John Alexander 
The fast mimicking diet is low in a number of things, including total calories and protein. Valter notes in the below video that it’s not just what the diet lacks, it’s also about what the diet contains, that gives it the positive results. The ProLon box contains a 118ml (4 fl oz) bottle of liquid, … Read more
The paradox of choice, is the idea that having more options can sometimes be a bad thing. People can spend too long trying to choose, when the time would be better spent on something else. ^ Too many choices – source In this instance, due to my work being “online”, I can potentially live and … Read more
This post covers: My mistake in 2020/21 with understanding the financial markets and how they affect crypto Specifically around central bank money printing and interest rates How inflation led to policy change Lessons learned Setting the stage Since 2008 we’ve had low central bank rates of interest. This was, presumably, a short term measure in … Read more
I recently Googled this question and couldn’t find an answer. Surely I’m not the only person who does this? The scenario goes like this… I work a lot at a computer I enjoy stretching and the tension release it brings I don’t always feel like stretching However, sometimes when I wake up in the middle … Read more
Previously on the blog I had discussed research into the mRNA vaccine spike protein and potential toxicity. Essentially this was mis-information floating around on the internet, being used to scare people. Oddly, it was based on a real study in hamsters, but the caveat being that very high concentrations of the spike protein were used … Read more
I’m currently working my way through an incredible book called “The Clot Thickens”. It’s by a Scottish doctor, who writes with a sense of humour, on the topic of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, he points out a multitude of reasons why the “cholesterol hypothesis” is incorrect, and indeed there are many other reasons for cardiovascular disease … Read more
Below is an overview of who owns the various UK newspapers: Newspaper Owner The Times News Corp The Sun Daily Mail Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) i The Metro The Express Reach The Mirror Daily Star The Telegraph Press Holdings The Independent Sultan M Abuljadayel & Alexander Lebedev The Guardian Scott Trust Limited The … Read more
Mulnupiravir (sold by the name of Lagevrio) is an antiviral medication that is taken in capsule form. It has recently been approved for treating Covid-19 – both by the FDA and by the UK’s MHRA. So far it’s being recommended for use in higher risk individuals only. The primary concern with the use of the … Read more
This is just a quick post about a 2016 study in amateur rugby players, showing magnesium supplementation assisted in their post game recovery. Specifically the magnesium: Reduced cortisol elevation in the days after their game, compared to a control group that weren’t supplementing. Reduced an elevation in cortisol the day prior to the game. Suggesting … Read more
Now in my early 30s, I’ve had a number of long term romantic relationships that have ended. In this post I want to pick at the idea of friendship between lovers. My experience so far has been that when a romantic relationship ends, the friendship also ends. At a superficial level, I personally find this … Read more