UniverseHacker

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   by UniverseHacker 6y ago

   We know very little about how the human nervous system actually works. Virtually all psychiatric illnesses and treatments lack any known mechanism- yet that doesn't prevent us from discovering effective treatments.
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   by UniverseHacker 6y ago

   My understanding is that fatty fish consumption is linked with health benefits, but for the most part omega-3 supplementation fails to reproduce these benefits. Perhaps it's due to other nutrients (selenium?) or perhaps the omega-3 get
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   by UniverseHacker 6y ago

   The plant omega-3s are short chain (ALA) wereas the health benefits come from the longer chain animal omega-3s. Our body has some ability to convert, but it varies from person to person. Some people (especially Men) may be unable to convert
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   by UniverseHacker 6y ago

   This isn't a lie- it's mythology. The information is stored in the emotion and values presented in the story, not the literal details. Most native american cultures have a complex mythology that explains the worldview, values, and
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   by UniverseHacker 7y ago

   I felt the same until I realized that is all it is- a breathing technique, coupled with gradually adapting yourself to cold over time. The breathing mostly just serves to keep you calm while your body activates it's natural cold respon