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One must not forget, there will be total economic ruin across Europe if Russia applies counter sanctions. As with anything in life, sanctions are a double edged sword. Some Russian ministers have argued that the West will not survive without metals and fertilizers from Russia. Thus, the refusal to export fertilizers can have a negative impact not only on the European, but also on the world food market. This will cause a deficit and an increase in prices for products, since the Russian Federation is among the top 5 leading world producers of fertilizers, and two-thirds of its products are exported. The specialist noted that Russian retaliatory restrictive measures may affect the export of metals: nickel, palladium, aluminum and commodities. "Russia accounts for about 10-12 percent of world exports of nickel, 13 percent of titanium and 40 percent of palladium," she explained. Maksakova stressed that restrictions on the export of palladium can negatively affect the European automotive industry, and a ban on the export of nickel and cobalt can increase the cost of producing electric vehicles.

I think the point he makes in all of his work is that when it comes to "great" powers (i.e. big countries w/ nuclear arsenals), they act out of strategic interests, and such interests always will drive their behavior rather than international law/norms, rights, etc. The issue w/ Ukraine is that since 2014, it has had a very anti-Russian US/UK backed government (who has given it tens of billions in funding). It is not that different than Cuba in the late 1950s to be honest. His reference to Cuba/sanctions/the missile crisis, etc form the basis of his argument about contemporary Ukraine.

Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Salon | Ray McGovern, John Mearsheimer - YouTube

It is surely important, but at the same time, in my view, it is difficult to differentiate the impact that such particles pose in comparison to all of the atmospheric pollution we tend to inhale in urban areas, the chemicals we rub into our bodies and hair (modern commercial cleaning products), and the chemicals that go into growing our food (both meat and veg). I think ultimately, village life in Siberia may give you the best odds of long term survival if one can limit their alcohol consumption : )

My experience w/ low carb (whether regular meat/keto or veg/nuts) is that my cortisol shoots through the roof and sleep tends to suffer. In my view, obtaining optimal sleep is just as important as anything else (and may be the most important dynamic), which is why I don't even count carbs any more and stick to calorie thresholds -- if eating a carb heavy meal at the end of the day, I never will consume it after 19.

Yes the actual virus will have a higher likelihood of impacting your circulatory system (and importantly, heart) than the vaccine. There is much that is unknown about covid (still), and it is totally unclear why some people develop blood clots and heart problems after having the virus, while others may show no symptoms (during infection) and after infection.

I was vaccinated w/ both pfizer shots in June 2021; got Delta in January 2022. Had fever (not radically high, around 100.1) for 2 days, cold chills, body aches (literally everything hurt), then was fatigued for 3-4 days; followed by loss of taste/smell for 1 month. Now feel totally fine. What I really noticed during height of covid (fever) was that my appetite was still really good, so I just slammed a bunch of indian food, pizza, sushi, etc. Compared to influenza (which I have been sick w/ 2-3 times in my life), covid seemed like a virus that was 30% of the capacity of the flu.

Which lends support to people who claim that rat/mice studies should not be considered at all for human longevity advice...When would rats ever eat watermelon in their evolutionary nature? Of course giving rats watermelon probably would not improve their metabolic characteristics...

Amazing how the Czech Republic has a relatively low incidence rate; the average eating regimen here is highly fatty pork, fried cheese, bread, potatoes, and literally no vegetables (not to mention soy) other than red cabbage : )

Thanks yes I am aware of the literature on IGF-1, an interesting dynamic here is fasting; I regularly fast (20/4) and eat basically three small meals between 2-6pm. I do this for hormesis and generally have become leaner and started to look younger over the last 1.5 years of doing this. Does fasting spike growth hormone? If so, how does this counteract the benefits it produces to mitochondria?

Dear all, my mother, 60 years old, diabetic (type 2), and daily smoker, recently had a 300g tumor removed from her kidney. In conjunction, she has been diagnosed w/ Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and is currently on the path to trying to get it treated... In my family, on both sides, AML has been a terminal illness (my father's mom, however, lived until age 90 with it likely due to being a healthy eater and not overweight). - My question is thus, how can I (32 year old male, 67kg, 176cm), go about in attempting to prevent what might be the inevitable? Of all terminal illnesses, cancer seems to be the one that is hardest to prevent (compared to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc). - I am on a CR diet (1500 cal per day), lift weights 4-5 times a week (20-30 min kettlebell work); ride around 100km on the bike each week (total around 3+ hours). Thank you for your responses,

First, watermelon historically has been a highly seasonal fruit (as many others); it serves a very good purpose as it has among the highest potassium content of any food. In the hot summer months, people sweat more, and it is almost by nature that watermelon is packed w/ so much potassium and fluid. Second, watermelon boosts nitric oxide in the blood extremely well, which is why some bodybuilders eat it before going to the gym. In conjunction, I think that daily consumption would not be smart, but it can surely be a part of a CR eating regimen, watermlon is very low cal, packed w/ nutrients, and naturally cleans out our arteries.

Thanks for the interesting video...there is much to doubt, however, as the studies they draw on don't control for whether meat consumers ate processed/junk food... I mean that is most of the equation at play.

I'm a big fan of buckwheat, it is low GI, and has way more magnesium than the average grain (if you want to call it that)... it also is very cheap and easy to cook.

More reason to eat 1-2 brazil nuts a day forever...