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Keeping body and soul together

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 3913 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mind-Body Connection Embodiment Self-discovery Healing
  1. Listening to our body is important for shedding light on psychological processes and living authentically.
  2. The body and soul are interconnected, and it's essential to integrate them for personal growth and healing.
  3. Bringing body and soul together involves recognizing the body as a collaborator and co-creator in our life journey.

Sometimes it is okay to just coast

Wednesday Wisdom • 217 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Career Advice Self-care Work-life balance
  1. It's okay to just take a break and coast when you're feeling stuck. Sometimes, trying too hard can make things worse.
  2. The passing of time can bring clarity. Things will get better as you give yourself a chance to relax and think.
  3. Not every job needs to be exciting. Taking a simple job to pay the bills can help you recover and find your direction again.

Burning questions: Why the ways we think about our metabolism are all wrong

Brain Pizza • 331 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Metabolism Diet Exercise Nutrition Health Science
  1. Metabolism is more complex than simply burning calories. It’s affected by what we eat, how active we are, and even our age.
  2. The advice to 'eat less and exercise more' doesn’t work for many people and can lead to feelings of guilt. Our bodies just don’t function that way.
  3. Physical activity is still very important for health but doesn’t burn as many calories as commonly believed. Understanding how our metabolism operates can help us use exercise better.

Why are young liberals so depressed?

Slow Boring • 8117 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Social media Political Ideology Therapy Emotional Well-being Youth Mental Health
  1. The mental health of young liberals is influenced by a mix of factors including social media, politics, and societal issues.
  2. Political ideology plays a role in the mental health of adolescents, with liberal girls showing higher levels of depression.
  3. Encouraging positive emotional responses and avoiding catastrophizing can be beneficial for mental health.

On gentle personal growth in 2024

Tech and Tea • 345 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Self-care Mental health Work-life balance Introspection
  1. Personal growth doesn't have to be extreme. It's okay to take a gentle approach, like a relaxed hike instead of climbing a mountain.
  2. Being okay with uncertainty is important. It's better to embrace not knowing what comes next and trust that clarity will come in time.
  3. Taking care of yourself should be a priority. It's good to step back from the pressure of doing everything and focus on what really matters to you.
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The Dose (January 3)

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1867 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Vaccination Nutrition Disease Prevention Epidemiology
  1. Winter is here, and respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID, and RSV are on the rise across the country. It's important to stay aware as health services could get overwhelmed.
  2. The new COVID-19 vaccine is showing good results, especially for older adults, helping to reduce hospital visits significantly. Keeping up with vaccinations can strengthen your immunity.
  3. Some Costco eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, so it's best to check your fridge and avoid those eggs to keep your family safe.

Get ready to eat beans, peas, lentils--as cuts in meat, poultry, and eggs are proposed for next Dietary Guidelines

Unsettled Science • 800 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Chronic Disease Public Policy Food Safety
  1. The new Dietary Guidelines may suggest eating less meat, poultry, and eggs for everyone. This change could encourage more consumption of beans, peas, and lentils.
  2. Changing the guidelines is important because they influence what food programs, like school lunches, serve. The guidelines can also impact health issues like obesity and diabetes in children.
  3. There seems to be a long-standing bias against animal foods in these guidelines, with a focus on vegetarian and vegan diets despite concerns about nutrient deficiencies from those diets.

The Placebo Effect in Therapy (Part 2/2)

Living Fossils • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychotherapy Placebo effect Mental health
  1. Belief and expectation can significantly influence healing, often making the placebo effect just as powerful as actual medicine. When patients believe they will get better, it can boost their healing.
  2. Therapy often works not because of specific techniques, but due to the relationship between the therapist and client. That caring connection can lead to real healing and change.
  3. The effectiveness of therapy may not rely on the method used, but rather on the simple fact that someone is there to listen and support the client, making therapy a type of meaningful social interaction.

Hope for a Durable Remission

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 3832 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Family Cancer Mental health Support Healing
  1. The importance of finding hope and strength in situations of enduring challenges, such as coping with a cancer diagnosis or supporting a child through difficult times.
  2. The ongoing journey of healing involves balancing the knowledge gained from experiences with actively working towards personal healing and self-care.
  3. The significance of continuing to support others going through similar challenges while also focusing on one's own well-being by engaging in activities that bring comfort and peace.

Why is it so hard to know if you're helping?

The Intrinsic Perspective • 14053 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Charity Malaria Effectiveness Donations Uncertainty
  1. It's challenging to determine if our help is truly making a difference, like with sending aid to Africa.
  2. The effectiveness of interventions like distributing bed nets for malaria prevention in Africa is uncertain due to various factors like misuse.
  3. The academic literature on the impact of interventions like bed nets shows mixed results, making it difficult to confidently measure the lives saved.

What is the truth about alcohol consumption

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 235 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Public Health Lifestyle Substance Use
  1. Moderate alcohol consumption might not be as harmful as some studies suggest, but it's essential to consider various health impacts when deciding how much to drink.
  2. Understanding what and how much we drink can help manage health risks better. It's important to enjoy alcohol responsibly without overthinking it.
  3. More research is needed to understand the true effects of alcohol on health, and personal experiences and preferences should also play a role in drinking habits.

Living In Dirt

The Unpublishable • 7724 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mindfulness Freedom
  1. Take time for self-reflection and consider letting go of the pursuit of perfection in various aspects of life.
  2. Sometimes, finding freedom and happiness may involve stepping away from strict routines and allowing yourself to be more fluid.
  3. Allowing yourself to let go of control can open up space for new experiences and perspectives to come in.

It's Fair To Describe Schizophrenia As Probably Mostly Genetic

Astral Codex Ten • 13077 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Genetics Heritability
  1. Schizophrenia is likely mostly genetic but may not be described as a genetic disease based on heritability estimates.
  2. Genes play a crucial role in schizophrenia, serving as a risk factor and potentially a cause for the condition.
  3. Despite the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, schizophrenia can be colloquially referred to as genetic due to the significant genetic contribution in its development.

CO2-curious

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Wellness Trends Chronic Conditions
  1. High CO2 levels can make people feel dizzy or stuffy, but this doesn’t always mean they will get headaches. Personal experiences with varying CO2 levels in different environments lead to different symptoms.
  2. The old homes might have better airflow compared to modern buildings, which could lead to fewer headache symptoms despite higher CO2 levels. The construction of a building can impact how we feel in relation to CO2 exposure.
  3. Making assumptions based on CO2 measurements alone can be misleading. It’s important to consider other factors or pollutants that may actually cause discomfort or headaches.

Ivermectin Squares Off in a New War on Cancer

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3773 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Treatment Alternative therapies
  1. Some physicians are exploring the use of generic drugs like Ivermectin for cancer treatment.
  2. Patients have experienced positive responses to alternative cancer treatments alongside traditional therapies.
  3. Research suggests that drugs like Ivermectin and Mebendazole may have potential in treating multiple types of cancer.

Life in My Seventies, Study: Billionaires Not that Smart, Study: Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking, NBA Social Justice Champion Finalists, Elon Gets It Wrong (Again), Joan Baez Sings, and More

kareem • 7350 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Loneliness Health Studies Joy Cognitive abilities
  1. Living in the Red Zone brings uncertainty about the future, but focusing on daily joys is key.
  2. New study shows that being a billionaire doesn't equate to higher intelligence compared to lower-paid individuals.
  3. Loneliness is highlighted as being as dangerous as smoking, emphasizing the importance of social connections for health.

My child was perfect

Letters of Note • 4265 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Parenting
  1. A mother's unconditional love for her child shines through despite challenging circumstances.
  2. Every child is perfect and brings immense joy and purpose to their family.
  3. Doctors should provide support and encouragement to expectant mothers regardless of any medical condition.

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.

mRNA vaccines lead to unwanted proteins - but what does it mean?

Maryanne Demasi, reports • 4127 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines mRNA Proteins Safety Research
  1. mRNA vaccines can lead to production of unwanted proteins due to reading errors in cells
  2. Research suggests that these off-target proteins do not raise significant safety concerns about mRNA vaccines
  3. Even though concerns exist about off-target proteins, experts suggest that mRNA vaccines are still considered safe

My Iron Deficiency Protocol

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1078 implied HN points • 04 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Hormones
  1. Iron deficiency can manifest in various symptoms beyond anemia, including low sex hormones, fatigue, and hair loss.
  2. Optimizing iron levels can have significant impacts on hormone balance, immunity, and overall well-being, especially during aging.
  3. The iron deficiency protocol includes guidance on foods, supplements, inflammation management, and genetic factors to consider.

In Times of Crisis, Enjoy The Silence.

OK Doomer • 29 implied HN points • 15 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Research Self-care Science Lifestyle
  1. Silence can be very beneficial for our mental health and focus. Taking time to enjoy quiet moments helps our brain work better.
  2. Life is becoming increasingly chaotic and normal seems far away. We need to adapt to these changes and find ways to cope with the new reality.
  3. Rest is important and shouldn't feel like a luxury. We all need to prioritize taking breaks for our well-being.

There's Still Room on the Right Side of History

The FLCCC Alliance Community • 4088 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Professionals Whistleblowers Silence Ethics Healthcare system
  1. It's important to speak up against malfeasance and unethical behavior, even if it's challenging or unpopular.
  2. Silence in the face of criminal activity is complicity, and it's crucial to stand up for what's right even if it means facing consequences.
  3. History will remember those who chose to do the right thing, and it's never too late to make a positive impact.

Is THIS Behind Your Muscle Tension?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 958 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Holistic health Supplementation
  1. S-sulfocysteine could be a hidden cause of muscle tension and related symptoms, especially between meals.
  2. Supplementing with 600-1200 micrograms of molybdenum may significantly reduce muscle tension levels, but individual needs and metabolic complexities should be considered.
  3. Optimal muscle tone regulation is key, influenced by neurotransmitters like glutamate, glycine, GABA, and taurine, with molybdenum showing impressive results in reducing muscle tension.

Dr. Paul Marik On Ivermectin and Cancer: “We know of cases of patients who had solid tumors...and together with some other drugs... the cancer disappeared."

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3832 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Treatment Medication Cancer Disease Safety
  1. Ivermectin, known as 'horse dewormer,' is now proving to be a powerful cancer treatment protocol.
  2. Combining Ivermectin with Fenbendazole creates a potent anti-cancer, anti-parasitic, and anti-viral therapy.
  3. Doctors suggest cancer may be related to intracellular parasites and Ivermectin may help in treating it.

Is Your Marriage Stressing You Out?

Ladyparts • 1837 implied HN points • 18 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Marriage Stress Relationships
  1. Researchers found that in married couples where one did not feel supported by the spouse, stress hormone cortisol was present in their saliva
  2. Feeling supported, seen, heard, and loved by your spouse can help reduce chronic stress
  3. The impact of lack of spousal support on mental health can lead individuals to seek help from professionals like psychiatrists

A Surprising Fix for Weight Gain, Digestive Woes & Skeletal Pain

Are You Okay? • 3095 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Therapy Medication Self-compassion
  1. Self-compassion is a crucial element for overall health, often more important than medication for certain symptoms.
  2. Non-pharmacologic interventions are commonly prescribed alongside medications to address complex health problems like weight gain, insomnia, and chronic pain.
  3. Self-compassion, forgiveness, and love for oneself can be the most effective remedies for inner struggles and health issues, often more powerful than medication.

There Will Be Blood

The Vajenda • 3734 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Empowerment Education Science
  1. The menstrual cycle is a unique and vital aspect of human biology.
  2. Historically, female physiology has been viewed as inferior, leading to inadequate research and medical care for those who menstruate.
  3. Education and knowledge about menstruation are crucial to combat misinformation and empower individuals to advocate for their health.