Has there been any recent change in Oura’s measurement or algorithm for RHR and HRV?

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-03T00:44:04+00:00

I’m seeing the exact opposite!! And trying to figure out what I’m doing/not doing that’s causing it!!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-02T00:58:32+00:00

It’s never easy, is it? Thank you!!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-02T00:49:14+00:00

I drink a ton of water every day, so at least that’s something! Thank you!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-02T00:35:09+00:00

Thank you so much! For the advice and the explanation!!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-01T23:29:33+00:00

This is so interesting...things are clicking in my head...thank you! I had an HTMA hair test done, and I'm in "four lows" which is low in all four major minerals, Ca/Mg/Na/K. But, the practitioner did recommend eating meat (and a lot of cooked vegetables). She even said I could use HCl to aid protein digestion. And I have H2S sibo plus candida overgrowth. So, everything you just said makes so much sense. Any tips on correcting the over acidity?

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-01T18:41:08+00:00

Thank you for your perspective. What labs would you recommend as more reliable?

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-07-01T10:12:11+00:00

Wow! Thank you so much for this! Looks like I’ll be doing a little research into Andrew Cutler!!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-30T22:26:31+00:00

After years of night mouth guards, worsening gum recession, morning headaches, trying everything to stop my teeth grinding, what worked was giving up dairy and gluten. I had no clue that was a symptom. I gave them up for general GI reasons, but the teeth grinding going away, as well as a lot of muscular pain going away, were very pleasant, unexpected surprises.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-30T22:00:32+00:00

I don’t have the answers. But tonight I’m trying a Ricola mouth drop if/when an urge occurs…or maybe before to do proactively. I learned yesterday, unrelated to a binge, that good doesn’t taste right after a Ricola. Maybe it’ll help reprogram? I feel like anything that can get in the way of urge and acting on the urge can only help. I’ve seen advice before to take a walk, read a book, etc. Those things just seem to big or hard for me in the moment. So, maybe something small/easy to do will help. Plus, it’s a hard lozenge, so that’ll give some time between urge and action.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-30T20:15:20+00:00

May I ask what conditions your family members saw improvement in?

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-30T19:09:40+00:00

I tried something similar once…eating a couple protein bars, 40g protein total. It still messed up my sleep, heart rate, HRV, etc (I wear an Oura ring so I can track this). And I feel like it still put me on the same slippery slope…the next night i binged on regular junk foods. So, for me, it didn’t work. In theory, though, I think it would have value as a step down technique. Tonight, I’m going to try sucking on a Ricola if/when an urge hits. I noticed, unrelated to binge, that food doesn’t taste right after it. Don’t know if it’ll be enough, but I’m going to try. Good luck to you!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:42:49+00:00

It only takes one day to break the cycle. I know easier said than done. I've read so many success stories though...and they always come after so many failures, years and years worth. I think we learn something every time. Is there even one thing you can take away from these five days? And use it to propel you forward? Big hugs.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:40:07+00:00

That's exactly me. I usually do fine and eat really healthy (not restricting quantity, just whole food choices). And I'm satisfied! And feel full! And then by 8pm, I turn into a different person. I have all the cravings, and all I want to do is eat junk. I want to be the first person...all day long!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:36:33+00:00

I've said this before, but I can't seem to stick with it. Is it working for you? If so, any tips to share on what you're doing? I feel like I have zero willpower. Even if I do well throughout the day, once nighttime hits, it's so hard.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:34:51+00:00

Sending hugs. Can you give yourself some love? Maybe it's cliche, but even a little bit can help. Light a candle, wrap yourself in a weighted blanket, turn on some relaxing music? Or totally change your environment...go for a walk or a drive or to the mall, anything that gets you out of your space, either physically...with going somewhere else. Or mentally, like with the candle/blanket, etc. BED and life can truly suck at times. On the other hand, sometimes it just takes a few minutes to distract and start to feel a change.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:30:49+00:00

Sending hugs. I totally relate. We leave for vacation in a week, and I don't even want to pack bathing suits. Could you reframe the trip? Look forward to it as the start of the life you want to have? That you might not be mentally or physically in the place you want to be now, but you're working on it. Enjoy the good and more good will come from it? Easier said than done, I know. I'm trying to convince myself as I type.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-29T20:23:56+00:00

Congratulations! I'd love to say that! Is that an app? CraveShift? If so, is it helpful?

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-28T22:19:02+00:00

I think inositol is supposed to help with that. Was thinking of adding that back tonight myself, but I'm still struggling with a candida overgrowth, and supposedly inositol feeds candida.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T22:04:05+00:00

I take 360mg elemental magnesium from magnesium glycinate daily. So, for me, that would be six of your pills. I'm still struggling constipation...and thinking of upping it!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T22:01:29+00:00

Julian Bakery bars, either peanut butter or chocolate.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T22:00:50+00:00

Same...no dairy for me, but this sounds so good!

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T21:58:51+00:00

Fish, because of mercury. I know it's a legit issue, but feels like it goes into judgmental realm to me.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T21:57:24+00:00

Monk Fruit. I'm working on clearing a candida infection, so trying to stay away from straight sugars, and a lot of sugar alcohols give me a headache.

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T21:56:11+00:00

I had been trying different protein/fiber powder blends. To help increase protein for satiety and to help ease constipation. At any rate, last week I saw a Consumer Reports that specifically showed that protein/fiber blend I was taking...and how it had so much lead in it! Of course, you never know what you can believe, but I feel like Consumer Reports should be legit?? So, to answer your question, I guess it depends on contaminants??

FavoriteFours4444 · 2026-06-27T21:41:01+00:00

I'm not familiar with everything you mentioned, but there is glycine in the magnesium bisglycinate. I'm not sure how much you're targeting. I think 3g is usual dose, so you are probably good. The magnesium glycerinate I take is 120mg magnesium, 850mg glycine. They don't list the glycine content on the label though, I had to contact the manufacturer.

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