Coca-Cola is sometimes used medically to dissolve ‘phytobezoars’ – large indigestible balls of material in the digestive tract. It works by dissolving material that otherwise would not be broken down.
According to a study by WWF…
According to a study by WWF, Dalberg, and the University of Newcastle, Australia, “on average, people could actually be ingesting approximately 5 grams of microplastics every week – that’s the equivalent of a credit card.”
Charmin Introduces Gigantic New “Forever Roll” to Help Reduce Waste
There’s a good chance you don’t think too long and hard about your toilet paper.
I mean, as long as you have some, it does the job, and you don’t walk away with damp fingers or a sore tush, well…what else is there to consider, really?
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#fwiw #ForeverCharmin #charminforeverroll @charmin #Charmin really is awesome 
#mom #momlife #momofboys #momof3 #momof3boys #AllTheBoys #alltheboysCharmin thinks they know the question you never thought to ask: why is it such a pain to find places to store your rolls-in-waiting?
Now that they’ve pointed it out, yeah! I hate having to put away all of the new toilet paper rolls. You have to keep a space for them under the sink that could instead be used for towels, or stuff that’s currently on your counter, or the chocolate you want to hide from your toddler…
You get the idea.
Charmin believes they have the answer to that question: the Forever Roll.
It’s a massive spool of toilet paper that measures between 8.7 and 12 inches in diameter – the latter of which is more than twice the size of a standard, 5-inch roll. The idea behind it is to eliminate the need to store extra rolls, and with Marie Kondo and the tiny house craze teaming up to make minimalists of us all, storage space can definitely be at a premium.
So, maybe they’re onto something here?
With the Forever Roll, you should only need to buy toilet paper every 1-3 months (unless you own one of those aforementioned toddlers, and they go on a bathroom rampage). Not only that, but Charmin is selling the mount that will hold the Forever Roll – either a freestanding tower or one that comes with wall brackets, each for a pretty reasonable (imo) $29 a pop.
In case you’re too lazy to do the math, Newsweek did it for you: the Forever Roll is a bit pricier per sheet (58 cents per 100) than the Mega Roll (35 cents per 100).
paper” I saw a post for @charmin “Forever Rolls” and their “You deserve more free time” AD and at first thought it was an April Fools joke but it’s nope and it’s BRILLANT 
• it’s not individually wrapped in plastic like the store bought, I got the 8” roll but they have a 12” for larger families • reduces 80% of inner cardboard cores per pack and starter kit comes with metal stand Go Up To One Month Before Changing Your Roll of Toilet Paper. Shipped for Free! Money Back Guarantee. Stylish Roll Holder. Free Shipping. 2-Ply Charmin Ultra Soft. Types: 1 User Rolls, Multi-User Rolls, Multi-Roll Starter Kits. VISIT shop.charmin.com Another reason why I was intrigued is being a dementia caregiver you learn all the universal traits and one is excessive tissue, paper towel and toilet paper use which is now Mamasita’s trait so I’ll be sharing this solution within my dementia groups and it will definitely make life easier for sure #yesitsathing #dementiatraits #charminforeverroll #forevercharmin #dementia #mamasitadimeglio #alzheimers #cognitive #dementiaschmentia #dementiaawareness #toiletpaper #fancytoilet #themoreyouknowNo one ever said following Marie Kondo was going to be cheap. And I have to say, a pile of extra toilet paper under my sink definitely doesn’t spark joy for me.
What about you?
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Scientists May Have Found a Link Between Eating Beef Jerky and Manic Behavior
It’s a sad, sad day for me and m fellow lovers of cured beef products.
NBC News has reported that processed meats that contain nitrates (like jerky, cold cuts, hot dogs, etc.) may provoke symptoms of mental illness – specifically, mania.
#wieczór #wtorek #seriale #mięso #przekąska #wołowina #JackLinks #PrawdziwaWołowina #herbata #evening #tuesday #chillout #chilling #meat #snack #beefjerky #beef #tvshow #netflix #instagood #vsco #vscocam #vscogoodThe claim comes after a study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that a significant number of participants began exhibiting symptoms of mania – like racing thoughts, intense euphoria, and irritability – shortly after eating some type of cured meat.
In fact, patients who had recently consumed products like salami, jerky, and dried meat sticks were more likely to have been or be hospitalized for mania than subjects in the control group.
Scientists narrowed the link down to the nitrates, which are preservatives added to many cured meats. People who were fed nitrate-free jerky acted less hyperactive than those who were given the nitrate-rich sticks.
That nitrates may not be exactly harmless to humans isn’t news – you can find numerous studies that contain warnings and show multiple risks associated with consuming them regularly. They don’t just make you hyper, either. They can lead to the formation of cancers and promote inflammation in the gut, though most scientists will admit that more research needs to be done in order to pin down exactly how and why consuming them has such negative outcomes for many people.
In the meantime, if you have a history of cancer in your family, a history of poor mental health, or have existing psychiatric or gut disorders, you might do well to avoid nitrates – and all process meats containing them – until the research is in.
I can tell you I plan to (continue) doing so, though saying no to hotdogs at the ballgame is gonna be tough.
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This American’s Experience with Iceland’s Healthcare System Really Strikes a Nerve
Stop me if you’re heard this somewhere, possibly from your local politician: “We have the best health care ever invented! Of all time! Can’t be touched!”
I think most people know that A WHOLE LOT of other countries on the planet have much better health care than Americans do – plus, overseas it’s CHEAP. But that’s not what politicians and insurance companies want you to hear.
A woman named Mary Robinette Kowal shared her health care experience in Iceland, and her tweets went viral. I think that this will be very eye-opening for a lot of you. It sure was for me.
Let’s take a look at Kowal’s Twitter thread.
When I lived in Iceland, I found a lump. I had no idea how to navigate finding a doctor, so I went to our show's production manager.
Me: I found a lump. Can you help me find a doctor?
PM: Just go to the cancer center.
Me: Okay. How do a get a referral?
PM: What's a referral?— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
After I explain what a referral is, he looks baffled.
PM: Just go to the cancer center.
Me: But…referral?He shrugs and hands me the phone number to the cancer center. I call and explain.
CC: A lump, ah yes. You should come in.
Me: Don't I need a referral?
CC: A what?— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
Having accepted that I don't need a referral, I say, "How do I make an appointment?"
CC: An appointment? Yes, we can do that if your schedule is very busy, otherwise just come in.
Me: I don't need an appointment?
CC: You found a lump! You know your body, yes? Come in.— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
So I go. The nurse checking me in apologizes because, since I'm not Icelandic, I'll have to pay for the visit.
It's 3 krónur.
That's 3 dollars at that point.
I pay and sit down to wait.
CC: Kowal?
Me: Already?
CC: You found a lump.— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
3 dollars…
She escorts me into an examining room and palpates the area.
CC: Yes, that does feel like a lump. Let's do a mammogram.
I prepare to hear about making an appointment for that.
CC: I'm sorry, but it's across the hall. Do you mind following me?
— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
I've been in the building for about twenty minutes at this point when I'm strapped into the mammogram — WHICH HAD WARMERS — and she does her thing.
CC: There is something there, you are right. I want to see it with an ultrasound.
And then she leads me next door.
— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
She does the ultrasound and when we're finished, she tells me to get dressed and to meet her in the waiting room.
I head out to the changing room, put my top back on, and walk out to the waiting room. I sit down to wait.
CC: Kowal?
Me: Already?
CC: It is only cyst.— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
Forty-five minutes after walking into the Icelandic Cancer Center and 3 krónur poorer, I had the answer.
In the US, a similar lump took two weeks and three different office visits.
I think about this every time I have to fight with medical insurance in the US.
— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
PS for clarity, I used my surname, but I'm pretty sure it was my first name the entire time, because Iceland.
PPS Why don't all mammograms have warmers?
— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 3, 2019
Kowal offered a little clarification about an earlier tweet.
PPPS I said 3 kronur, but it was actually 300 kronur. I got so used to throwing an imaginary decimal place in there to do conversions in my head that I botched it in the thread.
The bit about being it basically three bucks though, that was the point.
— Mary Robinette Kowal (@MaryRobinette) June 4, 2019
We get your point, Ms. Kowal. Something to think about…
What do you think? Share in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!
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Man With ADHD Perfectly Sums Up His Condition in This Viral Twitter Thread
He’s a journalist and his tweets frequently go viral because he brings a lot of real talk to the table.
Recently, Ali shared what it’s like living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in an epic Twitter thread. Soon enough, ADHD became a trending topic and the conversation about the often misunderstood condition had a spotlight shown on it.
Check it out!
1. The frustration people feel is overwhelming
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2. People with ADHD can focus. But some things are significant triggers
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3. Understanding is key for those who want to empathize
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4. The cycle of shame is real with ADHD
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5. Ali thinks adults are under-diagnosed for this disorder
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6. It can have a significant impact on relationships
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7. One key for Ali is not letting things slip
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8. More and more, companies are willing to accommodate ADHD
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9. Don’t let it destroy your life
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Bravo Yashar! Bravo!
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This Ex-Navy SEAL’s 5-Minute Morning Routine Will Get You Mentally Pumped for the Day
As a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, Shawn Ryan knows a thing or two about mental toughness and preparation – whether it’s for a day at the office or a life-or-death scenario. Today, he has his own company called Vigilance Elite, which provides training to law enforcement, civilians, and even Hollywood action stars.
Ryan has a morning workout routine that gets him physically and mentally excited to embrace the day. He does pyramid training for at least 5 minutes each morning to give himself the energy he needs.
⠀⠀ #vigilanceelite #bucketlistPyramid training is a workout where you follow consecutive repetitions of a specific exercise. The goal is to work your way up and improve on each set to build strength over time. Ryan says, “Too many people try to chase after that one big win and fail to realize that it takes several small wins to get there.”
Here are the 4 steps you should follow, according to Ryan.
Step 1
Pick an exercise that will work your core and your back, legs, and chest. Some options are squats, squat jumps, pull-ups, or box jumps. Pick a workout that works for you and challenges your body and your mind.
Happy Saturday! #teoforastronautStep 2
Set a timer for 5 minutes and start with the lowest number of reps. If you’re a beginner, 10 might be a good number of reps to start with. It’s important to feel comfortable at first and to build and improve your strength.
Step 3
Gradually increase the number of reps you do in that 5-minute time frame. Move up to 15, then 20, 25, and so on.
Step 4
Record your results every day on your phone or in a notebook. It’s important not to be too hard on yourself if you don’t improve on your reps as quickly as you’d like, but remember the goal is to improve over time.
That’s it! Nice and simple, and it only takes 5 minutes each day! Good luck!
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The WHO Just Officially Recognized Burnout As an Actual Medical Condition
The phenomenon of “burnout” is one that people have been talking about for decades, but it’s still not understood very well. It goes beyond a simple feeling of exhaustion – it’s a feeling of not wanting to continue with what you’re doing at ANY cost, even if stopping might have catastrophic effects.
And now the World Health Organization (WHO) is officially recognizing the condition.
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They describe it as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” and characterize it by “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion,” “increased mental distance from one’s job,” “feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job,” and “reduced professional efficacy.”
Though the WHO currently only defines burnout in relation to work, there is hope that the addition will aid doctors in diagnosing and treating the issue anywhere and everywhere it pops up.
The Mayo Clinic points to certain risk factors for developing burnout, including having a poor work/life balance, having a high workload, too much overtime, being in a “helping profession” like healthcare, being a perfectionist, and having a boring job.
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They describe symptoms of feeling helpless, trapped, and/or cynical about work, all of which can make you detach from the world, lack motivation, increased procrastination, and even turning to drugs or alcohol to cope with the mounting stress.
WHO also states that there can be physical fallout – anything from stress and fatigue to heart disease, high blood pressure, muscle pains, and sleep disruption. It can also lead to headaches and a weakened immune system.
If you think burnout could be affecting you, you’ll want to seek out support from your friends, family, and perhaps even a professional or two. Getting more exercise and sleep, taking up relaxing activities like yoga, and purging your diet of unhealthy components could help, but searching for a new, more satisfying job could end up being the answer, as well.
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Burnout will officially be listed in the new International Classification of Diseases as of January 2022, along with a new classification for compulsive sexual behavior (a mental disorder) and recognizing video-gaming as an addiction like gambling and drugs.
The WHO will also no longer classify transgenderism as a mental disorder.
Yay, progress!
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15 Tweets About Mental Health That’ll Definitely Give You a Good Laugh
Mental health issues are no joke. Suffering from anxiety or depression can be absolutely crippling, and can even affect you physically.
Still, laughter is the best medicine and while it might be tough to find much mirth in the midst of a depressive episode, if you can manage to scare up a few chuckles, it really does help a lot.
If you’re having a rough day, week, month, or year, take a look at these funny tweets about mental health.
1. Like this?
“make time for yourself”
me at 1AM: mE tiMe pic.twitter.com/cktFqCPyXe— ????? ⋆ (@tristehomo) November 10, 2018
2. True
therapy:
-expensive
-sounds boringsaying “that’s just showbiz baby”:
-free
-sounds tight as fuck— rat bastard (@ratpcks) September 30, 2018
3. Tell us more
[concert]
SINGER: hows everyone doin tonight
CROWD: woo
ME (from the back in a normal speaking voice): it's actually been a tough few months— Bob Vulfov (@bobvulfov) May 9, 2017
4. Hahaha
me: i have depression
someone: u should get out more! go outside
me: *goes to the beach* now its a tropical depression
—
イーサン
5. This might catch on
i’m start taking confetti with me to therapy so when my therapist asks me “how are you?” i can say “sad” and toss the confetti everywhere it’ll be like a real life imessage
— birthday kelly (@kelllicopter) October 16, 2018
6. LOL
me too bitch you ain't special https://t.co/FhnXbPSJAM
— chaos commander (@NECROMANClNG) September 2, 2017
7. Self care
canceling plans is ok. staying home to cook is ok. disappearing for a bit to get your life together is ok. resurfacing in a foreign country with a new name 10 years later is ok. it's called self care
— Kevin Farzad (@KevinFarzad) January 13, 2018
8. That’s not good
how i sleep knowing i’m secretly hated by everyone i’ve ever spoken to because that’s what my brain told me pic.twitter.com/LZDZI8CYdN
— adam (@brokeangeI) April 25, 2019
9. Sounds healthy
my therapist: “take it slow, avoid caffeine, don’t put yourself into situations that you know will make you anxious, eat well and regularly”
me on I-95 with an iced coffee on the way to hang out with my ex boyfriend: “I should go VEGAN”
— ebs (@gimmefirstborn) May 7, 2019
10. That’s a yes
my therapist: are u sad?
me: pic.twitter.com/8pYTv3bH3h— ????? ⋆ (@tristehomo) July 3, 2018
11. #NonStopWorry
bold of me to constantly use the phrase “no worries!” when I am, in fact, constantly full of many worries
— h
(@hmbnzs) October 23, 2018
12. Finally!
I'm gonna power the whole country. pic.twitter.com/3wrxw8fA1e
— Dash (@kimkarDASHA) November 15, 2017
13. Samesies
I feel you, vending machine, I feel you. pic.twitter.com/FlwDGkp61K
— Chris Pramas (@Pramas) September 10, 2017
14. BFF
Me: "WYD"
Her: "Just dealing with a lot, depression, anxiety, and the feeling that I'll never be enough"
Me: "Without me? Lol
"
— Lip Gallagher (@tonestradamus) April 25, 2017
15. That’s a start
"exercise helps depression"
me: pic.twitter.com/BF74bWyQdO— linds (@linsagna) September 14, 2017
Ahhhhh, now that feels a little bit better, doesn’t it?
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Amsterdam Enacts a Ban on All Gas and Diesel Vehicles
Pollution is the global issue of our time, and around the world more and more cities are trying to take measures to reduce their carbon impact.
Most recently, the city of Amsterdam has taken a MAJOR step towards cleaner air: the Dutch city has announced that it is planning to phase out all gas and diesel vehicles by 2030.
Amsterdam wants to ban all diesel and petroleum-engine vehicles by 2030 pic.twitter.com/gXnVxg0oVQ
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) May 9, 2019
Amsterdam’s traffic councillor recently said, “Pollution often is a silent killer and is one of the greatest health hazards in Amsterdam.” You might be surprised that such a world-renowned bike-friendly city (30% of Dutch commuters travel by bike) has such an awful pollution problem, but air pollution in the Netherlands is worse than European rules permit. This is mainly due to the heavy traffic in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Amsterdam to ban fossil fuel cars by 2030, from the entire city!
2022: no fossil fuel buses in the city center
2025: all ferries and recreational boats, trucks, taxis, buses in the whole city to be emission-free. Only electric scooters allowed.https://t.co/YgNo804ZxF— Kees van der Leun (@Sustainable2050) May 3, 2019
The city’s plan is to replace all gas and diesel engines with electric or hydrogen cars, or other emission-free alternatives, by 2030. The plan will begin next year when diesel engines built before 2005 will be banned from Amsterdam. The plan then calls for gradual banning of more vehicles from city streets.
The current levels of nitrogen dioxide and particle matter in Amsterdam’s air can cause respiratory illnesses and shorten life expectancy by more than a year. The city plans to get rid of public buses that run on gas by 2022, to increase the number of electrical charging stations to 23,000 by 2025, and to offer subsidies and special parking permits to encourage residents to make the switch to electric and hydrogen cars sooner than later. We all know how crucial a nice parking spot can be, right?
Hopefully, other cities around the globe will take note – and in fact Brussels, Belgium, is already looking to follow Amsterdam’s lead.
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