"A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." -- Proverbs 22:3 (TLB)
Friday, June 30, 2023
"An age of censorship and cancel culture."
Thursday, June 29, 2023
#ThrowbackThursday - Six Hacks to Supercharge Your Health and Healing
One way to deal with this situation is to limit our need for the healthcare system. This means maximizing our health, and when we do get sick, trying to heal ourselves first, before throwing ourselves on the mercy of the system. And that is possible. The human body is meant to be a wonderful self-healing machine.
I am no doctor, and I cannot diagnose or treat anyone. But I do have experience of the medical system. My mother is a breast cancer survivor. My sister had MS before she succumbed to it a few years ago. I've dealt with my own health problems over the last five years - type 2 diabetes and severe diabetic retinopathy of my eyes. I've seen the healthcare system from the belly of the beast, and I've explored a variety of alternative options. In this article, I want to describe six hacks for supercharging our health and healing.
1- Stop digging a hole. What do you do if you've dug yourself into a hole? Stop digging and put down the shovel. This old joke is actually quite applicable to our health. The human body isn't meant to be sick. Although genetics can play a role in some diseases, even in those cases we have some control over our health. When we get sick, it tends to be because of years of bad habits (digging a hole) on our part. Some of the "shovels" we use are:
- Smoking and using tobacco products
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
- Consuming too much sugar
- Routinely not getting enough sleep
- Leading a high-stress lifestyle
- Eating an unhealthy diet
- Overeating or binge eating
- Maintaining an unhealthy weight (high or low)
- Poor dental hygiene (poor brushing, not flossing)
- Living a couch-potato lifestyle
- Avoiding or putting of dealing with health issues
2- Sleep. Have you ever felt yourself getting sick, and thought "What I really need is a good night's sleep." You have no idea how accurate those words are. Sleep is important to health and healing. Your body's immune system, its ability to heal and repair itself, only operates at maximum efficiency when you are asleep. When you routinely fail to get enough sleep, you are not allowing your body time to heal. Adults really do need 8 hours of sleep each night. You might be able to "get by" on less, but from a health point of view, getting by is all you're doing. And just getting by will eventually catch up with you.
As a diabetic, I've spent almost five years closely monitoring my blood sugar levels. When I am having trouble getting enough sleep, it absolutely does show up in higher blood sugar levels (possibly due to higher levels of stress hormones, which are known to negatively impact blood sugar).
Getting enough sleep is one hack that will allow your body's natural healing to operate at maximum efficiency.
3- De-stress. The grinding, day-in and day-out, never-ending frustrations of dealing with traffic, long lines, stressful jobs, bad bosses, rude and toxic people, and a whole host of other things beyond our control, can cause many problems with our health. Stress can cause high blood pressure, increase stress hormones, lower testosterone, and negatively impact other hormone levels. In turn, each of those problems can contribute to additional health problems, in a cascading effect, similar to dominoes falling.
Learning to manage stress well is an important health hack to master. Some ideas to manage stress include:
- Prayer, Reading Scripture
- Meditation, Deep Breathing Exercises
- Quiet, calm hobbies you enjoy (reading, knitting, doing puzzles, arts & crafts, listening to music, etc.)
- Physical Exercise (walking, running, swimming, biking, hiking, golfing, yoga, tai chi, gardening, yard work, etc.
Finally, if the stress gets too much for you, or you simply can't get a handle on it, talk to someone - a spouse, family member, or friend. Sometimes, simply talking about an issue helps reduce the stress. Local clergy (pastors, priests, rabbis) often will be able to refer you to local programs, support groups, and counselors that can help. If your stress is causing anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, here are a couple of important resources:
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America Website: https://adaa.org/
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
4- Physical activity. According to a study published in 2014, a lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases (source). Exercising on a regular basis has many health benefits, including:
- Reducing stress and decreasing stress hormones
- Decreasing feelings of depression and anxiety
- Increasing energy levels
- Lowering blood pressure
- Increasing insulin sensitivity
- Increasing cardiovascular fitness
- Raising testosterone levels
- Improving weight management
- Building and maintaining strong muscles and bones
Yes, this means that getting more physical activity on a consistent basis over time will help your body heal. Even if all you can do is to take a short walk around your neighborhood, doing so regularly will pay benefits to your ability to heal. Start slowly, and increase your activity over time.
5- Nourishment. Your body needs resources to heal and repair itself. Look to sound nutrition to provide those resources. Unfortunately, this is a complicated area with lots of conflicting information. Based on my experiences, I have found the best diet for me is one with lots of good fats (eggs, fatty fish, avocados, cheese, nuts, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.), moderate in protein (non-fatty fish, chicken, turkey, beef, etc.), and healthy carbs (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, lettuce and salad greens, etc.), while avoiding all grains, white potatoes, and sugar as much as possible. And I drink plenty of water and unsweet teas (no fruit juice of any kind - way too much concentrated sugar).
I know this is the best diet for me because, for the past five years, I've carefully monitored my weight, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, triglycerides, blood pressure, iron levels (I was also diagnosed as mildly anemic when I found out I was diabetic), energy levels, sleep habits, diet, and exercise. Which brings up the final hack.
6- Keep track. Get a notebook and start chronicling your journey to good health. More than just a food diary, also keep close track of your physical activity, weight, sleep habits, and stress levels. Track the effect they have how on you feel and your energy levels, as well as blood pressure, blood sugar, and any other health metrics you monitor. Try changing your diet, sleep habits, exercise routines, and so forth. Over time, you will start to see trends emerge. You'll learn what foods are good for you, and what foods are bad for you. You'll learn how much sleep and how much exercise you actually need to feel at your best. Feel free to share this notebook, and your observations, with your doctor. It can help your doctor make better diagnoses and improve treatment recommendations.
Please Note: I am in no way discouraging you from seeking professional medical help. Early detection and treatment is extremely important for any disease, and the best way to achieve that is through regular medical checkups. This information is meant to supplement professional care.
AD: Dr. Joseph Alton MD and nurse Amy Alton ARNP have written a couple of books that could be extremely useful in a dystopian world of expensive and rationed healthcare. Alton's Antibiotics and Infectious Disease, subtitled The Layman's Guide to Available Antibacterials in Austere Settings, is a simplified guide to using antibacterial and antifungal veterinary medications (such as fish antibiotics) in disaster, survival, and other austere settings where modern medicine is non-existent.
The Survival Medicine Handbook is THE essential guide for when medical help is NOT on the way. If you had to deal with an injury or illness in a disaster, and their was no doctor, nurse, or paramedic around, would you know what to do? This handbook is a 670 page detailed guide for those who want to be medically prepared for any disaster or austere setting where medical professionals are not available.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Check Your Water Storage
Monday, June 26, 2023
Dystopian Survival Situations And Skills
- Direct Loss of Freedoms & Privacy (though legislation such as "hate speech," "red flag," and "climate change" laws, as well as regulations against "misinformation" or forcing "diversity and equity" as defined by ?)
- Indirect Loss of Freedoms & Privacy (through political correctness, "wokeness", corporate ESG, Big Tech censorship & data mining, etc.)
- Continued (and intentional) breakdown of traditional institutions and concepts, such as the family, the church, gender roles, etc.)
- The (Intentional) Breakdown of Infrastructure, particularly relating to food, energy, and the supply chain
- Recession, Job Loss, High Inflation, and Economic Turmoil
- Workforce Displacement via High Tech, AI, Robotics, etc.
- Political Turmoil & Police State Actions
- Surveillance State Technology
- Technocracy and Smart Cities
- The Looming Digital Economy
- Social Credit Scores
- Medical Passports and 15-Minute Cities
- Civil Unrest, including Riots & Looting
- Identity Theft
- Cyber Threats
- Violent Crime
- Active Shooter Situations
- Terrorism
- Epidemics & Pandemics
Dystopian Survival Skills
Dystopian survival starts with a) awareness of potential problems and b) developing self-reliance. Building on the foundation of awareness and self-reliance, there are many useful skills for surviving dystopia, including:
- Situational Awareness & the OODA Loop
- Attitude and Skills of Self-Reliance
- Non-Violent Resistance
- Organized Resistance should the need/time ever come
- Self-Defense and Home-Defense Skills (much more than just guns & ammo)
- Operational Security/Privacy Protection
- Dealing with an Intrusive Government
- Dealing with Busybody Neighbors, Landlords, etc.
- Local Knowledge (knowing your area)
- Being the Gray Man (fitting in and going unnoticed)
- Making yourself an unappealing target for bad guys (know how to not look like a victim)
- Mobility (the ability to pull up roots and move away from threats and towards opportunities)
- Money Management & Personal Finance Skills
- Computer and Technology Skills (using technology to your benefit, while knowing and protecting yourself from the risks)
- Knowing what to do in an active shooter situation
- Knowing what to do if you get caught in a civil unrest or riot situation
- Health & Fitness (you do not want to be dependent on the government public healthcare system)
- Stealth/Alternative Medicine (you do not want to be dependent on the government public healthcare system)
- First Aid (including dealing with gunshot wounds and other severe trauma)
- Basic Auto Repair, Home Repair, and DIY Skills
- General Employability and Hard Work
- Employability in an era of High Tech and Artificial Intelligence
Are We Already Living In Dystopia?
My fellow Dystopians,
I recently wrote a Resistance article on my other website (TimGamble.com) that I thought I would also share here. The article discuses the question Are We Already Living In Dystopia?. You can decide for yourself, but my answer is yes, we are at least living in the early stages of dystopia. To understand a bit more of how we got here, and what the Elite's have planned, check out my 2022 article Technocracy, The Power Elite, and the Transformation of Human Civilization.
Stay Safe,
Tim Gamble
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Dystopian dis-ˈtō-pē-ən adj.: 1) of, relating to, or being a world or society in which most people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives; 2) a world of high technology, marked by authoritarian government and powerful corporations, with a huge divide between a privileged elite, and a disempowered underclass they rule over.In science fiction, a dystopian world is typically presented as one in which a small class of elites use a combination of authoritarian government, powerful & wealthy corporations, and highly advanced technology, to rule over the common people. The world the elite create for themselves is one of extreme wealth, power, and privilege. It is created at the expense of a much larger underclass, who have slowly lost their personal liberties, economic freedoms, and privacy rights. A deep network of unelected bureaucrats and corrupt politicians, often financed and aided by the deep pockets of the corporate elite, work diligently to entrench this new order into the regulations, laws and treaties governing their world.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Wagner Coup in Russia? My Thoughts.
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Friday, June 23, 2023
Taking the Prepper, Survivalist, and Homesteading Community To The Woodshed...
Surveillance Report - Olive Oil Shortage?
Canned Soups
Canned Veggies
Canned Fruits
Dried Beans and Peas
Rice and Grains
Oatmeal
Augason Farms Long Term Foods (the brand I buy for powdered butter, milk, cheese, etc.)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Gypsy Survival Q & A - Exploring The Nomadic Lifestyle
A. I guess the same way you would bug-out if there is no gas. Use the gas you do have in your vehicle (which is why everyone should keep their vehicles topped off), as well as any gas you have safely stored to get as far as possible, then walk.