Polls: Health & Fitness

- **Key Nutrients**: Heme iron (highly absorbable), complete protein (18-20% by weight), taurine, B12, zinc.

- **Current Use**:

- *Asia*: Blood tofu (China), *tiết canh* (Vietnam).

- *Africa*: Maasai blood-milk mixes, Ethiopian *kitfo*.

- *Europe*: Black pudding (UK), *blodplättar* (Sweden).

- **Historical Context**: Spartan *melas zomos* (blood-pork broth) contrasted with Athenian grain-heavy diets. Skeletal studies show Spartans had **lower rates of growth stunting/anemia**—possibly linked to blood's bioavailable iron/protein.

#### **2. Protein Distribution in Livestock**

A 100kg pig contains:

- **Blood (3L)**: 540g protein (20% total).

- **Organs**: 60% (liver/heart = taurine/CoQ10).

- **Bones**: 20% (collagen/gelatin).

- **Muscle**: Just 20%.

*Avoiding blood/organs wastes 80% of potential nutrients.*

#### **3. Modern Paradox**

- **Supplement Industry**: Sells synthetic versions of nutrients abundant in blood (iron, B12).

- **Religious Taboos**: Judaism/Islam ban blood; Christianity (Acts 15) initially prohibited it. Hygiene may have played a role, but cooking eliminates pathogens.

**Final Thought**: If blood is safe, nutrient-dense, and traditional—why exclude it? The answer may lie in culture, not nutrition.

Contrary to claims, there’s little or no evidence that drinking raw milk provides health benefits, including protection from certain infectious diseases, said Dr. Megin Nichols, the deputy director of the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases at the C. D. C. The Food and Drug Administration says pasteurizing milk kills the virus.

The F. D. A. said in a statement that there are no scientifically proven benefits to drinking raw milk and that “the health risks are clear.”

The sale of raw milk is illegal or heavily restricted in around two dozen states, and the F. D. A. bans the interstate sale of raw milk. But a growing number of states allow producers to sell raw milk directly to consumers.

Eviane Leidig, a postdoctoral researcher at Tilburg University in the Netherlands who researches extremist movements, said the consumption of raw or unprocessed foods had emerged as a rallying cry on parts of the political right. Pasteurized milk, which these groups falsely claim is injected with dangerous chemicals, is referred to as “state-approved milk.”

“The consumption of raw milk, raw meat and raw eggs is a right-wing subculture that has been growing in popularity over the last few years,” Dr. Leidig said.

Todd Callaway, a professor in the department of animal and dairy science at the University of Georgia, said that modern dairy farms had made raw milk safer to drink than it once was, but that “it’s still not a great idea” to drink raw milk, which may still contain dangerous germs. Nearly all store-bought milk is pasteurized.

“I don’t know that a lot of people understand what pasteurization is,” Dr. Callaway said. “It’s just heat treatment. There are no chemicals being pumped in.”

Can we also address that it's FUCKING BIZARRE we drink other animals breast milk? Don't misunderstand. I'm NOT giving up cheese!! But milk itself IS KINDA weird!

"Somewhat" as in a moderate reasonable amount that a casual natural lifter could achieve by simply doing some pushups every now and again 🤣

Guys, do you like girls who are into sports? Or girls who wear sporty outfits?

Girls, do you practice any sport? Are you into sporty style of clothes?

It's recommended to wash them every 3-6 months - more if you sweat a lot, have pets, eat in bed, drool (yes a majority of humans do), etc.

https://www.marthastewart.com/2221370/how-wash-pillows

A household chore that we all love to do...

But how often do we do it?

How often do you clean the toilet?

Please vote in the poll, and tell us your story in an opinion.

BONUS Question: Is there a toilet brush within easy access?

The worst body aches you ever had?

Do you take a daily multi-vitamin? If so, what kind do you take?

Please vote in the poll.

One of the major topics in medical science today is about "Bodyoids."

These are human bodies born in artificial wombs, that are not conscious used to harvest their organs to make up for the tremendous shortage of organs for people who need transplants, to get stem cells from, to harvest for their body parts and to do research on instead of using animals.

It's the stuff of science fiction movies but we might not be too far away from being able to make it a reality.

The question is should we?

Is it a good idea? Or is it a bad idea?

Tbh sanitizers in medical facilities are just so mind numbingly counter productive it defies logic. Why would you create super bugs among the most vulnerable patients?

And This should probably be on my take but, Parents keeping their kids sanitized is child abuse! THEY NEED TO GET DIRTY! They need to develop their OWN effective immune system!! Stop it! Let em get filthy!!

Lastly, FINISH YOUR RX!! Future generations are NOT going to have effective antibiotics if we don't start finish the prescribed regimen!!

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2014/02/stop-spread-superbugs

WebMD:

A small amount of dribbling after urinating, also known as post-micturition dribble (PMD), is a common phenomenon, especially as men age, and is often considered normal.

Why it happens:

Urethral muscle relaxation: The muscle that controls urine flow in the urethra relaxes after urination, sometimes allowing trapped urine to leak out.

Prostate size: As men age, the prostate gland can enlarge, potentially affecting the urethra and leading to PMD.

Pelvic floor muscles: Strong pelvic floor muscles can sometimes trap urine, leading to dribbling after urination.

When to seek medical advice:

While PMD is often normal, it's important to consult a doctor if the dribbling is excessive, accompanied by other symptoms like pain, burning, or difficulty urinating, or if it significantly impacts daily life.

Harvard Med school:

Many men dribble urine shortly after they have finished using the toilet and the bladder feels empty. Even waiting a moment and shaking the penis before zipping up won't stop it. The medical term for this is post-micturition dribbling. It's common in older men because the muscles surrounding the urethra — the long tube in the penis that allows urine to pass out of the body — don't squeeze as hard as they once did. This leaves a small pool of urine at a dip in the urethra behind the base of the penis. In less than a minute after finishing, this extra urine dribbles out.

Though dribbling after urination is more likely to affect men, women get it, too. A study conducted in 1997 reported that the prevalence of post-void dribbling in women was 30% to 50%. Depending on the age group, the highest prevalence is among women aged 65 to 74.

i know some here struggle staying alert and awake during the day so what mainly keeps you from just wanting to go home and get under your covers?