Posts made by Kvirion

Very interesting, thank you for providing all the research info!

"If a person eats a large serving of meat, it's probably helpful to have 5 or 10 grams of gelatin at approximately the same time, so that the amino acids enter the bloodstream in balance." ~Ray Peat

@aeblyve said in Feeling unemotional since Peating. Thoughts?:

Doesn't milk supply sufficient numbers of all of those? Maybe not E.

Not fully for sure, and it's also dose-dependent. And is too monotonous... Eggs, gelatin, OJ, and liver/oysters/beef (from time to time) are recommended for a good reason.

I have found that taking day trips even to neighboring towns can be extremely stimulating. I have done this recently whilst searching for a new place to live.

It's a very good idea

Shouldn't we be striving towards a life which is entertaining enough in itself? The word that comes to mind here is "bourgeois", which I think is at odds with the material basis of bioenergetics.

Yes, we should, agreed. Maybe I misread your post that you don't like anything beyond hardware/software.
It's good to have a stimulating life from within + from a natural environment. BTW Ray was also a painter and read a lot of books/poetry - for example, those written by William Blake.

movies are just pure "entertainment" with no use-value

Not all movies are like this, some (not mainstream) may really make you think/reflect...

@bones said in B12 Issues Digestion/ IBS:

No never tried any Calcium supplements yet,

It may be worth giving it a try. At least it was a game-changer for me (together with a carrot salad)

Look for a pure form, without additives...

what exactly does it mean to follow Ray's nutritional advice?

In short try these recommendations: https://youtu.be/oGEbaCiih5o and other Danny's videos. Or this https://biochemnordic.com/ray-peat-diet-thyroid/

Complex answer: is worth reading resources like this https://bioenergetic.forum/post/4

But the key to Ray's idea is to "Percive. Think. Act". i.e. continuously observe and adapt your diet and lifestyle...

And you can always ask us here.

@aeblyve said in Feeling unemotional since Peating. Thoughts?:

I mostly just drink milk and coffee to be honest.

What about eggs, gelatin, and orange juice?

In my experience, I may feel "not in the flow" or unemotional when I don't provide enough ADEK and B vitamins (from foods or supplements)...

Haidut also often mentions that's good to take a break from daily routine.

If you don't like to go out, do you at least have a red light lamp? And make a break from duties to for example read/watch books or movies unrelated to work?

@Mulloch94 Yes, I think someone has already done a backup/download. I saw such news here or on Twitter.
This https://bioenergetic.forum/post/8643

Moreover, as far as I know, Haidut also backed up his threads.

BTW I have my archive/ doc file with useful links from RPF, but not sure how to use https://archive.org/.

@nomaanali212 said in recent bloodwork, NEED HELP:

Systemic background check??

Just a fancy name to learn about some external possible environmental/behavioral, etc. causes.

but used to be 38% bf & lost 50kg over 2 years so probs crashed hormones n released alot of pufa, but ive been doing everything in my powers for the past 1.5-2 years to resurrect it

So, obesity/PUFA may caused problems at first.
Have you tried Hans's protocol to deplete PUFA? https://testonation.com/2021/08/24/how-to-deplete-yourself-of-pufa-quickly-and-safely/

Moreover, there is also his excellent article about the best possible methods to raise T https://testonation.com/2018/11/14/75-proven-ways-to-boost-testosterone-production/

BTW Have doctors tried to give you HCG (which should raise T), to see how you react to it? Probably it's not the best way, but a least something to experiment with when other methods fail...

You may be interested in reading this study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2948422/ It's about hypogonadism in older guys, but still a lot of universally useful info/suggestions.

@bones Have you tried Calcium Carbonate (from eggshells)?

CC and carrot salad + following Ray's nutritional advice cured my IBS-D...

However, as Regina said it may be also worth considering infection/antibiotics too...

@vocedilegno said in Effect of Aspirin on Male Hormones, Testicular and Epididymal Histology In Mice:

I’m starting to wonder whether the estrogen-lowering effects of aspirin might be due mostly to inhibition of the synthesis of the substrate of estradiol, namely, testosterone…

Some time ago Haidut raised his testosterone to above 150% of the norm with Aspirin, so it's hard to believe in the T inhibition hypothesis...

A screenshot from another forum, I won't link to RPF, because of Charlie's crazy copyright restriction...

@nomaanali212 It would be good not to listen to too much advice as it may be conflicting...
Maybe focus on Hans's guidelines for a while - he is a brilliant guy.

Has anybody made a systemic background check on you? I mean what is your family health history, in which type of environment do you live? What were the circumstances where your problem started? Have you been exposed to any toxins or large amounts of GMO foods? Which drugs/supps have you taken before?

BTW There is a nice video explaining thyroid health in detail https://twitter.com/natelawrence_/status/1766186130985107582

There is also a good article that quotes Ray's advice about thyroid https://www.functionalps.com/blog/2012/03/25/ray-peat-phd-on-thyroid-temperature-pulse-and-tsh/

Sometimes all that advice needs to be taken to progress with thyroid health.

@Creuset Dude, what's wrong with you, you're still clinging to words taken out of context - not concepts, you mostly use eristics or very rigid linear thinking/logic... And you are full of hate and contempt... or rather full of serotonin and estrogen. I feel sorry for you...

But such behavior fits perfectly with the type of empty-headed bullies of the NL and religious zealots.

I am disgusted by this...

@Mauritio Yep, I can open it. BTW Thank you for the positive info about my favorite nuts

But you are still blocked, unfortunately...

@Mauritio said in I have been banned on the RPF for posting this study on Vitamin A...:

Wait so are you saying you can still see the macadamia post? Because I cant.

I can see this - screenshot taken just now

@Creuset I'm simply tired of this discussion...

I said that deduction is good for a domain with a dominance of known knowns/unknows, but bad for a world where unknown/unknows rule...
But you accused me of being only empiricist... WTF?

Moreover, I said earlier, that I'm a fan of always mixing deduction with inductions and abduction (in context-dependent proportions) during any reasoning. So... who is a strawman here? And so on...

Regarding WEF: "Don't listen to what people say....watch what they do."
Klaus Sch. may use the term CAS, but his/their actions/suggestions aren't compatible with Applied Complexity or an ecosystemic understanding.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) agenda, while aiming for global progress and collaboration, may not perfectly align with the principles of applied complexity, especially anthro-complexity, due to several reasons:

Reductionist Approach: The WEF often employs simplified models and linear thinking to address complex global challenges. In contrast, applied complexity emphasizes the interconnectedness of systems and the nonlinear nature of social phenomena, advocating for approaches that embrace complexity rather than trying to oversimplify it.

Top-Down Solutions: The WEF tends to promote top-down solutions driven by government policies and corporate strategies. Anthro-complexity, on the other hand, recognizes the importance of bottom-up emergent behaviors and decentralized decision-making processes, which can better adapt to local contexts and dynamics.

Technocratic Bias: The WEF's focus on technological innovation and economic growth may overlook the social and cultural dimensions of complexity. Anthro-complexity emphasizes the significance of human agency, cultural diversity, and collective sense-making in shaping emergent patterns and outcomes.

Homogenization of Diversity: The WEF's emphasis on global standardization and uniformity in policies and practices may undermine the richness of local knowledge and cultural diversity, which are essential aspects of complexity. Anthro-complexity advocates for embracing and leveraging diverse perspectives and local wisdom in problem-solving processes.

Lack of Emphasis on Resilience: While the WEF addresses risks and challenges, its approach may prioritize efficiency and optimization over resilience and adaptability. Anthro-complexity highlights the importance of building resilient systems capable of navigating uncertainty, volatility, and surprise.

BTW Even Chat-GPT gets what's wrong with the "Natural Law", see below

Cultural Relativism: Critics argue that natural law theory assumes a universal set of moral principles that apply to all societies and cultures, ignoring the diversity of moral beliefs and practices across different cultures and historical periods.

Appeal to Nature Fallacy: The natural law theory often commits the fallacy of assuming that what is "natural" is inherently good or morally right. Critics argue that just because something is natural doesn't mean it is morally justified or desirable.

Lack of Empirical Evidence: Some critics argue that natural law theory lacks empirical evidence to support its claims about inherent moral principles or laws derived from nature. They contend that moral principles are socially constructed rather than objectively existing in nature.

Conflict with Evolutionary Theory: Critics point out that natural law theory may conflict with evolutionary theory, which suggests that moral behavior evolved as a social adaptation rather than being governed by universal laws inherent in nature.

Inflexibility and Stagnation: Critics argue that natural law theory can be inflexible and resistant to change, potentially hindering moral progress and adaptation to new social, cultural, and technological developments.

Difficulty in Identifying Nature's Laws: Critics question the ability to accurately identify and interpret nature's laws, arguing that it is often subjective and open to interpretation, leading to disagreements and uncertainty about what constitutes natural law.

Problem of Moral Disagreement: Natural law theory struggles to provide a satisfactory explanation for moral disagreement among individuals and cultures. Critics argue that if there were truly objective moral principles inherent in nature, there would be less disagreement about what is morally right or wrong.

Theoretical and Metaphysical Assumptions: Some critics argue that natural law theory relies on metaphysical assumptions about the existence of inherent moral order in nature, which are not universally accepted and can be difficult to justify.

Overall, these criticisms highlight the complexities and challenges inherent in natural law theory and suggest that it may not provide a complete or satisfactory account of morality.

QED. This discussion ends for me right here. I have better things to do. Thank you for some cooperation.

@Mulloch94 said in How does Coffee differ from T3 or T4 supplementation:

@Kvirion theanine and taurine directly oppose adrenaline by augmenting GABA. Caffeine/Coffee is a GABA antagonist, so I guess these conflict to the point of canceling out the majority of the adrenaline surge.

Good point, thanks!

@zoro Ray had mixed opinions about green tea: it contains beneficial caffeine but GT is also a bit estrogenic because of polyphenols. Moreover, tannins in tea aren't healthy.

Sources:

• https://www.functionalps.com/blog/2011/12/02/green-tea-and-estrogen/
• https://raypeat.com/articles/articles/vegetables.shtml

@yerrag A very accurate diagnosis of current civilizational problems. Appreciate it.

However, I still think that religious tones blur the situation, and are in some aspects maladaptive.

Jesus. He is exemplary and the best prototype of man that God ever made.

Yeah, but this prototype is still not enough for today. And not enough for me...

A new kind of spirituality for the 21st century would be a better solution.

BTW I don't believe in remorse. I support reciprocated altruism and redressing unjust wrongs.
And nobody should play Pontius Pilate because of this wisdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhobcj2K9v4

@Mulloch94 Sounds good!
I'm probably in an early stage of healing, so I still feel a need to add theanine/taurine or gelatine to my coffee. And I love it with milk.

Regarding my thyroid, I reflected yesterday that adequate vitamin A and Calcium helped me most on my recovery (from keto) journey. Coffee and Aspirin score second.

@Creuset said in I will show you why I am an anarcho capitalist libertarian:

So you subscribe to the line of thought that every models are wrong, yet you have no problem making this kind of absolutist assertion. No coherence.

LOL! But you know, world/models have shades... i.e. usefulness of models is context-dependent. I do not subscribe to naive universalism.
Please try to provide more substantive arguments and less malicious/inferior rhetoric/eristics.

Our understanding of the world is about making sense of it. It's often beyond formal systems (no laws entail evolution).
Deduction and formality can only describe known knowns and some known unknowns. Formality is helpless in the face of a complex world that consists mostly of known unknowns and unknown unknowns. Or in other words in the world of Computational Irreducibility.

A lecture about physics and biology. Very related to the topic at hand, thank you.
It would help you understand that there is a real-world beyond formal systems...

Regarding Daniel Schmachtenberger

LOL! Main message of Daniel is to teach about complexity, but maybe it's beyond your perception... BTW I don't agree with many of his recipes/solutions.

Nevertheless, you have something in common with WEF - both of you don't get the human complex system and modern phenomenology. I.e., can't get beyond the limits of naive deductive "rationalism". And both of you want to force their utopian/unrealistic agenda.

For clarity: Complex human systems are far more complex beyond thermodynamics. You proved you have no idea about them.

BTW NNT supports Common Law, not NL https://twitter.com/nntaleb/status/962374894544719872?lang=en

By the way, it's not Lakatos but Feyerabend who wrote Against Method

It seems that you have a problem with an in-depth understanding of how the world works, you simply mostly memorize facts and theories without really comprehending them. A cherry-picking pseudo-erudite (IYI)...

The key life-work of Bruno Latour is about ANT, not stages. BTW I don't need to agree with everything that an author claims, to appreciate some of his ideas. Again: context is king!

Edgar Morin's works are good but there are more pronounced players in the field of Complexity Science (not Daniel Sch.) that you seem to be not aware of.

Good that you appreciate Deleuze, but you do not seem that you learned enough from his works...

BTW Val Dusek's article indicates the same limited mind that can't get beyond naive rationality/formality...

@bengobeil said in How does Coffee differ from T3 or T4 supplementation:

Energy is great tbh, sleep is great.

Good to hear. Curious about your newest blood results.