Hodgepodge: All things that don't fit on-going threads

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Prevent Alzheimer’s & Dementia (Dr Bredesen)

• July 5, 2025
• 490K Subscribers
• The Primal Podcast

Eat high fat to prevent and reverse Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Dr. Dale Bredesen.

• "The End Of Alzheimer’s"
• "The Ageless Brain"
• Precision Medicine Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease

45 million of the currently living Americans are set to die of Alzheimer's, and the signature of Alzheimer's is insulin resistance. Therefore, this is not a disease of old age; it's a disease that can affect anyone.

My guest today is Dr. Dale Bredesen, a world-renowned brain expert and best-selling author, who knows the cause of Alzheimer's and dementia, and has published studies to show reversal of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's with a high-fat diet.

In Dr. Bredesen's published trial, they looked at people who were in the third and fourth phase, that is to say, mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. 84% of them improved their cognitive scores. "We're seeing a reversal of decline. We're seeing sustained improvements. We're seeing people with normal cognition enhance their cognitive abilities by doing the right things. This is a very exciting time!”

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6UgM-zrrpZA

00:00 Intro
01:21 Prevalence of Alzheimer's and dementia
04:11 Is Alzheimer's and dementia preventable & reversible?
05:39 Difference between brain diseases: Alzheimer's and dementia
11:09 Brain diseases are complex metabolic diseases
14:45 6 key drivers of Alzheimer's and dementia
24:42 Medications alone don't work
29:04 Strategies to detoxify chemicals (microplastics)
33:57 Genetics for Alzheimer's and dementia
40:05 Warning signs + symptoms of cognitive decline
45:59 Tool: New blood test for Alzheimer's
48:14 Efficacy of drug therapy vs nutritional interventions
51:28 Tool: The Recode Protocol to end Alzheimer's
56:39 Tool: High-fat diets to prevent cognitive decline
01:03:49 Exogenous ketones, curcumin, fructose
01:10:32 Tool: Dr Bredesen's best strategies to prevent cognitive decline
01:14:03 Watch next

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Why Diabetic People Should Never Eat Starch

It all breaks down into sugar. Which spikes your blood sugar. Which raises your insulin. So the spike blood sugar, that is one of the definitions of diabetes, high blood sugar...then the high insulin virtually forces the body to store fat. If your insulin is high, you cannot burn your fat.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=A2r3qTd-8TY

[Ewan]

Giant Amethyst geode.

I had no idea they came this big. One of the largest mines for these huge geodes is in Uruguay.

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He missed 26 out 27 hidden cameras.




We tested five ways to find hidden cameras
in hotels and house rentals (10 min)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=h77un7ry5bY

[grapevine]

The Holocaust You’ve Never Heard Of

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=LpAr3N-cE0U

11:33
Natalie Morris asks why the contribution by the Asian community to WW2 in terms of lives lost has never been acknowledged in the same way as that of the Jews.

She has a point. The Japanese were every bit as barbaric as the Nazis and it's estimated that between 14 and 20 million Chinese civilians were killed during the Japanese invasion of China, yet they hardly ever get a mention. Shiro Ishi was every bit as bad as Dr Mengele, but we've never heard of him.

I wonder whether our current leaders are aware that between 70 & 85 million people altogether were killed in WW2, an unforgivable waste of creativity and potential lost forever. Since technological and diplomatic alternatives now exist to resolve disputes without violence, war as it stands now is surely passe?

[Raskolnikov]

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Giant Amethyst geode.

I had no idea they came this big. One of the largest mines for these huge geodes is in Uruguay.

The universe in a shell. Reminds me of the nights staring at the stars and losing yourself...

[Tintin]

Something awe inspiring from last Christmas, 2024 - from Brian Rommele

Touching the Sun…

At 3.7 million miles, we got closer to the sun than ever in history.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe using the Wide-Field Imager for Solar Probe (WISPR) recorded this during its closest approach to the Sun.

[Tintin]

Andrew McCarthy is an amateur astronomy photographer and I've been checking on his many beautiful genuine photographs via X. He's shot some pretty amazing stuff and has a kind of mini-series of shots of the ISS with the Moon, and Sun, as backdrops.

Here's a dramatic shot of the ISS shot in front of the Moon taken maybe even this week:



This from mid-June:



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Here he describes how he captures these shots:

Capturing the International Space Station
June 22, 2022

Link: https://cosmicbackground.io/blogs/le...-space-station



Raw footage that he shot of the ISS:

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Jeffrey Epstein Was A Front! The Collapse Has Already Started! | Eric Weinstein

A shout-out to grapevine for this video.

• The Diary Of A CEO
• 11.2 M subscribers
• 1,186,587 views in 19 hours

Eric Weinstein sounds the alarm on AI threats, corrupt science, drone warfare, nuclear war, and deep-state secrets like Epstein. A world-renowned thinker, he asks: Are Elon Musk and the laws of physics our only escape route?

Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital, and one of today’s most provocative intellectuals. He is also the host of the popular podcast ‘The Portal’, where he tackles controversial topics - from the failures of academia to the rise of AI, the limits of physics, and the urgent breakthroughs we need.

In this explosive interview, he explains:

• Why the post-World War II global order is collapsing, and what comes next.
• How AI and drone warfare are changing war forever.
• How modern life distracts us from existential threats.
• Why we must leave Earth if we want a future for humanity.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=I-iyGGPabpI

00:00 This Interview Will Change How You See the World
00:02:49 Why Nobody’s Talking About What Actually Matters
00:04:26 Are We Already in the Most Dangerous Era of Human History?
00:13:47 We’ve Lost Our Sense of Meaning — And It's Killing Us
00:15:08 Why You're More Lost Than You Realise
00:18:13 Society Is Quietly Falling Apart… Here’s How
00:19:59 The Systems You Trust Are Failing You
00:29:33 AI Is Coming Faster Than Anyone’s Prepared For
00:29:59 This Is What Happens When Machines Outsmart Us
00:41:45 Chess Proves the Human Brain Is Already Outdated
00:43:44 What Every Young Person Needs to Know About the Future
01:00:32 AD BREAK
01:05:41 Did America Engineer the Two-State Solution?
01:17:47 Intelligence Is Broken — Who's Really in Charge?
01:26:23 Collapse Doesn’t Warn You — It Just Happens
01:29:57 AD BREAK
01:31:52 Are We Living in the Wrong Version of Reality?
02:00:11 The Dark Truth About Jeffrey Epstein
02:13:13 Why I Can’t Speak Freely on My Own Podcast
02:23:10 The One Piece of Advice That Changed My Life

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If You’ve Never Taken 20g of Creatine, Watch THIS Immediately

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EojrazbSF8Q

(6:13)
There's been a lot of interest online in creatine lately and I have some to supplement my fitness routine. 3-5g daily is recommended, taken in juice or water.
Creatine is made in the body naturally but not, apparently, in the quantities needed for optimum fitness and/or aging bodies. I've only taken it once (3g) and of course haven't noticed any benefit yet, but is it really the best thing sinced sliced bread? Rhonda Patrick seems to think so.

The above video discusses:
• Should everyone be supplementing with creatine?
• Why vegans may benefit most from creatine supplementation
• Why 5 grams of creatine isn't enough for brain benefits
• Her personal creatine supplementation strategy
• The creatine dose that combats sleep deprivation

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Whenever someone is self mastered, what have they accomplished?

Something that nobody can take from them. Nobody can take all that knowledge, all that skill, all that experience.

Self mastery is more important than what a university can teach. A university can teach you how to think, but it doesn't teach you mastery. ~ Joe Navarro

Former FBI Agent: If They Do This Please RUN!
Narcissists Favourite Trick To Control You!

Former FBI Agent Reveals the Hidden Behaviours That Expose Lies, Build Power & Win Negotiations.

Joe Navarro spent 25 years in the FBI catching spies and decoding human behavior. In this episode, he shares the powerful secrets of body language, psychological influence, and negotiation mastery that the government uses—but most people never learn.

From spotting deception in a single glance to taking control of a room without saying a word, Joe breaks down the nonverbal cues that shape every interaction in your life.

You’ll learn:

• How to detect lies in seconds
• The body language signals that scream insecurity
• FBI techniques for dominating negotiations
• Why first impressions are formed in under 3 milliseconds
• How to train confidence like a muscle
• And the subtle signals you’re unknowingly sending right now

Plus, Joe shares real spy stories, including the tiny mistake that gave one away—and how posture, eye contact, and even how you carry flowers can reveal everything.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZuiIvevLg40

00:00 Intro
02:11 25 Years in the FBI – What I Learned About Human Behavior
04:16 The Most Valuable Thing I Give People
07:01 Apply This Knowledge & You'll Never Be Manipulated Again
10:58 My FBI Career
11:47 Inside the FBI's Secret Behavioral Program
14:47 How I Caught Real Spies
21:54 A Spy Exposed by a Bunch of Flowers
26:28 How Many Spies Are Hiding Among Us?
29:02 Why Body Language Could Save or Destroy You
34:29 First Impressions Happen in Milliseconds
37:19 The Science of Human Synchrony
44:01 Eyebrow Knitting & What It Reveals
45:54 What Eyelid Touching Really Means
49:31 What Your Lips Are Secretly Saying
51:00 The Supersternal Notch – Body Language’s Secret Weapon
55:39 FBI Strategies to Win Any Negotiation
1:02:35 Why You MUST Write Down Your Goal Before Negotiating
1:06:37 Subtle Moves That Give You Total Control
1:10:53 How to Walk Into a Room with Authority
1:14:54 Why Height and Posture Subconsciously Matter
1:20:11 What Clues in Someone’s Posture Should You Look For?
1:25:45 The Power of Observing What Others Miss
1:27:28 Can You Actually Train Confidence?
1:31:45 Don’t Let Your Voice Betray You
1:34:06 Why Cadence Is a Power Tool
1:36:17 How to Use Hand Gestures Like a Pro
1:37:58 The Eye Contact Rule That Builds Trust
1:39:25 How to Greet Someone to Win Them Instantly
1:42:45 Should You Be Taking Notes in Meetings?
1:45:53 Handshakes That Command Respect
1:48:18 Toxic Leadership Behaviors to Avoid
1:49:10 Self-Mastery Starts with This
1:51:28 Why Action Beats Knowledge
1:52:58 Psychological Comfort in Communication
1:57:35 How to Spot a Narcissist
2:03:43 Narcissism vs Self-Belief
2:05:38 How This Work Changed Me
2:10:58 My Proudest Day in the FBI
2:12:46 The One Thing That Connects Us All
2:14:29 What People Say They Like About Me

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This Mysterious Drug Can Erase Addiction ‘Virtually Overnight’ | Wall Street Journal

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tBz2TTEdFSs

(8:19)

A short but interesting video outlining breaking opioid dependence quickly and for good. Would be wonderful if it also worked on other addictions, like alcohol for instance.At between $5,000-$15,000 for treatment it's not cheap, but weigh in the costs of drug dependency and a life of freedom, it seems to be worth the cost.

"The opioid crisis continues to claim lives and devastate communities. A little-known powerful psychedelic called ibogaine has been touted for its remarkable ability to erase years of addiction and withdrawal in just one session. But ibogaine remains illegal in the U.S., causing thousands of Americans to cross borders into places like Mexico and Brazil to receive treatment.

WSJ visits a clinic called Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana, Mexico, to follow one patient's journey through this intense and unorthodox treatment.

Chapters:
0:00 The opioid crisis
0:50 Ibogaine, explained
2:47 What an ibogaine experience is like
3:39 Conventional opioid treatments
4:55 Ibogaine studies and potential risks
6:30 Texas Ibogaine Initiative

I have been so interested in Ibogaine since I read about it in 2005.

W. Bryan Hubbard is a veteran attorney and policy advocate for Ibogaine. He is the CEO of Americans For Ibogaine, and previously served as the 1st chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission.

Bryan joins Theo to talk about all things Ibogaine. They discuss how it’s used to treat symptoms of addiction and PTSD, their own experiences with plant based medicine, and how government corruption can stop new treatments from reaching a broad audience.

W. Bryan Hubbard: / w_bryan_hubbard

Americans for Ibogaine: https://www.americansforibogaine.org/

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=hyW5b1v3FGw

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5 Health Checkups You Should Avoid After 70
That May Harm You More Than Help

• NOTE: This video includes procedures that are safer, simpler, and much less likely to lead to unnecessary interventions.

Think your annual checkups are keeping you safe? Think again. This video reveals the 5 health tests that could be silently harming you—including one that raises your cancer risk by 5%, and another that leads to unnecessary surgeries in 1 out of 3 cases. Backed by real science and terrifying stats doctors won’t tell you.

From misleading memory scans to overused colonoscopies, we’re exposing what 99% of seniors don’t know about these so-called “routine tests.”

• #5 - 1:40 - Bone density scans
  
• #4 - 4:31 - Brain MRI for memory loss
  
• #3 - 7:15 - Cardiac stress test
  
• #2 - 10:04 - Colonoscopy
  
• #1 - 12:28 - Annual full-body CT scans

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=JLa7tsq6K8Y

[Kryztian]

[grapevine]

Vitamin D Expert: The Fastest Way To Dementia & The Dangerous Lie You've Been Told About Sunlight!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wQJlGHVmdrA

(2:05:15)
Another longish interview (sorry) from the Diary of a CEO Channel, but this one is really interesting for anyone interested in prolonging their health.

"Is your daily routine ruining your health? Is THIS habit silently triggering dementia?
Vitamin D Expert Dr. Roger Seheult (MedCram) reveals how sunlight exposure, caffeine intake, and sleep can impact cancer risk, accelerate dementia, and fry your dopamine brain!

Dr. Roger Seheult is a world-leading doctor in internal medicine, lung health, critical care, and sleep medicine. As co-founder of MedCram, he’s helped millions understand how vitamin D, sunlight, mitochondria, and circadian rhythms impact disease, brain health, and longevity.

In this powerful interview, he explains:
◻️How just 2 minutes of morning sunlight can boost dopamine by 250%.
◻️The daily habit increasing your cancer risk (and how to fix it).
◻️What caffeine does to your sleep, hormones, and mental clarity.
◻️How red and infrared light boost your mitochondria.
◻️How sleep, light, and nutrition create a blueprint for longevity.

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:12 What Is Roger Aiming to Accomplish?
03:13 The 8 Pillars of Health
08:58 Story of Henry: A Fungal Lung Disease Patient
20:25 Why Our Mitochondria Need Sunlight
27:31 Sunlight and Viruses: Impact on COVID-19
29:45 Vitamin D and Lower Risk in COVID Patients
33:40 Benefits of Using Infrared Light Devices
47:35 Could More Sunlight Help You Live Longer?
51:05 Does the Sun Really Cause Melanoma?
54:22 Are Humans Meant to Live Outside?
57:16 Is It Worth Wearing an Infrared Light Mask?
59:16 How to Get Infrared Light on a Cloudy Day
01:07:59 Optimal Time of Day to Get Sunlight
01:09:19 Circadian Rhythm and Light Exposure
01:11:13 Benefits of SAD Light Therapy
01:12:47 Can Looking Through a Window Help Circadian Rhythm?
01:14:56 Why Should We Avoid Bright Screens at Night?
01:17:16 Should the Bedroom Be Completely Dark at Night?
01:19:08 Do Vitamin D Supplements Work?
01:20:59 Possible Consequences of Vitamin D Overdose
01:21:47 The Role of Vitamin D in the Body
01:23:45 Do Cravings Signal Nutrient Deficiencies?
01:25:20 Water’s Role in the Body
01:27:05 Interferons and the Innate Immune System
01:32:37 Importance of Hydration for Fighting Infections
01:34:20 Should We Use Hot and Cold Therapy Together?
01:35:55 Impact of Tree Aromas on Immunity
01:38:29 Do Indoor CO₂ Levels Matter?
01:39:15 How Can We Optimize Indoor Air Quality?
01:40:22 Faith as a Way to Deal With Stress and Anxiety
01:42:27 Conditional vs. Unconditional Forgiveness and Stress
01:45:40 Are People Who Believe in God Generally Healthier?
01:47:19 Roger’s Experience Witnessing Death
01:48:59 A Miraculous Story: Anoxic Brain Injury Recovery
01:59:02 Should Hospital Patients Be Taken Outside?
01:59:42 Are Melatonin Supplements Good for Sleep?
02:00:30 Side Effects of Melatonin Supplements "

PS: Dr Seheults' reply to the last question posed (not listed above) by a previous guest, is really thought provoking. I just loved this interview, which is easily on a par (but completely different) to that of Eric Weinstein recently. The common denominator must be Steven Bartlet himself. . .

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Posted by grapevine (here)
[PS: Dr Seheults' reply to the last question posed (not listed above) by a previous guest, is really thought provoking. I just loved this interview, which is easily on a par (but completely different) to that of Eric Weinstein recently. The common denominator must be Steven Bartlet himself. . .

Dr. Roger Seheult is a great teacher—calm, clear, and super informative. And Steven Bartlett? He improves the world, one podcast at a time. They make the world a better place.
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[Richter]

China Just Convinced 70% of the World to Turn off GPS (12:35)
China just launched a new GPS system called Beidou & it's going to change the entire
future of how the world uses GPS. In today's video we break down everything you need
to know about China's Beidou satellite system and why it will become one of the biggest
geopolitical stories yet

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lKpWOUOttrI

[Johnnycomelately]

Posted by Richter (here)
China Just Convinced 70% of the World to Turn off GPS (12:35)
China just launched a new GPS system called Beidou & it's going to change the entire
future of how the world uses GPS. In today's video we break down everything you need
to know about China's Beidou satellite system and why it will become one of the biggest
geopolitical stories yet

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lKpWOUOttrI

Richter, this is a “white monkey” propaganda video from the CCP. Even seems AI to me.

To your knowledge, what statements in this vid are true? And why did you post it?

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A shoutout to Mark for this tweet.

Posted by Mark (Star Mariner) (here)
Who knew? Not me.

https://x.com/wideawake_media/status...48343056363530
Wide Awake Media
@wideawake_media
"When you think you're drinking from a can, you're not drinking from a can. You're drinking from a plastic bag that's inside of a can."

"And you're getting all those microplastics, those hormone disrupting chemicals, and all those negative things absorbing into your drink."

"So avoid the cans and go for glass, stainless steel or copper."

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Popular BPA-Free Beverage Brands

These companies have publicly stated they use BPA-free liners or packaging, though formulations may vary by country or product type:

Sparkling Water & Soda

• LaCroix - Uses BPA-free liners in all cans
• Spindrift - BPA-free; uses real fruit juice
• Waterloo Sparkling Water -BPA-free aluminum cans
• Zevia - Stevia-sweetened sodas, BPA-free cans
• Blue Sky Soda - Owned by Coca-Cola but uses BPA-free cans for most varieties
• Hansen’s Natural Soda - Claims BPA-free packaging (check specific SKUs)

Dairy & Plant-Based Beverages

• Califia Farms - Mostly uses plastic bottles or Tetra Pak; no BPA used
• Organic Valley - BPA-free lining in all cans and cartons
• Eden Foods - Among the first to go BPA-free; uses oleoresin linings in bean and tomato cans

Canned Food

• Amy’s Kitchen - BPA-free cans
• Wild Planet - BPA-free seafood cans
• Muir Glen - BPA-free tomato cans (uses alternative liners)
• Native Forest - BPA-free coconut milk and other canned goods

How to Check If a Product is BPA-Free

• Look for “BPA-Free” or “non-BPA lining” on the label or company website.
• Use the EWG Food Scores database (Eat Well Guide) or apps like Yuka or Think Dirty to scan product safety.
• Contact the manufacturer. Many respond to packaging questions.

* EWG uses three factors to score foods: Nutrition, Ingredient Concerns, and the Degree of Processing.