Floor Desks (Furniture-Free Living)
What do you think of floor desks? Where you sit on the floor either on a cushion, or a specially-made floor seat. The argument is that this is how humans used to sit (squatted), and how we were when children. In recent months, I learned of this furniture-free movement. (It's tied into minimalism.) I'm trying it myself, and I'm on the fence about it. I'm now three months into it, but may get a stand-up desk in my next residence. (I move a lot and don't buy expensive furniture.)
An entire episode devoted to migraine, please.
Yes, you answered some of the questions about migraine with the reference to the episode about headaches. BUT you didn't really spend a lot of time on that topic, at least it feels this way. And the problem is that the licensed healthcare professionals, many of them, and especially in small towns, do not like migraines. Because it's complicated. It takes a lot of time, work, talking with the patient, etc. And most doctors would prefer to say, no, it's not a migraine you're having, and prescribe something you didn't try before. So in the real world, patients often need to self-educate a little to be able to ask the right questions, to know what to pay attention to Before they go to the doctor. Because the symptoms are complex. Thanks, by the way for mentioning Oliver Sacks, his book “Migraine” is really interesting, but even revised edition of 1990 is kinda old… I guess a lot of new things were discovered since then. So, if you could invite an expert in that area, it would really help.
Best beginner exercise protocol for inactive 40 or 50 year olds
What would be the safest, most effective and efficient exercise protocol for people over 40-50 who have never been active or have been inactive for a long period of time. I'm 49 and, although quite healthy, have been derailed from exercise for a decade due to intense caregiving, surgery and general neglect. :) I would normally just jump back in, but these days I find myself getting injured much more easily (very discouraging and sets me back) or completely overwhelmed trying to assemble the "perfect" workout. Thank you!
Hot Baths followed by Cold Shower
I have started using the following protocol for my bath/shower: Get temperature of bath to 115 degrees Fahrenheit to a depth that will just cover my torso - with knees sticking up. Get in tub and set timer for 20 minutes (a pretty good shock). Use a thermometer to take my body temperature periodically to ensure it does not go over 102 degrees. Get out and take a 2-minute cold shower at 56 degrees after which time my temperature is back to the 98 degree range. My questions are: Is 115 degrees too hot? (I have heat adapted to it, but it still is a shock) Why is there all this positive info on using sauna/hot baths without anything on using body temperature to regulate and ensure a safe sauna/hot-bath? You once said that a body temperature over 103 degrees could harm neurons - since I am taking the temperature at the back of my tongue, is there a chance I am harming the neurons in my extremities, e.g. feet and legs? Finally, do you think my 2-minute cold shower is providing a health benefit? I can certainly feel the dopamine rush at the end of the protocol. Some notes: The tub water is down to about 107 degrees when the 20 minutes is up. I regulate my body temperature by lifting legs, arms, and upper body out of the water when my body temperature gets above 101 degrees. Thanks for any help you can give. Mark Royal