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That's VERY harsh. You do know that LADA Diabetes is *not* related to diet but is an autoimmune disease like diabetes type 1, right? LADA Diabetes is NOT the same as diabetes type 2 which is often due to lifestyle. LADA Diabetes relates to issues with the pancreas / pancreatic insufficiency.

Arrest the power pole. It's killed 3 poor souls.

He's not that bad and actually strikes me as being quite competent. The problem he has is that he is possibly the best of a very mediocre bunch.

BULLSEYE !!!

Yes, Jacinda Ardern was respected internationally. I imagine this is because people around the world listened to her words and liked what she said, but being outside of New Zealand they did not see the results of her actions in her homeland. This is why her popularity has plummeted in New Zealand and is certainly at least part of the reason she announced she would resign.

For fungal issues, this product is very effective: Thorne Undecylenic Acid I used it for ringworm and other ongoing fungal issues and it did the trick where other more common anti-fungals were not effective. You can get it on iHerb, Amazon and on Lazada - but will pay more for it in Thailand than if you buy it online from the USA.

Jeremy Clarkson was a breath of fresh air and I found him hilarious at times, often saying things many others were thinking, but doing so in an amusing way that most of us could not come up with. I not infrequently hear people talking negatively about groups I am associated with, including my ethnicity. It doesn't bother me. If that's how they feel then so be it - they should be allowed to voice their opinion. It's not like they're saying to kill me and my ilk! All of this censorship and wokeness has gone way too far, in my opinion. Do we really wish to live in a world where you cannot say what you think?

Agree 100%! Brand DOES make a difference. Try Thorne's Melatonin which I have found to be excellent: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/melaton-5-trade This is available on iHerb. Thorne is one of the best supplements makers. Not the cheapest, but one of the best.

Diabetes can be controlled but even controlled diabetes results in a reduced lifespan and lower quality of life. If anyone does develop diabetes, there are ways to reverse it (so long as it's not too far developed) - and that really would be the way to go if one has the necessary discipline. I've had a couple of friends with diabetes lose a leg due to the complications of diabetes and subsequent amputation. It really is a nasty condition that anyone who develops it should do their darndest to reverse it!

I have used Melatonin 1.5 mg slow-release, 3 mg and 5 mg. All work much the same for me. I feel good the next day, with zero side effects. I only use it occasionally - if I had a poor night's sleep the night before or I feel I really need a good night's sleep because I have big plans the next day.

Any chemicals like those in many shampoos, other hair products and all manner of things can add to your "toxic load". Depending on how well your body detoxes or otherwise, chemicals (of ANY nature) can have an effect on us, especially if we have been exposed to a lot. A high toxic load can cause various reactions from nausea to breathing difficulties to rashes etc. The obvious answer is to avoid anything with chemicals that causes us to react negatively. There is other stuff we can do such as use air purifiers, eat a healthy diet (which supports the liver and kidneys which are the two primary detox organs). i used to have a similar reaction to that which you describe when I was young when my mother used hair spray. My Dad did not react to it. The effect of chemicals, pollutants etc can affect different people differently. Avoidance is the best strategy.

I imagine you will be able to get back in to Thailand, no problem. I simply cannot imagine that they have gone back and digitised the millions of records they have on file of people's fingerprints and liked it to the Immigration computer system. If you're really concerned, fly in to a neighbouring country and try and enter Thailand by land - that way, if you're denied entry you can simply return to and enjoy the neighbouring country and not have to face a long flight back to wherever you just flew in from.

If it is trapped gas, consider taking a couple of activated charcoal tablets which works well for trapped gas. Just make sure not to take them within 2 hours (before OR after) eating food or taking medicine. Activated charcoal is cheap, effective and widely available.

Yep, the NZ government has flip-flopped the same as the Thais have. Many things the current NZ government does, be it related to Covid or other stuff, make little sense. You'll get no argument on that from me.

As a New Zealander, I would contend that the idea that there was broad support from locals is absolutely not correct! Most New Zealanders were appalled at the restrictions on New Zealand nationals not being able to return to the country. Many felt returning NZers should have to go in to quarantine but few thought it right that Kiwis were prevented from coming home. For weeks the news featured heartbreaking story after heartbreaking story of people who could not come home to see dying parents or relatives, New Zealand citizens stuck in far-away lands such as Afghanistan while pregnant and other crazy stories. There was a very strong backlash against this policy. I don't follow things in Australia so closely but Australians hold dear the concept of fairness and I can't imagine the average Australian supported the policy of fellow Aussies being prevented from returning to their country either.

There is no time limit on when the vaccines were administered so you will have no problem boarding the plane.

If it's ringworm that means you have a fungal infection. You really need to get it diagnosed by a doctor so you know what it is and can treat appropriately. Traditionally, ringworm has been treated with topical creams like Cannesten, which will get rid of it, if a bit slowly - it can take applying Canneseten a couple of times a day for several weeks. However, there's every chance it will come back as what you see on the surface is just a small part of it. To get rid of a fungal infection once and for all, in addition to a topical treatment you should consider targeting the root cause. Fluconazole is an effective anti-fungal medication which you can buy over the counter in Thailand. It will get rid of a fungal infection, but use it with caution as it is strong. You really want to get a diagnosis from a doctor before using Fluconazole. Alternatively, there are a host of effective anti-fungal supplements on the market which are also very effective. I personally favour Oregano oil capsules which are effective, if used for several weeks. Another excellent product is Thorne Research FS722. Google it for more info. You can find it at iHerb or Lazada. Fungal infections are very stubborn and if you don't treat the root cause, they can return - so it's best to do it right the first time.

Long-term exposure to mould can have really horrible effects on your health. If you've exhausted all avenues and think your ongoing health issues could be due to mould, do a podcast search or YouTube search for Dr Jill Crista. She has a lot of information online about mould exposure and related illness. And if you really do think mould is the issue, her book "Break The Mold" is an excellent resource for those with mould illness and provides a road map on how to heal.

Plenty of hot ladies featured in that magazine.

I chose a Daikin air purifier because I have Daikin air-conditioner units and they work brilliantly. The Daikin air purifier has also worked brilliantly. It's not as cheap as these Xaomi models everyone seems to recommend but I don't mind paying more for something that concerns health. It's silent when in quiet mode.

For toenail infections or toenail fungus, tea tree oil is really effective. A drop or two once or twice a day really helps clears things up. For infections, a week is all you need. For fungus, it can take a month or two. It's a completely natural and very effective, low-cost solution. I used this exact product when I had toenail issues and it cleaned things up really well! https://www.nowfoods.com/products/essential-oils/tea-tree-oil

I think Clarkson is great. Always enjoyed his take on life, insightful and bloody funny at times. I'm not a Brit myself but love the way Brits take the <deleted> with humour.

I have read up on pretty much all diets and I am convinced that no matter which diet you choose, there are potentially issues with it. Vegans and vegetarians to a lesser extent potentially may suffer from various vitamin and mineral deficiencies. There's also a risk of oxalate toxicity if you go heavy on some types of vegetables. Carnivores who eat processed meat face an increased risk of cancer. One could go on and on - all diets have their pros and cons. Personally, I eat everything - but I make sure to eat as much variety as I can and go for organic, where possible. I know some think it's not worth it but the difference between organic and non-organic might be glyphosate - and I'd rather not put extra pressure on my liver to deal with that poison. As far as red meat goes, there is a HUGE difference between eating grass-fed red meat and processed meat. I eat processed meat occasionally and consider it a treat. Grass-fed beef I enjoy frequently and to be frank, I feel good when I eat it. Not just the enjoyment of a steak, I feel more energetic when I eat beef. I know some prefer to avoid red meat but I really do believe that grass-fed red meat is hugely beneficial to good health.

Fasting like that has all sorts of benefits including greatly reducing toxicity, giving the gut a much needed break and can be a cure for some bacterial conditions like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

One thing I don't get from this thread is that most people seem to be just quoting their straight cholesterol numbers. I thought that was the old way of doing it and today it is generally considered a better measure to look at the ratio of cholesterol to HDL. You divide your total cholesterol number by your HDL cholesterol number and it should ideally be below 5. Below 3.5 is really where you want to be.