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ANFSCD: Who Do You Trust? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
I'm increasingly distrustful of the mainstream (aka legacy) media. Ownership of it is in the hands of surprisingly few people. This makes reported news susceptible to manipulation by folks that have an agenda that may be at odds with your desire for "just the facts." In 1976, when the U.S had only three or four…
High Intensity Exercise May Be Uniquely Beneficial to the Brain | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
...at least according to Dr Rhonda Patrick. I'd never heard of her before and don't know her credentials. You know what else is good for the brain? The Mediterranean diet. Not Dr Patrick I'm linking this video here in hopes of digging deeper in the future. You can read about her at what I assume…
ANFSCD: Is the Past a Future Country? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
A spiteful mutant This post has nothing to do with weight management, Mediterranean diet, or fitness. If that's why you dropped by, merrily move along. You won't hurt my feelings. Or better yet, check out the topics in the right-side column. Over at Unz.com, Bernard M. Smith has reviewed a book, The Past is a…
How to Avoid the Medical-Industrial Complex | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
From Bayou Renaissance Man: I'm facing multiple surgeries this year, and frankly I've been horrified by the deterioration in professionalism and competence that I've observed in the past couple of months, compared to what it was even five years ago. The bureaucracy and administrative orientation (rather than patient and health orientation) is mind-boggling - so…
My Experience With Collagen Peptide Supplementation | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
A few months ago I heard fitness guru Mark Sisson mention during an interview that he was taking a collagen supplement for a painful hip condition that might need surgery, which he is trying to avoid. At the time, I had never heard of collagen supplementation. I used the google machine to find out it…
Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement to Prevent Dementia? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Dr. John Campbell is "totally convinced" that high-dose vitamin D supplementation would prevent many cases of dementia, particularly Alzheimer dementia, which is 75% of all dementia cases. He takes 4,000 IU of vitamin D/day plus 100 mcg of vitamin K2. Unclear to me if that's year-round or only in fall and winter. I assume it's…
QOTD: Solzhenitsyn’s “What If….?” | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family? Or if, during periods of mass arrests, as for example…
How Do Citizens of Various Countries Rate Their Healthcare Systems? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
AI image of Singapore skyline A few days ago I posted here my brief overview of high-income countries' healthcare systems. I did more research on how much those countries' citizens like their systems. Americans bitch about their healthcare system mainly because it's too expensive, about twice as much as other high-income countries. * * *…
COVID-19 Link Dump: Is Dr Robert Malone Controlled Opposition?; Harvard Drops Vax Mandate | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Artist's rendition of Coronavirus I heard Jeffrey Prather mention within the last year that he didn't trust Dr Robert Malone. Said it again as a minor point in this recent podcast; suspects Malone is working for CIA/DOD to undermine the COVID-19 dissident position. Prather discusses a recent substack by Sasha Latypova on the issue. She…
Healthcare Reform: Overview of Healthcare Systems in Non-U.S. Countries | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com Ireland, is that you? I've been thinking about the U.S. healthcare system for several years: How can we make it better? Provide more access? Make it less expensive? This has led me to consider systems in other countries. Up front, I'll tell you I'm not a world traveler. I made…
Faster Walking Speed May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
You probably want to shoot for a speed of 3 miles per hour or higher. She is walking the rare amarillo labradorius gigantus The British Journal of Sports Medicine published an article by researchers based in Iran. They analyzed 10 cohort studies that looked at average habitual walking speed and the incidence of type 2…
Are Ketogenic Diets OK for Children? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Photo by Elina Fairytale on Pexels.com Diabetes Daily has in interesting article that addresses that question. A snippet: In October 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a report examining low-carbohydrate diets like keto in children and adolescents. You probably won’t be surprised that the authors are concerned. Despite the increasing popularity of carbohydrate restriction,…
Red Meat Might Cause Type 2 Diabetes | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Photo by Malidate Van on Pexels.com Red meat consumption -- whether processed or not -- was linked to onset of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. according to a 2023 article in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The research was a long-term observational study by mostly Harvard-based scientists. Among the authors that might be familiar…
Mild-Blowing Interview by Tucker Carlson of Mike Benz, Exec. Director of Foundation For Freedom Online | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Mr Benz alleges that the waves of online speech censorship we've seen since ~2018 are due to collusion between the legacy media/social media giants and the U.S. State Department, Department of Homeland Security, FBI, CIA, NGOs, and the Department of Defense. And it's not limited to the U.S. In fact, it started with efforts to…
Neurontin or Lyrica for Chronic Pain? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"You can take this pill, but there's not much evidence it does any good." Physicians in the U.S. who prescribe opioids need a license from the Drug Enforcement Administration and it has to be renewed periodically. By the time of my next renewal, I must be able to prove to the DEA that I've had…
“Dry January” Is Almost Over: Should You Extend It to 100 Days? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6NrXS1No-U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR6bALsix2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGVpHPSxjVY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LUm51Z-Ii0&t=0s I don't know Andrew Huberman's credentials or reliability, but you might find the following helpful. I haven't watched it yet and may never; it's two hours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHyB7Yu4zjQ
Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia with Mediterranean Diet | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Not sure where this is. Leave a comment if you recognize it. From Queen"s University Belfast: A Mediterranean diet of seafood, whole grains, nuts, fruit and vegetables could lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to a recent study. Significantly the findings suggested that, even for individuals with a higher genetic predisposition…
COVID-19 Link Dump: New mRNA Omicron Booster is Dead; the Unnatural Origin of COVID-19; Dr Dalgleish Calls for mRNA Vax Ban; Wm Briggs Says Your Mask Doesn’t Work; Cochrane Library on Mask Effectiveness | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Me and my N95 mask in ~ March 2020 RIP, mRNA. From Alex Berenson: Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control, accidentally announced mRNA’s passing on Friday on X (aka Twitter). Wearing a blue dress and her trademark vapid smile, Dr. Cohen admitted barely 1 out of 50 Americans have received the new…
The New Explanation for Osteoarthritis (aka Degenerative Joint Disease) | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Photo by Tofros.com on Pexels.com Radical new information on osteoarthritis from Paul Ingraham: One of the most deeply held beliefs in musculoskeletal medicine is that osteoarthritis is a “wear and tear” condition — that joints slowly crumble under the onslaught of gravity and use and abuse. This fundamentally mechanical view of arthritis directly suggests that…
Both Mediterranean and Paleo Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"Muslim woman holding fish. Ikan" by U.S. Agency for International Development/ CC0 1.0 ...in Muslim Iranian women, according to an article at Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. There's a lot going on in this study. I didn't understand some of the statistics. Click the link for full details. Here's the abstract: Background Psychiatric disorders have…
Are You Doing the “Dry January” Thing? Don’t Give Up! | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VctVi8Sm0dQ This YouTuber mentions a book by Allen Carr: "Quit Drinking Without Willpower." Comedian Nikki Glaser elsewhere has lauded Carr's "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking," but I can't find that at Amazon.com. I did see his "The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking," "The Easy Way to Control Alcohol," and "Stop Drinking Now."
Update: My Fitness | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
It's piss-poor. I stopped exercising 18-24 months ago, I'm not even sure why. Probably just got busy with work or life and got out of the habit. I turn 70 next year and know that I must exercise regularly to improve and maintain my vigor as aging progresses. I expect big changes, and not for…
19 Free Expert Weight-Loss Tips | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
1. Record-keeping is often the key to success. 2. Accountability is another key to success. Consider documenting your program and progress on a free website such as FitDay, SparkPeople, 3FatChicks, or others. Consider blogging about your adventure on a free platform such as Wordpress or Blogger, or try the newer social media sites. Such a…
It’s Almost Time for Dry January | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
See you in February. Or not. I've run across a number of people who slowly increased their alcohol consumption over months or years, not realizing it was causing or would cause problems for them. Alcohol is dangerous, lethal at times. From a health standpoint, the generally accepted safe levels of consumption are: no more than…
The Diet Debate: Which Is Best for Health and Longevity? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Santorini, Greek seaside Proper diet undoubtedly promotes healthier aging and longevity. But what's the right diet? A meta-analysis diet studies proposes an answer. Or more accurately, answers, based on diet-related biomarkers linked to disease and aging. Half of the studies were done in Europe, the rest from North America and Asia. The February, 2023, article…
9/11: And Now… the Rest of the Story | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"World Trade Center Photos"/ CC0 1.0 In coming up with that headline, I thought about Paul Harvey. You're too young to know about him. Ron Unz has done a lot of research and thinking about 9/11. Who pulled it off? He questions the official narrative. I quote: So where do we now stand? It seems…
Do You Hate Broccoli? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
If so, it may well be because of your genes according to an article at SBS.com. Particular genes determine whether you can detect a bitter chemical (called PTC) in broccoli and other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts. "Free broccoli and carrot in frying"/ CC0 1.0 "On average, about 70% of us can taste something…
ANFSCD: A Short Story About a Putsch | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"The White House is the official" by Carol M Highsmith/ CC0 1.0 What I Saw at the Coup This is the first time in many years that I have put pen to paper for a lengthy letter, so please forgive my misspellings, poor handwriting or any other errors. I will probably do this in one…
Why Eat Meat? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
This is a taco salad. You can't see much of the spicy hamburger meat under the quacamole. I found a review article at Animal Frontiers that makes the argument in favor of meat consumption. The authors admit little focus on the downsides of eating meat. I've been cutting back on my meat consumption out of…
COVID-19 Link Dump: Geert Vanden Bossche Says It’s Not Over; Autopsies Confirm Vax-Induced Deaths; Lies of Omission; Vax Very Safe for Children? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Artist's rendition of Coronavirus Geert Vanden Bossche predicts increased autoimmune disease (e.g., myocarditis, type 1 diabetes) and "turbocancers" (aggressive, fast-growing, metastatic) followed by "hyperacute" COVID-19 disease starting late summer or early fall 2023. But these will occur only in those "vaccinated" before contracting natural COVID-19 disease. He thinks you'll be OK if never covid-vax'd or…
QOTD: “…may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.” | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"Betsy Ross flag png sticker"/ CC0 1.0 If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you,…
ATMC: Men, Don’t Fear Divorce | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
"Wedding Bride" by Jeremy Wong/ CC0 1.0 Worth pondering. Advice from Vox Popoli: You can only control your own behavior. No one else’s. If your wife is unhappy about the choice she made, if her children and friends and family and fun are her priorities and she wants out, then by all means, let her…
Is Alzheimer Dementia Caused by Excessive Fructose Consumption? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Colorado researchers theorize that fructose metabolism may be the driving force behind Alzheimer Disease pathology. Diets high in sugar and high glycemic index carbohydrates would exacerbate the problem. Salt may also play a role. Fructose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide) typically found in fruit, honey, and some vegetables. Table sugar is sucrose, a combination…
Tips for Safe Hiking in the Southern Arizona Low Desert | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Typical Sonoran Desert flora on the gently rolling terrain Topics Introduction Weather Water Clothing and Gear First Aid Kit Navigation Aids Animal Hazards Plant Hazards How to Request Emergency Help Prepare for the Worst? Introduction Arizona is blessed with thousands of miles of beautiful trails. Most hikers complete their treks without injuries or other adverse…
Knee Osteoarthritis: When Is It Time for Knee Replacement? | Advanced Mediterranean Diet
Photo credit: Steven Paul Parker II Dr. Howard J. Luks is an orthopedist who published a reasonable and fairly comprehensive article on knee osteoarthritis management. Thankfully, knee replacement surgery is a last resort for this surgeon. He discusses exercise, tai chi, diet, yoga, knee injections, NSAIDs, ice, heat, etc. Osteoarthritis of the knee is a…