Grief. A thread
Grief is an horrifically complex beast; something we all experience, along with death and taxes. Losing a parent is a biggie; the people you think are the most invincible turn out not to be (FUCK cancer) and the aftermath is a minefield.
I eliminated 85% of microplastics from my ejaculate.
Nov 2024: 165 particles/mL
July 2025: 20 particles/mL
Nearly identical drop in my blood same time period:
Oct 2024: 70 particles/mL
May 2025: 10 particles/mL
Important as a meta-analysis of 36 studies reveals that microplastics induce oxidative stress in the male reproductive system, leading to testicular inflammation, cell death, and reduced testosterone levels, sperm production, and motility.
Two studies last year showed that microplastics were detected in every human testicular and semen samples tested.
The therapy we think most responsible for this reduction is sauna as it also eliminated most environmental toxins in my body, including those linked to various plastics (200 F, 20 min daily w/ ice on the boys). I also avoid the big no-noโs like microwaving in plastic, plastic cutting board, and having a reverse osmosis water system.
To our knowledge, this is the first report of any correlation (esp in the same person over two timepoints) between blood and semen microplastic levels, demonstrating successful microplastic detoxification in the semen following that in the blood.
I just want to make it clear that I am not on @GreggsOfficial payroll and Iโm totally impartial
Pure coincidence I was there at the same time as @farnhamherald
See you all @FarnhamTownFC for a meet and greet tomorrow!