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F24 115 lb 5’-5”
Trying to ween off my PPI and switch to something natural .

Learning about slippery elm and marshmallow root.
Recommendation for the best form/brand for these ingredients? Any teas or mix ins or recipes - please give brand names if recommending.

Or if there’s something that better worked for you like a certain drink or snack or different herb or literally anything, please tell me your experience!

Always looking for remedies, just wanting to get to a point where using a PPI or any acid reducer would be on as needed emergency basis. (As I still dabble in occasional acid things like tomato sauces). I’m not perfect so I’m not going to convince myself that I’m never touching a tomato again haha.

I have some sealed cartoned egg white I bought weeks or months ago I don’t remember but it doesn’t expire for another 18 days.

Have not opened, are they really still okay to open and eat today?
After opening them, how long can I continue to use it?

Hello, I have combo skin. T-zone is oily, but smile line area, space between my brows and chin get very dry.

Right now I’m pretty satisfied with my skin and routine (mostly Medicube products) however I occasionally get slightly flaky around areas where I’m treating acne. I used to put on a lightweight water based moisturizer at any point of the day when I noticed flaking, but I don’t enjoy keeping up with a little jar and also avoiding needing to touch my face during the day, even if it’s to put on more lotion.

Can I use something such as the Medicube “PDRN Pink Peptide Toner” with a sprayer instead? Essentially a lightweight mid day rehydration but in a spray bottle.
Not sure if anyone does something like this. I’m only willing to look at brands offered at Ulta or on Amazon. (I’m aware of the iffy-ness of Amazon skincare).

Preferably under $25 :)

I used to use THC everyday, pen and or bong.
Literal baby hits periodically through the night to relax.

After 5 years, one day I randomly started feeling nauseous and I have emetophobia, so of course I start getting anxious and paranoid that I’m gonna be sick. Typically I could play video games or do something to distract myself, but this time I could not. Same dosage and everything. Second time I tried, I just instantly felt nauseous.

I’m aware there’s some sort of interaction or metabolizing going on that the MTHFR mutation screws with in regard to weed… so 2 questions:

1: Can someone dumb it down and explain in kindergarten terms, why/how people with MTHFR may experience a more intense high with smaller amounts of THC? Articles use too big of sciency terms and explanations for me to really understand.

2: Why so suddenly after 5 years did this occur? I used to enjoy it so much to relax after a rough day.. now I just have my rough day and continue with a rough night because I haven’t touched THC in months.

Very odd and disappointing occurrence for me. I’m proud that I quit, I’m just extremely curious about the reasoning behind the situation.

Studying! I love studying. I’ve been designing for about 1 year now and I have major testing anxiety, so I’ve been pushing off exams.

I did fire tech course and NFSA class a year ago so it’s out of my brain.

At this point, what are the best study guides, practice tests, books to buy. (Specifically from where).

And what is the NFPA 13 hand book all about? Is this going to be game changer to read?

What NFPAs do I need to know (just book identity/titles). How much OSHA stuff I gotta know?

I’m just a very nervous 24 yr old girly and prefer to be beyond over prepared. I got through college (architecture school) so I figured I got this! Job is stressful, but I think this is the career path I want to continue down haha.

Trying to comprehend this code that's under "Hose Stream Allowance," and comparing it to a circumstance.
It reads:

"19.1.6.1 Systems with Multiple Hazard Classifications.
For systems with multiple hazard classifications, the hose stream allowance and water supply duration shall be in accordance with one of the following:

(1) The water supply requirements for the highest hazard classification within the system shall be used.

(2) The water supply requirements for each individual hazard classification shall be used in the calculations for the design area for that hazard.

* (3) for systems with multiple hazard classifications where the higher classification only lies within single rooms less than or equal to 400 ft2 in Area with no such room as adjacent, the water supply requirements for the principal occupancy shall be used for the remainder of the system."

Let's say I am calculating my design area as light hazard.
4 rooms in that area are Ordinary hazard, yet the remainder/majority of the design area is light hazard. The heads in the OH rooms are set to the right spacing and calculated for 0.15 density. OH rooms are surrounded with full height walls to deck, and do not follow criteria for #3 in the above code because 2 of them are adjacent. (Light hazard areas have drop ceilings, separated from everything else) I also do not want to go with #1 as I do not want to calculate the entire design area with OH density, (again, only the heads in OH rooms are set at that density).

I'm understanding that I will go with #2 in the above code.
Should this light hazard calculated design area have a 250 gpm hose stream allowance, or simply show as 100 gpm?

If my example made no sense, please ask specific questions for context!

This question is for people who know what the moody center is like in combination with knowledge of the eternal sunshine tour crowd…

I’m going on the first night, assigned seat so I really just want to be able to be in there when she starts performing, I don’t care about anything else.

I’d prefer not to wait outside due to the heat recently
I bought parking for the manor garage
It takes me 30-40 min to get there

With all those considerations, when should I leave? Concert begins at 8pm I believe. I just don’t know if the waiting is awful due to lines or if waiting in line has good shade. I don’t know, given my circumstances, what’s advised? And any advice for moody center/ Eternal sunshine tour stuff would be appreciated!

What do I need to know about this REM bear?
I’m going to the first night of the Austin concert and I don’t know the information on this cute bear!

Do I need to show up at a certain time to get one? Is it a pop up near the moody center? Is there somewhere I can just order online?

I must buy this bear it’s precious

24F, 5’5”, 115 lbs.
I’ve always struggled with constipation, but after an ER visit a while back, I care a lot more! Now I usually only have a bowel movement if I eat and then immediately take my Adderall afterward (I’m assuming because it’s a stimulant).

I recently had an upper endoscopy and was diagnosed with gastritis, so I’ve been taking Esomeprazole magnesium 20 mg nightly for about 5 weeks. I’m hoping to eventually taper off, but if I skip even one day, I feel like I get rebound acid, so I’m unsure when or how to try reducing it.

As for the constipation: my GI told me that daily MiraLAX is fine, but I keep seeing mixed opinions online. My biggest fear is long‑term dependency or developing a so‑called “lazy bowel.”

My routine:

Days 1–3: I can’t produce a good bowel movement

Days 3–5: I take half a cap of MiraLAX in the morning, drink plenty of water until lunch, eat lunch, take my Adderall, and then I finally have a decent bowel movement

Cycle repeats.

I’m worried: Is it true that long‑term MiraLAX use can make the intestines or colon stop contracting normally? I’ve tried Dulcolax with no success. I eat oatmeal, chia seeds, apples, and broccoli every day, so I’m definitely getting enough fiber. I’m wondering what natural alternatives exist. I’ve heard aloe can help, but I’ve also heard it can cause the same dependency issues as MiraLAX. If there are natural options that work similarly to MiraLAX, I’d love to hear about them — including specific brands. I’m honestly scared of psyllium husk because of the bulk. If I ever took it and didn’t drink enough water that day, I’m terrified it could cause a blockage. Obviously I’m high anxiety. I’m thinking of trying dried prunes (maybe dipped in chocolate to make them more appealing). I’m getting desperate, but I really don’t want to rely on a name‑brand laxative at my age. I’m too young y’all.

I want to one day get off birth control. My main goal is to see if birth control has been what caused my years of mood swings and mental complications.

Currently 24F and taking since I was 17.

Physician recommended lower hormone birth control and essentially weening off in a way for the next few years I guess (I have no need to immediately get off and don’t want to consider other forms of BC)…

What am I to expect? I’m going from Loryna to Norethind-eth estrad 1-0.02 mg.

I stopped getting a period at all 3 years ago.
I know to expect maybe some spotting or irregular periods again. Is there anything that’s happened to someone when switching in the manner that I am?
God awful acne? Worsened mood swings? Weight gain? I have a full understanding everyone’s body is different, just wanna hear thoughts.
Other things I got going on: gastritis (I take Esomeprazole magnesium for), MTHFR mutation (taking supplements for), 120lb. Panic disorder, general anxiety, ADHD (taking Adderall) Idk if any of that matters, but if someone happens to be in the same boat!

I have some pretty severe issues with having my boyfriend as my sole happiness. If he leaves to go somewhere to get food or something, I’ll ask how long he’ll be, and I’ll feel like I’m missing out on time with him or wasting time by being alone doing nothing etc.

Typical of all my past relationships even in high school.
I don’t really have many friends, I definitely don’t make the time to go see them because my brain is thinking “I’d rather spend time with my boyfriend” and being lazy.

Any who… I’ve had terrible fall outs with friends, my best friend passed away when I was in college…
But all my fear of abandonment and constant need to be in a relationship started before the fall outs and being abandoned in any way. I grew up in what I’d say the most loving and caring house hold, I’m an only child with not many cousins so I was praised all my life by family… how is it that I so severely have these feelings? I have no childhood memories of feeling straight up abandoned.
The only things I could even think of is the fact I was an only child and I played alone… which now as an adult, I HATE doing anything alone. Could it be other mental issues that triggered this one, or genetic?

I have read many forums on 13R v. 13 and I am at a stand-still for my situation.

Let's say there's a project for a non-profit organization that provides things like food and housing, like a food pantry.

it's of wood construction and not exceeding 60ft in height.

There are bedrooms and other rooms such as "food storage and distribution", meeting room, walk in cooler, waiting room, public restroom, etc.

If all of those food and public related rooms were to be reidentified as "multi-function" or maybe more specifically just "living space", would you be able to carry-on with a 13R design for the fire sprinkler system? Which label would be better, and lastly, if it were all to be bedrooms, living spaces and one walk in cooler, can I still design for 13R and just run the one cooler head as light hazard?

Anyone here have MTHFR gene mutation and gastritis?

Am I taking the right supplement to be helping my issue?
I take:
L Methyl Folate 15mg Plus Methyl B12 Cofactor – High Potency, Active 5-MTHF Form - Supports Mood, Methylation, Cognition – Bioactive Forms of Vitamin B9 & B12 from Amazon…

I tell my physician and GI but both of them just kinda say “yes that helps.” But i guess at this point i want to hear others’ experience or if they have a better supplement to suggest given that I have both conditions and I believe both are affected by deficiencies in some B vitamin.

Needing advice and suggestions.

Already have a diet of pretty much h chicken, salmon, broccoli, rice and oatmeal. As plain as it gets!

Upper endoscopy done a few weeks ago, stomach lining looked inflamed, went home with a gastritis paper, you know all that fun stuff…

Started on 20mg Esomeprazole magnesium 2.5 weeks ago, have had maybe 3 manageable flare ups at night and 2 “oh my god this woke me up” flare ups, otherwise all the other days I was completely fine. Definitely less often than when I wasn’t taking this.

I don’t ever want to take this medication forever, don’t want to be reliant and I already have so many other deficiencies. Been following GERD diet, etc.

WHEN DO I START WEENING OFF. I understand it’s all dependent on symptoms, however I just want to see a ball park of how many weeks I should be consistently taking this everyday and then when I should start doing every other day.