Lithium Orotate: Miracle Mineral or Subtle Sabotage? (Potential Side Effects)

Lithium orotate is having a moment. If you’ve spent more than five minutes browsing nootropic forums, Reddit threads, or biohacking subcultures, you’ve probably seen it mentioned—sometimes with cult-like enthusiasm. People swear by it for lifting their mood, calming anxiety, helping them sleep, or just taking the edge off a rough day. It’s marketed as a … Read more

The Lithium Microdose: Why This Trace Mineral Is Quietly Helping People Feel Better

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I didn’t think much of it the first time I heard it. A friend mentioned he’d been taking low-dose lithium—lithium orotate, to be exact—and said it helped him feel more emotionally stable. Not because he was depressed or anything clinical. Just… a little “off” more often than he liked. His mood was steadier now, his … Read more

Vitamin D3 and the Silent Epidemic: How Gary Brecka Connects Deficiency to Chronic Illness

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We all know that vitamin D is important. It’s one of the few nutrients our body can produce on its own—just step outside and soak in some sunlight, right? But what if there’s more to the story? What if your low energy, bad sleep, stubborn weight, and dark moods weren’t just “personality quirks” or signs … Read more

Berberine or Why My 70-Year-Old Uncle Eats Italian Pastries—and Still Has Abs

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Last year, I spent a week with my 70-year-old uncle. We were on vacation, and while I was already mentally preparing to offset the damage of buttery croissants and rich Italian pastries with protein shakes and intermittent fasting, he was… not. He ate everything.He savored dessert.He looked amazing. And I don’t mean “good for his … Read more

Momordica charantia: Why Thai Grandmas and Biohackers Both Swear by This Spiky Plant

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The first time I tried bitter melon, I was in my twenties, sitting in a dimly lit Asian restaurant with a friend who had that look—you know, the one people get right before they drop some culinary dare on you. He grinned and said, “You’ve never tasted something this bitter… but somehow it’s good.” Honestly, … Read more

Why Purple Cream Is the Pain Relief Secret Your Chiropractor Already Knows About

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Let’s be honest: most over-the-counter pain relief creams are about as effective as rubbing your sore muscles with minty disappointment. You’ve probably tried the usual suspects—those menthol-heavy gels that make your skin tingle and your wallet lighter, with little else to show for it. But here’s something different: Purple Cream by Anesthall. You’ve probably never … Read more

CareSTAT Wound Dressing Gel: The Hospital Didn’t Want Me to Know About This Stuff

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It started with two insect bites. Nothing dramatic—just your average, everyday, annoying-as-hell bug bites. I scratched them, as one does, and went about my life thinking they’d clear up in a day or two. Except they didn’t. Instead, they got worse. Then they got weird. Swollen, angry, red—like something out of a CDC training video. … Read more