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Healthcare Schmealthcare

Ladyparts • 499 implied HN points • 28 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. The author is still experiencing hearing issues with a possible hint of hope
  2. The post includes a photo of primary care provider during the Covid pandemic
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Are You in a Virtuous or Destructive Cycle?

The Unabashed Observer • 99 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Lifestyle Self-help Social Issues Mental health Personal Development
  1. Identifying whether you are in a virtuous or destructive cycle is crucial for personal growth. Virtuous cycles lead to positive outcomes, while destructive cycles can be harmful.
  2. Breaking out of destructive cycles requires recognizing the problem and making a conscious effort to change. It can be challenging, but essential for improvement.
  3. Understanding oneself and being open to self-evaluation is key to recognizing and addressing the cycles we are in. Self-awareness is the first step towards breaking out of destructive patterns.

Out this week

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1421 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Wellness Infectious Diseases
  1. Katelyn Jetelina took a break from newsletter writing this week to work on an emergency with the World Health Organization in Turkey.
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Friday Q&A: Diet Coke; Stomach Woes; Strength Training for Beginners; & Finding the Right Doctor for Menopause

Are You Okay? • 219 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Supplements Metabolism
  1. Consuming Diet Coke daily doesn't completely negate healthy eating habits, but it's worth considering the potential downsides such as caffeine content and artificial sweeteners.
  2. Individual responses to gas, bloating, and irregular bowel movements can vary, and there isn't one-size-fits-all advice for using probiotics to address these issues.
  3. Health is about balancing risks and rewards, and making choices that work best for your body and well-being, whether it's enjoying certain habits or deciding to make changes for better health.

FDA's fall 2023 vaccine plan

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1156 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines COVID-19 Public Health Immunity Science
  1. COVID-19 vaccines are being updated for the fall 2023-2024 season due to fast mutations and waning effectiveness against hospitalization.
  2. Vaccine formula may shift to target only the Omicron XBB variant for better immune system recognition.
  3. Global alignment on focusing vaccine efforts on the XBB variant signals a step towards addressing the changing landscape of COVID-19.

Mouse Melon & Monkey Mind

Seven Senses • 179 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Nutrition Mental health Self-care
  1. Explore new experiences for your senses, like art, food, and scents. It's fun to try different things that make you feel alive.
  2. Meditation can help you connect with your thoughts. Meeting your 'Monkey Mind' can be a way to understand your busy thoughts better.
  3. Engaging with different sensory activities can lead to joy and inspiration. It's important to take time to enjoy the little things around you.

Shades of Pink: The Rise of Colombian Tusi (Pink Cocaine)

Tripsitter • 139 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Harm Reduction Psychedelics
  1. Colombian Tusi, also known as Pink Cocaine, is a highly variable mixture of substances like ketamine, MDMA, cocaine, and caffeine, often dyed pink.
  2. Tusi originated as a knockoff of the rare and expensive drug 2-CB in an effort to fill a market gap in South America.
  3. The drug Tusip is not to be confused with 2C-B, despite its phonetic similarity, and is created by mixing leftover drugs to produce a colorful and flavorful substance.

So you have to take antibiotics. How do you repair your microbiome?

Eat Shit and Prosper • 359 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Microbiome Nutrition Antibiotics Gut Health Preventive Care
  1. Be careful with antibiotics; only use them when absolutely necessary. They can mess with your gut health and lead to serious issues if used too often.
  2. Probiotics may not help after taking antibiotics like many think. In fact, they could make things worse, sometimes even permanently changing your gut bacteria.
  3. Eating a healthy and varied diet after antibiotics can help restore your gut bacteria. Focus on whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and stay away from processed stuff for better recovery.

My friend Shane decided to ignore my advice and listen to his doctor and got a COVID vaccine. He now has permanent heart damage.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 12 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines COVID-19 Cardiology Public Health Misinformation
  1. A friend followed medical advice, got a COVID vaccine, and now has permanent heart damage.
  2. The author is frustrated that people ignore warnings and trust doctors, saying this led to severe injuries and even deaths among friends.
  3. The author believes COVID vaccines provide no benefit and only cause harm, and urges others to spread that message.

Obesity: Root Cause Analysis

Experimental Fat Loss • 268 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Obesity Diabetes Health Research
  1. Obesity and diabetes rates have soared in the last few decades, showing something has fundamentally changed in our lifestyle or diet since the 1800s.
  2. Understanding the mechanisms behind diet and health is important, but we also need to focus on finding practical solutions rather than just theoretical ones.
  3. Evaluating various diet ideas from personal experiences or small experiments can be more effective than relying solely on large studies, as many common narratives about health don't fully explain the issues we face today.

UK COVID data, week starting 20th February

Logging the World • 199 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Covid data Health trends
  1. COVID variants are still present, but some are not growing rapidly. The XBB.1.5 variant is increasing in share and spreading.
  2. Vaccines are proving to offer protection from death according to ONS data. Vaccination is not associated with a spike in all-causes death.
  3. COVID hospital admissions are rising, with numbers just under 900. Admissions are slightly slower than the 4-week doubling rate, but it is concerning.

I Have a Diagnosis!

The Reclamation Era • 99 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health ADHD Awareness Personal Growth Community support
  1. Getting a diagnosis for ADHD can bring relief and validation, showing that your brain works differently rather than you being lazy or incompetent. This understanding helps many people feel more at ease with themselves.
  2. ADHD affects how people prioritize tasks, with those diagnosed often struggling to engage in tasks they find uninteresting, unlike typical brains that focus on what needs to be done.
  3. Talking about ADHD openly among peers can foster support and understanding, benefiting not just the individual but also their relationships, especially in parenting.

hello anxiety, my old friend

Both Are True • 223 implied HN points • 31 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Anxiety Self-care Personal Growth Emotional Well-being
  1. It's normal to feel anxious while waiting for a response from someone. The uncertainty can make your mind race, imagining different scenarios.
  2. Even though anxiety can feel overwhelming, it's important to remind yourself that things are probably okay. It's just a part of life to face new worries.
  3. Realizing that anxiety may always be there can help you cope with it. Accepting it might make it feel less daunting.

Could the Humble Soybean Cure Hot Flashes?

Ladyparts • 359 implied HN points • 04 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause
  1. A recent study suggests that cooked soybeans, combined with a low-fat, vegan diet, could help cure hot flashes
  2. Countries with plant-based diets like Japan and China have lower rates of menopausal symptoms
  3. Consider incorporating more soybeans and plant-based foods into your diet to potentially ease menopausal symptoms

Creating Space: A 6-Week Journaling Course

Tech and Tea • 115 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Creative Writing Personal Development Journaling
  1. Journaling can help clear your mind and make space for new ideas and creativity. It allows you to step back from daily chaos and reflect on what really matters in your life.
  2. The 'Creating Space' course is designed to guide you through a journaling practice over six weeks. It offers themes and prompts to explore different aspects of your life like time and energy.
  3. You don't need to be a seasoned writer to join the course. It's meant to support anyone wanting to find clarity about their goals and aspirations in a gentle and manageable way.

Reader Question: How Do I Push Back Against Workplace Weight Loss Challenges?

Weight and Healthcare • 419 implied HN points • 08 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Workplace Challenges Mental health Self-care
  1. Facing workplace weight loss challenges can be intimidating, especially for larger individuals who may feel triggered or stressed.
  2. Pushing back against such challenges can involve addressing concerns about health, defending against body size discrimination, and advocating for weight-neutral interventions.
  3. It's crucial to remember that workplace weight issues are not your fault, and there's value in advocating for a healthier focus on well-being rather than just weight.

Momentum : The Underrated Driver of Action

Uneasy’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Lifestyle Habit formation Personal Development
  1. Momentum plays a crucial role in our lives, shaping our habits either positively or negatively. Good habits can build on each other, but bad routines can trap us in a cycle we don’t want to be in.
  2. Making small changes can help break bad habits and create better ones. Start with tiny adjustments in your routine, like cutting down on social media or adding a short workout.
  3. Consistency is key to forming new habits. Focus on one positive action at a time and gradually increase your efforts as it becomes a part of your routine.

The creative imperative

Erifili • 159 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Creativity Personal Growth Self-awareness Wellbeing
  1. Everyone has some level of creativity within them, it's just a matter of prioritizing and nurturing it.
  2. Engaging in creative expression, like writing or art, is crucial for personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional catharsis.
  3. Being intentional about making time for creative expression is essential for overall wellbeing, self-discovery, and personal fulfillment.

Is It Necessary to Have a Mystical Experience With Psychedelics?

Tripsitter • 179 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Personal Growth Spirituality Psychology
  1. Having a mystical experience with psychedelics may lead to successful outcomes in some cases.
  2. Various factors contribute to mystical experiences with psychedelics, including dosage and individual mental state.
  3. Seeking only mystical experiences without integrating the lessons into one's life could lead to spiritual bypassing.

Learning to grow, minding your wellness & why midlife women feel like screaming

The Shift With Sam Baker • 179 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Self-care Dieting
  1. Wellness and self-care were not emphasized for those growing up in the 70s and 80s, revealing a societal shift over the years towards prioritizing mental health and well-being.
  2. Midlife women can experience feelings of frustration and exhaustion, often struggling to find their voice and express their emotions after years of conforming to societal expectations.
  3. Embarking on new activities like gardening later in life can lead to unexpected discoveries and personal growth, showing that it's never too late to try something new.

Your sign to start journaling

Erifili • 179 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Journaling Self-awareness Mindfulness Personal Growth Health Benefits
  1. Journaling helps in processing life and practicing mindfulness by slowing down and being present, leading to better emotional and life processing.
  2. Writing regularly improves thinking skills and self-awareness by forcing clear articulation of thoughts and providing a tool for self-reflection and personal growth.
  3. Journaling aids in problem-solving and decision-making, preserves life experiences and memories, and creates a connection between past and present selves, allowing for continuous personal development.

5 Charts Explain How the Pandemic Changed Our Mobility

The New Urban Order • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Urban living Physical health Mental health Public Health
  1. Walking trips in the U.S. have significantly decreased post-pandemic, with every metro and state experiencing a decline, pointing to a potential long-term shift in mobility habits.
  2. Remote work and delivery services have reduced the need for short walking trips for activities like shopping, affecting public transit use and contributing to an increase in vehicle miles traveled.
  3. Despite some positive changes like an increase in bicycle usage, cities should focus on making walking more appealing and preserving biking gains to address the evolving mobility landscape.

Friday Q&A: On Treating Heartburn; Selecting the Best Doctor; Insomnia; & How to Triage Your Medical “To-Dos”

Are You Okay? • 219 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Advice Insomnia
  1. Heartburn can be triggered by factors like acidic foods, excess weight, medications, stress, and certain behaviors like lying down after eating a heavy meal. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors, but it's essential to consult with a doctor for personalized advice.
  2. When seeking a doctor who integrates mind, body, and spirit, it's crucial to prioritize finding a healthcare provider who will listen, understand your needs, and offer holistic care beyond just prescribing medications.
  3. Consider lifestyle modifications alongside medication for managing health issues. It's possible to strike a balance that allows you to continue enjoying things like coffee while also taking necessary steps to address your condition.

Friday Q&A: on Risks After COVID; Booster Shots; New Vaccine Formulas; & COVID During Pregnancy

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID Vaccines Long Covid General Health Pregnancy
  1. Information on COVID risks and booster shots was addressed in a Friday Q&A session. It's important to consider context and accurate data when evaluating health risks associated with COVID infection.
  2. Having had previous COVID infection or vaccination can impact the likelihood of 'long COVID' symptoms in case of reinfection, with different considerations for teens and young adults.
  3. Viral infections like COVID can worsen existing health conditions, highlighting the importance of understanding individual health contexts and risks.

Opponents of IVF Should Oppose Natural Conception Too

Parrhesia • 647 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Reproduction Ethics Bioethics
  1. Opponents of IVF may need to extend their beliefs to also include opposition to natural conception, as it results in the loss of embryos similar to IVF.
  2. Banning IVF raises the issue of a paradox where excess embryos are never created nor destroyed, leading to no children being born.
  3. A consistent stance against IVF should logically also entail a stance against natural conception, due to the loss of embryos that often occurs in both processes.

UK COVID data, week starting 28th November 2022

Logging the World • 279 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Data Health Updates Long Covid
  1. The UK COVID data for the week starting 28th November 2022 shows a trend of growth in hospital admissions and cases.
  2. There is an increase in the number of people reporting limitations in daily activities due to Long COVID, indicating a potential impact from past infection waves.
  3. Variants at Level 6 and 7 are outgrowing Level 5 variants, contributing to the overall growth observed in COVID data.

A Premature Declaration of Success

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Nutrition Medical Science Weight management
  1. The impact of PUFAs on weight gain in mice should be common knowledge and thoroughly researched, yet there seems to be confusion and skepticism around the topic.
  2. The idea that PUFAs are linked to obesity raises questions about why this information isn't widely accepted and why PUFAs are still prevalent in food.
  3. Eliminating PUFAs and adjusting protein intake could potentially lead to significant health benefits and weight management, highlighting the potential impact of dietary changes.

Xmas Mom Test: Conclusions and Mysteries

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Metabolism Nutrition Thyroid Health Mysteries
  1. The author believes that giving up PUFAs has had a positive impact on their metabolism and weight control.
  2. There is a pattern of weight changes and thyroid issues, with different dietary interventions affecting these aspects.
  3. Several mysteries remain, such as the initial cause of the curse, the role of different dietary components, and the effects of various interventions on metabolism and weight.

Doesn't Being Higher Weight Create Higher Risk for Health Issues?

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 22 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Methods Body positivity Fat Activism
  1. Correlation between weight and health doesn't imply causation, and it's crucial to examine the quality of evidence before drawing conclusions.
  2. Factors like weight stigma, weight cycling, and healthcare inequalities can influence the relationship between weight and health.
  3. Supporting health doesn't always need manipulation of body size, and it's essential to prioritize the rights of individuals regardless of their size.

Quick Guide to Evaluating Weight Science Research

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 17 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Weight Health Issues Behavior Change
  1. When evaluating weight science research, look for the original source and check if it is peer-reviewed for credibility.
  2. Examine who funded the study and the researchers' affiliations for potential biases.
  3. For weight loss claims, consider factors like dropout rates, actual weight lost, and the duration of follow-up to critically assess the study's conclusions.

Friday Q&A: Preventing, Testing for & Treating Viral Infections

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 23 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention Testing Treatment Viral Infections Q&A
  1. The post discusses preventing, testing for, and treating viral infections, focusing on how to navigate situations involving fevers.
  2. There is an offer for a 7-day free trial to subscribe for more detailed information and access to full post archives.
  3. There is an invitation to engage by asking questions for future Friday Q&A sessions.