, McEwen Mining Inc.'s (the "Company") estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events and results. Forward-looking statements and information are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies, and there can be no assurance that such statements and information will prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results or future events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in the market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, political, economic, social and security risks associated with foreign operations, the ability of the corporation to receive or receive in a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection with operations, risks associated with the construction of mining operations and commencement of production and the projected costs thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to calculation of mineral resources and reserves, and other risks. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information included herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. See McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption "Risk Factors", for additional information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements and information made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement.
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2024.05.16 20:33 Sure-Class2919 Pg. 91 How can I identify parasites? In need of some guidance

Referenced page 91 as that's the only one I can find constipation in. I may regret this. Please, for the love of God, don't come here telling me to see a homeopathic doctor or that the medical establishment doesn't know anything, etc. I genuinely cannot tolerate somebody fear mongering to me, I'm really hoping I get a mod or someone with some medical/educational background in parasites to give me some pointers/next steps on my situation.
Back in 2022, I was diagnosed with a possible case of eosinophilic esophagitis/GERD. I was on a pureed diet for about a year since I had significant dysphagia and lost 20 pounds. I've been underweight ever since.
When I transitioned to eating solid food again, my poop looked very weird. White specks floating in the toilet water above the actual poop. White and yellow specks, as well as stringy things in my actual poop. One time, what looked like a literal worm in the toilet bowl. My GI last spring ordered a parasite & ova stool test. While I was waiting for the results, I had to go to urgent care for another matter. Well, it turned out the urgent care doctor was an infectious disease doctor, I showed her the picture, and she thought it looked like a roundworm.
Well, that parasite & ova stool test came back negative. I did a pinworm paddle test as well. It came back negative. My poop continued to look weird. Saw my GI last summer, and he just told me not to pay too much attention to my poop.
Then last fall, I went to my primary and told them maybe I'm dealing with a pinworm infection. Can my partner and I please take albendazole to see if it helps. We did one dose, and then after two weeks, another dose.
Now I'm dealing with near constant constipation, so I can't properly see if my poop is normal. I'm also dealing with nausea, bloating, a lack of appetite, iron deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency, and Vitamin D deficiency as well. I have had anemia since I was a teenager, the B12 deficiency started in 2022. The Vitamin D deficiency has been on & off during my life. Due to these symptoms, I am not able to gain much needed weight. I did a SIBO test in January that came back negative. Asked my GI what the next steps were about my symptoms, and he just told me to take Miralax.
This week, I saw a weird white floating thing in the toilet water when I had a bowel movement. Then, when I wiped today after having a bowel movement, there was what looked like a worm (maybe?) on the toilet paper that was yellow/tan in color.
My question is, really, what do I do? Does it sound like I could have parasites? If so, how do I go about addressing this? Once again, looking for guidance, NOT fear mongering.
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2024.05.16 20:24 I_Am_The_Slayer Is deficiency relative? Neurological symptoms at 388

Recently I’ve been experiencing numbness, weakness and tingling in my entire arms and feet. I thought maybe it was related to a neck/posture issue, but now it’s in my feet too. I got my levels tested in December and b12 was 450, but yesterday it was 388. I went on a non-dairy diet for about a month recently, that could have been it. I also have Hashimotos. My vitamin d level is 34.
I know 388 isn’t that low, but I’m wondering if some people are especially sensitive to lower levels?
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2024.05.16 20:13 ytske I think I won’t use sunscreen anymore

Hello!! First of all, English isn't my first language so I hope you don't have a hard time reading it :)
*TLDR; Had little rosacea flares before, nothing major, but getting worse due to repeated use of sunscreen. It might have started with excessive retinol use (4 days straight), but even after two months without retinol, I still react aggressively to all kinds of sunscreens.*
I have atopic skin but never got diagnosed in my face. I used to have some redness, but it never bothered me much. Sometimes it looked like a mosquito bite, but I never thought much of it.
In March I got into Korean skincare and bought two products, a meinsani retinol serum and an ondo spf sunscreen. Everything was fine until around the 5th day when my skin started peeling a bit. I thought it was the retinol and reduced the frequency. I noticed my skin was tight and dry after work, so I reapplied sunscreen to moisturize. My skin would dry out again quickly after absorption. I suspected on the sunscreen but ended up blaming it on the retinol and haven't used it since.
I tried other products with various ingredients (niacinamide, vitamin C, BHA, AHA), with no significant effect on me. Some irritated my damaged skin barrier more, some less, but nothing significant except for a repairing snail mucin cream that was surprisingly effective sometimes.
I bought two other sunscreens, one in stick and the other a moisturizing one with centella asiatica (Barr Centella Soothing Sun Essence), and while my skin reacted better than with Ondo, both were bad for my skin. The stick sunscreen peeled my skin quite a bit, so I had to keep reapplying to avoid dead skin on my face. (I was better off without)
I decided it was sunscreen's fault and stopped using it. I went to the doctor because the redness wouldn't go away, and I was diagnosed with rosacea due to demodex. I was prescribed Soolantra, a cleanser with azelaic acid, and physical sunscreen. I only bought Soolantra and have been quite happy with it so far.
I found this subreddit, read the FAQ (under my responsibility, of course), and the most recommended products/ingredients were physical sunscreen, azelaic acid, and ivermectin.
I ordered the 10% azelaic acid from The Ordinary, which got today, and I'm scared to use it (would you?),
Yesterday I bought a physical sunscreen (I'm Medi 100% Zinc from Suntique). I tested it on the shop, no reactions, bought it, applied it, no reactions, but today I applied the sunscreen after moisturizing and I had a pretty bad reaction (peeling, redness...).
When I got home, I tried cleansing with an oil cleanser (Meinsani E-raser) just in case it was excess of sunscreen, but no success. It removed the peeling, but the redness has increased significantly.
I'm showing you a picture from yesterday night, one from this morning hours later applying sunscreen, and one from right now after using the oil cleanser.
I've concluded that it's not worth it for me to use sunscreen. Although I have pale skin, I don't usually get sunburnt.
This is more of a cry for help because I'd like to be able to use sunscreen. I don't want to buy more; I already have 4 sunscreens. NO products recommendation please. What I want is know how can I use them in a way that won't cause my skin to flare up again. Just being able to use one of them would be enough.
If you read everything, thank you a lot!!
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2024.05.16 18:47 cakenose B12 shots vs sublingual b12 vitamins

Is the shot really worth it? Just got my semaglutide shipped without the shots, now I’m wondering if i made a mistake. Gonna buy sublingual vitamins because now I’m worried I’ll be super tired. I already have hypothyroidism and my B12 levels on my blood test were pretty damn low (just barely above the red) what do you think? anyone start without and then add them on later?
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2024.05.16 18:29 dikercarnivore The Truth About the Carnivore Diet: Does Red Meat Cause Inflammation?

Understanding inflammation and its impact on health

Before we delve into the specific effects of red meat on inflammation, it's important to understand the broader context of inflammation and its implications for our health.
Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps the body defend against infection, injury, and other threats. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or excessive, it can lead to a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
The facts of our modern diets and lifestyles, characterized by inflammatory grains, sugars, and seed “vegetable” oils, keep our inflammation simmering at a chronic level. Our bodies experience these substances as harmful “antigens.” And it responds by constantly producing antibodies that damage healthy tissues and organs.
The importance of reducing inflammation cannot be overstated.
And at least 60% of the American population have at least one chronic inflammatory condition.
Understanding inflammation and its impact on health
Before we delve into the specific effects of red meat on inflammation, it's important to understand the broader context of inflammation and its implications for our health.
Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps the body defend against infection, injury, and other threats. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or excessive, it can lead to a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
The facts of our modern diets and lifestyles, characterized by inflammatory grains, sugars, and seed “vegetable” oils, keep our inflammation simmering at a chronic level. Our bodies experience these substances as harmful “antigens.” And it responds by constantly producing antibodies that damage healthy tissues and organs.
The importance of reducing inflammation cannot be overstated.
And at least 60% of the American population have at least one chronic inflammatory condition.

The role of nutrients in red meat and their impact on inflammation

One of the key factors in understanding the relationship between red meat and inflammation is the nutrient profile of red meat.
Red meat is an excellent source of high-quality protein, as well as a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. These nutrients play a crucial role in supporting the body's immune function and reducing inflammatory processes.
There is one other survey study that may provide a more reliable insight into the effects of meat on inflammation. It was conducted by Harvard researchers in 2021 and collected responses from 2029 people on the carnivore diet.
This more restrictive version of the ketogenic diet calls for consuming only animal products, is centered around fatty red meat, and eliminates all plant foods. The researchers found that 89% improved or resolved autoimmune conditions.
Taken together, the preponderance of evidence tells us that red meat is not more inflammatory than non-red meat and oily fish. And that it is likely less inflammatory than carbs.

Fresh red meat is also no longer believed to cause cancer, stroke, or heart disease. Our modern diets and lifestyles, characterized by inflammatory grains, sugars, and seed "vegetable" oils, keep our inflammation simmering at a chronic level. A study from 2007 where participants replaced carbohydrates with red meat showed significant reductions in inflammatory markers.

Cheers Carnivores !
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2024.05.16 18:22 angowalnuts Caan you correct this? Thanks.

Moderate Exercise:
If you take a walk or do low-intensity exercise after a meal, you are likely to digest what you have just eaten better.
The muscles and nerves that line our stomach and intestines are under involuntary control, this means we cannot manage these muscles. Other muscles such as biceps, triceps or hamstrings are on a voluntary control, which means we decide when to contract or relax them through movement.
Despite the involuntary aspect of our digestive system, we can still facilitate the digestion by taking a little exercise after we're done eating.
Movement speeds up the process of digestion and makes our body produce a few substances that optimise absorption.
In addition to these benefits, regular moderate exercise improves our gut health.
This happens not only through improved digestion but through improved mood. As a matter of fact, nowadays many scientists believe that there is a strong connection between guts and brain. When we are feeling notably stressed and/or anxious, this is going to affect our gut health as well and vice versa.
That is why exercising will both directly and indirectly promote better digestive functions.
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2024.05.16 18:10 emilymm2 Excessive fatigue but everything is fine?

In the past 8-9 months or so my running has dropped off a cliff. I was never that fast but my pace is over a minute slower than it ever was before, the thought of running an 8:45 mile would be a speed workout today. When I run, I’ll be less than a mile into a 3-4 mile run and am just completely shot. My entire body feels tired, not just my legs, and it’s like I’m running through molasses.
I had blood work done and frustratingly everything is apparently perfectly fine—ferritin, vitamins B12/D, thyroid. I guess there isn’t much of a question in here besides has anyone else experienced this? I don’t know how else to explain such a significant change, and it’s so frustrating to feel like my body is just foreign to me now
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