“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey – Author (1932 -2012)
Greying Hair
Some interesting data here. I take many of the supplements mentioned here (for other reasons) and they have obviously not made a whit of difference to my formerly red har! LOL! But heck, we are all different and they may work for you.
Click to view the video: https://x.com/AI_Rohanislam/status/1937464192392683833
Are Blueberries Really As Healthy As They’re Claimed to Be?
Blueberries pack a powerful punch of nutrients and health benefits. Brimming with antioxidants and phytochemicals, blueberries can boost brain and heart health, combat cancer, manage diabetes, and even protect your skin. But they can also be expensive, especially fresh. Are they worth the cost? Are they okay to eat frozen? And should you worry about pesticides?
https://foodrevolution.org/blog/are-blueberries-healthy
(Tom: Although Goji Berries have 10 times and cacao has 40 times the antioxidant power . That’s why one of the tastiest and most antioxidant snack you can have is here: https://www.healthelicious.com.au/ChocoFruit-Slice.html Or if you prefer Macadamia Nuts, try this one: https://www.healthelicious.com.au/ChocolateAndMacadamiaRockyRoadSlice.html
Both absolutely NAIL my sweet tooth craving!)
Schooling vs Education – The Truth Behind The Education System
Joy Of Living
B3 Accelerates Recovery in COVID-19 Patients
A new clinical trial shows that niacinamide accelerates recovery from COVID-19 and reduces long COVID symptoms by restoring NAD? and supporting mitochondrial and gut microbiome function.
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/08/21/niacinamide-covid-19-recovery.aspx
You and CoQ10
If you do intense exercise you might be interested in a short exchange I had today with Grok on behalf of a client.
Got a mate who runs marathons. He has two scheduled within a space of 6 weeks. I know marathons strain the heart so I asked if he took CoQ10. He said no, what is it? In 500 words or less, please help me answer his question with particular reference to his level of exertion.
Grok.com replied:
CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q10, is a naturally occurring compound in your body that acts like a vitamin. It’s essential for producing energy in cells (via ATP) and functions as a powerful antioxidant, protecting against cellular damage from free radicals.
Your heart relies heavily on CoQ10 because it’s an energy-intensive organ. Intense exercise like marathons increases oxidative stress and inflammation, which can strain the heart muscle and deplete CoQ10 levels. Running two marathons in just six weeks amps up this demand—your body faces cumulative fatigue, muscle damage, and potential cardiovascular stress from repeated high exertion.
Studies show CoQ10 supplementation may help athletes by reducing oxidative stress, boosting antioxidant activity, and lowering inflammation markers like TNF-a and IL-6 in runners. It could improve heart health, regulate blood pressure, reduce fatigue, and enhance recovery, allowing better performance and less strain during back-to-back events. For endurance athletes, it’s linked to better physical output and metabolism support.
Typical doses for athletes range from 100-300 mg daily, often in ubiquinol form for better absorption. However, benefits vary; it’s not a magic pill. If you’re on statins or have heart issues, CoQ10 might interact—always consult a doctor before starting. Overall, for your marathon schedule, it could be a smart addition to support heart resilience and energy.
I get mine from iHerb. Interestingly enough they have a 20% off special on it at present. Here’s my affiliate link. It may also get you a discount:
Eat Yourself Happy
Eat yourself happy, healthy and wise!
Plants Talk
Scientists have managed to film plants communicating with one another, capturing something usually invisible to the human eye. They discovered that plants use airborne chemical signals to warn neighbors of danger and to defend themselves from threats like insects.
When a plant is attacked by herbivores, it releases imperceptible compounds into the air. Nearby plants detect these signals and respond by activating their own defenses, such as producing chemicals that repel insects or by strengthening their cell walls.
Although scientists have known since the 1980s that plants release distress signals, the process of how other plants receive and respond to them remained unclear. To study this, researchers transferred these compounds from damaged plants to healthy ones and then used a fluorescence microscope to observe how the healthy plants reacted.
In one experiment, caterpillars were placed on the leaves of certain plants. Soon after, nearby untouched plants responded to the chemical warnings by preparing their defenses, showing that communication had taken place.
Plants also share information in other ways. Through underground networks of fungi called mycorrhizae, they can exchange nutrients and signals about soil conditions, creating a hidden web of communication beneath the earth.
This research reveals that plants are far from passive, they are constantly sensing, signaling, and adapting in order to survive in their ever-changing environments.
Pyschs Harm, Never Heal
When someone hurts or damages another and they recognise the damage inflicted, they usually apologise and go out of their way to try and make good the damage.
But when a psychiatrist hurts or damages a patient with ECT and/or prescribed drugs, they don’t go out of their way to make good, especially when a patient complains.
What psychiatrists do is consider the patient treatment-resistant and/or blame the patient’s mental troubles rather than addressing the brain damage inflicted with ECT or the iatrogenic condition resulting from the prescribed drugs. Psychiatrists point the finger rather than admit criminal assault.