#Correcting calcium level

[balkanradfem]

Sharing what I've learned in my neck (recovery) journey!

I've been trying out lots of exercises, and I mean, I've been through every youtube video showing any kind of neck-related thing. The most exercises hurt so much I would often end up curled up on the floor crying in pain after trying once, so I didn't want to try those anymore.

Then I thought that, since I've been eating very poorly this summer (bad garden year) I very likely am lacking some minerals in my body, and maybe that's making the pain worse. It actually is getting worse, I can't turn my head sideways anymore without pain. I watched a few videos on nutrient deficiencies, and decided that I probably lack magnesium, which helps muscles relax; my muscles are incredibly stiff and upset at all times. I also watched a video on how a person can end up paralyzed without enough b12, and I've barely been taking any, despite my plant-based diet, so I quickly got that too.

Then I saw a video on vitamin D deficiency, and I had, every single symptom, just all of them, spot on. So I got a packet of that too. And then next day I found a video saying that supplemental D vitamin is BAD and I need to get some from sunbathing instead. It's winter?!?? And I can't walk outside for long because of the neck pain??? Like what am I supposed to do about this.

I've also gone back to taking nettle infusions to get enough calcium! I was hoping supplemental vitamin D would help me absorb calcium, but we'll see about that, I guess? I'm so mad at all the conflicting information but I don't now enough biology to make a reasonable guess to what's right.

Okay so I also, finally, found some exercises that are meant for neck pain that don't hurt, and I'm sticking to them, I've done them twice and did not come close to passing out in pain so I'm just gonna assume these are correct and do them. I also found out that a specific pain I had in my back, for about 5 years now, is called rhomboid pain, and there are exercises to fix it! And I can do most of them. Which is amazing, I'd be happy to fix any type of pain right now.

I've wanted to go and do a blood test to see just what nutrients I'm lacking, but apparently you can only check calcium levels if your bone density is measured, and I know my doctor won't do that, and for lots of other stuff like potassium (which I lack for sure), the body maintains normal level even when you're extremely out, because it draws it out of your muscles and bones so you'd have normal levels in your blood because otherwise you'd die. So you can't efficiently check, you can only notice your body deteriorating from the lack of it. Fun!

Another 'fun' info I've found was about ibuprofen, I had to take quite a few because I was sick, and I'm not used to taking pain medicine, so I went to check what it does, and it's like, cool stuff, it prevents the creation of hormones that cause your nerves to be sensitive, and also those that cause inflammation, so you're basically less sensitive to all the pain going on in your system. However, those same hormones are responsible for creating a layer of mucus in your stomach, and you need that mucus, in order to be protected from your own digestive acid. Taking ibuprofen for 3-4 days will not do you harm, but if you take it for longer, or if you have a chronic stomach issue, it is very likely that you will expose your own stomach tissue to your digestive acid! Which will damage your stomach and hurt a lot. So be careful with the ibuprofen ladies! I know she's a good friend of yours but I never knew how serious it was to take it too often.

[pastelmusings]

Ahhh twirling my hair and kicking my feet rn, tysm!! 🥰

His type differs from most other Android models because he has a mostly anatomically accurate skeletal structure (made out of lightweight metal alloys) and easily detachable parts, made for the purpose of teaching and demonstration!

His refurbisher, who specializes in mainly scrapping Androids, has yet to find the correct fitting torso part for his exact model type, since his line was pretty much only sold to and used in hospitals, then immediately scrapped upon breaking to reuse the expensive scanner parts

So right now he could really only be used as an assistant type Android because of his structural integrity issues, and generally can't be sold because of safety regulations

He was part of a line that included five distinct designs, which specialized in different medical professions per design, with his being predominantly in the psychiatric field and other mental related stuff

Regrettably most of his memories and general knowledge of integrated emotional protocols were pretty much corrupted, leaving him with the hardware still intact but without the emotional depth required to accurately put it into practice, for the purpose of properly helping someone dealing with trauma or mental illness like he was built for at least

His scanner is the most highly advanced part about him and can pretty much immediately tell everything that would usually require a blood test, including vitamin and protein levels, abnormal chemical or hormonal compositions of things like serotonin or cortisol, and mineral traces like glucose, calcium and electrolytes! As well as all of your standard blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature related things

World wide there was only 50 of his specific model type produced (all given different personalized names based on the hospitals they were sent to), but that was 20 in-universe years ago, and practically all of them have been scrapped

Here's a doodle of when he was first powered on after refurbishing

[dragonfly0808]

I tried to think of something for Blooms supernatural power:

You know how fire needs oxygen to keep burning? And it's byproduct is carbon dioxide but if the burning is incomplete (when there's too little oxygen) it creates carbon monoxide?

(the byproducts of fire are determined by the fuel that fuels the fire and I guess you could say that Bloom herself is kinda the fuel and the human body has oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, calcium and phosphorus -> I don't know enough chemistry to say anything on the other elements but my point kinda is that there's carbon, so one of the byproducts would be carbon dioxide when the burning is complete and carbon monoxide when the burning is incomplete)

Well that got me thinking of panic attacks or anxiety in general, when it sometimes feels like you can't breathe and it feels like there's not enough oxygen (while actually when hyperventilating there ends up being too much oxygen in your system and it causes an imbalance but thats besides my point):

When Bloom is anxious or even having a full blown panic attack the dragon flame reacts to that feeling of not getting enough oxygen and it starts kinda creating carbon monoxide, which then starts affecting people around her and it could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning in serious cases. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are things like headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, chest pain, confusion. Which now that I'm writing it out seems like things that you can already experience during a panic attack. But those type of symptoms would start affecting those around her as well because of Blooms feeling of not getting enough oxygen and her fire's reaction to that (carbon monoxide).

Also about the blue fire that we've seen from Bloom a few times: when fire is blue it means that the burning is complete (or perfect I don't actually know the correct term in English). So when Blooms fire is completely blue it could mean that she's like calm and collected (so she's not feeling like there isn't enough oxygen). And when she's not excatly calm the tip of her fire is like red or yellow and the more upset she is the more the fire is red or yellow which indicates that the burning is incomplete. Does this make any sense?? But I guess my point is that the color of her fire would be an indicator of how she's feeling.

I hope this makes sense at least on some level :D and it's not super well thought through yet, but I still wanted to throw in this suggestion!

Also I'm not an expert by any means on this subject so the science most likely isn't sciencing correctly :D literally just googled a lot of it so don't take my words as facts of anything :D also English isn't my first language so my apologies if I got some of the more sciency terms wrong lol

ALSO sorry for the long message

I like the idea not gonna lie… this could actually really work, I’ll think about it, thanks for suggesting it and doing research as well!!!

Will probably not actually show it till s4 but I’m liking this idea

[madamlaydebug]

Hidden deep within your brain the pineal gland is regulating daily and seasonal rhythms in response to sunlight. Unfortunately, accumulating neurotoxicity, inflammation, and calcification, is silently crushing this critical gland.

Pineal Purpose

The pineal-body is a pea-size pinecone-shaped endocrine gland weighing just 0.1g and floating in its own pool of cerebrospinal fluid, above the roof of your mouth. It contains photoreceptive cells that switch on, and off, hormone and neurotransmitter production on or off in response to sunlight.

Seeds, greens, avocados, and burro bananas - make sure you fuel pineal production. Dr. Sebi taught us that “Real Soul food is food that enhances the Soul, our central Sun, our carbon. Fruits, vegetables, grains, this is REAL food.”

Master Conductor

The pineal gland controls other endocrine glands, interlinking the brain with the body via hormones and neurotransmitters. Acting like a biological-clock, the pineal gland coordinates our interaction with the sun:

Rhythms: sleep and wake cycles, seasonal responses.

Reproduction: fertility levels and sex hormone production.

Regulation: growth, body temperature, and blood pressure.

Immune: activation, tumor suppression, cell rejuvenation.

Neurotoxins and Calcification

Toxins cause inflammation, reduce mental efficiency, and deregulate hormone production. Sleep disorders, depression, and neurodegeneration (e.g. Alzheimer’s) are all associated with calcification of the pineal gland.

Deposits of chalky calcium restrict the gland, reduce its size, and impede the production of neuro-endocrine substances. The pattern of pineal calcification is similar to teeth-enamel, and fluoridation (water and toothpaste) is linked to the destruction of this enigmatic gland.

Detoxification, Relaxation, and Nutrition

Chronic inflammation causes calcification. Reducing exposure to inflammatory neurotoxins begins to restore the correct mineral balance, and decalcify the pineal gland:

Fluoride: highest concentration in the body found in calcified tissue in the pineal gland.

Chlorine: public water is bleached with chlorine, associated with neurological birth defects.

Aluminum: leaches from pots, pans, and foil, associated with plaques seen in Alzheimer’s.

Sugar & chemical sweeteners: over-stimulate and damage neurons, reduce dopamine.

MSG & derivatives: confusingly labeled, many processed foods include this neurotoxin.

Endotoxins: bad bacteria in the gut produce toxins that inflame the gut and brain.

Stress: prolonged fear is toxic, causes the amygdala to shrink, and emotional fatigue.

The next step is supporting the brain to clear the waste and rejuvenate:

Sleep: at night the brain is ‘washed’ clean, detoxified, and replenished with nutrients.

Hydration: to bathe the brain and pineal gland you need to keep fluids flowing.

Meditation: like exercise for the brain, rewires, and strengthens your emotional health.

Berries (except cranberry): reduce free radical damage and nourish with flavonoids.

Coconut oil: alternative fuel for the brain which produces less oxidative damage.

Apples, seeded grapes & prunes: are high in boron which naturally displaces fluoride.

Tamarind: increases fluoride output in urine, helps retain zinc and magnesium. Fresh organic tamarind pulp or paste is easily mixed with water into a sweet and sour flavored drink, add a little agave if the taste is too lip-puckering!

•Dr. Sebi

[everester01]

How often have you spotted someone taller and sighed "If only I too were…" You are not alone. There are so many who are blessed with so much, but the height. There may be many causes for that and even there may be factors that are beyond your control such as genetics. But there are ways that can help you inch up. Height growth supplements and height-increasing formulas are in vogue. Are they really the go-to medicine that makes you taller? How effective are they, let's check.

Where do you get your height from?

Genetics is a major determinant of your height. How tall you will get rests mainly upon your DNA. There may be rare cases when your genes aren't the cause of your short stature. Other than genetic factors nutrition, lifestyle, physical activities, environmental factors, physical trauma, and stress may play vital roles in physical growth.

Normally, a child after the age of 2 grows at a rate of 6 cm per year till she or he reaches adolescence. Most of the growth in height takes place during puberty and stops when the growth plates fuse, limiting further growth of bones. This means you have to focus more on increasing height during your adolescence stage.

Can you grow more?

There are things that you should also continue to do to optimize your ability to grow and maintain your height even after you attain adulthood. Follow these steps to look taller and maximize your growth potential.

Nutrition

The growing stage requires adequate nutrition. After puberty, although they don't give a spurt in your height, but will make and keep you strong and healthy-looking.

Add more fresh veggies, proteins, dairy, fresh fruits, and grains to your diet. Stay away from sugar and saturated fats. Keep checking your calcium levels. If you are wondering which vitamin is needed for height growth; they are vitamin D and K. Vitamin D and K are vital for bone health along with minerals such as zinc and magnesium. They support the body to absorb and utilize nutrients essential for growth. The study results have proved that a deficiency of vitamin D results in stunted growth in young children.

Exercise

Aerobics, flexibility exercises, and power-building exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups keep you healthy and help make your bones and muscles strong. Flexibility and stretching exercises like yogic poses maintain hormone levels, correct your postures, improve your mobility, and reduce the chances of injury in later years of life.

Supplements

Choose height increase medicines wisely. According to your needs, the doctors advise you supplements. They check whether your growth is stunted due to a deficiency of growth hormones or if you are an adult they may check for your calcium and vitamin levels and likewise.

There are natural height growth capsules and powder supplements that can be tried if you are in a growing stage. Unlike synthetic supplements, herbs are natural and often free of major side effects but be cautious if you are allergic to any herbs. For that do check the label for the ingredients in it.

You should consider the following before taking any supplements that claim height growth:

Effectiveness: As it is unlikely that supplements may bring a drastic change in your height if you have crossed puberty, some improvements can be expected if you are still in a growing stage.

Side effects: Synthetic hormonal supplements with human growth hormone or HGH may have side effects such as muscle, joint, and nerve pain. The best supplements for height growth don't have side effects. Mostly herbal supplements are safer as they are natural.

Only facts no fiction: Keep a realistic expectation. Don't expect 2 inches of height growth in a fortnight. Even natural hormones that your body releases take time to give effect. Here, you can't expect synthetic hormonal supplements to work magic.

Sleep

Human growth hormone is released by the pituitary gland in the body during sleep. HGH is responsible for the growth and multiplication of bone and cartilage cells. If you don't get enough sleep then HGH release is disturbed, causing slow growth. Growth here means overall growth, including height.

How can you look taller?

There are some tips that you can follow to look tall, and they are:

Correct posture: Maintain a good posture. Poor posture such as slumping and hunching may affect your height in the long run. Postures like mountain pose, cobra pose, and warrior pose correct your posture.

Clothing selection: Check for the fitting. The right-fit clothes can help you look taller. Check for styles that create an illusion of height.

High Shoes: Specially designed shoes can elevate your height instantly.

The bottom line

Focusing on height growth measures during adolescence is vital. It's a fact that height growth stops by the end of puberty; however, some steps can enhance your growth and development and help maintain your height during adulthood. Height growth medicines are a hope for those looking to add a few inches, but should be taken with taking necessary precautions. Opting for natural products with herbal ingredients is safer as they have minimum side effects. Consult a physician before you start any supplements or medicines. So, keep growing!

Reference:-

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Ch 4.

Wordcount: 2982

Content warnings: Obsession. Delusions. Hallucinations. Blood. Violence. Gore.

Virgil is kneeling, close to the edge of the slick rock as if in prayer, but he does not look for grace in the heavens, but below. 

How many hours have passed? Or has it been mere seconds? Does it matter?

Drip

Drip

Drip

Water drips from the rock ceiling, falling into puddles around him. He gets lower, easing onto his hands and knees to get closer. His broken, trembling fingers extend down past the jagged end of the overlook. His hot tears trickle down his cheeks, hitting the cold dark stone below him, mixing into the chilly puddles already nestled into the imperfections in the rock.

The water flows unceasingly.

The pools, the pools, beautiful pools. It’s so dark in the low light, and as he teeters on his knees, gazing down into the depth, it’s like staring into an all-encompassing black pupil. What is looking back at him? The water. The water looks back and it is smiling like a benevolent deity, all knowing, all loving, all for him. All for Virgil.

Promises can be made without words. The waters do not speak with a tongue, yet it writes him poems penned with an awe inspiring dedication and golden grandeur. Virgil can only pretend to be worth it, be remotely capable of returning that level of loyalty.

Drip

Drip

Drip

He can not quite see himself in the fragile surface of the rushing water, but sometimes he imagines he can. Virgil stares with wide, unhindered eyes, and he catches glimpses of his own silhouette. Somewhere in the water there is a place for him, he just has to keep staring. He’ll find it one day, one day the water will clear enough to grant him sweet belonging, sweet respite.

Virgil breathes in through his nose, trying to get every inch of him infused with the wet air. It smells so good, he wants to bury his brain in it. A fresh, moist, floral scent. A little lemony, dewy. He wants it. He wants more. He wants to lick the calcium off the walls and run his tongue over the wet pebbles on the ground. It sounds so strange but feels so right, so instinctual.

That safeness, he wants to ingest it. He wants to consume and be consumed. He would let the cave eat him for only a few bites in return. Maybe a mutual destruction through simultaneous mutual destruction would be more poetic, but Virgil doesn’t care. Tear him apart, he doesn’t mind, the bliss is worth more.

His beautiful cave …

What happens outside is untrue and unjust. What happens inside is kind and correct.

He could only imagine being so virtuous. So all knowing, all loving, all consuming. Sitting cross legged at the edge, feeling his spine waver and lean in, like it was made of metal and a weak magnetic force was drawing him in.

The sound of the water, the sloshing, the bubbling, the way it runs and runs like blood through veins. Life force. Love. The water crashes against the sharp edges and corners of the stone, but water cannot be cut. Not like skin and flesh, not like Virgil. He wants to be like water. He wants to be so fluid, so unbreakable. Somebody unbreak him. Oh God, somebody unbreak this broken fool.

Drip

Drip

Drip

What if he leapt in? He can imagine the refreshing bliss, the way his body would strengthen tenfold, like being dipped in the River Styx, but there is nobody to haul his body back out of the water. There would be no need. His entire being could be cleansed and whole for perhaps the first time in his metaphysical existence. He would have no weakness, no unprotected secret. He would just be eternal.

The water is so dark he can’t see his reflection, so he imagines an upside down Virgil to stare back at him, peering at him from below the bottom of his shoe, rippling and waving in the pool. That Virgil is free.

That Virgil knows the unbridled love of the water. It knows what it is like to be fully submerged in a beauty unlike any human or nonhuman could imagine. It knows how to worship. How to be revered.

It would be so easy. So easy to just stand up, stand up and take one big step forward. So easy…

He hums a little song, some pretty, reflective piece he can’t remember most of the lyrics to. The song oddly stirs in his gut. His low, creaky voice starts to mumble the words as he rubs his hand over the wet rock like he was petting an animal.

“I didn’t know I had a dream.

I didn’t know until I saw you.

So would you tell me if you want me?

'Cause I can't move until you show–”

The water churns, there’s a rumble like a volcanic eruption on the horizon, ready to incinerate every piece of life it can get its hands on.

Dread pools in Virgil’s stomach as his mouth goes dry. No, no, no, no, no no no No No NO NO NO NONONONONONO FUCK.

There’s a sound like broken nails dragging hard against a chalkboard and a despicable figure leaps out of the waters below with a grating scream like a knife against pavement.

Virgil screams in some mixture of rage, horror, and fear. He slips on the wet rock and falls backwards. The impact sends him smacking his skull on the ground with a wet thwap that makes his vision stop working for a moment. He doesn’t get a chance to recover in time.

The intruder cackles and leaps for him, like a chimpanzee, all wide smiles and too many exposed teeth. He’s dripping wet with water that does not belong to him, and gleeful with an edge of carelessness that stings like smoke in Virgil’s eyes.

There are few things Virgil does when backed into a corner. Woven into the fabric of his being are few instincts, but those few are reliable like nothing else. He doesn’t think before he moves, he doesn’t have to.

Virgil first kicks out his legs with a wild snarl like a feral dog. The impact lands with the sound of raw steak against a wall. He is stronger than people would guess, more ruthless than he seems. Virgil can feel himself hardening like water being frozen into ice.

The force of that kick is almost strong enough to throw the figure back down into the water, but not enough. He recovers his fall and turns it into a crouched landing before launching another twistedly joyful attack, reaching for Virgil’s neck.

Virgil wastes no time lamenting the failed move. It’s fine, the water should be left untouched by the unworthy, but the unworthy should be punished. The unworthy should be left unprotected to burn in the fiery daylight that exposes their egregious sins against the benevolent. 

His peace has been disturbed. The water has been violated. 

As the sinner pounces onto him, Virgil utilizes his nails next, short and blunt and painted black, chipped, but slashed out with enough force to pierce the dry flaky skin of the intruder’s cheek, drawing thick green ooze instead of wet blood. His fingers go in deep, like he is scraping soft butter.

The scent of stale vinegar floods Virgil’s nostrils, his eyes sting. Disgusting.

He pulls his fist back and swings it wildly, meeting far too many ribs with a satisfying crunch and squelch. He feels his knuckles burn with the impact in a way that isn’t all bad. Actually, it feels good, just. He does it again. Again. Again. He moves to different, untouched parts of the body, places to destroy.

His nose shatters under Virgil’s tight fist, he elicits a loud squeal of delight that makes Virgil’s skin crawl. With a loud growl, Virgil grabs for the throat, ready to squeeze until his hands met in a clasp.

But the intruder gets him spring like legs beneath Virgil, and with a thrust, Virgil is thrown off him. He hisses as he hits the ground and scrambled to get back up for another round. Virgil only slows for a moment as his rage festers. He’s staring backwards with eyes that glow with fire. His mouth is full of teeth in a white row, fearful and daunting.

With a sound that tears from the pit of his chest he body slams the intruder into the sharp, rough wall.

He starts ripping out hair, from the intruder’s scalp, then from the mustache above his lip. He tries to rip off his ears too, and in the dark he feels thin cartilage and damp skin peel off like he was preparing to eat an orange. The pieces of thin flesh jingle and jangles at the dozen metal piercings flop about.

Virgil stamps his ratty shoes into his opponent’s knees, there’s a snap and a pop as the knee collapses backwards, sending him to the ground. Virgil isn’t done, the cave has been sullied and though the cave does not ask for vengeance, a grave disrespect has been levied against him. Against the water.

Fuck. Shit. Die. Stupid piece of shit. I hate you. I hate you. Damn it, I do. Shit. Fuck.

He pauses just long enough to wipe blood from his nose before he brings his elbow down on the figure, who’s so mangled that Virgil can’t tell what part of the body he is even injuring.

He throws himself on top of the giggling freak, beginning to claw and scratch and bite. Yes, biting. Sometimes he thinks he was made to use his teeth. His canines sink into tulle and sequined clothing before finding the tender skin to rip through. Flesh turns into moist putty under his fingernails, bone cracks and snaps like pieces of dried pasta. Decorative bells rattle and tinkle as he kicks whatever is left of that spine, feeling each fracture and collapse under his foot.

Virgil’s foe is barely more than a mound of what barely qualifies as rotting human remains. Eleven still, it giggles manically as Virgil stumbles backwards, struggling for breath. Blood rushes from his head, leaving him faint and pale. What few breaths of air he manages to take don’t seem to land.

He’s shaking, he tries to get closer to the water but he’s too weakened. He then collapses to his knees, it sends pain through his legs. In a daze, he looks down, staring at the putrid liquid covering half his body. It’s green, chunky. He runs his finger through a patch on his leg, and upon closer inspection, he has to clamp his hands over his mouth to stop himself from puking.

The goopy mess behind him begins to make horrible squishing sounds as the remains slowly move like a living slime, forming back the revolting mass into what it was prior, a horrific puppet meant to be a human. An imitation of a person, who under just below a thin layer of skin, is anything but. Bones snap back into place with pretty little pops like fireworks going off inside of gelatin.

Why? Why did he go so far? It was too much, Virgil did too much.

Virgil collapses into a sitting position on the ground, choking down a hoarse sob. Tears are running down his face.

Drip

Drip

Drip

“Now that was a good time, Virgie,” Remus giggles tiredly. He pushes his eyes back into place with a pop. He shoves his teeth back into his gums, as they were hanging too low.

“I hate you!” Virgil shouts, throwing a rock at Remus’ head and missing dramatically. His tears are too abundant to see right.

“Here, you’re all weepy and wet. Let me get those,” Remus says as he strides forward jovially, mostly human shaped. He does a little cartwheel before he lands on his feet in front of Virgil. He kneels down on Virgil’s lap, sending pain through his legs at the weight. They’re face to face, his breath smells like salt.

“Ow!” Virgil sounds almost whiny, tears still leak from his eyes.

Remus chuckles. “Psh. Baby.”

Virgil scrubs tears from his eyes until Remus takes hold of his arm and wrenches it down. Then Remus firmly takes the back of his head and tilts his face upward, looking toward the roof of the cave.

“Remus–”

Remus grins before clamping his mouth around one of Virgil’s eyes, his tongue is both prickly like a cat and slimy like a giraffe’s, he suctions his lips around Virgil’s left eye, blinding him halfway as his sharp tongue laps up the salty tears on his skin and in even directly from his eye. The tongue wriggles and slides across the surface of Virgil’s eye that he somehow can’t close. It hurts. Oh, it hurts.

Virgil screams and flails, but he’s too weak, too human. Remus is too strong. 

Remus is covered in that viscous green goop that should’ve stayed inside of him when he reformed, but it did not. Remus did what he was supposed to, never what anyone wanted him, never what feels right to the rest of them. His nature is as kind as a hurricane, there’s no room for love in a storm. Remus did not have to hate in order to be cruel to what was sacred and protected. He thrived in the unnatural, in the unwell.

Virgil can feel the sticky green gunk clumping in his hair where Remus’s hand is holding his skull in a vice-like grip. Remus has hands like bird claws when you cannot quite see them in the dark. He does not have to make them into something seeable when they cannot be seen.

Remus moves like he’s rocking his body to slow, sensuous music. He slithers like a slug, somehow even with his mouth on Virgil’s face, he’s whispering about Virgil’s unwinding, his slow beautiful unwinding, falling into pretty pieces he can pop into his mouth and chew.

Virgil screams again and pushes Remus off, tucking into a ball and feeling choked, panicked sobs rip out of him like pulling a weed out of the ground by the root. He rubs his eyes and cries, even though the pain completely dissipated the second Remus removed his tongue.

“You’re delicious today, Virgie,” Remus giggles, a little winded from going so long just sucking and licking Virgil’s fucking eye. He sits on the floor and stretches his legs into the air, grabbing his own feet and kicking them with glee. “You haven’t taken on this yummy little flavor since your last cave hook up, and even then, not this strong.”

Still shaking, Virgil screams into the rock below him, his body is tingling and pricking in awful discomfort.

“Your thoughts are so finger-licking good. I just love when you taste scummy. Like mold, old fish tank water, or the algae that floats at the top of an untouched little bog. I love hitting that bog. Mmmmmm.”

Virgil pounds his fingers into a half inch deep puddle of water he’s sitting in. He needs help, guidance. He can’t be okay here. His mind is stretching like a rubber band about to snap, but in the midst of it all, he remembers. The water flows unceasingly.

“You know who I’ve decided to hate lately? The Morgens, awful singers in my opinion. I tried bringing them into a little wet dream I was cooking up, but they got in the way, brushing their hair and shit–” Remus rambled to himself, bending each one of his fingers back into proper position.

“The water flows unceasingly,” Virgil whispers his mantra as his fingers grasps at the puddle. He did it too hard, his cuticles are bleeding, mixing with the water in the dark. He claws at the puddle, pushing his hands into the stone as the rough pebbles scattering the surface prick his squishy palms.

“So I followed them up the path past the olive tree to see– wait. Hey! Virgin. Virgil. Dude. What are you mumbling about? I’m trying to yap forebodingly,” Remus groaned, throwing his head back childishly.

Virgil swallows his tears, feeling them run down his throat thickly. “The water flows unceasingly. The water flows unceasingly. The—”

“I’m sure it does, My Chemical Piss Pants, I’m sure it does,” Remus puffs out a laugh, turning over to rest on his front.

“Shut up! You shouldn’t be here!” Virgil screams, pounding one fist against the ground. The cave doesn’t want Remus here. He doesn’t want Remus here. Nobody wants Remus here but Remus. Thomas doesn’t even want Remus.

Remus sighed, then stalks over on all fours, tilting his head like a creaky doll. He grins, his teeth are whiter than should be possible in the dim, and too sharp.

“Fuck off!” Virgil screams, throwing a weak punch that barely manages to so much as rustle the frills on the goopy jester costume Remus is wearing.

“Bud,” Remus sighs, rolling onto his back with his limbs curled up like a dog stretching on the floor, “you gotta stop drinking the Koolaid. Or in this case, questionable pond water I guess.”

Virgil scrubs at his aching eyes, pulling his knees up to his chest. “Shut up.”

“Seriously. Before you start making out with a puddle again, Mr. Rawr XD.”

“That didn’t happen!” Virgil’s voice cracks. He throws another rock, this one making contact with Remus’ shoulder.

“Sure, Virgalicious, sure,” Remus snorted.

“Just leave, you stupid rat,” Virgil growled, “you’re ruining everything. You always ruin everything.”

Mercifully, Remus got up, snickering. “That’s my thing, buddy bud. Maybe I’ll go play with Tommy, I bet he’s missing me. I’m gonna go kiss him, you know, smexy style. That’ll mess him up for a week.”

Virgil snapped up, glaring. “Don’t you dare—"

Remus stuck out his tongue and dashed for the exit, Virgil chased after.

Ch 3. Ch 5.

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Oh cool whats NAA? Also I've heard of using neutrons to treat nuclear waste, but I was never able to find any recent papers on it? Or maybe I wasn't using the correct search terms.

NAA stands for Neutron Activation Analysis. There’s a few varieties, but in our lab we typically do Delayed Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis or DGNAA. We bombard samples with a strong flux of thermal neutrons from the reactor, and the neutrons are absorbed by all manner of atoms in the material. In doing so, the stable nuclei are transmuted into short-lived radioisotopes that then decay via beta emission and emit gamma photons with characteristic energies. By using a scintillator and photomultiplier with an MCA (or the HPGe setup if it’s available (it never is) and we have the nitrogen (we never do)), we can then build a gamma ray spectrum that tells us exactly which trace elements are in the sample and, through cross-section analysis, we can get good measures of exactly how much of each element is present.

It’s an incredibly powerful tool for detecting and characterizing trace elements, with sensitivity several thousand times beyond purely chemical methods. One of the recent experiments we did analysis for involved mapping ancient trade routes in Central America by using pottery shards to identify the characteristic minerals of specific clay deposits and correlating them with how far they had traveled from their origin point. The amount of information that can be found from the atomic fingerprint of an object is astounding.

My pet project (the “refried beans” theory of nuclear waste as some of my buddies call it) is typically referred to as waste transmutation. High-level nuclear waste is produced from the processing of spent fuel, which is laden with highly radioactive fission products that pose a serious danger to anyone who may carelessly handle it in the present or future. While many of these fission products are short-lived and decay almost completely while the fuel waits in the cooling pool of its reactor, some isotopes (especially Caesium-137 and Strontium-90) have half-lives in the range of decades and product abundance above 5%. These nuclides are in the sour spot of maximum danger, with half-lives short enough to be ferociously radioactive even in tiny quantities and long enough that one can’t simply wait for them to decay significantly in a human lifetime.

My project, which is currently a bunch of spreadsheets and slideshows I use to try to convince someone to let me mess around with some highly corrosive extremely radioactive nitric acid salts, involves intercepting the fission product waste after reprocessing separates out the industrially useful heavy radioactinides and placing that waste back into the neutron flux of a reactor or accelerator. In doing so, preliminary simulations show that significant portions of the long-term waste activity can be reduced as the hardy and problematic long-lived isotopes are transmuted into short-lived ephemeral products that decay into stable nuclei in a matter of days rather than centuries.

This process isn’t without its drawbacks and hazards. Waste to be transmuted must be carefully chemically treated to remove elements like Calcium or Chlorine which can absorb neutrons from the beam and become new nuclear waste. Another issue is that the transmutation process makes the waste drastically more radioactive for a brief period of time. No fission product exists can be transmuted directly into a stable isotope, we can only pre-empt their decay. In time, the refried waste and the untreated waste will release the exact same quantity of radiation, and forcing it to undergo centuries’ worth of decay in a matter of weeks will make it extremely hot both physically and metaphorically.

It’s a work in progress.

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Everything to know about Vitamin -D

First of all, we should know the basics of vitamins. There are two groups of vitamins depending on the solubility. 

One is Fat soluble and other is water soluble. In fat soluble group falls Vitamin A, D, E & K. In water soluble group falls Vitamin B complex & Vitamin C. vitamin D test cost

Vitamin D is synthesized in our body which involves three major steps at three different organs. In the first step, the primary form of Vitamin D is synthesized under the skin, when UV rays fall on the skin. 

One can get UV rays through sunlight with the early morning sunlight exposure. The second step occurs at Liver. 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol is synthesized in the liver by the process of hydroxylation which is still not an active form. vitamin D test cost

 The active form of vitamin D i.e. 1,25-cholecalciferol is synthesized in the kidney. This is the active form of vitamin D,it is also called as Vitamin D3/ Calcitriol. 

So, to be precise, Vitamin D synthesis starts at the skin and ends at the kidney via liver. So, any condition which affects these three organ systems, will also affects vitamin D synthesis. vitamin D test cost

Previously it was assumed that function of Vitamin D is absorption of calcium. But over the period it has been proved that it is not the only function, Vit.D plays important role in functioning of Musculoskeletal system, Skin, Neurological system, Cardiovascular system.

Normal level of Vitamin D3 is above 30ng/ml. If it is above 100 ng/ml, it is called as hypervitaminosis. vitamin D test cost

So, Vitamin D3 level has to be maintained between 30-100ng/ml. In children Vitamin D3 deficiency presents with Rickets which presents with bone pain, angular deformities of the extremities (Genu valgum, cubitus varus, coxa vara).

 If detected timely, it can be corrected with Vitamin D3 supplements. In adults, Vitamin D3 deficiency may present with many musculoskeletal symptoms like myalgia, recurrent body ache, early fatigue, fractures with trivial injury.

Long standing vitaminD3 deficiency leads to osteoporosis which means decreased bone density. vitamin D test cost

It’s ironic that though we live in India which is a tropical country with ample amount of sunlight exposure throughout the year, still a large no. of the Indian population is suffering from Vitamin D3 deficiency.  vitamin D test cost

The important cause for this is Sedentary lifestyle & dietary habits. To correct vitamin D3 deficiency, lifestyle modification, healthy dietary habits, and avoiding junk food also play a vital role.

Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency

Bone Pain: Chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially in the back, hips, and legs, can be a sign of Vitamin D deficiency.

Frequent Infections: Since Vitamin D is involved in immune function, low levels may increase susceptibility to infections. vitamin D test cost

Fatigue: Persistent fatigue and low energy levels could be indicative of Vitamin D deficiency.

Mood Changes: Depression, anxiety, and irritability may be linked to insufficient Vitamin D. vitamin D test cost

Impaired Wound Healing: Slow healing of wounds and frequent infections may occur due to compromised immune function.

For correction of Vitamin D3 levels, there are different formulations available like Injectables, capsules, sachets, solutions. vitamin D test cost

Depending on the level of vitamin D3, dosage and duration of treatment has to be decided. One need to consult Orthopaedic doctor in Baner to correct vitamin d3 levels and associated conditions with it.

Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it’s a vital hormone that influences numerous aspects of health and well-being. From supporting bone health to bolstering the immune system and regulating mood, its impact on the body is profound.

While sunlight remains the primary source, supplementation and dietary adjustments can help maintain optimal levels, especially in populations at risk of deficiency. vitamin D test cost

By understanding the importance of Vitamin D and taking steps to ensure adequate intake, you can unlock its full potential and promote overall health and vitality.

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Sugarcane: Benefits of Sugarcane juice for good Health in life-Global Continent

Sugarcane juice is the perfect beverage for a healthy lifestyle. Rich in nutrients and low in calories, it provides many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Enjoy all the benefits of sugarcane juice for good health with Sugarcane!

What is Sugarcane Juice and What are its Health Benefits?

Sugarcane juice is a beverage that is extracted from the sugarcane plant by a pressing process. It is a natural and refreshing drink option that has a sweet and slightly grassy flavor. Rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, sugarcane juice is considered to be a healthy drink option. Incorporating sugarcane juice into your daily routine can lead to numerous benefits for overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is an excellent choice for those who want to stay healthy and active.

Benefits of Sugarcane juice

Energy Boost Instantly

Natural Diuretic

helps fight bad breath and cavities

Treatment for Jaundice

Improved Digestion

Treats Febrile Disorder

Care for the Skin

Strengthen immunity

Heals Injury

Healthier Bone   

Energy Boost Instantly

Sugarcane's natural supply of sucrose provides your body with the correct amount of energy to start your day and regulate the release of glucose in your body to recoup lost sugar levels. It is also the finest option for rehydrating the body and removing weariness.

Natural Diuretic

Sugarcane juice's diuretic properties make it an essential ingredient for fighting infection. Drinking sugarcane juice can help prevent urinary tract infections, especially if you have a burning sensation while passing urine, and it can also help prevent kidney stones.

Helps fight bad breath and cavities

Minerals like calcium and phosphorus, which fortify tooth enamel and guard it against decay, are abundant in sugarcane juice. The high nutrient content of sugarcane juice aids in the fight against bad breath, which can develop as a result of nutrient deficiency.

Treatment for Jaundice

Traditional Ayurvedic medicine claims that drinking sugarcane juice would strengthen your liver and is a successful treatment for jaundice. The antioxidants in sugarcane juice protect the liver against infection and maintain the bilirubin levels in check. Sugarcane juice replenishes your body with lost proteins and nutrients required to recover from any kind of ailment, rapidly read more

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Source websites are CBS news, Berkeley School of Public Health, & science direct host platform for the paper. Important to note the organic tampons tested in this study were NOT free of these toxic metals because exposure is ubiquitous on some levels.

Edit: not to burst anyone's bubble's but I thought it went without saying that disposable pads are usually made from the same sorts of materials as tampons.

From Fast Company:

The study was conducted on 30 unique tampons from 14 different “top selling” brands in the U.S. and Europe. The researchers assessed the products for 16 different metals—including lead, arsenic, nickel, mercury, and zinc—and alarmingly, they reported finding measurable concentrations of all 16 metals “in at least one sampled tampon.”

Unfortunately, the paper’s corresponding author, Jenni Shearston, told Fast Company that the names of the brands in the study could not be shared.

Most notably, every tampon that was tested contained some amount of lead

Also:

Compared to the concentrations of other metals, researchers found high levels of calcium and zinc in the products. They also identified differences between organic and nonorganic brands, finding that organic tampons tend to contain less lead but more arsenic.

Fast Company

Unfortunately, not all reusable period products are guaranteed to be free of harmful metals or chemical compounds.

This New York Times Wirecutter article details the unintentional PFAS exposure vs intentional addition of PFAS chemicals to products:

Forever chemicals are everywhere, including in period and incontinence products—even in some that companies claim are free of such substances.

That’s the conclusion from independent lab testing we solicited that looked for signs of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 44 products—including period underwear, tampons, menstrual cups, and more—and found plenty.

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The researchers found that nearly half of the 44 period and incontinence products we sent for testing showed fluorine levels suggesting unintentional PFAS contamination (meaning these substances could have slipped in during production, packaging, shipping, or beyond). And eight products showed high enough levels of fluorine to suggest that PFAS-treated material had been added to them.

... Two of the 10 pairs of period underwear we sent showed high enough levels of fluorine to suggest that PFAS had been added to them at some point in the manufacturing process. Two of the remaining eight showed levels that suggested unintentional PFAS contamination. These included period underwear from brands that have published documentation certifying that their products are free of these substances.

Unfortunately it's nearly impossible to avoid PFAS exposure altogether due to its prevalence in textiles and a wide variety of other goods (see also: anything marketed as non-stick) and how frequent unintentional contamination happens. For reusable cloth items, it's recommended to wash them before using.

I'm not always sure if Mamavation is...entirely reliable, but they have tested a wide variety of period underwear and ranked their results by fluorine detected in parts per million. (The brands I've tried — Bambody, Modibody, and Aisle all had non fluorine detected results. Saalt's period underwear also corrected an issue which brought them to 0).

Likewise per the Wirecutter article, surgical grade silicone menstrual cups/discs tested extremely low for fluorine (if at all) - seemingly suggesting unintentional exposure when present.

The issue is that no product is free of all concerning chemicals or metals, there's currently very little regulatory testing, and no transparency about how much of this exposure is incidental/unintentional/environmental and how much is additive (on purpose, if PFAS). The tampons likely aren't going to kill you, but cotton and viscose production is often chock full of dangerous/toxic chemicals and we have no idea to what extent the consumers or manufacturers are being impacted by this.

my period is back again and id like to take this moment to remind everyone with a uterus to avoid using tampons at all costs, if you can. a recent study was conducted with 14 different popular brands of tampons, revealing that every single one of them contained toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, and more.

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Pharmacological Targeting of mGluRs: Drug Development and Clinical Applications by Nik Shah

Metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play a crucial role in regulating neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity, and neuronal function. These receptors, which mediate slower forms of neurotransmission than ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs), have significant implications for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In this article, we explore the pharmacological targeting of mGluRs, focusing on drug development, therapeutic applications, and clinical implications. By integrating insights from Nik Shah's research in Mastering Glutamate Agonists: Exploring Their Role in Neurochemistry and Therapeutic Applications, Mastering Glutamate Blockers: Unlocking Potential for Health and Neuroprotection, Mastering Glutamate Blockers: A Comprehensive Guide to Antagonists and Their Therapeutic Applications, and Mastering Glutamate Synthesis, Production, and Availability, we will uncover the potential of targeting these receptors for treating various neurological conditions.

Introduction to mGluRs

mGluRs are a class of receptors that, unlike ionotropic glutamate receptors, mediate slower synaptic transmission and play a role in long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term depression (LTD), and other forms of synaptic plasticity. They are involved in regulating a variety of physiological processes, including learning, memory, and the modulation of mood. There are eight subtypes of mGluRs, grouped into three classes based on their signaling pathways:

Group I mGluRs (mGluR1 and mGluR5) activate Gq proteins that, in turn, stimulate phospholipase C (PLC), leading to the production of inositol trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG), increasing intracellular calcium.

Group II mGluRs (mGluR2 and mGluR3) and Group III mGluRs (mGluR4, mGluR6, mGluR7, mGluR8) couple with Gi/o proteins, inhibiting adenylyl cyclase and reducing cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels.

The different subtypes of mGluRs are distributed throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and have distinct roles in synaptic transmission and plasticity, making them a valuable target for drug development.

mGluR Targeting for Neurological Disorders

The therapeutic potential of mGluR modulation lies in its ability to correct dysfunctional glutamatergic signaling in various neurological and psychiatric conditions. By targeting specific mGluRs, drugs can potentially alleviate symptoms or slow disease progression in conditions such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, depression, and Alzheimer's disease.

Schizophrenia and mGluR Modulation

Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive dysfunction. Dysregulated glutamate signaling, particularly involving Group I mGluRs, has been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Overactivation of mGluR5 has been associated with excitotoxicity and neuronal damage, which may contribute to the cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Nik Shah, in his Mastering Glutamate Agonists: Exploring Their Role in Neurochemistry and Therapeutic Applications, discusses how mGluR5 antagonists could provide a therapeutic approach by normalizing glutamate activity, reducing excitotoxicity, and improving cognition. Research has shown that mGluR5 antagonists can alleviate some of the cognitive deficits and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia, making them a promising avenue for future treatments.

Parkinson's Disease and mGluRs

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. The loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain leads to an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission, exacerbating the motor symptoms of the disease. mGluR5 plays a key role in the regulation of dopamine release in the basal ganglia, and mGluR1 is involved in the modulation of motor control.

In Mastering Glutamate Blockers: Unlocking Potential for Health and Neuroprotection, Nik Shah highlights how mGluR5 antagonists may offer neuroprotective effects in PD by reducing glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity. Additionally, mGluR1 antagonists may help modulate motor function, potentially improving the movement-related symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. By selectively targeting these receptors, new therapies could slow disease progression and enhance motor performance in PD patients.

Depression and mGluRs

Depression is a widespread mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and cognitive impairment. Altered glutamate signaling, particularly involving Group II mGluRs (mGluR2 and mGluR3), has been implicated in the development of depression. Dysregulated glutamate transmission can lead to an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission, contributing to mood dysregulation.

In Mastering Glutamate Blockers: A Comprehensive Guide to Antagonists and Their Therapeutic Applications, Nik Shah discusses how mGluR2 agonists can help restore balance in the glutamate system, promoting inhibitory neurotransmission and alleviating symptoms of depression. By enhancing the activity of Group II mGluRs, these drugs could provide a novel approach to treating depression, offering benefits beyond traditional antidepressants.

Alzheimer's Disease and mGluRs

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. mGluRs are involved in regulating synaptic plasticity and memory formation, and dysregulation of glutamate signaling has been implicated in AD. Group I mGluRs, particularly mGluR1, are believed to contribute to excitotoxicity in AD, leading to neuronal damage and cognitive decline.

As discussed in Mastering Glutamate Synthesis, Production, and Availability, Nik Shah suggests that targeting mGluR1 with selective antagonists could help reduce excitotoxicity and protect neurons in AD patients. Additionally, modulating Group II mGluRs could help restore the balance between excitatory and inhibitory signaling, improving memory function and slowing disease progression.

Therapeutic Strategies: Agonists, Antagonists, and Modulators

Given the complexity of mGluR signaling, pharmacological strategies targeting these receptors involve the use of agonists, antagonists, and modulators. Each of these strategies aims to either enhance or inhibit the activity of mGluRs to restore normal synaptic function and address specific pathologies.

mGluR Agonists

mGluR agonists are compounds that bind to and activate mGluRs, mimicking the action of glutamate. These drugs can enhance the activity of specific mGluR subtypes, leading to various therapeutic benefits.

In Mastering Glutamate Agonists: Exploring Their Role in Neurochemistry and Therapeutic Applications, Nik Shah explores how Group II mGluR agonists can be used to treat depression by restoring the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission. Similarly, mGluR3 agonists have shown promise in treating anxiety and OCD by modulating glutamate release in regions associated with emotional regulation.

mGluR Antagonists

mGluR antagonists, on the other hand, block the action of glutamate at mGluRs. These compounds can be used to inhibit overactive signaling in conditions such as schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

In Mastering Glutamate Blockers: Unlocking Potential for Health and Neuroprotection, Nik Shah delves into how mGluR5 antagonists can help mitigate excitotoxicity in neurodegenerative diseases, providing neuroprotective effects and improving overall brain health. Similarly, mGluR1 antagonists can help reduce motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, offering a novel approach to treatment.

Conclusion

mGluRs are integral to synaptic function, plasticity, and the regulation of neurotransmission in the brain. As we’ve seen through the works of Nik Shah, targeting these receptors with agonists, antagonists, and modulators holds immense therapeutic potential. From improving cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease to reducing symptoms in schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, mGluR-based therapies offer new avenues for treating a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

As research in Mastering Glutamate Agonists, Mastering Glutamate Blockers, and Mastering Glutamate Synthesis, Production, and Availability continues to evolve, we can expect even more targeted and effective treatments for a variety of disorders. By understanding and manipulating mGluR signaling, we are poised to unlock new therapeutic strategies for improving mental health and brain function.

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Tips for Healthy Bones: Expert Advice from Dr. Saurabh Khare

Healthy bones play a vital role in maintaining overall body structure, mobility, and quality of life. With advancements in medicine and growing awareness about bone health, it's essential to follow certain lifestyle and nutritional practices to maintain strong and resilient bones.

Here are essential tips to keep your bones healthy and strong:

Calcium-Rich Diet To maintain optimal bone health, it is crucial to consume a diet rich in calcium. Include the following in your daily diet:

Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt

Leafy green vegetables

Fortified cereals and juices

Nuts and seeds, especially almonds

Adequate Vitamin D Intake Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium and is vital for bone health. You can maintain adequate Vitamin D levels through:

Exposure to sunlight for 15-20 minutes daily

Consuming Vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified milk

Supplements as prescribed by a doctor

Maintain Good Posture Correct posture reduces strain on bones and prevents skeletal deformities. Ensure that:

You sit straight without slouching

Engage in posture correction exercises regularly

Use ergonomic furniture while working or studying

Regular Bone Density Check A Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test helps in assessing bone strength and detecting conditions like osteoporosis early. Regular tests are recommended, especially for:

Post-menopausal women

Individuals with a family history of osteoporosis

People who have suffered bone fractures

Stay Physically Active Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones and increase bone mass. Include activities such as:

Walking, jogging, and dancing

Strength training exercises

Yoga and flexibility workouts

Avoid Smoking and Excessive Alcohol Both smoking and heavy alcohol consumption can weaken bones. To maintain strong bones:

Quit smoking or seek assistance in doing so

Limit alcohol consumption to moderate levels

Consult an Expert for Personalized Care For more personalized guidance on bone health and treatment of joint or sports injuries, consulting an orthopedic expert is highly recommended.

Dr. Saurabh Khare (DNB, D. Ortho, MNAMS) is a renowned Joint Replacement and Sports Injury Specialist based in Raipur. With extensive experience in treating bone and joint-related conditions, he offers comprehensive care and customized treatment plans.

Contact Information

Phone: +91-99935 78939

Address: MIG-69, near Kishore Mall, Sector-01,Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001

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Taking care of your bones today will lead to a healthier and more active future. Start incorporating these tips and seek expert advice when needed. Stay strong and healthy!

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HOMOEOPATHY FOR GROWTH

Factors Affecting Height Growth

1. Genetics – Determines approximately 60-80% of a person’s height potential.

2. Hormones – Growth hormone (GH), thyroid hormones (T3, T4), and sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen) regulate growth.

3. Nutrition – Essential nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, and zinc support bone growth.

4. Physical Activity – Exercises such as swimming, stretching, cycling, and yoga can enhance posture and flexibility.

5. Sleep – Growth hormone is released during deep sleep, making 7-9 hours of rest essential.

6. Medical Conditions – Disorders like hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency, and rickets can hinder growth.

How Homeopathy Supports Height Growth

Homeopathy does not artificially stimulate height but works on improving the body’s natural ability to grow. It helps in:

• Enhancing growth hormone function

• Correcting nutritional deficiencies

• Strengthening bones and joints

• Balancing hormonal imbalances

• Boosting immunity and digestion for better absorption of nutrients

Homeopathic Medicines for Height Growth

Here is a detailed list of homeopathic remedies that are often recommended for height growth:

1. Baryta Carbonica

• Best for children with delayed growth and development.

• Works on pituitary and thyroid function to improve growth hormone production.

• Also helps in children who are mentally slow or shy.

2. Silicea

• Helps in bone formation and strengthening.

• Enhances nutrient absorption, which supports overall growth.

• Useful for weak, thin children with slow growth.

3. Calcarea Phosphorica

• Important for bone growth and density.

• Helps children with slow development, weak digestion, or frequent illnesses.

• Recommended for adolescents experiencing growing pains.

4. Symphytum Officinale (Bone Knit)

• Promotes bone regeneration and healing.

• Strengthens bones, making it useful for children prone to fractures or injuries.

5. Tuberculinum

• Used for underdeveloped, thin, and weak children.

• Helps children who suffer from frequent colds, allergies, or infections, which can hinder growth.

• Also boosts the immune system, allowing the body to grow naturally.

6. Thuja Occidentalis

• Helps in growth suppression caused by genetic or hormonal factors.

• Recommended for children with delayed milestones or a history of vaccination side effects.

7. Pituitary Glandinum (Pituitrinum)

• Works directly on the pituitary gland to regulate growth hormone secretion.

• Recommended for cases of growth hormone deficiency.

8. Medorrhinum

• Used for children with a family history of short stature.

• Improves overall health and vitality, allowing the body to reach its full growth potential.

9. Argentum Nitricum

• Useful for thin, anxious, and restless children who struggle with weight gain and height.

• Helps in better assimilation of nutrients.

10. Natrum Muriaticum

• Supports bone mineralization and helps children with weak bones or malnutrition.

• Recommended for children who are slow to develop physically despite good nutrition.

11. Sulphur

• Helps in improving metabolism and correcting malabsorption issues.

• Best suited for children who have poor dietary habits and low energy levels.

12. Phosphorus

• Strengthens bones and increases calcium absorption.

• Helps children who are weak, tall, and thin but lack muscular development.

13. Ashwagandha Q (Mother Tincture)

• A herbal homeopathic remedy that boosts energy, supports bone growth, and improves stamina.

• Can be taken in drop form mixed with water for better absorption.

Lifestyle Tips to Maximize Height Growth

Along with homeopathy, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for height development.

1. Balanced Diet

• Include protein-rich foods (eggs, fish, meat, dairy, nuts, lentils).

• Consume calcium sources (milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables).

• Take Vitamin D from sunlight and food (mushrooms, fortified cereals).

• Avoid junk food and carbonated drinks that weaken bones.

2. Regular Exercise

• Stretching exercises like hanging, cobra stretch, and toe touching help elongate the spine.

• Yoga poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) promote flexibility.

• Swimming and cycling help develop strong bones and muscles.

3. Adequate Sleep

• Growth hormone is released during deep sleep. Ensure 7-9 hours of quality sleep every night.

4. Posture Correction

• Avoid slouching or poor posture, as it can make you appear shorter than you actually are.

• Practice standing and sitting straight to maximize your height.

5. Avoid Growth Hindering Factors

• Smoking and alcohol can interfere with bone development.

• Excessive sugar and caffeine reduce calcium absorption.

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Guide to Using Heparin Tubes for Blood Collection

In modern laboratory diagnostics, heparin tubes for blood collection are essential for obtaining reliable test results. These tubes contain heparin anticoagulants that prevent blood from clotting, making them ideal for plasma-based tests. Used in hospitals, research labs, and diagnostic centers, heparin tubes are crucial for various biochemical, hematological, and coagulation studies.

But why are heparin blood collection tubes preferred over other anticoagulant tubes? How do they ensure accurate test results? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the types of heparin tubes, their advantages, correct usage, and key differences from other collection tubes.

Let’s dive in!

What Are Heparin Tubes?

Heparin tubes are specialized blood collection tubes that contain heparin, an anticoagulant that inhibits thrombin formation, preventing blood clotting. This makes them ideal for plasma-based laboratory tests where clotting could interfere with results.

Composition of Heparin Tubes

These tubes are coated with one of the following types of heparin:

Lithium Heparin: The most commonly used heparin for blood collection due to its minimal interference with test results.

Sodium Heparin: Used for specialized tests like chromosome analysis and flow cytometry.

Ammonium Heparin: Less commonly used but effective in preventing clot formation.

For high-quality heparin tubes, visit Siny Medical.

Advantages of Using Heparin Tubes for Blood Collection

1. Prevents Clot Formation

Unlike serum tubes that require clot activation, heparin tubes immediately prevent clotting, making them perfect for plasma-based tests.

2. Faster Sample Processing

Since heparinized blood does not require clotting time, lab processing is faster, improving efficiency in urgent diagnostic cases.

3. Suitable for a Wide Range of Tests

Heparin tubes are widely used for biochemical, hematological, and genetic tests, including:

Electrolyte analysis (sodium, potassium, calcium levels)

Hormone testing (thyroid and adrenal function)

Glucose and lipid profiling

Liver and kidney function tests

For more information, check out How Heparin Tubes Enhance Diagnostic Accuracy.

4. Ideal for Plasma Separation

Since blood remains unclotted, plasma can be easily separated from red blood cells using centrifugation. This is essential for plasma-based diagnostic testing.

5. Reduced Hemolysis Risk

Compared to EDTA tubes, heparin tubes cause less red blood cell destruction, ensuring accurate lab results.

How to Properly Use Heparin Tubes for Blood Collection

1. Collection Procedure

Use a sterile needle and syringe or a vacuum blood collection system.

Draw blood and immediately transfer it into the heparin tube.

Ensure the correct fill volume for accurate anticoagulation.

2. Mixing the Blood Sample

After collection:

Gently invert the tube 8–10 times to mix the anticoagulant with the blood.

Avoid vigorous shaking, as this can cause hemolysis, affecting test accuracy.

3. Centrifugation for Plasma Separation

For plasma-based tests:

Centrifuge at 1,500–2,000 x g for 10–15 minutes.

Carefully transfer the plasma for analysis.

For high-quality lithium heparin tubes, visit Siny Medical.

Heparin Tubes vs. Other Blood Collection Tubes

FeatureHeparin TubesSerum TubesEDTA TubesAnticoagulant UsedHeparinNone (clots naturally)EDTAIdeal ForPlasma testingSerum-based testsHematology testsProcessing TimeImmediate (no clotting required)Requires clotting (30 min)ImmediateHemolysis RiskLowModerateHighCommon UsesBiochemistry, electrolyte testingHormones, enzymesCBC, blood smears

For more details, check out Difference Between Serum and Plasma Tubes.

Common Applications of Heparin Tubes

1. Biochemical Testing

Used in testing glucose, cholesterol, and enzyme levels for metabolic and organ function analysis.

2. Endocrinology Studies

Essential for hormonal assays, including thyroid and adrenal function tests.

3. Genetic and Molecular Testing

Heparinized blood is used for chromosome and DNA analysis.

4. Emergency & ICU Testing

Since they speed up plasma separation, heparin tubes are preferred in critical care settings.

For high-quality heparin blood collection tubes, visit Siny Medical.

FAQs About Heparin Tubes

1. Why are heparin tubes preferred for plasma collection?

They prevent clotting, allowing immediate plasma separation for quick test results.

2. Can heparin tubes be used for hematology tests?

They are mainly used for biochemistry and genetics. EDTA tubes are preferred for hematology.

3. How should heparin tubes be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place and ensure proper sealing to avoid contamination.

4. What is the difference between lithium and sodium heparin tubes?

Lithium heparin tubes are used for general biochemical tests, while sodium heparin tubes are for genetic and specialized tests.

For more details, check Siny Medical’s Heparin Tube Guide.

Final Thoughts

Heparin tubes for blood collection are indispensable in laboratory diagnostics, ensuring faster processing, accurate plasma separation, and minimal hemolysis. Their versatility in biochemical, endocrine, and genetic testing makes them a preferred choice in medical and research labs.

For premium-quality heparin tubes, visit Siny Medical—a trusted provider of advanced blood collection solutions.

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Best Dermal Fillers in Delhi by Dr Neha Batra: The Path to Youthful Radiance

On the off chance that you've been on a journey for brilliant, youthful skin, Dermal Fillers could be your optimal arrangement. At Dr. Neha Batra clinic, we offer the best dermal fillers in Delhi, ensuring that you accomplish the smooth, restored look you've generally wanted. Whether you're looking to restore volume, decrease wrinkles, or upgrade facial contours, Dr. Neha Batra ability and utilization of cutting-edge procedures can give you the outcomes you look for.

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are non-careful medicines intended to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and improve facial highlights. They are injectable substances that are ordinarily used to treat the indications of aging, similar to fine lines, sagging skin, and loss of facial volume. Dermal fillers come in different kinds, including hyaluronic corrosive, calcium hydroxylapatite, and poly-L-lactic corrosive, each having its own arrangement of advantages depending on your necessities.

At Dr. Neha Batra clinic in Delhi, we spend significant time in the best dermal fillers, ensuring protected and compelling outcomes. Her treatment approach is customized to meet your extraordinary necessities, making sure you leave the clinic with glowing, youthful skin.

Why Pick Dermal Fillers in Delhi at Dr. Neha Batra Clinic?

Delhi is home to numerous corrective clinics, yet with regards to dermal fillers, Dr. Neha Batra stands apart as quite possibly of the most confided in name. Here's the reason:

Mastery and Experience: Dr. Neha Batra is an eminent restorative dermatologist with long periods of involvement with performing dermal filler medicines. Her aptitude guarantees exact and safe techniques that minimize gambles and amplify results.

Customized Meeting: The most important move towards any treatment at Dr. Neha Batra's clinic is an itemized discussion. During this meeting, your skin type, age, and wanted results will be talked about, allowing Dr. Batra to suggest the best dermal filler for your requirements.

Top-Quality Fillers: The clinic utilizes just FDA-endorsed, top notch dermal fillers, ensuring wellbeing and durable outcomes. These fillers are obtained from confided in brands and are painstakingly administered to accomplish regular looking outcomes.

Normal Outcomes: The essential objective at Dr. Neha Batra's clinic is to improve your regular magnificence without making you look exaggerated. Dermal fillers are utilized decisively to restore youthful volume and perfection while maintaining your looks and contours.

High level Strategies: Dr. Batra utilizes progressed procedures that minimize distress and improve the viability of the treatment. Her skill in dermal filler injections guarantees that you get results that are both wonderful and unobtrusive.

Sorts of Dermal Fillers Accessible at Dr. Neha Batra Clinic

Hyaluronic Corrosive (HA) Fillers

Hyaluronic corrosive is one of the most well known sorts of dermal fillers, and understandably. A normally occurring substance in the body holds dampness, making the skin look full and hydrated. HA fillers are much of the time used to streamline wrinkles, restore facial volume, and upgrade lips. At Dr. Neha Batra's clinic, we offer the best hyaluronic corrosive fillers to assist you with regaining a youthful gleam.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers

These fillers contain a substance normally found in bones and assist with stimulating collagen creation. They are ideally suited for restoring volume in more profound wrinkles or empty regions, similar to the cheeks. Dr. Batra suggests these fillers for patients looking for longer-lasting, more inconspicuous outcomes.

Poly-L-Lactic Corrosive Fillers

Poly-L-lactic corrosive fillers are great for patients looking for a continuous upgrade of facial volume. They work by stimulating the body's collagen creation, which further develops skin surface and versatility after some time. These fillers give regular, long haul results for individuals looking to restore volume to regions like the cheeks, sanctuaries, and jawline.

Autologous Fat Injections

For those looking for a more long-lasting answer for facial volume misfortune, autologous fat injections are a choice. This strategy utilizes fat collected from your own body, which is then injected into regions requiring volume restoration. Dr. Batra utilizes progressed strategies to guarantee that fat exchange is done securely and really.

How Dermal Fillers Work

Dermal fillers work by adding volume and construction to the skin. As we age, our skin loses collagen, elastin, and fat, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and empty regions. Dermal fillers are injected into these areas to restore lost volume, smooth out fine lines, and give a more youthful appearance.

The system normally takes around 30 to an hour, depending on the quantity of regions being dealt with. The injections are minimally invasive, and any uneasiness is normally short. Patients can get back to their ordinary exercises just after the treatment, making dermal fillers an extraordinary choice for those with occupied ways of life.

Advantages of Dermal Fillers in Delhi at Dr. Neha Batra Clinic

Instant Outcomes

One of the greatest benefits of dermal fillers is that you can get results following the treatment. The skin turns out to be apparently smoother, and volume is restored instantly, giving you an upgraded appearance without the requirement for extended recuperation.

Non-Careful

Not at all like customary surgeries, dermal fillers don't need incisions or anesthesia. They are fast, minimally invasive, and offer minimal margin time, making them a well known choice for the people who need results without the dangers related with a medical procedure.

Durable Outcomes

While results differ in view of the kind of filler utilized and individual skin attributes, dermal fillers commonly last between a half year to 2 years. Ordinary maintenance medicines can assist with prolonging the impacts, ensuring you appreciate youthful skin as far as might be feasible.

Customizable Treatment

Dermal filler medicines are exceptionally customizable. Whether you need to upgrade your lips, stout your cheeks, or smooth out grin lines, Dr. Neha Batra makes a fitted treatment intend to suit your particular requirements, ensuring that you come by the outcomes you need.

Regular Look and Feel

The point of dermal fillers at Dr. Neha Batra's clinic is generally to accomplish normal looking outcomes. Her exact procedure guarantees that the fillers mix consistently with your skin, providing inconspicuous improvements without making you look "done."

The System: What's in store

Meeting

Your excursion to a revived appearance begins with a counsel. Dr. Neha Batra will assess your skin, grasp your interests, and suggest the most reasonable dermal filler treatment for your requirements. This is likewise an incredible chance to examine any possible secondary effects or dangers related with the treatment.

Treatment Day

Upon the arrival of the method, you might be given a topical numbing cream to minimize inconvenience. The dermal filler is then painstakingly injected into the designated regions using a fine needle. The method commonly requires between 30 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on the degree of treatment.

Post-Treatment Care

After the system, you might encounter some gentle swelling or bruising at the injection destinations. This is typical and ordinarily dies down within a couple of days. Dr. Batra will give instructions on the most proficient method to really focus on your skin present treatment on guarantee ideal outcomes.

Why Dermal Fillers Are the Best Non-Careful Answer for Aging Skin

As we age, the normal course of collagen breakdown and loss of facial fat prompts wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Dermal fillers offer a method for combatting these impacts without the requirement for invasive medical procedure. The advantages of dermal fillers include:

Minimal Personal time: Not at all like conventional facelifts, dermal fillers require no drawn out recuperation time. Patients can get back to their normal exercises that very day, with just minor swelling or bruising.

Financially savvy: Dermal fillers offer a more reasonable option in contrast to surgeries like facelifts. With customary medicines, you can maintain youthful skin without breaking the bank.

Protected and Viable: With FDA-supported dermal fillers and a gifted master like Dr. Neha Batra, you can have confidence that the system will be both protected and powerful. The dangers of inconveniences are minimal, particularly when performed by a trained proficient.

Conclusion

In the event that you're looking for dermal fillers in Delhi, look no further than Dr. Neha Batra clinic. With her ability in dermal filler medicines and her obligation to delivering normal, wonderful outcomes, she is the top decision for those seeking to restore their appearance. Whether you're looking to streamline wrinkles, restore lost volume, or upgrade your facial elements, Dr. Neha Batra gives the best dermal fillers in Delhi to assist you with achieving your magnificence objectives.

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How Calcium Hydroxide Can Help Balance pH Levels in Water

Maintaining the appropriate pH levels in water is critical for various applications, including agriculture, industrial processes, and water treatment facilities. One of the most effective solutions for balancing pH levels is the use of calcium hydroxide, a versatile compound with remarkable properties. This article delves into how calcium hydroxide works, its advantages, and its comparison with quick lime for pH management.

Understanding pH Levels and Their Importance

The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is, ranging from 0 to 14. Neutral water has a pH of 7. Values below 7 indicate acidity, while those above 7 represent alkalinity. Maintaining the correct pH level is crucial for:

Preventing corrosion in pipelines and equipment.

Enhancing the efficiency of chemical reactions in industrial processes.

Ensuring the health of aquatic ecosystems in water bodies.

What is Calcium Hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide, commonly known as slaked lime, is a white, odorless powder formed by mixing quick lime (calcium oxide) with water. Its chemical formula, Ca(OH)₂, represents its ability to dissociate in water, releasing hydroxide ions that increase the pH level of acidic solutions.

How Calcium Hydroxide Balances pH Levels

Calcium hydroxide neutralizes acidity in water through a simple chemical reaction. When added to acidic water, the hydroxide ions react with hydrogen ions, reducing the overall acidity and bringing the pH closer to neutral. This process offers multiple benefits:

Rapid Action: Calcium hydroxide acts quickly, making it ideal for industrial processes requiring immediate pH adjustments.

Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other neutralizing agents, calcium hydroxide is affordable and widely available.

Stabilization: It not only neutralizes pH but also helps in maintaining long-term stability.

Applications of Calcium Hydroxide for pH Management

Water Treatment: Calcium hydroxide is a popular choice for municipal and industrial water treatment plants to remove acidity and heavy metals from wastewater.

Agriculture: Farmers use it to balance the pH of acidic soils, improving crop productivity.

Aquaculture: In fish farming, calcium hydroxide ensures the water remains within a suitable pH range for aquatic life.

Choosing the Right Product

When selecting between calcium hydroxide and quick lime, consider factors such as:

Required speed of pH adjustment.

Handling and safety requirements.

Long-term cost implications.

Quick Lime Powder: A Versatile Alternative

For industries seeking rapid pH adjustments, quick lime powder serves as an excellent alternative. Its high reactivity ensures quick neutralization, making it a preferred choice for emergency water treatment scenarios.

Conclusion

Balancing pH levels in water is essential for numerous industrial and environmental applications. Calcium hydroxide provides a reliable, cost-effective solution for neutralizing acidity and ensuring long-term stability. Whether you opt for calcium hydroxide or quick lime powder, partnering with reputable quick lime manufacturers ensures consistent quality and performance. By leveraging the properties of these compounds, you can maintain optimal pH levels and enhance the efficiency of your processes.

For more information on calcium hydroxide and quick lime, or to source premium-quality materials, reach out to leading manufacturers today!