I had promised to post my latest labs. Here they are. A1c is 6.7, a huge improvement. Triglycerides normal, cholesterol lowest it’s ever been, despite being on keto and eating cholesterol all day long. Itamin D 46, a huge improvement from where I started at 19. Hemoglobin 14.2, which means I am no longer anemic. Yay!
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Top of head
Eyebrow
Corner of eye
Under eye
Under nose
On chin
On the “sore spot.”
Under arm
On wrists
Back to top of head.
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Many of you complain about not having any quick keto meal ideas. So here’s one of my all time favorites.
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The thought that we should be able to eat anything we want with no consequences is a thought we should question. Sugars, grains and seed oils inflame the body, causing a progression of degenerative disease. But is it really possible to live a life without consuming them? Absolutely yes, it is.
Here’s a delicious waffle recipe that uses no sugar, starch, or seed oils. Give it a try.
This survey was conducted online for a period of a week.
The survey consisted of five questions. A summary of the responses is recorded below.
1. Do you remove hair from any body parts other than your face?
Yes, usually - 70%
Not unless my partner requests it - 5%
Only before a first date - 5%
I used to but don’t anymore - 15%
Never - 5%
2. Do you remove your pubic hair?
Yes, usually - 70%
Only before a first date - 5%
Only if my partner requests it - 10%
I used to, but don’t anymore - 10%
Never - 5%
3. If your partner has visible body hair someplace other than their face, does that affect your decision to date them?
Yes - 20%
No - 80%
4. If your partner has visible body hair someplace other than their face, does that affect your decision to have sex with them?
Yes - 20%
No - 80%
5. What is your gender?
Male - 25%
Female - 70%
Other - 5%
The first interesting thing to me is that 70% of people are removing their pubic hair, even though only 20% of people say it matters to them if their partner has it. I wondered if that 70% reflected only females, since 70% of respondents were female, but of those who answered “Yes, usually” to the question of do you remove your pubic hair, 29% were male, 7% were other, and 64% were female.
The only truly disturbing thing for me was that 20% of people allow visible body hair to be a deciding factor in whether they date someone. We really are a vain bunch.
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And yet, I’ve learned to make accommodations in my daily life so that I can continue in a somewhat normal manner. Instead of carrying in groceries, I put them in a little cart and push them in. Instead of standing in front of the sink and leaning over to wash dishes, I have a stool I sit on. I have also learned to make accommodations so that I can have a satisfying sex life.
One day my back was acting up, and my partner wanted to have sex. It had been acting up for several days, but I just didn’t want to put off having sex any longer, so we went ahead, with a few modifications. Lying on my side put less pressure on my back, so we opted for that. The rhythmic pelvic motions seemed to gently massage my lower back. As my partner caressed my skin, my pain seemed to recede into the background.
After a few days of this, my back didn’t seem to hurt as much, and seemed stronger. Could it be that sex is a good way to manage chronic pain?
I went looking for support for this idea. It turns out, there is some. According to Psychology Today,
“…research consistently shows that oxytocin not only increases emotional connection, it also promotes a sense of calm and well-being, and reduces the effects of stress (as measured by blood pressure and cortisol), all of which are relevant in reducing perceptions of pain. In fact, oxytocin is currently being tested as an avenue of treatment for neuropathic and inflammatory pain.” (1)
Oxytocin is released when the skin is caressed or massaged, and during orgasm. Also released are serotonin, phenylalanine, and natural endorphins, all of which increase feelings of satisfaction.
Even if we just lay in bed, hold each other and caress each others’ skin, this produces a powerful sense of well-being. And for the 30 seconds or so that it takes to have an orgasm, your pain will be totally forgotten. In the minute or two following orgasm, there will still be decreased levels of pain. At least, that’s been my experience.
And if you are alone, without a partner, well, orgasm is still possible. Invest in some “toys” and have a go at it. I have found orgasm followed by meditation helps prolong my feelings of physical well-being.
1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/paintracking/201111/the-healing-powers-sex
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