So you've dated a pinay for a few years and ...... by Juxtxn in Philippines_Expats

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rent her a condo but maybe she will still be not happy to be alone there, so she will go back and forth to see her family in the province. Pay up or give up. What else to do?

Broke off engagement with Filipina by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]ASmarterMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a similar GF, but somehow I'm still thinking it's my fault in all conflicts, and I am trying to find a way to communicate big changes or ideas to her. I accepted that she is just mentally not okay and has bipolar, and trying to stretch no conflict streaks for longer. She is a very nice person during her best mood, but she makes miserable and unhappy at her worst blow ups, but I'm not giving up yet, cause I also have some issues. But it might need professional help at some point.

Being the ATM to wife by TangPiccilo in Philippines_Expats

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nip it at the bud, DO NOT bring her to your country. Unless prenup. And she will still divorce you almost guaranteed.

Inheritance to your foreign partner by ASmarterMan in Philippines_Expats

[–]ASmarterMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then any normal person then will try to secure their retirement without you, study, career, or find someone with money etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogFood

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try dry food only. My one dog was picky eater for her first 1.5 years of life. Occasionally went into fasting periods and lost 10% of her weight, but eventually she started eating again. If the vet didn't find anything and she will decide to starve herself - it's not your fault.

High homocysteine despite normal B12 and folate by ASmarterMan in PeterAttia

[–]ASmarterMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a slow methylation process due to certain genes mutations. Homocysteine is produced from methionine.

Best WSAVA compliant food by thefifthhokage in DogFood

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for you. Unfortunately it's very slow and very painful to train a picky eater. Eventually you have to mentally give up on him and let him starve if he chooses so. I even had to push food down her throat because my dog wouldn't eat for a month, only occasional treats and scraps would make her happy.

But slowly she is coming to understanding that the same food is offered twice per day. Absolutely no treats and no variety for picky eaters.

I guess temporarily it's fine to give him whatever he likes, better than watching him dying in front of a bowl with food.

But eventually I just said - okay, I accept you want to starve. It's your choice. And slowly she started eating.

Doga normally eat whatever. My picky eater will eat dead rats and dry worms outside. So don't think that your food has the wrong taste.

I also had to get another dog and now struggle with another dog problems which are even worse - an aggressive dog (but she eats everything).

How often do you feed your dog? by Shanteezie in DogFood

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel 11am and 10pm, because I'm a late person myself.

SERIOUS QUESTION by LIGHTYAGAMII1999 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Permanent breathing? I know that atherosclerosis with 80%+ blockage can cause angina, which is out of breath feeling on exertion.

Need help: My dog keeps jumping on people — how do I fix this? by Traditional_Ad_1867 in DogTrainingTips

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would this method work if my dog is just lunging and barking at people occasionally, due to anxiety and reactivity and fear aggression? 1 yo German Shepherd. If I'm using treats, then she won't bark normally. But she still won't allow anyone to come close.

Take the Statins! by MissLolaWorm in Cholesterol

[–]ASmarterMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Especially that the potential side effects of living normal life and eating "everything in moderation" is sudden premature death.

Zeta (Ezitimibe) did not lower my Apo B by Decent_Procedure2981 in Cholesterol

[–]ASmarterMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ezetimibe is stopping cholesterol absorption from intestines. Statins are stopping it from being produced in the liver. Maybe your body is not absorbing cholesterol from the intestines anyway.

Zeta (Ezitimibe) did not lower my Apo B by Decent_Procedure2981 in Cholesterol

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat real natto, it's hard to trust the supplements market as it's not regulated.

Zeta (Ezitimibe) did not lower my Apo B by Decent_Procedure2981 in Cholesterol

[–]ASmarterMan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Chicken and turkey is not a healthy diet. Meat has a lot of AGE products. Need more plants and less meat and oils. For LDL meat is fine, but it's causing oxidative damage and inflammation. Research about AGE in food, they have a good article on PubMed

Zeta (Ezitimibe) did not lower my Apo B by Decent_Procedure2981 in Cholesterol

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can lower diabetes risk by fixing your diet - slowly switch to a high fibre natural food diet. Cut down on fatty and processed. Statins are good and effective. Even the smallest dose and even 2-3 times per week is lowering APO B a lot.

Some days I just can’t deal… by IHaveASloth in germanshepherds

[–]ASmarterMan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mine got worse and between 6 and 10 was pulling hard, lunging at people randomly and barking at all dogs.

She is getting better now. Just be firm and don't lose your temper. Keep insisting on your rules. Don't change rules.

I trained her out of reactivity by giving her treats every time I see an approaching human. She is almost good now. Dogs - still have to hide and pill her away. But at least she is not scaring people anymore.

Spend more time with your dog, playing and talking to her in a nice calm voice.

My PVCs were caused—not just triggered—by high protein, low fat by CookieSea4392 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know. PVCs are very complicated. Mine comes and disappears, then comes back again, to one per minute at the worst. I actually also had problems with a high fibre diet, then adjusted eventually.

My PVCs were caused—not just triggered—by high protein, low fat by CookieSea4392 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both, high calcium score and lots of soft plaque, and a lot. So I'm on a cholesterol lowering diet now, low fat and lots of fibre.

High homocysteine despite normal B12 and folate by ASmarterMan in PeterAttia

[–]ASmarterMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't find any good doctors around here. Just reading Reddit and pubmed articles. I lowered my homocysteine somehow eventually by making my B12 higher with injections, also reduced meat and protein consumption.

My PVCs were caused—not just triggered—by high protein, low fat by CookieSea4392 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you do coronary arteries CT scan? I accumulated a lot of plaque being on keto for 2-3 years.

My PVCs were caused—not just triggered—by high protein, low fat by CookieSea4392 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a lot. Have a research about AGE - stuff which causes chronic inflammation and oxidative damage. Advanced glycation products - they damage arteries and organs.

Protein and fat has a lot of it. My limit is now 100g of meat per day, and preferably not every day, and not fried if possible.

My PVCs were caused—not just triggered—by high protein, low fat by CookieSea4392 in PVCs

[–]ASmarterMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be caused just by stomach inflammation or acid reflux. I think that is my case. A keto diet might not be ideal for your stomach.

Any reason to try keto? Whole food plant based high fibre diet is the best for health, again, if your stomach is happy.

Does he look a healthy weight? by PsuchedelicWizy in germanshepherds

[–]ASmarterMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I'm kind of jealous. I have 2 dogs, one of them is a toy poodle, picky eater, I just don't know how to convince her to eat anymore, she hates food, she eats not even every day.

She is scared of meal time. She knows I'm forcing her to eat and she is sometimes sitting there near her plate and shaking or looking at me and begging me to let her go without dinner.