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Morgan Bellock

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Ken

Freezing her eggs when she was 34 helped Morgan Bellock be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at stage 1. Now married, she is grateful she has eggs frozen to try to start a family with her husband. (Courtesy Morgan Bellock) — She decided to freeze her eggs at 34. The process revealed aggressive ovarian cancer.
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Morgan Bellock knows her story with ovarian cancer varies greatly from the traditional experience because it was found in stage 1. Ovarian cancer rarely has symptoms, so most people are diagnosed in later stages.

Soon after Morgan Bellock turned 34, she decided to freeze her eggs.
She wasn’t sure if she would be having children soon, and she thought it would be important to save them. As she went through the process, doctors discovered something surprising — Bellock had ovarian cancer.
“It was a big shock to me,” Bellock, now 40, from the Chicago area, tells TODAY.com.
“I didn’t know there was a giant ovarian cyst just sitting on one of my ovaries.”

**Egg freezing leads to a surprise.**
At the time Bellock pursued freezing her eggs in 2017, she was in a relationship with someone who took a job across the country, and she knew if they were to start a family,
it wouldn’t be any time soon.
“I thought to myself, if this is my person, our timeline is going to be significantly pushed back. And for me, it just felt better looking into freezing my eggs,” she says. “I was worried that two or three years would pass.” Some of her friends and family felt wary about Bellock pursuing fertility preservation, though.

“I remember being met with a lot of skepticism,” she says.
“I had a feeling in my gut, and ultimately I’m glad I did, and I feel like everyone questioning my position felt really bad about it.” As part of the egg-freezing process, Bellock needed to undergo an ultrasound.
During the scan, the doctor noticed she had a mass on her ovary.
At first, doctors thought she had a simple ovarian cyst, which are fairly common, often associated with the menstrual cycle and normally harmless. An article in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine estimates as many as 20% of women will get one.
Testing, however, revealed that Bellock’s cyst was complex, meaning it was filled with blood or some solid material. Her doctors worried that if she began taking the medication to stimulate her ovaries in order to freeze her eggs, it could cause the cyst to grow or rupture, so he recommended surgery.

**“The story became crazy and weird,” she says.**
“When they did the surgery, they removed the cyst. But then they also tested something that was hiding behind it, which was the cancerous tumor that none of the scans had shown.”
While the doctors had been worried about the cyst, they had no idea it covered “a very aggressive form of cancer,” Bellock recalls. Luckily, doctors found it early. It was a stage 1 teratoma, a type of tumor “often made up of several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle and bone,” according to the National Cancer Institute.
“It was good news in some ways that we had caught it so soon, and we could treat it,” Bellock says. Doctors also told her that if the cancer had not been found accidentally,
she might not have experienced any symptoms for years.

By that time, her cancer would have been advanced.
“There’s a very real way that I could have not been here today, which is wild to think about,” she says. “I didn’t have any symptoms.” Doctors agreed that her ovary needed to be removed to treat the cancer. After surgery, she needed to recover before returning to egg freezing. It wasn’t until 2018, that doctors said she could begin again. By that point, she had broken up with her boyfriend, so she was pursing it alone.
“I only had one ovary, so as you can imagine, my desire to do it increased even more,” Bellock says. “It also felt even more disheartening, in terms of what the results were
going to be.”

**She underwent several cycles to harvest eggs, ending up with 10.**
“I stopped after a couple of cycles because I have had so many surgeries, so many drugs, and my body was done,” she says. “The mental state I was in was very different than when I thought I was going to be doing it.”

“Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer,”
Dr. Zaid Al-Wahab, a gynecological oncologist at Corewell Hospital, in Royal Oak, Michigan, who did not treat Bellock, previously told TODAY.com.
“It is the most common cause of death from gynecological cancers.”

Freezing her eggs when she was 34 helped Morgan Bellock.
(Courtesy Morgan Bellock) © Courtesy Morgan Bellock

Be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at stage 1. Now married, she is grateful she has eggs frozen to try to start a family with her husband. That’s because, in about 80% of the cases, most ovarian cancers are not found until stage 3 or 4, he noted.
Bellock, like most people with early-stage ovarian cancer, had no symptoms.
“Even when it’s stage 3 or 4, symptoms are very vague,” Al-Wahab said.

**Ovarian cancer symptoms include:**
Bloating
Change in bowel habits
Back pain
Many people think of ovarian cancer as occurring in older women, but that’s not always the case.
“It can happen in much younger women so more awareness of ovarian cancer (is needed),” Al-Wahab said.

**Life as a survivor**
For the first year following her cancer diagnosis, Bellock needed to undergo an ultrasound every three months because that period has the highest chance of the cancer recurring. Gradually, the number of ultrasounds she needed reduced. It’s been five years, so she’s considered in remission and doesn’t need additional surveillance.
“You feel like you’re never going to get (into remission),” she says.
“I struggle a lot with survivorship. … There are many other women that I feel like are on the other side that have gone through way worse and way more.”
She’s became involved in The Breasties, a group for young people who had breast and gynecological cancers. That’s helped her grapple with her diagnosis and surviving cancer.
“It’s a nationwide organization of young women that are just very open and honest with the struggles and triumphs involved in this whole, crazy world ” she says. “That’s been such a blessing in terms of finding community and people who can really understand all the feelings that go on with cancer.”

She met someone new, and in 2021 they got married.
(Courtesy Morgan Bellock) © Provided by TODAY

They have pursued IVF to start a family, but it’s been “challenging.”
Bellock says she has no regrets about freezing her eggs.
“I knew I had to go in and pursue freezing my eggs, and ultimately it led me down this path, which I’m super grateful for,” she says. “It’s just a really wild way of getting that diagnosis.”

Morgan Bellock hopes others advocate for themselves if they notice something off with their health. She encourages others to speak up if they notice anything wrong with their body. “Trust your gut and advocate for yourself,” she says.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com

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What is Retirement Age

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Ken

100-year-old Cleveland doctor is still going to work | wkyc.com

The world’s oldest practicing doctor says retirement is ‘the enemy’ of longevity.
Here are his 3 tips for living a long and happy life
Story by Bethan Moorcraft

**Howard Tucker** (born July 10, 1922) is an American neurologist who has been practicing medicine since 1947. In addition to becoming a lawyer and passing the Ohio
Bar Examination at age 67 in 1989, Tucker is recognized by Guinness World Records
as the current oldest practicing doctor.^[1][2]

**Early life and education**
Howard Tucker was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tucker decided to pursue a career in medicine while attending Cleveland Heights High School. After graduating high school in 1940, Tucker attended Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies and Ohio State University College of Medicine for his Doctor
of Medicine degree.^[3] Tucker enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and would later serve as Chief of Neurology for the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War.^[4]

**Medical career**
Tucker completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic and training at the Neurological Institute of New York before returning to Cleveland, where he would practice neurology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Hillcrest Hospital for over seven decades. While still practicing neurology, Tucker attended Cleveland State University Cleveland–Marshall College of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree and passed the Ohio Bar Examination at age 67 in 1989.^[3][5]
In 1960, Tucker was credited with solving a medical case involving two young girls who would go in and out of coma. Tucker determined the cause of the comas to be barbiturate poisoning.^[6]
Tucker teaches medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and pursues work as an expert witness for various medical-legal cases.^[7] In 2021, Tucker was recognized as the oldest practicing doctor by Guinness World Records.^[7]

**Personal life**
In 1957, Tucker married Sara “Sue” Siegel.
As of 2022, 88-year-old Siegel continues to practice medicine as a psychoanalyst.
The couple have four children and ten grandchildren.^[4]
What’s Next? Movie on Instagram: “Currently in production, WHAT’S NEXT?
is a feature documentary on Guinness World Records’ “Oldest Practicing Doctor.”
currently in production and is being produced by Tucker’s grandson, Austin

Tucker, and directed and produced by Taylor Taglianetti.^[1]
In April 2023, he contributed a piece to *CNBC* on five important pieces of life advice: staying active and not spending his days retired, staying in shape, not smoking, not restricting himself to a narrow number of activities, and not letting the vast knowledge
and changes he’s seen be wasted.

A doctor in Cleveland is officially the world’s oldest practicing physician.

100-year-old neurologist still practicing, has been awarded the Guinness World Record
for being the oldest doctor who is still in practice. A 100-year-old Ohio man who holds
the Guinness World Record for being the oldest practicing doctor, says that he has no immediate plans to retire. In February 2021, when he was 98 years and 231 days old,
Dr. Howard Tucker of Cleveland received initial recognition as the oldest practicing physician in the world.

The doctor still continues to stand by his word of having no intentions to retire,
and his wife Sue mirrors his work ethic —  who is 89, is still a practicing psychoanalyst.
The physician shares that just after reaching his 100th birthday in July, he contracted COVID-19. Despite this, he continued to instruct his residents through Zoom while recovering.

After reading an obituary for a barber who was listed as one of the oldest people in the world, Howard was motivated to submit an application for the title of oldest practising doctor. Given that they were of a similar age, Howard understood that he could shatter records by himself. Austin, his grandson, assisted him in submitting a formal application to Guinness World Records. When the record was verified, his loved ones were ecstatic.

While speaking to Guinness World Records, he said, “I regard this Guinness World Records title as a singular honor and look upon it as another achievement in a long, satisfying and happy life.”

He further added, “”I take the same approach to each day as I did back in 1947 when
I was just starting out. I continue to learn a lot each day from my colleagues and even
my residents that I teach.”

**Here is a photo of Dr. Howard Tucker now and when he was younger:**

**Dr. Howard Tucker, an old one from 1947 and the world’s**
**oldest doctor in a recent pic (R) @Guinness World Records.**

100-year-old neurologist still practicing medicine (news5cleveland.com)

The world’s oldest practicing doctor knows a thing or two about
how to live a long and happy life — but you might not like everything he has to say.
For Cleveland-born Dr. Howard Tucker — who just turned 101 on July 10, 2023 —
a key secret to his longevity is meaningful work.
Tucker received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1947 and he has practiced neurology for 75 years — eventually earning the Guinness World Records title of the world’s oldest practicing physician.
The chipper centenarian has lived a remarkable life, sharing many happy years with his wife Sara (who still practices psychoanalysis and psychiatry at age 89), his four children and 10 grandchildren.
While Tucker says “good genes and a bit of luck” can help to extend your life,
he also follows a few simple lifestyle rules that boost his health and happiness.

**Delay your retirement (if you can)**
After his record-breaking career, Tucker’s contrarian view on retirement might not surprise you. “I look upon retirement as the enemy of longevity,” he told TODAY shortly after his 100th birthday. “I think that to retire, one can face potential shriveling up and ending in a nursing home. It’s fun staying alive and working …

**Every day I learn something new.”**
Not even the COVID-19 pandemic could stop Tucker from practicing his trade.
He continued treating patients for five or six days a week — when his age would have classified him as high-risk.
The 100-year-old did eventually stop seeing patients in 2022, but he continued working twice a week teaching medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland.
While he’s acknowledged that some jobs are too physically or emotionally demanding to keep into old age, Tucker thinks you should consider delaying retirement if you enjoy your career and are still able to work.
“I’m going to caution (people): If they retire from their work, they should at least do something as a hobby, whether it be communal work or self-hobbies … you need a stimulus for the brain daily,” he said.

World’s Oldest Doctor Turns 100, Shares Health, Longevity Advice (today.com)
There can also be some financial benefits to delaying your retirement — even by just a few years. Only 24% of Americans nearing retirement age (60-67 years old) believe they have enough money saved to live out their golden years in comfort, the Schroders 2023 U.S. Retirement Survey revealed.
A few extra years of saving and strategizing with the help of a financial planner can
make all the difference and help to ease any money concerns you may have in later life.
Also, if you wait until age 70 to start claiming your Social Security benefits, you will get
a much bigger payout than if you claim at the earliest possible age.

**Stay fit and healthy**.
Tucker is a sprightly centenarian who likes to keep busy — both physically and mentally.
He’s never smoked, he has a healthy diet — thanks to his “excellent chef” of a wife, who includes greens with every meal — and he drinks alcohol in moderation, allowing himself the occasional martini.

**To this day, Tucker loves to exercise.**
“Swimming, jogging, hiking, and skiing well into my late-80s
has kept me strong and healthy,” he wrote in an article for CNBC.
In his 11th decade, while he’s “not quite as active as [he] once was,” Tucker still claims to go at least three miles on his treadmill “at a brisk pace” most days a week — with the help of Turner Classic Movies to overcome boredom.
He’s also taken up snowshoeing after his family banned him from skiing in his late 80s following an accident. Staying fit and healthy into your later years can come with its financial advantages.
For instance, you might be able to shop around and find cheaper health insurance
to cover unexpected health emergencies — which no one is immune to, even those
with lucky genes.

**Learn something new every day**
Upon receiving his Guinness World Record in 2021, Tucker said: “I would tell my teenage self to learn each day as if I were to live forever, and to live each day as if I were to die tomorrow.”
Tucker has practiced this philosophy for decades. To this day, he keeps on top of the latest advancements in neurology by studying and reading.
And he didn’t stop at medicine. He went to law school at night in his 60s and passed the Ohio Bar Exam at age 67 — while doing his normal day job as a doctor — simply because he was interested in the law.
More recently, this love of learning has seen Tucker getting help from one of his 10 grandchildren to understand new technology and apps.
“The whole world is full of computers and they live by computers.
If I want to stay in this world, I’m going to do it,” he told TODAY.
If you’re like Tucker and are keen to explore new opportunities in technology, you might want to check out online investing and money-saving tools that will put your money to work for you.

The world’s oldest practicing physician, neurologist, Howard Tucker,
with his grandson Austin Tucker and documentary filmmaker Taylor Taglianetti

World War II vet who is still working as a neurologist turns 100 years old (breatheful.com)

His fans can watch the mild-mannered doctor from Cleveland Heights throw a baseball, give dating advice to Leonardo DiCaprio, and try a burrito for the first time. And yes, you heard that right, he has fans, and millions of views on TikTok.

“We have people contacting us asking ‘Can we go meet Dr. Tucker?’ ‘I live in Ohio,
how can I meet him?’” said Taylor Taglianetti a documentary filmmaker from New York, who, together with Tucker’s grandson Austin Tucker is producing a film about Tucker’s
life entitled *What’s Next?*

**It turns out, turning 100 makes you a little bit of a rock star.**
On his 100th birthday this past July, Tucker received letters of congratulations from
five of the six living U.S. presidents and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
plus a personal serenade from country music legend Dolly Parton.

And the following day he threw out the first pitch at a Guardians baseball game. Taglianetti says they may organize some meet-and greets with Tucker and his many admirers so he can answer all their questions.

“It bewilders me. I just can’t understand it,” said Tucker about all the fuss. “People say to me, you’re doing pretty good for a hundred, and I say to myself how many 100-year-old people have they sampled? I don’t think I’ve ever met another 100-year-old person. I have only met myself.”

But beneath the genuine humility there is a hint of childish delight in the fanfare that has surrounded his centennial milestone. His intellect, and wit, are still intact and sharp as ever. And, as it turns out, applying for the Guinness World Record was sort of his idea.

“A man died, and the obit said he was a barber. He was in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was 98 years old and the oldest barber in practice in the world,” said Tucker. “And so that’s why I asked Austin if we should look into it.” Austin did. And after months of inquiries and a lengthy application process, they got the news.

“Right before his 99th birthday we got the call that he got the record,” the younger Tucker said. “And that was the wakeup call for me. It was an opportunity for me to really sit back and think: ‘Wow, I’ve never truly understood what my grandfather has seen over almost a century of being around, but also over seven decades of practicing medicine.’ ”

100-year-old Cleveland doctor still working | wkyc.com

That’s when Austin Tucker says he realized not everybody has grandparents in their
90s who still go to work, and also when he and Taglianetti, his former NYU classmate,
began to hatch a plan to tell his grandfather’s story.

At first, he says, he thought it would be something short – maybe a 10-minute profile.
Once they began interviewing him, they realized they wanted to make a full-length film.

**As sharp as ever**
This slender, grey-haired man is maybe 5 and a half feet tall, with a sharp mind and an even sharper wit. He quotes Winston Churchill and Dorothy Parker, and has thoughts on just about everything, having experienced, or read more than most. It seems immediately obvious that this is a man who not only refuses to retire, but has probably never spent an idle moment – physically or mentally – in his 100 plus years.

He still exercises two miles on the treadmill or stationary bike four times a week, reads the paper with his wife of 65 years over breakfast every morning, then puts on a bow tie and heads to the hospital where he still teaches neurology residents and sees patients. And when the occasion calls for it, he’s been known to pull an all-nighter to prepare a new medical lecture for his students.

His grandson says he was even sneaking out of the house to go to the hospital during
the height of COVID-19, 98 years old at the time, although the doctor remembers it differently.

“Well, I had to work,” he said. “I put on a mask. The hospital didn’t tell me to stay home. They said everyone should come to work. In medicine we have a responsibility.

**If you take it seriously, you follow through.”**
And as if medicine wasn’t enough, 40 years into his medical career, he earned a law degree while working full-time, passing the Ohio Bar Exam at the age of 67. These days, in his days off from the hospital, he also works on the side as an expert witness, reviewing medical cases — an intellectual challenge he says he loves.

“I get as much enjoyment out of reviewing records as I would if I were golfing. …
And it’s less expensive, too,” Tucker said with a chuckle.
What prompted him to go to law school? He read an obituary about a man who was supposedly the oldest man to have ever passed the Ohio bar exam He. was 62, he recounts.

“I think I beat him by 5 (years). I suppose I ought to call the Ohio State Bar Association and ask them,” he said, looking over at his grandson across the table.

A bit of luck and a life well lived.
“I guess we have to know,” his grandson replied.

**There are *some* signs that Tucker is slowing down.**
For example, he holds the handrail now when he climbs the stairs.
He no longer does the NordicTrack anymore because he says his balance is off, and
he only walks two miles on the treadmill at a time instead of the previous three to four.

He’s also given up downhill skiing in favor of snowshoeing at the behest of his family.
They also would prefer he give up driving, but Tucker says he’s not ready to hand over
the keys to the BMW he bought at age 94 yet. “I can’t lose my independence,” he said.

He may also be the luckiest man alive. This month he was getting rabies shots after being bitten by a bat, and undergoing physical therapy after taking a tumble down a flight of stairs that necessitated spinal fusion surgery.

A decade earlier in his 80s he walked away from a skiing accident in Colorado that fractured the second cervical vertebrae – the same vertebrae he points out that killed Sonny Bono and paralyzed Christopher Reeve. And in his 70s he was airlifted of a mountaintop in the Alps in a basket suspended from a helicopter, after he slipped
and broke his kneecap while hiking with his wife.

And yet, he never lost his sense of humor. When the medic asked if he would
like a tranquilizer to calm his nerves, he recalls asking, “Will it cushion the fall?”
The joke he recalls was lost in translation.

**A living legacy: 75 years in medicine**
There are not a lot of working doctors that can see a patient and say
*“Wow, I haven’t seen that in 50 years,”* but Howard Tucker is one of them.

The neurologist earned his degree in medicine from Ohio State University 75 years ago, and was among the first Jewish members of the medical faculty at Columbia University
in New York. He later returned to Ohio to join the faculty of what was then known as Western Reserve University and worked for over a decade at the Cleveland Clinic.

As a doctor he has lived through the polio epidemic, the last outbreak of smallpox, the discovery of DNA and the rise of modern genetics. And he has seen advances in technology he could once never have dreamed up.

Twice a week you can still find Dr. Tucker at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. And if by chance you are his patient, he’s likely to spend some extra time with you. While he says he appreciates the advances technology has made in medicine, he believes it shouldn’t come at the expense of the doctor listening to the patient.

“I am always running behind,” he says. “The patient in front of me is the important one.”

Medicine back in the early days was much more cerebral, he says.

“We didn’t have CAT scans. We didn’t have MRIs.

We had our brains. … We had to think through a problem – so it was fun in those days.”

Tucker says he never followed a strict diet or ran marathons.
He came home every night for dinner and to spend time with his four children, and then went back to work. He and his wife had a tradition of drinking martinis on Friday nights. The secret to his longevity he says is doing a little bit of everything- but not too much. “Everything in moderation,” he said.

**So what’s next?**
“Oh, I expect I’ll keep working until it’s over with,” he says, speaking of his eventual death with the clinical confidence of a physician who has fully embraced the one thing he knows medicine can’t cure. “You know, life,” he says, “is a fatal disease, it does eventually end.” The World’s ‘Oldest Practicing Doctor’ Shares How He Keeps His Brain Sharp as a 101-Year-Old Neurologist (msn.com)

*What’s Next is in its final phase of production.*
*To learn more about the film, click* *here*.

*Opinion | How Do You Feel About a 100-Year-Old Doctor? (nytimes.com)*

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Auto Immunity

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Ken

Tissues of the Body Affected by Autoimmune Attacks | Livers With Life

What is Auto Immune Disease – Bing video
In such cases, the body often attacks and damages its own tissues. Immune deficiency diseases reduce the body’s ability to battle invaders, resulting in vulnerability to infections.
In response to an unfamiliar trigger, the immune system may start producing antibodies that instead of working against infections, start attacking the body’s own tissues.

There are over 80 various autoimmune diseases.
Here are few of the most common ones:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Inflammatory bowel disease
Multiple sclerosis
Type 1 diabetes
Celiac disease
Myasthenia gravis
Psoriasis
Graves’ disease
and more.
Autoimmune disease symptoms
The early symptoms of various autoimmune diseases
are quite similar, such as:
Fatigue
Ache in muscles
Swelling
Low-grade fever
Redness
Skin rashes
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Loss of hair
Trouble in concentrating

Individual diseases could have their own unique symptoms as well.
Treatments can’t usually cure autoimmune diseases, however, they can help control the overactive immune response and decrease inflammation or reduce pain. Some of the drugs used to treat these conditions include:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Immune-suppressing drugs

Some treatments are also available to alleviate symptoms such as pain,
inflammation, skin rashes and fatigue.
One should consider consuming a well-balanced diet and performing regular exercise may also aid you feel better.
Over 80 various autoimmune diseases exist. Quite often their symptoms overlap, making them difficult to diagnose.
Autoimmune diseases are more common in women, and they usually run in families.
**Disclaimer:** The information in no way constitutes or should be construed as medical advice. Nor is the above article an endorsement of any research findings discussed in the article an endorsement for any of the source publications.Sources-
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/autoimmune-diseases
https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disorders#symptoms
Diet in Autoimmune Disease

**Make your Diet Work for You**
By Elaine Moore
*Certain foods known as immunity boosters:*
*aid the healing process in people with autoimmune disorders.*
*Autoimmune Disease Diet: 6 Foods to Eat and 3 to Avoid (food revolution.org)*

**Defining a Good Diet**

A good diet has long been considered the basis of good health.
The simple term good diet refers to a diet that provides the countless nutrients present in whole foods that are essential for life and provided in a well-balanced diet. In addition, these foods should be free of chemical contaminants and contain an abundant supply of vitamins and minerals. A good diet contains an assortment of foods rich in vitamins A, B complex, C and E; foods with high mineral content, particularly zinc, selenium, calcium and magnesium; foods rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids such as oily fish, seeds and nuts; adequate protein from lean meats and grain; fiber from grains, fruit and vegetables.

To prevent allergies the diet should be varied and the same foods shouldn’t be eaten on a daily basis. Vitamin C found in many fruits and vegetables is needed by all of the immune system’s cells to carry out their functions. Vitamin A found in liver, dairy products, oily fish and plant foods is essential for the thymus gland, an immune system organ necessary for the proper maturation of immune system cells.
B vitamins and calcium are needed for white blood cells known as phagocytes and for proper skeletal muscle and nervous system function. Vitamin E, zinc, and selenium are powerful antioxidants needed to reduce oxidative stress and for antibody production.
All immune system cells require protein for their continued production.
Protein sources are also needed for the production of amino acids and antibodies.
‘I’m a Gastro, and Eating More of These Fermented Foods Can Boost Your Sleep—
In Addition to Your Digestion’ (msn.com)

**Immune System Effects**
A good diet can strengthen, not stimulate, the immune system and enable all of the body’s organs to carry on with their intended functions. On the other hand, a bad diet contains food ladled with pesticides, chemical preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and stabilizers that are detrimental to our health. For instance, the unnatural composition of iodized food products, while preventing iodine deficiency in certain regions, has been found to trigger autoimmune thyroid disease worldwide. And certain molecules in genetically engineered products are recognized as foreign by our immune systems, and in turn, our immune systems are stimulated and weakened, which promotes autoimmune disease development.

**Chemical Toxins**
Chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride added to our water supplies also cripple the immune system, as do antibiotics added to the grains fed to cattle and poultry. It’s not surprising that many people with penicillin allergies develop hives or symptoms of anaphylaxis after eating poultry or beef.
For those of us with autoimmune diseases, maintaining a good diet involves avoiding processed foods, buying free range or organic meat products, and adding foods known to be top immunity boosters to our diets.
An efficient functioning immune system is essential for good health and for the prevention and healing of autoimmune diseases. An efficient immune system also protects us from infection and cancerous growths and helps temper the allergic response. Signs of a poorly functioning immune system include autoimmune diseases, digestive problems, fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, food intolerances, allergies, and poor skin.

**Top Immunity Boosters**
Different foods differ not only in taste and appearance but also in their nutrient content. The top immunity boosters listed in this article include foods with the proven ability to improve immune system health. In some cases, specific nutrients can only be found in a scattering of different foods, foods considered essential for immune health.
While dietary supplements are another important component of immune system health, many nutrients can’t be adequately extracted from food sources and can only be obtained from eating whole foods.
And since many nutrients are only found in foods of a certain color, dietary experts recommend choosing foods from a broad spectrum of colors for optimal health.
The top 10 immune system boosters, which supply the highest levels of these nutrients, include beets, shiitake mushrooms, avocado, curly kale, grapefruit, blueberry, Brazil nuts, soybeans, green tea and garlic.
Other top immune boosters include sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, yams, red bell peppers, tomatoes, rhubarb, pumpkin, chili peppers, avocadoes, cruciferous vegetables, watercress, nettle, spinach, Belgian endive, globe artichokes, arugula, kiwi, pineapple, papayas, mangoes, guava, cantaloupe, passion fruits, citrus fruits, bananas, grapes, berries, rosehips, hazelnuts, apples, endive, walnuts, cashews, almonds, pistachio nuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, safflower oil, evening primrose oil, sesame seed and oil, aduki beans, oats, wheat germ, quinona, bulgur, rice, corn, kidney beans, lima beans, green beans, lentils, snow peas, turkey, guinea fowl, pheasant, duck, chicken, fresh tuna, salmon, anchovy, mackerel, shrimp, yogurt, peppermint, chamomile, rosemary, ginger and turmeric. These foods all contain an abundance of nutrients with antioxidant,
immune restoring or anti-inflammatory properties.
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Resource: The Top 100 Immunity Boosters: 100 Recipes to Keep Your Immune System Fighting Fit: Haigh, Charlotte: 9781844831111: Amazon.com: Books London: Duncan-Baird, 2005.

**AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) Diet: A Beginner’s Guide**
How to Tackle the Relationship between Autoimmune Diseases and Diet: Well Begun Is Half-Done – PMC (nih.gov)

An Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet plan can be similar to the paleo diet but is usually stricter. It primarily involves eliminating certain foods that may cause inflammation and reintroducing them gradually once symptoms improve.
The AIP diet aims to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms caused by autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and rheumatoid arthritis (1Trusted Source).
Many people who have followed the AIP diet report improvements in how they feel, as well as reductions in common symptoms of autoimmune disorders, such as fatigue and gut or joint pain. Yet, while research on this diet is promising, it’s also limited.
This article offers a comprehensive overview of the AIP diet, including the science behind it, as well as what is currently known about its ability to reduce symptoms of autoimmune disorders.

**What is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet?**
A healthy immune system is designed to produce antibodies that attack foreign or harmful cells in your body.
However, in people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system tends to produce antibodies that, rather than fight infections, attack healthy cells and tissues.
This can result in a range of symptoms, including joint pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, brain fog, and tissue and nerve damage.

A few examples of autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, IBD, type 1 diabetes, and psoriasis.
Autoimmune diseases are thought to be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic propensity, infection, stress, inflammation, and medication use.
Also, some research suggests that, in susceptible individuals, damage to the gut barrier can lead to increased intestinal permeability, also known as “leaky gut,” which may trigger the development of certain autoimmune diseases (2Trusted Source).
Certain foods are believed to possibly increase the gut’s permeability, thereby increasing your likelihood of leaky gut.
The AIP diet focuses on eliminating these foods and replacing them with health-promoting, nutrient-dense foods that are thought to help heal the gut, and ultimately, reduce inflammation and symptoms of autoimmune diseases (3Trusted Source).
It also removes certain ingredients like gluten, which may cause abnormal immune responses in susceptible individuals (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).
While experts believe that a leaky gut may be a plausible explanation for the inflammation experienced by people with autoimmune disorders, they warn that the current research makes it impossible to confirm a cause-and-effect relationship between the two (2Trusted Source).

Therefore, more research is needed before strong conclusions can be made.
**SUMMARY** The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet is purported to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms experienced by people with autoimmune disorders by healing their leaky gut and removing potentially problematic ingredients from their diet.

**How does it work?**
The AIP diet resembles the paleo diet, both in the types of foods allowed and avoided,
as well as in the phases that comprise it. Due to their similarities, many consider the AIP diet an extension of the paleo diet — though AIP may be seen as a stricter version of it.
The AIP diet consists of two main phases.

**The elimination phase**
The first phase is an elimination phase that involves the removal of foods and medications believed to cause gut inflammation, imbalances between levels of good and bad bacteria in the gut, or an immune response (1Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).
During this phase, foods like grains and gluten, legumes, nuts, seeds,
nightshade vegetables, eggs, and dairy are completely avoided.
Tobacco, alcohol, coffee, oils, food additives, refined and processed sugars, and certain medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should also be avoided (1Trusted Source).
Examples of NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, and high dose aspirin.
On the other hand, this phase encourages the consumption of fresh, nutrient-dense foods, minimally processed meat, fermented foods, and bone broth. It also emphasizes the improvement of lifestyle factors, such as stress, sleep, and physical activity (1Trusted Source).
The length of the elimination phase of the diet varies, as it’s typically maintained until a person feels a noticeable reduction in symptoms. On average, most people maintain this phase for 30–90 days, but some may notice improvements as early as within the first 3 weeks (1Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source).

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**The reintroduction phase**
Once a measurable improvement in symptoms and overall well-being occurs, the reintroduction phase can begin. During this phase, the avoided foods are gradually reintroduced into the diet, one at a time, based on the person’s tolerance.
The goal of this phase is to identify which foods contribute to a person’s symptoms and reintroduce all foods that don’t cause any symptoms while continuing to avoid those that do. This allows for the widest variety a person can tolerate. Recipes – A Gutsy Girl®
During this phase, foods should be reintroduced one at a time, allowing for a period
of 5–7 days before reintroducing a different food. This allows a person enough time to notice if any of their symptoms reappear before continuing the reintroduction process (1Trusted Source).
Foods that are well tolerated can be added back into the diet, while those that trigger symptoms should continue to be avoided. Keep in mind that your food tolerance may change over time.
As such, you may want to repeat the reintroduction test for foods that initially failed the test every once in a while.

**Step-by-step reintroduction protocol**
Here’s a step-by-step approach to reintroducing foods that were avoided during the elimination phase of the AIP diet.
Step 1. Choose one food to reintroduce. Plan to consume this food a few times per day on the testing day, then avoid it completely for 5–6 days.
Step 2. Eat a small amount, such as 1 teaspoon of the food, and wait 15 minutes to see if you have a reaction.
Step 3. If you experience any symptoms, end the test and avoid this food. If you have no symptoms, eat a slightly larger portion, such as 1 1/2 tablespoons, of the same food and monitor how you feel for 2–3 hours.
Step 4. If you experience any symptoms over this period, end the test and avoid this food. If no symptoms occur, eat a normal portion of the same food and avoid it for 5–6 days without reintroducing any other foods.
Step 5. If you experience no symptoms for 5–6 days, you may reincorporate the tested food into your diet, and repeat this 5-step reintroduction process with a new food.

It’s best to avoid reintroducing foods under circumstances that tend to increase inflammation and make it difficult to interpret results. These include during an infection, following a poor night’s sleep, when feeling unusually stressed, or following a strenuous workout.
Additionally, it’s sometimes recommended to reintroduce foods in a particular order.
For example, when reintroducing dairy, choose dairy products with the lowest lactose concentration to reintroduce first, such as ghee or fermented dairy products.

Supplements:

**Low-dose naltrexone (LDN):**
A promising treatment in immune-related diseases and cancer therapy.
Naltrexone, a non-selective antagonist of opioid receptors, is mainly used as rehabilitation therapy for discharged opiate addicts to eliminate addiction in order to maintain a normal life and prevent or reduce relapse. In recent years, there have been some novel and significant findings on the off-label usage of naltrexone. Within a specific dosage window, LDN can act as an immunomodulator in multiple autoimmune diseases and malignant tumors as well as alleviate the symptoms of some mental disorders. The results of increasing studies indicate that LDN exerts its immunoregulatory activity by binding to opioid receptors in or on immune cells and tumor cells. These new discoveries indicate that LDN may become a promising immunomodulatory agent in the therapy for cancer and many immune-related diseases. In this article, we review the pharmacological functions and mechanisms of LDN as well as its clinical therapeutic potential as revealed by our team and other researchers.

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**Hydroxychloroquine:** initially used as an antimalarial, is used as an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory agent for the management of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus. Lately, there has been interest in its potential efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, with several speculated mechanisms. The purpose of this review is to elaborate on the mechanisms surrounding hydroxychloroquine. The review is an in-depth analysis of the antimalarial, immunomodulatory, and antiviral mechanisms of hydroxychloroquine, with detailed and novel pictorial explanations. The mechanisms of hydroxychloroquine are related to potential cardiotoxic manifestations and demonstrate potential adverse effects when used for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Finally, current literature associated with hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 has been analyzed to interrelate the mechanisms, adverse effects, and use of hydroxychloroquine in the current pandemic. Currently, there is insufficient evidence about the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19.

Hydroxychloroquine and AutoImmune Disease – Bing video

*MUST WATCH: **Discovery Health – Celiac Disease. – YouTube**
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Celiac.com 03/11/2022 – As many of you already know, celiac disease can be associated with quite a few other autoimmune diseases such as lupus, fibromyalgia, Crohn’s, Sjogren’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.
In addition, celiac disease can also be connected with a few hormonal issues such as thyroid disease (specifically Hashimoto’s), adrenal fatigue, and high/low levels of estrogen.
For those with celiac disease and hormonal issues, some of the symptoms you can experience include hot flashes, insomnia, headaches, weight gain or loss, fatigue, muscle spasms, heavy menstrual cycles, heart rate changes, and much more.
There are many ways you can treat hormone imbalances, but many people prefer
to first try more natural methods, in the hope of avoiding pharmaceutical medications.
For those in this group, nutrition can be an excellent way to help stabilize your body’s estrogen levels and feel better fast. Foods to eat include pistachios, artichokes, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower), chia and hemp seeds.

Simply by incorporating these nuts, seeds, and vegetables into your daily lifestyle,
you’ll begin to feel more energetic and have less pain.

Even if you don’t happen to be living an allergen-friendly life, these foods can definitely be beneficial for hormonal regulation. For those with celiac disease, eating gluten-free foods can help reduce the intensity of your thyroid and adrenal fatigue symptoms.

There are even certain herbs that can be beneficial for your hormone levels, and picking the right ones, of course, will depend on your body’s individual needs. From maca, yarrow, red raspberry, ashwagandha, chase tree, black cohosh, mother wart, mugwort, shepherd’s purse, stinging nettle, to burdock. Choosing the right one may help decrease fatigue, lessen menstrual pain, reduce hot flashes, and ease headaches. Be sure to read up on the known side-effects of any of these herbs before taking them, as they may interfere with other conditions you may have, for example ashwagandha can increase your blood pressure.

**BONUS:**

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THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC 🎻

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Ken

**I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in September 2016.**

In the winter of 2019, I was referred to Hospice with cancer throughout my body.
In the winter of 2023, I was declared NED (No Evidence of Disease). This is my story.
I often get requests from other cancer journeyers to share my story. As my own time and emotional bandwidth is limited, I created this video to share my own personal cancer experience with natural and allopathic (conventional) medicine. Please keep in mind that this was my experience. Each person has their own experience with cancer and certain medicines. There is no one way to heal cancer, each body is different. If you’re interested in hearing more of my story or checking out resources, I’ve created over the years.

Please check out the links below.
Also, please check out my Amazon bestselling book ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude:
A Cancer Thriver’s Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery also with the
Healing Power of Horses’:  https://amzn.to/3lEJua3

We create our reality in every moment.

Grace, Grit & Gratitude Book Release! — Cancer Warrioress

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Four years ago in the depth of chemo, before my hip broke (little did I know what was coming my way! ) striking an Ani Difranco post in the chemo chair to keep myself going. (I was referred to Hospice like 4 months before this) I believed I could heal and I did!

Of course my Sweet horse Blue is by my side.

Note: this is before he was diagnosed with cancer
Check out my full story in my book! https://amzn.to/3lEJua3

It’s really interesting how music can knock down a wall and be an open connection
between you and someone else where something else can’t. When music comes along,
it just opens your heart a little more.

THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC

A story about my magic fiddle, my father & Alasdair Frasier’s Sierra Nevada Fiddle Camp!

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**Music heals!**

**What is your relationship to music? How do you find your joy?**
**Please share, I would love to know!** Tara Coyote
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Fiddle camp! Words cannot express just how profound:
Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp was for me!

I had lived in the Nevada City area for 10 years & always wanted to go, but never did.
What followed was my own close brush with death and the death of both of my parents
in a short few years.

My father gifted me this 1890’s fiddle from Germany one month before my dear mom died. It was THE LAST TIME I saw him happy IN HIS LIFE (he died tragically 4 short months after my mom did ). If you knew my father, this speaks volumes, as he was a jovial & exuberant being! This is why this fiddle means EVERYTHING to me.

**It was his last parting gift of love to me.**

I had another beloved fiddle that I had painstakingly saved up for,
which was stolen when I was in the midst of cancer treatment.

Being surrounded by such accomplished musicians, teachers & stellar human beings this week has touched my heart & advanced my playing beyond anything I have musically done, since I started playing in the 3rd grade. Alasdair Fraser’s Fiddle World camp is all about playing music by ear, WHICH IS COMPLETELY NEW TO ME!

This was definitely a challenge! Many times I was striving to catch a few notes here & there, but by the end of the week, I’m happy to say, I feel confident figuring out a song on my own!

My old fiddle had some issues, and 4 strings broke in a matter of 3 days
Luckily my kind new friends helped me, which I’m so grateful for.

Last nights culmination concert was incredibly beautiful. I felt the presence of my parents smiling down on me. I played my fiddle to my mom, when she was dying. This fiddle & the healing power of music are all wrapped up with the incredible gratitude & grief I feel with their painful deaths in the past year and a half.

I now understand, my dad bought me this fiddle 5 months before his heartbreaking death & it made him so happy to gift me it, as he KNEW IT WOULD OPEN MY HEART TO HEALING WHEN I MOST NEEDED IT This completely blows me away. WOW
(And the tears rolling down my face are proof of this)

A big Mahalo goes out to the teachers & all my new musician friends who were so kind & loving. I’m deeply grateful for this profound healing.

And for those who came to see me, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words you said to me. I am incredibly honored for your presence, reflection & love. It truly means the world to me.

CLEAR SCANS  I’m incredibly grateful to be alive after being referred to Hospice 4.5 years ago with cancer throughout my body

Even though this completely goes against the dominant paradigm of thought, I am also THANKFUL to the energetic of cancer which has taught me to TRULY APPRECIATE and ENJOY LIFE

Cancer has brought me to the edge of death, where I faced my fear of the shadows & learned to truly claim my JOY  & rebirth myself.

This has been the most amazing gift I could ever receive.
Please know that your challenges are truly here to serve you in your growth, to shine the diamond of your soul.

Never doubt your body’s ability to heal my friends!
Embrace your shadows, reach deep inside and find your own key to healing.
Thanks for the love & support over the years friends, I so love and appreciate all of you!

If you’re interested in reading or listening to me story (my audiobook came out this spring!), please check out my bestselling book, ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver’s Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’ – Link in comments

I’m super honored to have my cancer healing story shared in this awesome book by Twenty Stories: Resilience, Courage and Hope in the Face of Cancer: Amazon.com: Books Live Life Now Project called ‘Twenty Stories: Resilience Courage & Hope in the
Face of Cancer’!

This book, by Richard Calautti, shares inspiring stories of 20 different people on the cancer journey.
My interview is called ‘I tried to think of cancer as a great wake up call to how you can really live your life.’
I truly think that EVERY challenging circumstance is here to grow us, so why not make the best of it and reap the benefits of even something like cancer

Everything can be a blessing, so why can’t cancer be a blessing too
I highly encourage you to check out this gem of a book if you or someone you know is going through cancer. It’s SO VITALLY IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN HOPE when it comes to healing, don’t you think
Link for book in comments

https://www.pinterest.com/taracoyote/
*Tara Coyote*
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“You are the Queen of you!”

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Ken

Shania Twain CMT Music Awards, 2023. – Bing video

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Ice Climber with ‘Superhuman’ lungs

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Ken

She was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer during a routine screening.

Jackie’s lung cancer story – Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

By Julia Pugachevsky

Fundraiser by Jackie Head : Stop hiding behind the C it’s called CANCER (gofundme.com)

Jackie Head is an ice climber who’s completed high-altitude treks in Iceland & France.
She had zero symptoms of lung cancer but caught it early, thanks to a free scan.
She’s now cancer-free after surgery and believes everyone should get screenings.

Jackie Head’s lung power comes in handy considering her active lifestyle. The 57-year-old lives for ice climbing, free-diving, and polar training, which involves nine hours of skiing a day and pulling a 66-pound sledge.

“I’ve always said I’ve got very strong legs and I’ve got very strong lungs,” Head, who’s summited Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe, and gone on Icelandic expeditions, told Insider.

It was her penchant for climbing in high altitudes —

and her lack of any symptoms — that made her lung cancer diagnosis such a shock.

At age 56, Head received a complimentary screening because her area, Essex, was targeted by the UK’s National Health System as part of a new initiative to detect lung cancer earlier. She remembered wishing the staff a happy Christmas and walking away “assuming that there’s definitely nothing wrong with me.”

But her CT scan showed two nodules on her right lung, and a later biopsy revealed that she had stage 1a, or early stage, lung cancer.

Head only went to the screening because lung cancer runs in her family

Originally, Head had planned to be away at the time of the screening — she was signed up to cross the Northern Patagonia ice cap with a team. Due to financial reasons, some members dropped out and the trip was canceled.

Because both of Head’s parents had lung cancer, she decided she might as well get a screening.

After the initial scan, she had a biopsy performed, which confirmed that the 26-millimeter nodule on her lower lobe was cancerous.

Her adventurous lifestyle helped her emotionally deal with her diagnosis

When Head was diagnosed in January 2023, she was initially “really angry,” considering her commitment to fitness and how hard she worked at safeguarding her health.

She said the doctors wanted to schedule the surgery right away, but she decided to postpone for a 10-day trip to an arctic ice festival in February.

The biopsy and surgery both worried Head, who knew complications could include a collapsed lung that could temporarily inhibit her from doing all her favorite outdoor activities.

Jackie Head ice climbing — But at the same time, her lifestyle prepared her to deal with the worst.
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‘I had zero symptoms’: NHS trial detects lung cancer in fitness fan.

She said ice climbers “generally live like there’s no tomorrow:

You face fear a lot of times because it’s very dangerous.”

Plus, she realized the diagnosis “highlighted some things in life you do not have control of,” and that the only thing she had power over was how she took the news.

When she returned from her trip, Head went right to the hospital to get the surgery.

She had part of her lung removed and is now cancer-free

In March, Head had a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to remove the lower right lobe of her lung, which she said will reduce her oxygen intake — though so far it hasn’t impacted her work outs.

Still, she felt optimistic: In her lung function tests before the surgery, she learned she had “superhuman” lungs according to a doctor. Since the surgery, she said her right side still feels “very tight and odd” but that she’s gotten used to it.

Now cancer-free, Head already has her next trip planned: The Snowman Trek in Bhutan,

a 28-day journey considered to be the most challenging traverse in the Himalayas.

Jackie Head holding an ice pick — As far as screenings, she plans to get her next one in August and
plans to get them every six months to be safe. #Mind Over Matter.

She hopes people will consider getting more frequent screenings.

Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the UK and US, but it’s also more common in older men and smokers. Because the early stages commonly show no symptoms, many people might not realize they have lung cancer until later, when treatment is much more difficult.

“I believe we need a new face for lung cancer,” Head said. “Then people might actually turn their head and think ‘Maybe I should start having a body scan every two years.'” JACKIE HEAD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@jackiehead1) • Instagram photos and videos

Ice Climber Freezes to Death : Shown the Purpose of Life (Near-Death Experience) – YouTube

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Woman shares theory that we never really die and it’s freaking people out

Story by Breanna Robinson
People on TikTok are freaking out after one woman suggested that we might not ever truly pass on – and that the world could have ended many times before without our knowledge.

Joli Moli, who goes by @joli.artist on the platform, is scaring people with a video she posted that claims that we may never really die, but instead, our consciousness goes into an alternate reality.

In that alternate reality, we exist without the memories of the world we lived in prior, except for some details that don’t seem right.

Moli noted that if the theory of quantum immortality – which suggests that people never really die – is accurate, then humanity might have been ended many times by apocalyptic events similar to the asteroids “taking out the dinosaurs” 65 million years ago.

We would essentially have no recollection because our consciousness would endure it, and we’d awake in a parallel world where that hasn’t occurred.

And because we have a limited word count here, here’s a 13-minute explanation of quantum immortality that’s worth a watch: Sean Carroll Explains Quantum Immortality – YouTube

“If the quantum immortality theory is correct, you’re just going to wake up in a parallel universe with no memory of the fact that you just survived an apocalyptic event,” Moli said in the video.

She also detailed that our only sort of inkling into understanding that there might be a parallel world would be through the “new Mandela effects,” a phenomenon where people remember major events differently from how history claims it went.

People in the comments found this discourse quite frightening and disturbing, as it may lean towards understanding that “we can’t escape.”

“The thought of never being able to actually die is extremely depressing, and it’s giving me a headache,” someone wrote.

”Bruh, I’m just done with this anxiety. My body [is] emotionally [and] physically TIREDDD,” another added.

A third commenter who is not really into conspiracies also suggested that they are “freaking out” about this idea.

“Ok, I’m actually kind of freaking out right now because I’m not the conspiracy typa guy, but you’re eerily making sense,” they said.

Others in the comments saw the positives of eternal life, with one saying that it brings them great comfort because they’ve lost people to “tragic deaths.”

And on the other hand, people also shared experiences of “dreams” that they’ve had about the “world ending,” which made them believe in this theory even more.

The Mandela effect is named after Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and activist for civil rights during Apartheid.

After his passing in 2013, many people believed that he had passed away in prison in the 1980s and even had “clear” memories of his funeral on the news.

With that, if you’ve ever awoken to find that things weren’t exactly as you remember them, maybe it means that you died in another universe and woke up in this one.

How spine-chilling. Was this content a good use of your time? SOURCE: | indy100

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