2026-03-11T16:01:01Z https://nostr.now Dr. Saenz https://nostr.now/npub13k504k7kz9mm77arq5xg8zu5pj4az78v0m9rf99emg37magme63s95mtgc https://image.nostr.build/e7b6581a6e376de6c10fa359fe720ea5ace74d9c6e7715591c2be8f0af29c7b5.jpg https://image.nostr.build/e7b6581a6e376de6c10fa359fe720ea5ace74d9c6e7715591c2be8f0af29c7b5.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqckz0muyw6cesqy4cr4zgas904xjath9kywh60ztaa5garmym46qzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xcxpf8r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfr88fyka9fm2k49n6nuyyhp86ege5wj62fa8wlj4qkxj2ete6uyc2llu4h'>nevent1q…lu4h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Owe thank so much 🥹❤️‍🩹 2026-10-02T22:00:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvds7qcuw75rhhfvxkqnqpqxlmvp9fft7z364duq005hwvgkn264szyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x7g6w8y Hi Nostr!<br/><br/>I want to introduce you to an animal shelter in Ecuador, run by my dear friend. She rescues animals from the streets, often in very poor condition, then nurses them back to health and finds them loving homes through adoption.<br/><br/>In the meantime, she personally covers their food and medicine.<br/><br/>Every donation keeps these animals fed, treated, and healthy while they wait for their forever homes. If you can, zap or donate to the LNURL below.<br/><br/>I would love to show my friends and family back home the power of borderless payments: how a community with no borders comes together to support one another.<br/><br/>Thank you for your generosity.<br/><br/>wastepickle406@walletofsatoshi.com<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/5375a6a232ed7aa184c0717cfeff50bc1b701875fb501789e294eb6f293b0867.jpg"> 2026-10-02T21:33:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdkdw4cmyrum3u9ycyzm60uzu05npj6sf29fl04avxvwz9eudh6eqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xdn55sj <br/><br/>Every day feels like God painting a quiet promise in the sky… reminding me that what’s meant for me is already on its way, moving closer with every fading light<br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/7a086dc115b9d245a01e769ce33163d3dccbf241fc2c167d573ab21fa01691b8.jpg"> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/78a480a9e01a1891624118c3a49f9decec5523eb3e764d009bdab069829006d6.jpg"> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/3480b47468eefa10a4ce62f78625960dcd435d08434450e4fc72048d266f661e.jpg"> <br/>#btc #view 2025-12-07T20:29:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp36qj7s50upz4s6qe0fmnz0cw6ja9k79vnn57yns06p66rzrd4ngzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xszk9rm Sometimes my mind drifts into a quiet blank… and I find myself wondering whose life will eventually intertwine with mine. Who will be the one to share a future still unwritten, to build a home out of something deeper than time, and to meet me in the place where destiny stops being silent...<br/>#poetry 2025-12-07T20:07:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst84669exyqsrpne3rf062har6kl9ctl9vrc4zy283d59j2w79yuszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xure2xm GM Nstro 🎄<br/>Christmas is in the air this morning… and while everyone else is thinking about gifts, BTC decided to gift us some volatility 🤝.<br/>Price is dropping, sentiment is splitting, and this is exactly where the ones who react get separated from the ones who reason.<br/>Buy the dip.<br/>#Bitcoin 2025-12-01T13:35:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw0qu8vkvae6ejkrzp6zyjer0kqh0qefxs594gqrln0l3kvkrdhwqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xjrc8h4 IT&#39;S NOT WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU, BUT HOW YOU REACT TO IT THAT MATTERS.<br/><br/>What it actually means:<br/><br/>Pause before you decide what this moment means.<br/><br/>Real-life moment:<br/><br/>Your flight gets canceled. One response = meltdown, blaming the gate agent, ruining your whole trip before it starts. Another response = deep breath, rebooking, calling it a plot twist. Same event, completely different experience. 2025-11-21T12:16:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswlh45ds2xazdve2qd4ggcfelmtyu5g6a6fd4zm20e6cycqk8cuggzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xadfcu4 THE BEST REVENGE IS TO NOT BE LIKE THAT.<br/><br/>What it actually means:<br/><br/>Don&#39;t let other people&#39;s chaos become your chaos.<br/><br/>Real-life moment:<br/><br/>A coworker throws you under the bus in a meeting. Your instinct might be to match their energy (drag them right back). This sentence = reminder that staying grounded is the actual power move, not performing composure while internally plotting their downfall. 2025-11-21T12:16:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0q8y2tvxs856zk8amwcx40rjd4wxuhcstj3d398w05mpnf3wj0xqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x4nnu54 THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY.<br/><br/>What it actually means:<br/><br/>This already happened. Fighting reality burns energy you need for handling reality.<br/><br/>Real-life moment:<br/><br/>You get rear-ended at a red light. Your brain wants to spiral into &#34;why me, why now, I don&#39;t have time for this.&#34; This sentence = permission to skip that part and go straight to &#34;okay, what needs to happen next?&#34; 2025-11-21T12:14:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstrdt0qnwp4549atme4t296g25j7kh3nckjaqrgvp92aahk08xwyqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xu9q4yv YOU HAVE POWER OVER YOUR MIND, NOT OUTSIDE EVENTS.<br/><br/>What it actually means:<br/><br/>You can&#39;t control what happened, but you control what you do with it<br/><br/>Real-life moment:<br/><br/>You&#39;re giving a presentation and the tech fails you. Slides won&#39;t load, mic cuts out, whole thing&#39;s a mess. You can&#39;t fix the technology in that moment. You CAN decide if you&#39;re going to freeze and apologize 17 times, or take a breath and say &#34;okay, let&#39;s do this the old-fashioned way&#34; and just.. keep going. 2025-11-21T12:13:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd9cevuvrwkct7f0ex9zntnwwzza6xyj76n7kjz7eupguv8zn4awczyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xgx3fma WE SUFFER MORE IN IMAGINATION THAN IN REALITY.<br/><br/>What it actually means:<br/><br/>Your brain is catastrophizing. The actual situation is probably more manageable than the horror film playing in your head.<br/><br/>Real-life moment:<br/><br/>You have to have a difficult conversation with a friend. You rehearse it 500 times in your head, imagining every way it could go wrong. The actual conversation? Awkward for like 2 mins, then they get it, you both feel closer after. This sentence = reminder that the dread was worse than the thing itself. 2025-11-21T11:55:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyq4p2aumuxfsyqvzng26mc75we6qpgsrzrdnlvy9dpd8ke5h78kqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xd4xylp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0q592lvfuuhv4rzvruk00ckkmx76dmruqrgmxf22jvpzw0pmphvs9hayjf'>nevent1q…ayjf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Your article presents a poetic and ambitious view of human biology as something deeply intertwined with light. I really appreciate how you connect fundamental physics, the flow of energy, photons, entropy with essential biological processes like photosynthesis, metabolism, and the role of molecules such as chlorophyll and melanin. This unified perspective gives the text a unique character: it blends science, cosmology, and a very human sense of wonder.<br/><br/>One of the strongest elements is the way you describe the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as an exchange of electrons guided by sunlight. It’s a well-constructed scientific metaphor that helps the reader understand the continuity between what happens inside a leaf and what happens inside our mitochondria. The parallel you draw between chlorophyll and melanin is also intriguing, suggesting that light absorption in animals may have deeper implications than simple protection. Love it 😍 2025-11-16T21:05:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs82unfq78ql5nxmghejnuds0k6nxva4qks2hehjqex3qlytm6ghwczyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xenl2v2 In reply to <a href='/naddr1qq2nvun8gf8xx36yv3pkxvj8fa68xsjnt9k5kq3q249tdlkkwkv966uek7dd0duyl7x2ffdsyaugztsedrhwp3ktcflqxpqqqp65wtxsx59'>naddr1qq…sx59</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Your article presents a poetic and ambitious view of human biology as something deeply intertwined with light. I really appreciate how you connect fundamental physics, the flow of energy, photons, entropy with essential biological processes like photosynthesis, metabolism, and the role of molecules such as chlorophyll and melanin. This unified perspective gives the text a unique character: it blends science, cosmology, and a very human sense of wonder.<br/><br/>One of the strongest elements is the way you describe the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as an exchange of electrons guided by sunlight. It’s a well-constructed scientific metaphor that helps the reader understand the continuity between what happens inside a leaf and what happens inside our mitochondria. The parallel you draw between chlorophyll and melanin is also intriguing, suggesting that light absorption in animals may have deeper implications than simple protection. Love it 😍 2025-11-16T21:04:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxma79jylg93mq4j6spqe8nkjfqyhfwpszpszhvh028axwl5l6y4gzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x64wk4g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrft6ytz8w5th97pa7e7g6krk9mvs3x6mlv568348mqcgsnn9lfmcnypqv5'>nevent1q…pqv5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1249tdlkkwkv966uek7dd0duyl7x2ffdsyaugztsedrhwp3ktcflq66ys0r" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>brightmindsco</span> (<span class="italic">npub1249…ys0r</span>)</a></span> 2025-11-12T01:36:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvx2ryh6cl2tef0tugq2cysv4lftq303sc2aurrzyct9vg89hsdwszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x3jlp2d Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. <br/>Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. 2025-11-06T15:57:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrkrx5alqsawx8g4m6qukut4fknnwsexnfufwvvch9ztgtuwgmt8qzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xync36j &#34;Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.&#34; -Lao Tzu 2025-11-06T15:49:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0t5kytn4t3wvd4gn7h2glj6u8c0vpfth5wtj4z6r8myx8fvk4hhgzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x6ueaym Feliz día de los difuntos, nstro Friends! Today, let us celebrate and honor those who came before us, allowing their wisdom and love to continue guiding our paths.<br/>#bitcoin 2025-11-01T16:09:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvl4jagydh5lmt9lh846r20mm3te80xv4dtrk6ues5xmnyljmwdqczyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xl8hwx7 with roots in pre-Hispanic cuisine. Indigenous communities used green plantains and corn as dietary staples, cooking the dough wrapped in leaves to preserve flavor and nutrients.<br/><br/>With the arrival of the Spanish, new culinary techniques and the use of fresh fish from rivers and the sea transformed these bollos into a complete and nutritious meal.<br/><br/>Each bite combines soft plantain dough, the aroma of steamed leaves, and the authentic flavor of fresh fish, carrying centuries of history and tradition.<br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/407e0240a9e665ee6d26f05ba980a9589a440fb3e9e0579fd0cbbba5f849e25b.jpg"> 2025-10-28T16:28:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp4895mcfh8ceel3zxyfuws29dxf62zwegxprl9z2uvdv00ej675szyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xeep5u8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz0e3qzf656fetdptvu9hpknesvmnu3kne6qfw6cql3zjkrrhmmfszu38t0'>nevent1q…38t0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The RF radiation exposure targeting the hippocampus is critical and merits urgent research.<br/><br/>However, we must also consider the parallel behavioral shift caused by digital devices. While they feature memory games, these platforms are generally designed for immediate and constant stimulation. This instant gratification culture often leads to a lower demand for sustained mental effort and a higher propensity for distraction, which indirectly undermines the long-term capacity for concentration and retention.<br/><br/>It is highly probable that the rise in screen time and the decrease in traditional forms of play those demanding deep cognitive effort for memorization and concentration (like old-school board games or &#39;Memory&#39;) acts in synergy with the proposed RF exposure factor.<br/><br/>This combination creates a powerful double stressor environmental and behavioral that is contributing to the pattern of cognitive decline. 2025-10-27T18:52:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswwsqq8ms5mamv5lhpvllhefut934mx8sqqyfkg2m2a7kjc695wgczyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x6ngxs4 Nourish your body like the Word teaches <br/><br/>Did you know that eating according to biblical principles isn’t just spiritually fulfilling, but also scientifically beneficial? <br/><br/>Here’s a breakdown of some biblical foods and their bioactive effects on your body:<br/><br/>Vegetables &amp; Herbs – Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and phytonutrients that reduce inflammation and support gut health.<br/>Fish – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote cardiovascular and brain health.<br/>Fruits – Provide natural sugars, vitamins, and polyphenols that support mitochondrial function and protect cells from oxidative stress.<br/>Whole Grains – Sustain energy, regulate blood sugar, and improve digestion thanks to complex carbohydrates and fiber.<br/>Dairy – Source of calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health and hormonal balance.<br/>#food #bitcoin #btc <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/406882be128ff71c742610e37c4d20b45813f72cf01382510f2307a0a4a89f9a.jpg"> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/44969bddb3b3f9ef25f04aff17c07a939ed2272f3f48c51a1124a7f01d8eb645.jpg"> 2025-10-20T14:57:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2up70ah05amaqx5l8tdylr7e52k4p6pcyhaw4gvqtegr03lx75qszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x8s5mee BTC down 20% this week...<br/>Everyone: “Panic! Sell now!”<br/>😴 Me: I sleep well knowing I&#39;m not paper hands. I chose the way of the HODL.<br/>#bitcoin #btc <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/8315b8b4fd3482d9d0514ef67524a1274ee724e1753f3f12c96553681dec069d.jpg"> 2025-10-15T15:36:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspa4my5lw74e2js835nyhnjl3wqcwr4w04s4wrs7h3r3tn8vkc5hqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xmasgfx Neuroplasticity is proof that who you are is not who you must remain. 2025-10-15T15:14:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfqz75qu3jskt0hhfq0ypwneta03ls90msyqnjxuufu6e77z8gmrqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xzd7juk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswe3fnm58d5gn633npxpw6dykpegpr439cq5dpwdexlu5wtxjpvag9atlu5'>nevent1q…tlu5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>GM!!<br/> 2025-10-15T11:56:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxz7g6fq86wu77nmvye62myema5smysfxj3w7uvy98pkvyaepvvfqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xhqvasj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsydvs3489c6ecwq9hssk8s5mufts6fn338asz3d0vmzvx2n57ar7cg5u2lg'>nevent1q…u2lg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💪🏼 I completely agree. I truly appreciate the time we spent studying physiology, metabolism, biochemical and anatomy during our training. That solid foundation not only supports clinical practice but also allows us to keep learning and exploring with curiosity and critical thinking. 2025-10-14T12:40:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp3h75r33205c7e8nsjrj6ctufrxz65umrlx08crza37myvjj7t7czyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xj4tm8x Lifestyle Habits Affecting Mitochondrial Health<br/><br/>Mitochondrial function is highly responsive to lifestyle interventions. Several behaviors can enhance mitochondrial biogenesis, efficiency, and resilience to oxidative stress.<br/><br/>Exercise<br/><br/>Exercise stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis primarily via the activation of PGC-1α (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha), a master regulator of mitochondrial formation.<br/><br/>Mechanism: PGC-1α upregulates genes involved in oxidative phosphorylation and antioxidant defense.<br/><br/>Evidence: Aerobic and resistance exercise increase mitochondrial density and function in skeletal muscle, improving ATP production and reducing ROS-mediated damage (Scarpulla, 2011).<br/><br/>Quality Sleep<br/><br/>Adequate, high-quality sleep promotes autophagy and mitochondrial repair, processes essential for removing damaged proteins and organelles.<br/><br/>Mechanism: Sleep regulates circadian genes that control mitochondrial dynamics, including fission, fusion, and mitophagy.<br/><br/>Evidence: Sleep deprivation impairs mitochondrial respiration and increases oxidative stress in humans and animal models (Andreani et al., 2022).<br/><br/>Intermittent Fasting (IF) and Caloric Restriction<br/><br/>IF activates mitophagy, a selective form of autophagy that clears defective mitochondria, improving overall mitochondrial quality.<br/><br/>Mechanism: Reduced nutrient signaling through mTOR and activation of AMPK promotes mitochondrial turnover and stress resistance.<br/><br/>Evidence: Intermittent fasting improves mitochondrial respiration, increases antioxidant defense, and extends lifespan in preclinical models (Madeo et al., 2019).<br/><br/>Toxin Reduction<br/><br/>Chronic exposure to alcohol, excess sugar, and environmental toxins (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals) damages mtDNA and impairs oxidative phosphorylation.<br/><br/>Mechanism: These agents increase ROS production, causing lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and mtDNA mutations.<br/><br/>Evidence: Limiting alcohol and processed sugar intake reduces oxidative stress and improves mitochondrial function in both humans and animal models (Andreani et al., 2022).<br/><br/>Cold Therapy and Moderate Sun Exposure<br/><br/>Cold exposure: Mild cold stress activates mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs), enhancing energy efficiency and adaptive thermogenesis.<br/><br/>Sunlight: Moderate UV exposure stimulates vitamin D synthesis, which indirectly supports mitochondrial function and antioxidant defenses.<br/><br/>Mechanism: Both interventions modulate ROS signaling, improving mitochondrial resilience and bioenergetics.<br/><br/>Evidence: Cold exposure and photobiomodulation have been shown to increase mitochondrial efficiency and reduce oxidative damage (Calabrese et al., 2020).<br/>##medicine #mitochondrial #UV #sunlight ##nostr 2025-10-13T13:43:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsywtns2eqw7h4n5cmjxgym8l95jlgpg9u8j58unculm7s4gnpnr9szyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xzyzf5j Key Nutrients for Mitochondrial Function:<br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/4c52ba287ef2b3aeeb073738718dad6a8a3c888c783a852f35d7075319608cec.jpg"> <br/>##medicine ##nostr 2025-10-13T13:39:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspdrquv59un2y5msclr9ywrv63slyah8up0r7mej7w2ngf34k6ldczyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xdpn3ft In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfh0sywrpp5ewn2yprap6w86d9p2rses6x7q8vwvlta39valtqh9gjjvwdg'>nevent1q…vwdg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Oh yeah! It&#39;s cofactor for ATP synthase and other energy enzymes 2025-10-13T13:36:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfey80p4txf668gzzchflev479q4duwfcqzdmhen7rf86w3gl458szyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xnem7cs A necklace of tulips rests between my fingers,<br/>fragrance of care and quiet intention.<br/>Not from the one my heart whispers for,<br/>yet these gestures make me feel seen,<br/>these words make me feel heard.<br/><br/>For the first time, someone notices without asking,<br/>understanding who I am in silence,<br/>and though it’s not the one I dreamed of,<br/>this small gesture blooms<br/>in the stillness of my soul,<br/>a reminder<br/>that being seen is a gift in itself.<br/>#poetry #poem 2025-10-11T21:51:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxfv7lxw2qqpskd69xj4a7lx50ymcfsr7ht9t3agdw4h5060qqvcszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x0dnzf3 Some hands know how to catch what slips through fingers,<br/>what others simply ignore.<br/>Other eyes don’t see until it’s too late.<br/>Care isn’t always taught,<br/>and sometimes, what’s ignored drifts away on its own.<br/><br/>And when you finally notice,<br/>you realize the love you’ve been thinking of<br/>is the one you wished you had,<br/>but it’s in different hands.<br/>And then your heart splits in two.<br/>#poetry #poem 2025-10-11T21:43:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstrn68sv9g56eeqrtefdxhmt8uk5vjddhx3znptdd2xcrvc56mxvszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xcganex Energy follows where it’s welcomed🔅 2025-10-11T21:33:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfgyrzl7ed54r4fzjjy7d4jvxc2fmhlqeepn5aarfp3er4zc4uwuqzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082x55kvqu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxukpul0qw7fz7d9h3k278tm2fd8k494u7h926glchp0afzq555tqnvnyyk'>nevent1q…nyyk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Habit are everything 2025-10-10T21:11:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgfrhsenm99vekt8x3quvudg3svd52cnztrq433ps7dnwt4vcxlpszyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xm5upd9 On Lake Titicaca in Bolivia lie two sacred islands: the Island of the Sun and the Island of the Moon, both steeped in Incan mythology.<br/>Legend says that the Sun God, Inti, was born on the Island of the Sun, and that from there he sent Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, the founders of the Inca Empire, to bring knowledge and civilization to humanity.<br/>On the Island of the Moon, it is said that the “Virgins of the Sun” lived—women devoted to the worship of the Sun God.<br/>According to tradition, a hidden spring known as “the Fountain of Eternal Youth” flows between these islands. Its pure waters are believed to grant vitality, beauty, and long life to those who drink them. Many travelers say that even the air around the lake feels sacred, renewing both body and spirit.<br/><br/>I was twenty-two when I drank from the stream of the Island of the Sun.<br/>I did not know then that the water touching my lips<br/>would not only refresh my body,<br/>but seal a pact with eternity.<br/><br/>The elders say those waters were born from the breath of the god Inti,<br/>and that within them flow three currents:<br/>one of the body, one of the soul, and one of destiny.<br/>Whoever drinks from them does not seek only youth,<br/>but clarity of spirit and strength to fulfill their purpose.<br/><br/>As the water ran down my throat, the lake watched me in silence.<br/>I felt something awaken within me—<br/>an ancient, Incan, feminine force<br/>that remembered the footsteps of the priestesses<br/>who had drunk before me.<br/>Since then, my body may age,<br/>but my spirit does not.<br/>I keep walking through life with that Andean spark burning in my eyes,<br/>knowing that 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https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsduct783tdmw56920sqp8gycr3sa0v6y3v5qumc4matnug23fu75qzyzx637km6cgh00mm5vzsequtjsx2h5tca3lv5dy5h8dz8m04r082xghg555 Myths and Facts About Nutrition During Breastfeeding:<br/><br/>1-Should women drink large amounts of fluids to produce more milk?<br/>Myth.<br/>Explanation: Milk production (lactogenesis and galactopoiesis) depends on pituitary hormones, mainly prolactin and oxytocin, not on the amount of water consumed.<br/><br/>Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates the synthesis of milk proteins (casein, α-lactalbumin) and lactose within the mammary alveoli.<br/><br/>Oxytocin, released by the posterior pituitary, triggers contraction of myoepithelial cells, allowing milk ejection.<br/>Excessive fluid intake does not activate these hormonal pathways or the expression of lactogenic genes (e.g., β-casein, α-lactalbumin).<br/>Body water balance is regulated by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), not milk production.<br/>Therefore, milk supply is determined by the mechanical stimulus of suckling, which activates the hypothalamic–pituitary–mammary axis, rather than hydration levels.<br/><br/>2-Should breastfeeding women avoid eggs?<br/>Myth.<br/>Explanation: Eggs are a source of high biological value proteins (such as ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, lysozyme) that provide all essential amino acids required for protein synthesis and tissue repair during lactation.<br/>They are also rich in choline, a precursor for phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin, key components of cell membranes and essential for infant brain development.<br/><br/>Eating eggs does not alter breast milk composition or produce harmful substances, except in rare cases of egg protein allergy.<br/>Biochemically, eggs support anabolic metabolism and maternal nutritional needs during lactation.<br/><br/>3- Can mothers drink coffee, black tea, green tea?<br/>Fact- but with caution.<br/>Explanation: Caffeine, theine, and theobromine are methylxanthines, purine-based compounds that act as competitive antagonists of adenosine receptors (A₁ and A₂A) in the central nervous system.<br/>In lactating women, caffeine is metabolized slowly by cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) and can cross the blood–milk barrier.<br/><br/>Infants, especially under 3 months, have low CYP1A2 activity, leading to caffeine accumulation, which may cause irritability, restlessness, or insomnia.<br/>Biochemically, small doses are harmless, but excessive intake may produce stimulant effects in the infant due to immature hepatic metabolism.<br/><br/>4- Should mothers drink a lot of milk to make more breast milk?<br/>Myth <br/>Explanation: Milk production is not dependent on consuming external milk proteins or lactose, but rather on the hormonal activation of mammary gland metabolism.<br/>During lactation, prolactin induces the transcription of genes encoding key biosynthetic enzymes, such as:<br/><br/>Lactose synthase, which catalyzes the formation of lactose from glucose and UDP-galactose.<br/><br/>Acetyl-CoA carboxylase and fatty acid synthase, which are involved in triglyceride synthesis.<br/><br/>These metabolic pathways utilize dietary substrates (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) from a balanced diet — not necessarily from cow’s milk.<br/>Drinking milk does not increase prolactin secretion; milk production is a neuroendocrine process governed by regular breast emptying, not dairy intake.<br/><br/>Breast milk: the first and most perfect medicine. 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