What home repairs are you most Afraid of?

[rbowman]

That's what I thought. I knew a girl from Willimantic and we went up to Storrs for some sort of party.

[Muggles]

It's actually orange flavored Glucosamine chews I bought off the shelf at wal-mart. I'd heard that it worked better than the pill form, so gave it a try. I've been pleasantly surprised, too.

[Muggles]

Last year I was very sick and lost all muscle tone in both legs, so starting around the middle of January this year I had to work to regain my legs back, and it's taken a while to get the muscle tone and strength back, but I hadn't worked as hard on strengthening my knees. I guess I thought they were fine, but this little injury was a wake-up call to pay more attention to them for sure.

[Don Y]

I'm not fond of walking on cement/asphalt -- but am leary of walking on "open trail". Too easy to twist something. Given a choice, I try to walk on the "lawns"/hell strips on either side of a sidewalk. No grass here so you can get a good idea of what your feet will experience if you keep an eye on the ground in front of you. No "hidden holes" that are so common in grass lawns!

4mph is my "natural pace"; 3.8 miles in 56 minutes. But, it doesn't bring my heart rate well enough into the cardio region. The 10-15 seconds it takes me to get in the house and grab a stopwatch is enough for my pulse to return to "resting".

Asked my MD about this and he suggested jogging. WTF?! No thanks, I'd like to keep my KNEES a while longer!!

I *have* noticed that a few minutes with a SHOVEL is enough to bring me well into the cardio zone! But, that's usually *work*, not "exercise"! (how many holes can you dig in a lifetime?)

[Tony Hwang]

Terry is former owner of Enzymatic Therapy who started curry research going to India. Always high quality brand name supplement is a good bet. Nothing like you buy from Costo, Super market. So far world wide sale figure on this product alone is 3 billion $$. No detrimental side effect at all. Only some folks complain if taken in empty stomach, it bothers them just like eating hot pepper.

[Tony Hwang]

Also don't forget circulation issue. Taking L-Glutamine(most common amino acid in our body) capsules or powder helps muscle recovery from fatigue.

[Tony Hwang]

Chloride is stomach acid. On theory it supposes to improve absorption. But it does not improve much. Devil's claw is researched by British doctors proving it's worth. Also known to cause stomach sensitivity. Devils may affect BP. When some issues arise we have to look at the whole picture: deal with cause not just symptom.

[Don Y]

Yeah (figured the MA reference was enough :> ). ObTrivia: Springfield is the most popular city name, IIRC!

Heh heh heh... "packy". Such a localized term! Soda? Or Pop? (Moxie, anyone?)

Yes, my bad. Been a few decades since I lived in that part of the world.

Yeah, amusing, eh? All those Holy Rollers... I guess they worshipped the God of Commerce!

I remember first visit to one of the *huge* liquor stores. Like a frigging supermarket! Packy's had always been little hole-in-the-walls crammed full of bottles...

[Tony Hwang]

I never saw GS in pill form. Only capsules typically 500mg per capsule. Never buy anything Chinese made tho. If it helps don't stop take them LONG term! Specially females never forget to have density test done every 2 years or so. If your doctor does not order it, ask and insist on it.

[clare]

My BP had been pretty contant at 120/83 for years - been on 400mg of ibuprophen a day and 1 Claratin complete a day - was up to 158/92 early this week. I've stopped both to see what happens - first day off and I'm back down to 150/86-ish. When I get it back to normal I'll try going back on one at a time to see which one is the culprit (or if it's both)

[Don Y]

I thought Glucosamine was only effective *in* the joint. I.e., as a lubricant, of sorts. So, sloppy muscle tone doesn't benefit from meds...

For what is it "indicated"? Pain, inflammation, arthritis, etc.?

Weight is bad for *so* much more! :< I cringe when I see so many folks

*so* overweight. And, apparently doing little/nothing to address the issue! When was the last time you saw your feet??

I accompany one neighbor to Sam's Club, periodically. A few items that I might need; also a chance to spend time together socially. First thing she invariably does is head off to buy an ice cream to eat while shopping. Definitely doesn't "need" that!

People don't realize how little it takes of an imbalance of intake vs. expenditure to pack on weight. I think a LIFESAVER per day (excess) amounts to the 10 pounds folks pack on (average) per decade.

Wow! You mean to tell me you can't live without that LIFESAVER???

Recently injured her back. I'm sure partly because her musculature is weak, nothing in her back or belly to help *support* her frame. Instead, her frame is supporting her belly. :<

So, we know that's going to be a long recovery -- *if* she ever manages to recover fully (presently just trying to deal with the pain!)

Trick is *keeping* them that way!

[Don Y]

Again, "works" in what way? Regrows hair? Controls body odor? Sexual stamina?

[Don Y]

A downside of many tablets (SWMBO was previously taking glucosamine) is that it can lead to kidney stones. (at least that was one of the recommended supplements to drop when she was hospitalized with one)

[Tony Hwang]

Simply you are what you eat. All your medicine is in your food. Sick body is acidic, inflamed. Most pain is caused by inflammation. Most pain killer drug residue accumulates in one's liver and kidney. Long term use is detrimental which will cause other issues down the road. Name one drug with zero side effect. Now they;re giving kids with ADD with new drug which shrinks their Penis. I saw a 10 yo old on that drug whose penis looks like just that of a new born. His grand mother and mother came to store asking for help saying they are trying to give the drug to his sibling 7 yo. Both women were crying talking to us. We sorted out their diet eliminating dairy and sugar, junk food like McDonald meal. Some supplements. If they stick to the regimen for a month or so, they will see the result themselves....They'll know what to do to get off the drug. It's whole family affair.

[bob_villain]

This can be normal in a 10 yr old (pre-pubescent)...there would be more concern after 14 yrs. Some are "late bloomers" and may even be better for longevity. (I noticed you capitalized "penis"!)

[rbowman]

Joint problems, knees specifically. Although in that context I meant that I prefer generic tumeric to a secret special blend of snake oil that sells for much more. I can't honestly say it works since I can't do a double blind controlled experiment on myself.

[rbowman]

That's my problem. If I walk fast enough for any significant cardio effect the mechanics of walking become awkward and jogging would be more efficient and natural. However, I never could run gently.

There are some motions that seem to elevate the pulse more than others. sometimes I wear a strap type HRM in the gym and I've noticed vertical rows get my heart rate up more than many other activities.

[rbowman]

Tonic... I'd lik to see a New Hampshire native that asks for a bottle of tonic and get Schweppes quinine...

[flakey714]

Sanding the old house paint off this May, I leaned one way, the ladder went the other way and fell about 8 feet, twisting like a cat and landing of fairly soft dirt flat on my back. Aw Crap! Went back to my "normal" activities but my back still hurt a lot. Finally had X-rays to reveal a compression fracture in L1. Took 6 week off while it healed. Back to normal by now. Beware of gravity!

[Tony Hwang]

It is known side effect. You think I made up the story?