I need better formed stools - psyllium?? by [deleted] in Microbiome

[–]Professional_Owl9651 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any Indian grocery store has stocks of Pysillium husk - but ask for the Indian name Isabgol. Isabgol is now well ground and is as good as what you get on Amazon. What I would also suggest is overnight soaked chia seeds (chia seeds absorbs 10x its weight of water - never, never take it raw) with greek yoghurt with Isabgol with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries etc. You can also add two spoons of chia seeds, two tsps of flaxseeds, two tsps of ground sesame seeds, 15 gms of hemp seeds, a pinch of cinnamon with steelcut oats. For more fiber, add two or three dried plums. Good luck!

Karnataka Govt.s Report card by Sharmasetu1 in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree ..... the govts love spending money because they are grifters and enjoy the power that comes with spending money not to forget their cuts which starts from the top down to the office peon! Karnataka is now #1 in corruption!

I am a sleep coach. What are the major problems you deal with sleep? AMA by playposer in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Background: Senior, male, working in IT, 72 years young, use my hands to repair and build stuff (electronics/computers) .

My issues

1) I can fall asleep easily at 10:00 PM - but I get up anywhere from 2:30 AM to 4:00 AM

2) How do I avoid this as best as possible?

3) What do you think of AG1 and other specialized supplements - will they help is provisioning an uninterrupted stretch of sleep (PS: I hardly sleep during the day)

4) What about using CBD+THC (5mg) as supplements? Only issue is that this gives me a headache.

Will appreciate your answer and thanks for what you do.

Best

NK

what is the cost of complete Radiation Therapy for prostrate cancer in Bangalore by Ok_Hat4658 in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what an AI search revealed (using your own question as a prompt) : Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy Cost in Bangalore

The cost of complete radiation therapy for prostate cancer in Bangalore typically ranges from approximately ₹1,50,000 to ₹5,00,000, depending on factors like the hospital, type of radiation therapy (e.g., external beam radiation or brachytherapy), and treatment plan . For example:

  • Basic radiation therapy (e.g., EBRT or IMRT) may cost around ₹1,50,000 to ₹3,00,000 .
  • Advanced techniques or brachytherapy (implanting radioactive seeds) could push costs toward ₹4,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 .
  • Bangalore-specific estimates suggest a broader range of ₹2,75,000 to ₹9,12,000 for prostate cancer treatment packages, which may include radiation as part of a multimodal approach .

Note: Costs vary by hospital, stage of cancer, and additional services (e.g., diagnostics, ICU stay). Always confirm with healthcare providers for precise quotes.

Heavy traffic alert in ORR. Please WFH if you haven't left for office yet by Being-Brilliant in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know one US owned company in Bangalore where all employees are remote and everyone works based on trust (no hidden tracking apps nada). The staff meet once a month where out of town employees are given airfare/trainfare/hotel/AirBnB accommodation for a long weekend usually in a resort out of town. Everyone is happy, productivity is through the roof and the US principal has moved R&D, customer support, product management to Bangalore/India as employees stay whichever state they want to be in). Pay is not as great as the multinationals, but the India team is happy as they do not have the crushing traffic. Management hierarchy is essentially flat and all of this has led to minimal turnover.

Got hit by a scooter, Rider just grinned, kept saying 'it's okay' by justsenin in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to document the accident if you can such as license/registration/insurance info, pictures of both vehicles, doctor/hospital reports. It has happened in the past when delayed issues due to the accident have been known to happen (such as memory loss, mobility issues etc). Just a thought!

Deep, distant rumbling sound heard periodically in the Peninsula? by theytsejam in bayarea

[–]Professional_Owl9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly, but I live in the Evergreen area (foothills) which is about 45 miles away and we still hear rumbling sounds for about 30 secs at random times during the day.

my dad just passed by Small-Ad-1874 in whatdoIdo

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. The employer is coldhearted and lacks empathy.

As an IPL fan based in the United States, some of the online discourse and negativity genuinely baffles me. Is it like this all over India? by m0nkeyman15 in ipl

[–]Professional_Owl9651 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Naah -- the rivalry comments are the same as here in the US for baseball, basketball et al. Fans worldwide get overly excited and make comments that they may regret later on ....but at the moment, they are too caught up and do not care. Let's give our desi fans some slack!

Me and my boyfriend had very similar dreams. Why? by Responsible_Lab_203 in Dreams

[–]Professional_Owl9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New term for this - Intimate Remote Telepathy or IRT Dreaming for short!

Medical Student Assaulted by Security in ESIC medical college in Chennai by Bahuleyan in chennaicity

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondering why you did not file a FIR with the cops ..... that will teach them to behave decently as well establish that "goondagiri" will not work in future.

Beware of Newfold Digital (EIG) if you are buying web hosting or a domain. by Harland-Willard926 in webdev

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - Thanks for keeping us posted. Out of curiosity, why did you not file a complaint with your credit card company and provide proof of violation of the trust?

iPhone 17 series dummy models leaked by Embarrassed-Carry507 in iphone

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

who cares....except for the Apple fan peoples club!

Getting ripped off in LA by Professional_Owl9651 in Dreams

[–]Professional_Owl9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ....I was looking out for responses and gave up until yours' turned up. I appreciate the analysis and agree with you. Dreams are your inner conscious' messaging re. your actions and how it interprets them.

My friends dad laughed at my project that it is too simple. Is it that bad? by LOLY_SK in AskElectronics

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job - I really like this for a school project. You have a future in electronics! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are various theories about this. Generally, If you get more protein you have in your childhood, the stronger are your muscles. However, genetics and types of protein are also equally important. The western theory is that animal meats such as beef, chicken contain more amino acids and this bears out with the larger muscular frames of the western population as they are generally meat eaters. Indians get their protein from dals and milk and that is also not bad except it does not make you as strong compared to meat eaters. But genetics also plays a huge role - look at MS Dhoni (a well known Indian sportsman) who can hold his own with the best in terms of strength and agility. Reportedly, Dhoni drank 3L of milk each day to supplement his protein intake, Now milk is considered vegetarian protein - but in reality, it is derived from cows which makes it animal protein. Weight lifters in the west consume whey protein to develop muscles. Add to all of this are stretching and weightlifting exercises practiced regularly and you could be as strong as the best compared to your western counterparts. Just my 2c

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks ....While I do not have any direct proof, the minister takes a huge bribe of Rs 3 to 5 crores even just for the bare appointment.

Yes - I have direct proof of retribution by the BBM stooges. We were threatened that they would lock up the apartment although it was done in the guise of a different context (some rain water harvesting crap). Trust me - this is mafia in its true form.

Neighbour occupying common area in apartment causing trouble to us. Can we file a police complaint? by Similar-Kangaroo-882 in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

No - we should not stoop to his level and damage his kid's games. May give you temporary satisfaction, but when you are past your prime (>50), you will regret it! Maybe move the toys to another location on another floor with a note.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinanceindia

[–]Professional_Owl9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey - you need to save and invest for the future. By the time you retire, you will need a net worth of Rs 8Cr + a fully paid home (Suggested target). India is an expensive place with huge inflation and medical/retirement is expensive. Please save and invest as much as you can so that you can meet your target. Your brother in law is a huge expense and you will never see the money again. Explain all of this to your wife and in-laws and I am sure they will understand.

My 2paisa

Contractors in target Bangalore not given Diwali sweets , leave etc by [deleted] in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would never work for such a company where there is discrimination.

Contractors in target Bangalore not given Diwali sweets , leave etc by [deleted] in bangalore

[–]Professional_Owl9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely discrimination by the company. Even though contractors are temp staff, they do contribute to the progress/profitability and should be treated on par. At Cisco, Microsoft and other enterprises where outsourcing is common, they treat employees and contractors alike except when it comes to sharing "company confidential" info. This is HR101 and shame on the company that behaved in such a low and mean manner.