Posts by SecretSlaveClass

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How are awake JWs going to deal with the life and death, Dual Power of Suicide, no blood card issue?

by Island Man in

there was a recent leak of a letter to congregations regarding a new dpa no blood card.

part of the letter reads as follows:.

as a reminder, you should provide copies of your completed advance decision document to (1) those who served as witnesses, (2) your general practitioner (doctor), and (3) your congregation secretary.

SecretSlaveClass

Wow nothing says desperation more than forcing documentation of a personal nature to be tied in with the cult. Pretty clever way to sniff out the "disobedient to the GB" demographic. Fucking abhorrent cult.

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Tell me what you think.

by Aroq in

ok, i'm willing, and thinking about going to the meetings, but there is a catch.

i'm not, nor ever be a jw.

i know too much about their beliefs.

SecretSlaveClass

I agree with other posters. Going would send conflicting messages. All you need do is show them facts and they'll soon see the fiction.

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We Need to Vote God Out of Politics

by Village Idiot in

here is an excellent article from the salt lake tribune on the issue of having "god" mixed with politics.

the author makes the point that gods are merely a reflection of people's egos who just happen to say whatever it is the believer wants to believe.. here are some excerpts: .

"the rev.

SecretSlaveClass

Awesome post VI. I would definitely vote for a no god law in politics!

It is my firm opinion this country won't see a Republican POTUS is until they drop their religious rhetoric. This is reflected in the decline of religious people in the US. I just wish the decline would accelerate.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

Heaven:

There is always time to exercise. Seriously, who can't afford thirty minutes a day? If you'd like I can give you a list of easy to do exercises to get your heart rate up and you can do them in front of the TV instead of being sedentary during your favorite show.

I would be happy to help you, just ask.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

GrreatTeacher:

Some questions.

Which disks were herniated in the original accident? I'm assuming the damage was to his lower lumbar area judging by the leg pain (pinching or infringement of the sciatica).

Were they partially herniated, or did they suffer tearing?

Hyper rotation of the spine is often more destructive than impact injuries, unfortunately.

And yes it is entirely possible that the long term effects from running contributed to the deterioration of both vertebrae and discs.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

GrreatTeacher:

Planking works the entire core muscle group as well as most of your other muscle groups as stabilizers. It definitely helps build a strong core. However, because planking requires your legs and torso be stretched out and suspended between your two extended anchor points, there is no support for your back and if you have weak abdominal strength to begin with, you will not even have their support in keeping a straight spine, so I do not recommend planking for spinal injuries.

Rather lie on your back so your spine is firmly supported and do bent knee leg raises for your lower abdominal wall or hanging leg raises but be sure to tilt your pelvis upwards only slightly. For the upper abdomen do "cheat" crunches. This involves lying on your back, folding your arms across your chest, bending your knees with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Now lift your scapulae off the ground no more than two or three inches in a slight curling motion, exhale and concentrate on squeezing your abdominal muscles and hold the position for three seconds, relax letting your scapulae drop back down to the ground as you inhaleso your entire upper body is in full contact with the ground. Repeat.

You can google or YouTube these exercises to get a complete picture on the correct form for performing these exercises.

Calcium carbonate is king as far as bone supplements go. Glucosamine will help slow down cartilage and disk wear and tear. It is possible to increase bone density right up until your 70's with moderate resistance exercises.

Is it his actual vertebrae that are deteriorating?

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

Great idea. The isolation and depression that the WTS can inflict on people can often feed into real health and fitness issues.
I think you can't beat basic walking and hiking for both body and mind benefits and improvement.

Thank you. And yes walking and swimming carry no risk with them unless your heart condition is bad even mild exercise could prove lethal, in which case medication is usually used to get the patient to the point of health where exercise is possible (like Lipitor). Of course you could also drown😜

But on weekends hiking and mountain biking are always my first choice of exercises.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

LV101:

Walking briskly for 30 minutes a day is fine for burning excess calories and staying healthy. To burn extra calories and make that cardiovascular system optimal you could make things more interesting too by walking different hills, up stairs and for fun and put some emphasis on different muscle groups, walk backwards. It may sound silly, but it challenges different muscle groups by changing the focus of workload. It will also do wonders for improving your sense of balance.

I doubt your friend's high blood pressure has anything to do with running. Marathon runners in general usually have excellent vitals. It's for the reasons I stated before that I don't recommend marathon running. Another aspect of the risks are often that the damage caused by marathon or endurance running is cumulative and are only made manifest years later, others are more immediate. But endurance running is not a good idea at any rate if he already has a pre-existing problem with BP. Hypertension is one of the very symptoms which kill marathon runners, particularly those who are over the age of 60 with a second cardiac problem like atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease. The truth is though, very few marathon runners ever die of heart failure - statistics show this very clearly.

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

Magnum:

Indeed. Unfortunately the health and fitness industry is packed with what I call the "tripple F" - fake, fraud and fad. It stands to reason since it's a multi billion dollar a year business in the US alone so every scam artist under the sun is looking to cash in on the gullible and uninformed much to the detriment of their health and wallet. It doesn't just irritate me, it makes my blood boil. These charlatans are misdirecting all those in need of help in their greedy direction. The FDA just don't have the resources to focus on these rotten apples unfortunately.

FadeToBlack:

Try setting your cell phone timer to go off every 30-40 minutes. Stand up from your desk and do some passive stretches (not forcing the stretches). Simply keeping your legs straight and letting your torso dangle with your hands towards the floor for two minutes then stretching up towards the ceiling with outstretched arms, imagining you're trying to touch the ceiling while standing on the tips of your toes, then clasp both hands behind your back and go into a low squat while trying to raise your joined arms up behind you will stretch every muscle in your body. Do each stretch semester for about 30 seconds. Repeat every day and I guarantee you will see noticeable results within two weeks.

As a side note, stretching doesn't only allow for supple muscles and connective tissues, but also a nice, elastic Hepatic portal system!

Rebelfighter:

Sorry to read you suffer from something so debilitating. Have they figured out the cause of the migraines or have they simply chosen to treat the symptoms?

In your case should you decide to begin resistance training, I would only do very light weights with high repetitions until the muscles feel fatigues, but not sore! I would also highly recommend moderate walking and looking into yoga (not any of the many types of transcendental yoga). You can easily teach yourself by watching some excellent YouTube videos or reading highly recommended beginners books on the subject.

Whenever you feel that loss of appetite, try making yourself a protein smoothie with one of the excellent whey protein brands, your favorite fruit and skim milk. No matter how put off eating you are, it's hard to resist a delicious smoothie!

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Health, fitness and recovery advice

by SecretSlaveClass in

i hope this is okay with you simon, but since i've noticed the number of forum members looking to discuss or seek advice on various health issues i thought it would be a good idea to start a thread dedicated to this topic alone.

any discussions or advice on these matters could be put here where any and all would be welcome to jump in with any help they could offer.

i am working on the first questions at the moment taken from the cognac/morpheus weight loss thread.

SecretSlaveClass

Sorry this line is all wrong. A combination of auto spell and poor proof reading on my part.

1) Increases in norepinephrine which helps the brain cancer meat the effects of stress

It should have read:

1) Increases in norepinephrine which helps the brain combat the effects of stress