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Here’s how Alan gained a sharper mind in his sixties.

The earlier we invest in cognitive reserves, the better for long-term health, but it is never too late at any age. I introduced Alan last year in a story about detoxifying his body naturally. He is now 66, and like his body, his mental abilities are sharper than before, thanks to his healthy lifestyle choices, optimism, […]

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CHOSEN STORIES FROM ROB HOURMOUNT’S HEALTH COLLECTION ON MEDIUM

CURATED COLLECTION: Let’s make invisible stories visible series #05 Dear Subscribers, ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications are diverse and inclusive, supporting 19K+ writers. Our goal is to give curated reading options to valued readers and to help the writers build their audience by creating visibility for their profiles and stories. We encourage collaboration by cross-pollinating all levels of […]

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Neurostimulation

Stimulate Your Brain with 10 Tech Tools to Improve Your Mental Health Image created by the author using the PicSo software If drugs and traditional therapies aren’t helping with your pain, neurological, or mental health conditions, there is still hope. Neurostimulation is now mainstream and used by caring healthcare professionals to improve neurological and mental health […]

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The Pitfalls of Keto Diets and Intermittent Fasting and How to Avoid Them

One of the significant challenges of implementing ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting is the initial “keto flu” phase that many people experience. This period of flu-like symptoms can be highly discouraging and may deter individuals from continuing the diet. However, these symptoms are temporary and typically resolve within a few days to a few weeks as the body adapts […]

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The Evolving Role of DNA Tests in the Emergence of Personalized Medicine

Despite drawbacks, DNA tests and genetic info look necessary due to potential health benefits, availability, and affordability, based on my 15 years of experience. DNA testing is a relatively new technology that shows the potential to revolutionize our understanding of genetics and improve healthcare with the emergence of personalized medicine and proactive healthcare. This piece […]

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How I Embrace Negative Criticism and What You Can Learn from My Decades of Experience.

Negative criticism is a double-edged sword. If done correctly, it can increase your creativity and productivity. If performed incorrectly, it can harm your mental health. But finding the right balance is possible.

My goal is to provide step-by-step instructions to guide and assist you in effectively handling and benefiting from negative criticism leveraging my decades of experience as a scientist, inventor, writer, and entrepreneur.

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My Battle with Carbs: How I Learned to Let Go of Anger and Take Control with Intellect and Intuition.

The unexpected lessons learned and actions taken when I discovered carbs and fiber weren’t essential nutrients for humans. Overcoming Challenges with Personal Responsibility: How I Transformed Adversity into Opportunity I wrote this story to share a transformative experience that ultimately improved my health and well-being using my intellect, intuition, and adversity quotient. I intend to provide […]

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COLLECTION OF INTERESTING RELATIONSHIPS IN PERSONAL STORIES

SELECTED STORIES PUBLISHED ON MEDIUM Some people leave remarkable impressions on our lives. Friends, relatives, colleagues, professionals, mentors, community members, and even strangers can play a role in our decision-making. Beautiful relationships remain in fond memories, whether they bring joy or grief. I met numerous people who appeared at the right time in my life, […]

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Sample ARticles from Euphoria on Medium

Selected pieces from health, mental health, fitness, lifestyle, and self-improvement topics Dear Subscribers. I have written around 2,000 articles on Medium since 2019, hosting only around 10% of the selected articles on Euphoria for my regular subscribers interested in health and self-improvement topics. I strive to provide carefully curated content for my audience. I host […]

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7 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Decline and Impairment

The earlier actions we take, the slower the decline can be. This article focuses on cognitive health, highlighting the risk factors for cognitive decline and impairment. I provide seven practical tips to prevent progress based on healthy lifestyle approaches. Cognitive decline refers to the gradual impairment of the nervous system and the brain regions affecting the […]

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How to Reduce Visceral Fat and Increase Brown Fat with Two Practical Steps

Knowing the health risks of visceral fat and understanding the benefits of brown fat by following practical tips Improving Fat Metabolism with Two Practical Approaches Scientific studies indicate that visceral fat accumulation poses serious health risks. In contrast, brown fat provides significant benefits. The medical literature informs us of two types of body fat, namely […]

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How to Go to a Fat-Adapted State

Response to a reader requesting clarification on how to transform into a fat-adapted state Context A mature-aged reader reached out to me on my website, requesting clarification on how to transform themselves into a fat-adapted state. He asked for step-by-step guidance based on my experience. I explain my approach to fat-adaption, using fat as the […]

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Three Tips to Eliminate Food Cravings

Food cravings and the irresistible urge to eat are major causes of unnecessary weight gain leading to metabolic disorders A Holistic Approach to Food Cravings for Metabolic Flexibility and Healthy Weight Management Food cravings and the irresistible urge to eat unhealthy food are significant causes of weight gain leading to metabolic disorders. For example, as […]

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How to Get a Healthy Self-Employed Life

Insights from 40 years of employment in demanding workplaces explaining health and well-being benefits of self-employment after tasting it as sense of freedom Why I Still Work as Semi-Retired Entrepreneur and Keep Writing, Researching, and Producing Unless we inherit millions of dollars, luxury houses, and expensive properties from our wealthy parents or other family members or […]

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How to Get Insulin Sensitive & Reduce Risks of Major Metabolic Disorders

Practical lifestyle solutions, health benefits of eliminating insulin resistance, and having an insulin-sensitive body Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity in a Nutshell Our health heavily depends on the functioning of metabolism. As I posted several articles about insulin resistance within fat loss and healthy weight management perspectives, my subscribers want to know more about insulin’s impact and […]

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Ten Practical Steps Fixed Lucy’s Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Her unbearable fatigue looked like a metaphorical onion with multiple layers. Addressing each layer with the help of medical specialists and a psychotherapist identified underlying causes and solved Lucy’s chronic fatigue syndrome holistically. Then, she re-experienced an abundance of energy. Why Lucy Felt So Tired All the Time Lucy always felt tired and sluggish in her mid-twenties. […]

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Fixing Three Health Conditions Accelerated Rosalia’s Fat Loss

These cultural and health issues were causing her fat gain, brain fog, anxiety, and mild depression. The Cultural Effects of Food In Rosalia’s Weight Gain Since her childhood, Rosalia has had significant digestive issues. Her parents migrated from South Italy had a solid hedonistic tendency towards food. Her immediate and extended family considered food as entertainment […]

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Valuable Life Lessons from Personal Stories On Medium

A summary of valuable perspectives gained from people whose paths crossed with mine via serendipitous encounters Interesting Relationships in Personal Stories Some people leave remarkable impressions on our lives. Friends, relatives, colleagues, professionals, mentors, community members, even strangers can play a role in our decision-making. Beautiful relationships remain in fond memories whether they bring joy or […]

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Three Practical Postural Tips Learned from a Physiotherapist to Beat Back Pain

Why ergonomics and good posture is critical for physical and mental health and how we correct postural issues My Poignant Experience of Back Pain Living with pain was not fun when I worked full time and studied part-time ambitiously. Fortunately, my private health insurance covered alternative therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, kinesiology, myotherapy, remedial massage, and acupuncture […]

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Why Do We Need Vitamin K2?

The importance of vitamin K2 (menaquinones) for cardiovascular, kidney, osteoporosis, and dental health based on a review of scientific papers I have been using vitamin D for a long time. I did not know about K2 (menaquinone) in my younger years but heard a lot about K1 (phylloquinone). I thought they had the same functions. […]

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Three Tips to Prevent & Treat ObesityThe obesity epidemic causes suffering and kills millions of people, but it is preventable

Obesity is preventable and treatable. According to World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Almost 2 billion people are overweight. Unfortunately, over 340 million children and adolescents were overweight or obese in 2016. WHO coined the term “globesity” for the obesity epidemic. “At the other end of the malnutrition scale, obesity […]

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Updates from Euphoria on Medium

Selected articles from health, mental health, fitness, lifestyle, and self-improvement topics Dear Subscribers. I have written around 1550 articles on Medium since 2019, hosting only around 10% of the selected articles on Euphoria for my loyal readers interested in health and self-improvement topics. I strive to provide carefully curated content for my audience. I host […]

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January 2022 Updates from Euphoria

Selected articles from health, mental health, fitness, lifestyle, and self-improvement topics Dear Subscribers. Happy February. This post is my second newsletter for subscribers of Euphoria. As mentioned in the previous post, I have written around 1550 articles on Medium since 2019, hosting only around 10% of the selected articles on Euphoria for my loyal readers […]

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Curated 100 Articles on Vocal Media

In this post, I share my selected 100 articles published on Vocal Media. If you enjoy writing, you can join Vocal as a creator to find your voice, reach out to a broad audience, and earn income from your articles. I also write on Medium and NewsBreak.  Please enjoy these articles freely available to all Internet users. Design Thinking for […]

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Longevity Tips

Sorry to disappoint you, but there is no cure to death at this stage. However, most of us want to live as long as possible. Having a quality life even at older ages matters to us. I can’t imagine anyone who wants to suffer from physical and mental pain at any age. Many longevity scientists […]

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12 Bullet Proof Life Hacks

12 Bullet Proof Life Hacks Hundreds of physical, mental, and emotional constructs impact our personal and professional development. So there are many more in my life, but these 12 life-hacks are only highlights that made a significant impact. I encapsulate them and explain each point briefly on how they produced excellent results in all domains. 1 — Ketosis […]

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Recent Studies on Neurological Effects of Covid-19

This section provides indications on neurological effects of the Covid-19 virus from several scientific papers and medical articles that I recently reviewed from reliable sources. According to this paper, “increasing evidence suggests that infection with Sars-CoV-2 causes neurological deficits in a substantial proportion of affected patients. While these symptoms arise acutely during the course of […]

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Dysautonomia in Awareness MonthWhy does dysautonomia matter, and what can we do about it now?

Dysautonomia affects over 70 million people globally. The condition relates to our well-being, physical and mental health. October is dysautonomia awareness month. Dysautonomia International launched the first Dysautonomia Awareness Month campaign in October 2012. Since then, many people have participated in collaborative activities. These activities aim to reduce diagnostic delays, improve resources, create compassion for […]

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How Saunas Can Improve Cardiovascular Health

A brief review of scientific studies for heat therapy on hemodynamic function and overall heart health As a long-term sauna user, I wrote about the benefits of dry saunas, especially in the longevity context. In previous articles, my focus was on epigenetic expressions caused by dry sauna heat. In this post, I introduce a few […]

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How Jennifer Healed Her Brain Fog

A 64 year old breast cancer survivor naturally cured mental fatigue with simple lifestyle changes orchestrated by healthcare professionals Six hundred million people worldwide suffer from cognitive dysfunction. Brain fog is one of the conditions related to cognitive dysfunction. Like many people, I also suffered from brain fog, ironically in my younger years when I […]

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Rewiring Brain by Activating BDNF & β-Hydroxybutyrate

How to initiate neurogenesis and enhance cognitive reserves with simple lifestyle habits Using this empowering knowledge, my sensible biohacking, transhumanism, and longevity toolbox included powerful tools like BDNF (Brain-Derived Neuro Factor) and BHP (β-hydroxybutyrate). I learned ways to increase BDNF and BHP naturally, which I want to share in the simplest possible way in this […]

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Why Insulin Resistance is the Elephant in the Room

And how to reduce insulin resistance and increase sensitivity naturally Scientists know it, clinicians are aware of it, and millions suffer from it, but still, we have little consensus on the significant effects of insulin resistance on our health and healthcare system. The impact of insulin resistance is significant as being the direct or indirect […]

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Eclectic Articles Trending Today

I am regular writer on Medium. I published over a thousand articles. In this post, I share a list of my recently trending stories enjoyed by readers. Many of my health, fitness, lifestyle, mental health, longevity, spirituality, and leadership article are hosted on Transhumanism Publications. As a transhumanist, I share my knowledge, thoughts, & experience […]

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Curated Articles from Vocal Media

Vocal Media is writing platform. I post important articles to Vocal. In this post, I share some eclectic articles. I cover health, fitness, lifestyle, mental health, relationships, and technology topics SELECTED STORIES FROM VOCAL.MEDIA A 73 Year Old Man Like A Teenager How Did I Get Rid of Loose Skin? Staying Fit While Travelling How […]

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Why Magnesium is so Critical for Health

What Happens If You Don’t Get Enough Magnesium? Simply put, you might die earlier than usual if you don’t consume sufficient magnesium for a long time, as it plays a role in fixing DNA damage. I made a convincing statement to attract your attention, but my aim is not to scare you instead to provide […]

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How to Deal with Anhedonia

Apathy is a symptom of depression, a cause for self-harm, yet treatable with therapy and a neuroscience driven approach. Suffering from mood disorders, including unbearable lightness of being due to chronic stress and inflammation in the past, physical and social anhedonia is a topic close to my heart. Thus, I want to create awareness leveraging […]

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How to Stay Healthy And Fit

Health, fitness, lifestyle, and leadership are essential topics followed by many readers on this platform. The purpose of this story is to provide a list of high impact articles found useful and valuable by readers of Transhumanism Leadership publication so that readers can easily access them. 1 — Physical Health This collection includes common health topics such chronic […]

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Special Collections on ILLUMINATION

Inspiration Mental Health, Health & Fitness Collections Some insightful and engaging stories for our readers Dear Readers, I am inspired to write this piece after reading recent stories of Dr Mehmet Yildiz and several other top writers posting informative and engaging articles related to mental health, health, and fitness to ILLUMINATION and ILLUMINATION -Curated. Dr Yildiz kindly featured […]

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Can Intermittent Fasting & Ketogenic Diet Help Cancer Prevention & Treatment?

Cancer is a very complex and multifaceted disease. It is overwhelming, causing millions of death globally. Cancer research, as a multi-disciplinary study, is making relatively slow progress compared to other diseases. Nevertheless, millions of dollars are spent globally for understanding the nature of this challenging disease, preventing it, and treating the patients. New theories are […]

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Pursuing Link Between Obesity and Cancer

This article provides an overview of the relevant studies mentioning intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets within cancer prevention and treatment context. My aim is to create further visibility on the possibilities of using these natural practices that can be confirmed with new studies. We know that environment, genetics, and lifestyle have an impact on the […]

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Eliza’s Remarkable Fat Loss Journey

This story inspired me so much that I share it with my friends, colleagues, and readers. After ten years, Eliza did not gain any weight, kept her lean muscles, and became a successful businesswoman. She was kind enough to attribute her success to Adrian’s stringent and well-proven method. The story resonates well with me because […]

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How to Heal a Leaky Gut

Fixing my leaky gut has been the best contributor to my health and fitness. The solution was simple and natural for me. Gratefully, I did not need any medication or surgery. Even though it sounded so complicated, the solution was straightforward. Just eliminating fiber and introducing gelatin made the most significant impact on the solution. […]

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Biological Rhythms for Habit Building

5 Simple Habits to Expedite Fat Loss Biological rhythm disorders can have a significant impact on fat loss and fat gain. In addition, they determine our daily performance. Biological rhythms include concepts such as circadian, diurnal, ultradian, infradian, circalunar, circannual. SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) in the hypothalamus regulate our autonomic nervous system. These rhythms affect our […]

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What Can We Do About Liver Disease?

The liver plays a significant role in maintaining good health. If the liver gets sick, the entire body suffers. As documented in a paper titled Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Evolving paradigms in the World Journal of Gastroenterol: “NAFLD is a pandemic disease worldwide, which has been paralleling the ongoing epidemics of obesity, type 2 diabetes, […]

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How I Solved Some HEalth Conditions

Health & Fitness 12 Entangled Health Conditions I Owned & Fixed By Myself How I transformed my problematic health and fitness situations by methodical trials & errors Introduction and Context This story puts me in a full vulnerable position bringing all my physical and mental health conditions in one place. This is my honest and defenceless piece of sharing […]

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My Top Stories on Medium Today

I posted the following articles for enjoyment of my regular readers. About the Author I am a technologist, postdoctoral researcher, published author, editor, and digital marketing strategist with four decades of industry experience. I write articles for Medium, News Break, and Vocal Media. On Medium, I established ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION-Curated, ILLUMINATION’ S MIRROR, ILLUMINATION Book Chapter, […]

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Featured Articles from Transhumanism

Health, Fitness, Lifestyle CollectionS My Recent Articles On Health, Fitness, and Lifestyle Topics According to my health care professionals, I was supposed to be disabled or dead by now. But I’m healthier, happier, and more successful now. I want to share my recent stories published on Transhumanism Leadership – Medium. These stories are important to […]

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Selected Articles From Transhumanism Leadership

Heath, Fitness, Lifestyle, LEADERSHIP, MENTAL HEALTH Topics Eclectic stories addressing interesting and important life matters for individuals and society Introduction Transhumanism is a leadership movement to encourage human beings to live their full potential focusing on self-improvement, personal development, and transformation approach. The goal of this movement is to help us go above and beyond in efforts […]

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What Is Biohacking & What It Means to Society

In this article, rather than on the broad subject of transhumanism, I focus on biohacking. My aim is to broaden our horizons by providing perspectives from multiple angles. I want to inspire and encourage my readers to have a new mindset looking at biohacking from a positive outlook rather than the eyes of an enemy. […]

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IMPACT OF Emotional Stress ON HEALTH

Energy is power and essential for the continuity of life. It is impossible to survive and thrive without physical and mental energy. They are basic requirements for all living beings. Many factors can drain our physical and mental energy. The fundamental aspects are nutrition, sleep, and exercise. When we lack these three core requirements, something […]

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