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Safeguarding

Bodies get in the way... • 216 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Women's Health Parenting
  1. Mothers need safeguarding after childbirth to protect their vulnerability and privacy.
  2. De-sexed language and inclusive policies can blur the line and make it challenging to offer safe spaces for women in breastfeeding support groups.
  3. Leaders in breastfeeding support groups may face difficulties balancing inclusive policies with safeguarding women from harassment and unwanted male involvement.

Bad Boundaries

The Reclamation Era • 79 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Parenting Self-care
  1. Many people want to help but struggle to ask for what they really need. It's common to feel guilty about asking for help when everyone has their own problems.
  2. Sometimes, we don't even know what we need because we feel overwhelmed or like we should be independent. This can make it hard to admit that we need support.
  3. There's a fear of overstepping or getting involved in others' lives, so people often hold back from offering specific help. Simple actions, like dropping off a meal, can make a big difference in showing care.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet II: Metabolism

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Metabolism Weight Loss Nutrition Medical Advice Physical health
  1. Metabolic issues like hypothyroidism can have symptoms that doctors may label as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, or Major Depression. It's essential to explore treatment options that work for you.
  2. Diet changes, like cutting out polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), may have a significant impact on metabolism and overall health. Consider avoiding PUFAs for potential improvements.
  3. It's crucial to be mindful of the impact of certain foods, like peanuts or palm oil, on metabolism. Forswearing polyunsaturated fats is advised for better health outcomes.

Accidental Lipostat Test: More Confusion

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Healthy Eating Physical health
  1. Body weight can fluctuate despite efforts to maintain it, impacting the perceived trends.
  2. There is a balance between temporary events like dieting, exercising, overeating, and undereating that can affect the body's equilibrium level of fat reserves.
  3. It's important to gather more data and not jump to conclusions when unexpected changes occur in body weight.
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Friday Q&A: "White Coat" Hypertension, When and How to Leave Your Doctor, Statin drugs, & COVID testing

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Medical Advice
  1. When visiting the doctor, it's common for blood pressure to spike due to stress, known as 'white coat hypertension'. Monitoring blood pressure outside of the doctor's office can provide a more accurate picture.
  2. White coat hypertension can still be harmful if left untreated, so lifestyle changes like exercise, healthy eating, and stress management are important to help reduce overall blood pressure levels.
  3. The mind-body connection plays a significant role in blood pressure fluctuations, and stress management techniques can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional well-being.

Friday Q&A: Your Sex Questions!

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexual Health Hormone Therapy Mental health Physical health
  1. Testosterone therapy for low sexual desire in women is not FDA-approved and is sometimes used off-label. It needs to be approached with caution due to potential risks and lack of long-term safety data.
  2. Low sex drive in a relationship doesn't always need fixing; some couples are content without sexual intimacy. Understanding and respecting each other's needs and choices is important.
  3. It's crucial to consider a variety of potential factors, from hormones to psychological aspects, when addressing low sexual desire. Consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any treatment is essential.

5 Charts Explain How the Pandemic Changed Our Mobility

The New Urban Order • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Urban living Physical health Mental health Public Health
  1. Walking trips in the U.S. have significantly decreased post-pandemic, with every metro and state experiencing a decline, pointing to a potential long-term shift in mobility habits.
  2. Remote work and delivery services have reduced the need for short walking trips for activities like shopping, affecting public transit use and contributing to an increase in vehicle miles traveled.
  3. Despite some positive changes like an increase in bicycle usage, cities should focus on making walking more appealing and preserving biking gains to address the evolving mobility landscape.

The Harm of Weight Cycling

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 09 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Physical health Mental health Inflammation Well-being
  1. Failing at weight loss attempts can have harmful consequences like weight cycling, which is associated with increased inflammation, hypertension, insulin resistance, and higher mortality.
  2. Weight cycling, common in intentional weight loss efforts, leads to adverse health outcomes and psychological distress.
  3. Despite the low success rate and potential harm of intentional weight loss, it continues to be prescribed, highlighting weight bias in healthcare and the influence of the weight loss industry.

Can Exercise Be Unhealthy?

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Weight Loss Mental health Physical health
  1. Decouple exercise from weight loss and worthiness to establish a healthier relationship with physical activity.
  2. Exercise doesn't always directly lead to weight loss, so focus on making exercise fun, social, and sustainable instead of solely aiming for shedding pounds.
  3. Mix up your exercise routine to prevent overuse injuries and set realistic goals for long-term success, while allowing yourself rest days without feeling guilty.

When did you last make time for your wellness?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 439 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health Healing
  1. Wellness and self-care were not prioritized or widely discussed in past decades, often seen as unnecessary or indulgent.
  2. Ignoring physical and mental health signals can lead to serious consequences, impacting overall well-being.
  3. Acknowledging personal needs, practicing self-care, and setting boundaries are crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, even if it goes against societal expectations.

2024 Review

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 32 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Mental health Physical health Family Work
  1. Being kind to yourself is really important. It helps you feel proud just for being you, not just for what you achieve.
  2. Self-compassion can improve personal growth. Accepting where you are in life brings a sense of peace.
  3. Taking a more relaxed approach to your career can lead to better results. Stop forcing things and let them happen naturally.

If You're Thinking About Offering Advice to a Fat Person About Their Health...

Weight and Healthcare • 399 implied HN points • 06 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Body positivity Mental health Physical health Weight Stigma
  1. Before offering health advice to a fat person, make sure they asked for it.
  2. Only give advice if you are a true expert with accurate, evidence-based information.
  3. Consider if your concern for their health goes beyond just their body size and if you are actively working to improve social determinants of health.

Random Recovery Tips From An Ageing Psychonaut

The Drug Users Bible • 39 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Substance Use Aging
  1. Staying fit helps recovery after drug use. Walking and exercising can improve circulation and make you feel better overall.
  2. Mental recovery is important too. Knowing that feelings of sadness and emptiness will pass can help you get through tough times.
  3. As you get older, recovery from drug use takes longer. It’s important to take care of yourself and prepare for a longer recovery period.

My Experience With Vegetarianism

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 119 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Anxiety Holistic health Plant-based diet Physical health
  1. Switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet did not lead to improved health for the author; in fact, it caused a decline in health including panic attacks and tooth decay.
  2. Incorporating animal products into the diet, especially those recommended by the Weston A. Price Foundation such as raw milk, bone broths, and cod liver oil, significantly improved the author's health and eliminated anxiety issues.
  3. The author's research led them to challenge mainstream beliefs about cholesterol and saturated fats, and they now advocate for the importance of cholesterol in brain and body health.

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The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Physical health
  1. Be cautious with dietary changes - different foods can have varying reactions in the body, affecting satiety and weight loss.
  2. Monitor electrolyte intake when on specific diets to avoid potential health issues such as 'keto flu'.
  3. Listen to your body's signals - symptoms like sweating, faintness, and passing out can indicate low blood pressure or other issues related to dietary changes.

The man who forgot to die

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Well-being Healthy Habits Environment Lifestyle Physical health
  1. Changing your environment can have a significant impact on health and well-being without conscious efforts on lifestyle changes.
  2. Living in a toxic environment can hinder healthy habits and contribute to stress and health issues.
  3. Sometimes, embracing a new environment or location that nurtures well-being can lead to unexpected positive changes in health and life.

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.

Spring Cleaning Season

Mindset Mastery • 98 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Emotional Well-being Physical health Therapy
  1. The author is going through a big life and career change, experimenting with adding people to their business, and transitioning from a solo-preneurial venture to running their business more like an agency
  2. Financially, the experiment is successful, but emotionally, the author is navigating complex feelings about safety, support, scarcity, control, and mistakes
  3. The author's older, wiser self advises to stay the course, emphasizing that this transition is significant for growth and emotional well-being, even if it feels uncomfortable

Confessing I've Become a Cliché

DruGroup • 159 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Aging Pain management Life Changes
  1. Mid-life crises can feel pretty cliché, like making random life changes or picking up new, quirky hobbies. It's common to feel like your life has become predictable or typical as you get older.
  2. Health challenges can drastically change how we view life and our priorities. Going through pain can lead to a deeper appreciation for health and a renewed sense of purpose.
  3. Finding your identity can be a journey, especially after facing tough times. It’s important to explore what drives you and what passions still resonate, even in the second half of life.

Xmas Mom Test: Week One

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Physical health
  1. During the holiday season, it's common to encounter tempting foods that may not be the healthiest choices. Being mindful of what you eat and how it affects you is important.
  2. Sulphites can be found in many Christmas foods like sherry, mince pies, and Christmas cake. These ingredients can have an impact on health, contributing to symptoms like headaches.
  3. Keeping track of your health, such as monitoring thyroid levels and paying attention to how your body feels, is crucial during times of indulgence and festivities.

What miracle cures should we expect from cutting out seed oils?

Experimental Fat Loss • 134 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Self-care Medical Research Mental health Physical health
  1. Cutting out seed oils can lead to improved skin health and reduced sunburn sensitivity.
  2. Seed oils can easily oxidize and negatively impact cell membranes, potentially causing health issues.
  3. The body can regenerate various cells impacted by seed oils within days to years, leading to potential health improvements over time.