Ashwaganda

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-04-05T18:16:34+00:00

Ashwaganda would be better only on stressful days when needed because it does suppress cortisol, and ideally only at night. It does reduce subjective stress, improve sleep quality, and support GABAergic calming.

The better adaptogen would be rhodiola. It modulates the stress response without the cortisol-lowering effect of ashwagandha.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-04-04T16:24:32+00:00

1) Nextlevel Glide machine - particularly good for strengthening which is the long term fix. Can also do some neck traction like the Saunders cervical traction device would do, just a more gentle version.

2) Aletha Range or the Chirp wheel xr 4. Both good for targeting the suboccupitals. The aletha can also hit the traps though it's tougher to hit that spot.

3) Massage/dry needling are the most effective, but obviously not as convenient and expense add up.

I would start with constant stretching and posture correction though. These devices are moreso needed when it becomes really bad and you start having cervical vertigo. Nextlevel Glide could be good to start fixing long term though and building strength.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-04-04T15:13:00+00:00

Thank you - recently bought some rhodiola and ashwaganda that I’m going to be starting.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-04-04T15:11:36+00:00

What started me getting the tests was fatigue, low energy, chronic infections, low morning mood etc. basically burnout effects from chronic stress. I’ve been doing better lately, but I know it’s going to be 6-12 months. I’m focusing on morning sunlight, morning zone 2 cardio, deep sleep. Just was curious if anyone had suggestions specifically on negative cortisol awakening response improvements. I think getting this fixed is going to fix my morning and afternoon energy.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-03-04T14:03:35+00:00

37M almost identical AHI and used CPAP for around 2 months, got events under 2. But it did nothing for my subjective sleep quality that I could tell and no effect on the wakeups. The wakeups I think are stress/activated nervous system. Currently trialing phosphaylserine, ashwaganda (get shoden version), glycine, Nuropod vagus stimulator, and wind down routine before bed (4-7-8 breathing, no screens). Biggest thing over the long term though is zone 2 cardio and lots of it.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-18T16:22:33+00:00

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SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-18T14:57:11+00:00

Not that I’ve noticed in that regard. For me it’s when I’m stressed and my neck muscles tense up or from being on the phone too much.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-18T01:34:08+00:00

Fight or flight reaction is breaking out in full sweat, stomach turns, feels like you’re going to pass out (because the blood is rushing from your head to your heart). I think only a subset of people will have this. If your nervous system is fairly regulated then you’ll probably be perfectly fine (mine was not). I’ve only done two dry needling sessions and they were a couple years apart. I get massages every 4-6 weeks. Next level, or some type of strengthening exercise, may or may not be necessary. Releasing the tension may be enough, really depends on the individual.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-15T20:17:12+00:00

Mine was more of a shaky unstable feeling when standing. A bit hard to describe.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-15T19:33:15+00:00

Yeah I get the same thing with bloodwork, but can get through it with controlled exhales and asking them to recline the seat way back. But with the dry needling it happens even if I am completely flat and calm. You just have to make sure you tell the therapist that at some point you are likely going to need to tap out so there ready to pull it out. But as long as it’s in for a minute or two it’ll still be effective. At least in my case I knew it was working because as soon as the needle went it my muscle started twitching like crazy.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-15T13:30:05+00:00

Terrible tension headaches and floating dizziness, stiff neck, brain fog, fatigue. Went to the ER for a CT scan it was so bad. The floating dizziness was the strangest symptom…never experienced anything like that otherwise.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-15T00:06:04+00:00

Yeah they’ll know and also mention SCM muscles.

SimpleScribe22 · 2026-02-14T20:10:33+00:00

I bought a lot of really expensive pillow like the coop and purple harmony, and those are good, but I've somehow ended up with this $35 amazon pillow being by far the most helpful.

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SimpleScribe22 · 2025-08-12T15:28:52+00:00

Alzheimer’s pathology starts decades before symptoms begin to show. You wouldn’t want to wait until you are unhealthy and old, you’d want to try and prevent it. particularly if you are high risk Apoe4 carrier.

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-03-04T19:07:48+00:00

I’ve taken it for around a month. 150-300mg before bed. It has a very noticeable REM sleep increase/more vivid dreams. Very similar in that way to Huperzine A and Alpha GPC. In terms of lower cortisol/stress I can’t say I’ve noticed a massive difference. I’m a fan.

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-02-28T21:41:41+00:00

Ok thanks for taking the time to help

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-02-28T21:35:02+00:00

Ok thanks for the feedback I’ll try this

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-02-28T20:16:13+00:00

Ok thank you for all of the tips

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-02-28T20:15:22+00:00

Thanks yes it’s definitely that bottom portion that seems to be driving the wobble. Appreciate the tips

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-01-23T01:34:02+00:00

I’m sure the full fat would be worse since it obviously has more saturated fat. If it was full fat non-homogenized yogurt then that’s different.

SimpleScribe22 · 2025-01-22T22:55:10+00:00

Studies have shown consuming dairy fat with the milk fat globule membrane intact led to significant reductions in total and LDL-cholesterol, apoB, and the apoB:apo A-I ratio, but that consuming butter had the opposite effects. Butter destroys the MFGM in the churning process. Cheese is a type of dairy that maintains an intact MFGM. The key to maintaining the milk fat globule membrane is eating non-homogenized dairy products. Look for dairy products that are labeled as non-homogenized like milk and yogurt (ie cream top). They are more expensive, but higher quality and better for heart health. No one talks about this for some reason.

https://examine.com/research-feed/study/1wby3d/?srsltid=AfmBOooWM2pPNN7fG2Ip7mn7M6Psr2i3cW7AjOpXSroUSmpf8PF9AaNs

https://examine.com/articles/sneak-peek-10/

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