No, I don't think they're hidden from us at all
Posted By: NYMT on 2008-11-22
In Reply to: Do you think cures are really hidden from us? - oldMT
Most people know, or can discover with a little research, that most of the things we get are easily preventable or cured, over time, by our own immune systems. Taking antibiotics for a cold is not only foolish, but dangerous. And not just for you, but for all of us. It's where we get things like MERSA. Most people can also take the time to educate themselves on the best way to deal with their issues, they simply choose not to take the time to be responsible for their own care when it comes to "minor" things.
The best care you can give yourself, besides preventive care (stay out of the sun, you're white for a reason; eat right, exercise, if you're fat eat less and exercise; etc etc) is supportive care. If you don't feel well, eat foods that are nutrient dense and get plenty of fluids and rest. Your body will usually take care of the rest. If it doesn't and you DO need medicines (as in the case of my auto-immune disorder), use them judiciously. I know that every winter I will go off the meds that keeps my immune system from attacking my own body (destroying it in the process - that's how they work) and will experience a lot more pain because I want to die in a spectacularly gruesome or Darwinian way, not from a case of the common cold. So I'm going to be in a lot more pain as my immune system looks at all of my connective tissue and yells "INTRUDER!!! ATTACK!!!"
Ideally I should be able to deal with my pain by growing my own natural remedies, but the Federal Government tends to frown on a garden full of opium poppies and marijuana plants. Willow bark just don't cut it, either, though I have used it successfully for fevers. I've also used booze to successfully treat a nasty sprain in my back. Kept me down, relaxed the muscles and killed the pain until it healed on its own. Of course society tends to frown on that, too. So, no, they're not "hidden", they're just not encouraged or advertised. Being a heathen gives me a distinct advantage in the area of herbalism as we tend to try traditional remedies before running to the doctor. Even if I'm fairly certain that about half the time the traditional remedy makes you feel better because it's loaded with alcohol (in our case).
No, drugs do NOT take too long to make it to market. They make it too quickly. Before AIDS hit it could take 30 years for a new drug to make it to market. Now they're being released so quickly they've not had time to test for long term effects. Vioxx is a good example of what can go wrong with that one. Who would have guessed using it long-term could kill you? It definitely damages your heart. That's just one of many drugs that were fast-tracked, that shouldn't have been, and that are now the focus of class action lawsuits after people have been injured or killed due to lack of long-term clinical studies. Are there drugs that made it to market quickly that have proven safe? Of course there are. Unfortunately there's no way for us to tell in advance how thoroughly something has been tested, how long it spent in R&D or how wide-ranging the clinical trials may have been. So we're all guinea pigs now.
It really is a balance. I feel that for myself, it's about causing the least amount of harm both to myself, my family and my community. I get vaccinated because I don't want to be a disease vector and impact all of society. I take medications to destroy my immune system so I don't have to take pain meds and can work more effectively. I quit taking them during cold and flu season so I don't become a burden on my family by picking up every little thing that blows through town and risk infecting The Old People as well. Then I have to take more medications for pain. That's MY balance. It is unique to me and my somewhat unusual situation (though disorders like mine are more common than most people think - they're just largely undiagnosed). Everyone has to find their own balance and part of finding that balance is educating yourself on ALL of your options, natural and otherwise. It's called "personal responsibility" and we seem to have a dearth of it in this country.
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Are sure sure there aren't other hidden -sm
issues, such as maybe drug or alcohol abuse?
Do you think cures are really hidden from us?
I used to think this was silly when people thought this, but as I've seen things happen in my own life and look around at our world, I think this could be true.
For example, I have used several products that are not FDA approved and they work better than most things my doctor's pills didn't cure.
I used a salve to cure my skin cancer when doctors didn't get it twice with surgery.
I used the itworkspaste to remove my moles, skin tags and warts.
I use sota instruments who bob beck recommended on youtube as the device of the future which fights all viruses and bacteria. I've seen it get rid of my moms bronchitis, my dogs paw infection, my sons mono, my flus, etc.
I asked the cancer salve people why this wasn't sold in doctors offices and they said "cause it's natural" and if the pharmaceuticals can't get money from it, then most likely you won't see it FDA approved unless you had millions of dollars.
And if the FDA cared so much about us, why in the world would we allow cigarettes to be legal? Think about it...the cigarettes keep you hooked, you get cancer, then go through the hoop of chemo. You become a great high paying customer.
What are your thoughts on it. And, have you ever used a product that is not FDA that you swear by? Please share...thank you!
There was no hidden agenda to it --
Please see the post below by the woman who used to work in a prison. You are required to report it. If a coworker, and there are lot of those in this area, were to have seen him talking to this guy and knew that this guy was an ex-convict, he could report my husband and my husband could lose his job. My husband is not protected by any of the unions that protect the guards. Anyone who wanted to could make an issue of it. He was obligated to report the situation. He has not talked to the guy since finding this information out, but now this guy's kid is taking it out on my kid.
Again, my husband did the right thing according to the code of ethics he is required to follow. Why is that so hard to understand? There was no hidden agenda.
Hidden messages in Enzyte commercial
I love those pill commercial watch them closely they have little symbolisms(?) in them, the erect umbrellas in the drinks, the straight pointed finger on the hand, the huge splash of water in the swimming pool, diving in, the wood grain in the six panels when it splits the screen up. If you watch them they are so, so obvious. They crack me up. I know that sounds perverted and I certainly don't mean to offend anyone, it is just a little bizarre.
Look at this picture, the pen, the tie, clock hands are on 10 and 2 as in "10, 2 and 4", file drawers, plaque, crisp white shirt, tight fist and date book, apparently you can can set your calendar to it.
http://bad321-art.buzznet.com/user/photos/?id=3589213
Agree can be hidden fees no matter where bought.
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You're not 'low-class', you're FUNNY, & a good writer!
Which is often the case then someone is the first to cast stones!
You're surprised? I'm not. They're not going to stop voting....
as was mentioned in a prior post. Imagine if they succeed? They just may.
At least you wait until they're cooked! LOL...we're raw dough
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Sounds like you're doing great! We're also making out...sm
daughter pay for gas and insurance when she starts driving. She hasn't started driving yet because she doesn't want to get a job to pay for that privilege. That's her choice. We're also making her pay 1/2 of the fees for the state required driver's education course.
Things you're afraid of vs. things you're not
I didn't used to be afraid of spiders, but I seem to have developed a fear of those little beasties. I also can't stand boats, water deeper than my hot tub and bridges. I'm also fairly convinced that UFOs, if not aliens (well, isn't anything driving those things?) are real, so that kinda scares me, yet it is strangely fascinating. I'm also afraid of El Chupacabra, though I'm very certain that's not real. It's one of those "hahahahaha" fears.
Things other people fear that I do not include snakes (awwww, they so cute! they look like they're smiling!), rats, gangbangers (except Mara Salvatrucha, move them up to my "scary" list), poverty, death, traveling at high rates of speed with almost anyone sober, bats (CUTE!!!!!), homeless people, Sasquatch, most of my male friends, bears, mountain lions.
Fear is such an odd thing, don't you think? So much of it is relative to our own experiences in life, yet at the same time some of them are downright irrational.
So, how 'bout you? What will send you running screaming in the other direction, and what things can you take care of when someone else goes running screaming in the other direction?
you're welcome. nm
nm
I see what you're saying...but
heaven forbid, they break up and one of them dies, wouldn't you want the same thing. If she were to die, wouldn't she want her husband to have the same choice she is wanting??? I guess I'm just concerned with pushing this on the husband and he doesn't want to do it. I hope it all works out though. This is a hard decision to make.
You're welcome!
I hope you can come up with something, I've "been there and done that".
Should be you're not, not your not
and actually in the minority as I do work a full 8 hour day, no chasing after kids, walking the dogs, doing housework so you got it exactly right, in the minority as opposed to a lot I read about on here.
Aww, sorry you're going through that...sm
My husband can get into moods also, but I honestly won't allow him to talk to me like that. In every relationship I've ever been in, I wouldn't allow it. In the beginning when I was pregnant with our second child, I wrote him a long letter telling him I needed more help and would not accept anything less. I was so stressed out with working at home and taking care of a 2-year-old and being pregnant. That was it! Ever since then, I swear he does more than me! If he talks to me in a certain way, I demand an apology and I get it, not always right then, but a little later. He knows I won't take it. We've been together for 15 years now, and that is a big thing in keeping us strong. He doesn't take my crap, either:-) He's still my best friend so it's worth it to make it work. Stand up to him and make him respect you! I say that with much care.
Because you're mom, LOL.
Moms just know these things.
We're all in this together ...
I think. It's always reassuring for me to know that other people are dealing with the same stuff I am.
She was furious when she found out I had gone through her purse, but too bad. You live in my house, you live by my rules, sweetheart.
Another thing that gets me is where she was getting the stinkin' things anyway. She works in a restaurant where her coworkers smoke but I hope they would know better to get them for a minor. As far as I know, she hasn't started up again.
you're welcome--sm
a lot of physicians are almost insistent on someone taking the synthroid, and it makes me wonder how much stock they have purchased with the manufacturer. They always try to say we don't need the T3 that is included in the Armour, but I know I feel a whole lot better with taking it. I didn't even know I had a thyroid problem until I went to a doc with flu like symptoms and wanting to sleep 14 hours a day. I saw a doc from India in an urgent care clinic, who I had never seen before. I was hardly in the door yet and he said *how long have you had that goiter?* I was stunned. I had seen so many doc's in between and none of them ever picked up on this. I was on synthroid for five years, and never really felt much difference. I read up on thyroid problems from all sorts of web sites and decided to try the armour. Unfortunately my doc at that time would not prescribe it for me. HE did not believe it in. *hmmmm*. I had to go to an endocrinologist, as well, and still had to BEG to try it. He reluctantly gave it to me and it took a while to get it up to the level that would even out my TSH levels, but I am now at 120 mg and seem to be holding. I do feel better, but as I said earlier, I still battle with weight loss/gain. but every body is different. stick to your guns, get what you want, and check back in three months or so and let me know how you are feeling/doing. email me if you wish.
If that's what they're doing ...
it's fine with me. I thought it was interesting, but different that we suddenly focused on 2 characters I didn't remember. But there they were in scenes from the past that I did remember, LOL.
No, we're not out there saying come on
But by nature cats do roam. We have a big field in our back yard and he only goes out early in the morning and goes through the brush. He comes up on them when they fly up and he will jump straight up after them. I have gotten many away from him simply because the first thing he does is bring them to the back door, but when he meows to be let in, they fly away. My husband and I certainly aren't thrilled about it, especially during the springtime, but cats do go after birds and the big old hawks flying around our house could easily scoop up our tiny little female kitty, and I suppose that would make it even?
You're right
Trying to leave while he is there, especially in the middle of an argument, is a gesture, not a serious attempt at leaving. All it does is make him angry and more vigilant.
And you're right that even the best organization can't guarantee complete safety. But they can offer shelter, advice, compassion, and some safety. It's better than trying to do it on your own.
I'm sorry if you have been in this situation before. No one should have to go through that. But unfortunately, many, many women do, every day.
Maybe you're right about his
tummy hurting. You can give dogs Pepcid; ask if you can give something like that to your cat to try.
Are you aware of any weird low-cal foods your cats like? Like cooked vegetables? If so, maybe that would help. Or offer grass to chew in the house.
I'd go to one of those holistic places and see if they have suggestions. They might even have aromatherapy for cats, HA!
I agree it's hard to correct a cat's bratty behavior. Next time consider a dog, LOL.
Tell us what they're about, or if there's another
author you could compare them too. Are they romances, mysteries, stories about moms or what?
you're welcome............sm
there's a lot to them to explain and I will supply one of 1000s of links...but to me it's like a person is damned if they do, damned if they don't living with one of these types....
here's the link :)
http://www.ptypes.com/passive-aggpd.html
You're not alone in this
Hi,
I found out yesterday that my 15 year old kitty Dimas has bone cancer in the jaw. Last week the vet determined he had cancer according to the blood tests but couldn't find a tumor. Then over the past 5 days he developed a huge bony tumor on his jaw. He might only have a few days left and I have to decide when to put him down. I'm convinced that he will let me know when he's ready. Meanwhile, I'm a mess and am so terribly sad to be losing my buddy. Please know that I feel your pain and my prayers are with you and your kitty.
Lisa
You're not alone in this
Hi,
I found out yesterday that my 15 year old kitty Dimas has bone cancer in the jaw. Last week the vet determined he had cancer according to the blood tests but couldn't find a tumor. Then over the past 5 days he developed a huge bony tumor on his jaw. He might only have a few days left and I have to decide when to put him down. I'm convinced that he will let me know when he's ready. Meanwhile, I'm a mess and am so terribly sad to be losing my buddy. Please know that I feel your pain and my prayers are with you and your kitty.
Lisa
You're so not alone on this one!
I've been going through some extreme stress of late...I actually asked for a "mental health day" yesterday and was refused...and I don't ask for nuthin' unless I really need something. I was going to take that time to go for a hike in the woods--that always clears my head and relaxes me.
But right now I'm waiting on a delivery of firewood soon...I find that taking an hour or so to stack it or chop it works for me, but that's just because I'm a psycho. ;-)
I hope you find some relief soon--I totally know where you're coming from!
Can't really help, but you're not alone!
Unfortunately with mine I pretty much always ended up in the hospital on IV medication after days of vomiting. I got them every month with my cycle, so eventually the doctor put me on the Depo shot so I wouldn't have my cycle and that pretty much stopped the headaches. However, I just stopped taking the shot for other medical reasons and I definitely fear those headaches! I'm so sorry you have to deal with them!
You're welcome
Neither of my parents was alcoholic but our family was MAJORLY dysfunctional. So I can definitely relate. And I have a son who is 20 years old. Seems just yesterday he was in middle school....sigh.
OMG, I think you're right
Just call me stupid. LOL. I looked up GE Owens Illinois, and I think that did pop up, but I thought he said "in" and not "and". Thank you so much.
you're welcome *S*
For the entire month of Ramadan, the folks of the Muslim/Islamic faith fast all day (but go to work and all the stuff they normally do but cannot ingest anything during daylight hours) and then eat/party all night....
Maybe not what you're looking for, but
I just went upstairs for more coffee and one of my cats was playing soccer with a dead cricket on the kitchen floor. He seemed quite content , but I still had to throw it away.
I wish my cats were more sociable. My young male, Tripp, will come downstairs a couple of times a day, sniff everything and go back upstairs. I hardly see my female, Lucky, at all during the day. Not that I want them knocking stuff off my desk while I'm trying to work, but there must be a happy medium somewhere.
Ya know you're right....
time with your kids is the best thing no matter what you eat!
I think you're right
Hopefully the school will do something, or else the ex will decide to homeschool if he's really fanatic about this. I do plan on calling the school on Monday and see if they will discuss this with me.
You're welcome! (nm)
"nm" means no message...but since you are here,
What kind of makeup do ghosts wear?
Mas-SCARE-a
I've been working too long.
Cause you're there and cause they can!
I know exactly what you're going through!
I think I was in as much pain if not more when my child's heart was broken. I think it is very sweet your son is sharing this with you and all you can really do is offer comfort and understanding. Lots of kind words such as "this will get better" and "if it's meant to be, it will be". Obviously the situation you describe has gone on since the beginning of time (well ok not quite) but it is very common when one goes off to college. So sorry you both are going through this :(
You're right (sm)
You're right and I do tell them how lucky they are and tell them she loves them and remind them that she won't be around forever. I am thankful for her...not trying to get rid of her...just trying to decide whether to force my kids to spend the night or not.
You're Welcome - NM
NM
You're not alone....
I started at 6 a.m. and working until 2:00 or so. Already had 1 depressing procedure note. Hate those anytime, but especially so close to Christmas.
Have a good day!
you're not
nm
Always know that we're there for you...
I know it's not the same, but...
Anyway, Mom just figures she has done the best she can and has no regrets. She has folks around who love and support her, but it still hurts when she's shunned by sis. She stands her ground and won't let sis walk over her, but keeps the door open, hoping that one day, she'll walk through it just for companionship. It would be great for at least one of you to have that happen - my mom, you, or jlynn.
But trust me, if you took your daughter to her grandparents', she KNOWS the younger generation does most of the traveling, and I believe still do. Some of the younger generation just have scheduled themselves out of the ballpark these days (this lesson, that league, golfing, etc), and have forgotten to build in time for family, trying to squeeze the important stuff in between the "keeping up with the Jones'" activities or for the older generation to jump at any invitation to "come watch" instead of "let's spend time together". I'm not as young as most folks with kids the age of mine, but kids are big money these days, and parents are buying into it, making sure the kids have violin lessons they really don't want or need instead of time with grandparents, unstructured with friends, or even some necessary time to themselves.
You're very welcome:-)
REALLY, it was my pleasure.
You're welcome
Hot isn't he? I miss it now that N/T isn't on.
And you're okay with that?
Just my opinion, but I don't want the government, which can't seem to do anything right anyway and has changed guidelines on just about every recommendation it has ever made in history, to start essentially rationing out my food intake, etc. I don't want the government insisting that I should be drinking 2 cups of coffee a day, one glass of red wine, and 2 pounds of pinto beans a week, all in the name of making me healthy. I don't want forced exercise, giving birth between the ages of 19 and 26, or marrying all in the name of being healthy. Encouraging them to tax the things that they disapprove of is a slippery slope to: A) Furthering the chasm between the haves/have-nots as fewer average people can afford it; B) Encourages the feds to regulate our lives even more than they do already.
You're right - AI
They got saved for doing a bad job last night. My daughter just reminded me that no one goes home tonight. I agree with you about Kristy Lee Cook. She was in the bottom three three times and I really thought she should be gone already.
OK, while we're at it
Anyone who plays a sport (voluntary choice, avoidable risk), anyone who rides a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, jet ski, or boat (voluntary choice, avoidable risk), anyone who drives more than 10 miles to work (the more often/longer you spend on the road, the higher the risk), etc. Let's also include those that work out for their health, but might work out too much and injure themselves. Let's also include the couch potatos that don't take any risk, because not taking a risk also endangers your health in the long run. If we try hard enough we can include everybody, because sooner or later, everybody will get caught taking an avoidable risk.
I think you're right -- thanks n/m
you're
nm
I know - you're not a mom or an MT!! sm
In fact I know who you are...and I know that you have been posting on this page just to get at me because you are too cowardly to actually say anything to me about it. If you are not just completely a big coward, reply by email to this. You can make up a fake email address, I don't care, but I know it's you. You have had enough trouble at work. Don't you think you should be trying to do better before you get fired?
Yup, you're right.
Birds of a feather do flock together and all the miserable ones seem to be here.
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