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Nature’s Laxatives: DIY Alternatives for a Healthy Gut ( Part 4/5)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Exercise Natural remedies Self-care
  1. Natural alternatives to laxatives include bulk-forming, osmotic, and stimulant options like fiber-rich foods, prunes, and senna.
  2. Dietary changes, like adding high-fiber foods and probiotic-rich foods, can have similar effects to laxatives in promoting gut health.
  3. Lifestyle modifications, such as regular physical activity, hydration, stress management, and listening to your body's signals, can reduce the need for laxatives.

The Deep Dive and Vision

Jay's Data Stream • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Psychedelics Spirituality Personal Growth
  1. The author reflects on an intense solo acid trip for spiritual enlightenment and personal growth.
  2. The experience led to a profound realization of self-identity and a sense of positivity and relief amidst uncertainty in life.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of setting vision and direction for one's business to enable operational efficiency and growth.

My Strategies for Boosting Productivity in the Age of Distractions

Deus In Machina • 0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Distractions Energy Management Goal setting Self-care
  1. Understand and work around your energy peaks and dips throughout the day to maximize productivity.
  2. Implement strategies to manage distractions, such as setting up phone holders and blocking access to tempting websites.
  3. Setting daily goals, being present in your tasks, and balancing work with enjoyable activities are crucial for maintaining focus and productivity.

I unplugged for a week (3 times actually!) — here’s how it went

Ednevsky Blog • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Well-being Mindfulness Productivity
  1. Taking breaks from technology can make you more productive and focused.
  2. Offline retreats can help weaken neural pathways, rebalance dopamine levels, and slow down brain waves for relaxation.
  3. Before going offline, list your current problems, immerse yourself in new experiences, journal your thoughts, and make changes in your life based on reflections.

4 simple hacks that help me stay more focused throughout the day

Ednevsky Blog • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Mindfulness Distractions Time management Self-care
  1. Don't check your phone or laptop for 1-1.5 hours after waking up to prioritize morning routine and mental well-being
  2. Disable most notifications to eliminate distractions and only keep essential ones like banking or calls
  3. Set a 24-hour time limit on non-productivity apps to prevent mindless consumption and create boundaries for app usage

Self Care: Social Connection

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Social connection
  1. Meaningful social relationships are crucial for personal happiness and self-care, leading to reduced stress and increased emotional well-being.
  2. Enhance the quality of your connections by engaging in activities you love, joining communities, and being open, approachable, and vulnerable.
  3. Fostering diversity in your social interactions, setting boundaries, and reflecting on your relationships regularly contribute significantly to your overall well-being.

Naps

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Lifestyle Self-care Personal Growth
  1. Taking naps can be a way to resist the societal pressure of constantly working and hustling.
  2. Reflecting on the concept of 'earning a living' and considering time spent as a form of 'useful' and 'useless' can lead to a different perspective on life.
  3. Choosing to spend a day living simply, without the need to earn a living, can bring a sense of tranquility and freedom.

Success is Possible

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Development Self-care Health Education
  1. Success is possible: The post conveys a message that success is achievable, highlighting the importance of personal ruggedization.
  2. Limited-time offer: The post mentions a 30% discount for a Crash Course in Personal Ruggedization, emphasizing the urgency of claiming the discount before it expires.
  3. Free trial available: It's mentioned that readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial, incentivizing them to subscribe and continue reading.

Stay Safe and Be Kind

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health Mindfulness
  1. The phrase 'stay safe' has become ubiquitous in recent years, pushed by various authorities and figures of power.
  2. Traditional expressions like 'have a good one', 'rock on', and 'keep it real' encourage agency and adventurousness, while 'stay safe' feels patronizing and cautionary.
  3. Politicians can manipulate common phrases like 'be kind' to establish themselves as the arbiters of what kindness should look like, potentially creating an ideological control mechanism.

A Stranger’s Smile

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Well-being Inspiration Self-care
  1. Even small gestures like a stranger's smile can have a big impact on someone's day, sparking positive feelings and renewing a sense of purpose.
  2. Acknowledging each other's humanity through simple acts like smiling can create a ripple effect of positivity and connection.
  3. In a world where technology can isolate us, small gestures of human connection, like eye contact and smiles, can bring immense joy and break barriers.

when you're stuck, work on something else

Stream of Consciousness • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health
  1. When stuck, try working on something else - it can help unlock solutions by giving your brain a break and allowing ideas to develop in the background.
  2. Taking a break from a problem can lead to breakthroughs - it's like letting your subconscious work on the issue while your conscious mind focuses elsewhere.
  3. Don't force progress - sometimes persistence means stepping away from a challenge and coming back to it later, letting your mind work in the background.

The whole shebang should feel pretty old by brunch

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 14
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Memory Self-care Sleep
  1. The morality and economics of Upworthy are debated: Is it a force for good or evil by attracting attention to important subjects while polluting the web with clickbait?
  2. Research suggests that taking too many pictures with smartphones may lead to memory loss and impact the passing down of memories through generations.
  3. Contrary to common belief, coffee does not ruin our brains, debunking several myths associated with caffeine.

Care for Your Underlying Health

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Physical health Mental health Preventive Care Well-being
  1. Regularly managing your underlying health is crucial to prevent serious health issues.
  2. Prioritize scheduling check-ups, keeping track of symptoms, and seeking medical advice promptly.
  3. Taking small steps like walking, sleeping well, socializing, and triaging medical needs can significantly improve overall health and well-being.

Tip of the Day: Give Yourself and Others Some Grace

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Stress management Relationships
  1. Acknowledging the universality of struggle can lead to self-compassion and improved relationships, benefiting our health.
  2. Healing from the pandemic's psychological toll involves facing uncomfortable truths about ourselves and normalizing feelings of despair.
  3. Embracing the practice of 'holding paradox' helps in reframing mindset, setting realistic goals, and fostering empathy towards ourselves and others.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Self-care Medical Myths Burnout
  1. It's important to acknowledge and accept when you're not okay, especially during challenging times like a pandemic.
  2. Being healthy involves more than just physical check-ups; it's about understanding our emotional well-being, habits, and relationships.
  3. Taking care of ourselves is essential, including facing our truths, seeking support, and redefining what true health means to us.