#other ibs people have any tips?

[nubs-mbee]

Heyyyyyy do you guys have any recs for multivitamins? Or meal replacement that offers a lot of your daily nutritional needs? Especially @ others with sensitive stomachs that can’t eat much some days! Think it’s time I look into that but I’m not sure where to start. I saw OWYN nutritional shakes online and they sounded good but I don’t want to end up wasting money if there’s something healthier out there

[wcters]

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗘 (𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨)

pairing: joe liebgott x fem!reader

word count: 2.7k+

summary: four times you question what you two are and the one time you finally figure it out

warnings/notes: established relationships, angst (were dealing with war), kissing, pda, some drug use (cigarettes), alcohol, swearing, weapons, violence | no disrespect to the actual veterans or any of the situations described and written here, this is based on the series and the character of joe liebgott. somewhat ib @softguarnere (if you would like me to change it/take it down i will. it’s not really similar but still). if anyone has any tips for writing for band of brothers, please let me know! longest imagine written so far, and a dedication to my boys skip and penkala

You never knew home could be a person . . . until you joined the army and were surrounded by it, by many different people, and the one person you trusted most ━━ Joseph Liebgott. It was unexpected. To outsiders, they wouldn’t even think you two would speak ━━ let alone be friends. Yes, both of you are different in many ways, but you’re also the same in many ways. Skip Muck, one of your other close friends in Easy Company, joked that part of your souls were intertwined and you two would eventually fall in love. In the beginning, you would laugh it off. But you soon realized how true that was.

1. 1942, TOCCOA, GEORGIA

The army was ruthless. You knew that it would be when you joined Easy Company a couple months earlier, but you didn’t expect it to be this bad . . . only because of a certain officer named Sobel. You swear he had it out for all of you, and lots of the men hadn’t done anything bad ━━ that you knew of. Most of the time your weekend passes were revoked for little things such as some dirt on your gun and a stray string (that wasn’t actually there, you checked multiple times), but this weeked you and Joe were lucky to still have yours. You don’t even know how you both managed that, let alone him.

You two were walking hand in hand down the dimly lit street. You were quietly humming a song as you looked at the various stores as you made your way to one of the bars your group frequented. A few other army guys could be seen walking with each other or a local girl hanging on their arm. On any other night you would’ve looked like any other soldier in the soft lights, but you had switched out your uniform for a dress you had hidden in your barracks. You had thought ‘why not? It’ll probably be the last time I get a chance to wear it’ and threw it on with some heels you borrowed from a girl you knew in town with a promise to return them.

The quietness of the street got smaller and smaller as you made you got closer to the bar. “Crowded tonight, huh?” The man beside spoke out loud, swinging your clasped hands. “I think to us it does, but to them it doesn’t.” You joked while letting out a chuckle. Joe did too before grabbing the door of the bar and opening it for you. You mumbled a “thank you” while music filled your ears. “I’ll find us a seat, you get us drinks.” You told Joe as he nodded and you went to search for a booth.

It wasn’t as hard as you thought it would be, and soon enough you and Joe were chatting and laughing while couples danced around you. Joe looked around as you sipped your beer before he got up out of the booth and lent out a hand to you. “Would you like to dance?” He smiled. You laughed before looking around. “Why not?” You agreed and got up, making your way to the dance floor as a slow song began to play.

While leaned your head on his chest as you danced with couples around you, you couldn’t help but wonder what you two were.

2. 1943, BROOKLYN NAVAL SHIPYARD, NEW YORK

The heat of the boat taking you to England was suffocating with all of the soldiers packed in it, but Joe managed to have an arm around you waist while you two were playing cards with Muck and Bill. You were just an observer, butting out after the third game and got lost every one.

“Jesus Bill! You must be cheating!” Joe yelled as the brunette man placed another card down, Muck agreeing sourly. You laughed at that while stealing the cigarette out of Joe’s mouth and taking a hit. “You’re just sorry losers.” Bill laughed at their faces. “You don’t get to laugh y/n, you quit because you kept losing.” Skip pointed at you as he saw your face. “At least I accepted defeat, asshole.” You could feel the small laugh that came out of Joe’s chest and imagined the smirk that was on his face. “She got you there, Skip.”

They continued playing for a little while, you and Joe taking turns smoking until Bill won again and Skip slammed his cards down onto the cot. “Calm down.” You told him, soft smile on your face. “I am calm, it’s just Bill keeps winning and it’s fucking hot in here,” the man gestured to the people around you,” I don’t know how you two are that close. I swear I’m going to die of overheating and you two are practically cuddling.” You made a face to your friend while Joe laughed and made a comment that you couldn’t hear.

You and Joe were really close, you basically almost on his lap at this point, but you had a reason. The boat was packed, not being much room to move around. You didn’t want to climb up all the way onto your cot, and you wanted to keep talking with your friends. Plus, you and him had to be close ━━ you were sharing a cigarette. “We’re sharing a cigarette.” You shrugged, grabbing the object out of his mouth as he yelled a “hey” as you took it. Skip gave you a look as if to say “that’s bullshit” and got up, going to find Penkala. You looked over to Bill and he looked down at his cards, smirk on his face.

You had a reason to be that close . . . right? Or was it something different?

3. 1944, NORMANDY, FRANCE

The gravel crunched underneath your boots. You had just landed somewhere in Normandy ━━ you weren’t sure, you had missed your DZ ━━ and were now on the lookout to hopefully find Easy Company and not some German looking to end your life. That’s why you had you gun aimed into the distance. Every little breeze that shook the branches had yoy freezing up and darting you eyes, only to figure out it was the wind or some rabbit that looked as scared as you. It made you feel a little less alone.

When another bush shook, this time a little longer than usual, you crouched instead of just freezing up, gun still trained to where the sound was coming from. You waited before slowly moving forward, trying to minimize the sound of the road beneath you. You saw the bottom of a pair of boots and it seemed you were both waiting for the other to speak first. That decision was chosen for you.

“Flash.” “Thunder.” You let out a breath you didn’t know you were holding when you heard that and then saw the multiple pairs of boots. “Y/n?” Someone called out within the group. You squinted trying to see who it was. “Bill!” You exclaimed in surprise before recognizing the few other people with him: Marlarkey, Wynn, Toye, Lipton, some people from the 82nd Airborne, and Hall, a man not from your company but you recognized him from Able Company. You quietly said your greetings before continuing on your way to try and find your rallying point.

After finding and following a set a train tracks, a situation happened where Bill shot before Winter’s Command, you reprimanding him again and jokingly pushing his head as he called you a “stupid mick” which you laughed at. Now the group was on the road to the rallying point. The whole time you had been thinking about Joe. God, you wished he was still alive. You didn’t know what you were going to do if he wasn’t. When you eventually got to the farm, you heard a familiar voice. You stopped as you saw each other before you began to run and give him a hug.

You could hear the mumblings of the other soldiers, but at that moment, you didn’t care. When you pulled away you grabbed his face. “Joeseph Liebgott, I would’ve killed you if you died.” You laughed with tears in your eyes as you checked him for and scratches and scars. “I wouldn’t dream of it doll.” He laughed too before pulling you back in.

You decided at that moment in time that it didn’t care what you two were, as long as you had him, you didn’t care. As long as you knew he was okay.

4. 1944, ARDENNES FOREST, BELGIUM

All you could see was white: the sky, the ground, even the trees that surrounded you, that partly acted as a wall. You were sick of it. You think you would feel this way for the rest of your life ━━ the look and feel of the freezing chill of the snow and forest. Maybe you would move to somewhere warmer, somewhere where it doesn’t snow and the lowest it would get would be 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Imagining what you would do in the future always helped you get somewhat through the hard times, though a person was the one thing that was a blanket to you. He had told you he left to talk to Lipton, but he hadn’t been back for awhile.

As if the world hated you having a small moment of what little peace you could have, a light broke through the white sky. A yell of “incoming!” from someone near you, either Skip or Penkala, caused you to sink further into your foxhole, well what you could, and cover your ears as the bombing started. When you heard yelling with words like “c’mon!” and “hurry!” you looked up to see Skip and Penkala yelling out to Luz who was out in the open. “Luz!” You yelled to him, “get over here! It’s closer!” He followed your voice and jumped in, but as soon as you both turned around you saw Skip and Penkala get hit with a shell. You knew they didn’t make it.

It was over as soon as it happened, but you were so distracted with what had happened that you didn’t feel the burning on your side until George had asked you if you were okay. You groaned when you first felt the searing pain and lifted up your coat to see the blood soaking it. “Oh, shit. Medic!” You had been with a piece of flying shrapnel from the shell that hit the two. You didn’t have time to register how one of your best friends were killed before Doc Roe was at your side with Luz holding you so you wouldn’t move too much. “Christ, y/n.” Gene mumbled as he got a look at it before grabbing a bandage and wrapping it the best he could.

You were frozen now ━━ not from the cold, or the wound on your side that would cause you to get taken off, you were frozen with the realization of what just happened. You wanted to cry, scream, do anything, but you just . . . couldn’t. Everything around you was fuzzy and you didn’t register that the shelling stopped and you were being taken out until you saw Joe. Then, tears managed to fall and you started to sob. He was mumbling about how you were going to be okay and everything was fine as he followed you to the Jeep.

When you felt the rumble of the Jeep engine, you grabbed Joe’s hand as tight as you could. “I love you, you shithead.” You laughed as you told him. You didn’t know whether you would see him again, and you wanted him to know how you truly felt about him, and how much he ment to you. He froze for a second before leaning down and pressing a kiss to your forehead. “I love you too. I’ll kill you if you die.”

You laughed one more time as the image of him started to get smaller and smaller as he let go of your hand, slapped the Jeep, and it started to move. You tried to memorize what you could see: his shadow, the way he stands . . . him. You closed your eyes and felt a tear make its way down your face, settling in with the other dry ones.

+1. 1945, BAVARIA, AUSTRIA

The almost-healed wound on your side was a reminder of what you’ve been through, and what you’d missed. You’d been stuck in the hospital since mid December. You attempted to go AWOL multiple times, but you had failed every time.

Your shrapnel scar had ended being worse than Doc Roe thought and you had to be transported to surgery. When you woke up and heard what happened, you immediately wanted to go back and find your company . . . and Joe. You knew you left on a weird note, and wanted to figure it out. That was looming on your mind, along with the grief you finally had time to face. Not really face, more like confront. It was one of the only things you thought about while in there. You hadn’t fully come to terms with it, but you had made some progress.

You had thought about how George was doing, and especially Malarkey. He was Skip and Penkala’s best friend ━━ you were a close second. Bastogne was a horrible place in itself, but having to deal with that while there, to you, was a death wish. You were worried for everyone, the people you left behind.

You had just gotten to Bavaria when you saw Colonel Sink, and he saw you. As one of the very few women in the army, you could say he had a soft spot for you (though you would never say it to his face). You had been told a very uninformative idea of where the airborne was located, but you had been wandering since you got dropped off.

“Sergeant y/n, is that you?” Sink had called out to you as the car stopped. You saluted before you replied with a “yes sir.” “You lookin’ for Easy soldier?” You answered with a yes and conversed for a little bit ━━ mostly about your time in the hospital and what you missed ━━ before he invited you into the Jeep to get a ride up the mountain that looked over you.

That’s where you were know as you made your way up the hill, the familiar rumble of the Jeep underneath you. You couldn’t deny the feeling of excitement and happiness in your stomach as you got closer. You soon heard voices over the engine and on the horizon silhouettes appeared. When the car stopped, you gave a quick thank you, saluted, and made your way to where some of Easy was sitting.

“Having fun without me?” You asked out loud as people turned to you. There were calls of excitement as they saw you and people made their way to greet you, but one of the faces you were looking for was Joe. You eventually saw him getting up from sitting in front of a wheel and you both made eye contact before people split and let there be a clear path to him. You didn’t have to say anything to let him know you were running towards him before jumping on him and giving him a hug. He held you right, as if you were going to leave again, and spinned you around as you both laughed.

He was still holding you, arms around your waist, but had let your feet touch the floor. “Hi.” You smiled. “Hey doll.” Those were the only things said before you lips crashed together and there were cheers from your friends around you. When you parted, your foreheads fell against each other. “I was so worried, I was afraid you weren’t going to come back.” He admitted. “You can’t get rid of me that easy Joe.” You joked before kissing him quickly again and then went on a mission to find Malarkey.

He was leaning against the side of a car, cigarette in his hand. You gave him a tight hug, saying everything you needed to but couldn’t, before parting. You sat and talked while Joe kept a close eye on you.

“Skip was right, y’know.” Malarkey said as he let out some smoke. “What do you mean?” You asked, looking at everyone and the view. “About you and Joe. How your souls are intertwined. I always laughed at it but seeing you two now, he was right.” You blushed and looked down before your eyes met Joe’s and he winked at you.

“I guess so. But hey, never doubt Skip. He always said that. Guess this is a nice payback.” “Guess so.”

You never thought a person could be home, but as you walk in front of the fireplace, your baby girl in your arms, you realize that it could be ━━ that it is. And you are ever so thankful you figured out what you two were.

[dino-boyo-agere]

Tipps for little ones that are prone to accidents!!

(Obvious cw! for diaper mention)

mainly regarding No. 2 since that's what I deal with pretty much every day.

Which padding might be best?

Finding the right diaper for regular, or even everyday use can be difficult.

Since I regularly go potty normally, I often have to open and close my diapers. I find hook & loop tapes are the most durable option for this.

Pull ups are also easy for that, but they tend to get saggy and they fray really easily, so I'm not a big fan of them.

Cloth back diapers aren't crinkly, so they are more subtle than others.

The thickness of a diaper is not important when you only go number 2 in them, since they don't have to "absorb" liquid, just hold the other stuff, so you can go as thin - and therefore subtle - as you'd like.

Medical diapers are much more affordable than cute ones, but they are also boring.. Drawing on your diapers or putting stickers on them can be a great solution, aswell as a fun crafting project.

How to possibly prevent accidents?

Prevention is not always possible, but those tricks help me sometimes.

Be careful what you eat/ drink. Knowing what dietary constrictions you have and upholding them can be vital. Try avoiding possible triggers for IBS, food intolerances, etc. Especially when you'll be out and about, where having an accident could feel especially upsetting.

Try and figure out the "schedule" of your bowel movements, most people have to go at certain times and in certain intervals after eating. Figuring out your schedule if possible can help you prevent accidents by going to the toilet at the right time precautionary. Finding out your schedule can be done by writing down every time you use the restroom, especially after eating/ drinking, so also note the times of that! Do so for at least one moth to try and figure out a clear pattern.

What do when you had an accident in public?

Having an accident in public can feel upsetting and humiliating, I often get really self-conscious and sad if it happens.. But I have some Tipps that help me deal.

Firstly, here is a tiny tutorial for the cleanest way to "fold" a dirty diaper, to prevent any leaking.

I always carry little diaper bags with me, that I previously filled with a "smell killing powder". → these powders can be bought online or in stores, they are advertised as scent killers, odour eliminating Powder or garbage / diaper bin deodorizing powder. (I use "Geruchs Vernichter" by Dr. Becher) !! don't put the powder in a diaper while/ before wearing it, it's really harmful to the skin !!

The diaper bags are just little plastic bags, there are options to get ones that aren't see through, if you're super self-conscious. Another option is to wrap the bag (or diaper in it) in toilet paper to disguise it. The bags themselves are also available scented!

Carrying air freshener or deodorant may also help you, when you're in a public bathroom and feel self-conscious about the smell.

A fresh diaper, aswell as wet wipes and disposable gloves are also always in my travel bag.

Make a list of positive affirmations & take it with you everywhere.

It's not your fault, you're not broken, you're not icky, you are so valid & these accidents don't change anything about that!! <3

What to wear?

If your shy about wearing diapers, the right clothes may give you comfort.

Baggy clothes to hide them are a great option.

I found hoodies that are long enough to cover up the back areas especially comforting.

Baggy pants in general are great to hide your padding, just make sure to wear a belt so they don't slip of!

I always wear a tugged in shirt or a onesie, so there is no peeking of the diaper when I lean forward.

Wearing a short leggings/ underwear over your diaper might give you a feeling of safety aswell.

That's all I can think of right now, I might update this later though. Everyone is free to add their own tips, tricks or remarks aswell!!

I want you to know that there is nothing sameful or icky about having to wear diapers or simply choosing to wear them for comfort. There is nothing weird about it and you are not broken or less worthy of love for wearing/ needing padding.

You are strong, you got this and I'm so very proud of you for taking care of yourself!

Stay safe, kiddo!

[anthroamazed]

tips for stem majors in math and science courses (spoonie + neurodivergent friendly)

hi y’all! my nameis lila and i’m a 28 year old physics and anthropology major who’s about 2 years through college (in the US)! as we’re coming up on the start of the fall ‘23 college semester, i thought i might share some really solid hacks for fellow STEM students taking science and/or math courses that i’ve basically built my college academic career on. and! these study tips are spoonie and adhd friendly! as a matter of fact, a lot of these are tips/methods that specifically work for me as a neurodivergent spoonie (i have pretty severe adhd, as well as POTS and ME/CFS), but that i think non-disabled/non-spoonie and/or neurotypical students could also benefit from using! so with out any further ado, here are my 7 tried and true study hacks for college math and science classes…

1) discover your learning style and tailor your studying towards leveraging it.

you’ve probably heard of visual, audio, and kinesthetic learning styles, but did you now there’s actually way more learning styles than just those three? i’m personally a “social learner,” meaning i learn best through discussion and socialization with 1+ other people to interact with. this could look like teaching other classmates concepts and methods that we’ve learned or discussing ideas with classmates and/or professors until i fully understand the concepts at play and how they connect and can reflect them in performing analysis and application, etc. honestly, figuring out my learning style was hands down one of the most helpful things i’ve done in college. it has allowed me to choose professors who i will mesh better with in terms of how they teach, as well as to adapt materials and methods to my style of learning in order to master them quicker and more effectively.

2) rewrite your notes after lecture, for the love of god.

this tip actually comes from my high school IB Math HL teacher, who told me to do this when i originally left high school for college. even if you think you’ve mastered the basics of the topic covered during the lecture, rewriting those notes after lecture helps really hammer in the knowledge that you’ve already established and also helps to get the wheels turning on pieces of information you might have less of a grasp on. try tp set aside at least 30 - 40 minutes after class to just rewrite your notes and try to really digest the information.

3) body doubling is one of the most beneficial things ever to be invented even if you’re not adhd, and i WILL die on that hill, thank you very much.

“body doubling” or “having an accountabilibuddy” are interchangeable terms in the adhd community that mean you have one or more consistent study buddy/buddies who you do all the homework and/or studying with in person on a regular basis, even if you’re just working next to each other in total silence. this does a couple of things. first off, it forces homework/assignments/studying to become a concrete social obligation you need to regularly show up for, rather than a nebulous obligation based on an invisible deadline. second off, it gives you 1+ partners to work out your problems concerning course topics with. third off, it allows you to build a network of peers where you feel comfortable helping each other with course material (this is especially great because it’s likely you and your classmates have different strengths regarding course content). tbh, body doubling is the other method that i, personally, have found most useful in college and i highly recommend trying it, even if you don’t have adhd.

4) teach others/your classmates the analysis and application methods you’ve learned, even if those methods aren’t 100% solidified for you (trust me on this).

the goal of stem courses is never memorization, but rather being able to understand a topic well enough to analyze a similar situation and apply the what you’ve learned creatively. this is where teaching others comes in. in order to teach others a concept and its related analysis and application well, you have to have at least a fraction of a decent understanding of these things yourself, and, further, often time in teaching these things you also learn to grasp the concepts/aanalysis/applications even better than you did before with each new teaching session. basically: teaching others is a creative way of also teaching yourself. you get the benefits of repetition, of thinking about a concept/technique/analysis and application in a new way, and of getting to apply the concept/technique/analysis and applicatioin to a new scenario each time. plus, you’ll typically make friends quickly in the process! there’s really no downside to this tip imo ;-)

5) utilize your college’s tutoring center/program(s), even when you don’t think you need to.

usually colleges have either set up a general “tutoring center,” on campus where you can find tutors for all different kinds of topics and courses available during regular hours for walk-in sessions and/or appointments free of charge or departments will hold regular weekly (or twice weekly) free on-campus tutoring sessions for specific courses. regardless of which of these options your college has, i highly recommend attending at least one tutoring session/appointment (ideally with the same tutor if/when you eventually find one you click with) every single week, even when you don’t feel like you’re struggling with the topic(s) covered in that week’s lecture. this will help you review topics and techniques covered in lecture, deepen your understanding of them, and, if nothing else, it’s an excuse to get homework out of the way while having someone else there who can help you if/when you get stuck. attending at least one session weekly also helps you get into a habit and routine of keeping up with your assignments, so you’re not left scrambling at the last minute before they’re due.

6) if you have accommodations, request access to record lectures. if you do not have accommodations, ask your professor if you are allowed to record lectures. IF YOU RECORD LECTURES, DO NOT FORGET TO REVIEW THEM!

okay, so first up for my fellow spoonies and neurodivergent peeps: when you apply for/renew your accommodations, make sure that “recordinng lectures” is on your MOA (memorandum of accommodations), because so long as it is, your professors legally cannot deny you permission to record lectures without risk of themself and the college being sued for an ADA violation. also, make friends with a classmate and ask them to record lectures and send them to you if/when you are absent (let the professor know that you’ve asked this classmate to record and send you the lecture if you are absent)

now, if you aren’t disabled, a spoonie, and/or neurodivergent, you aren’t guaranteed permission to record lectures. however. ask the professor if you can have their permission to audio record lectures (be sure to also let them know that such a recording would be for personal use only and that you don’t plan on distributing the recordings). i’ve found that many professors don’t mind you having an audio recording.

even if you aren’t an audible learner it can be really useful to have these recordings to review at a later point. oftentimes reviewing lecture recordings can be useful if you glazed over and missed a section of the lecture and/or if you can’t remember what a professor taught during a section of a lecture.

7) last but not least, on a related note, if you have accommodations, also request access to your professor’s lecture notes. if you don’t have accommodations, check if your professor posts their lecture notes for students to use.

having your professor’s notes can be extremely useful for review purposes, but they can also help you understand where your professor is going with course content and what they want to stress as important.

[rielzero]

Goodnight Fellow Abyss lurkers! I'm RielZero | About Me | 2024

You can call me Riel! I am a gay, neurodivergent, disabled artist from the netherlands. I am dutch, though I primarily communicate and write in english more comfortably. Since I am not a fulltime employed human and can't work, I spend my days creating art, playing videogames and reading comics. Branding and Handle My Preferred handle online is actually.. ActualEvil! However, this one seems to be currently taken by another user on this website. Since this is a somewhat uncommon occurrence, my back-up handle tends to be the name of my OC Persona, Riel Zero. If you want to make sure an active social is mine, please check out my Carrd for my socials.

I don't feel comfortable sharing too much personal detail online, however there are some things I have talked about and will point towards because I think its important.

Disabilities (and Ableism) I've talked in detail about my experience with Dissociative amnesia and how it affects my day-to-day life. I am mute and not capable of speaking due chronic pain. When I happen to mention my disabilities or autism, folks will often do the thing were they offer unsolicited advice because they do not understand invisible disabilities. My only request is that you do not pity me for being disabled, discredit my experiences, ask for diagnoses or try to diagnose me with new things. Amongst these, I also suffer from IBS, chronic fatigue and light sensitivity. Please do not make up assumptions about my life.

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This Blog is for fun The world is pretty tough and awful lately, I am not a ''content creator'' Whatever work I make is mostly made for myself by myself. I blog about nerdy things, I come online to escape real life. I'm by no means an activist or even educated enough to speak out on politics.

Can I ask you... Where I live? My IRL name? Face reveal? Where I went to school? What my family is like? If I have friends and foes? No. Privacy is pretty important to me. You might find nuggets here and there on my blog, but I avoid sharing the bigger picture. Please respect this.

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Can I ask you some art advice? I am self taught, but I'm not exactly the right guy to teach others. I do have a few tutorials (1, 2, 3) up on clipstudio tips, but that's about it. You are free to ask me about my work and thought process! But don't expect it to blow your mind.

When did you start drawing? I don't remember to be honest. Digitally I started when I was 13, haven't really put the pen down since.

Why do you use 3D in your main work? Long story short: Work smarter, not harder. I have more fun this way. What do you use for art? Digitally: XP Pen 22 Artist Pro pen display (1st generation) Traditionally: A lot of different brands, usually ohuhu markers. Generic typical ink pens for scribbly doodles.

Do you take commissions? Do you sell Adoptables? Can I support you in some way? When commissions are open, you can find them on my Ko-fi! I also sell adoptables on there. Being disabled means my access to work is limited, so is my access to luxury spending. Earnings go towards funding my hobbies. Alternatively, I have throne.

Do you do art trades? Art trades are reserved only for friends and mutuals. Please private message me if you are interested in art trading. I may not always be available for this.

What is your favorite media? What inspires you? Difficult to answer really- I LOVE DEADPOOL! I love marvel. Marvel movies, marvel comics- COMICS!! I love anime, I love manga- I also love webcomics, I am a comic book collector and I am slowly teaching myself to make comics. I love all things superhero and fantasy. Hell yeah VIDEOGAMES grindy RPGs, fallout 4, skyrim, spiderman, horizon zero dawn, conan exiles, god of war- BALDUR'S GATE 3!! hajhsjdjhfgg I can't pick a favorite. Hyper-fixations are loud demons and they come out at night. And during the day. And while I sleep. I have a love for a lot of things.

Do you have a favorite artist? Everytime I try to answer this my brain breaks, this would require a large separate post on its own. I love a lot of artists and artistic works. If you want a classic work though, It would be the nightwatch by Rembrandt van Rijn.

Do you have pets? Yes! GUINEA PIGS!! Here's a post and another about them.

My question isn't on here.. I have an askbox for that! I don't bite- Ok I might. Just a nibble. ...Just a little nibble.

Man Made Fire (Original Webcomic, Currently on Hiatus) Webtoon Canvas tapas io Tumblr Blog

''A spark, all it takes to start a fire. Hope, light, warmth. What about the underlying destruction that never ceases to threaten all that exists?

Is the spark the start of change, or the warning sign of the endless cycle itself?''

Man Made Fire is a comic series following the endless cycle of death, destruction and rebirth, witnessed by a Multiversal Traveller we may come to know as Schrodinger's Cat; AKA ''RielZero'' or ''The saviour.''

Baldur's Gate: Don't Say Inevitable (Fan Webcomic Series) Webtoon Canvas Tumblr Blog

''Locke is an unlucky, nobody Warlock with very little going well for him. Growing up he's known nearly nothing but pain, loss, hunger, and death. Failing his apprenticeship as a Necromancer, Locke contemplates his life before being snatched away by mind flayers. Only to wake up stranded with 4 concussions. He is quick to find fellow victims, and without much else to go on with, decides to put his survival skills to use to find a cure for the parasite, fast.''

Don't say inevitable is a fan comic series based on my playthrough of the videogame Baldur's Gate 3 and the surrounding Dungeons and Dragon's universe. It mostly follows the misadventures of Locke and his companions.

99% Percent of art that I post that isn't Baldur's gate 3 related are Original characters and personal creations. Check out my Toyhouse!

Originality has flaws Please do not compare my ocs to pre-existing characters, or to the ocs of others. Any coincidental similarities between people's characters has the tendency to be just that: Coincidence. People like and enjoy similar themes and tropes in characters. Even if they're rare. Please do not intentionally take my character work, stories and designs and claim them as yours. Do not kin my OCs. Do not roleplay with my OCs.

Character Ages Unless stated otherwise, all my characters are adults. My art style is not super realistic when it comes to facial features, petite and soft-looking characters may appear younger than they are. Please keep in mind that hollywood movies have made us age-blind.

Mature Themes My Ocs are usually not of the wholesome-only kind, and may have mature themes associated with their backstories.

Can I ask something about your oc(s)? You can ask me, or you can ask the oc directly! I might draw the response. If your question requires me to spoiler, I may not answer it. Some questions will linger in my inbox for a long time until I feel ready to answer them.

Can I draw you gift art/ Can I draw my oc interacting with your oc(s)? You can draw my ocs as is if you want to. Please do not alter their design in any way if you do. I appreciate gift art! I save all gift works I receive, and may upload some of it to their toyhouse galleries. (with credit, of course.) As for interactive art, If the character has not appeared in any of my comics, please ask first before you draw them with your oc.

Can I ship my oc with your oc? If we are not mutuals, please don't. Please keep in mind while my characters have diverse sexualities, a lot of them are gay. Some ocs are Aro/ace. I'm not really interested in M/F stuff. If we are moots/friends and you want to talk about RP or fun shipping headcanons with me, my pms are open!

Can I buy/offer you something for your oc(s)? No.

Do you Roleplay with your ocs? I do not participate in TTRPGS, but I have roleplayed with friends.

Can I write fanfiction about your oc(s)? At the moment I don't feel super comfortable with this. This might change in the future. If you are a friend or mutual and want to gift a fic, I'm not against it.

Youtube: Actual Evil and Actual Evil - Games Twitch: ActualEvil

Other blogs: @ohnoestherestadpoles @manmadefire @actuallyevilgay @rielzero-adoptables

If you see this, thank you so much for reading this long ass introduction/pinned post, I've taken several hours of a day to work on this and double check. Still, it might miss some information you're maybe looking for and I'm sorry for that.

I'm not the best at conveying tone, so if anything on here makes me sound like I'm full of myself.. Or any other negative character traits- Keep in mind that I'm merely human. I'm flesh and blood, I am not perfect by any means.

I'm just some guy on the internet.

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SPIRULINA AND CHLORELLA BENEFITS

Spirulina and chlorella are two types of microalgae that have been consumed for centuries for their many health benefits. They are both incredibly nutrient-rich, containing a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein.

Here are some of the key benefits of spirulina and chlorella:

Boost the immune system: Spirulina and chlorella are both good sources of vitamin C and other antioxidants, which can help to boost the immune system and protect the body from disease. For example, a study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that spirulina supplementation helped to reduce the frequency and severity of colds in older adults.

Improve digestion: Spirulina and chlorella are both good sources of fiber, which can help to improve digestion and keep the digestive system healthy. For example, a study published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that chlorella supplementation helped to improve bowel function and reduce constipation in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Reduce inflammation: Spirulina and chlorella both have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. For example, a study published in the journal Inflammation Research found that spirulina supplementation helped to reduce inflammation markers in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Increase energy levels: Spirulina and chlorella are both good sources of iron and other nutrients that are essential for energy production. For example, a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that spirulina supplementation helped to improve exercise performance in athletes.

Promote muscle growth and repair: Spirulina and chlorella are both good sources of protein and other nutrients that are essential for muscle growth and repair. For example, a study published in the journal The Journal of Nutrition found that spirulina supplementation helped to increase muscle mass and strength in older adults.

Improve brain function: Spirulina and chlorella both contain nutrients that have been shown to improve brain function and cognitive performance. For example, a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that spirulina supplementation helped to improve memory and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Aid in weight loss: Spirulina and chlorella both have properties that can help to promote weight loss. For example, they are both low in calories and high in fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, spirulina has been shown to boost metabolism and increase fat burning.

How to use spirulina and chlorella

Here are a few tips for using spirulina and chlorella:

Start with a small dose of spirulina or chlorella and gradually increase the dose over time to avoid any side effects, such as nausea and diarrhea.

Spirulina and chlorella can be taken with or without food.

Spirulina and chlorella should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Additional information:

Spirulina and chlorella are both safe for most people to consume. However, it is important to talk to your doctor before taking spirulina or chlorella supplements, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is best to avoid taking spirulina and chlorella supplements, as there is limited research on their safety in these populations.

Spirulina and chlorella may interact with certain medications, so it is important to talk to your doctor before taking them if you are taking any other medications.

Conclusion

Spirulina and chlorella are two nutrient-rich microalgae that offer a wide range of health benefits. They are easy to consume and can be added to a variety of foods and beverages. If you are looking for a natural way to boost your health, spirulina and chlorella are great options to consider.

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This is Part 2 to my IRL Sannotori fankids. Part 1 can be found here in this reblog.

Anyways, onto the fourth kid:

Name: Ryo Otori

Age: 13 to 14-years-old

Birthday: September 5, 202X

Height: 157 cm (5 ft 2 in)

Weight: 52 kgs (115 Ibs)

Pronouns: She/Her

Orientation: Asexual Biromantic

Likes: Rock music, spray painting, destruction of some jerk's property, math

Dislikes: Authority, belittling others, not being good enough

Theme Song: Get Well - Icon for Hire

Ryo (meaning excellent; refreshing, cool; distant; fact; reality; dragon) Otori was born and raised in a wealthy but perfectionist family that had survived the Tragedy against all odds. However, that did not mean that they hadn't lost many assets due to the Despairs and criminals stealing and destroying their way of making money. As a result, the latest inheritor and patriarch of the family chose to be ruthless in his pursuit of business and continuing their wealthy life, and his family was not spared from this. His expectations weighed heavily on his daughter, Ryo, having her spend more time studying and trying to gain academic achievements than playing, drilling into her head that her worth is reliant on how skilled and "perfect" she can be. This is the environment Ryo grew up in, and even at a young age she was torn up about this. She wanted nothing more than her parents' approval, but the constant stress of trying to live up to their expectations when she's barely old enough to go to school affected her well-being and ability to even focus on her education in the first place. Her parents did not help her and even punish her for her mediocrity with more studying with tutors and the like. This eventually culminates into Ryo having enough and just running away from her family, hoping that they'll go out of their way to find her and just show her some love for once. Being, like, seven or barely eight-years-old at the time, she...did NOT think through the practical issues of this idea and quickly realizes that she needs food, water, and money to survive. Just trying to toss around her family name wasn't enough as some people either brush her off, or ask her if she's lost and offer to call the police to keep her safe so her parents can come and pick her up. Ryo, in her stubbornness of wanting her parents to do the finding and not show up just because they were called, refuses to take the latter option and just stayed on the street and stealing whatever she could since no one was willing to give her what she needed. Unlike Eiki and Hisano, who spent months on the streets, Ryo only lasted a few weeks when a Remnant of Despair attack happens nearby and she had to seek shelter. You see, while the Tragedy has long since calmed down after many years, there are still those that hold very firmly to Junko Enoshima's Despair ideals but have mostly gone into hiding or were captured, detained, or going through a rehab center, depending on their crimes (if they have any). It's why the Foundations are still active to this day, to make sure there aren't any Despairs around to hurt more people and to act on these kinds of attacks as soon as they possibly happen if they're not tipped off on time. Ryo just so happened to be nearby when one of these go off, but luckily for her, she remained completely unscathed and was never found by a Despair. By the time things had calmed down, Ryo took a risk and came out of her hiding place to see the damage that had been caused. Out of curiosity? Or just plain confusion to a child that has never experienced something like this before? Either way, the destruction and death that Ryo sees before her eyes becomes seared into her memory, horrified that something like this can even happen...and then she hears crying. A crying coming from a baby. Panicked at the thought of a baby, Ryo searched for where it was coming from and eventually finds them underneath a dead woman, protectively shielding the baby with her body but inadvertently crushing them under her dead weight, hence the crying. Ryo pushes the woman, who she assumed was the mother, off of the baby and picks them up, realizing that they seemed to be fine for the most part. The baby, who is probably over a year old, instantly starts to calm down in her arms, holding onto her like she was a lifeline and Ryo tries to wrap the baby up as best she could in her sweater before beelining it out of there. After a few hours past, she eventually realizes that she's hungry, and assumed the baby was, too, and enters a nearby store to get what they need.

This is when Teruya, who had been helping the Foundation out with resources and shelter for citizens inside the Otori Mart after the Despair attack, gets a call from security that there's a child trying to break into the baby formula cabinet that's under lock and key. He goes down there to check what the hell is happening to find Ryo pouting while a security guard is helping her feed the baby with some healthy solid foods as it turned out that the baby is much too old for baby formula now. When Ryo sees Teruya, she immediately assumes that she's in trouble and tries to book it with the baby but Teruya manages to stop and calm her down before anyone could get hurt. He willingly gives her some snacks and water, which was enough to get her to sit down and listen as he asks for her name and such. When he carefully asks if she's seen her parents, Ryo, after spending weeks on the streets struggling to survive and witnessing a horrible event, finally caves in and spills everything: from the way her family treated her to her running away in an attempt to gain any sort of loving attention from them and just trying to survive up to this point. Teruya is, frankly, horrified to find out that her parents had treated her like that at such a young age and says that what they're doing is wrong, but Ryo insists that they must love her, she's their daughter, after all, and they must have come around after realizing she was gone. They're probably looking for her as they speak now! Teruya is hesitant as he knows that that's not always the case, but seeing that Ryo is stubborn and deep in denial, Teruya instead says that he'll look into any missing people forms that have been filed with the Foundations to see if her parents really are looking for her. Ryo brightens up a little bit as she never considered that and thanks Teruya, who tries to temper her expectations as best as he can. In the meantime, he offers to let her stay at his home so she can be safe and be in a place where her parents can find her. She agrees to it but then hesitates when she's reminded of the baby that's clinging to her. Ryo asks if they can take the baby with them and Teruya isn't sure but decides that they will if no one comes up to claim them and verify themselves as their guardian. Ryo, after a bit of complaining, reluctantly agrees and they let everyone in the store know about the baby and wait. By the time the Otori Mart officially closes its doors as a store, no one came up to claim the baby as theirs, and Teruya just takes these kids home with him. Yep, it's Teruya's turn to bring home a pair of sad kids to take care of. At least this time, Teruya gives Mikado a heads up about what he was doing.

So, Ryo ends up staying with the Otori family for the time being, waiting for news about her parents which Mikado and Teruya are strangely hush hush about. Shinra, being a teenager, and Eiki and Hisano, being ten to eleven-years-old, are old enough and experienced enough with a loving family to recognize that something is not right with Ryo's family. But she's very insistent to them that they'll come for her and she'll be loved and happy again. Shinra and Hisano don't really believe that but they have more tact to keep that opinion to themselves, unlike Eiki who questions the lack of freedom her parents give her. They bud heads over this but Shinra stops the argument before it could escalate, saying that he's sure that their dads will figure things out as they look into everything. Regardless of what happens, Ryo should be treated with respect and kindness and they shouldn't argue over what ifs. It's a bit much for their young minds but they make a truce for the time being and go off to play. They tend to bud heads a lot as Ryo is staying with them, while Shinra shows her around and Hisano shows Ryo the books she's been getting into. It's the most fun Ryo has had in a long time and she can't help but feel bad about it cause she knows she should be spending more time studying than goofing around. When Shinra notices how conflicted she feels and asks what's wrong, she hesitantly opens up about how much time she's been spending playing instead of studying but Shinra tells her to not feel bad about it. It's fine to study but if she turns it into something that only ever matters, she'll be missing out on so much more life could offer her like friends and hobbies. Ryo doesn't really understand since her parents made it pretty clear that her achievements are all that mattered but Shinra says that she's more than that, and it's okay to just be herself, even when she's not "perfect." Ryo is uncertain about it but appreciates that he had stopped to listen to her problems. But, eventually, Ryo starts to notice how long it's been taking to just have her parents show up and is on the verge of asking Teruya and Mikado about what's happening...when she gets her answer.

(Note: I do not know enough about the law, so I don't know how feasible this is to real life.)

Ryo was playing in the basement with Hisano and making fun of the "ghosts" she's been trying to contact (much to her displeasure) when they hear the door slam open. Another slam echoed throughout the house and they both flinch but grow curious at what could be wrong. Carefully going up the stairs, they sit by the door and peek through the crack to see Mikado and Teruya fuming in the kitchen. With them unaware of the audience they have nearby, Teruya furiously speaks up about why he's so pissed: not only have Ryo's parents not lift a single finger in trying to find Ryo, who had been missing from their perspective for over a month now, when they finally found them and confronted them about it...they said that they no longer consider a "mediocre runaway" as their daughter and says that if they want to keep her, they'll give away all her papers to them. He has half the mind to charge them for abandonment, only for Mikado to point out that they're technically willing to "give her away," not "abandoning her," their words, not his. So long as they're willing to go through the legal processes of letting someone take Ryo into their family, they'll probably get away with this unscathed, especially if there isn't any concrete evidence of abuse involved. Teruya points out the obvious neglect on their end, especially when it came to letting the authorities know about their missing daughter, but Mikado, who clearly does not trust the law to do it's job when necessary, questions if it'll be enough to stick this onto them. What if they proclaim that they were simply "too busy" to notice and try to play up their innocence on the matter? Or worse, pin it on an innocent staff member for neglecting to inform them about Ryo's missing status when they're so "busy?" Then what? If they don't do this right, this could end up hurting a lot more people, and they may even get away with this. The argument peters out after that, the silence only lasting for a moment before Teruya bangs his head on the table, wondering how the hell people like these have the audacity to become parents. Mikado makes a dry joke and says, "I don't know, ask Void," which gets him a glare from Teruya but keeps his mouth shut since he knows that he had the privilege of having a loving father, even when he lost his mother to childbirth, so he genuinely can't relate to this kind of trauma. Mikado then sighs, saying that he'll call Rei up to help him search for a lawyer, and Teruya wonders out loud how the hell they were going to tell Ryo about this...when she finally makes herself known and the basement door creaks open to reveal both of the girls there. Realizing that she had overheard EVERYTHING, Teruya gets out of his seat and kneels in front of Ryo, scrambling to figure out what to say before settling on asking if she's alright. Ryo...isn't, and asks that what he said isn't true, right? It can't be true, right? Her parents love her...right? Right?!

Teruya hesitates, carefully pulls Ryo into a hug in case she didn't want it, and apologizes. He apologizes that her parents aren't what she thought they were. And then Ryo...lashes out, saying that she doesn't believe it, she doesn't believe her parents would leave her, they would never leave her! She gets out of Teruya's embrace and runs to the guest room, locking herself in there and crying to herself. The family tried to coax her out of there, but she refuses to answer to any of them. The only reason Shinra is even allowed in there is thanks to his teleportation magic, and even then, he recognizes that Ryo needs space and leaves her be, just focusing on taking care of the baby that shares her room as she's become distressed at Ryo's crying. When she finally stops crying, the family do their best to show support for her while they figure out what they can do legally. But despite their best efforts in looking into the parents, they're frustratingly clean when it comes records of any crimes nor do they have any ties in current ones, and there isn't any concrete evidence of abuse they can use against them as they still gave Ryo the basic necessities she needed to live and grow up relatively healthy. They're at least able to stick the neglect charge on them as they never reported her missing but they simply accept the charge, admitting that it was wrong of them to not do more for their missing daughter, and that they'll take any kind of punishment for their "oversight" on the matter so long as it's not jail time. Teruya and Mikado clearly do not believe that they're remorseful about this, but by the time the legal processes are over, the judge proclaims that that the parents will have to pay a fine and nothing more, much to both of their fury and shock (mostly Teruya's, though, since Mikado somewhat expected this). But Teruya has to keep his rage on the downlow as he had to restrain Mikado from straight up killing one of the parents for what he sees as an injustice lest they end up in court for a completely different crime, let alone ruin their chances of taking Ryo in. Since neither of her birth parents contested them on the transfer and adoption of Ryo into their care, all that was left was to get the greenlight from the system on their house and care, and they were able to sign off on the papers. When they go to Ryo to confirm to her that the adoption went through, they try to be very gentle about it even though there was no way to soften the blow that she truly has been abandoned by her parents. With Ryo's fears confirmed true, that her parents truly don't care about her, that they...they see her as a failure, that they would willingly give her up if given a chance, Ryo is crushed. And any sense of love she may have had for her birth parents turns into a burning hatred.

Unlike Shinra, Hisano, and even Eiki, Ryo has a VERY hard time adjusting to the Otori family. Being abandoned by her birth parents was very traumatic for her, and she becomes very closed off and prickly to her new family as a result. The family is doing their best to be patient with Ryo as they understand that this is a hard time for her, and Teruya and Mikado don't force her to call them her dads or anything like that. They simply give her lots of love and support as they try to help her process her trauma with some much needed therapy for everything, including the Despair event she had witnessed. Ryo, however, has formed a coping mechanism that tends to get her into lots of trouble: anger. Anger has become her crutch as she hated the lack of control she had over this entire situation and how apparent it has become that she had been belittled by them when she was still living with them. She's angry that they've hurt and abandoned her for simply being "mediocre" and has started to lash out because it's better than feeling sad. It's better than feeling useless. It's better than feeling like she's worthless. Even if it means lashing out to those closest to her, those that were simply trying to be kind to her, she just doesn't care. Or rather, she doesn't want to care. She doesn't want to get hurt. She doesn't want to open up if it means getting backstabbed by someone she trusted. They're all trying to help her in their own ways, but one day, Eiki tries to close the gap between them by offering up one of his favorite rocks to her as a sign of peace and starting anew. Ryo, however, doesn't exactly understand the significance of Eiki offering a piece from his rock collection to her so early into her addition to the family, and berates him for giving her a useless, dumb rock like this and, before anyone could stop her, she tosses it to the floor and the rock smashes into pieces. Ryo is surprised when it broke so easily but before she could properly process what she just did, Eiki screams and immediately gets physical with her, causing her to fight back. Mikado and Shinra are able to separate the two of them, with Eiki breaking down over losing one of his favorite rocks while Ryo calls him crazy for getting that upset over a rock. Realizing why this had happened, Mikado scolds Ryo and tells her to go to her room, and when she tries to justify herself in that the rock was dumb and getting upset over a few broken pieces is dumb, Mikado shuts it down, saying that just because she's hurting, it does not justify any harm she gives to the rest of the family for simply trying create a bond with her and tells her to go to her room, now. Ryo relents with some big stomping but can't get Eiki's crying out of her head. Even Hisano was glaring at her from across the hall, slamming the door to her room as she clearly did not approve what Ryo did from what she overheard. Ryo spends the rest of the day simmering in her anger in her room while the baby, Moriko, stares at her from inside the playpen. Just looking at her calms her down and she complains to Moriko that it just wasn't fair. None of this was fair. Does she even deserve to stay here? And Moriko...simply reached out and tugged on her sleeve. When Ryo tries to pull away, Moriko only grips her tighter and she sighs, deciding to try and play with her to take her mind off of things. Around dinner time, someone knocks on her door and Ryo tells them to go away, but that someone tells her that her food would get cold if they do that. Realizing it was Teruya and knowing that he'll be very persistent for days on end, Ryo relents and he comes inside to set her food on the desk. He tells her that it's her favorite and Ryo just sinks into the playpen, wishing she can move but Moriko had fallen asleep on top of her and she doesn't want to disturb her sleep. Knowing that she can't escape him now, Teruya sits down and gently asks her what happened. Ryo says that she doesn't want to talk about it and besides, Eiki, Shinra, and Mikado already told him what happened, why does he need to even ask?

"Because I don't know your perspective, Ryo." Teruya crosses his legs together. "And I can't understand your thoughts if you don't tell me."

"Why?" Ryo holds Moriko closer, even as her lips start to quiver. "Why do you want to know?"

"Ryo..." Teruya hesitates but looks directly at her. He puts his hand over his chest. "Even...Even if you don't see me as your dad, even if you can't bring yourself to, you're still our daughter. And I will treat you as one for the rest of our lives. So please, tell me what happened."

Ryo didn't want to tell him.

She really, really didn't.

But the sincerity in his voice, the concern in his brows, the way his eyes shined almost like he was so full of love for her...it just made a crack in her shell.

"...It's stupid. So stupid..." Ryo finally pushes Moriko off of her. She yawns but rolls onto her back, falling back asleep. "I just...I dunno, it's stupid."

"Maybe start with what led to that fight?" Teruya suggests. Ryo inhales harshly but stands up so she can climb out of the playpen.

"Like I said, it's stupid." The girl struggles to get her short legs over the bend but she manages to slide over them before Teruya can offer her some help. Once her feet hit solid ground, she sat back down and crossed her arms. "I wanted to be alone, but Eiki followed after me. He showed me this stupid rock, said that it meant new beginnings or something and I smashed it. Then he got really upset about it and started hitting me so I hit him back and got in trouble for it."

"Oh." Teruya takes a deep breath. "...Yeah, that's nearly one-to-one what Eiki said."

"Then why-"

"Ryo, please let me finish." He runs his fingers through his hair, passing over the ahoge that Ryo thinks is really dumb, even if it's memorable. She frowns at him but shuts up to sulk. But she was still listening as he spoke. "...Trust me when I say that Eiki is in trouble for hitting you. In fact, he'll be grounded for a week and will be doing the dishes the whole time."

"He should be getting something worse!"

"And he was offering you something he considers to be precious." Teruya said in a tone that suggested he will not be budging on this. But he wasn't scolding, either. "Ryo, I know you've only been here for a few months as a part of the family, but you need to know and understand that Eiki was giving you a moonstone from his rock collection. A rock collection the he loves very dearly, and even gave names to. You may consider it dumb, but to Eiki, these rocks are like the world to him. And you just destroyed it right before his eyes. How would you feel if someone you cared about did that to you?"

Ryo tightens her frown but averts her gaze. She knew she was in the wrong. But her unwillingness to say it out loud showed how stubborn she can be, to her own detriment. Teruya exhales, getting up so he bring her plate over to her. It was vegetable curry rice...her favorite.

"Mikado didn't scold you for no reason, Ryo. You're hurting, and we want nothing more than your happiness. But that doesn't give you the right to hurt others, either. So when you're ready to come back down, be sure to apologize to Eiki. Genuinely apologize. No excuses or anything like that. Just apologize and try to make things right with him. Even if he doesn't forgive you right away, it's more important that you hold yourself responsible than to force him to forgive you. As long as you do that, he will forgive you with time." Teruya reaches for her head, but when Ryo leans away, he pulls back. He gives her a small smile and starts to leave. But he pauses at the doorway. "...And just so you know, you are grounded for a week and will be helping me at the Otori Mart. Alright?"

"....fine." Ryo shoves a spoonful of curry into her mouth to prevent herself from saying anything dumb.

"Good. I love you." And Teruya closes the door, leaving Ryo to think to herself.

...Ryo does eventually work up the nerve to apologize, and like Teruya said, Eiki doesn't forgive her for what she did. Just when she starts to get defensive, Hisano steps in and says to Eiki to give Ryo another chance since she's their sister after all, and then says to Ryo that she should give Eiki some time to sort out his feelings. It takes a couple of months, but with a little bit of nudging from Teruya and his family tradition of creating a collage out of things that they break (which is a headcanon that the Mod of ASOOT came up with and it lives rent free in my brain, and I will forever borrow this) and using the remains of the moonstone, Eiki does forgive Ryo and their relationship improves with time.

As of today, Ryo really regrets what she did back then, and even went as far as to buy a new moonstone for Eiki when she saw it in a store. Eiki appreciates it but also reassures her that he had long since forgiven her...plus he still has that collage they made together with the broken moonstone from way back then. Ryo gets very embarrassed and insists he keeps it anyways since she doesn't know what she'd do with it, but he insists that she keeps it, that way they both get a moonstone. She relents but only cause he won't budge otherwise, so now she has the moonstone on her desk. Ryo and Eiki still bud heads a lot to this day, though, constantly getting on each other nerves and arguing over the little things. But God forbid anyone insults or tries to harm the other one, they will team up to hunt them down. They may not get along all the time, but they've learned to respect each others' interests and hobbies. She still struggles with her temper and has become a delinquent over the years, tending to get into fights with others, disturbing the peace, and just not getting along with any authority figures. Ryo's attitude tends to clash with Hisano's, who sticks to the rules and has more respect for society at large. She usually scolds Ryo for her rule breaking while Ryo just kinda tunes her out whenever she does. Teruya and Mikado worry about her delinquency and how that would affect her future, but after Ryo's experience with her birth parents, she kinda dislikes the idea of education altogether. She still goes since it's a requirement and frankly doesn't want Teruya and Mikado to get into trouble just because she chose not to show up. That being said, Ryo and Hisano do get along, as their opinions outside of rules tend to line up more often than not. She'll even join in on Hisano's ghost hunting, although she takes it a lot less seriously than she does and tends to fuck around, much to Hisano's horror. Ryo actually looks up to Shinra quite a bit, and the two of them don't clash as much compared to her relationships with Eiki and Hisano. Shinra tends to encourage her delinquency despite being a golden student himself, and they just go off to fuck around when no one is looking. Ryo feels pretty comfortable around Shinra and tends to confide to him with her problems. His advice may not always be sound, but she appreciates that he lets her vent to him. If there's one relationship she has the least strife with, it's Moriko and man oh man, does she dote on her from hell to back. She loves Moriko, always has the moment she had her in her arms. She spends a lot of time with her, plays with her and takes part in her interests even when she's not interested in it herself. She'd do anything for her, so don't you dare hurt the girl, you're just asking Ryo to break your kneecaps. Ryo has a creative side to her through her spray painting, but she also uses it to vandalize other people's property. Mostly jerks that have pissed her off. But other times she finds a quiet, abandoned spot for her to do some pretty beautiful work when no one is around. It doesn't remain on there forever, but she always takes a picture of them before she leaves. It's both taxing and rewarding for her whenever she finishes a piece. She does music as a hobby and tends to use it as an outlet to her frustrations. Surprisingly, she gets her lessons from Hibiki, whom she crossed paths with hanging out with Setsuka, recognized her through the music Teruya listens to, and proceeded to ask if she could teach her. Although she rarely interacts with Teruya and Mikado due to the events of the Utsuroshima Killing Game, Setsuka does encourage Hibiki to go through with it and the two of them grow close as a result. Ryo is usually taught about singing but sometimes when Hibiki is feeling good, she gets a few pointers on her guitar as well.

Ryo's feelings on Teruya and Mikado are mixed due to her trauma, but she has come around to loving them. Mikado and her tend to clash due to his nagging over her grades and certain choices she's made from her delinquency, which frustrates the hell out of her due to her past even though he's just trying to get her to care about her education on at least a base level. But she tends to follow his advice more often than Teruya's since her moral compass lines up more with his than it does with Teruya. But sometimes she's seen working at the Otori Mart with Teruya. He appreciates the help and sometimes allows her to come into his office to show her how it all works. Ryo is surprisingly attentive as she listens to him and Teruya can tell there's a spark of a merchant in her gaze just waiting to flourish. Not only that, her math skills were really good and it's apparently one of the few classes she doesn't skip on. He's just not sure if it's a good idea to make her his heir due to her background of unrealistic expectations being set upon her. He doesn't want her to stress over something she may not even want nor dredge up old feelings. But after awhile of her being in middle school, Teruya decides to take a chance and carefully broaches the subject, asking if she'd be interested in running the Otori Mart in the future. She doesn't have to if she doesn't want to, of course, she's still young after all, and is allowed to say no or even change her mind. But to his surprise, Ryo looks like she's trying to restrain her excitement as she agrees to it, wanting to know what it's like to run the Otori Mart. Teruya tries not to get too excited and says it'll be just like the times when his dad taught him and promises he'll do his best to teach her. Ryo tells him not to make this embarrassing but he can see a ghost of a smile on her face as they start working together. And while becoming the Otori Mart heir does bring back old habits from when she was living with her birth parents' toxic perfectionism, it also makes her take her possible future a bit more seriously as she eventually starts cleaning up her act and striving for proper (but more achievable) academic goals. She has something to work towards now, something she genuinely wants to do for herself. And hearing that makes...makes her dad happy for her. And that's all she ever really wanted. (Cue Hisano's existential dread as she still hasn't figured out what she wants to do with her life.)

Fun fact: the birth mom Ryo grew up with isn't related to her through blood. She's actually her stepmom and her actual birth mom had long since disappeared from Ryo's life. Ryo doesn't remember her since it had happened when she was still a baby and her birth father remarried pretty quickly. And without Teruya's announcement of naming Ryo as his heir, she may have never reached out to her, leaving her extremely confused, conflicted and angry. But her family, her true family, is there by her side, and will support her regardless of whatever decision she makes...

And now, the final kid:

Name: Moriko Otori

Age: 8-years-old

Birthday: November 4th, 202X

Height: 119 cm (3 ft 11 in)

Weight: 22 kgs (50 Ibs)

Pronouns: She/Her

Orientation: Likes girls (Asexual Lesbian)

Likes: Ducks, her family, drawing, certain fabrics and sewing, plants and gardening

Dislikes: Pricking her fingers on needles, attention, being forced out of her comfort zone, injustice, invasion of personal space without permission

Theme Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham / Photograph - Ed Sheeran

Moriko (meaning forest; child) Otori was born to a happy couple that loved to travel. The father had lived on the road in an old RV and had met his lover through a sanctuary running a food drive during the Tragedy. He spent time helping out and providing entertainment through his music on the guitar at the sanctuary, the two of them falling in love through their support and work with each other. When the Tragedy started dying down, his lover decides to join him on his travels and they continue to live together happily and content. They eventually have a healthy baby girl, and it seems like they were going to have a happy life. But alas, only a year passes since their daughter was born when tragedy strikes: a Despair attack happens while they were in the city for supplies and the family was split apart. The father had disappeared amongst the chaos and the mother did not survive, trying to protect their daughter with her final breath. The baby was crying out from the stress and danger of the situation, unable to move from her dead mother on top of her. That was when Ryo came out of hiding and picked her up. She instantly latched onto her for the sake of comfort and the two of them stuck together upon meeting Teruya. Teruya calls out for anyone to claim the baby, but when no one came to take her, Teruya chose to take her home with Ryo. While looking into Ryo's parents, Mikado and Teruya also looked into the baby's as well to see if she has any relatives. However, due to the mother being dead and the disappearance of the father, they struggled to find any connections related to her, let alone a single living relative. Even tracing her deceased mother's family tree didn't give them any satisfactory answers as the grandparents has just passed away a few months ago with no other children to know of. After many months, they hit their final dead end, and the court declares the baby up for adoption, which Teruya and Mikado immediately jump to do. Especially since Ryo is clearly still attached to her, even after it became apparent that her birth parents are abandoning her. They didn't have the heart to separate them, and Mikado didn't want Moriko to go through the orphanage system. His experience may not have been the worse beyond neglect and he had only stayed in there for about ten years (due to his own actions cough), but he knew that the system has yet to fix most of it's issues when it comes to how it handles adoption and helping children feel wanted. So they simply signed off on the papers and bring her into the family, keeping her name as Moriko.

Moriko adjusts to living with the Otori family very well, although it's clear that the Despair attack had an effect on her mind. She gets very stressed whenever Teruya or Mikado leave her alone for a minute to take care of something else, watching them as if she's in shock and almost inexpressive. She barely even played with her toys whenever they tried to get her interested in it. Teruya and Mikado sought out help, of course, to try and understand what they can do for her. What seems to work is recognizing the signs of stress in her and reacting as quick as possible to soothe her and feel safe, trying to maintain a routine of being held, sleeping, and feeding, and just spending time with her in their arms. Mikado is usually the one that works at home, so he's usually the one that spends the most time caring for Moriko as she adjusts to her new surroundings. Sometimes when he has to put her down to take care of a chore that requires two hands, he'll ask one of the kids to hold Moriko to help soothe her clinginess. The kids are very willing to dote and care for Moriko, although some may complain when they were in the middle of something else (cough Eiki cough). Still, they're all very protective of her and Teruya likes to take her outside and rock on the porch as a way to spend time with her and soothe her. Eventually, Moriko seems to be recovering very well and her development and growth proceeds at a gradual pace. When Moriko became three-years-old, though, they start to recognize the signs in her body language: she barely gives them eye contact, she no longer has a shocked expression but still lacks expressions in general, and aside from the few times she cried, she hasn't spoken any words at all. Both Teruya and Mikado become very concerned over their daughter's strange behavior and worry that she may still be struggling with her trauma, so they set up an appointment to get a diagnosis. The good news is, it doesn't seem to be related to her trauma. However, they do get a diagnosis that Moriko has autism since these are the earliest signs a child can show at such a young age. Honestly, Teruya and Mikado are just relieved to know that Moriko is more or less healing from the trauma of experiencing a Despair event and losing her mother when she was only a baby. But now that they know that she has autism, they have a better idea of how to approach and support her.

As Moriko grew older, it becomes apparent that she's nonverbal and barely speaks through her mouth, if at all. While Moriko goes to speech therapy, she still does not want to or cannot speak verbally, so the main focus has been to teach her how to use nonverbal communication skills like using gestures and other communication tools like sign language, and recognizing subtle cues and signals. While Moriko is able to understand language even before then, she can have trouble expressing herself or recognizing other people's social cues so it helps that she's being taught other ways to communicate her wants and needs while trying to recognize other peoples' emotions. Moriko doesn't really like being in the spotlight and prefers to spend a lot of her time alone. But whenever she wants to hang out with someone or if someone chooses to hang out with her, she will give them her attention. However, if that person tries to get her to do something she doesn't want to do, she gets very upset and tends to knock them away before huddling up to herself. This gets her very few friends, and while the staff try to be understanding, many kids aren't and either leave her alone, or bully her. She hates it when people treat her differently for simply being herself and just wants to do what's right for her since it gives her comfort. Thankfully, Moriko isn't alone and does have a best friend who comes to her aid whenever she's around and the two of them spend a lot of time playing together and figuring out what they want to do for the day. Her family accepts and loves her for who she is, of course, and are patient with her whenever they have to be more clear on what is happening or what they want with her. Shinra loves showing Moriko his magic, making her little toys in the shape of her favorite animal, ducks, and share similar sandwich snacks with each other, and she loves how safe Shinra makes her feel. Eiki tends to get on her nerves sometimes since he sometimes gets into her personal space without thinking and can be pretty affectionate through touch. However, he does try to respect Moriko's boundaries and is very apologetic whenever he accidentally upsets her. That being said, Moriko loves listening to Eiki infodumb about his interests in rocks and how each one forms, and whenever she's in the mood for one, they both hug each other tightly as the pressure provides a sensory input and that can be calming and comforting to them. Hisano likes to read to Moriko before bed and she loves the ones with birds as protagonists so she usually goes out of her way to find another one like that or rereads the same story. Other times, they simply sit together in silence as they read their own books. But the one that Moriko looks up to the most is Ryo, who is always on her side and showing her support. She follows her around all the time, learning how she acts and sometimes mimicking her cause she thinks she's so cool. Ryo is sometimes concerned whenever she sees this cause she worries that Moriko will land herself into trouble by using her as a role model. But she's also really flattered and does her best to be a good role model...that doesn't take shit from no one. Moriko tends to add fuel to the fire by encouraging her to fight some jerks that demean either one of them. Kinda like this one video at 4:14 (justifiably so, you go, girl). They love each other very much. ^^

Moriko is attached to her dads very much. She's the most comfortable with touch around Mikado and doesn't mind having him in her personal space to the point that she likes to cling to him when he asks if he can touch her shoulder or carefully move her aside. He gave her her favorite toy which is a big duck plushie that she carries around everywhere. It gives her the greatest of joys and she's allowed to carry it around everywhere, although she has to keep it in her locker at school cause it's not allowed in her classroom which makes her really sad. (Rei lets her keep the plushie with her whenever she's tutoring her and it makes her really happy.) But between the two dads, she ends up spending the most time with Teruya and would often sit on his lap to watch him sew his latest fashion project. When she shows interest in trying it out, Teruya starts teaching her, helping her rock back and forth as she happily works on her first ever sewing project. It's not great, but she's happy nonetheless. She also spends some time figuring out how to garden on her own, but she can only do it with gloves cause the dirt underneath the nails annoys her senses a lot and would spend hours washing it out from underneath. While Moriko isn't always understood by her peers, she does grow up into a healthy young woman that has the confidence to be independent on her own thanks to her family and friends' love and support. As a grown up, she does fashion design for costumes and such for theater and films, and is decently popular in her career. And having a more background role in design suits her much better since she prefers making clothes for others than showing them off on herself.

Fun fact: Moriko's father is still alive but had been hospitalized for a long time due to the Despair event. By the time he woke up, he had to get identified due to the loss of his IDs and eventually found out that his lover is dead. He enters a pretty depressive as he had lost someone he loved and while he never gets a confirmation that Moriko is dead, he's pretty sure she is because he had trouble believing that she had survived when she was only a baby. So he just continues his travels on his own, playing his own music but becoming distant from those around him.

And that's all the IRL Sannotori kids! I'm quite happy that I got to talk about them, they're my favorite chaotic family that I've come up with. :]

Also, here's Adult!Moriko's design:

[spooniechef]

Cooking With Spoons: Intro

Hi; I go by Thess most of the time, and I have a lot of chronic conditions. The worst of them is the fibromyalgia, with its attendant fibro fog, fatigue, and IBS as well as the chronic pain. I also have chronic migraine, a gluten intolerance that may or may not be coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, chronic sinusitis, and what is probably undiagnosed ADHD. I am, in short, a bit of a mess.

All of the above conditions, individually or all together, really affect how people function, especially in the kitchen. The food intolerances make ready-made meals impossible or at least expensive. The pain and fatigue make cooking difficult to bear, and conditions like fibro fog and ADHD make following recipes tricky. With food prices skyrocketing, cooking at home is a necessity, but spoonies generally struggle with it. I know that for my own part, I round up just clinging to a few very simple recipes, and not expanding my range much more than that. It got boring. It got depressing. I wanted variety, but I didn’t want to suffer too badly to get it.

I’ve been doing well at picking up recipes and kitchen hints that make life a lot easier for me, and allows me to add variety to my meals while still not necessarily cooking every day. I’m still learning, and there’s a lot of trial and error involved, but it’s helping. So I thought, “Why not share what I’m learning with others?”

That’s what this blog is for. I’ll be posting recipes, tips and tricks to make things easier in the kitchen, notes on worthwhile kitchen utensils and what makes or breaks a gluten-free or milk-free substitution, and everything else I’ve been figuring out to make sure I’m eating right in a very tricky situation. Obviously you don’t have to have a chronic illness to enjoy any of these hints and recipes; just that I’m writing these posts with the understanding that not everyone can do the things recipes ask us to do easily - like “stirring continuously”, just for example.

So welcome to notes from the Spoonie Chef - all of the cooking, with a minimum of spoon usage.

[gon-and-killuas-mother]

i am attempting "light therapy" to help fix my sleep schedule and i'm cranky about it

my aunt, who's a neuropsychiatrist (one of the few women in her field and fairly well known at this point, don't know if anyone's heard of Dr. Jo Cara Pendergrass but damn she's cool) was in town this week to look after her mom post-cataract surgery

Cara is probably the smartest person in the family, all things considered

(my brother and I give her a run for her money but neither of us intend on getting a goddamn PhD lol) (also my dad wouldn't appreciate me saying that, he is also pretty smart. but like. he's got intelligence, he's just lacking in wisdom)

ANYWAY. of all the people in the family, Cara is the person i rarely have to explain my illnesses to. usually, i have to tack on a brief description of it anytime i say "yeah i have EDS and fibromyalgia and IBS and--"

but last time i saw her over Christmas, i told her the diagnosis and had my script prepared to explain, but she just went "Oh yeah Ehlers Danlos -- wait. Oh."

her face did the thing where she was processing new info at light speed by blinking and cycling through several expressions as the pieces of the mystery that is my chronic ailments settled themselves in place

unfortunately i wasn't at the point where i was comfortable enough to tell anyone how miserable and in pain i was, that was something i put off another couple of months before i confessed to Nana that i'd become a grocery thief and was on my way to being homeless. that's also around when my brother asked my permission to share my story with the family, because he knows how difficult it is for me to admit how much i'm struggling.

i'm rambling tbh but only to keep me awake and sitting outside long enough

ANYWAY

so Cara was here this week. i went to visit the other night. we always have really interesting conversations about our brains and genes and family shite, i don't think anyone other than my brother and i can actually hold a conversation with her about that kind of shit.

i did NOT go there just for advice, but when i told her how much trouble i've had getting out of bed before evening, she gave me a couple of tips that i'm now trying out

1). the 24-hour sleep deprivation strategy

it sounds like a nightmare to me, but apparently has supporting evidence that, at least in the short term, resets your circadian rhythm.

if you've ended up awake hours past your desired bedtime, then instead of simply going to bed late, it's advised* to keep yourself awake throughout the rest of the day until the next bedtime.

( * WITH CONSULTATION OR SUPERVISION OF A DOCTOR)

the reason this is supposedly effective is that the longer you stay awake, the higher the sleep pressure becomes (sleep pressure is just your body's signal to go the fuck to bed, which is something i'm intimately familiar with as it's a constant companion of mine regardless of sleep hygiene). the higher the sleep pressure the easier it is to fall asleep and, ideally, the better your sleep becomes.

Cara did emphasize that as far as we know, it's only a short term strategy. either we haven't done enough studies or we haven't figured out how to apply it to a longer term solution.

2). Light therapy

i was already somewhat aware of this but not to the extent that Cara explained.

the trick here is to force yourself out of bed (if you're able) and sit outside. preferably on sunny days. she said this even works if you end up falling asleep outside anyway, you're still absorbing sunlight.

there's no immediate change, as it does take a few days or more to notice any improvements (this checks out, as i am still drowsy as fuck) but doing this daily or semi-daily gradually convinces the body and brain to be awake earlier.

it's one of those things that a lot of disabled folk like me, especially those with fucked up sleep, would hear and get annoyed with, because we've tried so many different strategies that have each failed one way or another. and hearing "go outside" just reminds me of my mother and every yoga enthusiast insisting on all natural medicine, which understandably raises my metaphorical hackles.

but Cara, again, is the smartest person i know. i'm much more willing to take the advice of a neuropsychiatrist over a yoga mom, despite them actually agreeing on something.

and also? i do miss the Sun, quite terribly.

so if, by sometime next week, i'm magically able to wake up earlier with less struggle, i will let y'all know. i'm gonna be cranky about it, especially if it actually WORKS, but as the neighborhood mascot of Sleep Deprivation i think i'm a pretty good indicator if something like this is legit or not.

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[drnishargpatel]

How to Maintain a Healthy Digestive System: Practical Tips

Introduction

Overall health depends on keeping the digestive system in good condition. The breakdown of food, absorption of nutrients, and removal of waste are all handled by our digestive system. Yet, a lot of people undervalue the significance of digestive health, which can result in discomfort and long-term problems. You may avoid many common digestive issues, feel better, and have more energy by taking easy actions to take care of your digestive system. We'll look at doable strategies in this post to keep your gut healthy and your digestive system functional. If you’re experiencing any persistent issues, it’s always a good idea to consult a gastroenterologist in Surat for expert advice.

1. Eat a Balanced Diet

A healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy digestive system. Focus on eating a variety of whole foods that include:

Fruits and Vegetables: These are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals that promote gut health.

Whole Grains: Brown rice, oats, quinoa, and whole wheat bread are rich in fiber, which helps regulate bowel movements and prevents constipation.

Lean Proteins: Chicken, fish, and legumes provide protein without putting too much strain on the digestive system.

Healthy Fats: Avocados, nuts, and olive oil contain healthy fats that support the digestive process.

2. Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is crucial for healthy digestion. Water facilitates the breakdown of food so that the nutrients can be absorbed by the body. Additionally, it softens stool, which makes it simpler to pass and lowers the chance of constipation.

Tip: Aim to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. If you're active or live in a hot climate, you may need more.

3. Include Probiotics and Prebiotics in Your Diet

Probiotics are live bacteria that can help balance the gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in your digestive system. Fibers known as prebiotics aid in the nourishment of these beneficial bacteria. When combined, they support immunological and digestive health.

Foods High in Probiotics: Probiotic-rich foods include yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and miso.

Prebiotic-Rich Foods: Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, and leeks are great for feeding the healthy bacteria in your gut.

4. Practice Portion Control

Overeating can put a strain on your digestive system and lead to discomfort, bloating, and indigestion. Eating large meals forces your stomach to work harder and slows down digestion.

Tip: Try eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day rather than large ones. This helps the digestive system process food more efficiently.

5. Exercise Regularly

Physical activity plays a key role in maintaining digestive health. Exercise helps food move through your digestive tract and can reduce the risk of constipation. It also promotes the release of hormones that regulate digestion.

Tip: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking, swimming, or cycling, most days of the week.

6. Manage Stress Effectively

Stress can have a significant impact on your digestive health. It can lead to problems such as indigestion, bloating, and even conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Managing stress is crucial for a healthy gut.

Relaxation Techniques: Practice deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or other relaxation exercises to help reduce stress levels.

7. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is essential for overall health, and it’s just as important for your digestive system. Poor sleep habits can contribute to digestive issues, including acid reflux and indigestion.

Tip: Try to get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support your body’s natural processes and allow your digestive system to rest and repair.

8. Avoid Smoking and Excessive Alcohol

Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can harm your digestive health. Smoking can increase the risk of developing acid reflux and stomach ulcers, while alcohol can irritate the stomach lining and affect digestion.

Tip: If possible, quit smoking and limit alcohol intake to reduce strain on your digestive system.

9. Listen to Your Body

Pay attention to how your body reacts after eating certain foods. If you experience discomfort or digestive issues after consuming specific items, it might be a sign that they don’t agree with your digestive system.

Tip: Keep a food diary to track what you eat and any symptoms you experience. This can help identify any foods that might trigger digestive issues.

10. Regular Checkups with a Specialist

Even if you’re feeling well, it’s a good idea to schedule regular checkups with a healthcare provider, especially if you have any digestive symptoms. A gastroenterologist in Surat can provide specialized care and help you prevent or manage digestive disorders such as GERD, IBS, or Crohn’s disease.

Top 10 Gastroenterologists in Surat: There are many experienced gastroenterologists in Surat who can offer expert advice and treatment for any digestive concerns. If you have any ongoing issues or are worried about your digestive health, don’t hesitate to make an appointment.

Final Thoughts

Your digestive system plays a vital role in your overall health, and taking care of it should be a priority. By following these simple and practical tips, you can help ensure your digestive system stays healthy and functions optimally. Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, managing stress, and engaging in regular physical activity are all essential steps in maintaining a healthy gut.If you’re experiencing digestive discomfort or chronic symptoms, it’s important to seek medical attention. A visit to a gastroenterologist in Surat can help diagnose and treat any underlying conditions before they become more serious. Remember, a healthy digestive system is key to a healthier and happier life.

[myaquaplusway]

Will Alkaline Water Give You Diarrhea? A Comprehensive Guide

As health-conscious individuals seek ways to improve their wellness, many turn to alkaline water for its supposed benefits, from boosting hydration to enhancing digestion. But one common question arises: Will alkaline water give you diarrhea?

In this article, we’ll break down what alkaline water is, its potential effects on your digestive system, and whether or not it could lead to discomfort like diarrhea. Let’s explore the science behind it and real-life experiences to help you make an informed decision.

What is Alkaline Water?

Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular drinking water, typically ranging from 8 to 10 (while tap water usually has a pH of around 7). It’s often marketed for its ability to neutralize acid in the body and promote better hydration.

How Is Alkaline Water Made?

Electrolyte-enhanced: Alkaline water is often created through a process called electrolysis, which adds minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These minerals contribute to its slightly higher pH.

Naturally occurring: Some alkaline water comes from natural springs, where water naturally absorbs minerals from rocks, which also raises its pH level.

Can Alkaline Water Cause Diarrhea?

While alkaline water is generally safe for most people, drinking it in excessive amounts may lead to digestive issues, including diarrhea. Here are some key factors to consider:

1. Body’s pH Balance

The human body maintains a delicate pH balance, and consuming large amounts of alkaline water could potentially disrupt it. Drinking water that is too alkaline can alter your stomach’s acidic environment, which is essential for digestion. This could lead to discomfort, bloating, and in some cases, diarrhea.

Real-life Experience: Many users of alkaline water report that their digestive system took time to adjust after switching from regular water to highly alkaline water. If you experience any digestive discomfort, it’s important to reduce consumption and give your body time to adapt.

2. Electrolyte Imbalance

Since alkaline water often contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, it’s crucial to maintain a balanced intake. Drinking large amounts of mineral-rich water could disrupt your electrolyte levels, leading to potential side effects such as dehydration, stomach cramps, or diarrhea.

Tip: Moderation is key. Enjoying a balanced intake of alkaline water is beneficial, but consuming it in excess without a balanced diet could lead to gastrointestinal issues.

3. Pre-existing Health Conditions

Individuals with certain pre-existing health conditions, particularly those related to the digestive system (like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or acid reflux), may experience heightened sensitivity to changes in the pH of their drinking water. If you have any such conditions, it’s best to consult a doctor before significantly changing your water intake.

4. Quality of Alkaline Water

Not all alkaline water is created equal. Some brands add chemicals or artificial enhancers to their products, which could lead to digestive issues. To ensure that you’re drinking clean, pure alkaline water, it’s essential to choose a trusted brand.

Aquaplus Advantage: At Aquaplus, we provide alkaline water in BPA-free bottles, ensuring no harmful chemicals leach into your water. Our water is naturally enriched with essential minerals, promoting optimal hydration without the risk of digestive discomfort.

How to Avoid Diarrhea and Other Side Effects from Alkaline Water

If you’re new to drinking alkaline water, it’s important to introduce it gradually into your routine. Here are some tips for avoiding digestive issues:

Start slow: Begin by drinking small amounts of alkaline water and observe how your body reacts. Gradually increase your intake as your body adjusts.

Stay hydrated: Drink a balanced amount of water throughout the day to maintain proper hydration. Don’t rely solely on alkaline water.

Balance your diet: A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber can help support your body’s natural pH balance and improve digestion.

Consult with a professional: If you have any concerns about switching to alkaline water, particularly if you have a digestive condition, speak to your healthcare provider.

Why Choose Aquaplus Alkaline Water?

At Aquaplus, we understand that quality matters. We provide premium alkaline water in BPA-free bottles that are naturally enriched with essential minerals, ensuring you receive the health benefits without the risk of harmful chemicals. Our water is safe, healthy, and perfect for daily hydration.

We also offer 20-liter water tanks and 500-liter water tanks for homes and offices, so you never run out of clean, alkaline water. Whether you’re looking for a small pitcher for your desk or a larger tank for your family, Aquaplus has you covered.

Conclusion: Alkaline Water and Your Health

In moderation, alkaline water can be a great addition to your daily hydration routine. While it can offer numerous health benefits, including better hydration and improved digestion, it’s essential to drink it in balance. Excessive consumption, especially of water with a very high pH, could lead to digestive discomfort like diarrhea.

Choose a trusted supplier like Aquaplus to ensure the quality of your water. Enjoy the benefits of alkaline hydration without the worry of digestive issues. Visit Aquaplus to discover our range of water solutions and learn more about how alkaline water can enhance your health.

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Discover the Benefits of an Acupuncture Health Center 🌿✨

In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity as a powerful tool for promoting health and wellness. More people are turning to acupuncture health centers to relieve pain, reduce stress, and restore balance. This article will explore what an acupuncture health center offers and the many benefits you can expect from your visit. If you have health issues then visit this site https://choacupuncture.com/

What is an Acupuncture Health Center? 🏥

An acupuncture health center is a specialized clinic where trained practitioners use acupuncture and other holistic techniques to treat a wide range of health issues. Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to balance energy (also known as "Qi" or "Chi") and stimulate healing.

These centers often provide a comprehensive approach to health, offering services such as:

Acupuncture 🎯

Herbal medicine 🌿

Massage therapy 💆‍♂️

Nutritional counseling 🍎

Mind-body therapies 🧘‍♀️

Each treatment is tailored to the individual’s unique needs, focusing on restoring balance and improving overall health.

The Key Benefits of Visiting an Acupuncture Health Center 🌸

Acupuncture health centers provide a wide range of benefits. Below are some of the main reasons people seek out acupuncture treatment:

1. Pain Relief 😌

One of the primary reasons people visit acupuncture health centers is to relieve chronic pain. Whether it’s back pain, arthritis, migraines, or sports injuries, acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain by stimulating the body’s natural painkillers.

2. Stress Reduction 🧘‍♂️

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common issue. Acupuncture helps to calm the nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing feelings of anxiety and tension. Many clients leave their acupuncture sessions feeling refreshed and mentally clear.

3. Boosting Immunity 💪

Regular acupuncture sessions can strengthen your immune system, helping you fend off illnesses. By promoting balance within the body, acupuncture improves overall health and reduces the likelihood of getting sick.

4. Improved Sleep 💤

Struggling with insomnia or restless nights? Acupuncture may help. By targeting points associated with sleep regulation, acupuncture can improve the quality of your sleep, helping you wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

5. Enhanced Digestion 🍽️

For those dealing with digestive issues such as bloating, indigestion, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), acupuncture can be a natural and effective remedy. By balancing the body’s energy, acupuncture helps regulate digestion and alleviates discomfort.

What to Expect at an Acupuncture Health Center 🌱

Your first visit to an acupuncture health center will likely begin with an in-depth consultation. The practitioner will ask questions about your health history, symptoms, and lifestyle. This information helps them understand your body’s imbalances and design a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

The Treatment Process 🎯

Needle Placement: During the session, the practitioner will insert tiny, sterile needles into specific points on your body. These needles are generally painless, and most people find the experience calming.

Relaxation Period: After the needles are in place, you’ll relax for about 20 to 30 minutes. Some people even fall asleep during this time as the body begins to heal and rebalance itself.

Post-Treatment Sensations: After the session, you might feel an immediate sense of relief, calmness, or even a boost of energy. Some people may require several sessions to see long-lasting results, depending on their condition.

Choosing the Right Acupuncture Health Center 🌿

When searching for an acupuncture health center, it's important to find a licensed and experienced practitioner. Here are some tips to guide your search:

Check Credentials: Ensure the practitioner is certified and licensed in acupuncture and any other therapies they provide.

Read Reviews: Look up reviews on platforms like Yelp or Google to see how other clients have experienced the clinic.

Visit the Clinic: If possible, visit the center beforehand to get a sense of the environment and meet the practitioner in person.

Ask Questions: Don’t be afraid to ask about the practitioner’s experience, techniques, and how they can help with your specific health needs. Click here for more information about acupuncture health.

Final Thoughts on Acupuncture Health Centers 🌸✨

Acupuncture health centers provide a safe, natural, and effective way to address a variety of health concerns. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, stress, or digestive issues, acupuncture offers a holistic approach that treats the root cause rather than just the symptoms.

With consistent treatments, acupuncture can help restore balance to your body, boost your immune system, and improve your overall well-being. Take the first step toward better health by visiting an acupuncture health center near you and discovering the benefits for yourself! 🌿🌟

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Nutrition Tips to Take Away in 2024

If you're aiming to improve your eating habits, summer is an ideal time to start. Farmers' markets overflow with fresh fruits and vegetables, barbecues are in full operation, picnic baskets are being filled, and the more relaxed rhythm of school pickups provides ample opportunity for leisurely cooking and enjoying meals outdoors with friends. The following nutrition insights should be considered:

Consider the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean eating pattern, advertised by nutrition specialists, incorporates decades of research supporting its health benefits. These include lower risks of cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and certain cancers. The beauty of it lies in its flexibility; it doesn’t involve calorie counting or food restrictions.

Avocados are indeed nutritious

Whether enhancing a grain bowl or elevating a salad, avocados pack a nutritional punch. They contain heart-healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E (crucial for skin health) and potassium (beneficial for blood pressure). If you haven't yet added avocados to your meals, well now is probably the time.

A daily glass of wine isn't a health guarantee

For years, many believed that drinking a glass or two of red wine daily had heart-health benefits. However, recent research indicates that the potential risks associated with alcohol consumption, including red wine, may outweigh any health advantages. Don’t buy into the morning caffeine delay myth

Some influencers suggest that waiting an hour or two into the day before having caffeine can promote a more natural waking process and reduce an afternoon crash. However, experts say that there is little scientific support for this claim,and for those in specific jobs, delaying caffeine can even pose certain risks.

Cutting back on sodium is beneficial for most people

There has been a debate over the past few decades regarding how much sodium is too much. Recent studies confirm that many individuals in the U.S. consume significantly more sodium than recommended levels. Monitoring intake, aiming for a maximum of 2,300 milligrams per day, is especially wise for those with high blood pressure or concerns about heart health. Shrimp is popular, but sourcing it healthily can be tricky

From a nutritional standpoint, shrimp is a good option: it's high in protein, calcium, and vitamin B12 while being low in harmful saturated fats. However, both farmed and wild-caught shrimp can have environmental and human rights concerns, and some imported varieties have been found to contain prohibited substances such as banned antibiotics. We have guidance on choosing the healthiest and most sustainable shrimp options. Apple cider vinegar may have some benefits, but it's not a miracle cure

Social media promotes a plethora of health claims surrounding apple cider vinegar — from settling stomachs and lowering blood sugar, to clearing acne and helping in weight loss. While most of these claims lack scientific backing, certain studies suggest that apple cider vinegar might have some real benefits. Diet can be as crucial as medication when managing IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and often painful condition characterised by symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. The low-FODMAP diet is often considered an effective treatment and involves temporarily eliminating high-FODMAP foods such as wheat products, legumes, certain nuts, some sweeteners, most dairy, and specific fruits and vegetables. You don't need to drink excessive amounts of water daily for hydration

Hydration bottles may be popular, but experts claim you don’t need to constantly gulp down water throughout the day. Your hydration needs can vary based on activity level, temperature, age and several other factors. Experts provide tips on how to assess if you’re staying adequately hydrated. Concerns about ultra-processed foods are growing

Many recent studies have highlighted the risks associated with consuming ultra-processed foods – including sugary snacks, processed meats, salty chips and pre-packaged meals. These foods have been linked to an increased risk of various health problems such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain gastrointestinal disorders. While research is ongoing to discern the direct effects of ultra-processed foods on health, experts generally advise cutting back on these items whenever possible. (Source: supremhealth.com)

For more relatable, inspirational and lifestyle blogs, please check out my site https://www.thecpdiary.com

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Best Homeopathic Remedies For Diarrhoea, Dysentery, And IBS

Suffering from Diarrhoea, Dysentery, or IBS? These conditions mostly get cured on their own, but sometimes they may require medication and doctor care to be completely cured. Rather than going for conventional medications and ailments, many people prefer homeopathic remedies for Diarrhoea.

Homeopathic remedies are found to be quite effective against various conditions because of their natural healing abilities. One of the many reasons why many people consider homeopathic remedies is because they have almost zero side effects and can be used alongside any other medications.

But before we go ahead and discovering the best homeopathic remedies for diarrhoea, dysentery, or IBS, it is essential to know the causes of symptoms of these conditions. Apart from this, we will also be discussing some lifestyle and dietary tips that are best for managing digestive disorders.

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Oh my fucking god. I've seen this happen in real life.

My so called "high functioning" (we don't use the phrase anymore, but it's still used as the excuse that no one believes him) spouse has health issues that come from his limited diet. He's only in his mid thirties but we've had to rush to hospital a few times and has to have regular colonoscopies to check and other treatments for various conditions that have come about because he can't eat a lot of things. There is no indication that anything other than his diet has caused these things. I love him very much and would like to extend the amount of time i have with him so we asked the doctor for a referral to a dietician, which they agreed to do.

The dietician basically just said, "eat more vegetables" and when we said that each vegetable they suggested was not possible, they literally said "well, you just have to suck it up and do it". He tried to explain that he's autistic, and it's just not possible for him to eat the things they suggested without regurgitating it or basically having a meltdown/panic/being ill for the rest of the day. They just didn't take him seriously, and told him to "grow up".

I was absolutely horrified. I had a more "classic" eating disorder when i was a teenager so I'm pretty well versed in how treatment goes for those things, and i just can't imagine being told to "suck it up" and "grow up" and just eat healthily. I've also been to the dietitian because i had stress induced ibs a while ago and they gently changed their language to accommodate common triggers for people who had had eating disorders. I was on a FODMAP diet (which is very restricted) but they took care to word their explanations in a way not to trigger me.

Why couldn't my spouse's dietician have the same respect for him?! Is it because his autism isn't "obvious"?! How disrespectful can you be to tell a thirty something year old to "suck it up" or "grow up" when they're very earnestly asking for help because their health is suffering and so is their quality of life? We didn't go to them because he'd never attempted the "try eating vegetables" (which trust me, he tries).

We're still stuck. It's lucky that i like experimenting with cooking and don't work a full time job so i have the time to do it. We're also lucky that supplements and medication exists, but it's still not a perfect fix and it also doesn't help the self esteem hit he took with that dietician encounter. It was something that he's been self conscious about, and makes him feel really judged like they thought he was just fucking around, even though, like many autistic people he lives his life very sensibly and seriously and earnestly.

But anyway, rant over. I just get really upset about that dietician.

In terms of tips and tricks, for him, he likes uniform texture and taste in every bite of a meal, so sometimes blending vegetables into soups and sauces works sometimes. Or adjusting the sweetness or acidity of a dish to cover up any strong bitter flavours.

I saw the post again where the OP is like "I don't care if you're autistic, you have to eat vegetables"

Sometimes a disability means you can't do a thing...That is what disability...Means.............

If you are an autistic person who sits around being judgmental and condescending toward every autistic person more disabled than you, you are a tar pit

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Common Gastrointestinal Health Concerns and How to Manage Them

Gastrointestinal health is an important aspect of overall health and well-being. The gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of food, as well as the elimination of waste. However, many people experience various gastrointestinal health concerns at some point in their lives. Some of the most common gastrointestinal health concerns and provide tips on how to manage them.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): GERD is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. To manage GERD, it is important to avoid foods that trigger symptoms, such as spicy or fatty foods. It can also be helpful to avoid eating large meals, as well as eating at least 2-3 hours before lying down. Over-the-counter antacids or prescription medications can also be used to reduce symptoms.

If you’re experiencing frequent stomach pain, or constipation, it might be time to see a gastroenterologist

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a condition that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. To manage IBS, it is important to identify and avoid foods that trigger symptoms. Fiber-rich foods and probiotics can also be helpful in managing IBS. Additionally, stress management techniques, such as yoga or meditation, can be beneficial in reducing symptoms.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): IBD is a group of conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. To manage IBD, it is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet, and to avoid foods that trigger symptoms. Medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, can also be used to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.

Constipation: Constipation is a common condition characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements. To manage constipation, it is important to drink plenty of water and eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Regular physical activity can also be helpful in promoting regular bowel movements. Over-the-counter laxatives can also be used to relieve constipation.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea is a common condition characterized by frequent and loose bowel movements. To manage diarrhea, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. It can also be helpful to eat a diet low in fiber and fat, and to avoid foods that can cause diarrhea, such as spicy or fatty foods. Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications can also be used to relieve symptoms.

It’s important to remember that these are common gastrointestinal health concerns and each individual may have specific triggers and symptoms. If you experience any persistent symptoms, it’s always best to consult with a doctor to determine the cause and the best course of treatment. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, along with regular exercise can help prevent and manage these conditions. Dr. Ninad Deshmukh is a leading consultant gastroenterologist in Pune who have more than 10 years of experience in liver transplant, hepatology, and gastroenterology services.