Hello & Happy Holidays from Australia

[Rafterman]

How to get to 50 meaningful contributions - that's my dilemma.

Not to worry, Richard. It will come in time. Sometimes one may be trying too hard. Just think of the knowledge that is already in your head, which I am sure is extensive. I sound stupid advising anyone because I have only been here a couple of months. I can tell you that, if you work at it, you can thrive here. Go to some of my threads (nearly all of them are on the medical part of the forum) and join in. I have opened discussions about depression, anxiety, SAD, appetite problems, just about everything. I am sure there is something there for you to jump in on and post some meaningful info. BTW, your own personal feelings are meaningful, for the purposes of these kind of discussions. (Oh, I love your country). Regards, RM

Thank you for the invite, Rafterman.   I've restricted myself to the IOP forums so far because, as I understand it, only posts in there count towards the Magical 50.  (PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong!).  
It's a while ago now, but I  spent a decade and a half of my early working life as a CAM clinician - so I will definitely be getting involved in the medical forums.
It will be so interesting to learn what's changed. What's new & promising? Which of the traditional natural meds are still held in high regard?  (Did some-one say KAVA?) 
It is something of a consolation knowing that although many (most?) IOP's wont ship to Australia, the Kava extract most often regarded as the best standardized extract on the planet, is manufactured right here in Oz. 
So in the absence of anything else, I will always have great Kava.


Thanks for your reply Rafterman, and I look forward to catching up with you in the medical forums.

Howdy again, Rich
All of the on-top areas count toward the 50, not only IOP. So feel free to mosey on over to the medical section and go to town. It should be a breeze with your background!  Regards! RM