🧵The story of sunlight revealed: Understanding myths and realities.🧵

Most people today are still being greatly misinformed and flat-out lied to about the so-called dangers of sunlight.

The reality is that proper sunlight exposure is one of the most proven ways to:
-Improve your mental health
-Improve insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
-Support the immune system
-Improve thyroid function and metabolic health
-Prevent autoimmune diseases
-Prevent muscle waste
-Lower mortality risk
-Improve hair loss
-Improve low libido
-Treat chronic fatigue
-Improve low testosterone
-Improve calcium absorption
-Improve skin conditions such as acne and eczema
-Improve gut issues, whether that's called general "bloating", IBS or a pathogen overgrowth
and much more.

Here's what you need to know to get rid of the misconceptions surrounding this topic once and for all.

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It's George.

Let's talk about the importance of sunlight today.

Many ancient civilizations, if not all of them, worshiped the sun.

Ancient Egyptians had Ra, the sun God and was associated with primal life-giving energy.

Ra, embodied the power of the sun but was also thought to be the sun itself, envisioned as the great God riding in his barge across the heavens throughout the day and descending into the underworld at sunset.

As he made his way through the darkness beneath the earth, he was attacked nightly by the giant serpent Apophis (also known as Apep) who tried to prevent the sun from rising and so destroy all life on earth.

In Greek mythology, Helios was the god of the sun, embodying its radiant energy.

The Romans worshipped Sol, their sun god, who shared many traits with Helios.

I've studied, used and sold almost any supplement you can think of over the years.

From using harmful supplements and choosing the wrong forms all the way to falling for smart marketing claims, most people do not know how to use supplements effectively.

Here's how you can change that to stop wasting your money and harming your health.

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Note: This is about supplements indeed but if you do not get sunlight, exercise, eat whole foods, try to avoid vices such as excessive alcohol consumption and so on, then supplements will not save you.

Plenty of foods have more benefits than not only compared to the supplements at a low/medium price point but a very high as well.

If a supplement, had the history and benefits of kefir for example, it would sell a lot.

It’s just that you can only make so much profit from foods.

I can’t sell you for example a $30 bottle of kefir yet i can very easily sell someone a $30 bottle of probiotics.

The right supplements CAN be useful and maybe even life saving. I am not dismissing them. At all. This is why we will talk about them.

This is just about having the right priorities.

Also, every single one of these supplements that are mentioned here will backfire for some people.

It's mathematically impossible not to.

If only 1.000 people read this and out of them 100 choose to use one, it's impossible for one of them to not react badly to it.

Does this fact make the supplement bad? No.
It makes it bad within a certain context.

Just as it's not ideal for people with histamine intolerance to eat aged cheeses, it kind of the same here.

Aged cheeses aren't that bad, but they are harmful within a certain context.

So, read the studies that are linked.

Point being, get educated on the topic of supplements in general and then just pick the ones that work for you.

Also, more contextual advice has been given in previous posts and threads so use the search function after reading this thread.

Now let's talk about how you can use supplements properly.

It does not matter if you want to optimize testosterone, DHT, progesterone, insulin, DHEA or whatever.

Optimizing your hormones starts with implementing certain key lifestyle changes and not fancy supplements or anything similar.

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Obviously you are probably already that our hormones control everything from how we think, feel and our energy levels all the way to our libido, immune system and mental clarity.

The only thing i'd like to mention before diving in this thread is that these lifestyle changes have way more data behind them than most fancy supplements.

So they are not only MORE effective than most supplements but also MORE backed up.

Addressing anhedonia 101👇

Anhedonia is derived from a Greek word that means "without pleasure".

It is not just "feeling down" or "not being in the mood", but a profound disruption in the brain’s reward processing system, affecting emotional and motivational responses that makes it a core symptom of several neurological and psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Its first sign is a diminished ability to experience pleasure, interest or motivation in previously enjoyable activities for an extended time period.

So the person loses both the anticipation of the reward (the motivator) and the enjoyment of the reward (the end product).

This is why dividing anhedonia into subtypes can be problematic, as some psychotherapists and psychiatrists.

*In case you are unaware, anhedonia is often divided into:

1. Consummatory anhedonia.
This is the reduced ability to experience pleasure during an activity.

2. Motivational anhedonia.
This is the decreased drive to pursue rewarding activities.
Now anhedonia, stems from dysfunctions in the mesocorticolimbic pathway (ventral striatum/nucleus accumbens [NAc], prefrontal cortex [PFC], amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex [ACC], hippocampus, ventral tegmental area [VTA]):

-Ventral Striatum (VS): This includes the nucleus accumbens (NAc), the epicenter of reward anticipation and dopamine release so it encodes “wanting” (motivation) and integrates reward signals.

Hypoactivity in the NAc reduces reward salience, driving motivational anhedonia.

-Prefrontal Cortex (PFC): This integrates reward signals, modulates motivation and regulates emotional responses and decision-making (it exerts top-down control over behavior and emotions).

One of its subregions is the dorsolateral PFC (dlPFC) and reduced PFC-NAc connectivity impairs reward anticipation and is common in MDD and TBI-related anhedonia.

-Amygdala: This processes the emotional salience of rewards, linking sensory input to affective responses.

Hyperactivity or disconnect from the NAc blunts emotional engagement, contributing to consummatory anhedonia.

-Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC): This monitors reward anticipation and error detection, guiding goal-directed behavior.

ACC hypoactivity in depression reduces motivation for reward-seeking.

-Hippocampus: This encodes reward-related memories and contextual cues, critical for sustaining motivation.

Hippocampal atrophy (common in MDD and TBI) impairs reward learning, exacerbating anhedonia.

-Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA): This area is also significant since it is the primary source of dopamine projections to the NAc and PFC.

Reduced VTA activity or dopamine neuron loss blunts reward signaling as noted in Parkinson's for example.

Mold and mycotoxins are some of the primary drivers behind health issues such as:

-Chronic fatigue
-Fibromyalgia
-Histamine intolerance/MCAS
-Dysfunctions of the immune system
-Skin issues
-Neuroinflammation
-Pathogen overgrowths
and more.

Here are some basic things to consider.
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It's George.

First and foremost, we are all exposed to various kinds of mold.

We are concerned with certain types that release mycotoxins such as:

-Aflatoxins such as aflatoxin B1 that are produced by Aspergillus species.

-Ochratoxins such as ochratoxin A that is produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium sp.

-Trichothecenes that encompass about 100 subtypes of metabolites from Fusarium species.

-Zearalenone that is produced by Fusarium species.

-Fumonisins that are metabolites produced by Fusarium species.

-Ergotamine / Ergot alkaloids that are compounds created by Claviceps species.

that can cause anything from cancer, infertility, G.I issues, MCAs, kidney disease all the way to mitochondrial dysfunction (fatigue to put it simply) and eczema once they are:

1. Ingested (most common route of exposure)

2.Inhalated

3. Or contacted with the skin

Reconsidering your lifestyle if you are depressed 🧵

Here's why: We've known for 20 years that serotonin depletion does not cause depression.

So how does low serotonin cause depression?

But it's true that some people who use/used SSRIs experience an improved mood in just the first weeks.

So what’s going on? Is it just placebo?

No it’s not. Most likely they ignore the fact that SSRIs in the short term or when used in quite low doses, boost 3α-HSD, converting 5α-DHP into allopregnenolone. Now, if you are depressed, here are a few things that you might have to work on.

Number 1: Your circadian rhythm.

To put in perspective how crucial this is, eating breakfast is linked to lower suic*de rates.

Plus: Spending 1.5 h/day in outdoor light is associated with a lower risk of depression, REGARDLESS of genetic risk, and a 1-hour daily of morning walk outside showed a 48% reduction in HDRS.

Now if you are still not convinced, just having light in your bedroom while you sleep makes you more depressed (tap in the pics).

If you want to treat any health issue successfully, you need to understand what oxidative stress truly is.

After all, ROS overproduction is a primary cause of fatty liver, a central mechanism in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications, it increases LDL oxidation, accelerates telomere shortening and much more.

Here's what you need to know.
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Oxidative stress is characterized by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can induce mitochondrial DNA mutations, damage the mitochondrial respiratory chain, alter membrane permeability, and influence Ca2+ homeostasis and mitochondrial defense systems.

Calcium homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a constant concentration of calcium ions in the extracellular fluid.

It includes all of the processes that contribute to maintaining calcium at its “set point.”

Because plasma [Ca2+] rapidly equilibrates with the extracellular fluid, ECF [Ca2+] is kept constant by keeping the plasma [Ca2+] constant.

Here's the ultimate guide for supercharging your brain in order to:
-Improve your focus
-Avoid the chances of encountering neurodegenerative diseases
-Improve your mood
-Get rid of brain fog
-Improve your memory
and more.

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*We will discuss everything from how the brain is structured, key genetic factors, key lifestyle factors, supplements, peptides and more.
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First and foremost, why are all these things worth knowing?

Because this 3-pound organ is more complex than any supercomputer and the command center of your entire body, fine-tuning everything from your thoughts and emotions to your movements and digestion every single moment.

Now in order to improve the function of the brain, we first need to understand its main parts and how they work together.

The brain has three primary regions: the brainstem, cerebrum and cerebellum.

I truly hate the "if you get cancer just take ivermectin" propaganda.

None of you has the blood work of someone with actual cancer, who has been cured with ivermectin alone (without any form of chemo).

There is nothing wrong with questioning the answers you're being given on a subject (that cancer is just "genetic" for example).

However, remember that many people will try to take advantage of the alternative answers when possible.

Cancer is a serious topic and most of us don't know shit about fuck so ignore most posts from schizos (including myself).

So what should you do? I don't know.

Listen to your doctor and just look at some things most of the sane M.Ds also agree upon.

Here are examples🧵 Melatonin is well known to be protective against cancer, so go to sleep.

Proper sauna use is shown to:
-Reduce fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
-Rapidly alleviate depression
-Be one of the best tools for detoxing from industrial toxins
-Support the immune system
-Enhance physical performance
-Promote myelination
-Improve cardiovascular health
-Protect against neurodegenerative diseases
-Alleviate chronic pain
-Be quite effective for resolving insomnia
and more.

So what if the simple act of sitting down and sweating could improve multiple aspects of your health more than commonly prescribed medications and is one of the most effective “biohacks” in existence?

Here’s the ultimate guide to sauna therapy.
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For the few of you who might be unaware, sauna therapy involves controlled exposure to heat, typically in a traditional (hot rock/steam) sauna (160-200°F, 70-100°C) or an infrared sauna (120-140°F, 49-60°C), inducing hyperthermia and sweating.

This triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including activation of the HPA axis, sympathetic nervous system and heat shock protein (HSP) pathways.

These responses drive adaptations in neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, immune and integumentary systems, contributing to the following benefits.

But besides these, saunas have been a cornerstone of wellness practices for centuries, from the sweat lodges of indigenous cultures to the Finnish saunas embedded in modern spa culture.

If you are not focusing on your heart health, you have the wrong priorities.

Why?

Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, with almost 50.000 people passing away from it daily.....

Yet it still is a neglected topic and most advice surrounding it still emphasizes on old topics that are proven almost irrelevant.

Not only that but most people ignore the warning signs of harmed cardiovascular function like fatigue, an out-of-range lipid profile, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction and even hair loss.

So in this thread i'd like to share with you some key insights when it comes to having a healthy heart🧵 *Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as a substitute for medical advice*.

Now for the ones wondering how the symptoms menitoned in the top post can be related to poor cardiovascular health, here are some basic explanations.

Unexplained tiredness during physical activity for example, may signal impaired oxygen delivery caused by endothelial dysfunction or early heart failure, which reduces blood flow to muscles.

Then ED often reflects impaired nitric oxide production, which restricts blood flow to your johnson and other organs.

In fact ED is a predictor of coronary artery disease, often preceding symptoms by 2–5 years.

Insulin resistance has consequences such as:
-Cardiovascular disease
-NAFLD
-PCOS
-Kidney disease
-Dementia
-Hair loss
-Alzheimer’s disease
-Skin issues
-Chronic fatigue
-ED
and more.

It's also quite common, with almost 40% of American adults having insulin resistance.

So here's a guide on hacking insulin resistance once and for all through key lifestyle interventions.

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Now insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells become less responsive (aka “resistant”) to insulin.

Insulin is produced in pancreatic β-cells in the islets of Langerhans and enables cells, particularly in muscles, fat tissue and the liver, to absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy or storage.

When glucose levels drop for example, the pancreas releases glucagon, which signals the liver to release stored glucose (glycogenolysis) or produce new glucose (gluconeogenesis).

So when cells are insulin-resistant, they require higher levels of insulin to perform this function, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.

Of course, initially, the pancreas compensates by producing more insulin (hyperinsulinemia), but over time, pancreatic beta cells may fail, leading to insufficient insulin production and type 2 diabetes.

SIBO is surprisingly common these days.

Yet it goes unrecognized quite frequently, even though it’s a common driver behind issues such as:
-Chronic fatigue
-Brain fog
-Skin issues
-Hormonal imbalances
-Autoimmune conditions
-Mental issues such as generalized anxiety and depression
-Systemic inflammation

If you still think that SIBO can't be one of the primary drivers behind your health issues, think again since:
-At least half of the people who’ve used PPIs or antibiotics have it.
-Most people who eat the S.A.D have it.
-Up to 78% of people an IBS diagnosis actually just have SIBO.
-Sibo is present in up to 50% of hypothyroid patients.
and there's more as you will see in this thread.

So without further ado, here’s the ultimate guide for conquering SIBO 🧵 *Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as a substitute for medical advice*

It's George.
Let's start with the basics.

SIBO or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a well, almost a self-explanatory condition that marks an abundance of bad bacteria, such as the ones belonging to the firmicutes, bacteroidetes or proteobacteria phyla families overgrow in the small intestine.

The problem with this is that the small intestine and its parts, such as the duodenum, jejunum and ileum, are designed for nutrient breakdown and absorption, not bacterial fermentation.

Normally, it hosts fewer than 10^3 colony-forming units (CFU) per mL of bacteria, compared to 10^9–10^12 CFU/mL in the colon.

When this balance is disrupted, bacteria ferment carbohydrates for example, producing gases like hydrogen, methane or hydrogen sulfide.

These can drive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation and so on).

But SIBO is not just a gut issue.
It has systemic effects, including nutrient deficiencies, systemic inflammation and neurological symptoms for example.

If you have been depressed for a long time, focusing only on your psyche can be a big mistake.

So here are some things that can actually help you battle depression more effectively (most of which you've probably never been told before).

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It's George.

First and foremost, in case the following are news to you:
-SSRIs have plenty of side effects
-Serotonin depletion does not cause depression

So before dismissing any alternative approaches, just be aware that most of the stuff you've been fed about depression for ages, was lies.

Disclaimer: Never quit SSRIs cold turkey.

NAD+ is a coenzyme that fuels hundreds of metabolic processes and low levels are linked to plenty of diseases.

It is often referred to as the “molecule of youth” since its levels dramatically drop as we age and it also greatly assists:

-Energy production
-DNA repair
-Sirtuins and gene expression
-Immune function
-Brain function
-Hormonal health
and way more.

But before you go and supplement with it or waste your money on fancy IVs, here's what you need to know about it.

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First and foremost, every single cell in our bodies requires NAD+ since it:

-Acts as an electron acceptor in the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, helping us turn food into usable energy.

So without sufficient NAD+, your cells struggle to generate energy, leading to fatigue, muscle weakness, and metabolic slowdown.

-Enzymes like PARPs, which detect and fix DNA damage, gobble up NAD+ to keep your genetic code intact.

PARPs use NAD+ to add ADP-ribose units to damaged DNA, signaling repair proteins to fix breaks.

When NAD+ levels drop, DNA repair slows, accumulating damage that accelerates aging and increases risks of diseases like cancer or neurodegeneration.

Just because someone lacks a fair amount of money, it doesn't mean that he can't get healthier.

So here's the broke man's guide towards improving his health.

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Alright, it's George. There are many free or cheap tools you can use in order to improve your health.

Here they are👇

Number 1: Realize that when it comes to food, you can cover A LOT of your nutritional needs with just:
-300 grams of quality shrimp/octopus or squid
-10 whole eggs
-200 grams of beef or lamb heart
-200 grams of raw cheese
-2 pounds of strawberries, oranges, kiwis, berries or something seasonal
-Brewer's yeast/marmite
-100 grams of beef liver
-Adding EVOO, potatoes, mushrooms and easy to digest vegetables in just one of your daily meals
-4 pounds of bone in red meat
per week

Are these the cheapest foods? No.

Are they cheaper than you might expect if they are sourced properly? Yes.

P.S: If you have the space realize that growing a garden turns out to be easier than we think.

Red light therapy still is one of the most powerful interventions for:

-Chronic fatigue
-Hair loss
-Hormonal issues
-CVD
-Vision loss
-Tinnitus
-Skin issues
and a lot more.

"It's a scam".
No it's not and i can explain why with basic physics.

Here's the most detailed breakdown on this platform right now.

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Red Light Therapy (RLT) is a subpart of phototherapy.

Phototherapy basically is the use of light for therapeutic purposes and is based on the interaction of light with biological tissues.

Phototherapy relies on the ability of specific molecules (such as chromophores) to absorb photons and activate biological processes (photobiomodulation (PBM), mitochondrial stimulation, cellular regeneration etc).

Most people will be too lazy to read this, but if you are struggling with gut issues such as:
-Bloating
-Constipation
-IBS
-Leaky gut
-SIBO
-SIFO
-Candida

Here's the ultimate plan for improving them.
Take 10 minutes to read this and you will be on the right track.

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When it comes to our health, everything starts from and depends on the gut.

From low testosterone, histamine intolerance, depression, chronic fatigue, ED and skin problems, all the way to hair loss, optimizing ones gut health is a non-negotiable step in improving any health issue that he might want to.

Our gut is connected to every single one of the organs in the human body, so it's fair to say that everything is affected by a great part from it.

You know this to be true if you've ever struggled with a gut issue but in case you haven't and are skeptical about this claim, you can check out these 3 basic studies (one for the skin, one for the immune system and one for testosterone):

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC79…
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC49…
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC76…

Spending more time in nature can do more for your health than a 617-step biohacking routine.

From reducing cortisol, improving mental health, boosting immunity, syncing your circadian rhythm and more, this simple act can outperform many of the conventional wellness tools.

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If you are skeptical about the title of this thread, by the end of it, you will realize that prioritizing spending more time in nature is still an underutilized remedy for improving one’s physical and mental health.

Here are some reasons why this is the case presented in a manner anyone can understand.

Most supplements over-promise and under-deliver.

Here are some supplements that don't and can actually help you in a variety of areas ranging from your brain and gut health all the way to your hormones and skin health.

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Note: This is about supplements indeed but if you do not get sunlight, exercise, eat whole foods, try to avoid vices such as excessive alcohol consumption and so on, then supplements will not save you.

Plenty of foods have more benefits that not only compared to the supplements at a low/medium price point but a very high as well. If a supplement, had the history and benefits of kefir for example, it would sell a lot. It’s just that you can only make so much profit from foods. I can’t sell you for example a $30 bottle of kefir yet i can very easily sell someone a $30 bottle of probiotics.

The right supplements CAN be useful and maybe even life saving. I am not dismissing them. At all. This is why we will talk about them.

This is just about having the right priorities.

Also, every single of these supplements that are mentioned will backfire for some people.

It's mathematically impossible not to.
If only 3.000 people read this and out of them 300 choose to use one, it's impossible for one of them to not react badly to it.

Does this fact make the supplement bad? No.
It makes it bad within a certain context.

So, read the studies that are linked.

Point being, get educated on the topic of supplements in general and then just pick the ones that work for you.

Also, more contextual advice has been given in previous posts and threads so use the search function after reading this thread.

Now let's talk about the supplements (not presented by order of importance).

One of the most neglected steps regarding nutrition is underestimating the importance of minerals, since not getting enough minerals means:

-Fatigue
-High blood pressure
-Gut discomfort
-Migraines
-Hormonal issues
-Mood swings
-Anxiety
-Osteoporosis
-Acne
and more.

So even though most people in health spaces might pay attention to vitamins, arguably minerals can be equally or even more important than them.

Now if you want to understand the main functions of each one, their sources, the things that deplete them and more, tap in.

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It's George.

Minerals are needed for almost every process inside of our bodies and if we neglect their importance we can not expect to be healthy.

Minerals are needed for:
● Thousands of enzymatic reactions
● Regulating our nervous system
● Detoxification
● Energy production
● Blood cell production
● Oxygen metabolism
● The utilization of vitamins
● Adrenal health
● Blood sugar regulation
● Thyroid health
● Gut health (HCL, antimicrobial and digestive enzyme production)
● Battling oxidative stress
● Immune function
● Hormone synthesis
● Cellular hydration of cells (controlling fluids inside and outside cells)
● Bone health
● Skin health
● Joint health
● Hair health
● Heart health
● Brain health
and a lot more.

This is why for example low calcium levels can cause muscle spasms, low magnesium levels can cause muscle cramps and even cardiac arrhythmias, a zinc deficiency can cause gut issues, low libido and skin issues, an iodine deficiency can case goiters and a copper deficiency can cause low white blood cell count or even premature gray hair (copper helps the body produce melanin and a copper deficiency is associated with reduced SOD activity).

Classic studies that showcase some of these are the following in case you are interested in them:
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9523054/
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK50727…
researchgate.net/publication/22…
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC90…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36577241/
faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.109…