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[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

Inflammation is no match for @SSJWHB from @newdaywithssj on @SportsRadio810. Learn why, while he talks morning routine with us! 🫚💧

[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

Education on the food system has got a ways to go

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

WOAH 🚨 You are eating human hair when you eat a Macdonalds Apple Pie

McDonald's is bringing back their original fried apple pies for America’s 250th birthday

But be warned, these Apple pies have around 30 ingredients and many are toxic

They contain dough conditioner L-cysteine derived from human hair and animal feathers. Yes, this is real

According to the most recent detailed inquiry in November 2025 from the Vegetarian Resource Group, McDonald’s US customer service confirmed that the L-cysteine used in their apple pie comes from animal sources: specifically “hog hair, human hair, or poultry feathers.”

McDonalds in the UK has stopped using the version with human hair since at least 2018, but this does NOT apply to the United States. Human hair is still used in America

[Jessica Rose 🤙 @JesslovesMJK]

Found a water vortexer with copper lining on the top of hill in a park in Prague. THIS WOULD HEAL MILLIONS if built into global city water infrastructure.
Replace ALL plastic piping WITH COPPER. It's antimicrobial, and doesn't release endocrine disruptors into our drinking water.
@Kevin_McKernan @SecKennedy @Matyas44Cook @DrJackKruse

[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

Our favorite staples for a glyphosate free home…plus, a 20% code

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[David Wolfe @DavidWolfe]

Glyphosate is so TOXIC that a recent study found living within a one-mile radius of a golf course increases your risk of Parkinson's disease by 126%.

[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

@LUFC1992_v2 Joe’s Z-MAN sandwich & burnt ends

[no.mind @the_no_mind]

Higher deuterium in drinking water correlates with higher rates of major depression.

Higher deuterium in drinking water correlates with higher rates of type 2 diabetes.

This isn't a fringe hypothesis.

It's a University of Utah population study mapping deuterium concentration in US tap water against disease prevalence across the country.

Correlation — not proof of causation.

But striking enough that Tatyana Strekalova — Clinician Scientist at Maastricht University, Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford, and Professor of Physiology at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University — decided to test it in mice.

The logic is straightforward.

Deuterium concentration in drinking water decreases with distance from the ocean — inland, high-altitude water is naturally more deuterium-depleted.

If geography determines deuterium load, and deuterium load correlates with disease prevalence, then what happens when you deliberately give animals water at the low end of that natural range?

What her lab found is striking.

They used 90 ppm deuterium-depleted water throughout — the lowest deuterium concentration found naturally in drinking water on Earth.

Not a pharmaceutical dose. Not exotic laboratory depletion.

And compared it to control mice drinking 140 ppm water.

The difference between antarctic meltwater and coastal tap water.

Finding 1: Aged mice. Two weeks. Depressive-like behaviors measurably reduced

They took 18-month-old mice — equivalent to very old age, approaching maximum mouse lifespan.

These mice displayed measurable depressive behaviors:

Anhedonia — loss of sensitivity to reward, measured by reduced preference for sweet water.

Increased helplessness behavior.

Reduced novelty exploration.

Impaired hippocampus-dependent memory.

After two weeks on 90 ppm DDW?

Sucrose preference increased — anhedonia reversed.
Helplessness behavior significantly reduced.

Novelty exploration improved.

Hippocampal memory improved.

Two weeks.

Naturally occurring low-deuterium water.

Measurable reversal across four independent behavioral markers.

Finding 2: DDW matched antidepressant effect in stressed young mice

They used a chronic stress model in young mice — predator scent, restraint stress, tail suspension.

This reliably induces anhedonia in susceptible mice.

Then they divided mice into three groups: normal water at 140 ppm, DDW at 90 ppm, and citalopram — a standard SSRI antidepressant.

DDW produced rescue of sucrose preference comparable to citalopram.

Helplessness behavior was also rescued comparably.

Serotonin transporter expression — one of the key molecular targets of SSRIs — was rescued by both citalopram and DDW.

This is mouse data.

Direct translation to humans requires clinical trials.

But the mechanism convergence is a legitimate finding.

Finding 3: DDW normalized REM sleep in stressed mice

Depression is the only psychiatric disorder diagnosable by a specific sleep architecture change — increased REM sleep.

It's a biological marker, not a subjective report.

Stressed mice showed increased REM sleep — the biological depression signature.

DDW normalized REM sleep.

Slow-wave sleep and wakefulness also improved.

Finding 4: DDW protected against western diet-induced cognitive impairment and glucose dysregulation

They used 12-month-old female mice on a standardized western diet — high saturated fat, high sugar, high cholesterol.

Western diet produced: impaired glucose tolerance, brain inflammation, reduced mitochondrial markers in brain and liver, liver steatosis — fat accumulation in the liver — impaired object recognition memory, and impaired hippocampal memory.

DDW at 90 ppm on western diet:

Prevented glucose tolerance impairment despite continued western diet.

Improved object recognition memory.

Improved hippocampal memory in old mice.

Did not improve liver steatosis.

The liver finding matters.

DDW protected the brain and metabolic glucose handling but did not reverse the liver damage.

Strekalova’s interpretation: DDW is counteracting brain inflammation driven by damage elsewhere in the body — not fixing the damage itself.

Finding 5: Deuterium-enriched water (180 ppm) did the opposite

They tested the reverse — 180 ppm water, equivalent to what you would find in evaporative pools in the Sahara.

Results on aged mice with western diet:

Novelty exploration clearly suppressed.

Hippocampus-dependent memory suppressed.

Strekalova describes this as a surprise finding.

90 ppm sits at the low end of natural drinking water on Earth.

180 ppm sits at the high end of what occurs in extreme arid environments.

The difference between them produced measurable opposing effects on memory and cognition in aged mice.

Gene expression — deuterium sits upstream of circadian biology

In both the aging model and the stress model, DDW altered gene expression in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.

Affected categories: DNA repair, oxidative stress response, immune regulation, mitochondrial function, cellular plasticity, aging-related genes.

And one finding that connects directly to everything else: Per2.

Per2 is a core circadian clock gene.

DDW affecting its expression means deuterium content influences circadian biology at the gene level.

Deuterium doesn't just affect cancer cells and mitochondrial efficiency.

It sits upstream of the circadian system.

The implication

The deuterium content of your water varies by geography.

Antarctic water versus coastal tap water. The difference is measurable.

The biological effects in these models are measurable and opposing.

Most people optimizing their health are tracking sleep, sunlight, training, and nutrition.

Nobody told them deuterium was also on the list.

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

You need to be soup-maxxing

-Making soup with bone broth is the easiest way to get collagen & gelatin
-Balances amino acids
-One pot meal, so less clean up
-Amazing for meal prep; freezes very well
-Can disguise any organ meats or vegetables in it

Here's how to make one of my favorites:

Ingredients:

2 lb ground meat of choice (I used venison organ blend, can also use chuck)
2-3 cups diced potatoes
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced 1
28oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes
3 cups beef or chicken bone broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, cook the ground meat with a pinch of salt over medium-high heat until it is fully cooked. Discard the fat, then remove the meat from the pan.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add a dash of oil, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots, celery and onion, and a pinch of salt and saute until they start to soften, about 7-8 minutes.

Add the meat back in; also add the broth, tomatoes, potatoes, Worcestershire, bay leaf and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.

Simmer until the potatoes are cooked through and the vegetables are your desired texture, about 30-45 minutes.

Taste for salt and enjoy!

This is so easy, enjoyable and nutritious, especially if using an organ blend and bone broth! You can use any meat or vegetable you like as well.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Chris Hemsworth did his first 4-day fast… and felt nothing until the afternoon of day 4.

He expected ketosis and mental sharpness by day 2 or 3. By day 4 he was thinking “nah, I’m not feeling any of the sharpness or alertness.” Then, while spearfishing that afternoon, it suddenly hit — everything “percolated” and mental clarity kicked in.

Around day 3–4 of water fasting, the body enters deeper ketosis. Ketone levels rise sharply, providing the brain with a cleaner, more efficient fuel than glucose. This often triggers the mental clarity, focus, and stable energy many report, while autophagy (cellular repair) also ramps up.

Real fasting timelines like this cut through the hype and show what most people actually experience.

Have you ever done a multi-day fast? When (if ever) did the clarity or benefits actually kick in for you?

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

Want to improve your gut health?

Coffee on empty stomach → Bone broth/breakfast first

Kale and spinach salads → Cooked and fermented vegetables, soups and stews

Commercial cow dairy → Goat yogurt and kefir

Eating fast and distracted → Eat slow, chew thoroughly

Chugging water with meals → Hydrate between meals

Random supplements → Test before you supplement

Late-night meals → Stop eating 2–3 hrs before bed

Seed and vegetable oils → Olive oil, ghee, tallow, butter

Cheap probiotic pills → Probiotic foods or spore-based

Snacking between meals → Space meals a few hours apart

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

20 Statements You Need to Hear If You Want to Lose Fat the Healthy Way:

1. Every meal should be built around protein

2. You can still eat carbs and lose weight

3. Cooking efficiently is the most valuable skill you can learn when it comes to fat loss

4. Getting sunlight and optimizing circadian rhythm is the most overlooked aspect of weight loss

5. Gut health is another overlooked aspect of weight loss; this effects cravings, energy, metabolic health and more

6. When restricting calories, nutrient density is even MORE important. Less food = less opportunity for nutrients, so make them count

7. Going on super restrictive, fad diets may allow you to lose weight, but will rarely last forever

8. Eating whole, unprocessed foods will be more nutritious, easier to digest and keep you more full

9. Eating a high protein, nutrient dense breakfast is one of the BEST things you can do for your health and weight loss. Ending your eating window early>>>skipping breakfast

10. Balance each day with a lean and fattier protein. This will keep your overall intake low, but give you enough fat for optimal hormone production

11. You can lose weight eating “low calorie” processed foods but that doesn’t make them healthy

12. Keeping your glucose levels steady will help prevent cravings and make fat loss easier

13. Eating protein before carbs will minimize a glucose spike and prevent you from overeating carbs

14. Prioritize strength training. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn while resting. This doesn’t mean neglect cardio either.

15. 90% of your groceries should be single ingredients

16. Going for a 10 minute walk after a meal will reduce a big glucose spike from carbs and help digestion

17. Eat slower and more mindfully; eating too fast will mess with hunger cues, make it more likely to over-eat, and make digestion harder

18. High quality protein powder is a hack when it comes to weight loss

19. Enjoying every meal is key to long term weight loss

20. You should have a plan of attack going into each week; just winging it is setting yourself up for failure

[Case Bradford @Casebradford]

Little local health food stores are the heart beat of America

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

Gut dysbiosis is one of the most common causes of chronic gut/health issues

Dysbiosis is the imbalance in diversity of the bacteria that make up the microbiome. This can involve low beneficial bacteria strains, an overgrowth of harmful ones, or overall decreased microbial diversity. A balanced gut normally helps maintain gut health, immune function, digestion, and even affects metabolism and mental health.

Here is everything you need to know:

Different Types of Gut Dysbiosis

By Microbial Imbalance:
-Loss of beneficial microbes
-Overgrowth of harmful or opportunistic pathogens
-Reduced overall diversity, leading to instability in the microbiome

By Location:
-Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), where bacteria from the colon migrate upward
-Colonic dysbiosis, affecting the large intestine and often linked to inflammation
-Oral-gut axis dysbiosis, involving imbalances starting in the mouth that influence the lower gut

By Conditions:
-Inflammatory dysbiosis (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, with reduced diversity and increased pathogens)
-Metabolic dysbiosis (in obesity or diabetes, favoring fat storage or insulin resistance)
-Neurological-linked dysbiosis (altered gut-brain axis in depression)

It’s common that these overlap, and the specific pattern depends on triggers like diet or medications.

How to Identify Gut Dysbiosis

-Stool Test: Comprehensive digestive stool analysis to assess microbial diversity, composition, and markers like SCFAs.
-Breath Tests: Hydrogen or methane breath tests for SIBO or carbohydrate malabsorption.

How to Avoid Gut Dysbiosis

-Diet: Prioritize a whole food diet rich in animal proteins, well tolerated fruits and vegetables, and fermented foods to support beneficial bacteria. Avoid excessive sugar, ultra-processed foods, and artificial additives, which promote harmful overgrowths
-Eating: As slowly and thoroughly as possible. Chewing well increases stomach acid production which makes it harder for the pathogenic bacteria to ferment
-Antibiotic Use: Use antibiotics only when necessary and follow with probiotics if prescribed
-Lifestyle Factors: Manage stress, get adequate sleep, and limit alcohol and smoking, as these can disrupt the microbiome
-Hygiene and Environment: Maintain good hygiene without over-sanitizing

How to Fix Gut Dysbiosis
-First do a comprehensive stool test or SIBO breath test to identify the root of the issues
-Dietary Interventions: Depending on the results, one may need to go on a low carb/sugar or low FODMAP diet while trying to get rid of any overgrowths
-Antibiotics or Antimicrobials: Used selectively for overgrowth, but cautiously to avoid further disruption. This can also wipe out the good bacteria.
-Probiotics and Prebiotics: Supplement with strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium species, or Saccharomyces boulardii to repopulate beneficial bacteria. This is usually done AFTER doing anti-bacterials.
-Lifestyle: Exercise, stress reduction, quality sleep and eating a consistent, whole food diet

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

Massive pot of chicken soup with the homemade bone broth

Over 600g of protein in this pot

Honestly, if i wanted to lose weight as a busy person id make a pot of this every weekend

-Easy to prep a huge batch of protein
-Reheats and freezes extremely well
-High volume/very filling
-Great balance of amino acids from the bone broth
-Only a few, easy to find ingredients
-Delicious

Season some chicken with salt & pepper, then sear them over medium high heat

Remove them, then add a bunch of carrots, celery and yellow onion and saute for 5-6 mins

Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute

Add a bunch of chicken bone broth, add the chicken back in and simmer on low until the chicken shreds easily

At the end, taste for salt and add in a bunch of fresh dill

Incredibly easy, healthy and delicious!

I used Jovial rice pasta as the noodles

[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

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[UNSHADOWED (formerly IceAgeFarmer) @UnshadowedShow]

Wheat exploded in price yesterday (limit up) after USDA forecast that over 8 million acres of HRW (Hard Red Wheat) will be abandoned in the Great Plains

That's 37% of planted acreage reported in the March Prospective Planting report, and means U.S. farmers this year will harvest their smallest wheat crop since 1972.

This comes on top of already record-low planted acreage heading into the season (lowest since 1919 in some metrics). Global supplies are tightening too.

Expect bread, pasta, baked goods, and processed foods to climb in the coming months — and pressure on livestock feed could push meat/dairy prices higher as well. This is another brick in the wall of rising food costs.

Grow your own food — that is the answer. Stock seeds, expand the garden, learn to preserve, and connect with local growers.

[Jesse Morse, M.D. @DrJesseMorse]

Fix your gut, you’ll fix the majority of your health problems.

Stop eating (American) gluten.
Stop eating seed oils.
Heal the gut with various peptides, supplements and reset the bacterial flora.

The 2 most important bacteria in the gut are Bifidiobacteria and Lactobacillus.

Reset the imbalance. Consume them daily.

Finally remove the parasites and foreign bacteria.

I do this on every single one of my patients first.

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

Unpopular opinion:

It’s really not that hard to eat healthy in the US

There are incredible farms nationwide

Simply not buying packaged foods would solve 90% of people’s problems

[Cooking with Chris @coookwithchris]

Fiber consumption is good if your gut is healthy, but if you are struggling with gut issues, it can make problems even worse

A healthy gut can tolerate 30–50g of fiber daily without issue, but an unhealthy gut may only tolerate 10–20g

Insoluble and certain soluble fibers are fermented by gut bacteria. In a healthy gut, this produces beneficial short-chain fatty acids.

In a dysbiotic or inflamed gut, fermentation can produce excessive gas

In people with SIBO, eating large amounts of fermentable fiber can produce excessive gas production in the wrong place

Very high fermentation in an unhealthy gut can increase zonulin and temporarily worsen intestinal permeability and inflammation

This is why it's important to SLOWLY increase your fiber intake if you are dealing with gut issues, or temporarily cut it out while you resolve the underlying issue!

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

Bone broth is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can consume and one of the most underutilized.

It is rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, the amino acids your body uses to build collagen in your joints, gut lining, and skin.

Glycine specifically supports liver detoxification, improves sleep quality, and reduces inflammation.

Most people are chronically deficient in glycine because they eat muscle meat without the connective tissue and organs that traditional diets included.

One to two cups daily. Quality matters. Look for bones from grass-fed or pasture-raised animals.

This is ancestral nutrition backed by modern biochemistry.

[Kansas City Health Club @KCHealthClub]

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