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From bedbound to on the mat #LongCovidRecovery

@Trunginflow @muscleforlife What are some good foods for this?

@muscleforlife Yeah, hunger can be a sign of a calorie deficit. But it's also crucial to focus on nutrient density. Eating foods that fill you up without a ton of calories can help.

Dieting is literally just the practice of being voluntarily hungry for controlled periods of time. If you aren't hungry, you probably aren't in a deficit.

It’s kind of weird how everyone in the family randomly picks where they sit around the table and then proceeds to sit in those exact spots for every meal for the rest of their lives.

Could we please receive clarity soon on whether we’re facing a period of temporary inflation or a civilisational collapse where we live in caves and eat weeds. Thank you for your attention to this matter

@IranDefenceForc Yes!

Would you visit Iran once the war is over? Yes or no? 👇

I drink coffee within 10 minutes of waking up, and nothing you say will change that.

@Dave_it_up Thank you for this detailed overview. I’m currently tapering olanzapine, have a year left. Is that drug in the same boat?

Are You on a Benzodiazepine? The War with Iran May Affect Availability - Make a Plan, Now! The instability in the Arabian Gulf has effectively cut off 90 percent of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as of March 2026, and this directly impacts the chemical precursors required to manufacture benzodiazepines like diazepam, clonazepam, Ativan, and lorazepam. Most of these medications are produced in India, where pharmaceutical plants rely on petroleum-derived feedstocks, specifically benzene and toluene, sourced from the Gulf. These drugs are entirely synthetic. Their molecular structures are built from carbon rings that originate in crude oil. The math on the chemical mass looks like this: Amount of petroleum in particular benzodiazepines: • Diazepam: 72% • Clonazepam: 69% • Lorazepam: 63% Generic manufacturers in India and China are facing a "precursor drought." When oil prices stay above $100 a barrel and the Strait remains blocked, the cost of synthesizing these carbon rings exceeds the profit margin for generic drugs. Manufacturers often respond by halting production. To understand this, you have to look at the specific chemical building blocks. Benzodiazepines are constructed like Lego sets, and the Arabian Gulf provides the "plastic" for almost every piece. When that region goes offline, the global chemical labs may run out of the specific intermediates needed to even begin making the drug. The "Aromatic" Bottleneck The core of every benzodiazepine is a benzene ring. While benzene can be made elsewhere, the Arabian Gulf is the world's primary source of "chemical grade" benzene and toluene. These are extracted from crude oil during a process called naphtha reforming. If the Gulf stops exporting, the following specific precursor chemicals, the "ingredients before the ingredients", vanish from the global market: Sudden discontinuation of these medications carries severe medical risks, so you need a plan. Benzodiazepines regulate the GABA receptors in the brain, essentially acting as a nervous system brake. If that brake is removed abruptly, the brain enters a state of hyper-excitation. This can lead to status epilepticus, a series of continuous, life-threatening seizures, alongside cardiovascular collapse and delirium tremens. You cannot "white-knuckle" your way through a benzodiazepine shortage; it is a physical emergency. Make a Contingency Plan If you take these medications, you should establish a backup plan with your doctor now. - Possibly Begin a Safety Taper: Ask your provider for a written schedule that gradually reduces your dose over several months. You need this plan in your possession so you can begin a controlled step-down if your pharmacy cannot fulfill a refill. The new recommendations are to taper at 5% - 10% max, every two weeks. At the end, I include a link to a PDF you can share with your doctor. - Ensure Strength Flexibility: Ask your doctor to include a note in your electronic health record that allows the pharmacist to dispense equivalent doses using different tablet strengths. For example, if 10 mg tablets are out of stock, the pharmacist should be authorized to give you two 5 mg tablets. - Use Independent Pharmacies: Chain retailers use automated inventory systems that are highly vulnerable to regional supply gaps. Local, independent pharmacies often use different wholesalers and can manually search for stock that the larger chains cannot access. - Know the Equivalencies: If your specific medication vanishes, your doctor may need to switch you to a different benzodiazepine. In a crisis, the rough conversions are: - The medical community is already seeing shortages in injectable lorazepam used for emergency seizure control in hospitals. Taking these steps now creates a buffer between your health and the volatility in the Middle East. This is good guide tapering guide published by a consortium of different providers. I noticed that for some reason the PDF does not display well on Safari on an iPad. Choose the option to save it to your computer, then open it. It does open in the Brave browser. acmt.net/wp-content/upl…

@Mr_Husky1 My son calls his kitchen learning tower his “beep beep” as I used to move it around and say “beep beep” when I needed people to move.

Admit it: Your kid mispronounced a word three years ago and now the whole family says it that way. What's the word in your house? (We still say 'pasketti' and I’m not stopping anytime soon.)

@im_Eba @1ssve What the fuck do you want parents to do? Leave their kids at home with a water bowl??

@1ssve it’s kinda wild how people with kids get flexibility and everyone else just expected to sit there like robots.

At my next job, I’m gonna lie about having a kid so I can leave the office anytime I want like everyone else with kids

Penny Wong accidentally saying the quiet bit out loud - for Labor the US relationship is more important than the Australian environment. Who do this lot think they work for?

If Labor is worried about petrol prices they should stop cheer-leading the war that’s driving them up. Oppose the war. Stand for peace.

@RogerSeheult @gpanger Is red light safe for the eyes?

The is one of the most prestigious scientific journals in the world now acknowledging the benefits of long wavelength light (red or infrared light) therapy and the fact that we are indoors more now than ever before. For those that have had to endure scorn from fellow clinicians when talking about the benefits, this is validation. For those who still think this is woo woo, open a journal and your mind and realize that the world is passing you by. This is now the science!

@micheal_ws18 The moment I walked in.

At what point did you stop caring about people watching you in the gym?

I was applying for Australian citizenship and the interviewer asked, "Do you have a criminal record?" I said, "No. Is that still required?"

@optimistictory No, I love them! You get to see what’s on the menu in your own time and it’s easy to split bills. What’s not to like?!

Dear restaurant owners: We all hate the QR code menus. Stop. -everyone

@NukitToBeSure Awesome! I’ll look out for it.

@mixtapehero Not these- they have no battery, but the new version that is coming- the Torch 2, will have a battery and be suitable for planes.

Get Sick Less The Nukit Lantern 222nm Far-UVC disinfection lamp is back in stock for US and International sales. nukit222.com/products/nukit… Far-UVC is effective against all airborne and surface pathogens. Extensive Third Party Testing- effective, eye and skin safe, no ozone. Retweets and reposts are appreciated🙏🏻

@arthur0x We have a trip to Thailand and Bali booked for June. Is it likely those flights will be cancelled?

If the Strait of Hormuz situation doesn't get resolved in the next 2 weeks, half of the flights in Asia will likely get cancelled in the next 2 months. Australia and some Southeast Asia countries will get hit the hardest. Even if Aussie Airlines are willing to pay the premium it will take them 40+ days to arb in the jet fuel cargoes from Europe and US vs 15-16 days from Singapore and Korea which they usually import from. There is just no other way you can magically conjure up the jet fuel supply when Asia refineries can't produce them.

@DrSkin_ I use azaelic 10% in the morning and a retinol in the evening. Love this combo! I’m going to try and get a tret prescription though, so may have to pull back for a bit.

Yes, you can use both , but introduce them slowly to avoid irritation. You can use azelaic acid in the morning and retinol at night, or alternate nights depending on your skin tolerance. Always use sunscreen. I posted about this because some people don’t know the difference and also an option for people that can’t use retinoids for example women trying to conceive or pregnant women.

Retinol vs Azelaic acid… which one is better?

@OboLords @layxsnv I’m loving the Pilates / strength training combo!

@layxsnv Have you considered adding Pilates to your routine? Paired with weight training, it can be an effective way to build strength and improve muscle definition.

What burns belly fat cause I need this stomach flat flat in 2 months 😭