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On 2/1/2024 at 9:44 AM, SwampNut said:
I've been using these constant blood sugar monitors for a while to try to get the glucose under control. For a pre-diabetic, insurance won't cover it. You need to be fully diabetic. Why would anyone want to do something preventive?? Anyway they are expensive. I recently found that there's a source for them intended for weight loss, not a hard medical reason and experimental, not FDA approved. And they are 35% less that way. But during their intake I had accurately said that I had blood sugar issues, so they told me they can't provide them for that reason. But I could, you know, fill out a new intake form...
So real need: No insurance and $180
Elective usage: Under $120
Do you use an over patch to help keep on?
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21 hours ago, DaveK said:
An HSA unlike an FSA - I regulate what gets reimbursed and if I get audited by the IRS and they find out I’m expensing items not health related they would come after me. I put my walking pad, recumbent bike, kettle bells, exercise bands and my last 3 Apple Watches on the account.
Now - I can’t use the VISA card to buy any of it but manually submit the receipt for immediate reimbursement.
I also invest in the stock market through the program with the funds siting there.
And yes, before tax funds.
If you get audited you better have a note from a doctor about them being medically necessary for a particular condition, as general fitness items is not covered.
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56 minutes ago, superhawk996 said:
I caught a blurb on the radio about how doctors are now saying that whole milk and cheese are good for you. I wonder what the current stance on eggs is, that has also run the good-bad bullshit a few times. Is bread good or bad these days? Dried meats? Fuck it, I'll order a pizza to cover all the bases.
I believe the fat helps so slow the insulin response to the lactose or sugar in milk, if you reduce the fat you still have the sugar and more of a insulin response. I don't use milk anymore so problem solved. I do like a little cheese, just dont try to over do it.
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11 minutes ago, SwampNut said:
A person in Missouri with no known animal contact has tested positive for H5 bird flu, the state’s department of health and senior services said Friday. It’s the first time a patient in the US outbreak has had no known exposure to sick animals. And it is the first time someone has been hospitalized with bird flu
Bird flu has a 52% death rate in humans.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/06/missouri-bird-flu-positive-hospitalized
That is not good.
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The welder who saved the day.
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I believe I pulled in as you guys were unbolting.
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On 8/23/2024 at 6:46 AM, superhawk996 said:
PERFECT! Now I just need a set of tires with melted edges and I'll be set.
That is what a heat gun is for.
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10 hours ago, CALCXX said:
I remember Noreen's 01XX radiator getting punctured. We were in John Day IIRC ?
Eastern Oregon. Bad place for that to happen.
Lucky that little town had a radiator guy.
She lucked out for sure, pulled the radiator and had it back in the bike 15hours later. Plus the guy who welded it lived their seasonally and had just got back to town for the summer. Perfect timing.
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On 8/25/2024 at 10:07 AM, 02XXCA said:
I will take the nicest digital one you have as a spare. Let me know what the price with shipping is and I will paypal you.
Joe, still want a spare as noted earlier. Can wait until after Nexxt so no rush.
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4 hours ago, rockmeupto125 said:
Yet you are having overheating problems?
Never overheated or runs hot when moving in clear air. Temperature did not change with Evans vs glcol.
Has ran warmer overtime than when new especially at slow speed or idiling in hot weather. I have tons of bent fins, have straightened and cleaned many times. Evans was another way to reduce pressure such that if you took a rock and had a small leak you would not loose as quickly like Noreen experienced one year. That is why I'm interested in a radiator with straight fins and better shape. I have changed the cap and bought new thermostat as I wonder if it's opening all the way, just haven't swapped yet since I haven't been overly concerned as I have never seen over 226. Runs 186 to 200 most the time when moving.
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7 minutes ago, The Krypt Keeper said:
Silicone is not 100% watertight,
Those with silicone radiator hoses need to be aware that those hoses are 15-20 times more permeable to water than epdm (rubber) radiator hoses. A study done by Gates in heavy equipment found that an average epdm hose equipped truck would lose 1 qt of water per year through the pores in the hoses. The same equipment with silicone hoses would lose 20 quarts of water in the same timeframe. Only water is lost, the glycol remains in the system. If one were to top up with coolant or 50/50 mix, it will disturb the ratio and will end up with more glycol than water in the system.
Good to know, since I run Evans I should not have a problem.
Evans High Performance waterless coolant is designed for all gasoline and light duty diesel engines. Evans coolant eliminates many problems associated with water in conventional water-based cooling systems, while increasing reliability and engine life.
Boils at 375 degrees
Eliminates corrosion, electrolysis and reduces pump cavitation, lowers system pressure, prevents overheating
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I have been in remission for over 2 years after getting diagnosed with Chrohn's disease, I was on Stelara for the first 6 months and I modified my diet to cut way down on processed foods, meat, sugar, and I have not had any further issues. This video shows some of the latest studies related to IBD adn Chrohns and the affect diet can play.
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22 minutes ago, blackhawkxx said:
Where did you get yours?
I bought them on ebay for around 80 dollars for the set.
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2 hours ago, RXX said:
Do NOT and I mean DO NOT fuck up your Hose B from water pump to thermostat. Made from unobtainium. Maybe get a set of silicone or something before you start.
I swapped all my coolant hoses at 125K, as I did not want to risk a failure.
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On 8/27/2024 at 3:16 AM, rockmeupto125 said:
Got one that looks decent.
I may end up needing one. I checked the water pump and hoses and do not see any leaks. I'm going to try swapping my thermostat and see if that resolves the issue as it has been running hot and check for any leaks as I smell a little bit of coolant at times, but no apparant leaks.
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4 hours ago, SwampNut said:
So far, the fuckery on plants has produced a few less pandemics.
I'm not sure about the safety of plants in the US when farmers are allowwed to use sewer sludge; https://www.hydroviv.com/blogs/water-smarts/toxic-wastewater-biosolids-used-to-fertilize-us-farms?srsltid=AfmBOopc6VoZkxdfJpzva0KgTNgs_ZFk83PL1GP33K74jL6oxsNq6jVM
EPA has documented that over 19 billion pounds of biosolid sludge has been used as fertilizer since 2016 in 41 states. The agency estimates that 60% of the nation's sludge is used to fertilize agricultural land, public parks, golf courses, and home gardens. Agricultural use of municipal biosolids has been around since the 1920’s - however environmental regulations didn’t kick in until 1993. There’s a strong case to be made that biosolids can be a cheap and effective way to fertilize crops - not to mention that farmers are able to reuse a naturally-occurring material to grow crops. Biosolids can also result in an increase in overall crop yield because of the addition of organic matter to soil. There’s a good chance that some of the food sitting in your refrigerator was grown using sewage biosolids.
Toxic Chemicals Are Present in Wastewater Sludge
PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ are being detected everywhere - including in biosolids. Treatment plants aren’t required to test for or remove PFAS chemicals, so most of the time no one knows if they’re present. PFAS are found in industrial waste, drinking water, runoff from airports and military bases, as well as consumer goods. When these different types of waste are brought to a single area (i.e. a wastewater treatment plant), PFAS concentrations become alarmingly high. Because of the lack of testing and regulatory oversight, farmers are unknowingly re-distributing PFAS-containing toxic sludge into the environment while simultaneously contaminating their crops.
The EPA has detected 700 pollutants in sewage biosolids since testing began in 1993. In addition, the EPA has compiled of a list of 726 chemicals found in biosolids published in the National Sewage Sludge Surveys. However, the more than 9,000 different PFAS chemicals are not included in this list. Just because a pollutant is present does not mean that a wastewater treatment plant is required to remove it. Furthermore, EPA claims that “the presence of a pollutant in biosolids alone does not mean that the biosolids pose harm to human health and the environment.”
PFAS Levels at Organic Maine Farm Are 400 Times Higher Than State Guidelines
Farmers in Unity, Maine were some of the first to uncover PFAS pollution from biosolids on their land. A nearby town was home to a “molded fiber packaging” manufacturer in the 1990’s, which processed PFAS chemicals. The previous owners of the farm applied sewage biosolids to their land around the time that fiber manufacturing was in full swing. The current owners had no idea until they found a map of known sewage applications which revealed that their land had been contaminated. Testing found that PFAS levels in the farm's well water were 400 times higher than Maine’s state guidelines.
Similar stories are being told across the entire country - disrupting businesses, supply chains and public health; a Michigan cattle farmer was recently shut down after state officials detected PFAS in his water. The source was later traced back to fertilizer biosolids from a chrome-plate manufacturer in the area; Dairy farmers in both Maine and Wisconsin have dumped thousands of gallons of milk because of PFAS pollution in their cows; and companies in Ohio, the state with the most robust recordkeeping of biosolid use, have persistently violated EPA’s biosolid regulations.
Major Takeaways:
It’s now estimated that 20 million acres of U.S. cropland are contaminated with PFAS chemicals. EPA has yet to start navigating the culpability of PFAS producers, wastewater treatment plants, or municipalities in a meaningful way. We can expect to see “biosolids” to dominate headlines in coming months, but we could be decades away from meaningful action to protect public health. Our Water Nerds will continue to ask the question: who should be held accountable?
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14 minutes ago, SwampNut said:
It's like the world is a lie for the benefit of marketers.
That is the scarey thing when ordering peptides from sources on the web. Testing makes sense if you are able to. I'm still amazed at how alot of the influencers out there are pettiling solutions and they keep refering to animal studies which don't necassarily translate to humans. Some of the doctor websites and youtube channels which are part solicitation also need to be taken with a grain of salt I supose.
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Will have to give KOS a try.
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36 minutes ago, SwampNut said:
Yeah, her shit is 100% ads to drive you to buy. Like this:
In this article, you will learn:
- What Ozempic is and how it works in the body.
- The potential benefits of microdosing Ozempic for metabolic health.
- How to approach microdosing safely, under medical supervision.
All she says in the last item is to pay for advice...such as (link to her $2300 online materials).
BTW, she's also anti-vaxx and has spread much misinformation on that. Currently one of her two Instagram accounts is banned and she won't come clean on why.
You seem to be doing all the things she suggests minus the medical supervisison, so you don't need any advice.....Carlos's pharmacy
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If Joe isn't buying, I would love to own another XX in such beautiful shape.
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2 minutes ago, The Krypt Keeper said:
what is the calcium amount?
I avoid dairy myself due to calcium and kidney stones, even the almond milk and others have the same amount or more calcium than regular milk.
534mg roughly 38% of daily intake that's including the 8oz of unsweetened soy milk.
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On 8/28/2024 at 9:33 AM, TeXTrain99 said:
SOLD
Thanks, I got the package today. Looking forward to getting it installed.
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10 hours ago, SwampNut said:
I've been trying protein smoothie mixes as ice cream, it was fine, and then I never remember to put the effort in for it so that's forgotten.
I use a plant based protein drink with no added sugar, and add real cacao powder and ice with some 1/8 teaspoon of monk fruit and quick squirt of stevia liquid,and it tastes like a good chocolate shake.
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4 hours ago, jon haney said:
I'm not giving up ice cream.................ever.
Me neither, but I don't eat it every day!
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Do you have a preferred brand, as I ordered a CGM to try for a month and wanted to get some so it does not come off before it should.