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Reflections on Health and AI

The Engineering Leader • 79 implied HN points • 01 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Mental health Physical health Nutrition Fitness Artificial Intelligence
  1. Health is super important, and we often forget to take care of ourselves when busy. Neglecting health can lead to serious issues, so it’s vital to prioritize it.
  2. Ignoring your well-being creates 'health debt' that can affect your energy, focus, and overall life quality. Just like financial debt, the more you neglect it, the worse it gets.
  3. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary. When you're healthy, you can help others better and handle life’s challenges more effectively.

Western "Public Health": a Socialist Vanguard

Who is Robert Malone • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Healthcare system Medical Ethics Social justice Personal Health
  1. Modern public health focuses more on preventing and treating diseases rather than promoting overall health. It often uses centralized plans that don't consider individual needs.
  2. The shift from health promotion to disease treatment is driven by social and political ideologies, like socialism, which prioritize equal health outcomes for the population over personal health choices.
  3. The principle of subsidiarity is important in healthcare. It suggests that decisions should be made at the local level by individuals and communities rather than by a distant authority.

Potato Skins Jesus

The Heart Attack Diet • 159 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Healthy Eating Well-being Personal Health
  1. Cooking potatoes in a fire can be nostalgic and delicious, but be cautious of carbonizing the skins which can make them somewhat inedible
  2. Potato skins contain solanine, a natural pesticide, which in large amounts can be harmful or even fatal
  3. Traditional advice to peel potatoes before cooking might have some merit, as skin contains the majority of solanine, a toxic substance

Living Fully: How Health, Time, and a New Wealth Paradigm Shape a Fulfilling Life

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 29 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Mental health Physical health
  1. Health is the base of a good life. It affects not just us, but everyone around us. Prioritizing our health can help us enjoy life more.
  2. Time is our most valuable resource. It’s important to spend it on meaningful experiences instead of always putting things off for later.
  3. We should think about wealth differently. True wealth comes from our experiences and how we share with others, not just from how much money we have.
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CGM Meets AI: My Personal Health Tech Experiment - part 2

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 59 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Health tech Nutrition AI Integration Disease Management
  1. Custom GPTs let you personalize AI chatbots to focus on specific topics, making them more useful for things like health advice. It's like giving your AI a special job just for you.
  2. Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor helps track your health, and combining it with a Custom GPT can give you better, tailored advice about your diet. This can help you manage your glucose levels more effectively.
  3. There are exciting future possibilities for AI in health, like connecting to real-time data from health devices. This can make managing health even easier and more personalized.

Thyroid Trouble

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Fatigue Medical Research Supplements Personal Health
  1. Thyroid issues can often be misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to years of suffering without a clear answer.
  2. Alternative treatments or supplements may be worth considering for chronic conditions, even if traditional medical tests show normal results.
  3. Questioning traditional medical approaches and being open to unconventional solutions can sometimes lead to unexpected positive outcomes.

2023 Wrapped: a year of sickness and health

art fish intelligence • 58 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Data Analysis Personal Health Women's Health Self-reflection Healthy living
  1. In 2023, the author analyzed their patterns of sickness and health through data collected from sources like Google Maps location history and Apple Health.
  2. The analysis revealed insights such as spending almost half of the year unwell and correlations between health factors like exercise and location.
  3. Key findings included the impact of menstrual cycle on sickness, the importance of rest during certain phases, and the value of personal data exploration for health insights.

CGM Meets AI: My Personal Health Tech Experiment

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Technology AI Nutrition
  1. Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) helps track how food impacts blood sugar levels. This allows for better understanding of personal health and diet choices.
  2. Results showed different glucose responses based on food types and meal timing. For example, eating the same meal at different times affected blood sugar spikes differently.
  3. AI can help interpret glucose data by answering questions about blood sugar patterns. This makes it easier to understand health information and improve wellness.

Sleep system

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Wellness strategies Lifestyle Choices
  1. Sleeping on the floor can help with back pain and improve sleep quality. Many find it surprising, but adjusting to this method may lead to feeling more refreshed in the morning.
  2. Staying clear of sugar and caffeine before bed, along with reducing screen time, can help you sleep better. Reading before sleeping can also calm the mind and lead to more pleasant dreams.
  3. Waking up naturally with sunlight can be more refreshing than using an alarm clock. This method allows for a more intentional sleep experience, making it easier to get up in the morning.

Nick Horowski Interviewed Me for the BareNaked Health Podcast About Inflammation, Sleep, and My Personal Health Journey

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 08 Aug 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Inflammation Sleep
  1. Chris Masterjohn was interviewed by Nick Horowski on the BareNaked Health Podcast about inflammation, sleep, and his personal health journey.
  2. The interview covers topics like resolving inflammation, Vitamin K2, and achieving good sleep.
  3. Listeners can access the full interview titled 'Resolving Inflammation, Vitamin K2, and Great Sleep with Dr. Chris Masterjohn' on the BareNaked Health Podcast website.

A North Star Metric for my Personal Life

CAUSL Effect • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Health Dieting Exercise Mental health Lifestyle changes
  1. Using a North Star Metric can help simplify personal goals. It lets you focus on one main goal instead of getting overwhelmed by many smaller targets.
  2. Brushing teeth by 8pm is an effective way to support health goals. It helps avoid late-night snacking, encourages intermittent fasting, and increases energy levels.
  3. Tracking progress is important for staying motivated. By monitoring this specific behavior, you can work towards better health outcomes more easily.

This Book Saved My Health

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Personal Health Mental health Wellness Practices
  1. The book 'Nourishing Traditions' by Sally Fallon saved the author's health and transformed his approach to nutrition, emphasizing the importance of traditional, nutrient-rich foods like raw milk and organ meats.
  2. Beyond a mere cookbook, 'Nourishing Traditions' offers a wealth of nutritional insights and historical background, making it a comprehensive guide for optimizing health through food choices.
  3. Individuals need to experiment with the foods suggested in 'Nourishing Traditions' to determine what works best for their unique health needs, and must be mindful of the importance of moderation even with healthy sweeteners like raw honey.