Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 478426)

Eastern medicine ain't so good for trauma. But it can be superb for long-term health, including recovery from trauma.

In other words, you want a surgeon to set the bone and stop the bleeding, but you might want an acupuncturist or herbal doc to help the bone knit faster.

I say this as someone from a family of doctors, brought up to reject all "non-traditional" medicine, complete skeptic.... and after shattering my leg in a car accident and learning that the bones were not healing after six months, was willing to try something else. My ortho surgeon was shocked at how quickly I healed after that, and a number of other medical problems were cleared up. And when my bones were reset, early on, the herbal meds for the pain were stunningly effective (and by that time I'd taken virtually every pain med on the planet).


ETA: I acknowledge that anyone who deems any person who talks about the effectiveness of eastern medicine as a "woo-woo friend" will not be convinced, but don't blame the speaker for your deaf ears or closed mind.

Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 478438)

What is ART?

I tried a chiropractor and hated it -- he was just too brutal, I thought he was going to snap my spine. Tried another and just thought he was a prick.

I've also been to acupuncturists and I didn't like or respect -- probably more than the opposite. The problem is, it's pretty easy to become one. The guy who worked on my leg was 70, grew up in China, parents were Chinese doctors, began studying at age 10....

Originally Posted by Flinty_McFlint (Post 478434)

Now I feel fucking old. Thanks, dick.

Originally Posted by bold_n_brazen (Post 478433)

Let me be clear. If I qualified for Boston, I'd have my BQ time tattooed on my forehead.

Brag away, my friend.

Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 478438)

What is ART?

I tried a chiropractor and hated it -- he was just too brutal, I thought he was going to snap my spine. Tried another and just thought he was a prick.

I've also been to acupuncturists and I didn't like or respect -- probably more than the opposite. The problem is, it's pretty easy to become one. The guy who worked on my leg was 70, grew up in China, parents were Chinese doctors, began studying at age 10....

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 478442)

If it makes you feel any better, I currently have my first case of plantar fasciitis. And it really sucks.

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan (Post 478445)

Last summer, I had it due to a stupid fall. The worst part (for me) was that I compensated and ended up screwing up my calf/Achilles tendon. The night brace seemed to help a lot, and I seemed to be ok after about 6 weeks.

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 478443)

I am handsome and rich.

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 478447)

So what are the current thoughts on smartphones? I have a 2.5 year old android device, and I'm thinking about switching to the iphone.

Things I don't like about my phone:

*terrible battery life
*apps seem to crash relatively often
*no itunes
*poor sound quality for calls


I think the Samsung Galaxy 3 (or 4) may be too big. Same with the Nexus 4. I don't want that much phone in my pocket, and the iphone has stayed relatively smaller.

Originally Posted by bold_n_brazen (Post 478448)

How's your dick? And your wallet?

Originally Posted by bold_n_brazen (Post 478448)

How's your dick? And your wallet?

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 478450)

He can't handle much size near his pockets, so they both are probably small.

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 478443)

I am handsome and rich.

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 478447)

So what are the current thoughts on smartphones? I have a 2.5 year old android device, and I'm thinking about switching to the iphone.

Things I don't like about my phone:

*terrible battery life
*apps seem to crash relatively often
*no itunes
*poor sound quality for calls


I think the Samsung Galaxy 3 (or 4) may be too big. Same with the Nexus 4. I don't want that much phone in my pocket, and the iphone has stayed relatively smaller.