I’ve been working on my second Substack post for a while, and I finally finished it today on the anniversary of Ray Peat’s passing by pure coincidence. I really miss him and our email exchanges, as I know many others do too. He helped so many of us. substack.com/@undividedyou/n…

Colonoscopy is marketed as a routine, life-saving screening, but it carries serious risks that most people are never told about. The procedure can cause colon perforation, a dangerous tear that may require emergency surgery; severe bleeding, especially after polyp removal; and sedation complications such as irregular heart rhythms, breathing problems, or dangerous drops in blood pressure. The bowel-prep solutions can trigger electrolyte imbalances that strain the kidneys and can disrupt heart function. Colonoscopies also carry a risk of infection, even in clean facilities. They have no actual oversight and misdiagnosis and miss rates are significant. (22–34%). Yet, even after all of these potential issues, this procedure is pushed as a necessary intervention for early detection.

For anyone interested in the details of what's going on in Gaza thanks to Isra-hell and Satanyahu. American tax dollars help fund this. If you have a strong stomach: youtu.be/bnoCe_P4PO0?si=X0QZ…

I can't stand canned oysters so I'm super happy I just found these fresh ones at Walmart with no weird preservatives for under 7 dollars. @dannyroddy

I think the idea in this text from F. David Peat's book influenced Dr. Peat’s comment that form matters more than size. I experienced some interesting synchronicities with Dr. Peat. While working on my book, I sent him the Organizing the Panic interview questions. My main character is diagnosed with toxoplasmosis, and when he sent his answers back, he mentioned toxoplasmosis in one of his responses. I thought that was wild and told him about it. Over time, he knew I was into synchronicities and even introduced me to Paul Kammerer’s work. He also pointed out a synchronicity between us that he noticed from his side, regarding an email I had sent about the Hermit tarot card. I found that quite noteworthy, since few people recognize or acknowledge synchronicities. And today I noticed another coincidence—there are geese on the cover of this book by F. David Peat, and Dr. Peat mentioned geese in his reply to one of my interviews with him that I posted here weeks ago. He wrote, “Comparing domesticated geese to migrating wild geese, the degrees of self-actualization come down to what the organism is and what its existence means.” Wild geese are an incredible example of cooperation in nature with shared effort and support for sick or injured members of the flock. After reading about them, I can see why he mentioned them.

Everyone’s out here making marshmallows for the gelatin content, but honestly pudding is the new marshmallow. It’s smoother, cooler, and tastes amazing with bananas.

"Time and again, people transcend the paralyzing effects of psychological pain when they have sufficient contact with someone who can hear them empathically." Marshall B. Rosenberg

My friend wants to add gelatin to her diet, so she texted me asking what to buy for making gelatin broth. I told her to get chicken feet and this was the follow up.

My friend’s 105-year-old grandmother lives with his family, and she’s an incredible woman. Her family cherishes her and ensures she’s well cared for. He comes from a big, warm-hearted family, and I’ve had the chance to meet relatives from four different generations. His grandmother has a passion for games; I’ve even played Rummikub with her a few times. I believe the games and the interactions they bring, along with the nature of those interactions, help maintain brain health. She enjoys her coffee twice a day. There's a lot to learn from this that would help people to age better.

"There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true." Soren Kierkegaard

Eggshell powder made me feel noticeably more resilient when I first started taking it years ago—I think of it as a protective shell helping me handle stress. The best way I’ve found to take it without negative effects is mixing it with apple cider vinegar in a glass, adding a little orange juice, and drinking it through a glass straw. I also take it with magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K. In Wisdom of the Body by Walter Cannon, there’s a study on cats showing increased trabeculae (tiny structures that strengthen bones) after a high-calcium diet. Makes me wonder how many hip replacements could have been avoided with earlier calcium supplementation.

I often reflect on the principles of time and rest in healing, concepts that seem elusive in our culture. The excerpts I put here are from The Wisdom of the Body by Walter Cannon, published in 1932. Cannon, a physiologist at Harvard Medical School, coined the term fight or flight and developed the theory of homeostasis. His work significantly influenced Hans Selye, who then influenced Ray Peat. In this book, written nearly a century ago, Cannon discusses increasing low metabolism through the feeding of thyroid gland or its extract. He knew what he was doing all the way back then, using thyroid to influence metabolism in some cases. I wonder how many times I failed in the past to give my body the time it needed along with simple changes, instead of overwhelming it with vitamins and supplements, potentially interfering with the very homeostasis it was designed to restore on its own through rest and patience. While Cannon didn’t oppose medical interventions, his work suggests that the body has built-in mechanisms for regulation when given the right conditions, such as time and rest. Interventions should ideally support rather than overwhelm it.

I had a friend who taught me shooting and archery before he moved up north. He was ex-Navy and always said, "You don’t rise to the occasion; you fall to the level of your training." There’s something about being prepared that builds confidence, even if you never end up needing those skills. If the zombie apocalypse never happens in my lifetime, at least learning this stuff enriched my life. I had a lot of fun, and my orienting reflex got sharpened.

After attempting this dyno more than 20 times, I almost gave up. The slopey hold is difficult to grip, let alone launch your body off. But when you have a little help and some support, you can achieve things you never thought possible.

For some reason, I keep seeing articles advising caution with vitamin D intake. If you or someone you know is hesitant about supplementing with vitamin D, this article provides an excellent perspective: Vitamin D: Bioenergetic Wunderkind? dannyroddy.substack.com/p/vi…