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Notes from a curious mind
Thinking out loud.
On the page.
On business, technology, health and life on the road. Writing helps me understand things better. Maybe you’ll find something useful here, too.
105 articles
A bioenergetic approach to health
Ray Peat’s bioenergetic approach connects metabolism, thyroid function and nutrition with stress, polyunsaturated fats and hormonal balance.
Health
Metabolic math
Four simple measures offer a practical snapshot of metabolic health. Most can be checked at home, though one requires a blood test.
Health
Back in time
After almost two years of lower-back pain, I learned to approach recovery as a long-term process: build strength gradually, track progress and resist the urge to avoid every difficult movement.
Health
The extensive guide to micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals are needed in small amounts but support many essential functions. This guide covers food sources and when supplements may be worth considering.
Health
Hydrate for health
Hydration involves more than the volume of water you drink. I look at thirst, mineral intake and water quality when choosing what to drink.
Health
Infinite kefir
Kefir is a fermented milk drink that you can keep making from a little of your previous batch. Here is how I make it at home.
Health
Xenoestrogenphobia
After reading Estrogeneration, I began looking at everyday sources of xenoestrogen exposure—from packaging and household products to clothing—and the changes I could make.
Health
Feel the beat
After a virus left me feeling unwell for weeks, I started tracking heart rate variability. It gives me another way to judge recovery and decide when to train.
Life
Ancient cooking methods
I have been learning to make ghee, broth, sourdough, kefir and ice cream at home. These traditional methods take time, but they also give me more control over what I eat.
Health
The minimalist kitchen
My list of ten kitchen essentials for cooking whole-food meals at home, even in a small flat or temporary rental.
Health
Digital scarcity
I followed Bitcoin for years before adding it to my financial independence strategy. This article explains why its fixed supply appeals to me and how I thought about the risk at the time.
Life
50 Blogs, a year in retrospective
A year after setting myself the challenge of publishing 50 blog posts, I look back at the writing habit, the numbers and what I want to do next.
Life