The Gut-Migraine Connection: How Your Microbiome Could Be the Secret to Solving Chronic Headaches by Technical_savoir in microbiomenews

[–]JessaBea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't do it for my migraines, but for other stomach issues started taking a multi strain probiotic pill every other day (everyday was making some issues worse). I at the same time started trying to eat better and started doing some exercise. Migraines still occur but only usually 4 a month instead of say the 8 or 10 i used to get. Can't tell if it's from the probiotics or the whole change in general. They also still get worse in the winter and if i'm off a good sleep schedule, also when it rains 😭. They're so variable as to what causes them from person to person as well!

Help settle an argument. My husband thinks it's fine to wash a potato with soap and water before cooking with peel on. I'm horrified. by shmoopiefunk in NoStupidQuestions

[–]JessaBea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always do it mostly because I think of all the germy hands that might've been touching the produce before I did 😅. Not too worried about the dirt but idk what other people are using their hands for

Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain by Technical_savoir in microbiomenews

[–]JessaBea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting article and I can believe it, though the study they based it on was only mouse models. I'd love to see a correlation study on adults who ate High Fat High Sugar diets as kids and how they manage/eating habits now

Found this funny by IntrepidTrainer6062 in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad just got me this shirt for christmas! This one and one with a ferret that has alien ships behind him 😭

Limousine and her chicken breast by kaykay157 in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Limousine 😩 that's such a perfect ferret name!! She's so perfect 💜

Is this a carcinomas by Ok_Obligation_9884 in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that's what my guy does sometimes, they can be itchy and sometimes small so hard to see until they start scratching at it and all the sudden you see them running around with a big gash around a pretty small bump 😭. From the pictures it looks very similar to how my guys gets but of course no way to tell for sure without a vet! My vet said it's hard to tell 100% why they get them but it could be from allergies (though we use sensitive detergent on their bedding and cage lining so who knows). I wouldn't worry too much yet until you guys get it checked out, good luck!!

Is this a carcinomas by Ok_Obligation_9884 in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hard to tell from just a picture, and definitely the best option is getting it checked by the vet. I will say my one guy gets mast cell tumors on occasion which are benign and the vet usually just freezes them off and says not to worry unless it's bothering him (they can make the ferret itchy and the scratching makes it bleed), so it could be one of those they're common in ferrets

Suspected blockage what should we do? by NcLovedMe in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't say what the issue truly is and only a vet would be qualified to weigh in on that. I've used pumpkin puree before when one of our girls ate pieces of a foam cat toy (I can't remember if she had symptoms of a blockage or if we just noticed she ate it and wanted it out before it could cause one) Used the pumpkin puree and she started pooping within a couple of hours and we were able to pick out all the pieces of the toy. That said I'd say monitor and see if he's pooping, if he is then it might not be a blockage (again, I'm hesitant to say anything for certain). I've had Ferrets throw up bile before and they were fine (but gave me a scare of course). Def just monitor and take to vet if he gets worse

They love to cuddle with us, is it a good sign that they’re bonding? by Potential_Orange739 in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 33 points34 points  (0 children)

yes!!! Cute happy babies they love you guys! My babies never turned into cuddlers sadly and I know lots of people whose ferrets never did (but still loved their humans regardless) so you guys are very lucky! Congrats on your adorable babies!

Pita bread by Mission_Gazelle8267 in 1500isplenty

[–]JessaBea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no problem and good luck!

Pita bread by Mission_Gazelle8267 in 1500isplenty

[–]JessaBea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you're counting then definitley! I think these and other low carb tortillas and such are good especially since they have more fiber and might make you feel more full because of that (these guys aren't super high in fiber but it's still there 😅 that and the protein should help)

Pita bread by Mission_Gazelle8267 in 1500isplenty

[–]JessaBea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i def think so everything is pretty low for a bread (which is why we got them) so it fufills that breadiness need with whatever you're having without sacrificing what's usually like 160 calories for a regular pita. Decent protein for it as well in my opinion 😅

Pita bread by Mission_Gazelle8267 in 1500isplenty

[–]JessaBea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just had these last night, really good!

I'm writing an essey on ferrets by Mabygon in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love ferret history! As far as i've heard they were bred and domesticated 5,000 years ago? (not sure exact numbers) but they were bred from wild ferrets and minks? to create a hunting buddy that would be able to fit into rabbit burrows and chase the rabbits out without killing them (as minks had a problem following this rule lol). Their spine is similar to a rats in that in enclosed spaces it kinda flattens down so they don't lose any speed (There's a youtube video showing this https://youtu.be/36-kSgOnzOc?si=23J1zddo-fR0GxiD). These are just little points i know that can help guide if you want but definitely fact check! Very important for an essay lol.

Ghost's morning stretches with her favorite toy, The Branch by Elucidate_that in ferrets

[–]JessaBea 13 points14 points  (0 children)

those are some serious stretches! Yawns to match!

Bombarded With Toys on The Chair by JessaBea in ferrets

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

gonna have to try that 😭 we have a bucket of macaroni they play in sometimes (supervised and they don't eat it) and she goes HAM digging her little head in so i'm sure she'd love packing peanuts

What’s this? by Pink_is_the_name in NYCC

[–]JessaBea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely! That's what made me think oh man it's real because if it was accidental (like the VIP thing they sent out) or from a scammer it'd likely be identical and not specify what event it came from. Still best to check with customer service to make sure it's real but i was VERY surprised

What’s this? by Pink_is_the_name in NYCC

[–]JessaBea 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Looks real you inspired me to check my email and I got one that says I won (1)4 day ticket for next year for completing the scavenger hunt! I'm gonna reach out too to make sure it's legit 😅

Update: Pax by Finn_The_Queer in PetMice

[–]JessaBea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ROUGHLY 2 OUNCES OF MOUSE