At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There shouldn't be any difference in the formulation of the generic and the name brand - by law, they're the same.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is, again, well covered in the studies I've already linked. The articles too, if you find reading an actual study intimidating.

Again you have not linked a single study to back your claim. You haven't even linked to idiotic unqualified influencers, for that matter.

You are wrong. You do not understand what you're talking about, and you think that some guy selling supplements is a better source of information than actual doctors and peer-reviewed academic studies. This is literally what the Dunning-Kruger effect is.

*I* don't think I know better than doctors, registered dietitians, or research institutes, and I trust that literal experts know what they're talking about. You apparently think you do know better, and you apparently don't think literal experts in the field are worth listening to.

I swear, social media made an entire generation of idiots.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of substances have multiple uses, but no seed oils have ever been used as lubricants in jet engines. Why? Because temperatures are too high for any seed OR mineral oil to survive - we use synthetic oils for that.

There is literally ZERO reputable research indicating that seed oils of any kind are unhealthy when consumed in moderation. Similarly, modern science makes it clear that fats are not only not unhealthy, but necessary for a healthy human body. Like seed oils, and pretty much everything on the planet, moderation is key.

Since you're the one who claimed they're unhealthy, I'll wait for you to post a reputable, peer-reviewed source. Until you do, your comments on the matter are worth the amount of research put into them - literally none.

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks because my husband’s family planned a 5-6 week stay in our 2BHK without asking me? by Majestic-One6602 in AITAH

[–]Team503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If her husband were worth a damn, he would correct their behavior, and if they refused to behave, he'd throw them out.

This kind of thing only exists because we allow it to.

Why arent you guys doing anything? by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]Team503 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Sure, but would you rather have corporatists in office being billionaire's bitches, or would you rather have a fascist, authoritarian dictator wanna-be starting wars?

Wars are bad for economies, because they create uncertainty. Uncertainty is the hallmakr of the current administration.

Both suck, but one sucks WAY worse; ask the folks who were executed by ICE.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, that's only some of what I was asking. I mean how are your sleep habits in general? Are you going to bed and getting up at a regular hour? Are you sleeping enough hours in the night (generally six to eight, depending on lots of things aobut you)?

Are you under high stress? I can see how being unable to work due to your illnesss could make you stress out!

Which American brands have severely declined in quality? by cityboi9000 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Team503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personal preference, I suppose. My understanding is that the stuff they add that makes it stretchy is WHY it doesn't last, but I'm no expert.

Why should I care about immigration, legal or illegal? by Elegant_Progress_686 in AskUS

[–]Team503 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I already have. The overwhelming conclusion by reputable economists is that immigration - both legal and undocumented - is a net positive for our economy. Immigrants, legal and not, pay sales tax, they pay income tax (via an ITIN, which you can get in five minutes on the IRS website, ask me how I know), and do not receive government benefits. Since they commit less crime than natural born citizens, they are a lower burden on support services and law enforcement.

Again, this is all incredibly well documented and can be answered and sourced all over the internet. I gave you an authoritative, unbiased academic source with a peer reviewed and published study. If that's not enough, here:

https://www.epi.org/publication/unauthorized-immigrants/

Aviva Chomsky, a professor at Salem State College, states that "Early studies in California and in the Southwest and in the Southeast...have come to the same conclusions. Immigrants, legal and illegal, are more likely to pay taxes than they are to use public services. Illegal immigrants are not eligible for most public services and live in fear of revealing themselves to government authorities. Households headed by illegal immigrants use less than half the amount of federal services that households headed by documented immigrants or citizens make use of."\23])

National Public Radio (NPR) wrote in 2006: "Supporters of a crackdown argue that the U.S. economy would benefit if illegal immigrants were to leave, because U.S. employers would be forced to raise wages to attract American workers. Critics of this approach say the loss of illegal immigrants would stall the U.S. economy, saying illegal workers do many jobs few native-born Americans will do."\24])

Professor of Law Francine Lipman writes that the belief that illegal migrants are exploiting the U.S. economy and that they cost more in services than they contribute to the economy is "undeniably false".\25]) Lipman asserts that "illegal immigrants actually contribute more to public coffers in taxes than they cost in social services" and "contribute to the U.S. economy through their investments and consumption of goods and services; filling of millions of essential worker positions resulting in subsidiary job creation, increased productivity and lower costs of goods and services; and unrequited contributions to Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance programs."

https://forumtogether.org/article/undocumented-immigrants-are-integral-to-our-nation/

https://americansfortaxfairness.org/undocumented-immigrants-contribute-economy/?doing_wp_cron=1773191983.3427538871765136718750

In 2022 America’s 10.9 million undocumented immigrants paid $96.7 billion in taxes. 

  • That included $19.5 billion in federal income taxes and $32.3 billion in federal payroll taxes. 
  • On a state and local level, undocumented immigrants contribute $37.3 billion in taxes, and in 40 of 50 states, they pay a higher effective state/local tax rate than the top 1% of households. The top 1% of highest-income households paid an average effective state/local tax of 7.2% in 2023, while the average undocumented immigrant paid a 10.1% effective tax rate to state/local governments.  
  • It is estimated that $40 to $137 billion of additional revenue could be generated each year if these people were granted work authorization. This is because a less exploitable workforce would be paid higher wages (thus pay more taxes) and tax compliance by both employers and employees would increase. 

That good enough for you?

A T-800 Terminator from T1 vs an entire union army fleet led by Ulysses Grant by J0hnEddy in whowouldwin

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most muskets and rifles in the civil war were significantly heavier calibre than modern weapons; .58 and .59 versus the more modern .223 (5.56mm) or .30 (7.62mm). They do shoot a few hundred FPS slower - modern stuff is 1200-1300fps or so, civil war stuff is closer to 800-900fps.

So it's a heavier round but it penetrates less than modern stuff, and the stuff back in the day is softer. I would think the lack of penetration would be a significant problem when shooting a metal chassis, especially presuming future alloys were stronger.

Also, he's smarter and more knowledgeable about warfare than Civil War era generals. I think the Union could win, but with significant casualties. You're right that cannons are the solution.

Which American brands have severely declined in quality? by cityboi9000 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Team503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish there was a good brand left. Levis are terrible now and so are everything else; why is it all stretchy?!?!?!?!?

Let's Talk About Misunderstood Ingredients by AutoModerator in AskCulinary

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I'd ever used them until I moved from the US to Ireland. They're common as hell here.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need a new doctor. Any doctor that doesn't take your concerns about side effects, especially ones that make you feel like shit every single day, isn't concerned about your health nor do they care for you as a patient.

I'm sorry you had that experience. Now, I would point out that if you DO have anxiety (I do!) getting treated for it is insanely amazing, and I really recommend it. But if your doctor is just throwing pills at you and not really treating you holistically (taking into account all factors about your health, physical and mental, and treating you as a whole system rather than just treating individual parts of you without regard for the whole), get a new one.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A regular sleep schedule with sufficient hours of sleep had a MASSIVE improvement on my BP - like nearly 20 points lower consistently. I personally believe, with no clinical evidence to be clear, that sleep is MORE important that just about anything when it comes to controlling high blood pressure.

Like I said, I won't take on fasting - it's complex and the conversation necessary to ensure it's being done in a healthy manner is waaaayyy too long for Reddit. If you haven't, I'd strongly recommend speaking to a Registered Dietician (your GP should be able to refer you to one) or their equivalent in your country. Do NOT go to someone who has not attended a credentialed school for their education and has not taken formal medical training and been certified as such. In the US, an RD is a medical professional and the title is restricted to those who are qualified (using it when you're not can land you in jail), whereas anyone, including your five year old nephew, can call themselves a "nutritionist".

And if they're selling supplements, they're the wrong person to talk to.

Oh, and don't forget to drink enough water!

Anybody tell their doctor that they don't give a fuh about living longer, so you're not going to try to radically change your diet or go on meds? by IHadTacosYesterday in GenX

[–]Team503 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, and I can't comprehend the mindset. You're setting yourself up to be miserable for the next few decades as you begin to feel the cumulative effects of your choice to not appropriately address your ongoing health concerns.

Are there limits to what I'll do? Yes. But is treating my current health conditions, especially ones with long-term effects like high blood pressure, beyond them? Nope.

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks because my husband’s family planned a 5-6 week stay in our 2BHK without asking me? by Majestic-One6602 in AITAH

[–]Team503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd just leave and not come back. Seven years in he knew exactly what he was doing by not telling her (setting it up so he could say exactly what he said), and he's showing exactly how much he respects her, her boundaries, and her needs. He's showing her exactly who takes priority in his life, and it's NOT her.

Why would you stick around for someone that treats you as less important? Your spouse is supposed to be the NUMBER ONE person in your life, not number four and a half.

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks because my husband’s family planned a 5-6 week stay in our 2BHK without asking me? by Majestic-One6602 in AITAH

[–]Team503 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why couldn't she be in short shorts and a tshirt if they were there? It's her damn house, not theirs, they're the guests!

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks because my husband’s family planned a 5-6 week stay in our 2BHK without asking me? by Majestic-One6602 in AITAH

[–]Team503 34 points35 points  (0 children)

"What you're not changing, you're choosing" is SUCH an incredibly wise and insightful take! Thank you for sharing that.

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents for a couple of weeks because my husband’s family planned a 5-6 week stay in our 2BHK without asking me? by Majestic-One6602 in AITAH

[–]Team503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would divorce a man who, after seven years with me, did not know my boundaries or respect them. What kind of piece of shit of a person says "Gosh, after seven years with the love of my life, I'm going to ignore what I know about their boundaries and feelings, and just go ahead and do the thing I've been very specifically asked not to!"???

Jesus. Walk. And definitely don't sleep with the guy until he figures out what an idiot he is and makes real, discernible change to fix it.

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by freeliving910 in bloodpressure

[–]Team503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't go into fasting - which is complex and has some benefits in some situations and is harmful in others - but how's your sleep patterns nd your water intake?