Taking a morning shower a few months after meeting Adano Ley (Swami Nitty-Gritty, I threw the soap over my back without looking, and it landed in the soap-holder. I took this as a sign that I was supposed to leave Houston and move to Santa Barbara. I started packing and dropped some of my belongings... Read More

In Dr. Emanuel Revici's concept, at the general systemic level ... (1) anabolic agents generally decrease body temperature (and can cause hypothermia), whereas catabolic agents generally increase body temperature (and can cause hyperthermia); (2) anabolic agents generally increase blood pressu... Read More

The contrarian side of the coin ... AI Overview: "MCT oil is generally advised against for individuals with liver cirrhosis or severe liver disease, as they process fats poorly. It is also discouraged for those with digestive disorders like IBS or Crohn's due to potential diarrhea and cramping, a... Read More

Did Hermann Hesse know the immersive metaverse was coming? AI Overview: "Set in a future, intellectual utopia called Castalia, Hermann Hesse's The Glass Bead Game (1943) follows the life of Joseph Knecht as he rises from a talented student to the 'Magister Ludi' (Master of the Game), the highest ... Read More

Sure, I bash dry fasting. It doesn't mean I don't respect exceptions to the rule. AI Overview: "Inedia, or miraculous fasting/abstinence from food for long periods while surviving only on the Eucharist, is documented among several Catholic saints and mystics, particularly those with deep Eucharis... Read More