Nathan Stone (u/the_nathan)

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My clients with clear skin eat dairy every day

A lot of skin care pros push cutting out dairy for acne, but I don't buy it. In my years doing facials, I've met many people with perfect skin who enjoy milk and cheese. One woman came to me after six months dairy-free with no improvement. We changed her routine to better sleep and less worry, and her breakouts stopped. I believe we get too caught up in food fads. Stress and rest have a bigger impact on skin for most of my clients. We should advise based on the whole person, not just trends.

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c/diesel-mechanics•

the_nathan•6mo ago

Glow plugs seemed pointless until my rig froze solid

I always skipped checking them since our winters are mild. One morning, the engine just cranked and wouldn't fire up. It turned out the plugs were so worn they drained the battery trying to heat. A buddy helped me replace them, and it started right away. Now I see they're a small part that can cause big headaches.

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c/binge-worthy-shows•

the_nathan•6mo ago

My Squid Game marathon felt hollow compared to my friend's weekly ritual. Which viewing style really sticks with you?

I plowed through all of Squid Game in a single night and it was a BLAST, but now the details are a blur. My buddy stretched it over weeks and claims every episode hit HARDER because of the wait. He says the tension built each time, making the twists more shocking. I argue that binging lets you live in the story without breaks, keeping the momentum going. Shows like Stranger Things drop whole seasons, while things like The Mandalorian trickle out, and I can't decide which I like more. Does spacing out episodes actually make a show more memorable, or just test your patience? Let's debate this.

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