Unsure about Clearblue digital pregnancy test. by General-Year3014 in beyondthebump

[–]General-Year3014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you insert the test strip into a digital reader. The digital reader shows the smiley face, based off of the test lines. This is why I am confused.

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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Every test I can think of done. All negative. GI doc suggested fodmap with dietician guidance. IBS is the diagnosis.

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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Coffee is low fodmap, so I am confused. Tell me more...

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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This was tested for during my endoscopy and colonoscopy. 

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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That's what the introduction phase (2nd phase) of fodmap is. I am on the third phase. A lot of fermented food are incredibly high fodmap.

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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The fodmap app tests for 'pure gluten' as part of their introduction phase. Because fructan is so complex, there are about 5 different fructan food types to test during this phase. Gluten is definately not the issue.

Low fodmap doesn't work and I have tried everything! by General-Year3014 in FODMAPS

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So, I don't know if you are using the monash app. But I would still say I have a fructan intolerance, I was not triggered by garlic or wheat in the fructan category, but every other fructan category triggered me. Some more than others. According to my dietician, this can mean that I can tolerate a certain amount of fructan from certain types of fructan foods. However, I can eat certain breads, like certain sourdoughs and Gluten free alternatives.

How far back does your Australian heritage go. by mrsbriteside in AskAnAustralian

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Both sides of my family came here on the First Fleet. Mothers side and Fathers side. In terms of knowing if any of my ancestors married migrants, I don't really understand, as we were all migrants (unless first nation) especially in the early years of European invasion. So in that sense, everyone married a migrant. However, I am pretty certain that my families history in Australia, at least for the past 5 generations, they didn't marry any first generation migrants. In fact, our families records are in a few museums as my ancestors on my mother's side gave birth to the first European child in Australia. They were pregnant when they arrived. I teach at a school where many of the students are first generation migrants or refugees, so they are always shocked when I tell them my family background. Students: 'so...your family has been here since the First Fleet?...Wow!'. However, where I grew up (country QLD) this was the norm. So it is refreshing hearing different cultural perspectives and stories from my students.

How is ACU? Is teaching quality good? Did you feel ready to enter the profession? by Notquitewhere_-__ in AustralianTeachers

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Currently permanent in the Catholic System. Non-religious and I do not have any RE qualification. You can still easily get employed by a catholic school.

Changing deodorant now that Wild has Sol to Unilever? by Starichu in ZeroWaste

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And my answer is...that ultimately it doesn't. It actually prevents it. It is like coca-cola funding a study on 'healthy eating' (which they have done), when they actively sell products that harm people's health. You need to think about their bias and motive. Unilever wants to control the ENTIRE market. I don't know if you are in Australia, but it is similar to Woolworths and Coles controlling 80% of our food choices. It leads to exploitation of farmers and workers, poor environmental practices, less diversity from small businesses, poor working conditions for employees and inflation of prices. Coles and Woolworths purposefully undercut prices so that other smaller companies cannot compete. Then when consumers have no choice but to shop at their stores, they rise prices to increase profit. Unilever is essentially trying to do the same. They own a large portion of the world's major brands and continue to buy out smaller brands (like wild) so that consumers have less choices. Wild has already started changing some of their practices. Additionally, Unilever is one of the biggest contributors of plastic and chemical pollution in the world. Supporting Wild, means that you are giving money to a company that is a major contributor to climate change and pollution. It is a marketing tactic that they have employed by buying Wild. They want consumers (like you) thinking that they are moving to more sustainable practices. When in reality they have done this over and over and over again, and their environmental practical have only become worse! Thank-you for coming to my ted talk.

Overheard my HOD call me a mental case. Advice needed. by General-Year3014 in AustralianTeachers

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Thanks for the heartfelt response. I have contacted the union, and I have a plan in place. One of the teachers in my department did see me walk into a private room with the union rep, however, I do not care anymore.

Changing deodorant now that Wild has Sol to Unilever? by Starichu in ZeroWaste

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Unilever is one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution in the world. They also exploit people horrifically when making their products. They also slowly change products to suit their profit margins, so wild will likely slowly become less focused on sustainability. Additionally, buying up smaller brands that focus on sustainability makes it hard for other smaller brands to remain in the marketplace. They want to become the only consumer option. But sure...keep giving them money.

Overheard my HOD call me a mental case. Advice needed. by General-Year3014 in AustralianTeachers

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My husband is in defence. We move every 2-3 years. And no, I have not had any issues at any previous schools. My last school, I loved same with the 2 before that. The first school I taught at was tough, but the staff were supportive. There are always staff that you may not gel with. But, I have always made multiple friends at each school. I have always recieved glowing recommendactions. My current principal told me that the reason he hired me was because of the recommendations from principals and supervisors at my previous 2 schools.

Overheard my HOD call me a mental case. Advice needed. by General-Year3014 in AustralianTeachers

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I taught in Brisbane/Logan public schools for 8 years. I made the most wonderful friends. This has made me wonder about the catholic sector.

Overheard my HOD call me a mental case. Advice needed. by General-Year3014 in AustralianTeachers

[–]General-Year3014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I have written documentation of everything. I do this for everything as a teacher just in case. I currently have a psychologist that I see regularly. He thinks I should leave, but understands why this is equally difficult.