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Jack Dorsey is founder of both Twitter, now X, and Square, now Block. We discuss his strong focus on bitcoin and nostr, lessons learned across his ...

The part about migrating content posting to NOSTR makes sense and is very insightful. For the people like myself who don't have an engineering background Bitcoin rises to the challenge of what we need it for. The current system of using credit cards and other electronic payment methods works well and is relatively low friction. Store of value is a tremendous problem, however, and Bitcoin fixes that. I recognize my selfishness in not pushing the digital payments part more. I grew up in Paraguay at a time when we were not able to have a bank account. It is a real problem for many. But right now the bigger problem to solve for me and my family is store of value. And so that's what resonates with me more. Be patient...I'll get there.

It's heartbreaking how many people live in misery, die, and then exist for years in nursing homes before burial or cremation. We should seek better: a life of health, joy, and dignity until the very end.

The video is a slow motion video taken with iphone after replacing the one LED light that was visibly flickering. I recently swapped out the flickering LED lights in our bathrooms for Edison 40-watt incandescent bulbs, and the difference is incredible. The original LED bulbs were flickering to the point it was directly visible. Our children were complaining that the bright lights hurt their eyes, especially in the morning. So I swapped out the LED lights and put in decorative Edison style incandescent bulbs, which are much more pleasant and they don’t hurt our children’s eyes. Flickering lights, even when subtle, can take quite a toll—causing headaches, eye strain, impaired sleep, and decreased health overall. The sleep component is especially important in the late afternoon and evening. In spaces where calm lighting is essential, the switch to incandescent bulbs with minimal flicker can make a big impact. While not as energy-efficient as LEDs, the consistent, warm light feels much better in a space designed for unwinding. I feel strongly that the improvement in health long term achieved by using healthier light will decrease energy consumption far more than the LED light bulbs ever will. I’m not quite at the “just use candles or no light” stage but who knows, maybe I’ll get there some day. I’m not entirely convinced on the science of the newer “healthier” LED lights and they’re more expensive so for now I’ll continue putting decorative incandescent lights in my house. This is part of our light journey that is largely a consequence of the work done by Dr Martin Moore-Ede aka “The Light Doctor” and Dr Jack Kruse.

On trying new things in medicine: Teenage boy with acne not responsive to substantial dietary change (now essentially eating unprocessed food - fair bit of meat and fresh veggies), tried multiple topical gels/creams including adapalene, ivermectin, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide, tried tanning lights, next traditional step in mainstream medicine would be oral antibiotics and then accutane if the oral antibiotics aren't effective. Considering that: ivermectin oral has an excellent safety profile, it's used topically for acne, it has anti-inflammatory benefits, and the microbiome shifts seen with its use tend to be in a direction we think is positive. I've occasionally seen tremendous benefits in using it orally to treat eczema. So started oral ivermectin at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg/daily. Will see what effect it has. Posting here to see if anyone has experience or insights on using it this way?

My perception of human health concepts Where it started: medicine and surgery Current application : energy, frequency, and vibration Future: likely quantum, Would be exciting to find something beyond that

Experiencing Bitcoin halving > calendar new year

I often wonder what is the most important fundamental concept in the saying “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

I've been experimenting with cold plunges and it's been quite an interesting journey. 🥶❄️ 1/ I’ve been doing daily cold plunges for the prior 2 months, lasting anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes each. I’ve missed 5 days, 4 of which were due to illness. It seems like everyone was getting sick so I don’t think the cold plunges caused the illness. 2/ I decided to use a stock tank I had lying around for other reasons as my cold plunge vessel. It worked surprisingly well, and it was basically free. 3/ To cool the water, I took advantage of the outdoor cold temperature. Nature's freezer, you could say! 😄 4/ Here's the tricky part: The ice sometimes formed a layer to thick to just break up and hop in. I had to add warm water a few times to break the ice. Plan is to get a stock tank heater to keep it above freezing for the winter. 5/ Surprisingly, I've come to crave the way it makes me feel. It makes me feel more even-keeled after a plunge. 6/ Interestingly, I find it easier to tolerate than a cold shower. It's become a unique daily ritual that's helping me maintain a sense of balance. ❄️🌊 7/Best of all, I don’t have the Seasonal affective disorder bother me the way it used to. Maybe it’s because of a relatively warm Fall/Winter so far. Maybe it's because of the cold plunge. We’ll find out. #ColdPlunges #WellnessJourney #EverydayChill

Thank you @Swan Bitcoin for being instrumental in helping me understand Bitcoin enough to Hodl rather than lose in scams such as Celsius, BlockFi.

Fever isn’t a Tylenol, Motrin, or aspirin deficiency. Those medicines have been shown to increase your risk of dying if you take them for fever. Unless you’re literally a baby or you’re pushing above 40 degrees (104), you’re probably not going to increase your chance of surviving by taking a fever reducing medication. Not medical advice.

I’m starting to wonder if any benefits of carnivore diet are related to lower deuterium content compared with SAD?

Spiritual or Quantum Biology I remember the dream clearly. I was the attending physician for the inpatient teaching service. The patient went into torsades (usually fatal heart rhythm) and died. In my dream it was due to the antibiotics we had given him. I looked at the clock on my nightstand. 2:48 AM. It was a bit troublesome but a different attending was on call for the night. So I went back to sleep. Later in the morning I was notified he died overnight. Cause of death: Torsade de pointes likely at least in part due to the antibiotics. Time that he went into Torsades: 3 AM. Can it be a coincidence that I had the dream? I’m convinced it wasn’t. I got the notification 12 minutes before it actually happened. Had I acted on my dream it it’s possible his death could have been prevented. Something happened on a spiritual level or something scientific we have not yet explained well. Maybe quantum biology. But in my mind it’s proof that we are connected by much more than what we can explain well.

The more I study health, the more I think nature shows us the path to optimal health. Yes, we can do a lot with complex testing and supplements to enable a functional and enjoyable existence while in a toxic environment. But a proper human lifestyle negates the need for most of the testing and supplements.

Within the next 6 months to a year we’ll likely hear of a new “blockbuster” drug for diabetes and obesity. So much mainstream acknowledgment of risk of GLP-1 like Ozempic. Liraglutide (Victoza) patent ending end of 2023.

Many people are toxic with mercury, lead, cadmium, and many other heavy metals. Also lots of plastics. How much of the toxic load is released via cremation and now freely available in the environment?

Thoughts on Heartburn: My current understanding of the disease process is that heartburn is usually the result of insufficient acid in the stomach or insufficient nutrients to nourish the valves and other tissue which then allows acid to leak back into the esophagus. Sometimes a hiatal hernia can also be a cause. Heartburn causes pain and in the long term increases the risk of cancer of the stomach and esophagus. Remedies: Eat a nutrient dense diet. This can be as simple as just eating meat(including organs when possible) and salt. Or may be more varied and consist of meat, organs, dairy, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and small amounts of seeds if you like. The more important thing is to avoid processed food, especially those made with wheat. Supplements to consider include but are not limited to: Betaine, melatonin, B-vitamins, Ginger, Astaxanthin, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm, aloe vera, and vitamin D. Traditional Medicine testing and treatment: The western medicine view is that it’s a problem of too much acid and is made worse by H. Pylori infection. Remedies often include medicines such as omeprazole which decreases acid production. If you are diagnosed with an H. Pylori infection you will generally be given several antibiotics along with some other medicines to attempt to eradicate the infection. Sometimes surgery is done to control the heartburn. Western medicine recognizes the risk of long term use of proton pump inhibitors (medicines) such as omeprazole. The risk includes: osteoporosis, kidney disease, nutrient deficiencies, and infections. Sometimes a different medicine called famotidine is used to treat the symptoms. This is also somewhat effective and has less risk than proton pump inhibitors. But it is still just treating symptoms. Other considerations: Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected. The above focuses on Body components. Exercising a belief that you can improve is important. Living a life where you have low stress is important. Energetic medicine practices can be helpful. The above should not be construed as personal medical advice. See your own doctor and do your own research to figure out what is right for you.

Thoughts on Heartburn: My current understanding of the disease process is that heartburn is usually the result of insufficient acid in the stomach or insufficient nutrients to nourish the valves and other tissue which then allows acid to leak back into the esophagus. Sometimes a hiatal hernia can also be a cause. Heartburn causes pain and in the long term increases the risk of cancer of the stomach and esophagus. Remedies: Eat a nutrient dense diet. This can be as simple as just eating meat(including organs when possible) and salt. Or may be more varied and consist of meat, organs, dairy, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and small amounts of seeds if you like. The more important thing is to avoid processed food, especially those made with wheat. Supplements to consider include but are not limited to: Betaine, melatonin, B-vitamins, Ginger, Astaxanthin, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm, aloe vera, and vitamin D. Traditional Medicine testing and treatment: The western medicine view is that it’s a problem of too much acid and is made worse by H. Pylori infection. Remedies often include medicines such as omeprazole which decreases acid production. If you are diagnosed with an H. Pylori infection you will generally be given several antibiotics along with some other medicines to attempt to eradicate the infection. Sometimes surgery is done to control the heartburn. Western medicine recognizes the risk of long term use of proton pump inhibitors (medicines) such as omeprazole. The risk includes: osteoporosis, kidney disease, nutrient deficiencies, and infections. Sometimes a different medicine called famotidine is used to treat the symptoms. This is also somewhat effective and has less risk than proton pump inhibitors. But it is still just treating symptoms. Other considerations: Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected. The above focuses on Body components. Exercising a belief that you can improve is important. Living a life where you have low stress is important. Energetic medicine practices can be helpful. The above should not be construed as personal medical advice. See your own doctor and do your own research to figure out what is right for you.

Relevant quote in patient visit yesterday; “We have not succeeded in answering all our problems. The answers we have found only serve to raise a whole set of new questions. In some ways we feel we are as confused as ever, but we believe we are confused on a higher level and about more important things.”

By over promoting the covid vaccine the pharmaceutical industry/CDC killed the goose that laid the golden egg. Now beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody, is being marketed and recommended like a vaccine to prevent RSV in children. Seems like the gold is no longer being produced so they had to start calling silver gold.

Bird app followed the path of the Dodo bird