Still going strong on the clomid - the key thing for me is it makes me passionate about stuff and life again. I'm not sure about the long term side effects of doing this, but i've gotten so much done on it. My test with phenylpiracetam went a bit wrong, it caused a whole bunch of neurological symptoms in me which I didn't like (I'm sensitive to chemicals) - hopefully not much long term damage, but i'm on my usual r enervation regiment for a while
I also took out Q10 and PQQ, not because it wasn't working, but I suspect it worked too well. It made me awake to the point where my brain seems like it wasn't resting enough, like it didn't feel balanced. I think I'm not at the age where my mitochondria needs Q10 yet - it felt like over supplementation for me.
I've ordered oxytocin so i'm looking forward to test that out, i'm also considering being on antibiotics on the long term for a variety of reasons such as anti inflammation and skin problems.
On a more shallow note, i'm interested in experimenting with elevator shoes and seeing if a height boost will make a difference (I just got some height boosting insoles that arrive and seem comfortable, but limited), plus i'm noticing using organic masks really help keeping your face feel great...going a bit american psycho here...make sure you clean your face first before adding toner or using a mask. (korean brands are cheap and great)
Also trying to get more vegetables in my diet, but thats difficult - I read you really want like 9 cups of vegetable and fruit which sounds like really hard work. Things get weirder - I've ordered this calcium 2 aep supplement, something that a german doctor called dr hans nieber, it could be complete BS but I figured cheap to try (http://en.wikipedia....s_Alfred_Nieper)
Been a lot more proactive recently, I think this anti-aging thing is the real deal and its going to become big when it really becomes a market, unfortunately at the moment its a bit of a crapshoot. You see I realised there is no real commercial interest in improving peoples lives medically, because companies can't make money off cheap one time solution, thats why a lot of promising therapies like TULIP are simply not pursued. The sparse availability of "good" information from large funded societies and corporations, and the low maintenance and effort on useful websites that do provide interesting information proves my point.
^ Don't think there is a conspiracy here, I just think its natural because there is no real incentive long term wise for any company to invent something that benefited humans but cannot translate into good long term profits. In fact there is much incentive for companies to keep people in the dark so they need to keep purchasing overpriced palliatives.
That's cool Major. Hormone optimization is extremely important...and often hard to come by. I'm glad clomid's been working well for you. Stimulating your own production seems like a much better option than exogenous testosterone.
PQQ and CoQ10 can be very stimulating. Interestingly, I've found that if I feel a little overstimulated by them the laser actually helps even out the stimulation and turn it into a consistent flow of energy for the day. It also works the other way as well. If I'm not quite feeling 100%, the laser seems to give me that little boost to get me up there. My guess (if I'm not just imagining this...which I could be) is that the laser is not 'stimulating' per se, but regulatory. It'll be interesting to keep watching as more studies come out and shed some light on this.
Regarding antibiotics...I'm no expert here, however, I would be VERY cautious and only take them if absolutely necessary. Our gut biome is extremely important. All those trillions of little critters are basically a part of us and should be considered on par with a kidney or a liver imo. They help us digest food, they manufacture nutrients for us, and they have extensive communication with the rest of our body. It's a pretty major thing to kill them and I would encourage you to know exactly what the effects will be before you take anything. Sometimes it's a good thing, often it's not.
Quote 1: "According to this study, treatment with antibiotics can alter this symbiosis from early stages of the treatment. 'Although some of the changes are oscillatory and can be reversed at the end of the treatment, others seem irreversible.'" [underline mine] Quote 2: "Although the research "shows for the first time that gut bacteria presents a lower capacity to produce proteins, as well as deficiencies in key activities, during and after the treatment," explains Moya. Specifically, the study suggests that the gut microbiota shows less capacity to absorb iron, digest certain foods and produce essential molecules for the organism."http://www.scienceda...30109081145.htm Don't worry about being 'shallow'. =) I could write an entire treatise on the misuse and misunderstanding of this term in modern society. You're perfectly fine to care about your external appearance, imo. Social skills, grooming, self-presentation, etc...all these are very important in life. Enhancing these areas will massively improve your mood and outlook and will have physical, epigenetic changes that will lead to long term expression of genes related to confidence, enjoyment, excitement...aka zest for life. Check out the cognitive psychology/neuroscience literature for more info on how human to human interactions change us on a physical level. Given a little practice, you can create a loop between yourself and others that will positively alter the course of your life.
Lifts...Unless you are well below the average height for your country I would not recommend these. Even then, I'd be pretty cautious here. I've experimented pretty extensively with lifts over the past few years (even though I'm slightly above average U.S. height) and in my experience other things matter WAY more in interactions with men AND women. I would try changing many other variables first...grooming, hair style (this is huge), clothing style, clothing fit, brands of shoes and clothes, body language, voice inflections/volume, humor, attitude, intelligence, etc. EVERYTHING that we do or don't do communicates to others who we are and what role we play in society. You'll most likely find that you don't need lifts to get the life you want...even if you're 5'2".
Whew, that's enough for now. Feel free to ask me any questions if you want to discuss some of this stuff. As always, just my opinions. Take what works, use it to enhance your life, and drop the rest. Glad to hear you're doing well man.
Edited by lostfalco, 12 August 2013 - 04:58 PM.
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