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Comment on What are butterflies in our stomach? by Regina Richards

Regina Richards — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:40:06 +0000

Thanks. Very Helpful Article. I have binge eating disorder and have been abstinent for about 7 months. I initially wondered if these flutters that felt like an adrenalin wash you’d get after being in a fender bender or other frightening, but non-injurious situation were caused by my body reacting to no longer abusing sugar, caffeine, gluten, etc. But then I noticed they seemed to be tied to current stress or memories of past stressful events. After 7 months, though I rarely crave food anymore, when I am in a stressful situation I do get this odd reaction in my gut that seems very out of proportion to the stressful event. I recognize I could easily calm this reaction with a binge, but I choose not to. I wait it out, even if it takes hours. A warm bath or a distraction like a good book or movie usually helps.

The fact that my stomach brain is reacting to current stress or memories/associations with former stressful events makes a weird sort of instinctive sense.

Comment on Do “black” people absorb more heat than “white” people? by mr mcpoopie head

mr mcpoopie head — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:43:50 +0000

eat poo it tastes good:)

Comment on Was Goliath just a misunderstood BFG*? by Akin

Akin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:01:22 +0000

Big…yes. Giant..definitely. But friendly? um, I think not. Interesting piece though.

Comment on Should I wear a helmet while riding? by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:43:28 +0000

Hi Tim, I’ve heard this argument before, but it goes one step further. That is, if we don’t have compulsory helmet laws more people will ride bikes. More people riding = a larger bike culture, which ultimately makes it safer for bikers on the road.

My argument is that compulsory helmet laws shouldn’t impact on whether people ride or not. It’s not a big deal to shove a helmet on your head – so people shouldn’t make it one.

Plus, even if the sequence of events that leads to more people riding is true, there will be an interim period where it will be less safe for riders: when people are riding without helmets and there aren’t more cyclists on the road.

Thoughts?

Wendy

Comment on Should I wear a helmet while riding? by Tim

Tim — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:49:56 +0000

I’m pretty late to this party, I know, but where do you stand on compulsory helmet laws as a public health policy? I don’t have any references for these claims, but I know that I have read them somewhere / had these thoughts myself:
1. When compulsory helmet laws were introduced in Australia, the number of riders/people taking up riding decreased.
2. We live in the / one of the most obese nations in the world. The health costs of treating obesity is huge
3. If compulsory helmet laws were repealed, I would still wear a helmet most of the time. Lots of people I know would also. I think you would too.
4. I reckon (citation needed) that the cost to the public health system of a few more head injuries to those who choose not to wear helmets could be balanced / outweighed by the potential decrease in obesity from more people riding.

Any thoughts?

Comment on Reality bites: Does eating bananas repel mosquitoes? by Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:28:13 +0000

I’m diabetic as well and the same thing happens to me! They swell up so huge and even if I don’t scratch them it takes forever for them to go away! What is weird is that before we suspected I was diabetic, mosquitos didn’t affect me any worse than they did everyone else. I’m thinking there is some correlation!

Comment on Stretching the facts: Should you stretch before playing sport? by Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:29:15 +0000

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Comment on Reality bites: Does eating bananas repel mosquitoes? by Pam

Pam — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:12:44 +0000

And by the way, I soaked my skin in 40% DEET and I also sprayed it on my clothes, shoes, and hair. I STILL got bitten over 10 times while watching fireworks while my son and his fiance didn’t get a single bite!! Ugh! I got bit on my neck, arms legs and feet! I was wearing long sleeves and jeans too! They bit through jeans!! Those were some very determined bugs!