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  1. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    19 hours ago, lizz_luna said:

    My question is, what is a good balance between those perspectives? and are relationships hard work? or should they actually be more of a flow, "naturally working"?

    Yes, stable and prosperous relationships require work. The same way your children, your work, your purpose, your health and your spirituality require tons of work. If you commit to another person and want to make it long-term, it is impossible to get there without an incredible amount of deliberate action. 

    But the rewards you get exceed what you put into it. And I'm not talking about regular sex, that's actually not even on the top of those benefits. If you are with a mature person you help each other grow and prosper and you create something that is strong, reliable and that you don't see anyone around you having. 

    Obviously, if you want to have children, family and stability without a life of drama, infidelity, traumatised children and flying plates, only a healthy relationship will get you there. 

    The notion that relationship should be all charm and buzzing is mostly based on the initial spark of horniness when people can't get their hands of eachother. Once that passes the real work begins. This is where a lot of people would say "I don't feel it anymore, I don't think I love him/her anymore" -and they break up.  This is a typical error in relationship psychology. They didn't stop loving, Loving another person is totally different, its not about humping eachother in a bedroom 3 times a day. Loving another person never goes away as long as you are willing to put work into it. 

    As Scott Peck describes it Love is the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth... Love is as love does. Love is an act of will -- namely, both an intention and an action. Will also implies choice. We do not have to love. We choose to love.” - Road Less Travelled , Chapter 2 (well worth reading btw) 

    Take it as someone who has been in a relationship for almost 13 years. We got engaged recently and I've never looked back. With each year and all the work we've put in, the bond has got stronger, more mature and more prosperous. We've helped each other grow so much over the years. We've become like an extension of one another. Sure, there were occasional thunderstorms over the years, sometimes you disagree, sometimes you have small argument - but those go as quick as they come. We've had so many incredible experiences, adventures and journeys together that I could write a 10,000 page book and I'd happily go back to any of those and relive them again. 

    I pity the folks who are afraid of relationships and spend their time and money chasing one-night stands and get from one relationship to another. The thing they are chasing , deep down, is the thing that ONLY a stable relationship can give you, they just don't know it. 

     

     

  3. Posted

    On 13/08/2023 at 9:45 PM, MarkKol said:

    That's why I blend my oatmeal with fruit and protein powder, I had some bad reactions to it when I was eating it In It's raw form

    is it working better for you now that you do it this way? I recall we had this conversation on another thread

     

    13 hours ago, sholomar said:

    You already tested the blood sugar. Could just be the fiber

    I don't think he has tested tho - @Something Funny did you have your blood glucose and A1C investigated? 

  4. Posted

    It's fine most of the time.

    The only potential issue I have are the tomato heavy products that are actually cooked inside the can, someone once told me Heinz Beans is made this way. I was never able to verify.

    If that was the case potential aluminum leakage in reaction with tomato acidity could be an issue - maybe

    Things like mackerel or sardines in can or beans in water are probably safe. I find that beans from a can need a bit extra cooking.

    Ideally pressure cook your own beans from dried. I sometimes do 3-5 kilo raw beans mix - soak for 24 hrs, then on 30 mins high pressure then dry and then freeze into vacum sealed package. Takes a while but you have a stock that will last you a while.

    Once done each time you cook toss a frozen chunk in the food.

  5. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    if it doesn't explicitly say, it is not. The sellers who go the extra length and supply organic will tell you - because it sells and because it costs shit ton of money. Those who do that will tell you - multiple times all over the packaging. 

    The reason organic produce is packaged is to prevent contamination with non organic produce. 

    If it doesn't say , it's not organic.

    • not organic does not mean it is bad for you 
    • similarly, processed, does not automatically mean bad for you - only small amounts of processed foods are what I would peg in "definitely unhealthy" category

  6. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    23 hours ago, BuddhistLover said:

    if I ever got rich I would go back and finish my Bachelor's degree. Like, if I made millions of dollars on crypto

    I can relate to the struggles of a university student and doing a job that you're not passionate about but if this is your strategy to make it in life, you're gonna die a cashier. 

    How do you exactly plan to get rich this way? Dumb luck? That's what immature folks do, they buy crypto or invest in some dead stock and they lose all their money because crypto in 2023 is almost impossible to make money on for a guy with your budget. You're competing with Fortune 200 megalocorps with unlimited amount of cashflow. 

     Don't do this to yourself. Don't squander your potential on hopes for luck and stroke of fortune. 

    Put some more strategy, purpose & deliberate planning into your life. Find your nische then put couple years of effort into it. Or finish your education and get a higher tier 9-5 job, you can pay off your tuition fee with good salary easily 

    If you feel lost, the life purpose course might get you started 

  10. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    @mmKay I am not an expert in Covid, @undeather is better positioned, far better educated and more experienced than me in this area. 

    Could it be long covid that is still raging and that resurfaces each time your immune system gets a bit weakened and flares up over and over? Does it generally get worse when you're stressed, when you don't sleep as well and when you travel?

     

    But maybe what you need is a proper evaluation of your current lifestyle, health, diet etc and maybe identify areas that can be improved? Maybe your immune system needs a boost? 

    Do you exercise regularly? Do you go out enough? How's your diet right now? Are you restricting anything? How stressed are you on daily/hourly basis? Are you on any meds? How's your gut health? How's your post workout recovery? Cognitive health? (memory, focus, executive attention) 

    Any recent tests revealed anything? 

    Also what is your current bodytype? Are you lean, overweight ? 

    You could try tracking your diet in cronometer.com for a few days, see if you're missing anything nutrition-eise It is hard to tell without knowing more about you - i don't think this can be fixed with a supplement. 

    Also, what makes you suspect you have pericarditis? Because if you do you better march to the ER 

  11. Posted

    37 minutes ago, Thought Art said:

    what’s hard about 6-12 months in savings is that… if you are broke chances are that will take years of decades to save up if you don’t have a high income.

    That's true. 

    It's always important to honestly evaluate once spending and look at different spend categories - there are usually areas that can be managed more effectively - food, clothing & transport being some of them.

    But yes, for anyone struggling with finances, making a year worth of savings might be a struggle - in such case it might be better to work some sort of job , at least part time and work on your own project alongside - that's my situation at the moment. 

    I'm all for passion, life purpose and freedom but unless one is supported by parents, I don't know how to make it work. 

  12. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    On 09/08/2023 at 2:32 PM, Juan said:

    ut idk how long I will survive with the money I have currently so, will give it a week or so before start looking for another better job

    Are you sure you've thought this through? "Go and see what happens" is not the best strategy where personal finances are concerned, you might be sawing of the branch you're sitting on right now. 

    I applaud you for brave decision but quitting job and going soul searching is good if you have at least 6-12 month worth of savings (meaning at your current pace of lifestyle, without tightening the belt, you won't go broke for 6-12 mo). Anything less than that is a risky strategy. 

    Especially if you are going to be investing into a transitional career (which is something that may take 1-3 years+ before you make your first dollar). 

    Not here to burst a bubble or make you depressed or anything - just drawing a realistic economical model. 

    Ofcourse you'll probably be making savings by not needing to commute and eat out so that's good as long as you can adjust the strategy at home for maximal savings. 

    Perhaps the ideal way to go around this would be to find a different job, similarly paid but requiring less effort so that you can put more time in your new thing. You know, some ticketing job in a big telecomms company where you don't work more than you work - or something like that. 

    Ignore if this doesn't resonate 

  14. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531476/

    <quote>

    Contraindications

    There are few, if any, absolute contraindications to the use of modafinil. However, the following is a list of relative contraindications, cautions, and special considerations: 

    • Dermatological reaction: If serious rash including Stevens-Johnson syndrome develops, discontinue modafinil at the first sign of rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug-related.
    • Angioedema and Anaphylaxis Reactions: If suspected, discontinue modafinil.
    • Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions: If suspected, discontinue modafinil.
    • Persistent Sleepiness: Monitor patients frequently for a degree of sleepiness and, if appropriate, recommend patients to avoid engaging or driving in any other potentially dangerous activity.
    • Cardiovascular disease: In patients with preexisting cardiovascular conditions, consider increased monitoring. Modafinil is not recommended in patients with documented left-ventricular hypertrophy or a history of the previous cardiotoxicity related to psychostimulant use. It should be used with caution in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, unstable angina, or recent myocardial infarction.
    • Psychiatric disorders: Modafinil should be used with caution in patients with a history of psychosis and/or mania. Such patients should be monitored for hallucinations, delusions, mania, aggression, and suicidal ideation upon starting modafinil. Discontinuation is advised if these symptoms develop.
    • Tic disorders: Limited evidence suggests that all CNS stimulants may exacerbate tics in patients with pre-existing tic disorders. A baseline assessment of tics is recommended before initiating treatment.

     

    Sounds like you should be safe if you don't fall into the list but be careful and use common sense - if you're getting too many symptoms, cut the dose or cut it out altogether 

     

  15. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    Who consumes 3 kilos of protein powder a month? :D I can barely get through the 1 kilo of Vivo in 2 months. 

    The people who do those sorts of stunts usually consume the crappiest and cheapest products (bodybuilders who drink 5 shakes a day) - and at that point things like HM is absolutely of no concern to them. 

    That being said, I am not sure how clinically relevant that dose is.  Like, is this enough to actually be harmful? I'm sure if you go deep enough you'll find traces of heavy metals in everything, just from coming in contact with diesel fumes or pesticides

    Also regarding your calculation, you are presuming that 100% of that is absorbed - what if you absorb like 1% of that? Dose accumulation calculation only makes sense if you are 100% sure that the volume is being retained - for example such as the case of Vitamin D supplementation. ....I don't know the answer that's why I am asking..maybe you do? 

    If anyone knows more, please comment. 

    Also to OP, can you share that report? 

  16. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    1. Social Media - shattered sense of identity, living "according to script" - as seen on social, trying to replicate people who themselves are fake & depressed. 
    2. Easy childhood, lack of challenges, lack of pressure, too much shielding from overprotective parents , 
    3. Decline in stage blue values - discipline, loyalty, modesty & humbleness, generosity,  honour, truth, beauty, slow productivity 
    4. Exaggerated sense of self-importance 
    5. Ilusion of choice (especially relevant to dating online) 
    6. Decline in parent-child time due to financial difficulties, parental careers and parents having kids in older age 
    7. Poor diets, excessive screen time, sleep deficiency
    8. Excessive porn consumption 
    9. Lack of purpose and passion 
    10. Addiction to stimulation (caffeine, sugar, weed, obtaining stuff quickly and too easily ) 
    11. poor living situation in many cases due to financial reasons
    12. + maybe poor maternal health during pregnancy event 

  17. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    2 hours ago, Schizophonia said:

    Why not add something sweet?

    ^ I'm siding with this comment. You might be too sensitive to the glycemic load of the porridge (which begs the investigation of your blood sugar control) - enriching it with more fibre, low GL foods like berries, nuts & seeds and maybe dropping a tablespoon of protein powder or some nut butter might fix it for you. 

    Also as already questioned above - it could be an intolerance issue - do you have problem with gluten? ( maybe an avidin issue?) 

    Also, probably a good idea to have your blood sugar investigated - you're a lean guy so it might be a hypoglycemia issue rather than hyper - not sure? Speak to a doc if it happens often. 

     

  19. Posted

    @Twega i love their website, branding & marketing - very American ? as in for the product, looks alright but a bit too high on the price end..i can get higher strength 150 doses for lower price over here. 

    Once you open the individual categories, they aren't that different from other products that Optibac or Symprove are selling.

    Lot of claims that would be hard to justify but that's US, in UK that wouldn't fly

    They know how to make it looks aesthetically pleasing tho, that's for sure

  20. Posted

    1 hour ago, Richard Purdy said:

     also find it really hard to remember what to say in the middle of recording and find myself freezing. Also a lot of ums and uhs and shifting back and forth. Those are my main bugaboos. Before I record I'm also extremely anxious viewing it as a big deal.

    have a set of notes or a screen in front of you - I often have my laptop behind the camera so that I take a quick peak at it when I freeze.  There is nothing wrong with cutting out those ehm and uhms, everybody does that :) I couldn't talk unscripted for 2 minutes straight. It is very hard to be as consistent. 

    Maybe some relaxation exercise or a power pose would help you get that confidence. Most people are not great with public speaking so don't worry too much about it. It is a very hard skill to master but it doesn't mean you can't. Maybe just record yourself couple time and then watch it and sart observing certain tendencies (e.g. hunching, lack of hand gesturing, being too stiff etc) 

    You're doing great for putting yourself out there, I feel like that's the hardest part - to embrace that fear. 

    1 hour ago, Richard Purdy said:

    What editing service do you use?

    I used Premier Pro, I still pay for the whole Adobe package even tho I'm mostly just using Lightroom and a bit of PS these days. But it is not cheap - if you can get an access to student discount somehow, get that. There are other much cheaper tools out there. 

  21. Posted

    @Loving Radiance I like Optibac, they have a good variety and a decent amount of their own research. Not sure if they are available in your country but if not any high-CFU with a good variety would do. In the end, most probiotics are fairly similar. Your gut can heal but make sure you get rid of that Lyme's first it can be a pain in the ass - that would be a main priority before doing any form of damage control. 

    You can enrich your diet in probiotics (e.g. starting your day with a hefty dose of kefir)  and prebiotic fibre foods to already mitigate this damage while you're taking those antibiotics. I wouldn't add too many supplements in the mix; focus on foods predominantly. 

    That may get you started. Undeather will probably have much better advice being on the frontline of medical therapy. 

  22. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    Same feedback as was given previously - someone already shared the channel.  Is that yours? https://www.youtube.com/@richardjpurdy

    1. Photo - your account needs a photo or a logo otherwise it is indistinguishable from other accounts 
    2. Account Layout - There are options to polish your account - use a background pic, add some "about me info" etc. Make it look professional. Think about what the person coming to your account is thinking. The account is your business card, your shopping window (even tho you are not a business, you should be presenting yourself as a professional because the advice you are giving is a professional level) 
    3. Audio + Video - need to be fixed with priority - you can use a phone or get something like Sony ZV1 or Canon Mark III - or similar. You need an audio upgrade to - get a Bluetooth mike or a portable mike. 
    4. Get closer to the camera, half of the body is enough. Try to blur out the background a bit. I know finding rigth location is hard but I prefer that desk setup. Or try outdoors on a nice weather. With a bluetooth mic it is quite easy 
    5. body language - your BL is closed and very non-confident - open up, use your hands more, tilt your head, and invite your audience in. 
    6. Light - Get one of those light rings, the kitchen lights don't look great 
    7. Edit - there were a few moments like in the beginning where you are waiting a bit as in for recording to start - cut that out, use some nice transitions in those moments when you were looking for words. 
    8. Thumblink - most people choose a video by thumblink - try to put a little buit more effort into that otherwise all videos look the same, the thumblink should hook the viewer - its kind alike the way people judge books by the cover and while maybe you don't, most of your viewers do :)

    Note: this is not coming from personal experience, although I do have an old channel (my content was mostly rubbish) but what I'm telling you is general advice you NEED to have if you want to make it as a Youtuber. I did not apply a lot of the advice I am giving you myself which makes me a bit hypocrite I am very much aware of that :D 

    https://www.youtube.com/@androhealthnutrition/videos

    Notice those two videos I have that have close to 800 views? - Thumblink !!! Those were actually topics that a lot of people found relevant (and I plan to make more like that in the future). The rest of it is pretty much just me playing around with editing and testing new tech. I got half of my subs from these two videos. 

    Regarding the content itself - as told by others, try to put a little bit more effort into structure. 

    > Hook the viewer in with a quick 5 seconds intro. Most viewers are likely to leave within 10 seconds if they don't get hooked. 

    Entire channels are catered to this inforation. Do a little bit of research and those subs will come. 

     

     

  23. Posted

    @Javfly33 it's too complex and too confounded topic to discuss here. There is much to consider and the outcomes are difficult to interpret. 

    But saturated fat in excess,  independent of total calories and independent of other lifestyle variables (all things being equal) are most likely harmful to humans.

    I'm not familiar with the data where the total magnitude is concerned or the dose dependant assessment but I'm planning a blog to dissect it one day - I'll let you know once that is out , if you're ever interested. 

  24. Posted · Edited by Michael569

    Leo, Take as much time off making content as you need, even a year or two. Health comes first. Most of us probably haven't watched more than 20% of the total content anyway. Plenty to catch up on. 

    Maybe go travel to a tropical location for a few months and just take it easy. South East Asia is a nice one for that. 

  25. Posted

    56 minutes ago, Schizophonia said:

    Yes, but you could develop "normally" and have a normal level of androgens in adolescence, then gradually colapse for the reasons you mentioned.

    hmm, maybe..yeah. Maybe idiopathic hypogonadism can be triggered later in life. I gotta admit this is a topic I've never looked into - @undeather do you know anything about the aetiology of hypo? 

    58 minutes ago, Schizophonia said:

    My dad is in poor health and on statins, I suspect he has low testosterone due to his lifestyle.
    I'm going to have him try enclomiphene and see what happens.

    can't comment on that - statins are probably extending his life if his lifestyle is poor 

    42 minutes ago, Buck Edwards said:

    What is ED

    erectile dysfunction 

    1 hour ago, toasty7718 said:

    & also porn induced erectile dysfunction (PIED)

     

    check this out

    https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/porn-induced-sexual-dysfunctions/start-here-porn-induced-sexual-dysfunction/

    yeah, among young guys, I bet this is a big one