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The BA.2.86 variant and the new booster

Ground Truths • 14434 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Immunity Variants Boosters Long Covid
  1. First human data for the new XBB.1.5 booster vaccine show good levels of neutralizing antibodies against BA.2.86 and other variants.
  2. Multiple lab studies have characterized the immune response to the BA.2.86 variant.
  3. Wastewater data and hospitalizations suggest a new wave of COVID-19 cases, highlighting the need for booster shots to provide enhanced protection against severe COVID and Long Covid.

Five Advanced Meditation Techniques (also, drugs)

Superb Owl • 4396 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mental health Personal Growth Mindfulness Self-Improvement
  1. Experimenting with different meditation techniques can help if you're feeling stuck. Trying new methods like kasina or mirror gazing can bring fresh perspectives and experiences.
  2. Pain can be a powerful focus during meditation. Instead of avoiding discomfort, you can lean into it to gain better awareness and understanding of your sensations.
  3. Using substances like cannabis or psychedelics may enhance meditation experiences, but it's important to be cautious and not become overly dependent on them.

Missing From the Databases: Glutamine

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1757 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Databases Biochemistry Diet Supplementation
  1. Glutamine is crucial for specific health conditions like illness, injury, surgery, and certain dietary needs.
  2. Nutritional databases lack accurate information on glutamine content because of flawed measurement methods, impacting the understanding of amino acid composition in foods.
  3. Animal proteins like leg meat of chicken and pork are high in glutamine, while dairy proteins are intermediate, and plant proteins have varying levels, highlighting the importance of diversifying protein sources for glutamine intake.

Dr. Mike Yeadon's excellent substack posted on LIONESS OF JUDAH MINISTRY, worth every read: "Dr. Yeadon Reveals TOXICITY MECHANISMS in COVID Kill Shots "I have a different yet complimentary point,

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1277 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Toxicology COVID vaccines Pharmaceutical industry
  1. Dr. Yeadon points out potential toxicity mechanisms in COVID vaccines based on his toxicology expertise and industry experience.
  2. Different mechanisms of toxicity in COVID vaccines were identified, which wouldn't be overlooked in typical drug development processes.
  3. Open letter to the European Medicines Agency highlighted concerns about potential harms from mass vaccine administration, with subsequent validations.
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Why the Vaccinated are More susceptible to infection

An Insult to Intuition • 1434 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immunity Infection Long Covid Study
  1. Vaccinated individuals may be more susceptible to infection than unvaccinated individuals, as shown in UKHSA data
  2. Receiving mRNA vaccines may lead to higher IgG4 antibody concentrations, which could impact immune responses
  3. Vaccination might not prevent 'Long Covid' according to studies, and there could be a risk of more severe disease after vaccination

Reader Question: What is Food Noise?

Weight and Healthcare • 798 implied HN points • 06 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Healthcare Medication Body Image
  1. Be cautious of the concept of 'food noise' promoted by weight loss drug makers as a rebranding of normal hunger or a way to profit off people's broken relationships with food.
  2. Some weight loss drugs aim to manipulate hunger signals through impacting the brain and gut, with unclear long-term effects and potential risks.
  3. The weight loss industry's push for drugs like GLP-1 agonists raises concerns about informed consent, lack of long-term research, and prioritizing short-term weight loss over potential health consequences.

How to Reset

Agents and Books • 1316 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Mental health Self-care
  1. After completing a big project, take a break and reset your brain with something fun and non-deadline driven.
  2. It's okay to have a longer rest period after finishing a project, indulge in activities like binge-watching, reading, or painting.
  3. Don't feel pressured to start something new right away, reset in your own time when you feel ready.

Rituals of Perfection

Changing The Channel • 2312 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Eating Disorders Mental health Self-Improvement
  1. Recognizing and addressing disordered eating habits is an important step towards healthier relationships with food.
  2. Understanding the patterns of addiction in one's life can lead to insights into behaviors and choices.
  3. Being mindful of how certain practices, like intermittent fasting, may impact personal well-being and making informed decisions about them.

Chip Conley Wants You To Love Getting Older

Changing The Channel • 1096 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Happiness Self-care
  1. Life truly begins at 50, according to Chip Conley, as everything before that is just a dress rehearsal.
  2. Despite negative messages about aging in our culture, getting older can bring increased happiness and excitement for the future.
  3. Unlearning toxic social conditioning around aging is essential, especially with industries that profit from instilling fear of aging.

Manganese Toxicity Is a CoQ10 Deficiency

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 998 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplementation Toxicity Oxidative stress
  1. Excess manganese can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction by hindering CoQ10 synthesis.
  2. Manganese toxicity disrupts ATP production, causes oxidative stress, and hampers CoQ10 levels, impacting energy generation.
  3. CoQ10 supplementation, along with managing manganese levels and ensuring adequate iron, may help address issues related to CoQ10 synthesis and toxicity.

Pound23, a subscriber of my substack, shared this breaking story: "Michael Strahan reveals his daughter's cancer diagnosis"; sssshhh, should we tell Michael to consider the mRNA Malone, Bourla, Bancel

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1434 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Vaccine mRNA Treatment Family
  1. Michael Strahan's daughter was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.
  2. There is mention of a potential gene vaccine that could help with the cancer.
  3. The post raises the question of whether Michael should consider specific mRNA vaccines.

'Cancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled Researchers are trying to figure out what is making more young adults sick, and how to identify those at high risk'

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1474 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Doctors Research
  1. Cancer is increasingly affecting young people globally, leaving doctors puzzled and alarmed.
  2. Diagnosis rates of cancer in individuals under 50 have risen, prompting a rush to identify high-risk young adults.
  3. Doctors suspect lifestyle changes, such as less physical activity and more processed foods, may be contributing to the rise in cancer among the younger generation.

Reader Question – What’s the Deal with Awaken180?

Weight and Healthcare • 1417 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Research Coaching
  1. Awaken180 claims to create long-term weight loss, but lacks concrete scientific evidence to support their program.
  2. The program emphasizes weight loss over other aspects of health and success, disregarding the variety of body sizes and individual needs.
  3. Awaken180 relies on caloric and carbohydrate restrictions, potentially involving expensive prepacked food, and might not be sustainable for long-term weight loss.

Understanding the Obesity Bill of Rights - Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 659 implied HN points • 20 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Healthcare Weight Loss Activism
  1. The 'Obesity Bill of Rights' is part of a movement lobbying for insurance coverage for weight loss industry products and interventions.
  2. The language used in the 'Obesity Bill of Rights' is rooted in marketing from weight loss companies, not in science.
  3. The rights proposed in the 'Obesity Bill of Rights' seem to prioritize weight loss industry profits over actual healthcare for higher-weight individuals.

Four common mistakes that fitness pros make with higher-weight people

Weight and Healthcare • 918 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Weight Training Healthcare Body Acceptance
  1. Don't assume someone's fitness level based on their size - treat everyone with respect and provide options for all body types.
  2. Accept and accommodate all body sizes in fitness spaces - blame the equipment, not the clients, if the space isn't inclusive.
  3. Encourage strength training for all body types - emphasize the benefits of strength training and avoid pushing weight loss goals.

My Cancer and My AI

Nonzero Newsletter • 1242 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Wellness Cancer AI Mental health
  1. Getting sick can be a unique experience, especially when you involve AI in your health decisions. Sometimes it helps, but it can also lead to confusion.
  2. After discovering a lump, consulting an AI led to professional medical advice, which was essential for diagnosing cancer. It's a reminder that while AI can be useful, human experts are still crucial.
  3. Going through treatment and recovery can make you appreciate life more. It's important to be thankful for good health and the support you receive during tough times.

Intermittent fasting, however you refer to it is important for 3 reasons: 1)it can help you manage, reduce body weight 2)can help you rest & rehabilitate your swollen fatty liver 3)drives autophagy

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1395 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness
  1. Intermittent fasting can help manage and reduce body weight.
  2. It can assist in resting and rehabilitating a swollen fatty liver.
  3. Intermittent fasting drives autophagy, supporting cell survival and cleaning out cellular 'trash'.

A month of my notes, April 2024

Tao Lin • 539 implied HN points • 07 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Lifestyle Nutrition Exercise
  1. Daily notes show a focus on health and wellness. The person tracks their sleep, exercise, and diet to maintain good habits.
  2. There’s an effort to reduce sugar intake, specifically with gum care. The goal is to improve dental health by avoiding sugar at the end of meals.
  3. Self-healing practices are highlighted as important. The individual dedicates significant time to self-care routines that promote mental and physical well-being.

How a small journalism nonprofit is holding the largest pharma companies to account

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 16 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Pharmaceuticals Drug Safety Consumer Health Public Health Patient Advocacy
  1. A nonprofit newsroom is applying consumer-protection journalism to prescription and over-the-counter drugs, digging into hidden ingredients and undisclosed side effects.
  2. It mixes investigative reporting, social video, and advocacy to shine light on the “shadow” side of medicine and hold large drug companies accountable.
  3. The group aims to be donor-supported and to use independent, testing-style journalism to publish findings that push for safer products and regulatory change.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

The Vajenda • 2476 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Hormone Therapy Longevity Exercise Nutrition
  1. Menopausal hormone therapy has both benefits and risks, and it's important for individuals to have accurate information to make informed decisions.
  2. Prioritize exercise, a healthy diet, and not smoking for overall health during menopause.
  3. Menopausal hormone therapy involves prescribing estrogen or progesterone to alleviate symptoms, and progestogen is essential for those taking estrogen to protect against uterine issues.

JJ Couey, Dr. JJ Couey, one of the smartest people out there! check out his work, his speeches, his interviews; you need not believe everything anyone tells you or shares, but have an open mind; I do

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1474 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care
  1. Keep an open mind when exploring new information from various sources.
  2. Evaluate the work and ideas of individuals like Dr. JJ Couey by delving into their work, speeches, and interviews.
  3. Strive to listen and learn from individuals unless they are engaging in harmful behaviors.

Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction - Part 2

Weight and Healthcare • 659 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Cardiovascular Health Research Medication
  1. The trial data for Semaglutide (Wegovy) for cardiovascular risk reduction was manipulative and lacking in transparency, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and data sharing.
  2. The study demographics were concerning, with a lack of diversity and representation, particularly skewed towards white men, older participants, and those with existing heart disease.
  3. The actual cardiovascular risk reduction with Semaglutide was much lower than claimed, highlighting issues with study design, data presentation, and potential overemphasis on specific demographics in the results.

The opportunity theory of depression

Wood From Eden • 3936 implied HN points • 28 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Adaptation Evolutionary Theory Social Status
  1. Depression can happen when people feel there are no good opportunities in their lives. It's like a warning sign telling them to pause and wait for a better situation.
  2. Humans seek to feel useful and appreciated, which is different from just seeking social status. Feeling unimportant can lead to feelings of sadness or depression.
  3. Teenagers today sometimes feel low because they are seen as separate from adults and lack meaningful roles in society. This can make them feel powerless and contribute to depression.

Reader Question- How Does Questionable Research Happen?

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Weight Loss Physicians
  1. Questionable research can happen due to researchers being influenced by profit interests or an entrenched paradigm.
  2. Some researchers may design studies to support predetermined conclusions, leading to misleading results.
  3. Doctors involved with the weight loss industry may have subconscious biases towards promoting weight loss, despite evidence of its ineffectiveness and harms.

The Bellevue Hospital Weight Loss Surgery Factory

Weight and Healthcare • 1397 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Ethics
  1. Bellevue Hospital's weight loss surgery program has been criticized for endangering patients and compromising urgent care due to financial incentives and high patient turnover.
  2. Patients at Bellevue Hospital often receive surgery dates quickly after minimal assessments, leading to insufficient risk understanding and inappropriate qualifications for procedures.
  3. The hospital's weight loss surgery assembly line approach includes rushing procedures, neglecting ethics like informed consent, and potentially harmfully pushing for surgeries despite minimal patient assessments.

the only thing the spiral wants is...

Both Are True • 118 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotional Health Stress management Mindfulness Self-care Parenting Productivity
  1. A spiral is self-perpetuating: it grabs any detail and keeps spinning regardless of whether the problem is real.
  2. Noticing the spiral — calling it out or shifting into a calmer “noodle” — can slow it down, and awareness, however annoying, actually helps.
  3. Small real actions and sharing your work lead to real outcomes and connections, while the spiral tends to ignore wins and amplify imagined failures, often harming relationships.