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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.

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.
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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.

Sound Bathing, Minus the Nonsense

Superb Owl • 4029 implied HN points • 29 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Emotional Health Mindfulness
  1. Sound bathing can create deep, pleasurable experiences that evoke strong physical sensations in the body, similar to meditation or music.
  2. Meditation helps people notice and amplify their bodily sensations, leading to a connection between emotions and physical feelings.
  3. Practicing sound bathing and meditation can help dissolve negative emotions and create a sense of bliss and unity with oneself and the environment.

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.

The psychology of midlife

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 6689 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Menopause Self-discovery Transition Emotions
  1. The midlife transition is a period of questioning and self-discovery, often coinciding with perimenopause, leading to existential angst and a search for meaning.
  2. Emotional correlates of the midlife transition can include a decline in happiness, aimlessness, self-doubt, boredom, and concerns about aging and death.
  3. Navigating the midlife transition involves embracing the challenges and exploring synchronicities, dreams, and solitude to find a new story and purpose in life.

VAIDS RISING: If Official Data Claims COVID-19 Cases Are Decreasing Nationwide, Then Why Are Hospitals In Massachusetts On The Verge Of Collapse?

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3518 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Hospitals Vaccines Public Health Medical Misinformation
  1. Hospitals in Massachusetts are on the verge of collapse despite decreasing COVID-19 cases nationwide.
  2. The VAIDS epidemic is leading to overwhelming hospitalizations, with various hospitals struggling with patient overflow.
  3. It's suggested to avoid vaccines and use repurposed drugs and supplements to protect against illnesses like flu and RSV.

Three years in: a clinician’s perspective

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 3282 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Gender Dysphoria
  1. Working with young people going through gender transition can be challenging due to their strong beliefs and reactions.
  2. Therapists also need to navigate the emotions and expectations of parents who seek help for their children's gender dysphoria.
  3. Clinicians working with transgender youth face unique pressures in a professional and political climate that may not always support their ethical principles.

mRNA Vaccine Induced Turbo Cancer Tsunami is underway - and it's driven by young people - American Cancer Society is engaging in a "limited hangout" - reality is much, much worse!

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 3675 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Cancer
  1. New cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are expected to exceed 2 million for the first time in 2024, with a rise in cancers among young Americans.
  2. Doctors are investigating the reasons behind the increase in young cancer patients and noticing more aggressive diseases at diagnosis.
  3. Individuals under 50 years old are the only age group showing an increase in overall cancer incidence.

My Art of Accomplishment Retreat

Erik Torenberg's Thoughts • 468 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotional Health Personal Growth Mindfulness Relationships
  1. Change happens by feeling and moving emotions, not by blocking them; noticing and questioning the inner critic as separate from you weakens its power.
  2. Avoiding painful feelings makes you recreate the same problems and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy; inviting fear or shame in and feeling it through lets the pattern stop.
  3. Long-term change comes from self-compassion, speaking your truth, and clear boundaries rather than shame or pure willpower, and regular practice plus community support makes progress durable.

Family Week

Ladyparts • 1058 implied HN points • 30 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Addiction Recovery Betrayal Self-reflection
  1. The author realized her partner was an addict and had been lying about various things, impacting her trust and perception of their relationship.
  2. It is important to share stories of betrayal and shame as a way to heal, reclaim power, and counteract unwarranted shame.
  3. The experience with the addict partner highlighted the complexities of trust, betrayal, and the challenges of recognizing deceit even in close relationships.

"Can you tweet my paper" vs. "Here are some edits, no need to add me"

Sensible Medicine • 3360 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Academic Training Selflessness Reputation
  1. There are two types of people in medicine: those who seek promotion and those who selflessly help with edits.
  2. In academic medicine, it's important to distinguish between those who want you to promote their work and those who genuinely help you improve yours.
  3. Trainees in medicine should surround themselves with people willing to offer constructive feedback without expecting credit.

A FAT TALK Love Note

Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith • 6505 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Body positivity Self-care Mental health
  1. The author's book Burnt Toast became a New York Times bestseller, leading to emotional reactions and celebrations.
  2. The community's support played a crucial role in the book's success, impacting various individuals and professionals in positive ways.
  3. The author expresses gratitude and pride for the collective effort that contributed to the book's achievement.

My Mom Was Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Then She Got Better.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 9070 implied HN points • 04 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Caregiving Medical system Alzheimer's Disease Family Dynamics
  1. The family faced a tough time after the mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, which came after years of unexplained symptoms. It was a shocking moment for them all, shifting their roles to caregivers.
  2. After a year of uncertainty and prayer, something unexpectedly positive happened that changed their situation. This turn of events felt like a miracle to the family.
  3. The experience highlighted the challenges of the medical system, as the mom had fallen through the cracks but eventually found a solution that helped her condition. It shows the importance of persistence and hope in difficult times.

The Self-Own of Doubt

Investing 101 • 64 implied HN points • 14 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Parenting Mindset Resilience Decision-making
  1. Doubt, if you let it grow, will paralyze you and become a self-own that stops you from trying or moving forward.
  2. There’s a useful difference between analysis and paralyzing doubt: analysis requires momentum and doing things to gather data, while doubt keeps you stuck and fuels imposter syndrome.
  3. You can control your internal doubts by choosing not to be mean to yourself; accept that others will doubt you but that their doubt is their task, and practice 'doubt your doubts' so you act instead of freeze.

CALAMARI Clots and Abnormal Blood Clots in the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccinated - 26 shocking photos and theories in the published literature

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 3321 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccines Medical Literature
  1. The post discusses CALAMARI clots and abnormal blood clots in COVID-19 mRNA vaccinated individuals.
  2. There are 26 shocking photos and theories presented in the published literature.
  3. The post mentions that readers can continue reading by subscribing for a 7-day free trial.

How and Why You Should Cut Your Social Media Usage

Samstack • 807 implied HN points • 25 Nov 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital detox Mental health Habits Productivity Lifestyle Wellbeing
  1. Cutting down on social media and phone use makes you calmer and more productive; going out without a phone or switching to a simple phone often leads to reading or real conversations instead of constant checking.
  2. Social media algorithms favor polarizing, attention-grabbing content and can encourage addictive, quick dopamine-seeking behavior, which likely harms mental health even if the evidence is mixed.
  3. You can reduce online time without quitting entirely by using blockers and timed lockboxes, swapping to a dumb phone, curating your feeds, and taking up a hobby that naturally replaces screen time.

The Evidence that Established Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is Worth Studying

Sensible Medicine • 3459 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Surgery Cardiology
  1. Some old trials showed no significant survival advantage of coronary artery bypass surgery over medical therapy for stable coronary disease.
  2. Subgroup analyses and crossovers in these trials may have influenced the perception of bypass surgery's effectiveness.
  3. A meta-analysis combining data from these trials showed a significant mortality reduction with bypass surgery, especially in certain patient subgroups.

Do you need to reinvent – or should you just cut yourself some slack?!

The Shift With Sam Baker • 3854 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mindfulness Well-being
  1. Reinvention is a popular theme for New Year's resolutions, but it's worth questioning why you feel the need to reinvent something in your life.
  2. Consider what aspects of your life truly need change and why before jumping into reinventing yourself.
  3. Don't feel pressured to follow trends like 'New Year, New You' if it doesn't resonate with you; it's okay to not feel the need to constantly reinvent yourself.

Why Taylor Swift is Good for Your Health

Are You Okay? • 2496 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-compassion Emotional Healing Healthy Habits Personal Growth
  1. Taylor Swift's impact is not just about her music or fame, but her ability to connect with people on a deep emotional level, reminding them of their humanity.
  2. Facing and exploring past emotions and experiences, even those from teenage years, can be crucial for personal growth and well-being.
  3. Practicing self-compassion, accepting imperfections, and seeking help are essential steps towards a healthier and more authentic life.

Granted: The case for slow replies, and insights on facing fear and finding hope

Granted • 6149 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth Podcasts Leadership
  1. Weekends and holidays are for rejoicing, not just for recovering from burnout.
  2. Anonymous gestures of hope, psychology of anxiety overcoming, and impact of daily interactions are key to finding hope and facing fears.
  3. Slow email replies do not indicate lack of care; it's often a result of overwhelming work demands in an 'always on' culture.

Why You Should Track Your Diet in Cronometer

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1018 implied HN points • 28 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Self-experimentation
  1. Tracking your diet in Cronometer helps you ensure you meet nutritional targets like protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals.
  2. Using Cronometer for self-experimentation provides insights by manipulating food components and controlling variables to observe changes.
  3. Cronometer offers precision in tracking, allowing for detailed analysis of nutritional intake which aids in making informed dietary adjustments.

BREAKING: American Cancer Society Projects Cancer Diagnoses To Exceed 2 Million Cases For First Time Ever In 2024

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3400 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Vaccines Natural remedies Public Health Medical Research
  1. American Cancer Society projects over 2 million cancer diagnoses for the first time in 2024
  2. Younger individuals are increasingly being diagnosed with colorectal cancer
  3. Discussion on alternative drugs like Ivermectin and Fenbendazole for potential cancer treatment

"The greatest fear among vaccinologists is the creation of a vaccine that is not only ineffective, but which exacerbates disease. Unfortunately, CoV vaccines have a history of enhancing disease..."

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3301 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Research Adverse Effects Public Health
  1. Vaccines have a history of enhancing disease, rather than just being ineffective.
  2. Research studies have shown severe side effects in animals from certain vaccines.
  3. The emergency authorization of vaccines bypassed normal trial processes, raising concerns.