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• Literature Review

  Scientific papers, books, blog posts. Discussion of whatever you find interesting and notable.
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  @sunsunsun said: @TexugoDoMel https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8406319/ That's really interesting about the thymus, it makes you wonder about the effects of so much estrogenic substance starting in childhood. But any stress related situation could increase it I think. But when it comes to muscle, the ability to bind to GR isn't even among the top two ways that counteract catabolism IMO
• Ray Peat Resources

  Websites, newsletters, articles, podcasts, interviews, explainers, books, and other resources that relate to the work of Dr. Raymond Peat.
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  Cancer Treatments – from Research to Application MCS Foundations for Life, In memory of my dear wife Mihaela Catalina Stanciu https://www.cancertreatmentsresearch.com/ https://jeffreydachmd.com/cancer-articles/
• Not Medical Advice

  Do you have a question? You can post it here, but you will only receive unqualified personal opinions and NOT medical advice in any shape or form. If something seems like medical advice but it's posted in this category, it's actually a personal opinion.
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  I talked to Danny Roddy via Patreon, and he told me it could be a defensive reaction to stress. Essentially, the body ups its protective hormones when challenged. In my case, it applied to elevated serum progesterone in hyperthyroidism, which I developed after elevating my metabolism with Cynoplus, while probably lacking necessary resources. Finasteride's endocrine-disruptive effects are well known, and in case of the high E2, stress is very likely. Danny also said supplementing progesterone could lower serum progesterone, but I haven't tried that and would obviously be vigilant about taking exogenous hormones. The wording is a little unclear, did your progesterone elevate after taking Finasteride, or was that an issue you had before? I can also really recommend booking a consultation with Danny, although it is pretty expensive ($150).
• Products

  From medical devices to supplements. Red lights, CO2 tanks, large trash bags, kuinone, and more.
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  @jd_au said: My problem is, I've been on a high milk and fruit diet for years. But it was only when I started supplementing with additional vitamin C that my longstanding issue of blood in the nose and gums resolved (practically overnight). The problem is not vit C. it's the kind you use and the way you eat. Molecular integrity. Residues, even when labelled "natural" or plant based (acerola). And by the way, for other readers, mind the kind of "vitamin C" powder you buy, without a certificate (HV and real AA). Fake AA is at least 50 % rubbish. I can give a link if interested.
• The Kitchen

  Recipes, food, meal prep, brands. Discuss them all here.
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  @Jennifer I was just considering today whether to use red or gold potatoes for potato salad.  I think I will try the gold this time.  Another consideration is whether to leave the skin on or take it off.  I think it's kind of Peaty to take it off, but maybe after cooking, the benefit of nutrients in the skin outweigh any trouble they may present to digestion. Only 300 years?  Haha, kidding of course.  That is some history.  And the scenery sounds just as one would want a 300 year old farm to be.  Interesting...biological transmutation.  That substitution effect of minerals in the biological process make sense, if what I remember Ray saying is correct, something about taking some extra salt, to help balance out minerals in the body.  I do need to look into Kervran. I'm with you on real food.  That is my goal as well.  Not just for quality, but for taste as well.  That is the first I've heard of the brand NestFresh.  I'll keep an eye out for them.  I do like the ethical aspect, but they'll have to wait until my food budget changes. That makes sense to me, that a person's intuition would guide them in what to choose to eat.  That possibly being rooted in heritage and genetic make up, which I think would be consistent with the Metabolic Typing Diet.  I've mentioned this some time back, maybe on the RPF, but I think that kind of diet would be contrary to Peat's perspective, if I'm recalling properly.  I think Peat doesn't like the idea of allowing genetics to determine what we eat or how to approach our health.  Or maybe I'm getting my information crossed.  Too much reading!  I've eaten plantains both overly ripe and starchy, green.  I would estimate that the majority of the time, I ate them overly ripe.  As you say, very sugary and spongy.  I think they're a great compliment to proteins, especially meat. I forgot about cooking potatoes in the microwave.  I've done that in the past.  I now primarily cook them in an Instant Pot or bake them in the oven.  I've come back to the microwave after not using it for about 10 years.  I have an EMF meter, and can tell you definitely don't stand in front of it while it's on; and even standing close to some components, while not running, give off EMF levels you don't want. I get that, about heaven and hell being energetic states of being.  I don't think that idea is inconsistent with the historical, Biblical versions.  Trouble in our lives is "hell on earth", and as you say, love "feels like heaven".  These for sure are states of energy, that can significantly affect us. I personally can reconcile these analogies with literal counter parts.  For if there is a hint of something, there must be a more certain and fuller version of it. Indeed.  I do think it's good we are being a good son and daughter to our dads.  And it's okay that we do our duty, apart from always being conscious of it.  Actually, it's probably preferred we don't over think things.  Neurosis is easy for an overly sensitive person.  Combine that with our overly stimulated world, and over thinking is easy to do.  You speak of being like water, being able to adapt and thrive within our challenges.  I see a calm mind and proper thought as part of that.
• The Gym

  Discussing pistol squats, concentric exercise, resting, and other forms of strength training.
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  I thought aspirin and/or baking soda w water is good for afterwards? Gummy bears or fruit before and during lifting, no?