SpaceMonkeyX

I would like to be a contender and weigh in on all of this because i find it all very facinating. I find it so important that i want to find my thesis in it all, but there is so so so much to take in and consider that i cannot yet propose anything... given i havnt had much practice voicing anything and am new on this forum to try to remedy that as a weekness. I would like to just say that i really appreciate that you all are discussing all of these factors contributing to our health or lack there of. The community that i come from has no dialog on anything that affects or effects us. I want to learn about what we can do about all of this regardless of where blame lies and in what amounts. After reading through the thread and having been trying to learn everything i can on this stuff for a few years now, sadly i can admit i would not be prepared to make any original claims or thesis thoughts on the subject that I can support with evidence at this time. I really really want to learn how to talk about all of this with you all and discuss the studies and arguments. I wont be an asshat and spew a bunch of docudrama pointed speculations, use out of context or comparison stats, or use fallacies just to interject. The truth is i just dont know enough about it all yet and it is a lot to process through and apply my personal self onto...But i very much value all of your participation insight... and links so ty Hoping this isnt a breach of contract and terms derailing from the point and preparing to be pounced on... *time out white flag* On a side note of course...: What are people who study all this professionally and help people with all these issues called specifically? do each of the factors/veriable have their own specialists or is it all covered as "nutritional science?" What about when metobolic disorders or desieses as consequences arise... is the puck passed to a person/doctor with a different kind of degree each time theres a different effect? are the people who research and publish about it the same people who teach about it? Are they physicians? what is it called when you study these reactions and needs in people (not including lab made medicines/chem)? is it a specialty? in what field? if this is an inappropriate hijack of the thread i really apologize-i just wish i knew how to know what i dont know about all of this so to better understand and participate and find out.... mini detour asked for out of despiration for much needed education navigation; please feel free to refer me elsewhere or ignore if need be- Thanx Space Monkey

*time out white flag* On a side note of course...: What are people who study this professionally and help people called? are the people who research and publish about it the same people who teach about it? Are they physicians? what is it called when you study these reactions and needs in people (not including lab made medicines/chem)? is it a specialty? in what field? if this is an inappropriate hijack of your thread i really apologize-i just wish i knew how to know how to answer you... mini detour asked for out of despiration for much needed education; please feel free to refer me elsewhere or ignore if need be- Thanx

Hello, Orthomolecular therapy, biochemistry, mathematical biology, dietitian, physician, toxic substance specialist, neurological/gastric who knowswhat?...idk Hoping to get some opinions here from those established in cutting edge medical research and application, because im having touble establishing what is what I do not know much about these fields so please take my generalization with a grain of salt here...but arnt they all the same background education? I want to help people stop being sick and start understanding and practicing health. This idea is very roughly developed i know, but because of my affinity for math and science and passion for nutrition, I have narrowed my education path to medicine of one sort or another. This is where i can really use your advise if youd share it... I want to either work with molecular nutrition on earth for obesity and other extreme eating disorders, or help people figure out nutrition for leaving the planet. I like research, i like writing, i like lab work, and I like teaching/counciling...Which ever way, I want to look at how food has changed, will change, regulation, food creation, extreme environments and how it all works for and with our bodies metabolism and brains etc. Does anyone know how to best get there using usa majors? I dont want to just be a Hippie Home Remedy nut (which i have to admit i somewhat am,) I want to help support our species to and through the next level of our fates- what ever that may be. How do I get the education needed to be of service this way? I want to start university in 4 years or less... hopefully less, but the last time i went to school i relied on a school counselor to advise me and ended up doing childcare because all she could figure out from my description was that "im compassionate." I want to do so much more then support children growing....I want to help our species grow!..., so to say the least i really want to have my path mapped out at least to masters asap... all my ducks in the right row this time. first i thought i should get a bachelors in math, then i read that most people double major if interested in math, so i figured id add chemistry, but again these are very broad, and if i am to do medical work, shouldnt i be going to "medical" school? How do you know what schools teach the best for what you want to do and become? I really am unsure of how to figure all this out... and am hoping someone will pass me some breadcrumbs or ideas to help me navigate. any help would be appreciated- stories- what didnt work- if im talking about completely different fields? is there a way to combine them? if you know someone who did this or anything like it, your experience- book referrals- anything. I will figure this out, but im smart enough to know I need to learn from others.i have the drive, i have the brain, the discipline and the destination, now how the heck can i get myself there efficiently and effectively? Hope this is the appropriate place to ask. If not please please point me to where is... Thank you, Space Monkey

Hello, Im want to get a degree and career but im almost 30. im very excited about maths, science, and nutrition. i graduated highschool but I never took sat. as an adult looking into college...do i need to take the sats and mcats? can i take them? do i take them with the highschoolers? will it help me get scholarships? who can i talk to about figuring out this stuff? i want to do molecular work/study in regards to nutrition, so does that mean i major in biology, chemistry, or applied mathematics? any help helps ty Spacemonkey

Posted Today, 03:12 AM Hello, I am so glad to find scienceforums.net! I have been reading, watching endless documentaries, and practicing what i know, but havnt talked to anyone else about it all yet. Im excited to meet people who care about more then tv, image, and gossip. People around me think its strange to want to know about math, but i really believe life is more than the car i drive or the size of my body. I am the only person i know who has interest in learning. I have been trying to teach myself about all sorts of different subjects and found out i have a passion for math and science and love learning about practical application. I want to meet other people who are excited about understanding the world, and innovation, and i am very happy to start in this forum community. thanks for being here everyone. -SpaceMonkeyX