#caffeine suppositories

[xamaxenta]

Sabos purse contains a glock and a vibrator and thats it maybe like an expired packet of tylenol and probably risperidone

[millionancientbees]

I’ve had pelvic floor issues my entire life but wasn’t diagnosed until 2020 when a very kind and thoughtful GI doctor got me tested. Since then I’ve tried just about everything to alleviate my symptoms—two rounds of PT, going to the gym, different meds and supplements, water enemas, suppositories, more fiber, less fiber, more water, more caffeine, less caffeine…I could keep going.

My symptoms kept getting worse. Nothing helped. Last month I found out my menstrual cup no longer fit. It was the second one in a year that I had to give up on. I had pain with arousal, sex, walking, sitting, standing, squatting. I regularly put my own dislocated joints back into place without complaint and this pain was too much for me. I had constant bathroom issues. I felt like things were falling out. My doctors kept telling me I was fine.

I’d had enough.

Today it finally happened. I put my foot down and got examined upright. Today the song and dance changed from “just keep trying to cope” to “we’re scheduling you for a hysterectomy and a triple prolapse repair for the end of January.” I only have to have one more period ever. I only have to keep getting worse and waiting for just over a month. When they told me it was time I burst into tears of joy.

Just keep trying. Keep advocating. Be persistent. Bring someone with you who they read as a man so they take you more seriously. Report every symptom. Someday you’ll make it.

[scrawlingwithstyle]

I'd like to point out that this works because there are lots of blood vessels very close to the surface in the rectum, meaning it's a quicker and more direct path for the caffeine to get into your bloodstream. This is also why some medications are taken anally (as suppositories).

BUT!! Be careful and don't do this with just anything! If you take oral medications anally, you could overdose.

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[vedamgastrohospital]

From Heartburn to Haemorrhoids: Addressing Gastrointestinal Concerns

Our gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. However, it’s also prone to a variety of issues that can cause discomfort and affect our quality of life. From common complaints like heartburn to more serious conditions like haemorrhoids, addressing gastrointestinal concerns is essential for maintaining optimal health. In this blog post, doctors from one of the best gastro hospitals in Surat, Vedam Gastro Hospital, share some of the most common GI issues, their causes, and strategies for managing and preventing them.

Understanding Heartburn:

Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus. It’s a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and can be triggered by factors such as spicy foods, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, and obesity. While occasional heartburn is normal, frequent or severe episodes may require medical attention. Experts from Vedam Gastro Hospital, one of the best stomach hospitals in Surat, emphasize in making lifestyle changes, such as avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, and maintaining a healthy weight, to help alleviate symptoms.

Tackling Acid Reflux:

Acid reflux, a related condition to heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, leading to symptoms like regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and chronic cough.

Like heartburn, acid reflux can often be managed with lifestyle modifications, such as dietary changes, weight loss, and avoiding lying down after meals. In some cases, medication or surgery may be necessary to control symptoms and prevent complications.

Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and constipation. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, factors such as stress, certain foods, and changes in gut bacteria may contribute to symptoms.

The best stomach specialists in Surat share that managing IBS involves identifying and avoiding trigger foods, increasing fibre intake, managing stress through relaxation techniques or therapy, and in some cases, medication to alleviate symptoms.

Addressing Haemorrhoids:

Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can cause pain, itching, bleeding, and discomfort during bowel movements. Factors such as constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, and obesity can increase the risk of developing haemorrhoids.

Treatment options for haemorrhoids include lifestyle changes such as increasing fibre intake, staying hydrated, avoiding straining during bowel movements, and using over-the-counter remedies like creams, ointments, or suppositories. In severe cases, medical procedures such as rubber band ligation or surgical removal may be necessary.

Preventing and Managing Digestive Issues:

While some gastrointestinal issues may be unavoidable, experts from one of the best gastro hospitals in Surat, Vedam Gastro Hospital, say that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and manage symptoms:

1. Eat a healthy diet: Focus on fibre-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation. Avoid trigger foods that may exacerbate symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, or IBS.

2. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your digestive system function properly and prevent dehydration, which can worsen constipation.

3. Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity can help promote regular bowel movements, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce stress, all of which contribute to overall digestive health.

4. Manage stress: Stress can exacerbate symptoms of gastrointestinal issues like IBS, so finding ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques, exercise, or therapy can be beneficial.

5. Practice good bathroom habits: Avoid delaying bowel movements, as this can lead to constipation and haemorrhoids. Use the bathroom when you feel the urge, and avoid straining during bowel movements.

6. Seek medical attention when needed: If you experience persistent or severe symptoms of gastrointestinal issues, such as chronic heartburn, abdominal pain, or rectal bleeding, it’s important to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusion

Gastrointestinal issues like heartburn, acid reflux, IBS, and haemorrhoids are common problems that can significantly impact quality of life. The best stomach specialists in Surat recommend understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for these conditions, so that you can take proactive steps to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and promote overall digestive health. Remember to consult with a doctor from one of the best stomach hospitals in Surat if you have concerns or experience persistent or severe symptoms.

[riddhirathod07-blog]

Overnight Escape: Finding the Fastest Fix for Constipation Woes

Let's face it, waking up to the lingering echoes of yesterday's digestive drama is nobody's idea of a good morning. Constipation, with its hard stools and straining struggles, can steal the joy out of even the sunniest day. But fear not, fellow sufferers! We're here to explore the fastest ways to find overnight relief and greet the dawn with a clear colon and a smile.

First things first: Let's define "overnight."

While true "cure" isn't always achievable in a single sleep cycle, overnight relief can certainly bring sweet solace. Remember, chronic constipation needs a long-term plan, not just a quick fix. However, for that occasional battle of the bowels, we can find some speedy allies.

The Overnight Relief Brigade:

Stool Softeners: Gentle warriors like docusate sodium (Colace) and mineral oil work by attracting water to the stool, softening it and making it easier to pass. Think of them as lubrication for your intestinal plumbing system. While not the fastest (taking 1-3 days), they offer overnight relief without urgency or discomfort.

Stimulant Laxatives: These are the impatient foot soldiers, like senna and bisacodyl (Ex-Lax). They stimulate the colon muscles, causing contractions that propel the stool along. Think of them as a boot camp for your bowels. These work fast (within 6-12 hours), offering overnight results, but come with potential side effects like cramping and urgency. Avoid long-term use as they can disrupt your natural rhythm.

Suppositories: Glycerin and bisacodyl suppositories bypass the digestive system altogether, melting in the rectum and stimulating contractions. They're the Special Forces of overnight relief, offering results within 15-30 minutes. However, they can be messy and uncomfortable, and shouldn't be used regularly.

Beyond the Pill: Natural Overnight Allies:

Remember, true freedom lies in long-term solutions. Here are some natural champions that can give your sluggish gut a nighttime boost:

Warm Water Power: A warm glass of water before bed can stimulate your digestive system and soften stool. Bonus points for adding lemon or ginger for an extra boost!

Prune Power: These dried plums are nature's gentle laxative, packing a double punch of fiber and sorbitol, a natural sugar that stimulates the colon. Enjoy a few prunes soaked in hot water before bed for a delicious and effective overnight remedy.

Abdominal Massage Magic: A gentle massage of your abdomen can help relax the colon muscles and ease discomfort. Try massaging in a clockwise direction for 5-10 minutes before bed.

Relaxation Rituals: Stress can worsen constipation. Practice calming activities like reading, taking a warm bath, or deep breathing before bed to help your body relax and encourage digestive flow.

Remember: Always consult your doctor before trying any new medication or supplement, especially if you have any underlying health conditions. Chronic constipation might require further investigation and a personalized treatment plan.

The Overnight Escape Plan:

Don't let constipation ruin your sleep! Choose an overnight relief option that suits your needs and preferences. For gentle softening, opt for stool softeners. If you need faster results, consider a stimulant laxative, but use it sparingly. Suppositories offer the quickest fix but should be a last resort. Remember, natural allies like warm water, prunes, massage, and relaxation can go a long way in achieving overnight comfort.

With the right approach, you can turn your bathroom blues into a morning victory. Celebrate each successful escape from the clutches of constipation and wake up to a happier, healthier you!

Bonus Tip: Avoid heavy meals and caffeine before bed, as they can worsen constipation. Opt for a light, fiber-rich snack and prioritize relaxation to ensure a smooth sailing night.

Remember, you're not alone in this battle of the bowels! With the right tools and a commitment to long-term gut health, you can reclaim your throne and conquer constipation for good. Now go forth and sleep soundly, knowing that a smooth morning awaits!

[torturing-characters-101]

Hello! So, in a situation where IV fluids aren’t an option (fantasy-ish setting, but no actual magic), what would be a good way to keep someone who is unconscious or mostly unconscious for a long period of time hydrated? I know you can’t just pour water down their throat because the choking reflex doesn’t work when unconscious. (Correct me if I’m wrong please!!! Im dredging up high school physiology here, combined with some googling and I know neither memory nor google are always reliable.). Anyways, what could be done in that scenario? (Think like, 5 days??? (Because fantasy) I’m still figuring out the details.). THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!<3

Well there is a way- a great way in fact. But you're not gonna like it.

Essentially you give a slow water enema.

It's a practice called rectoclysis, and it's actually very real (though rarely used where there IV therapy available), and pretty safe. The colon's #1 job is to absorb water from poop, so if you put a small tube in the rectum (an actual enema tip or foley catheter works great, though you can absolutely use other things) and slowly instill liquid, the colon can suck that stuff straight back up into the blood. As long as it's slow, you can instill enough fluid to keep a person alive and well hydrated (barring extreme dehydration from, say, intense vomiting or sweating, though it will certainly help- also this won't work to keep someone with diarrhea hydrated for obvious reasons).

Unlike IV rehydration, which requires a sterile solution with sugar or electrolytes in it, rectoclysis can be done with plain water- even slightly brackish water or water you wouldn't want to drink. This is because the colon is really good at being choosy about what's poop and what's water. However, you should keep in mind that some things- particularly drugs- do cross the colon membrane and enter blood- which may or may not work for your needs.

Some examples include acetaminophen/paracetamol (which can be given as a suppository, and tbh works a lot better than oral acetaminophen due to the fact that a lot of acetaminophen is lost through first-pass metabolism, which is skipped in rectal administration), caffeine, alcohol, many benzodiazepines (which are given rectally to stop seizures), and antihistamines. These don't have to be given in a specific rectal formulation to work, either- just avoid sugar or sugar alcohols like sorbitol or you're in for a lot of poopand not a lot of hydration.

I mean, if your fantasy setting has the technology for a feeding tube (tube from the nose or mouth to the stomach) you should probably go with that (then the person could get nutrition too by pureeing whatever food they have and throwing it down the tube, but anyway), but rectoclysis doen't get talked about all that much these days and it's a shame.

[disabilityhealth]

Idk if this blogs still going but what do u do when ur hungry but have been backed up for a few days? I tried coffee, caffeine, fiber, gentlelax and chocolate laxatives and it still won't go away. I have chronic constipation and sometimes the reverse. Damn I just wanna be normal and I don't wanna fuck up my body more by continue to eat, and I feel bloated 😓 sorry if this is tmi but I experience this often

I’m sorry this has taken a while for me to get to this, but I have dealt with this problem often so I feel I should weigh in.

It sounds like you’re doing all of the right things, but sometimes that just doesn’t seem to work. Come day 3 or 4 things start to feel bleak — I’ve been there too many times myself.

That’s when I switch to eating pure fiber, if I have enough on hand. Veggies, granola, salads. Oftentimes I lose my appetite entirely but I know I have to keep stuff down.

If that doesn’t work after a day or so, I pull out the big guns: dairy and greasy meat. It sounds terrible when I get that constipated but I’m lowkey lactose intolerant and greasy foods have always irritated my stomach. If there’s a food that seems to set off your tummy, just start pounding it if it’s safe for you to (I.e. no gluten if you’re celiac or similar). It’s miserable but eventually it will pass and you’ll feel better in the end.

When I get really desperate there are a few other things to try. Taking a hot HOT shower or bath can help move things along and I’ll often pair that with massaging my stomach. I just poke the shit out of it (See what I did there? I’m sorry) and that will sometimes jump start it.

There are also pretty aggressive suppositories if the regular laxatives aren’t working — but remember to drink a ton of water. Really, hydration is a big part of getting laxatives to work because the meds are trying to draw liquid into your bowels. I’d suggest consulting with a physician if over the counter laxatives are completely failing you, as there’s other meds out there that could give you some relief.

[curedofheadaches]

My mission with this blog…

To bring awareness to a grossly underestimated cause of headaches: caffeine.

To get to the bottom of why doctors don’t appear to know this.

Most of all: To help those plagued with headaches. 

I need your help…

          If you are a headache sufferer, you can help me test my caffeine-cause theory, possibly curing yourself of headaches, by participating in my experiment, and then simply describing your results here in my comment box. If I gather evidence from others that this works, then my argument will be stronger and I will be able to get more attention from the medical world. 

          Because migraines are closely associated with epilepsy, I certainly wonder if this would apply to those with epilepsy as well, and I would like to hear your experiences too as it relates to elimination of caffeine from the diet.

         The experiment…

          I need headache volunteers, who have a caffeine habit to any degree, to try a caffeine-free diet for two months, and report back to me as to whether or not you are having fewer headaches, if they are less painful, shorter in duration, or require less to no drug intervention. Every bit of caffeine must go: coffee, tea, sodas and energy drinks with caffeine, chocolate , or any other product with caffeine. This includes many of the very drugs that doctors prescribe for headaches, as well as many of the over-the-counter remedies. You must clean your system of caffeine for several months before you can tell if it will work for you. 

          Considering the pain you are in with headaches, this is not a hard thing to do. However, I have met many stubborn headache sufferers who refuse to try the caffeine-free diet and would prefer to have a sickening headache. You don’t have to cut out coffee or tea. You just have to switch to decaf. Switching to decaf products, is easy to do taste-wise, but could make your head ache from withdrawal, so do it slowly and in increments. I talk about it in my story  below.

So, please read about my own 27-year odyssey with headaches, and then leave your comments or questions below. Please write as much detail about your headache journey as you wish and be sure to include your experiences with doctors. I am especially interested in knowing how they communicate with a patient on a first visit.  

My own history of migraine headaches…

           For 27 years, my life was plagued by right-sided migraine headaches. They started when I was 22 and lasted until I was 49, when I figured out what was causing them.  In that time, I was prescribed a wide variety of powerful drugs that wasted my body, affected everything major aspect of my life, including possibly the loss of a pregnancy as well as my marriage and may have contributed to long-lasting health issues such as dry macular degeneration.

          Cafergot, Fiorecet, Fiorinal, Esgic, Midrin, Atenolol, Topamax, Elavil, a wide assortment of triptans, Tylenol with Codeine, Demerol, marijuana, botox, Excedrin and Depakote are the drugs I tried along my 27-year migraine headache journey. Some of these were prophylactic stabs in the dark at prevention, none of which worked. Many of them are painkillers that seemed to aggravate the problem and I would cycle through them, hoping for better results. Some of them are the big guns drugs that stop the headaches, but leave you wasted in their wake.

          The ergotamines were the old-fashioned drugs that worked as vessel-clampers. They worked, but they were dangerous. The first time a doctor prescribed cafergot to me, he prescribed a dose that was way too strong for my 100 pound body. I ended up unable to open my arms and legs to get out of a fetal position. My muscles became locked from lack of blood flow. It also made me vomit. For days afterward, I had rebound headaches. In the weeks to follow, I went through black out periods after taking too much of the drug again.  Working out the dosage so that I took just enough to kill the headache, but not so much that it made me sick or caused black outs, was tricky but once I worked out a good dosage and timing of that dosage, I was able to better control the migraines to keep them from escalating out of control. Cafergot suppositories became my crutch, the item I never left home without, for years. Then, the triptans became the popular migraine drug as Cafergot disappeared from the market due to safety concerns.

          The beginning of the end of my headaches came in 2008, when I was co-authoring a blog.  In a post one day, I mentioned that I had migraines.  Two of the readers of our blog commented on the post, telling me that the only way they had gotten rid of their own migraines was to eliminate caffeine completely from their diet.  

           At the time, I didn’t believe that I consumed enough caffeine to make a difference. In fact, no doctor I had ever seen about it, thought it could be problematic. Surely, they would know. They were even prescribing caffeine and telling me to try a cup of coffee at the onset. In theory, that might work since coffee is a vasoconstrictor which might help to shrink the swollen blood vessels in your head. I know now, that it doesn’t work and serves to aggravate the problem if you already have a caffeine habit. At the time, I thought my headache  attacks would have been much worse without the caffeine. 

           I was in the habit of having one cup of coffee in the morning that was made of half-strength caffeine (half-caf).  Then, I would have a glass of iced tea for lunch, and sometimes, as a chocoholic, chocolate in the evening. Adhering to my reader’s advice, I decided to wean myself off of a caffeine habit that I had had my entire adult life except when I was pregnant, during which time I did not drink caffeine and during which time I, incidentally, did not have headaches.  My doctors told me at the time, that the lack of headache was due to hormones and the miracle of pregnancy.  

           I first reduced my cup of half-caf in the morning to quarter-caf.  The day after I began this reduction, I had a nasty withdrawal headache that lasted a week and required drug intervention of Frova.  The following week, when I switched to full decaf in the morning, again I had a headache for a week.  Next came the tea.  I also reduced it to half twice, with an extended headache resulting each time.  At that point, there was no doubt in my mind as to how profoundly the small amounts of caffeine were affecting me.  The last to go was chocolate and again, a headache.  Once my system was clean, I was completely cured of migraine headaches, or at least had learned exactly how to control them. I have not taken a single drug for a  headache since. It has been 12 years.

           To test my caffeine theory, I have experimented with adding caffeine back to my diet in small amounts.  I can tolerate one dose of caffeine in the form of coffee or chocolate if, I do not consume it again the following day to set up a cycle of need.  I have tested this many many times. Now, when I do get a caffeine headache, I as able to ride out the attack without intervention of drugs, because I don’t further aggravate the migraine by adding the caffeine fuel to the headache fire. They do not get bad enough to bother me to the point I would waste my body with drugs like the triptans. 

           Through the course of my life with migraines, I have tried just about every remedy known to the neurological world.  I have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on doctors, therapists, drugs, MRI’s, botox injections, biofeedback, and on insurance rates inflated because of my pre-existing condition. I have lost countless work hours and feel it drastically affected what would have otherwise been the most productive years of my life.  There was even a time when I considered applying for disability. To have altered my body’s chemistry with harsh drugs for 27 years could well have the long-term affect of shortening my life span and could possibly have caused my dry macular degeneration (no family history and “vascular condition” is a risk factor).  All of this, because I did not know that what was causing my headaches all along, in the smallest amounts, was the common substance, caffeine. 

           In those 27 years, each time I have been to a doctor about my headaches, I have been routinely questioned about my caffeine intake, but I was never once told that I should eliminate caffeine completely from my diet. It would seem that the doctors were looking for abuse of caffeine, and were not concerned about moderate use. Quite the contrary, I have been prescribed the very drugs with caffeine, that I know now, perpetuated my headaches.  These include Fiorinal, Esgic, and Cafergot, and over-the-counter medications that contain caffeine.  I am amazed that the complete cessation of caffeine consumption is not a routine part of headache treatment practiced by every doctor in this country.  Why, indeed, do doctors prescribe medications with caffeine?  Why do drugmakers produce it without warnings. Whenever a patient presents with chronic headache complaint, doctors should automatically ask if the patient has any caffeine habit. If so, they should eliminate it completely from their diet for two months to see if it works.

Misconception or fraud?

           And why is this unknown to the medical world?  After I cured myself of headaches, I went to see my neurologist one  last time to tell him that I thought I had discovered what had been causing them all along. He didn’t believe me, doubting that it could be true, and questioning whether it would last.

           Furthermore, I have never found any literature stating that all headache sufferers should cease all use of caffeine. In reading the National Headache Foundation site for instance, there is no mention of this.  To the contrary, the site lists ‘Excedrin Migraine’ as its first over-the-counter medication.  Excedrin Migraine has caffeine.  

           I am alarmed by the ignorance of the medical field with regard to the perils of caffeine for sufferers who already have a seamingly benign caffeine habit. How can an average person like me know this, but the nuerological field is ignorant to it? Is it negligence on the part of researchers and educators? Or worse—fraud? Malpractice? Consider the careers that are built on headache treatments. Consider the money that millions pay. Consider the loss of productivity and quality of life. Consider other people who might be plagued for 27 years like me.

Please write to me...

Again, please tell me your story in my comment section. If you would prefer to email me directly, my address is: lbtowers@aol.com. Many thanks, in advance, for your help to solve this mystery!

Lisa

[the-worst-unicorn]

March 14, 2023

Happy Pi Day!

So my appointment with my primary care physician went well on February 2. She got me a referral to an electrophysiologist. Met with him on February 27th.

My SHG on February 10th was more middle of the road. This time they were able to see a uterine polyp. So I got that surgery scheduled for February 23rd, turns out that if you can handle the discomfort of an SHG you can handle the discomfort of having your polyp removed without anesthesia.

For a polypectomy (aka polyp removal) the options are full anesthesia or no anesthesia but pain meds and a local anesthetic. Since I'd already done the full anesthesia without issue, and the worst part of the SHG was cramping because I forgot to take an OTC pain med ahead of time, I decided to try it awake this time.

There a few stages, whereas I didn't have any prep for the prior surgery this time I had vaginal suppository to reduce ulcer risk. It triggered cramps for me, like I woke up in throughout the night due to cramps. Then I got to take two opioid medications, one of which I have a history of paranoia on without food, and an anti-nausea medication. Then off to the hospital. The room I was in had curtains for the multiple beds and everyone was there for various reproductive endocrinology reasons - I overheard someone else going through either IUI or IVF. Got ready, got local anesthetic. When it was time for me to have my polyp removed, I was walked into the procedure room. Got in the stirrups and then they filled my bladder so they could press down on it with an ultrasound machine. Then they got the tools in removing the polyp. Basically my bladder was being pressed against on two sides. But, I was able to watch the same screen as my doctor to view my polyp. Turns out it was multiple polyps. But they're removed now. After the surgery, I went home. By the time I made it home though, I'd hit my low food warning and was shaky and nauseous. I didn't have that issue with prior surgeries, and I think part of that was due to the saline drip.

A polypectomy basically starts your period as well, so to move forward with IUI I'm now waiting for my next period. Should be due around the end of the month - just in time for my SIL's baby shower.

My appointment with the electrophysiologist was less straightforward. He thinks I just have general low blood pressure. He recommends I eliminate caffeine from my diet (on day 2 of my period when all I feel is fatigue) and increase my salts and water intake. I also had an echocardiogram last week, to verify no physical issue with my heart. It is normal. But after eliminating caffeine and trying to increase salts/water intake I'm still dealing with lightheadedness.

So I'm in a holding pattern now. But I'm working on reducing my work stress as well. That is a whole other tangent I'm not going into here.

[jessewegner]

Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Shared by Dr Love Mt Pleasant.   In menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from Dr Love Mt Pleasant is an option used to replace these hormones and return them to their former levels. It can provide an array of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and improving mood as well as sexual health.    Image credit: Cottonbro   Benefits of HRT No one wants to pay the price of the mental and physical consequences of going through menopause without a backup plan.  Relieves menopausal and early menopause symptoms: Hormone therapy from Dr Love Mt Pleasant may improve mood, reduce hot flashes, and decrease night sweats, thereby giving your quality of life back and decreasing the need for prescription and nonprescription drugs. Prevents osteoporosis and fractures: According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, long-term hormone therapy reduces your risk of osteoporosis developing. If you already have low bone density (osteopenia), hormone therapy can increase your bone mineral density. Doctors generally recommend bisphosphonates for osteoporosis prevention but may also prescribe HRT in some cases.  Reduces hot flashes: Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. HRT has been shown to reduce their frequency, making life more comfortable.  Increases libido: Longer-term studies show that hormone therapy can increase libido and improve sexual health. Improves sleep: Researchers have found that hormone therapy reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality, particularly during menopause. Improves mood: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are a price we often pay during our perimenopausal and menopausal years due to the changes in hormone levels and the sudden drop in estrogen. Studies have shown that women using hormone therapy are less likely to experience these symptoms, or they will experience less severe symptoms. HRT may also reduce the risk of developing dementia.  Improves cardiovascular health: HRT offered by Dr Love NeuLogics may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may also lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and improve cholesterol levels.   Methods of taking HRT Hormone replacement therapy is available through a variety of delivery methods. According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, they commonly include: Pills Patches Gels Vaginal rings Vaginal suppositories Creams The lowest effective dose is generally recommended, with treatment being limited to the amount of time in which it is most effective.    Image credit: Katrine Zuka   Risks of HRT Like any medication, hormone replacement therapy carries risks. But these are generally outweighed by the benefits of relieving menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. However, it is important to understand that there may be an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in some cases. Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and irregular bleeding. Speak with a doctor about your risks, requirements, family history, and personal health situation.  To reduce risks, having a healthy lifestyle is recommended by Dr Travis Love. A healthy lifestyle should include daily exercise, a nutritious diet, reducing stress, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, managing health conditions, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at acceptable levels.  To find out what the best option is for you, book a consultation with Dr Travis Love.   The post Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women appeared first on Dr Love Mt Pleasant. Originally published here: https://drtravislove.com/dr-love-mt-pleasant-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women/ Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women syndicated from https://drtravislove.com/

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NeuLogics Wellness & Medical | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Shared by NeuLogics Wellness & Medical.   In menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from NeuLogics Wellness & Medical in Mount Pleasant South Carolina is an option used to replace these hormones and return them to their former levels. It can provide an array of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and improving mood as well as sexual health.    Image credit: Cottonbro   Benefits of HRT No one wants to pay the price of the mental and physical consequences of going through menopause without a backup plan.  Relieves menopausal and early menopause symptoms: Hormone therapy from NeuLogics Mt Pleasant may improve mood, reduce hot flashes, and decrease night sweats, thereby giving your quality of life back and decreasing the need for prescription and nonprescription drugs. Prevents osteoporosis and fractures: According to NeuLogics Dr Travis Love, long-term hormone therapy reduces your risk of osteoporosis developing. If you already have low bone density (osteopenia), hormone therapy can increase your bone mineral density. Doctors generally recommend bisphosphonates for osteoporosis prevention but may also prescribe HRT in some cases.  Reduces hot flashes: Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. HRT has been shown to reduce their frequency, making life more comfortable.  Increases libido: Longer-term studies show that hormone therapy can increase libido and improve sexual health. Improves sleep: Researchers have found that hormone therapy reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality, particularly during menopause. Improves mood: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are a price we often pay during our perimenopausal and menopausal years due to the changes in hormone levels and the sudden drop in estrogen. Studies have shown that women using hormone therapy are less likely to experience these symptoms, or they will experience less severe symptoms. HRT may also reduce the risk of developing dementia.  Improves cardiovascular health: HRT may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may also lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and improve cholesterol levels.   Methods of taking HRT Hormone replacement therapy is available through a variety of delivery methods. According to NeuLogics Dr Travis Love, they commonly include: Pills Patches Gels Vaginal rings Vaginal suppositories Creams The lowest effective dose is generally recommended, with treatment being limited to the amount of time in which it is most effective.    Image credit: Katrine Zuka   Risks of HRT Like any medication, hormone replacement therapy carries risks. But these are generally outweighed by the benefits of relieving menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. However, it is important to understand that there may be an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in some cases. Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and irregular bleeding. Speak with a doctor about your risks, requirements, family history, and personal health situation.  To reduce risks, having a healthy lifestyle is recommended by NeuLogics Mt Pleasant. A healthy lifestyle should include daily exercise, a nutritious diet, reducing stress, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, managing health conditions, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at acceptable levels.  To find out what the best option is for you, book a consultation with NeuLogics Wellness & Medical in Mount Pleasant South Carolina.   Original post here: NeuLogics Wellness & Medical | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women NeuLogics Wellness & Medical | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women syndicated from https://askneulogics.com/ Originally published here: https://garyliles.blogspot.com/2022/09/neulogics-wellness-medical-hormone.html

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NeuLogics Wellness &amp; Medical | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Shared by NeuLogics Wellness & Medical.   In menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from NeuLogics Wellness & Medical in Mount Pleasant South Carolina is an option used to replace these hormones and return them to their former levels. It can provide an array of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and improving mood as well as sexual health.    Image credit: Cottonbro   Benefits of HRT No one wants to pay the price of the mental and physical consequences of going through menopause without a backup plan.  Relieves menopausal and early menopause symptoms: Hormone therapy from NeuLogics Mt Pleasant may improve mood, reduce hot flashes, and decrease night sweats, thereby giving your quality of life back and decreasing the need for prescription and nonprescription drugs. Prevents osteoporosis and fractures: According to NeuLogics Dr Travis Love, long-term hormone therapy reduces your risk of osteoporosis developing. If you already have low bone density (osteopenia), hormone therapy can increase your bone mineral density. Doctors generally recommend bisphosphonates for osteoporosis prevention but may also prescribe HRT in some cases.  Reduces hot flashes: Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. HRT has been shown to reduce their frequency, making life more comfortable.  Increases libido: Longer-term studies show that hormone therapy can increase libido and improve sexual health. Improves sleep: Researchers have found that hormone therapy reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality, particularly during menopause. Improves mood: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are a price we often pay during our perimenopausal and menopausal years due to the changes in hormone levels and the sudden drop in estrogen. Studies have shown that women using hormone therapy are less likely to experience these symptoms, or they will experience less severe symptoms. HRT may also reduce the risk of developing dementia.  Improves cardiovascular health: HRT may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may also lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and improve cholesterol levels.   Methods of taking HRT Hormone replacement therapy is available through a variety of delivery methods. According to NeuLogics Dr Travis Love, they commonly include: Pills Patches Gels Vaginal rings Vaginal suppositories Creams The lowest effective dose is generally recommended, with treatment being limited to the amount of time in which it is most effective.    Image credit: Katrine Zuka   Risks of HRT Like any medication, hormone replacement therapy carries risks. But these are generally outweighed by the benefits of relieving menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. However, it is important to understand that there may be an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in some cases. Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and irregular bleeding. Speak with a doctor about your risks, requirements, family history, and personal health situation.  To reduce risks, having a healthy lifestyle is recommended by NeuLogics Mt Pleasant. A healthy lifestyle should include daily exercise, a nutritious diet, reducing stress, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, managing health conditions, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at acceptable levels.  To find out what the best option is for you, book a consultation with NeuLogics Wellness & Medical in Mount Pleasant South Carolina.   Originally published here: https://askneulogics.com/neulogics-wellness-medical-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women/ NeuLogics Wellness & Medical | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women syndicated from https://askneulogics.com/

[danachangg]

Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Shared by Dr Love Mt Pleasant.   In menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from Dr Love Mt Pleasant is an option used to replace these hormones and return them to their former levels. It can provide an array of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and improving mood as well as sexual health.    Image credit: Cottonbro   Benefits of HRT No one wants to pay the price of the mental and physical consequences of going through menopause without a backup plan.  Relieves menopausal and early menopause symptoms: Hormone therapy from Dr Love Mt Pleasant may improve mood, reduce hot flashes, and decrease night sweats, thereby giving your quality of life back and decreasing the need for prescription and nonprescription drugs. Prevents osteoporosis and fractures: According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, long-term hormone therapy reduces your risk of osteoporosis developing. If you already have low bone density (osteopenia), hormone therapy can increase your bone mineral density. Doctors generally recommend bisphosphonates for osteoporosis prevention but may also prescribe HRT in some cases.  Reduces hot flashes: Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. HRT has been shown to reduce their frequency, making life more comfortable.  Increases libido: Longer-term studies show that hormone therapy can increase libido and improve sexual health. Improves sleep: Researchers have found that hormone therapy reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality, particularly during menopause. Improves mood: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are a price we often pay during our perimenopausal and menopausal years due to the changes in hormone levels and the sudden drop in estrogen. Studies have shown that women using hormone therapy are less likely to experience these symptoms, or they will experience less severe symptoms. HRT may also reduce the risk of developing dementia.  Improves cardiovascular health: HRT offered by Dr Love NeuLogics may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may also lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and improve cholesterol levels.   Methods of taking HRT Hormone replacement therapy is available through a variety of delivery methods. According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, they commonly include: Pills Patches Gels Vaginal rings Vaginal suppositories Creams The lowest effective dose is generally recommended, with treatment being limited to the amount of time in which it is most effective.    Image credit: Katrine Zuka   Risks of HRT Like any medication, hormone replacement therapy carries risks. But these are generally outweighed by the benefits of relieving menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. However, it is important to understand that there may be an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in some cases. Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and irregular bleeding. Speak with a doctor about your risks, requirements, family history, and personal health situation.  To reduce risks, having a healthy lifestyle is recommended by Dr Travis Love. A healthy lifestyle should include daily exercise, a nutritious diet, reducing stress, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, managing health conditions, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at acceptable levels.  To find out what the best option is for you, book a consultation with Dr Travis Love.   The post Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women appeared first on Dr Love Mt Pleasant. Published first here: https://drtravislove.com/dr-love-mt-pleasant-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women/ Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women syndicated from https://drtravislove.com/ Originally published here: https://danachangg.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/dr-love-mt-pleasant-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women/

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Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Shared by Dr Love Mt Pleasant.   In menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from Dr Love Mt Pleasant is an option used to replace these hormones and return them to their former levels. It can provide an array of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, helping to relieve menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and improving mood as well as sexual health.    Image credit: Cottonbro   Benefits of HRT No one wants to pay the price of the mental and physical consequences of going through menopause without a backup plan.  Relieves menopausal and early menopause symptoms: Hormone therapy from Dr Love Mt Pleasant may improve mood, reduce hot flashes, and decrease night sweats, thereby giving your quality of life back and decreasing the need for prescription and nonprescription drugs. Prevents osteoporosis and fractures: According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, long-term hormone therapy reduces your risk of osteoporosis developing. If you already have low bone density (osteopenia), hormone therapy can increase your bone mineral density. Doctors generally recommend bisphosphonates for osteoporosis prevention but may also prescribe HRT in some cases.  Reduces hot flashes: Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. HRT has been shown to reduce their frequency, making life more comfortable.  Increases libido: Longer-term studies show that hormone therapy can increase libido and improve sexual health. Improves sleep: Researchers have found that hormone therapy reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality, particularly during menopause. Improves mood: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are a price we often pay during our perimenopausal and menopausal years due to the changes in hormone levels and the sudden drop in estrogen. Studies have shown that women using hormone therapy are less likely to experience these symptoms, or they will experience less severe symptoms. HRT may also reduce the risk of developing dementia.  Improves cardiovascular health: HRT offered by Dr Love NeuLogics may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may also lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and improve cholesterol levels.   Methods of taking HRT Hormone replacement therapy is available through a variety of delivery methods. According to Dr Love Mt Pleasant, they commonly include: Pills Patches Gels Vaginal rings Vaginal suppositories Creams The lowest effective dose is generally recommended, with treatment being limited to the amount of time in which it is most effective.    Image credit: Katrine Zuka   Risks of HRT Like any medication, hormone replacement therapy carries risks. But these are generally outweighed by the benefits of relieving menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. However, it is important to understand that there may be an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in some cases. Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and irregular bleeding. Speak with a doctor about your risks, requirements, family history, and personal health situation.  To reduce risks, having a healthy lifestyle is recommended by Dr Travis Love. A healthy lifestyle should include daily exercise, a nutritious diet, reducing stress, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, managing health conditions, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at acceptable levels.  To find out what the best option is for you, book a consultation with Dr Travis Love.   The post Dr Love Mt Pleasant | Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women appeared first on Dr Love Mt Pleasant. Originally published here: https://drtravislove.com/dr-love-mt-pleasant-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women/

[jdsquared]

I have to admit, as a Reform Jew who often feels the way you’re trying to suggest I shouldn’t about so-called “observant” Jews who use loopholes, you’ve made me think harder about the issue. I do understand and appreciate what you’re saying.

I still wonder if that kind of “observance” is more rote than heartfelt, though. It’s observing the letter but not the spirit. Take for example what I consider the silliest loophole—people who use caffeine suppositories on Yom Kippur. The command is to afflict one’s soul. Talmud even says one can OVER-eat instead of fasting if that’s what will afflict your soul. The suffering is the point. It’s not about whether the caffeine is ingested orally vs. rectally.

I was taught as a Reform Jew to observe what has meaning to me, but if so, to do it. Observe it.

I joke that Reform services only last 45 minutes, but we’re there for the whole thing! When I attend 3:30 hr Orthodox or Conservative services, people come and go.

I’m TOTALLY all in on observing any way one pleases. That’s why I don’t like calling Orthodox “more observant.” We’re ALL observant what what we choose to observe.

I just want there to be meaning in it. But I appreciate your point that loopholes are a form of mindfulness to the rule. You’re right, there IS meaning there.

Thank you for helping me better appreciate that.

Judaism, Loopholes, and Wrestling of Love

I was part of a conversation earlier about practices on Pesach. Specifically, the conversation touched on the tendency in Judaism, when it comes to the intricacies of halachah, to come up with loopholes that, while technically within the letter of the law, are… creative.

And then I got to musing. (Because really, what else is there to do when you need something to distract from panicking over erev Pesach?)

Loopholes are something of a Jewish specialty, after all. Selling our chametz items to a non-Jew for the duration of Pesach, only for the purchaser to (surprise!) withdraw from the purchase as soon as the holiday is over. Erecting an eruv, a bunch of wires making an entire community technically count as one “private" property. There are plenty of other examples. Some of them are baked into the law from the beginning, others got established at a later point in time. 

We’re good at loopholes. And you know, we joke about it among ourselves, and that’s all well and good and fun… but it is also something for which Jews and Judaism are often mocked by outsiders. Sometimes light mockery, sometimes something much more vicious. Sometimes it’s an intentional attack upon our values and ways of life, sometimes it’s just genuine confusion. (I certainly can’t blame anyone for the latter!)

To some, finding and utilizing loopholes comes across as disrespectful. How can we be sincere in our beliefs and practice, they may wonder, if we’re seemingly doing everything we can to get out of following the very laws we claim to live by? Do we really think we’re fooling G-d by claiming the food in the cellar belongs to a neighbor for a week? (Spoiler: No.)

And… I get it. If you look at it from the outside, it likely does come across that way. Hypocritical. Devious. (Very common antisemitic tropes, incidentally. But I digress.) Malicious compliance, etc.

But I’m thinking about it, and it occurs to me that perhaps this is part of what makes Jewish culture, religion, beliefs, and values different from other theological approaches.

This kind of theme is nothing new for us. Jews are, have always been, the questioners. The G-d-wrestlers. It’s in our very name for ourselves, in our texts and our traditions, in our past and in our present.

But the thing is, questioning isn’t about rejecting. Wrestling isn’t about hating. Quite the contrary: It’s a key, fundamental part of who we are, how we express our love for and commitment to the very laws, customs, and G-d that we grapple with. We wouldn’t wrestle so hard if we didn’t care so much.

I think loopholes are part of that.

Look, if what we wanted was to avoid following the rules, there would be a much simpler way of doing so: we could just not follow the rules! Nobody’s forcing us to go through all these complicated practices and procedures. Especially living in the diaspora, what could be easier than to just… not bother? I don’t know about you, but my life would certainly be less stressful this time of year.

But we don’t say, “I’m going to keep my chametz despite what Jewish law dictates, because I want to.” We say, “I’m going to sell my chametz, because Jewish law dictates that I do so.“

And then we say, “Okay, what’s the best way of making this work?”

Of course we don’t think we’re fooling G-d. But that’s okay; we’re not trying to. Loopholes aren’t a way to avoid upholding halachah, they’re a way to support doing so.

It isn’t about undermining the law, it’s about working with it. It’s about knowing the law, studying the law, learning the ins and outs and twists and turns… and engaging with it, partnering with it, making the law work in the community so the community can work in the law. 

It isn’t about malicious compliance. If anything, it’s about the reverse: loving compliance, in ways that can help ensure that compliance is and remains a positive.

(Of course, it’s also about not having to permanently dispose of perfectly good chametz. Because let’s be real, that would be a real bummer. Especially if you run a bakery. Jews are practical people.)

…And now, back to cleaning, and cooking, and finishing up the last of the bread in the garage that we won’t be either selling or burning tomorrow. Chag sameach.

[laserpiles]

Aloe Vera for Piles: How to Use Aloe Vera to Get Relief in Piles

Have you been suffering from piles and looking for a cure to get relief? Acute and chronic piles are actually quite common. Piles symptoms include pain, bleeding, and itching. The main causative factors of piles are constipation, diarrhea, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and heredity, excessive use of alcohol or caffeinated beverages, and long periods of sitting or standing.

Treating your piles with Aloe Vera can provide soothing relief if other treatments haven’t helped. The plant’s soothing gel is the perfect medium for healing irritated areas. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce swelling, redness, and itching associated with hemorrhoids.

Aloe Vera leaves can be used in several ways to treat your hemorrhoids and get rid of them fast. Some of these include:

Piles can be a very irritating and disturbing health issue. One may not suffer from piles but the family members can. So we need to know the home remedies for piles at home. In this article, we are going to discuss how to use Aloe Vera to get relief in Piles.

Why aloe vera for piles?

1. ALOE VERA GEL FOR PILES

Aloe Vera gel is extracted from the leaf of the aloe Vera plant. It is a herbal medicine which has many medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, etc. It is also known as first aid for skin burns. It has the ability to cure internal and external bleeding as well as piles.

Mix some Aloe Vera gel in equal quantity of sesame oil and apply it on the affected area. You will get instant relief within few minutes of application.

Aloe Vera gel is ideal for people having sensitive skins because it does not produce any side effects and gives relief from piles effectively.

It is important to know that Aloe Vera does not provide permanent cure for piles but it will give relief from pain and itching for a long time till you take proper medication.

2. ALOE VERA JUICE FOR PILES

It is widely used for curing piles, a condition that is more common in males than females. The reason behind the same is that during the menstruation period and pregnancy, women are less susceptible to this condition.

The composition of aloe Vera juice has unique healing properties, which can be used to treat piles painlessly and effectively.

First of all, aloe Vera juice is anti-inflammatory in nature. It reduces the inflammation caused by piles and heals the wounds caused by it. Secondly, it contains anti-bacterial properties that help to get rid of infections caused due to piles. Thirdly, it contains enzymes that help to shrink the swollen tissues caused due to piles and hence easing out the pain.

3. APPLYING IT DIRECTLY ON THE AREA

You can get a fresh aloe Vera leaf and apply it directly on the affected area. You can rub it in gently for a few minutes until it’s absorbed by your skin. Applying this regularly will provide you with quick relief from pain, burning, and itching associated with hemorrhoids.

4. ALOE VERA SUPPOSITORY FOR PILES

If applying aloe Vera directly on your skin is too uncomfortable for you, you can use the gel as a laxative and put them inside your rectum using an applicator or a medicine dropper. Repeat this process daily until you see results.

Can I eat aloe Vera to cure piles?

The short answer is no, you can’t eat aloe Vera to cure piles.

The long answer is that the gel inside aloe Vera can temporarily help with the pain and irritation of piles because it has an anti-inflammatory effect. It contains a natural chemical called allantoin which is known to soften the skin, but this will not cure the piles.

Aloe Vera for piles in pregnant women

You can use fresh aloe Vera gel for piles during pregnancy. But avoid aloe Vera juice, fragrant aloe Vera gels, and creams which are available in the market. Talk to your doctor if you notice piles during pregnancy. Depending on your condition your gynecologist or a general physician will decide your course of treatment for piles.

Using aloe vera for piles is very effective in getting you relief from the discomfort of piles. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial property which help to reduce the inflammation and redness associated with piles. However, it is always advisable to consult your doctor even more so if your conditions don’t improve.

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