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Dwight Twilley R.I.P.

By Jay Kitchen's Beard & More | 12/12/2023
Dwight Twilley is an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his contributions to the rock and power pop music genres. He was born on June 6, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he gained prominence in the 1970s with his band, the Dwight Twilley Band. Twilley is often associated with the power pop movement of that era, which combined elements of rock and pop music with catchy melodies and harmonies. Dwight Twilley formed the Dwight Twilley Band with his friend Phil Seymour in the early 1970s. The band's most famous ...
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Scotch Porter’s Miami Duppy Review

By Jay Kitchen's Beard & More | 12/04/2023
Scotch Porter is a men's grooming and personal care brand that offers a range of products for hair, beard, skin, and body care. The brand is known for its high-quality grooming products, including beard oils, shampoos, conditioners, hair serums, skincare ...
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As of November 2023 we are posting blog entries several times a week. These will be related to men's grooming. Health and wellbeing and just things that we like and are interested in.

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Munchies

We taste and review all kinds of different sweet and savory treats on video so you can either pick up the gooodies we try or steer clear from the items that may not be so appealing to your palate. 

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Beard Grooming

I grew out my beard when I was in the hospital for prostate surgery, in early 2023.  Since then I have discovered an entire world devoted to beard care.  We try Bahawat, Detroit Grooming, Honest Amish and many more companies beard grooming products so you get an unbiased review.

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who died? Remembering  the recently passed

Death is a daily event amonst the known and unknown. We try to document both obscure and important passings of individuals who have some significance in our collective memories

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Kidney Health

Prolonged retention of urine can put pressure on the kidneys, potentially affecting their function over time. While occasional short-term bladder holding is unlikely to harm your kidneys, chronic or frequent holding can be problematic.

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Discomfort and Pain

Holding in urine for too long can cause discomfort and even pain as the bladder becomes overly distended. This can lead to a feeling of urgency when you finally do go, and it may cause discomfort or pain during urination.

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Infections

Holding urine for an extended period can also increase the risk of kidney infections, which can be more serious and require medical attention.

You need to listen to your body, and when it tells you to go, please go.

While occasional situations may require you to delay using the restroom temporarily, make an effort to pee as soon as possible when it's safe to do so.

If you find yourself frequently needing to hold your urine due to work, travel, or other circumstances, consider making adjustments to your routine to prioritize regular bathroom breaks to protect your urinary and overall health.

To be continued…