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Board: Relationship Health 03-13-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Boy friend finding me unattractive or am I over exaggerating

I agree with the two previous posts. This guy should be written off as an unfortunate experience. I don't hear anything to make staying with him worth it. Sometimes it's better to be alone than to...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 03-13-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Do you need fiber with Juice?

Captjane, great explanation! I would just add that, in my opinion, promoting high blood sugar is bad for one's health and cancels out any good that might come from consuming the juice.
Board: Cancer: Thyroid 02-06-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By JohnR41
Re: New here, worried and scared

When you get it, let us know the result of your biopsy. I'm new at this and found it difficult to understand all the information you posted. But I would recommend that you take your time in...
Board: Cancer: Colon 11-10-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By JohnR41
Re: No Colonoscopy?

Al,

Since you don't want to take the risks of further testing, have you tried any lifestyle changes like diet and exercise? Dr. Dean Ornish did a clinical study with older men who had high PSA...
Board: Aging Issues 03-10-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,344
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Sunscreen good or bad to prevent skin aging??

Wear a broad brimmed hat whenever you're out in the sun. So, you don't need sunscreen. Then eat a healthy diet containing a large variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, unprocessed grains, olive oil...
Board: Healthy Lifestyle 01-07-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 736
Posted By JohnR41
Smile Beware of special offers designed to get you off your diet (resolution)

I heard a news report on the radio yesterday that several fast food restaruants are putting on special discount offers to boost sales. This is the time of year that sales lag because tens of millions...
Board: It's Life - Off Topic Discussions 12-26-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,969
Posted By JohnR41
Re: What are your expectations for longevity?

Thanks to everyone for all the interesting (and sometimes amusing) replies. This thread has been active since 06-26-2010. That's longevity! :-)

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Best wishes...
Board: It's Life - Off Topic Discussions 12-03-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,969
Posted By JohnR41
Re: What are your expectations for longevity?

I often feel that my mental abilities are slowly declining. What I dislike the most is when I try to remember the name of something, some person, or a word, and it just won't come to me. I find that...
Board: Healthy Lifestyle 11-16-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,421
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Caffiene! How Much-How Little and Why?

I never took my blood pressure after drinking coffee (I'm not a coffee drinker) but after several days of eating a small amount of chocolate daily, I began to notice a rapid pulse. Because the...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 11-15-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,872
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Mysterious fainting for over a year now!

Thanks for letting us know how everything worked out. I think it's great that you finally got your health issue solved. The best part is that you get to stay alive! Left unresolved, you might not...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 11-15-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,331
Posted By JohnR41
Re: I combine a very healthy balanced diet with "chew but not swallowed" snacks.

You're absolutely right about that. I read something about it in one of the Zone books, many years ago. But when you posted about what you were doing, it didn't ring a bell. Now that you've mentioned...
Board: Aging Issues 10-26-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Reaching the Fountain of Youth

All great suggestions except for number 5, in my opinion. We need some unprotected sun for vitamin D. And once you get your 5, 10, or 15 minutes of sun, for health purposes, I don't think it's a...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 10-13-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,192
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Black undereye circles

jav622,

Undereye circles are usually caused by leaky capillaries. Therefore, I would imagine that you need to get some vitamin K in your diet. Foods rich in vitamin K are green leafy vegetables...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 10-05-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Always Hungry

There are places that will test your blood-sugar for free; you just need to inquire locally and find out where they are. I think it's best to get tested about 2 hours after a meal. But it doesn't...
Board: Eating Disorder Recovery 09-29-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Disappointing turn...

In a post to xx I believe you correctly identified the problem as emotional. So, to "nip this in the bud", I would suggest you try to identify how your emotional state has changed. What happened...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 09-10-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,787
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Is Breakfast Important?

For the average person, I would agree with everyone else on this thread that breakfast is very important. However, if you are: 1) totally healthy (stable healthy weight etc.) 2) not at all hungry...
Board: Healthy Lifestyle 08-26-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,215
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Lowering My LDL

100 is optimal, 100 to 129 is near (or above) optimal and 130 to 159 is borderline high. So, you're borderline high. I think you should first set your goal at being "near optimal". I think that's...
Board: Aging Issues 08-25-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,860
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Biokinetics for back pain

Has anyone diagnosed the cause of the pain? Is it constant pain? If exercise was recommended, does that mean they think it's a muscle problem?
Board: Diet & Nutrition 08-13-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Shakes help?

No. I would say you're at your ideal weight. According to the BMI calculator, your BMI is 19.2. Less than 18.5 is underweight. If you weighed 133, your BMI would be 18.5. That means you shouldn't...
Board: Chronic Fatigue 07-18-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,984
Posted By JohnR41
Re: I need help with finding a cure.

I'm no expert on this subject but I don't think drugs will be helpful and might even make things worse.

Being a mason laborer, you undoubtedly expend a lot of energy. Therefore, you need a super...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 07-18-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,738
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Medical Puzzle - Vegetarian Celiac, Lactose Intolerant or IBS?

beatbox,

Certain foods can cause the body to become overacidified and you mentioned some of them: Pizza, ice cream, chocolate and wine.



My first thought is that your flare ups could be...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 07-14-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,057
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Glucose Intolerant-High Cholesterol - need help

When you say "Glucose Intolerant", I take it that you don't yet have type 2 diabetes but may be headed in that direction. I will assume that because I'm not that familliar with all the different...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 07-12-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,788
Posted By JohnR41
Re: I don't get that fulling feeling after eating..

dianaim,

As long as you're not hungry at the end of your meal, that's good! As far as not having a sense of fullness, I think you should try not to worry about it. As long as you feel...
Board: Healthy Lifestyle 06-25-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,846
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Need help in motivating a best friend!

That's a great question. I had a neighbor who was obese and she was always trying to lose weight. So I tryed to give her some helpful advice from time to time as I could see that she was eating all...
Board: Exercise & Fitness 06-20-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,656
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Is exercise counterintuitive?

What a shame it is that all those people never learned the importance of keeping themselves strong. At my old address, where I lived 6 years ago, I had several neighbors who couldn't get up if they...
Board: Aging Issues 06-18-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,155
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Thin people have more wrinkles?

I think it depends on the individual and how much weight they gain. One example I remember is my brother. He was very thin when he was young. At about age 30 (?) he suddenly developed a pot belly....
Board: Aging Issues 06-16-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,155
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Thin people have more wrinkles?

This is a difficult subject because everyone is different. Thin people who smoke, drink, are malnurished, or get too much sun can have wrinkles. Trying to put padding under the skin of your face...
Board: Relationship Health 06-11-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,521
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Can People Change?

What does he do for a living? More and more jobs today require drug testing. What kind of future can there be with someone who's breaking the law? It is against the law, right? Will there be...
Board: Parkinson's Disease 06-01-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Cold clammies (sweating)

Are you drinking enough water?
Board: Candida 05-26-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,070
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Keep slipping up

"Feeling great" should provide the motivation that you need to stick to your diet. What could be better than feeling great? :)




You can do it! But you need a plan. Tell your friends that...
Board: Healthy Lifestyle 05-26-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,328
Posted By JohnR41
Re: anybody into juicing?

Here's a more complete list of reasons for a high fiber diet:

1) Fiber helps to control the appetite.

2) Helps reduce calorie absorption.

3) High fiber foods are low-energy-density.

4)...
Board: Relationship Health 04-28-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Should i let it go?

If you like her, you should maintain the relationship. Think of something fun to do when she comes home and see if she's interested.
Board: Aging Issues 04-25-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,577
Posted By JohnR41
What does it feel like to be old?

When I was 30 and my father was about 65 I can remember wondering what it must feel like to be old. Now I'm 70 and I still feel like I'm middle age. I can't say that I feel any different than when...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 04-25-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Exam period - How to maximise your potential

Fish oil by itself will not make much difference, in my opinion. And you said you didn't notice any difference last year. A lot depends on your lifestyle overall. That means you should eat healthy...
Board: It's Life - Off Topic Discussions 04-19-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,553
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Why do we exist

Suppose there is no ultimate reason to exist. Do we need a high purpose to justify being alive? But if there is a purpose, it might be as mundane as reproducing. It might all boil down to genetic...
Board: Exercise & Fitness 03-31-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,843
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Blood in urine after walking alot

As the prostate enlarges with age, veins sometimes develop on the surface. These veins can tear if there is any straining. That would be straining to go #1 or #2 and possibly this could happen as a...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 03-31-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Nutrition suggestions needed-changing my eating habits

Do you ever make salads with lots of dark leafy greens, tomatoes, celery, onion, beans etc.?
If one serving is a 1/2 cup, I would recommend 4 or more servings per person.
Board: Relationship Health 03-19-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,338
Posted By JohnR41
Re: He cannot say I love you

I seem to vaguely remember reading (a long time ago) that in order to love someone you first have to love yourself. Perhaps when you tell him you love him, he doesn't feel worthy of your love. So...
Board: Exercise & Fitness 03-15-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,907
Posted By JohnR41
Re: How effective is inline skating compared to running?

Let us know how it works out. Where I live in central FL there's a inline skating club and it looks like fun. If you like it enough, you might think about starting your own club. :) We have miles...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 02-24-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,434
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Elderly Mom way too thin at 85lbs...Need advice for weight gain

Did her blood work include testing for vitamin deficiencies? Older people are often deficient in B complex, D and others.




As people get older they tend to lose muscle too. So it might...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 02-10-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Diet weight loss

Is it possible that although you are eating healthier, you are still consuming about the same amount of calories? If so, you are not likely to lose any weight. Healthier food, like fresh fruits and...
Board: Relationship Health 01-27-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Need Help!!!

It happened to me once (a long time ago) and she didn't make anything out of it. If anything she liked me more. And that was the one and only time. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. Chances...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 01-20-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,289
Posted By JohnR41
Re: what is sprouted wheat bread

Even if you find the healthiest bread, you need to be careful not to eat more than one serving per meal. I believe one serving is one slice. Is that correct? I think the Zone diet even recommends...
Board: Alternative Medicine 01-13-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,829
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Alternative to invasive breast enlargement?

It seems to me that larger breasts will only serve to raise your risk for breast cancer. It's just my opinion.

About breast cancer: A healthy diet and weight control probably will work best to...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 01-12-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,506
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Paranoid about possible exposure to Asbestos.

Eddyjohnson,

You are so lucky! You have nothing to worry about, in my opinion. What you are doing is very very harmless. But I can understand how you feel. Just being around it is a little...
Board: Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis 01-06-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,900
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Does Crohn's affect all blood types?

I believe Quincy is correct. So let's look at this problem in a different way: Each blood type is susceptable but may be adversely affected by different foods. Let's say someone starts out in life...
Board: Parenting Issues 12-28-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,685
Posted By JohnR41
Re: angry bipolar daughter

Cindypass,

Sorry that you're having this problem with your daughter. I don't have any advice except that I hope you will keep yourself safe. I was surprised to learn that bipolars can be...
Board: Diet & Nutrition 12-16-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,430
Posted By JohnR41
Re: Is there Fructose in Vegetables?

I kind of doubt it. Most vegetables do not taste sweet so that should serve as a clue. If there is any fructose, it would be so little as to not make any difference, in my opinion.
Board: Relationship Health 12-10-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,338
Posted By JohnR41
Re: He cannot say I love you

Blue Topaz,

I think if you love someone you should accept them as they are. A common misconception is that you can change someone for good. How many women think, "he's got some rough edges but...
Board: Weight Loss 11-22-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By JohnR41
Re: i really need a help

When you first start running, you need to be careful not to overdo it. This is a common mistake. It might even be a good idea to start with walking. Walk for five or ten minutes as a warm-up. Then...
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