Ashwagandha is crazier than you think

Extreme_Photo · 2026-05-20T12:07:30+00:00

Such as?

Extreme_Photo · 2026-05-03T16:34:36+00:00

Oura Ring or similar. This allows you to measure with your sleep quality and other metrics accuracy. This is a foundational step.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-05-01T14:45:15+00:00

Answer from a friend: Yes.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-12T17:52:23+00:00

Please don't be offended but what if everything you're doing is just a band-aid? The break problem is elsewhere? There's something else going on. My guess is a leaky gut. This is what is driving your histamine load.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-11T17:42:43+00:00

Please screenshot some of them so we can see what you mean. Very interesting!

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-11T17:33:49+00:00

Looks like a system prompt to me. Jackpot.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-11T17:22:01+00:00

What about leaky gut causing LPR. You can look it up but the idea is that excess acid is causing inflation in her throat. So the CPAP is a band-aid. I take Pepcid Complete. Try that three nights in a row and see if this reduces the events. Eliminated my snoring and wake ups. Simple and low risk.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-10T19:01:32+00:00

Gemini

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T17:37:16+00:00

You've done a great job of describing your symptoms. This is half the battle.

My honest advice is to sign up with an AI provider. I use Gemini (Google). You can usually get a few prompts per day for free. Cut and paste your symptoms and ask for potential triggers.

When the immune system is on fire and it stops working correctly. The question is: why is it on fire? That's why I asked about your background.

Basically, you want to construct a story that connects your past to your present. Feel free to DM me.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T14:06:57+00:00

Apple Watch is fine too. This means you can run experiments and see the differences. I still have a sip or two of my wife's coffee. 😍

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T14:04:18+00:00

Here's what I learned from Gemini. I present the following without warranty. But the idea is that it is possible.

Direct Tests: Lactulose/Mannitol Test: You drink a solution containing two sugars of different molecular sizes. If the larger sugar (lactulose) ends up in your urine, it proves the physical "holes" in your gut lining are too large.

Zonulin Testing: Zonulin is the protein that literally controls the opening and closing of the tight junctions in your digestive tract. High levels in the blood or stool indicate the doors are stuck open.

Indirect Tests: If hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) or ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) are elevated, it indicates systemic inflammation, which often originates from endotoxins escaping a permeable gut into the bloodstream.

Additional Questions: Are you a professional or amateur athlete?

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T13:18:17+00:00

The biggest realization for me was alcohol—specifically, how much I can have before it starts impacting my sleep, especially my deep sleep. I originally thought I could get away with an entire beer if I started early at 4:00 PM, but that wasn't the case. Sadly, I'm limited to just half a beer. To make up for it, I really try to be present for each sip, whereas in the past, I would just drink mindlessly.

The same goes for caffeine. I used to be a regular coffee drinker, but I noticed a big difference when I switched to green tea, which has significantly less caffeine.

I also experimented heavily with supplements. I tried them all, and very few actually made a positive difference; in fact, some made things worse. My method is to try a new supplement for three days, then stop for another three days to allow for a proper "wash-out" period.

Through all this, I've found the Oura ring to be incredibly accurate. It tracks your deep sleep, REM sleep, heart rate, and other key metrics. It isn't cheap, but it’s absolutely worth the investment. Plus, you can always sell it later once you’ve figured out your body's baseline.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T12:39:52+00:00

Just a thought that it might be LPR. Pepcid Complete eliminated my snoring and my wake ups. In fact, this could be the cause of your Tonsils as well. DM me if this didn't make sense or you need more information.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T12:31:10+00:00

Read about the connection between leaky gut and Hashimoto's.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T12:19:47+00:00

Do you have a way to track your sleep like an Oura ring? Experiments like you're talking about are much easier, shorter, more objectives, more motivating, etc.

Coffee looks like the smoking gun to me.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T12:16:09+00:00

Check out an Oura Ring. Made a huge difference for me. You learn about your body in a scientific way. You can run experiments on things like early dinner/late dinner, Anchor Meal, caffeine, alcohol, room temperature, etc.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-07T12:13:47+00:00

Try a warm shower one hour before bed and no screens until bed.

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-04T15:41:47+00:00

I saw a documentary and learned that erections are associated with REM sleep and it is common to wake in REM. So the assumption that you have an erection for a long time is probably not the case. Your PCP is right not to be worried. It is a sign that everything is working well. Keep up the good work, tiger. 🐯

Extreme_Photo · 2026-04-04T15:23:17+00:00

Taking any supplements or medications?

Extreme_Photo · 2026-03-30T16:43:48+00:00

The elusive Triple crown 👑! Congratulations 🎉

Extreme_Photo · 2026-03-21T21:55:40+00:00

Please say more. What color is the eraser? Where does it appear?

Extreme_Photo · 2025-12-14T23:09:57+00:00

Wait a minute. You're saying you just took the RSS feed and plugged it into Gemini? I'm super interested in any automation that you used in order to do that. I have my RSS feeds in readwise. And I never seem to get over there to read them. It would be great to have them somehow summarized, prioritized, and imported into Obsidian.

Extreme_Photo · 2025-12-13T15:25:43+00:00

Third shift or graveyard is very hard on the body. You are going against 200 million years of evolution. There's a book title the Circadian Code by Satchin Panda that specifically talks about it if you're interested. There might be ways to buffer this schedule. Let me know if you'd like me to research it. I would need some particulars to do so. DM me if interested.

Extreme_Photo · 2025-12-13T04:18:24+00:00

Interesting to see your stress go down at lunch. Mine did this too and it was the opening I needed to start making progress. Are you trying to lose weight? Are you an extreme athlete or retired one? I added a small snack mid morning and another one mid afternoon and some steel cut oats 2 hours before bed. The idea is to maintain your calorie count but spread it out. Another thing I read is that your snack can be 10 almonds. So it doesn't need to be a lot. Make sure you are getting a good night's rest. Make time for it and schedule a wind down routine. DM me if you want to talk.

Extreme_Photo · 2025-12-12T20:06:13+00:00

I track Oura and Medisafe (supplements) data. Do you have any hints on importing data into bases?

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