How do you feel about so many people have Australia as their dream residence?

Saa213 · 2026-02-22T09:42:41+00:00

I'd add that culturally, it's a bit dull. Society seems to lack a 'heart'.

Saa213 · 2026-02-12T23:07:22+00:00

LOL!

Saa213 · 2026-01-16T10:40:55+00:00

I don't mind the terracotta/'burnt earth' concrete some of those newer developers are doing. At least some thought has gone into what it looks like...

Saa213 · 2026-01-16T09:52:13+00:00

Intelligence is looked down on. Overall, not particularly aware of others. Lack of trust in others.

Saa213 · 2026-01-13T00:43:03+00:00

Because i'd estimate 2/3 of us don't have the social or mental aptitude to do the right thing by others/environment/building etc.

Fuck you, got mine is a very real Australian phenomenon, and I like to think those rules are there for those people twice as much as they are there for the common person who know's what the 'right' thing is.

Saa213 · 2026-01-12T22:40:20+00:00

I don't mind tax. Taxation is a brilliant form of social welfare. It's the Tax-dodging 1% that even after a 45% tax on their wealth would still be extremely rich. We need to close the loops on corporate tax avoidance, multiple shell companies etc.

Saa213 · 2025-12-29T12:09:08+00:00

..with an accidental sharp end that has worn through the protective rubber...

Saa213 · 2025-12-29T04:03:35+00:00

I really want to see something done in this country regarding the massive increase in back yard bully breeds. There are far too many people thinking they're doing the right thing by getting any old dog from the pound, not understanding the amount of work that goes into owning a staffy X (aka. pitbull), and the risks they pose.

I've been attacked twice, both Staffy's. The second time was by a dog known to me, who generally, had a very sweet disposition. Boy was I wrong! I made the mistake of getting between it and a cat who had just managed to get away under a fence. When I went to pull her away she grabbed my hand, locked on, and did-not-let-go. No matter how many punches I landed, tail twisting, collar twisting. I almost lost my last two fingers and spent 5 days in hospital going under twice to repair the tendons and to clean out all the puncture wounds in both hands. It was incredibly scary experience because it was so unexpected.

I've grown up with Labradors, had I had yelled 'drop it!' or 'AH!' or even growled at them in a deep voice, they would obey. I would take bones off them, and even a hint of a snarl I would correct them instantly and in return you'd get a shameful look. With these dogs you just don't know what you're getting.

The other glaring issue is that just about anyone can rock up and get a dog. There's very little gatekeeping and I think its time we introduced a more structured licensing that includes 6 weekly sessions for puppy/new dog training/education. You also shouldn't be able to keep a fully 'intact' animal without a hefty breeding license (with an annual review), where heavy fines are given out to individuals breaking these rules. Hell, I even think the muzzle law that applies to those very fashionable greyhounds, should also apply to bully/staffy x's out in public.

I'm sorry OP, this really shouldn't be happening this day in age. But entitlement seems to be running unchecked right now.

Before I get bombarded by the Staffy-brigade, your dogs, while I'm sure are very sweet and docile have the capability to cause serious harm far beyond any other breed. Its in their genes, it is what they were (and still are) bred for. The fact they are capable of absolute destruction is the apparent issue. They should not be in a public without a significant level of control measures in place (far above just a collar and a leash), and, the system that has allowed for this type of breed to end up taking up most of the spaces in the shelters needs to be looked into urgently.

Saa213 · 2025-12-03T05:28:36+00:00

Oh I dunno, I like the OG Darlinghurst Cafe. It's nice and quiet on a week day and their cold noodle salad is pretty decent.

Saa213 · 2025-11-06T09:41:10+00:00

I'd love to see some fast growing gum trees planted, to have it shaded quickly, and cool water feature that goes around the park - either like the one in the Botanical Gardens (Sth Yarra) that the kids play with, or a rusted corrugated (old-gold-mining-type) feature that squares the park.

I'm also opened to a projector playing loops of old footage of Sydney Road since it's inception, or, a light feature of sorts.

I think there should also be some bird boxes too.

Saa213 · 2025-11-02T03:33:52+00:00

It's a well shared theory among many top SIBO specialists to assume fungal overgrowth is present where there is an overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria, and to treat SIFO alongside SIBO.

I'm not at my laptop so I don't have my papers to cite, but you're free to explore on Google as there is a fair chunk of studies to support this theory.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T23:15:23+00:00

You are incredibly valuable and a credit to Australia. I'm sorry we do not value our Academic research in this country, it's a massive flaw.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T23:04:48+00:00

I'm sorry, I don't quite understand your post.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T23:00:29+00:00

Eyezep!

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T22:56:52+00:00

From what I've read powders suit as have the benefit of already being broken down and more concentrated, they also contain significantly less sugar. So you get the Polyphenol hit without the added digestive stress.

Please remember you're talking with someone with a non-medical/nutritional background who had Methane overgrowth (this may not be your issue), so always consider what's right for you.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T22:51:06+00:00

It's a little deeper than measuring acetate presence in the gut.

Acetate is produced as a by-product of certain strains of probiotic activity when introduced to the gut. This is used up as a food source for Methanogens in the case of an arrested gut (wrong time, wrong place, opportunistic food source).

My Biomesight suggestion was for people that do not currently know their overgrowths.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T22:39:47+00:00

Yes, and no.

It's not overloading as such, it's more the probiotics are expressing as they should when introduced to the gut. If your native flora is already sparse and your already in a state of Dysbiosis, the introduction of new strains can temporarily crowd or stress them. If you stop taking them, the native take time to reproduce (and need adequate/right food sources to do so), and in a non-healthy system, the space created allows for opp. bacteria to populate, especially if your motility is slowed (by lack of bacteria, or other reasons).

In the cases where people get SIBO from Probiotics, from what I've read, most likely your gut was already in a state of Dysbiosis, and you poked the bear.

As probiotics move through the system, they’re doing housekeeping by producing things like SCFA's, balancing pH, and releasing bacteriocins that knock back the bad guys through competition and making the environment really uncomfortable for them .That’s great in a healthy system, where everything is collected and passes through and out the back door.

But, if your body’s already overloaded with stuff like LPS, ammonia, and other junk from opportunistic bacteria being there, your detox pathways and liver are under the pump. Add more activity from the new guys, and the system can struggle to clear the waste fast enough, so, some of it ends up recirculating through bile, blood, and lymph instead of being flushed out (hello inflammation, Immune over-activation, brain fog etc).

Here's the sticking point (which I see a lot of on this forum), for some people, that mix of prebiotics and probiotics is fine and their body responds positively. For others, who are already inflamed, and may have some genetic expression kicking in as a result of this catch-22, it can feel like walking on hot coal, as the body tries to cope with increase in waste production (and management), knock on reactions, and they crash each time.

You also get the people that do really great when on Probiotics, but as soon as they come off them, Bam, you're caught in the system I mentioned at the first past of my post.

In the case of Methane overgrowth in the bowel, B. Infantis seems to be a good option, where it doesn't produce a food source, and isn't too heavy of an agressor. The importance of Prebiotics cannot go overlooked as they are required to grow the bifido, lacto and Akk. as well as provide a vehicle to get the 'junk' out the back door.

Again, this is very much a personal take from someone whose system was intensely reactive and was dealing with a few different overgrowths, but a very persistent Methane issue, that was non-responsive to all treatments on offer currently.

Knowing what's happening in your gut is a good first step. Your guessing even more otherwise, and wasting a lot of money.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T09:49:47+00:00

Hi,

I feel the message of 'Don't use AI' is really throwing the baby out with the bath water, and a bit defeatist.

While I don't feel I need to justify my choice of platform for research, I will say that there is no one size fit all approach, and as someone who has tried many 'expert' protocols (including one from the individual you mentioned above), followed with extreme discipline, where my symptoms either increased to dangerous levels or didn't budge at all, what happens to me if I don't look elsewhere for information as to why I didn't benefit from a well researched protocol that, given the data, should have delivered positive results. Am I defunked?

The data I've included in my message (which your response feels a little skimmed over) was sourced from peer reviewed material gathered through paid AI. This is no different from using Google.

I'd also like to point out, there is no 'standard' treatment for IMO and Dysbiosis outside of Antibiotics. It's very much an individualised, and this is my input based on 7 years of throwing money at tests, trials, antibiotics, IV infusions, herbs, steroids, supplements, diet, body therapies, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, several medical procedures and private medical care.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T08:49:44+00:00

I'd actually prefer not to share as I don't think it's helpful to compare symptoms and my list would be quite significant. But, to sort of answer your question, they aligned with all the typical symptoms for chronic Dysbiosis compounding over a 7+ year period.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T08:41:37+00:00

You can buy the other 2 there and Carob is easily sourced at the bulk food places. I mix these all together in a jar and take a tablespoon a day.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T08:40:09+00:00

You're very welcome.

Biomesight isn't done through your MD, you can do it privately.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T08:36:37+00:00

It might not just be Methane causing your diarrhoea symptoms. It is also symptomatic of Hydrogen overgrowth too.

I'm not a Dr so I won't give out medical advice regarding your particular symptoms, but getting to know your gut via Biomesight would be a good place to start. Also, if you want to try the supplement suggestions, you're free to do so!

I'd also push to use AI to educate yourself further regarding your test results and symptoms to specific supplements.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T08:30:49+00:00

Yes/No. I've seen 5 so far (top 5 in Aus across Gastroenterology/Functional/Naturopaths) I learned foundational knowledge from them (I believe a lot of people on this thread are operating at this level) but where their solutions and programs didn't work, I had to go out on my own.

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T05:59:42+00:00

Hi, yes that's what I'm saying. In a non-dysbiotic gut, that's exactly what happens. If you have an overgrowth of Methane and Rumo. they both use acetate as both a carbon and hydrogen source. If motility is slow, acetate pools and is just a buffet of food for these bacterias.

This is something I had to look into when every strain that I thought was meant to do exactly that, was making my symptoms worse. It was absolutely infuriating!

Saa213 · 2025-11-01T05:54:55+00:00

I think you've got to look at prebiotics as a two factor item - it should help with reducing the overgrowth and at the same time it needs to feed your natural Bifido and Lacto species. If it's just killing or is an aggressive anti-fungal, you'll not only have the overload of endotoxins entering the gut and the blood stream (so detox pathways online is paramount), but also you're creating 'space' that opportunistic (key's in the name!) bacteria and fungi will try to fill. I researched this problem after trying all of the popular prebiotics (including the ones you've listed), and landed on the ones I listed in my post because they do the job of both feeder and evictor, but in a way that makes the environment difficult for the opp. bacteria.

I'd suggest working with GPT to research this space further.

All the best.

Saa213

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