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Curating actionable steps to level up your physique. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics | MSc Sports & Exercise Sciences.
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Sep 16 9 tweets 3 min read
Is your liver screaming for help?

Most people don’t realise it…
But their liver might be overloaded and silently begging for relief.

Here are 6 warning signs your liver is in trouble, and how to fix it 🧵 Image 1. Constant fatigue that doesn’t go away

Feel tired all the time no matter how much you rest?

When your liver is overwhelmed, energy production tanks.
Why? Because the liver is the engine room of metabolism.

Fatigue is your body whispering… then yelling.
Sep 15 9 tweets 4 min read
Belly fat isn't just about calories. It's about hormones, stress, sleep, and metabolism.

If you're doing everything right but still stuck... this thread will show you 7 ROOT causes of stubborn belly fat (and how to fix them): 🧵 Image 1. Lower cortisol—or nothing changes.

Stress tells your body to store fat in the belly.

Walk daily. Breathe deeply. Sleep better.

A calm nervous system burns fat.
A stressed one hoards it.
Sep 14 7 tweets 3 min read
High Cortisol? Feeling wired, anxious, or can’t sleep?

Here are 5 science-backed ways to lower cortisol (your body’s stress hormone) — no guesswork, no fluff.

Each method is supported by real data — and you can start today.

Let’s dive in:🧵 Image 1. GABA = Cortisol Blocker

GABA calms the brain, suppresses CRH, and stops cortisol release.

25–50mg orally reduces stress, improves fatigue, mental clarity & discomfort.
Studies show GABA drops cortisol fast after a stressful event.

It’s your first line of defense. Image
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Sep 14 10 tweets 4 min read
If you ate like this for just 30 days…

Your body, mind, and energy would completely transform.

Here’s a full week of simple, nutrient-packed meals & smoothies that will: – Detox your body
– Boost energy
– Burn fat
– Clear your skin
– And build muscle

A thread🧵 Image 1. MONDAY — Energy Reset

Kick off your week with a fat-fueled, carb-balanced smoothie: 🥑 1 avocado
🥭 1 mango

This combo is packed with healthy fats + natural sugars. Smooth, creamy, energizing. Your brain and body will thank you before noon even hits. Image
Sep 13 9 tweets 3 min read
Trying to drop 15–80lbs?

Here’s the truth:
Running won’t get you there.

It’s one of the least effective ways to burn fat.

Instead of wasting hours on cardio, do this instead 🧵 1. Lift weights, not just your heart rate.

If you want to lose fat, not muscle…
→ Train 3–4x per week
→ Hit every muscle group
→ Stick to 6–12 reps
→ Push close to failure

Strength training reshapes your body—cardio won’t. Image
Sep 11 12 tweets 3 min read
Your skin isn’t just breaking out.
Your cravings aren’t random.
Your tired mornings aren’t normal.

They're all early signs of something deeper:
→ A congested, fat-storing liver.

Here’s what your body is trying to tell you 🧵 Image 1. Fatty liver shows up in symptoms first
It often doesn’t appear in labs or scans.

But your body speaks up through:
→ Brain fog
→ Heaviness
→ Low energy

No red flags, no diagnosis — but something’s off.
Sep 9 12 tweets 4 min read
Gout pain is brutal.

Most advice? Outdated, incomplete, and missing key truths.

Here’s your blueprint to naturally reverse gout — not just mask the pain.

This thread could save your joints and kidneys: 🧵 1. Gout isn’t just “joint pain.”

It’s sharp uric acid crystals stabbing your joints from the inside.

This happens when uric acid builds up in the blood (hyperuricemia).

The result: extreme swelling, heat, and unbearable pain.
Sep 6 9 tweets 3 min read
A fruit juice that clears arteries by 30%?
New research shows one daily habit may reduce artery blockages and support heart health dramatically.

And it tastes delicious.

Here’s why one glass of this juice might change your life:🧵 Image 1. A single cup of pomegranate juice daily could cut artery blockage by up to 30%, according to recent studies.

But it’s more than just a juice.
It’s a heart-boosting, antioxidant-rich powerhouse.

Let’s break down what makes it so effective.
Sep 5 7 tweets 3 min read
Your heels could be warning you about hidden health issues.

Dry? Cold? Swollen?

It’s not just a skincare problem — it might be your thyroid, blood flow, or even kidneys.

Here’s what your heels are trying to tell you 🧵 1. Cracked heels?

It could be more than dry skin.

Common causes include:
→ Vitamin A, C, E, or omega-3 deficiency
→ Thyroid problems
→ Diabetes
→ Dehydration
→ Poor footwear

Your feet may be screaming for internal support.
Sep 4 13 tweets 4 min read
Black Seed Oil was called “the cure for everything but death.”

Ancient healers swore by it.

Modern pharma silenced it.

Why? Because it’s cheap, effective, and natural.

Here’s why Black Seed Oil is a threat to their billion-dollar system 🧵 1. This oil has been used for 1000s of years across ancient civilizations:

• Egypt
• Rome
• Greece
• India
• Persia
• Mesopotamia

They knew what we’re rediscovering today:
It heals.
Sep 3 6 tweets 3 min read
Feeling bloated, puffy, or sluggish?

Your lymphatic system might be the reason.

Try these 9 powerful tricks to clear lymph congestion, boost energy, and enhance immune flow — all from home.

Let’s break it down 🧵 1. What’s the Lymphatic System?

It’s your body’s waste removal highway.

It clears toxins, excess fluid, and cellular junk. But when sluggish, it causes bloating, fatigue, swelling, or heaviness — especially in the face, legs, and belly.

Activate it daily for total-body relief.
Sep 2 9 tweets 3 min read
Where your body stores fat reveals which hormone is off balance.

Not all weight gain is about calories. Sometimes, it’s your hormones sending distress signals.

Here’s what each fat storage zone may be telling you. 🧵 1. Belly / Lower Abdomen → Cortisol
If you're storing fat around your belly, it could be high cortisol.

→ Triggered by stress, sleep loss, or undereating
→ Often paired with anxiety, bloating

A “stress belly” won’t budge with diet alone.
Sep 2 8 tweets 3 min read
Your hormones run on a 24-hour schedule.

Mess with their timing—and your sleep, focus, energy, cravings, and mood will spiral.

Here are 6 critical windows that shape your hormone health daily (and what to do during each one):

Read thread 🧵 1. 6–8 AM → Cortisol Surge (Wake-Up Spike)

This is your natural alertness window.

→ Cortisol rises
→ Body wakes up
→ Energy mobilizes

Tip → Step outside and get sunlight within 30 minutes of waking to reset your circadian rhythm.
Sep 1 15 tweets 4 min read
You’ve been lied to about cholesterol.

50% of people who suffer heart attacks…
Have “normal” LDL levels.

So why are statins still the go-to treatment?

Here’s the truth Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know 🧵 1. LDL isn’t the enemy.

Foods like:

• Eggs
• Butter
• Red meat

raise LDL cholesterol — but that alone isn’t what causes heart disease.

The real threat is oxidized LDL and what it reveals about your metabolic health.
Aug 31 10 tweets 3 min read
Losing hair?
Bad memory?
Low energy or sugar cravings?

Don’t rush to pills.

Nature already packed your solutions in foods.

Here’s how to eat your way out of 8 common problems: 🧵 1. Hair loss?
Try pumpkin seeds.

They're rich in zinc, iron & antioxidants that block DHT—the hormone behind hair shedding.

→ Just a handful daily may reduce thinning and improve scalp health naturally. Image
Aug 30 7 tweets 3 min read
Can't sleep between 1–3 AM?

It may not be "just insomnia."

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine...

Your liver could be the one waking you up.

Here's why 🧵 1. Your Liver’s Night Shift

Between 1–3 AM, your liver hits detox overdrive.
If it's overwhelmed, your body stays alert.
The result? You wake up — wired, restless, maybe even anxious.

Poor liver health can sabotage your sleep cycle nightly.
Aug 30 7 tweets 3 min read
Why do skincare pros swear by castor oil for your face?

Hint: It’s not just for hair growth.

This old-school oil packs 5 surprising skin benefits backed by science—and you’re probably missing out on them.

Let’s break it down 🧵 1. Deep Hydration

Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that pulls moisture deep into your skin.

→ Helps seal in hydration
→ Soothes dry patches
→ Gives a plump, dewy glow

Perfect for harsh weather or naturally dry skin.
Aug 29 11 tweets 4 min read
Habits That Silently Damage Your Kidneys

You won't feel it right away...

But these daily habits can push your kidneys toward disease — long before symptoms show up.

Let’s break them down 🧵 1. Not Drinking Enough Water

Your kidneys need water to flush out toxins and waste.
Skip hydration, and they struggle — leading to:
→ Kidney stones
→ Poor filtration

Chronic dehydration quietly wrecks kidney function.
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Aug 27 10 tweets 4 min read
Joe Rogan just hosted the most censored doctor in America.

Dr. Mary Bowden exposed what really happened during COVID—and the cover-up runs deeper than you think.

Here are 8 shocking takeaways they never wanted you to hear: 🧵 Image
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1. Hospitals were using morphine to kill—without pain.

Dr. Bowden reviewed patient charts showing people with zero pain being given lethal doses of morphine and insulin.

This wasn’t treatment. It was quiet execution by protocol.
Aug 26 9 tweets 3 min read
Big Pharma & Big Food aren’t here to save you.

They’re making trillions while quietly wrecking your health.

Here are 7 hidden ways they keep you sick, tired, and dependent:

1. Feeding cows candy. When candy expires, farmers buy it cheap to feed cows.

Candy-fed beef = worse than grain-fed.

Less nutrients, more junk in your meat.
Aug 25 12 tweets 4 min read
The truth they hide from you”

Health isn’t as complicated as they make it.

Here’s what actually works—simple, science-backed habits to boost energy, strength, and longevity:

Read thread 🧵 1. The pump trick no one talks about

Want insane gym pumps?
→ 2–3g sodium
→ 20–30oz water
→ Drink 30–60 min pre-workout

Boosts blood flow and performance.