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Lithium Orotate for Dementia & Depression

Neuro Athletics • 22 implied HN points • 23 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health Mental health Supplements Longevity Clinical Trials Cognitive Performance
  1. Brain aging isn’t just about passive “gunk” building up; it’s framed as a metabolic crisis where that buildup is robbing neurons of things they need.
  2. A Harvard study reportedly found that lithium is being hijacked inside the brain, leaving neurons starved of this essential mineral.
  3. A specific over-the-counter form, lithium orotate, can supposedly bypass the trap and reach brain cells, and human clinical trials are cited suggesting lithium can slow or sometimes halt cognitive decline.

The Unknown Testosterone Nutrient

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1298 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrients Antioxidants Sexual Health
  1. Molybdenum is a powerful, yet often overlooked nutrient that plays a significant role in testosterone production and fertility.
  2. Consuming too much molybdenum can have negative effects on testosterone levels and fertility, so it's crucial to find the right balance.
  3. The interaction between molybdenum, sulfur amino acids, and other nutrients like zinc is vital for optimizing testosterone levels and overall health.

The Forgotten Lessons Of Infectious Disease Control

¡Do Not Panic! • 1572 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases Public Health Vaccines Preventive measures Epidemiology
  1. Public health gains against infectious diseases have always been fought for and achieved in a social context, not just through medicine.
  2. Clean air and water have been crucial in reducing disease outbreaks throughout history.
  3. Vaccines and treatments should be the last line of defense in public health, not the first.

How to Detox Manganese

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1058 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Detox Nutrition Protocol
  1. Having too much manganese in the body can lead to various health issues like mood swings, muscle tension, and neurological problems.
  2. Manganese overload can result from factors like industrial exposure, water supply contamination, or a plant-heavy diet.
  3. New research is available on how to effectively remove excess manganese from the body, involving proper testing, observation, and a specific protocol.
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I am aging at only 2/3 the normal rate!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1358 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Longevity Fitness
  1. The individual shared exciting results from the DunedinPACE aging test, showing they are aging at 2/3 the normal rate.
  2. The DunedinPACE aging clock is considered highly reliable compared to other available options, and is the clock used for the Rejuvenation Olympics.
  3. To achieve top rankings in the aging test leaderboards, multiple tests over six months are required, and the individual plans to provide more detailed analysis of their results.

The Semaglutide (Wegovy) Cardiovascular Outcome Trial - Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 838 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Research Findings
  1. Wegovy is a weight-loss application for the drug Semaglutide (Ozempic), both owned by Novo Nordisk.
  2. The trial to determine Semaglutide's impact on cardiovascular health was designed by Novo Nordisk and authors with significant financial ties to the company.
  3. Results revealed a modest decrease in cardiovascular events with Semaglutide, but twice as many participants stopped taking it due to adverse events compared to the placebo group.

NMN Probably Won't Make You Live Forever

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1298 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Longevity Research Disease
  1. The new research challenges the belief that supplements like NMN can significantly extend lifespan. High levels of 4PY, a niacin metabolite, were linked to increased cardiovascular inflammation and risk of early death.
  2. Limit niacin supplements to 250 milligrams per day for safety, and focus on meeting nutrient needs through a balanced diet to support NAD+ production.
  3. The study provides important insights on the potential risks of high-dose niacin supplements, highlighting the importance of moderation in supplementation and the need for more research in this area.

Will Eating Protein Wreck Your Arteries?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1298 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Atherosclerosis Metabolism Risk Factors
  1. A new paper claims that the amino acid leucine can stimulate atherosclerosis by stimulating mTOR in immune cells, in a manner similar to its role in muscle growth.
  2. Higher protein intake may lead to adverse effects on vascular health, especially in terms of atherosclerosis development.
  3. The study highlights a potential downside of excessive mTOR stimulation due to leucine intake, emphasizing the importance of cycling through feeding and fasting states for optimal health.

JAMES HILL, MD, superb substack piece I bring up: "Why do they (celebrities) say you should die if unvaccinated? Why did people e.g. Howard Stern, David Frum, Sean Penn etc. say my family should die

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1768 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Celebrities Health Risks Medical Advice Religious Beliefs
  1. Questioning why celebrities suggest death for the unvaccinated
  2. Concerns about pressure to take COVID shots from leaders and celebrities
  3. Importance of not blindly trusting individuals making inhumane statements

It was our medical doctors who killed us, who killed many by refusing to help patients, who helped push the fraud pandemic, lockdowns & the deadly mRNA vaccines, yes this was an OP, cause a crisis &

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1415 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Health Crisis
  1. Medical doctors are being blamed for causing harm by refusing to help patients and promoting the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and mRNA vaccines.
  2. There are accusations that medical doctors are pretending to be saviors on stage, but are actually contributing to crises and not offering real solutions.
  3. Some doctors are being criticized for prioritizing their own interests over patient well-being and safety, leading to tragic consequences.

The Scientifically Shaky Definitions of "Obesity"

Weight and Healthcare • 958 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Health Issues Body positivity Weight loss industry Fat Activism
  1. The weight loss industry manipulates the definitions of obesity to suit their profit-driven agenda, claiming it as a disease and influencing healthcare elements.
  2. Common definitions of obesity by organizations like the CDC and NIH raise questions about objectivity and scientific accuracy in diagnosing obesity.
  3. The push by the weight loss industry to expand the market for weight loss drugs raises concerns about pathologizing higher-weight bodies and the need to shift away from a weight-centric paradigm.

Moderna & Pfizer vaccines were baked in, decided even before trials & they knew their mRNA technology with lipid-nano particles (LNPs, exosomes) would be very dangerous; Bancel said so (Moderna):

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1395 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Health Risks Technology Research Medical Ethics
  1. Moderna & Pfizer vaccines were planned before trials with knowledge of potential dangers of mRNA technology with lipid-nano particles
  2. Multiple Moderna vaccine doses were known to be risky and dangerous by Bancel, the CEO of Moderna
  3. The creators of mRNA technology and vaccines like Malone, Bancel, Weissman, and Kariko should be held accountable in court for potential harm and deception

Hospitals are killing patients because they don't feel like doing infection control

The Gauntlet • 2908 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Infection Control Medical system Long Covid Patient Safety
  1. COVID is fully airborne and hospitals need to implement proper infection control measures to protect vulnerable patients.
  2. The WHO's initial guidance on COVID transmission was based on outdated science and hindered early control of the pandemic.
  3. Hospitals are failing to prioritize infection control due to financial interests, putting patients and healthcare workers at risk.

Outbreak Outlook - National - February 1

Force of Infection • 94 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Infectious Disease Epidemiology Surveillance Outbreaks Food Safety Global Health Public Health Vaccination Health Policy
  1. Flu has started to rebound after weeks of decline, driven mainly by increases in school-age children and a rise in influenza B, though overall activity and hospitalizations remain well below the recent peak and influenza A still makes up most cases.
  2. COVID-19 indicators are generally declining — wastewater and ED visits are down and hospitalizations are low — but the Midwest is seeing very high wastewater levels and regional differences persist.
  3. RSV is at quite elevated levels and growing in parts of the country while norovirus trends are mixed regionally, and public health attention is also on multiple food recalls and a Nipah outbreak in India; a partial U.S. government shutdown could disrupt CDC surveillance reporting.

At least five interesting things for the middle of your week (#29)

Noahpinion • 10588 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness AI Food Science Manufacturing
  1. AI might help restore the middle class by narrowing the productivity gap between high-skilled and low-skilled workers.
  2. Americans can still afford food, with spending on groceries remaining steady while restaurant spending has increased.
  3. Native Americans in Canada are involved in urban development and industry, showing a potential avenue for economic growth and modernity.

"Learning to live with COVID" means upgrading air quality, now

The Gauntlet • 1631 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Air Quality Public Health Pandemic response Infection Control
  1. Learning to live with COVID requires upgrading air quality to reduce viral spread.
  2. Implementing measures like improving indoor air quality and proper ventilation can help mitigate the spread of not only COVID but other airborne viruses as well.
  3. Promoting clean air in public spaces through increased ventilation, filtration, and CO2 monitoring can significantly lower the risk of infections and contribute to a successful public health response.

Outbreak Outlook - National - February 8

Force of Infection • 71 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology Vaccination Respiratory Illness Food Safety Outbreaks
  1. Influenza is widespread across most states and remains especially high in young children, though emergency visits and hospitalizations have been falling recently.
  2. COVID-19 activity is roughly steady overall, with wastewater signals and regional trends rising in the Midwest and Northeast while hospitalizations continue to decline.
  3. RSV and several other respiratory viruses are elevated and climbing. Norovirus activity is high nationwide and a measles outbreak in Jalisco raises travel-related risks for the upcoming World Cup.

Sedated granny with deadly toxic drugs like propofol, midazolam, lorazepam, fentanyl, diamorphine etc.), knowing breathing was already suppressed & the toxic drugs suppressed her breathing even more,

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1395 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Medication Elderly Care Pandemic response
  1. Sedation of elderly patients with toxic drugs can worsen their breathing and health.
  2. Some medical professionals neglected and mistreated elderly patients during the COVID-19 crisis.
  3. It's important to have an emergency preparedness kit with essential medications.

Turn On, Tune In, Drop In: Psychedelic Conflict Resolution and The Origins of Life

The Bigger Picture • 599 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Conflict resolution Healing Indigenous
  1. Psychedelics have the potential to transform how we think by changing our underlying processes of perception and enhancing cognitive flexibility and creativity.
  2. Perspectivism, embraced by many indigenous cultures using psychedelics, emphasizes becoming the subject to truly understand the object, highlighting the importance of multiple ways of knowing.
  3. Psychedelics can impact conflict resolution by amplifying existing politics and emotions, offering unique perspectives and experiences that can bring about unity and change, even across political divides.

Michelle Obama Is Not Coming To Save Us

Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith • 2810 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Culture Body Image Fitness
  1. Michelle Obama has launched a brand called Plezi Nutrition focused on selling healthier products for kids
  2. Critics have raised concerns about the messaging and effectiveness of Plezi in addressing children's health
  3. Plezi has sparked debate on diet culture, marketing tactics, and societal responsibility in promoting healthy eating

The Power Of Movement Over Exercise

Insight Axis • 1402 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Movement Mindset Physical health Well-being
  1. Think of movement as more inclusive and sustainable than just exercise - align with your biology rather than work against it.
  2. Make movement a meaningful ritual instead of just a habit - care for your body intentionally.
  3. Remember that movement is constant in life - from everyday tasks to intentional workouts, aim for a sustainable approach for long-term health.

I Tried Wall Street’s Famous Brain Drugs

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1242 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Nutrition Pharmaceuticals Self-Improvement Lifestyle
  1. Many professionals are turning to productivity-enhancing drugs to help them focus and get their work done. These drugs include supplements, nootropics, and even prescription medications.
  2. The pressure to perform and stay alert in a demanding work environment can lead people to seek chemical assistance, especially when they feel bored or distracted.
  3. Personal experiences with prescription stimulants can vary widely; while some may find them helpful for work, others may struggle with side effects or the stigma around their use.

In Partial Grudging Defense Of Some Aspects Of Therapy Culture

Astral Codex Ten • 9979 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Mental health Self-discovery Emotions Personal Growth
  1. Therapy culture emphasizes finding your true self and making changes if needed.
  2. Alexithymia can apply to emotions and preferences, making some individuals disconnected from themselves.
  3. Therapy culture may help individuals access their preferences, but it can also lead to false beliefs about a 'truer self'.

"We're All Here for a Reason."—The FLCCC News Capsule for February 11, 2024

The FLCCC Alliance Community • 1316 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Research Treatment Immunity Wellness
  1. Dr. Pierre Kory emphasizes the need for a better healthcare system that puts patients before profits, focuses on robust scientific debate, and empowers patients to take control of their own healthcare.
  2. The FLCCC is conducting an observational cancer study in collaboration with five U.S. clinics to track patient responses to various adjunct cancer therapies using repurposed drugs.
  3. Dr. Pierre Kory presents evidence suggesting clinically significant shedding of spike proteins from vaccinated individuals, which he believes should be a focal point in discussions about mRNA vaccine boosters.

Can Data Just Speak for Itself?

Sensible Medicine • 1375 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Research
  1. Initial trial results may not always show the full picture of a medication's effectiveness.
  2. Surprising findings in data analysis might challenge pre-conceived notions of drug efficacy.
  3. Understanding the importance of setting primary endpoints in clinical trials to avoid false positives in data interpretation.

Long Covid and Cognitive Deficits

Ground Truths • 10104 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Long Covid Brain function Covid impact Medical Research
  1. Two new studies show cognitive deficits after Covid in large populations, with impacts on memory, executive function, and reasoning.
  2. The cognitive decline from Long Covid can range from 3 to 9 IQ points, showing significant impact even after symptoms resolve.
  3. Research indicates that cognitive decline from Covid can persist for up to 3 years, emphasizing the long-term effects of the virus on brain function.

Into the Woods

Cosmographia • 898 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nature Spirituality
  1. The woods evoke a childlike wonder, making us feel small and allowing our minds to wander freely in a peaceful environment.
  2. In today's society, humans spend very little time connecting with nature, emphasizing the importance of taking time to venture into the woods and away from modern distractions.
  3. Exploring the woods brings a sense of tranquility and a break from the busyness of daily life, encouraging us to disconnect from screens and immerse ourselves in the natural world.

Towards Solving the Long Covid Puzzle

Ground Truths • 10191 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Treatment Biomarkers Infections Vaccination
  1. Recent studies shed light on the disrupted blood-brain barrier in Long Covid, with implications for brain fog and inflammation.
  2. Persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections increase the risk of Long Covid, with viral loads indicating active replication.
  3. Interferon-gamma biomarker shows promise in diagnosing and treating Long Covid, potentially aiding in clinical trials.

Archbishop Carlo Viganò on fraud COVID, mRNA vaccine! Excellent 16 minutes, invest the time in this video! We need the help of Vig! Archbishop Carlo Vigano New Year’s Statement on 3 January 2024

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1650 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Misinformation COVID-19 Vaccines
  1. Archbishop Carlo Viganò discusses fraud in COVID and mRNA vaccines
  2. The video is 16 minutes and worth watching according to the post
  3. Archbishop Carlo Viganò's New Year's Statement was on January 3, 2024