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@Advocate It's mostly about not becoming dependant on something. I would say 9/10 people take CBD for anxieties or other forms of neurological hyperexcitation. It helps but it does not make the root cause go away....and what it it stops working one day? It's the dependence factor that is most scary. And then CBT is an extract of an extract kinda like pharmaceuticals although it sounds more "natural" the only role is to stimulate a bunch of endocannabinoid receptors, again effect similar to how certain drugs (e.g. modafinil, adderall etc) work. None of it is the solution but it gives the person suffering an opportunity to regain their peace of mind so they can work on the underlying issue I think this is how we should approach all-natural remedies.

Well done bro keep it up!! ?

@Nahm @aurum may have deep & powerful insights. What helped me personally get over few things was this book I got recommended by someone if you can find it locally maybe.

Gut & the brain are powerfully connected through the vagus nerve and anything you experience mentally could manifest itself systemically as symptoms. I believe many diseases have started as a chronic stressor or some sort of trauma earlier in life.

@PurpleTree maybe some of it but don't let that become a limiting belief. I don't know much about things like spiritual or energetic healing but there are always a variety of ways one can go around their healing. Where do you live? Maybe there are local healers or experts that could help you

I can't speak for Eren's motives. Some people prefer to remain plant-based without associating themselves with veganism because they are well aware of the dogma & judgment that come along with that. You can decide not to eat animal products for other reasons

Mind you this was not a topic of vegan ethics and animal cruelty. For some people, eggs may create a bridge in transitioning from animal-based into a more plant-based diet and you need to show appreciation for that. Rather than judging someone for "keeping eggs in the diet", the focus should be put on their initiative to eat fewer animals and more plants which is not always easy to do. Not everybody can go/wants to go vegan but if the majority of people would eat 80% plant-based diet, the world would be a better place than if 20% of people eat 100% vegan and nobody else gives a fuck.

@PurpleTree can be candida but can be other non-specific things. Is there anything else that would make you suspect fungal overgrowth? (white tongue, itchy annus, lots of digestive problems, nail fungal infection etc). I wouldn't go for any antifungal protocol unless I was absolutely sure that it is present. They can be very aggressive. There are a variety of stool tests you may try such as Organic Acids or maybe your doctor can test for the presence of candida Albicans.

@PurpleTree fungal overgrowth is common or weakened immune system. Nutritional deficiencies: zinc, protein, vitamin C could be possible Stress Could also be a deficiency of certain essential fatty acids. Maybe hypothyroidism Might be more but this is what I can think of from the top of my head. May need more info from you. Feel free to pm me if you'd like us to dig deeper in this

Yes pure carbphydrates but again not all rice is equal. If you go for brown rice, wile rice or red rice you are getting the complex carbs that act differently to the typical white rice. The other whole grains (quinoa, millet, amaranth, buckwheat) are also good. General rule of thumb when picking rice, flip the package and take the one with the highest amount of fibre per 100g. @Opo cholesterol molecule is easily oxidised due to a double-bond in its molecular chain and it can become oxidised LDL which can be quite toxic inside your arteries. Same thing with any fried meat actually. The vitamin E in eggs may be somewhat protective but since most people fry eggs on volatile cheap plant oils, I believe this makes no difference. Not worth the risk imo

Oh man I'm so jealous of all the organic produce you guys have over there. The selection is nice in here as well but hard to find organic frozen stuff. Looks really nice!

No covid is not airborne, more people would be sick by now if it was, tens of millions probably. You are totally fine to live in the same building with other sick people don't worry. Just keep a 2-meter distance and follow the general guidelines.

its a mix multiple polysaccharides which are slow to digest, trigger very low insulin response, promote satiety and improve overall blood sugar balance. Some of them you don't digest (insoluble fibre) and they act as brush, sewing through your colon, soaking all sorts of stuff (e.g. toxins or dead bacteria) on the way out. The other bits are the soluble fibre that are consumed by your gut bacteria and converted into something called short chain fatty acids (SCFA) that are like your mini mood & immune-boosting natural steroids. I'd suggest, if you are not used to them, start with red lentils. Those seem to be the easiest to digest. Your gut needs to adjust to legumes slowly so if you get too bloated, cut the dosage and soak even longer. no harm in that better boiled than fried

I recall we had a carb vs no-carb discussion in the past so I won't try to convince you of anything but will just lay out information that may help you decide. SOY The most controversy on soy is that it contains phytoestrogens, plant molecules with the similar molecular structure to human oestrogens. As such they have been given the reputation as endocrine disruptors even blamed for contribution to breast cancer. To this day there is absolutely no research suggesting that this is true however we have a large amount of data that show that phytoestrogens are protective from cancer, osteoporosis and endocrine complications. Yes GMO is an issue but the best way to consume soy is to go for fermented products & organic. So don't eat green soy beans but go for tempeh, tofu, miso, natto. All amazing sources of protein & calcium. Clean, save and with no harmful effects. And no soy doesn't cause men boobs. It is also very protective of prostate cancer for men. LEGUMES The only risk of legumes is that if you eat them raw they contain lectins which can poison you. But who eats raw legumes? After 10 minutes of cooking all lectins are gone. The cases of legume poisoning are rare and nearly always come from people trying to eat raw kidney beans. (a raw meat can equally poison you) The evidence on legumes is that they are protective from cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and so much more. Excellent food for anyone suffering from high blood pressure or cholesterol and exceptionally beneficial for the gut microbiome. There is so much beneficial stuff in legumes that they should be on the top of any superfood lists. Regarding carbs, yes beans are carbs but they contain mostly high fibre complex carbs. These types of carbs DO NOT make you fat. It is nearly impossible to gain weight from legumes not even if you overeat. They are actually recommended for weight loss. Seriously I wouldn't worry about legumes at all. Just soak them for 20 hours and make sure you cook them until soft. Or just buy canned and those are 100% safe and ready. Hope that helps

@Preety_India OMG wow this is basically a Marshall Law. I'm so sorry to hear that. And I thought we have it bad here . But hey, it is what it is now so still super important to stay active. At least 30 minutes of day of aerobic activity of some sort will help you keep your mood up. All the best! Hope it won't last for too long

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Same question as @datamonster Why no legumes & soy Eren?

Yeah pretty much. I mean, give it a try and see what happens

Do you have a pullup bar somewhere around you? Try to hang on it every day in this pattern: Hang for as long as you can -> 30 seconds break -> then jump back on and continue hanging (complete 3-4 sets like this) No need to do pullups or contract your latissimus, let the ligaments & joints strain a little bit

@Neorez I'd recommend trying to find the underlying cause of your anxieties. CBD can be helpful in the short term but there are now many reports of long term complications including psychosis & hyper allergenic reactions. I definitely wouldn't stay on it for more than 2-3 months until you can work on the root cause.

@Matt23 Matt the risk of supplemental glutathione is that it is really poorly absorbed in the gut. Liposomal somewhat better but you may achieve better results from consuming foods rich in cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid (building blocks of glutathione) or taking some NAC. But just increasing glutathione may not be good enough as systemic detoxification requires more targeted & aggressive approach. Are you looking to use the glutathione to boost your immune defences or looking for systemic detox?

Yes I know, because you are juicing your adrenals as you do that. I've experienced it as well when I experimented with IF for 6 weeks last year. The amount of energy I received had nothing to do with not eating or some miraculous energy increase. By starving your body your levels of adrenaline & cortisol are spiked throughout the day. Same way if you chug 3 espressos. Fun, short term but possibly detrimental long term The OP said he is chronically tired, the last thing you want to do when fatigued is to start starving yourself. Yes, you will get an initial spark of energy but after some time as your adrenals weaken he'll probably slip into fibromyalgia or CFS even depression from no longer having the catecholamine support to elevate his mood. Fasting also slows down the conversion of your thyroid hormones. T4 conversion to T3 becomes more sluggish and you produce more reverse T3. For someone already fatigued this could present even more difficulties. Intermittent fasting is something you can experiment with if you are 100% healthy with fully functioning metabolism but it is not for fatigued person. I'm not disputing benefits of therapeutic fasting (say 24 hours once a week) but chronically going through this is asking for trouble and wrecked metabolism.

The panic will do more damage to your immune system than any virus. Fear cripples the immune response. Start getting that Vitamin D back in place (as we talked about earlier) Eat well, sleep enough and don't forget to get in a bit of exercise, helps keep the immune system up. Garlic, onions, oregano, thyme & mushrooms are all good immune boosters. More of all wear a mask when you leave the flat and wash your hands regularly, don't touch surfaces in the building and don't touch your nose, eyes or mouth before you've washed your hands when coming from outside.