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Morning Glory: The Aztec Vine of Vision

Tripsitter • 99 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Shamanism Dreams Side Effects
  1. Morning glory vine contains psychedelic compounds similar to LSD, with LSA being naturally occurring and less potent than LSD.
  2. Morning glory has been traditionally used in shamanism in Central American cultures for divination and healing purposes.
  3. Morning glory played a significant role in Aztec and Mayan cultures as a divine plant for rituals and ceremonies.

Excellence is a Pursuit, Not a Destination

The Leadership Lab • 118 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Development Self-Improvement Mindfulness Well-being Growth
  1. Excellence is a pursuit, not a destination - it's about the ongoing journey, not a final goal to achieve or complete.
  2. Avoid the 'Arrival Fallacy' - thinking you'll reach a permanent state of excellence can hinder your progress; instead, focus on constant growth and alignment.
  3. Shift from chasing arrival to prioritizing devotion - ask yourself what you're devoted to in the moment, freeing yourself from the pressure of reaching a final destination.

Alexander Shulgin's Greatest Psychedelic Hits

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Chemistry Drug Development Mental health Therapy
  1. Alexander Shulgin, known as 'the godfather of psychedelics,' created hundreds of psychedelic compounds, with 6 standing out as his favorites, named the 'magical half-dozen.'
  2. Shulgin's work revolutionized the field of designer drugs and led to the exploration of thousands of psychoactive substances.
  3. Shulgin's approach to testing new compounds was meticulous, starting with low doses and gradually increasing, emphasizing safety and understanding the threshold dose for each substance.

The Life-Changing Power of Immersive Experiences

The Leadership Lab • 118 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-development Immersive experiences Awareness Leadership Transformation
  1. Immersive experiences offer a powerful way to accelerate personal growth and self-awareness
  2. Regular immersion in transformative activities like retreats can lead to exponential awareness growth
  3. In immersive group settings, participants act as mirrors for each other, accelerating awareness and facilitating breakthroughs
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Myths About the Failure Rate of Dieting

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 16 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Dieting Weight Loss Research Body positivity
  1. Research shows that the majority of people regain weight after intentional weight loss, often gaining back more than they lost.
  2. The failure rate of intentional weight loss applies to all methods, not just 'fad' diets, with statistics dating back to the 1950s showing low success rates.
  3. The idea that weight loss fails because people don't do it correctly is a misconception; with around 95% of individuals regaining lost weight, the approach itself may be flawed.

Gratitude, the antidote to imposter syndrome

Meaning-Making • 117 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Reflection Gratitude
  1. Imposter syndrome can make us feel like we don't deserve success, but it's important not to compare ourselves to others.
  2. We each have our own unique path to follow, so focus on your journey and creative endeavors without worrying about competition.
  3. Practicing gratitude can help combat feelings of being an imposter and make us appreciate what we have achieved.

Pearl's Keto Diet Cheat Sheet

Prime Cuts Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Fitness
  1. The author created a simple, one-page keto cheat sheet to make it easier to understand what to eat and avoid on a keto diet.
  2. The cheat sheet includes information on what to eat, what to avoid, and when to eat in one printable format.
  3. The author recommends going deep into the topic by reading 'The Keto Bible' for a more detailed understanding.

Is the ‘Dumb Jock’ Really a Nerd?

Let's Get Psychophysical ! • 117 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Well-being Exercise Cognition
  1. Training the body and mind simultaneously is possible through psychophysical culture.
  2. Neuroscience challenges the distinction between practical and theoretical activities, suggesting success in one area translates to success in another.
  3. Complex motor activities combining physical and cognitive demands have shown to enhance cognition.

Alternatives to Common Weight Stigma-Based Phrases in Healthcare

Weight and Healthcare • 339 implied HN points • 23 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Patient Care
  1. Apologize for lack of accommodation in healthcare settings and explore alternative solutions with the patient.
  2. Patients have the right to refuse routine weigh-ins if not medically necessary, emphasizing informed consent and individual comfort.
  3. Weight-neutral approaches should be considered in healthcare, avoiding weight-stigmatizing language and interventions.

Weight Loss Drugs Part 2 - Plenity and Alli

Weight and Healthcare • 319 implied HN points • 13 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Safety Efficacy Health Risks
  1. Plenity is a weight management device made of hydrogel particles that swells in the stomach to create a sensation of fullness, but it comes with risks like undernourishment and eating disorders.
  2. Alli/Xenical/Orlistat is an over-the-counter medication that blocks fat absorption, claiming 5-10% weight loss with potential side effects like kidney stones and liver disease.
  3. Both Plenity and Alli are unlikely to lead to significant weight loss, come with various risks, and lack long-term research on effectiveness and safety.

What's the one thing we all hate but can't stop doing?

Both Are True • 543 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Technology Self-care Productivity Addiction
  1. Many of us hate being constantly on social media but find it hard to stop.
  2. Our constant need for achievement and validation online can lead to anxiety and a sense of never doing enough.
  3. Taking breaks from social media and setting boundaries with technology can help regain self-control and focus on other fulfilling activities.

The Presidential Physical Fitness Edition

Why is this interesting? • 422 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Lifestyle
  1. The Presidential Physical Fitness Award had high standards like 40 push-ups, 10 pull-ups, and a 6:30 mile run, with the goal of improving national health and reducing childhood obesity.
  2. The program was ingrained in the US school system and became a cultural memory for a certain generation, showing the impact of collective fitness goals.
  3. China is now emphasizing physical fitness similarly to how JFK did in the 1960s, with a focus on societal benefits like fitness and achievements reflected in their social media platforms.

Young at mind

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Lifelong learning Challenges Brain health
  1. The Nun Study showed that engaging in complex tasks, having strong social ties, and experiencing low stress levels contribute to mental resilience.
  2. Bringing new challenges helps keep the brain young and agile, and it's beneficial to pick challenges from different areas of expertise.
  3. Embracing lifelong learning, trying new hobbies, and stepping out of your comfort zone can activate untapped areas of the brain, promoting growth and vitality.

Health Homework (32) Learn to use the bipolarity of INSPIRATION and OPPOSITION to (Re)Fuel your Motivation

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 58 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Motivation Exercise Books Self-Improvement Mindfulness
  1. Using opposition as a spark for motivation and action is an effective strategy.
  2. Interacting with motivational material like books can provide perspective and insights.
  3. Personal evaluation and comparison of motivational resources can help in determining their utility for individual growth.

The Art of Lucid Dreaming 💭 🦋

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Techniques
  1. Understanding lucid dreaming involves being consciously aware in your dreams, a skill that can be learned with practice and consistency.
  2. Lucid dreaming can offer benefits like gaining insights into your psyche, experiencing a different level of consciousness, and exploring symbolism in dreams for personal growth.
  3. To improve dream recall and induce lucid dreams, techniques like reality testing, journaling dreams, and using dream-inducing herbs can be effective.

Designer Drug Exposé: Psychedelic Phenethylamines

Tripsitter • 99 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Designer Drugs
  1. Designer drug phenethylamines range from psychedelic to stimulant effects, with most falling in the middle, offering a blend of energizing and psychedelic qualities.
  2. Prominent designer phenethylamines include Benzofurinated 2CX drugs, Proscaline, and DOC compounds, each offering unique effects and properties.
  3. NBOMes, a subclass of NBX phenethylamines, are notably potent and often used as a dangerous alternative to LSD, with a high risk of toxicity and overdose.

Post-rice OmegaQuant: 8% linoleic acid

Experimental Fat Loss • 162 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Dieting Health Testing Wellness Trends
  1. Eating very low-fat diets, like a rice diet, can deplete the body's linoleic acid faster. When you stop taking in certain fats, your body starts using fat stored in your tissues.
  2. The OmegaQuant Complete test can give a rough idea of linoleic acid levels, but it's not completely accurate. It's a useful tool, but results should be interpreted carefully due to various factors.
  3. Body fat levels and diet can greatly affect fatty acid profiles. If you're on a low-fat diet, your body might produce more of its own fats, which can influence test results.

Please Stop Telling Patients to "Just Walk" For Their Health

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Inclusivity Trauma Well-being
  1. Healthcare providers should avoid limiting discussions around movement to just walking
  2. Patients have diverse needs and abilities, and a one-size-fits-all approach like 'just walk' can be harmful and exclusionary
  3. Healthcare providers should engage patients in a respectful conversation about movement, consider their individual situations, and provide information without judgment or bias

Designer Drug Exposé: Lysergamides

Tripsitter • 79 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Designer Drugs Safety Chemistry
  1. Lysergamides like LSD are potent psychedelics with similar effects, challenging one's sense of self and reality.
  2. Designer lysergamides, such as 1P-LSD and ALD-52, mimic the effects of LSD and are often converted into active LSD in the body.
  3. Legal complexities surround lysergamides with only LSD explicitly listed as a controlled substance, leading to the creation of various analogs and prodrugs.

Nothing to See Here

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Health Conditions
  1. The author has been experimenting with their diet, including enjoying lasagne and even getting drunk during Christmas.
  2. Despite the dietary changes, the author observed a drop in weight but also experienced hypometabolic symptoms like feeling sad, cold, and tired, possibly linked to thyroid issues.
  3. The author remains puzzled by the unexpected changes in their thyroid dose and the resulting effects on their body.

Needles You Say?

Situation Normal • 64 implied HN points • 22 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Pain management Mental health Physical therapy Well-being
  1. Fear of needles can be really strong, and it can stop people from trying medical treatments. But sometimes, dealing with pain might push you to face that fear.
  2. Acupuncture can be an effective way to relieve pain, even if you're scared of needles. Many people find that it helps them feel better physically and gives them more confidence about their bodies.
  3. Finding a good practitioner, like through reviews or recommendations, can really help. A good experience can turn you into a believer in new treatments you were once afraid to try.

The Role of AI in Healthcare

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness AI Healthcare Medical Professionals Challenges Future
  1. AI in healthcare helps improve patient care through predicting health trajectories, recommending treatments, guiding surgical care, monitoring patients, and population health management.
  2. Benefits of AI in healthcare include reducing errors, enhancing diagnosis, personalizing treatment, increasing adherence, and preventing disease, leading to cost savings and revenue generation.
  3. Challenges of AI in healthcare include data access, bias, scaling and integration, lack of transparency, and privacy, which can be addressed through improving data quality, standards, transparency, education, and collaboration.

Depressing, Not Depressed

Situation Normal • 128 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Depression Personal Growth Self-help
  1. There's a big difference between feeling depressed by what's happening around us and actually being depressed. You can be upset about the news but still feel okay inside.
  2. Taking care of your mental health is important. Things like therapy, medication, and yoga can help you feel stronger and more resilient.
  3. It's possible to face dark times and still come out okay. You can experience tough moments without letting them define how you feel about yourself.