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Hypnovember 2019 Master List

Jesus. Jesus Christ, that’s a lot of writing. I don’t really consider myself a writer generally and this is definitely the first time I’ve written this much this quickly. I’m going to look at my word count soon, but- I think I may have written a novel’s length of words? Wow.Thanks to everyone who encouraged me during this or provided support/ideas: thinking of @daja-the-hypnokitten , @liminal-wanderings , @mr-ackerman , @spiralturquoise , @wellgnawed , @sex-obsessed-lesbian , and @hypno-sandwich especially here but there were lots of y’all who reblogged or made kind comments. I appreciate every one of them. :)

Here’s a catch up of everything I’ve written so far this month. In honor of @jukeboxemcsa, I’ve also included a HypnoBS rating where 1 is absolute bullshit and 5 is normal Tuesday night.

Icons- 📰- story. 🔊- audio 💻- technology 😍- romantic 🌈- queer 😴- regular ole’ hypnosis 🛀- brainwashing and/or hypnotist in a tub 👻- spooky 🐈- at least one happy pussy ❓- bad or reeeally questionable consent ✝️- author's weird religious feels that somehow kept coming up

Day 1: Base Character-F/f 📰😍🌈🛀🐈

Choice quote: ”Or maybe it was the ship of Theseus- Janine seeing how many little pieces of her she could replace until she fundamentally just wasn’t the same person anymore.”

HypnoBS- I haven’t done this kind of play and have no first hand experience. Let’s say 3.

Newly added 11/18: @undersleeper requested some extra information on how the brainwashing was actually done in this story so I added this non-canon sequel. (I think the sequel boosts the BS score to a 4.)

Day 2: Colors- F/nb 📰😴 🌈

Choice quote: “Bri used to consider themselves a bad hypnotic subject.”

HypnoBS- 4. I haven’t done this induction specifically but love doing these kinds of overloads

Day 3: Dizzy- no gender specified🔊😴

Choice quote: “When you take deep breaths, you feel like you’re getting more oxygen, but actually the opposite is true.”

HypnoBS-5. Should get you in trance, we’re not ranking the accuracy of all the science herein.

Day 4: Sing- m/f kinda I guess? 📰👻❓

Choice quote: “Tonight wasn’t the night to give in, he told himself. Not yet.”

HypnoBS- 1. Thank God.

Day 5: Poison- M/f 📰😍🛀🐈

Choice quote: “Lila could admit it. She was kind of a brat.But Sean? He was worse. He was a fucking troll.“

HypnoBS- 4? Haven’t done it, could probably make something in this realm work with the right person.

Day 6: Summon- F/f 📰😍😴🌈🐈

Choice quote: “Number one, there is no butch street cred. And number two- if there was such a thing, you and I both know that being seduced by a beautiful woman would only increase it.”

HypnoBS- 3 or 4. It’s quick and there would need to be a lot more talking generally. But sure.

Day 7: Underwear- F/f 📰😴🌈

Choice quote: “Under….where”, Destiny tested the word out loud. It sounded like a portmanteau of some sort. She understood the word “under” and the word “where” (or “wear”? “where are” maybe? maybe it was German?) but those two words together didn’t form much of a picture.”

HypnoBS- 5. Although have only done this as a hypnotist so I can’t speak to subject POV. This kind of thing is adorable to watch, though.

Day 8: Neighbor- F/f📰😍🌈 ❓

Choice quote: “When Jiyeon tapped her pencil, Alyssa tapped her pencil lightly to match.”

HypnoBS- 1. Maybe 1.5 since there are no monsters or demons.

Day 9: Idiotic- no gender specified📰😴

Choice quote: “Because Id-iotic. It’s literally what you want deep down”

HypnoBS-4. Not my thing but with the right people- sure.

Day 10: Smell- F/m 📰😴😍🛀🐈

Choice quote: “Belinda had also woken up from sexy dreams at night to the feeling of Ray’s head buried in her cunt.”

HypnoBS- 3 on the details. Some parts are more plausible than others. We’re outside my realm of experience here so others could probably rank more accurately.

Day 11: Broadcast- Hypnovirus/f 📰💻🛀✝️

Choice quote: “It felt important to present herself to the screen in a way that demonstrated her vulnerability and openness to instruction.”

HypnoBS- 4. Probably not likely, but I could see this kind of symbolic bleed with the right person pretty easily.

Day 12: Stage- M/m 📰😍🌈😴

Choice quote: “Brandon had not mentioned the hypnosis thing to Scott- it felt weird and personal and he had already half-convinced himself that he was being creepy in response to Scott’s platonic friendliness. He didn’t want to scare him off. He had never expected to see him here.”

HypnoBS- 5. At least as far as the hypnosis goes

Day 13: Bath- no gender specified 🔊🛀😴

Choice quote: *insert rambling about Pat Collins here*

HypnoBS- 5. But also a high general BS score. I was tired and needed to finish a thing. I am surprised but grateful people liked this one. :P

Day 14: Machine- M/f 📰😴💻😍✝️

Choice quote: “For as long as she could remember, Deidre had longed for self-annhilation.”

HypnoBS- 1. That’s not how brains work.

Day 15: Ooze- there’s a m and a f 📰😴🛀❓

Choice quote: “For example, your badge- did you know that putting all the stickers on the top of your badge like that usually means that you’re a hypnotist?”

Amy’s eyes widened a bit. “It does?”

HypnoBS- 2. Sadly.

Day 16: Wedding- something/f 📰👻❓

Choice quote: “She knew then that she was alone. No one could help her. No one could even see her.”

HypnoBS- 1.

Day 17: Gentle- a different something/f 📰 kinda 🐈❓✝️

Choice quote: “As long as she didn’t focus on it, it would write the story for her.”

HypnoBS- 1. I think. :P

Day 18: Infection- not stated/m 📰 🛀❓

Choice quote: “If he could just get the song out of his head, maybe he’d have a chance.”

HypnoBS- 2.

Day 19: Hideout- F/f 📰 🐈 😍😴🛀🌈

Choice quote: “’Come to me, pet. Come to me.’

Mesmera.

She could always sense when Galaxy Girl was weak. She consistently picked the perfect time to strike.

And now, she had found her apartment.”

HypnoBS-4.5

Day 20: Watch- no gender specified 🔊 😴

Choice quote: “Feel your thoughts just tick tick tick tick ticking gone”

HypnoBS-5

Day 21: Fighting- F/m 📰 😴

Choice quote: “His mistress loved resistance play. She delighted in watching him struggle and strain against an irresistible impulse.”

HypnoBS-5 Mmmm :)

Day 22: Mistaken- F/an entire hypnocon 📰 😴

Choice quote: “Ginger- submissive, wide-eyed, bottomy Ginger- was holding a crowd of 8 people in her hypnotic thrall. Some had their eyes closed already, while others were staring at her with the rapt look of early trance.“

HypnoBS- 4. But only because I haven't seen it yet. :P

Day 23: Heist- F/m 📰 🛀❓(😍 but it’s pretty messed up)

Choice quote: “The inside of the vault had gotten somewhat sparse-looking- David had been cleaning out the bank out at a much quicker pace recently- but there were still plenty of treasures here to bring to his mistress.”

HypnoBS- 3, maybe 2

Day 24: Business F/f 📰 😴😍🌈

Choice quote: “Summer was a well-mannered southern girl at heart. She knew that if something was none of her business, it was impolite and rude to know it. Best not to think about it too much. She didn’t want to be nosey.”

HypnoBS- 4

Day 25: Babble F/m📰 😴 🛀 (💻 kinda)

Choice quote: “You can feel your access to language lessening….and lessening. Feeling those parts of your brain losing blood, quieting, going to sleep. Imagine what that might look like on the fMRI- the color draining, darkening, going black. Your ability to use language can be almost completely gone.”

HypnoBS- 5 (Neuroscience BS- closer to 3)

Day 26: Enemy M/f 📰 😴😍🐈

Choice quote: “When she was denied for long periods of time, everything became sexual.”

HypnoBS- 5. Unf.

Day 27: Confidence F/m 📰 😴❓

Choice quote: “Dr Eleanor had been recommended to Richard by his friend Jon who had seen her previously. “She won’t bullshit you,” he had said, “she just gets right to the roots of your issues and helps you solve them.” He must have known what he was talking about- a year after visiting Dr Eleanor, Jon had recently married a wonderful woman. He was also running marathons and succeeding professionally. There were worse people to listen to, Richard thought.”

HypnoBS- 3 (although this kind of gaslighting is real and can be effective)

Day 28: Abduction F/f M/f background m/m 📰 😴😍🌈

Choice quote: “’And so she….’ Lilliana stopped. She stared for a moment in surprise at the space between Cirie’s fingers. Cirie looked like she was holding a small, invisible ball. Liliana tried to recall her train of thought (something about work?) but found herself strangely blank.

She looked at Cirie in astonishment.

‘You took it!’ she accused.”

HypnoBS- 5

Day 29: Doctor Doctor/Master (from Dr Who) 📰 😴🌈💻

Choice quote: “The doors in the Master’s mind all appeared to be open. The Doctor quickly scanned for malicious intent but-

Oh.

Oh my.

So that’s why.”

HypnoBS- I...uh...1?

Day 30: Kink The author/her self-indulgent whims 📰 🌈

Choice quote: “Ultimately, she really just liked her friends- and she especially loved hearing all of their stories.”

HypnoBS- Cake. Imma eat a cake.

Thank you all for reading these! I know this is a long post, but I’d really appreciate reblogs of it. If you’ve liked my stories, please consider leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Also I’d be happy to give extra information on any of the characters or a bit of what happens next if you want to send me an ask about any of these stories. I’m finding myself with a strange craving to write. Funny how that works. :P

#hypnovember #hypnovember master post #me/my sense of accomplishment #thank you all again for reading!#my writing

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andythomas684-blog · 5 years ago

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Health benefits of hiking

I’m a hiker—“born to hike,” as my husband likes to joke. It does my heart and soul good to strap on a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Not only does it oxygenate your heart, it helps keep your mind sharper, your body calmer, your creativity more alive, and your relationships happier. And, if you’re like me and happen to live in a place where nearby woods allow for hiking among trees, all the better: Evidence suggests that being around trees may provide extra benefits, perhaps because of certain organic compounds that trees exude that boost our mood and our overall psychological well-being.   Hiking in nature is so powerful for our health and well-being that some doctors have begun prescribing it as an adjunct to other treatments for disease. As one group of researchers puts it, “The synergistic effect of physical activity and time spent in nature make hiking an ideal activity to increase overall health and wellness.” what to wear on a hike and still look cute https://www.hikingbay.com/what-to-wear-on-a-hike-and-still-look-cute

Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking.

1. Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise Being a professional writer, I sometimes have trouble justifying taking the time to hike in the middle of my workday. But research suggests that hiking doesn’t just feel good, it might also keep my brain in top shape.

All exercise is good for us. Whether it’s using an elliptical trainer, riding a stationary bike, or walking on a treadmill, getting your heart rate up and working out your lungs keep you feeling younger and stronger. Exercise also helps your brain thanks to the extra oxygenation that comes with it.

But hiking involves something many other forms of exercise don’t: trails. That means it requires navigating in a world that’s not totally predictable. Slippery dirt, overhanging branches and hidden obstacles, trail markers, and wild animals crossing your path—all of the things you might encounter on a trail require micro- and macro-adjustments to your route, which is good for your brain.

As Daniel Levitin explains in his book, Successful Aging, hiking exercises the part of your brain designed to help you navigate through life—for example, the restrosplenial cortex and the hippocampus, which aids in memory, too—which is why hiking not only helps your heart, but helps your mind stay sharp, as well. lattcure outfitters sleeping bag https://www.hikingbay.com/finding-the-best-lightweight-sleeping-bag-for-hiking 2. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy Exercise in general can be a great stress-buster. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting. While other physical activities also rely on nature—for example, river rafting or backpacking—those often require more time and commitment than a simple hike and are less accessible to many people. Hiking can happen almost anywhere—from a city park or public garden to a mountain trail—and give you that dose of nature you need to stay happy. Research is quite clear on the benefits of being in nature while exercising. Studies have found that, compared to walking in a cityscape or along a road, walking in green spaces helps us recover from “attention overload”—the mental fatigue that comes from living and working in a world where computers and cell phones are a constant distraction.

Being in nature is calming, too, and studies have found that people who spend time walking in nature are less anxious and suffer less rumination (thinking about the same worries or regrets over and over again), which should help protect against depression.

While it’s not totally clear why nature provides these psychological perks, researcher Craig Anderson and others have found that being in nature encourages feelings of awe—a state of wonder coupled with a sense of being small in the presence of something bigger than yourself. Awe is a powerful emotion that has many benefits, including improving your mood and making you feel more generous.

3. Hiking helps your relationships

It may be obvious that hiking is good for our physical and emotional health. But there is mounting evidence that it helps our relationships, too.

One reason is that many of us hike with other people, and exercising together can produce special feelings of closeness—and a sense of safety. I’m sure when a friend of mine recently fell on a trail and severely fractured her ankle, she was glad to have company to help her hobble down the mountain for help. But, even in less dire circumstances, having a friend along can be a lovely way to connect with another person in a setting free of other distractions. best winter hikes in washington https://www.hikingbay.com/10-best-winter-hikes-in-washington

In one study, mothers and daughters who spent 20 minutes walking in an arboretum (versus a shopping mall) not only showed better attention during a cognitive task, but also had improved interactions with each other, according to independent raters. Specifically, they demonstrated more connection and positive emotions and fewer negative emotions after walking in the natural setting. Other research suggests that exposure to nature can help our relationships by making us more empathic, helpful, and generous.

What about hiking alone? Personally, I’ve often found that hiking alone helps me in my relationships, likely for all of the reasons above—it helps me reduce my stress, refreshes my depleted attention, and produces awe. And, when I’m feeling good, those effects spill over into my interactions with others once I return from the hike.

 For anyone who spends a lot of time caregiving for other people, it can be rejuvenating to let go of that responsibility for a bit and take to a trail. After all, it can’t help but refresh you when you give yourself a break, making you more emotionally available to others afterward.

4. Hiking can increase our creativity

I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. In fact, I’ve written many of my songs while hiking on a trail, lyric ideas bubbling up from some unconscious place when I’m not deliberately thinking.

Though we often read about philosophers or artists who’ve found creative inspiration in natural spaces, science is just beginning to document the connections between being in nature and creativity. David Strayer and his colleagues tested young adults in an Outward Bound program before and after they spent three days hiking in wilderness, and the participants showed increased creative thinking and problem-solving after the experience. Other studies have found connections between creative thinking and nature experiences, too, although they weren’t focused on hiking specifically.

Some scholars believe that these benefits for creativity have to do with how natural settings allow our attention to soften and our minds to wander in ways that can help us connect disparate ideas that are swirling around in our minds. Others suggest that the spaciousness and unpredictability in natural scenery somehow enhance creativity. Whatever the case, if being in nature increases creativity—which is tied to well-being—it might behoove creative types to spend a little more time on a trail. keto hiking food https://www.hikingbay.com/tips-to-choose-keto-hiking-food-for-a-multi-day-hike

5. Hiking helps cement a positive relationship with the natural world Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we have the stamina to walk places and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly, because it increases our connection to nature. Developing a positive relationship with the natural world can help us to care about its fate, making us more committed to conservation efforts. At least one study has suggested that when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature—like hiking—can be mutually beneficial, helping people and the earth.

This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body, and I, personally, have recommitted to hiking regularly in the new year. Instead of spending all day every day in front of a computer, I’m taking time to walk outside—even if it’s just for 15 minutes. And I’m definitely noticing improvements in my mood, creativity, and relationships, as well as a growing sense of spiritual connection to the natural world.

So, grab a water bottle, a backpack, and, if you want, a friend, and head out on the trail. You won’t be sorry you did.

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elizabethbgrimes · 6 years ago

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Iron Overload 101: All You Need to Know

Iron Overload 101

h2 Misdiagnosed: Iron Overload Symptoms

Iron overload symptoms are commonly misdiagnosed, primarily because most standard blood labs do not test for a complete iron panel.

Specifically, hereditary hemochromatosis is the most common iron overload genetic disorder, affecting 1 out of every 200-300 people, and is characterized by iron overload symptoms including:

h3 Iron Overload Symptoms

Fatigue

Joint Pain

Unwanted Weight Loss or Weight Gain

Stubborn Body Fat & Metabolism

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Imbalances (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Autoimmune Disorders

Loss of Libido or Impotence

Skin Bronzing

Heart Palpitations &/or Shortness of Breath

Depression

Abdominal Pain

Constipation

Osteoporosis or Bone Loss

Thyroid Disorders

Liver Dysfunction (difficulties with detoxification)

Heart Disease & Stroke Risk

High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure

Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Risk

Unfortunately while most doctors are trained to look for and evaluate symptoms of iron deficiency or anemia, many doctors are NOT as familiar with evaluating the signs and symptoms of iron overload.

In fact, patients experiencing iron overload symptoms often go undiagnosed for years (or their lifetime), often turning to treat their SYMPTOMS (not the root cause of iron overload ) or learning to “just deal” with their symptoms, as doctors can’t seem to help them find an answer.

Here’s what you need to know about what iron overload is, what causes iron overload, how to test for iron overload, and iron overload treatment options.

What is Iron Overload?

Iron overload is exactly what it sounds like—too much iron in the body.

Iron is an essential mineral found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs and transports it throughout the rest of your body. It also fires up your metabolic processes to give you more energy.

However, too much of a good thing is NOT a good thing.

If we have too much iron in our body (iron overload), it can cause the rusting of other organs—especially our heart, lungs, liver and hormone glands—and trigger inflammation throughout the body.

Hello iron overload symptoms like:

Blood sugar roller coasters

Low libido and sex drive

A stubborn metabolism

Unwanted weight loss or gain

Joint pain

Fatigue and low energy

Heart disease

Poor digestion (constipation, impaired liver detoxification)

Bone loss

Poor workout progress and muscle development

And other disease risks like: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, etc.

H2 What Causes Iron Overload?

The most common causes of iron overload include:

genetic mutations (that contribute to excess iron storage)

excess iron supplementation (i.e. people who take iron supplements for iron deficiency can be at risk if they continue to take them for months or years0.

Classic hereditary hemochromatosis (iron overload) is known as an autosomal recessive disorder (something you get from your mom or dad), involving a mutation of both copies of the HFE gene on chromosome 6.

The most common genetic mutations are known as “C282Y,” “H63D” and/or “S65C.”

Since most people tend to address the symptoms of iron overload (like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.) and not look for the underlying conditions, iron overload easily goes undiagnosed by family members and beyond.

H2 Testing for Iron Overload Symptoms

Standard CBC or Wellness blood panels completed at a routine doctor’s check up do not run a complete iron panel.

In fact, most blood work panels ONLY assess the marker for serum Iron alone—the LEAST sensitive marker of iron overload or iron deficiency when it comes to making an accurate diagnosis of “iron overload.”

Further complicating the matter, people can SEEMINGLY have a LOW Iron blood marker on a lab panel, but ACTUALLY have iron OVERLOAD according to all other iron panel test markers, had a full iron blood panel been tested.

This is primarily because looking at Iron alone is NOT a complete picture of what is really going on and results can be skewed.

A complete Iron blood panel to ask your doctor for includes the following markers:

HEALTHY FUNCTIONAL RANGES FOR IRON MARKERS

Serum Iron: 40-155 ug/dL

Ferritin

Men: 30-400 ng/mL

Pre-Menopausal Women: 15-150 ng/mL

Post Menopausal Women: 15-150 ng/mL

Transferrin Saturation: 15-55%

TIBC

Men: 250-450 ug/dL

Pre-Menopausal Women: 250-450 ug/dL

Post Menopausal Women: 250-450 ug/dL

UIBC: 150-375 ug/dL

sTfR (soluble transferrin receptor): 12.3-27.3 nmol/L

Beyond Iron Panels

Aside from iron markers themselves, other markers that may indicate iron saturation (overload) include elevated fasting glucose and insulin, elevated cholesterol and low thyroid. In many cases, these markers are byproducts of a bigger issue (like iron overload), indicating inflammation in the body.

Diagnoses of heart disease, high cholesterol, autoimmune disease, diabetes and hypothyroidism can also be precursors to uncovering that iron overload is actually the problem—not the diagnosed disease itself.

For instance, women are more at risk for developing heart disease later in life, often when menopause or peri-menopause has set in—and there is less elimination of blood as during menstruation (i.e. build up of iron stores over time).

If iron overload or the genetic condition hemochromatosis is suspected according to your lab results, a gene mutation test, such as 23&Me, can help identify if you have the HFE genetic makeup.

H2 Iron Overload Treatment

If you suspect iron overload, or you’re diagnosed with it, here are some essential natural treatment steps you can take to improve your health and eliminate iron:

H3 Eat This

Eat Real Anti-inflammatory Foods An anti-inflammatory diet can be tremendously beneficial in the early stages of iron overload—primarily because it is an anti-inflammatory diet that can help keep inflammation caused by iron overload at bay. Opt for real, colorful foods including:

Clean Filtered Water

Sustainable proteins (wild caught, pastured poultry, grass-fed beef)

Starchy tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squashes, carrots)

Fiber rich veggies (greens, broccoli, asparagus).

Avoid inflammatory foods including: unsoaked/unsprouted nuts/seeds, conventional meats and eggs, conventional dairy, grains, nightshade vegetables, high amounts of fructose (more than 1-2 servings of fruit each day) and added sugar/sweeteners.

2. Reduce Heme-Iron Intake

No iron supplements

Reduce intake of the most iron-rich animal proteins-mostly shellfish (clam, oysters, crab, mussels) and organ meats (chicken liver, beef liver) (vegetable based sources of “non-heme” iron are not as much of a concern, such as spinach, beet greens, baked potatoes, seeds and tomatoes.

Limit red meat and lamb to 3 servings per week or less

Limit use of cast iron cookware- use ceramic or stainless steel cookware instead.

Eat foods that DECREASE iron absorption including:

Oxylates (greens, beets, dark chocolate, tea, organic coffee)

Calcium

3. Avoid foods and supplements that INCREASE iron absorption and/or inflammation

Vitamin C Supplements. 100 mg of vitamin C increases iron absorption in a meal by

over fourfold. Vitamin C in foods is fine.

Hydrochloric acid (HCL) supplements

Sugar & Alcohol. Consume in moderation only.

H3 Supplement Smart

http://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Metabolic-Health/Hemochromatosis/Page-09

Liposomal Curcumin

Curcumin, a key bioactive component of the spice turmeric, is an antioxidant iron chelator. In one study (1), treatment of iron-overloaded rats with curcumin resulted in marked decreases in iron accumulation within liver and spleen, confirming previous rat studies revealing treatment with turmeric significantly reduces serum and tissue iron levels, relieves oxidative stress and antioxidant status, and has a protective effect on organs (like liver and kidney function) (2,3). The liposomal https://amzn.to/2jVKUMn form is most absorbable.

CBD Oil

Also an anti-inflammatory, that is being coined the “Windex” of all body imbalance—specifically for busting inflammation. One study of the brain function of iron overloaded rats found promising results when researchers examined the effects of CBD. The levels of proteins that cause cell death in the brain returned to the normal levels with CBD treatment and the researchers concluded that CBD may have protected the brain from the rapid cell death associated with iron (4). Check out this Hemp (CBD) oil http://primemybody.com/home/, taken sublingually under the tongue in 1-2 drop increments.

Glutathione

Glutathione is an antioxidant in the body within our cells that aids in detoxification, immunity, digestion and nutrient uptake, and disease/toxin prevention. Glutathione deficiency causes cells to be more vulnerable to oxidative stress, such as iron overload. Hence, supplementation with this essential antioxidant can further aid in overall cell health and normalization of iron levels. Liposomal is preferred. https://amzn.to/2wH7FwL

Probiotics

The gut is the gateway to health (anti-inflammation included). Since iron overload inflames organs throughout your body, optimizing gut health and gut bacteria is essential to promote optimal health. A 2018 study (5) revealed probiotics in combination with Lactoferrin supplementation was a double whammy in decreasing iron saturation. Soil based strains are the most reliable supplements sold commercially. Couple supplementation with regular intakes of fermented foods and prebiotics to get the most bacterial diversity in your gut and body.

Lactoferrin Supplementation

Lactoferrin is a protein that binds iron found in areas of your body outside of the bloodstream, such as the mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive tissues (Jiang 2011) (6) In nature, it is present at high concentrations in milk, and you can find it in supplement form here. https://amzn.to/2IFbcR3 Take 300 mg of apolactoferrin twice a day on an empty stomach.

Alpha Lipoic Acid. Alpha lipoic acid is a vital antioxidant and enzyme co-factor that has promising chelating capacities for binding iron and decreasing strss. In cellular form, alpha-lipoic acid protects neurons against oxidative damage by iron. In a preclinical trial, R-alpha-lipoic acid (R-LA) was fed to older rats with age-related accumulation of iron in the cerebral cortex. Following 2 weeks of R-LA supplementation, iron levels dropped to those indicative of younger rats (Suh 2005). (7)

Acetyl-L Carnitine. Carnitine is an internal shuttle that helps move fatty acids into the mitochondria for conversion into energy. Carnitine esters, like acetyl-L-carnitine has antioxidant properties, and when combined with alpha lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine works to eliminate free radicals in cultures of iron-overloaded human fibroblasts (Lal 2008). (8)

Pectin & Prebiotic Fiber. Pectin is an indigestible fiber that binds tightly to non-heme iron, thus interfering with its absorption. In a small study of 13 patients with idiopathic hemochromatosis (conducted before the genetics of hemochromatosis had been discovered), iron absorption decreased by nearly half following a loading dose of 9 grams/m2 of pectin (about 15 grams for the average adult). Cellulose fiber had no effect on iron binding (Monnier 1980) (9).

H3 Get Your Blood Drawn (Blood Donation or Prescription Phlebotomy)

One of the most effective ways to maintain appropriate iron levels is to periodically donate blood. Typically donations can be made every eight weeks, and are recommended until iron levels on blood panels normalize.

In some cases, your doctor (general practitioner or hematologist/oncologist) will need to prescribe phlebotomies a your doctor’s office or clinic because blood banks cannot take super high amounts of iron in the blood, or your health may require this route (such as weighing under 115 pounds at the blood donation center).

Donate blood at a frequency that maintains serum ferritin <150 ng/mL (men) or <100 ng/mL (women) and iron saturation <45%, ensuring that hemoglobin stays >13% and ferritin does not drop below 30 ng/mL.

Resources

1. Badria, F. A., Ibrahim, A. S., Badria, A. F., & Elmarakby, A. A. (2015). Curcumin Attenuates Iron Accumulation and Oxidative Stress in the Liver and Spleen of Chronic Iron-Overloaded Rats. PLoS ONE, 10(7), e0134156. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0134156

2. Lebda, M. (2014). Acute Iron Overload and Potential Chemotherapeutic Effect of Turmeric in Rats. Int. Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience. 2 (2): 86-94. http://www.ijpab.com/form/2014%20Volume%202,%20issue%202/IJPAB-2014-2-2-86-94.pdf.

3. Chin, D., Huebbe, P., Frank, J., Rimbach, G., & Pallauf, K. (2014). Curcumin may impair iron status when fed to mice for six months. Redox Biology, 2, 563–569. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2014.01.018

4. da Silva, V.K., de Freitas, B.S., da Silva Dornelles, A. et al. Mol Neurobiol (2014) 49: 222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-013-8514-7

5. Eunju Park, Hyun-Dong Paik & Seung-Min Lee (2017) Combined effects of whey protein hydrolysates and probiotics on oxidative stress induced by an iron-overloaded diet in rats, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 69:3, 298-307, DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2017.1354977

6. Jiang R, Lopez V, Kelleher SL, et al. Apo- and holo-lactoferrin are both internalized by lactoferrin receptor via clathrin-mediated endocytosis but differentially affect ERK-signaling and cell proliferation in Caco-2 cells. J Cell Physiol. 2011 Nov;226(11):3022-31.

7. Jung H. Suh, Régis Moreau, Shi-Hua D. Heath & Tory M. Hagen (2005) Dietary supplementation with (R)-α-lipoic acid reverses the age-related accumulation of iron and depletion of antioxidants in the rat cerebral cortex, Redox Report, 10:1, 52-60, DOI: 10.1179/135100005X21624

8. Ashutosh Lal, Wafa Atamna, David W. Killilea, Jung H. Suh & Bruce N. Ames (2008) Lipoic acid and acetyl-carnitine reverse iron-induced oxidative stress in human fibroblasts, Redox Report, 13:1, 2-10, DOI: 10.1179/135100008X259150

9. Monnier L, Colette C, Aguirre L, Mirouze J. Evidence and mechanism for pectin-reduced intestinal inorganic iron absorption in idiopathic hemochromatosis. Am J ClinNutr. 1980;33(6):1225-1232.

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Iron Overload 101: All You Need to Know

Iron Overload 101

h2 Misdiagnosed: Iron Overload Symptoms

Iron overload symptoms are commonly misdiagnosed, primarily because most standard blood labs do not test for a complete iron panel.

Specifically, hereditary hemochromatosis is the most common iron overload genetic disorder, affecting 1 out of every 200-300 people, and is characterized by iron overload symptoms including:

h3 Iron Overload Symptoms

Fatigue

Joint Pain

Unwanted Weight Loss or Weight Gain

Stubborn Body Fat & Metabolism

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Imbalances (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Autoimmune Disorders

Loss of Libido or Impotence

Skin Bronzing

Heart Palpitations &/or Shortness of Breath

Depression

Abdominal Pain

Constipation

Osteoporosis or Bone Loss

Thyroid Disorders

Liver Dysfunction (difficulties with detoxification)

Heart Disease & Stroke Risk

High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure

Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Risk

Unfortunately while most doctors are trained to look for and evaluate symptoms of iron deficiency or anemia, many doctors are NOT as familiar with evaluating the signs and symptoms of iron overload.

Here’s what you need to know about what iron overload is, what causes iron overload, how to test for iron overload, and iron overload treatment options.

What is Iron Overload?

Iron overload is exactly what it sounds like—too much iron in the body.

However, too much of a good thing is NOT a good thing.

If we have too much iron in our body (iron overload), it can cause the rusting of other organs—especially our heart, lungs, liver and hormone glands—and trigger inflammation throughout the body.

Hello iron overload symptoms like:

Blood sugar roller coasters

Low libido and sex drive

A stubborn metabolism

Unwanted weight loss or gain

Joint pain

Fatigue and low energy

Heart disease

Poor digestion (constipation, impaired liver detoxification)

Bone loss

Poor workout progress and muscle development

And other disease risks like: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, etc.

H2 What Causes Iron Overload?

The most common causes of iron overload include:

genetic mutations (that contribute to excess iron storage)

excess iron supplementation (i.e. people who take iron supplements for iron deficiency can be at risk if they continue to take them for months or years0.

The most common genetic mutations are known as “C282Y,” “H63D” and/or “S65C.”

H2 Testing for Iron Overload Symptoms

Standard CBC or Wellness blood panels completed at a routine doctor’s check up do not run a complete iron panel.

This is primarily because looking at Iron alone is NOT a complete picture of what is really going on and results can be skewed.

A complete Iron blood panel to ask your doctor for includes the following markers:

HEALTHY FUNCTIONAL RANGES FOR IRON MARKERS

Serum Iron: 40-155 ug/dL

Ferritin

Men: 30-400 ng/mL

Pre-Menopausal Women: 15-150 ng/mL

Post Menopausal Women: 15-150 ng/mL

Transferrin Saturation: 15-55%

TIBC

Men: 250-450 ug/dL

Pre-Menopausal Women: 250-450 ug/dL

Post Menopausal Women: 250-450 ug/dL

UIBC: 150-375 ug/dL

sTfR (soluble transferrin receptor): 12.3-27.3 nmol/L

Beyond Iron Panels

If iron overload or the genetic condition hemochromatosis is suspected according to your lab results, a gene mutation test, such as 23&Me, can help identify if you have the HFE genetic makeup.

H2 Iron Overload Treatment

If you suspect iron overload, or you’re diagnosed with it, here are some essential natural treatment steps you can take to improve your health and eliminate iron:

H3 Eat This

Clean Filtered Water

Sustainable proteins (wild caught, pastured poultry, grass-fed beef)

Starchy tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squashes, carrots)

Fiber rich veggies (greens, broccoli, asparagus).

2. Reduce Heme-Iron Intake

No iron supplements

Limit red meat and lamb to 3 servings per week or less

Limit use of cast iron cookware- use ceramic or stainless steel cookware instead.

Eat foods that DECREASE iron absorption including:

Oxylates (greens, beets, dark chocolate, tea, organic coffee)

Calcium

3. Avoid foods and supplements that INCREASE iron absorption and/or inflammation

Vitamin C Supplements. 100 mg of vitamin C increases iron absorption in a meal by

over fourfold. Vitamin C in foods is fine.

Hydrochloric acid (HCL) supplements

Sugar & Alcohol. Consume in moderation only.

H3 Supplement Smart

http://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Metabolic-Health/Hemochromatosis/Page-09

Liposomal Curcumin

CBD Oil

Glutathione

Probiotics

Lactoferrin Supplementation

H3 Get Your Blood Drawn (Blood Donation or Prescription Phlebotomy)

Resources

4. da Silva, V.K., de Freitas, B.S., da Silva Dornelles, A. et al. Mol Neurobiol (2014) 49: 222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-013-8514-7

7. Jung H. Suh, Régis Moreau, Shi-Hua D. Heath & Tory M. Hagen (2005) Dietary supplementation with ®-α-lipoic acid reverses the age-related accumulation of iron and depletion of antioxidants in the rat cerebral cortex, Redox Report, 10:1, 52-60, DOI: 10.1179/135100005X21624

9. Monnier L, Colette C, Aguirre L, Mirouze J. Evidence and mechanism for pectin-reduced intestinal inorganic iron absorption in idiopathic hemochromatosis. Am J ClinNutr. 1980;33(6):1225-1232.

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Hypnovember: Master List (Halfway Point)

Wow, it’s already been 16 (technically 17) days! Here’s a catch up of everything I’ve written so far this month. In honor of @jukeboxemcsa, I’ve also included a HypnoBS rating where 1 is absolute bullshit and 5 is normal Tuesday night.

Icons- 📰- story. 🔊- audio 💻- technology 😍- romantic 🌈- queer 😴- regular ole' hypnosis 🛀- brainwashing and/or hypnotist in a tub 👻- spooky 🐈- at least one happy pussy

Day 1: Base Character-F/f 📰😍🌈🛀🐈

Choice quote: ”Or maybe it was the ship of Theseus- Janine seeing how many little pieces of her she could replace until she fundamentally just wasn’t the same person anymore.”

HypnoBS- I haven’t done this kind of play and have no first hand experience. Let’s say 3.

Day 2: Colors- F/nb 📰😴 🌈

Choice quote: “Bri used to consider themselves a bad hypnotic subject.”

HypnoBS- 4. I haven’t done this induction specifically but love doing these kinds of overloads

Day 3: Dizzy- no gender specified🔊😴

Choice quote: “When you take deep breaths, you feel like you’re getting more oxygen, but actually the opposite is true.”

HypnoBS-5. Should get you in trance, we’re not ranking the accuracy of all the science herein.

Day 4: Sing- m/f kinda I guess? 📰👻

Choice quote: “Tonight wasn’t the night to give in, he told himself. Not yet.”

HypnoBS- 1. Thank God.

Day 5: Poison- M/f 📰😍🛀🐈

Choice quote: “Lila could admit it. She was kind of a brat.But Sean? He was worse. He was a fucking troll."

HypnoBS- 4? Haven’t done it, could probably make something in this realm work with the right person.

Day 6: Summon- F/f 📰😍😴🌈🐈

Choice quote: “Number one, there is no butch street cred. And number two- if there was such a thing, you and I both know that being seduced by a beautiful woman would only increase it.”

HypnoBS- 3 or 4. It’s quick and there would need to be a lot more talking generally. But sure.

Day 7: Underwear- F/f 📰😴🌈

HypnoBS- 5. Although have only done this as a hypnotist so I can’t speak to subject POV. This kind of thing is adorable to watch, though.

Day 8: Neighbor- F/f📰😍🌈

Choice quote: “When Jiyeon tapped her pencil, Alyssa tapped her pencil lightly to match.”

HypnoBS- 1. Maybe 1.5 since there are no monsters or demons.

Day 9: Idiotic- no gender specified📰😴

Choice quote: “Because Id-iotic. It’s literally what you want deep down”

HypnoBS-4. Not my thing but with the right people- sure.

Day 10: Smell- F/m 📰😴😍🛀🐈

Choice quote: “Belinda had also woken up from sexy dreams at night to the feeling of Ray’s head buried in her cunt.”

HypnoBS- 3. Some parts are more plausible than others. We’re outside my realm of experience here so others could probably rank more accurately.

Day 11: Broadcast- Hypnovirus/f 📰💻🛀

Choice quote: “It felt important to present herself to the screen in a way that demonstrated her vulnerability and openness to instruction.”

HypnoBS- 4. Probably not likely, but I could see this kind of symbolic bleed with the right person pretty easily.

Day 12: Stage- M/m 📰😍🌈😴

HypnoBS- 5. At least as far as the hypnosis goes

Day 13: Bath- no gender specified 🔊🛀😴

Choice quote: *insert rambling about Pat Collins here*

HypnoBS- 5. Also a high general BS score. I was tired and needed to finish a thing.

Day 14: Machine- M/f 📰😴💻😍

Choice quote: “For as long as she could remember, Deidre had longed for self-annhilation.”

HypnoBS- 1. That’s not how brains work.

Day 15: Ooze- there’s a m and a f 📰😴🛀

Choice quote: “For example, your badge- did you know that putting all the stickers on the top of your badge like that usually means that you’re a hypnotist?”

Amy’s eyes widened a bit. “It does?”

HypnoBS- 2. Sadly.

Day 16: Wedding- something/f 📰👻

Choice quote: “She knew then that she was alone. No one could help her. No one could even see her.”

HypnoBS- 1.

If you’ve liked my stories, please consider leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Also I’d be happy to give extra information on any of the characters or a bit of what happens next if you want to send me an ask about any of these.

#Hypnovember #master post

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