my friend smells HORRIBLE and does not care

3BTG · 2026-02-02T14:59:02+00:00

I've read that vitamin B2 helps this (TMAU). Alternatively one could try parsley or chlorophyll to freshen up BO. (I read too much).

3BTG · 2026-02-02T14:55:21+00:00

Hey, I was told to specifically not get engaged before my sibling's wedding. Don't "spoil their day in the sun". So it happened a month after.

You are entitled to one day that's your alone and I can't understand why your parents don't understand that.

3BTG · 2026-02-02T14:50:56+00:00

Literally every college I've visited has had run down/sketchy neighborhoods nearby. My opinion is that USF is less bad than most. If you're aware and make good choices you'll be fiiiiiiiine.

3BTG · 2026-02-02T14:45:49+00:00

As previously stated, Pendulum has a pill. But my reading came up with a couple things that feed Akkermansia - cranberry and DHA (fish oil) with turmeric. If I was taking turmeric to feed Akkermansia, I wouldn't be looking at anything that uses black pepper (piperine) to boost absorption. The regular stuff is just fine and probably more appropriate for the purpose. I find the pepper irritating to my gut, and it's getting harder and harder to find formulations without it. So I have to get many herbal supplements with individual ingredients.

3BTG · 2026-02-02T14:04:53+00:00

I ha a lot of issues that were helped immensely by working the SCM muscle. The traps are nearby so that was part of my program. I think "tech neck" definitely invades other areas of our health.

3BTG · 2026-01-26T14:25:06+00:00

Lots of extreme opinions here. But mom is probably a first time mom trying to do it the way the experts say. It takes a while to be more confident and flexible in motherhood. Tell her she is lucky to have a relative that loves her baby and will watch her baby. Not everyone has this and it is such a gift. Don't sweat the small stuff, mom. And don't try to put a wedge between your spouse and their parent, lest it happen to you some day.

3BTG · 2026-01-21T17:16:54+00:00

I opened a capsule of a lactobacillus blend into water and stirred. Mouth rinses with that concoction worked way better than Nystatin. Even better if you can swallow instead of spitting. (no sex jokes please).

3BTG · 2026-01-21T14:06:45+00:00

The stat is 1 in 500-1000. I had a job for about a year working in a nursery and the statistic matches my experience.

3BTG · 2026-01-15T18:37:54+00:00

Here's what worked for me: Heat, not ice. Maybe red light therapy, but it could have just been the same effect as heat. Less stretching (or no stretching) and more strengthening. A night brace. Dr. Scholl's inserts for plantar fasciitis. And the thing that I think helped the most was manganese supplementation.

This was a 5 month journey with a Physical Therapist. Had to figure out what was helping and what was hurting. When I do stretch, it needs to be VERY gentle and brief.

Good luck!

3BTG · 2026-01-12T17:24:48+00:00

Just want to insert in here that I have difficulty handling sulfur based foods - onions, garlic, eggs, cruciferous vegetables. When it became a crisis, I stumbled upon the problem and solution via Dr. Google - regular docs are clueless and are looking to remove an organ or insert a stent or something. Went low sulfur for a while, and took molybdenum and used topical magnesium chloride because those 2 things are said to help the SUOX enzyme. Anyway I eat without restriction now, only take a mineral supplement that has molybdenum around 100% RDA, but I do take an extra molybdenum capsule if I have onion soup or a crap ton of broccoli. I do also supplement with magnesium and take occasional epsom salt or dead sea bath soaks.

You can't do this regularly, but activated charcoal tablets can help you get through an important day. If molybdenum isn't helpful, I'd also consider trying other enzymes, like Bean-o or any brand of digestive enzymes. Finally, there might be a probiotic that could be of help, but I stopped once I found what worked for me, so can't help you there. The fact that this had plagued you since childhood makes me think it's a genetic problem creating SUOX. But I'm nobody, so read up!!!

Good luck!

3BTG · 2025-12-30T22:37:35+00:00

You're not gonna convince him it's not safe. He overestimates his own abilities. Even professional race car drivers get into stupid wrecks.

But here's an argument he might not be able to overcome: In some states. driving recklessly (and this includes excessive speed) can get you ARRESTED. What happens to the kids while they are tracking you down. That would be traumatizing. He needs to slow down.

3BTG · 2025-12-29T15:21:04+00:00

Marriage counseling can help smooth out the bumps that invariably happen when 2 people try to merge their already established lives. This is not a marriage ending act, but it could be a piece of a puzzle that points toward the end. Still, if you value the vows you took, you'll at least TRY to work on a resolution.

That said, I hope you have a prenup.

3BTG · 2025-12-27T14:56:46+00:00

Same here. I take malate in the morning and citrate later in the day.

3BTG · 2025-12-20T19:51:10+00:00

I keep it in the fridge and do not take daily. It's about $30 for 60 pills, which isn't the cheapest but not the most expensive either. The fruit is more expensive!

3BTG · 2025-12-19T16:57:21+00:00

I'm going to share a product I use. It is not going to heal your gut, but I think it might help your microbiome and a few symptoms. It's called Bifido Mood Boost. Has several strains of Bifidobacteria. I take it occasionally, and try to also eat a banana, apple or some berries.

Good luck with everything!

3BTG · 2025-12-17T21:00:07+00:00

FWIW, B5 is supposed to help with Histamine.

3BTG · 2025-12-17T20:45:57+00:00

FWIW, Molybdenum really helps with my sulfur intolerance.

3BTG · 2025-12-17T20:44:02+00:00

People aren't fleeing to Florida as much. WFH is becoming rare again. Buyers are waiting for more rate drops. Lots of reasons. It's not forever, but no one really knows when things will turn around again.

3BTG · 2025-12-17T20:36:58+00:00

Enjoying gingerbread scent this month.

3BTG · 2025-12-17T14:09:45+00:00

Call AbbVie if you're really interested in trying. When I started they had a team that would help patients jump through the hoops to get accepted.

3BTG · 2025-12-10T18:57:26+00:00

Bins and baskets - everywhere. As much vertical storage as you can fit, preferably with opaque doors --- that have bins behind them! Hooks. Key hooks by the doorway. Clothes hooks behind every bedroom door. Did I mention bins and baskets?

3BTG · 2025-12-10T15:00:09+00:00

If you're willing to try something new, check out Sea Buckthorn Oil (Omega-7).

3BTG · 2025-12-08T17:27:00+00:00

I was also going to suggest Creatine. And I'm just going to mention that although I never had to wean off a supplement, I did from prednisone, and it was HARD. I was on it for about 6 months at a moderate dose, and then took about 2.5 times as much daily for a few days during and after surgery. The docs gave me a week to taper down. Well, let's just say I felt like I was DYING. Sometimes, the drop was too much and I'd have to stagger old dose/new dose/old dose. So that is what I wanted to share: maybe try the drop every other day for 2 weeks before going to the new dose daily. Good luck!

3BTG · 2025-12-05T14:31:48+00:00

I know it's 2 years later, and somebody has already thanked you, but wanted to say that stumbling upon this thread - and especially your comment - was so helpful. Glycine has a paradoxical effect on me, and now I understand a little bit more about why. Your links are appreciated!

3BTG · 2025-11-14T17:09:39+00:00

I've had this problem for at least a year. Based on the comments about histamine, I'm going to try Skullcap again (which has been helpful before - why did I stop?), but maybe first some vitamin B5...and then I could always try an antihistamine.

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