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ex150ish-3

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Ketosis Weight Loss Energy
  1. The author is experimenting with a diet called ex150ish-3, which involves low protein, very low carb, and high fat intake. This diet seems to induce ketosis and is leading to rapid weight loss.
  2. During the first week of ex150ish-3, the author experienced mild headaches and some episodes of listlessness, but overall felt energetic. Despite rapid weight loss, the author noted a lack of hunger and difficulty eating.
  3. The author is considering a new hypothesis that ex150-type diets help regulate fat stores, while heart-attack-keto diets may disrupt this balance and lead to weight gain. The five constant diet rules the author follows are no-PUFAs, no-sulphites, no-willpower, no-goodharting, and don't-be-a-psycho.

The Peyote Way: Desert Wisdom & The Red Road 🌵

Tripsitter • 59 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Medicine Conservation Ceremony History
  1. True understanding and knowledge are acquired over time, aligning with the growth habits and resilience of the peyote cactus.
  2. Peyote is a medicine with teachings of humility, perseverance, commitment, courage, gratitude, and love.
  3. The history of peyote involves a ban by the United States government, challenges with conservation, and its impact on consciousness and spiritual practices.

A Sudden Reversal of Fortune

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Energy Levels
  1. Sudden and unexplained changes in weight can be perplexing and may not have straightforward explanations.
  2. Health improvements from dietary changes can have unexpected side effects, like sudden fatigue or sensitivity to substances like coffee.
  3. It's important to observe trends in health changes over time and not jump to immediate conclusions based on short-term fluctuations.

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds (HBWR): Naturally-Occurring LSA

Tripsitter • 59 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Side Effects Dosage Preparation
  1. Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds contain the highest concentration of LSA, a natural psychedelic compound, found in nature.
  2. LSA in HBWR has different effects than LSD, causing more physical effects and a 'chill' psychedelic experience at standard doses.
  3. Traditional use of HBWR seeds for psychedelics traces back to the 1960s, mainly associated with the New Age religion Huna in Hawaii.
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Six months from now

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 24 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Personal Growth Wellness Tips Healthy Habits
  1. Stretching yourself can have both positive and negative consequences, so it's important to be mindful of when it's beneficial or harmful.
  2. Building a line of communication with your future self, particularly the one six months from now, can help you make better decisions today.
  3. Consider using platforms like futurme.org to write letters to your future self, as it can provide valuable insights and help you gauge the impact of your current actions.

Robert Roberson Is Going to Die Because Courts Aren't Built for Science Questions

The Medicine & Justice Project • 7 HN points • 20 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Science Legal system Clemency Criminal Justice
  1. Courts may not be equipped to handle complex scientific questions, potentially leading to wrongful convictions or sentences.
  2. Medical diagnoses like shaken baby syndrome can evolve over time with new scientific evidence, impacting legal cases like Robert Roberson's.
  3. Challenges arise when legal systems fail to adapt to new scientific knowledge, creating obstacles for individuals seeking justice based on updated understanding.

The first non-opioid painkiller

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 34 implied HN points • 26 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Pharmaceuticals Pain management Clinical Trials Drug Development Health Policy
  1. Journavx is the first non-opioid pain reliever approved by the FDA, aiming to reduce reliance on addictive opioids for pain management. It works by blocking specific sodium channels in pain-sensing neurons instead of acting on the brain, which helps avoid side effects linked to opioids.
  2. The development of Journavx took decades due to the complex nature of pain and the challenges in finding effective, non-addictive alternatives. Researchers faced multiple setbacks and failures before finally succeeding with this novel painkiller.
  3. Currently, Journavx is mainly effective for treating acute pain and isn't yet approved for chronic pain conditions. It offers a new option for patients needing pain relief, especially in situations where traditional medications aren't sufficient.

PUFA: The Preponderance of the Evidence

Experimental Fat Loss • 233 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Health Benefits Dietary fats Risk Analysis
  1. Cutting out seed oils led to significant health benefits for the author, including weight loss and improved overall well-being.
  2. While the link between PUFAs and obesity is not 100% proven, there is substantial evidence and personal anecdotes supporting the idea.
  3. The author believes that the risks of consuming seed oils outweigh any potential benefits, and will continue to avoid them based on the evidence available.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Think Future • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Family Minimalism Organization
  1. Swedish Death Cleaning is a practice of decluttering before you die to make things easier for loved ones
  2. Thinking about what items are truly sentimental can help in decluttering and passing down meaningful belongings
  3. Preparing for your next phase of life involves decluttering, setting goals, and clearing the decks for new experiences

Well Being: Biohacking with Urolithin A

Who is Robert Malone • 10 implied HN points • 06 Nov 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Aging Fitness Biohacking
  1. Urolithin A is an exciting supplement that may help counteract aging by improving immune system health. It can help your immune cells act younger and work better as you get older.
  2. Research shows that taking Urolithin A daily can also boost muscle strength and endurance, especially for older adults. This makes it a potentially valuable tool for maintaining physical fitness as we age.
  3. Though it can be expensive, many believe the benefits of Urolithin A make it worth trying for those interested in anti-aging and improving overall well-being.

If You Have Pests, Now Feels Like The Time to Deal with Them.

OK Doomer • 84 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Disease Prevention Sustainable Practices
  1. Using poison for pests can lead to serious problems, like dead animals causing bad smells in your home. It’s better to try and keep them out in the first place.
  2. Mice can carry diseases that can affect humans, so it's important to get rid of them quickly. A mouse problem is serious and can affect the safety of your home.
  3. One effective way to prevent pests, especially in apartments, is to protect your vents. Keeping these areas secure can help stop pests from getting in.

The hungry ghost of arrival bias

Mindset Mastery • 58 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindset Psychology Happiness Mindfulness
  1. Feelings of being behind or not reaching a destination are common but often based on a misleading concept of arrival bias.
  2. Arrival bias leads us to believe that reaching certain milestones will bring fulfillment, but in reality, there is no ultimate destination that guarantees happiness.
  3. Happiness and satisfaction come from appreciating the small moments along the journey rather than fixating on reaching a specific 'there.'

Nutrition Pillars at Parkday

Particulars • 58 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Sustainability
  1. Personalized nutrition can lead to improvements in eating habits and health outcomes.
  2. Emphasizing diversity of foods and flavors can support a positive relationship with food and improve overall diet quality.
  3. Choosing minimally processed, whole foods and incorporating plant-based options can have significant health benefits and support sustainability goals.

I: Misinformer

practiceprocesscraft • 58 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Development Mindfulness Self-reflection Curiosity Writing
  1. Question your initial conclusions and stay curious about the stories you tell yourself and others.
  2. Look for small stories in your preferences, labels, and assumptions to practice curiosity and improve your writing.
  3. Recognize the impact of thin conclusions on your life and writing, and practice open-eyed curiosity to enrich your stories.

Preventing Homelessness

Speak Up • 58 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Homelessness Mental health Addiction
  1. Homelessness can be caused by various factors like drug addiction, mental illness, and poverty.
  2. Preventing homelessness should start with teaching children essential life skills and resilience.
  3. Even in tough situations like dealing with addiction or mental illness, it's important to never stop showing love and support.

My Friend Got Breast Cancer

Hard Pivot • 58 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Oncology Telemedicine
  1. The author's friend was diagnosed with breast cancer.
  2. The author explored oncology telemedicine in Costa Rica as an option for a second opinion.
  3. The experience highlighted benefits like quick access to a doctor, responsive customer support, and price transparency in medical tourism.

How to Communicate Life Extension Effectively

Extropic Thoughts • 58 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity Persuasion Communication Meaning
  1. Communicating life extension effectively requires using ethos, pathos, and logos to support each other.
  2. When discussing life extension, emphasize the desire for life and all it can offer, rather than a fear of death.
  3. Be prepared to address common objections such as boredom, societal impact, entropy, and the idea that life extension is only for the rich.