Hello Folks,
I don't normally do the introduction part, just quietly read along. I guess primarily because I've not much to say to a bunch of anonymous internet people. However, since Charlie is working on a questionnaire as a rough introduction, I'll give it a shot.
What's your age?
Baby boomer, not yet 50.
How did you find the forum?
A search term not specifically related to Peat's work. I don't recall what it was.
How did you find Ray Peat's work?
I came across him many years ago. Not sure exactly in relation to what, but suspect it was an early investigation into iodine and the thyroid.
How long have you been Peating?
I'm not. My family primarily follows the Weston Price Foundation guidelines.
What is your favorite part about Peating?
n/a
What is the worst part?
n/a
What are your health issues?
None, but I've had plenty in my past following a misdiagnosed bout of meningitis which almost killed me, and did successfully destroy my immune system for a couple of years.
In fact, that cemented my distrust of the medical system and launched my investigations into the preserving of one's own bodily integrity by one's own efforts.
I've taken an orthomolecular approach in treating my family and myself with great success. I've found it incredibly rewarding to solve the conundrums of life that the medical system can't seem to manage, and each success spurs me on to investigate more. I've rebuilt my immune system (haven't had a cold/flu in years), kick-started my thyroid, cured my wife and myself of allergies, gingivitis, etc. Most recently, a cat bite evolved into a high fever and swelling of my hand overnight. I decided to put my beliefs to the test and deal with it myself, and within hours the fever was gone and the swelling was reduced. Over the last couple of years I've studied a bit of chemistry and biochemistry, but my background is in engineering.
What other questions should we ask?.......
That's not for me, but I'll add that I'm not familiar enough with those trying to implement Peat's regimen into their lives to comment.
My reason for joining is I am fascinated by Peat's work. I've not investigated some of his more interesting claims, so I have no opinion other than to state he puts forth a compelling argument. I've compiled as much as I have been able to locate, and in the brief time I've been here here I've accumulated a bit more. So for that I thank you all. All I require is the time to devote to looking into them in-depth.
I'm here to learn. Over the years I have changed my mind on many things many times. I refuse to become mired in a model of someone else's theory, so I'm always looking at alternate viewpoints.
So, with that I'll quietly retire into the background and see what might be of use.
I don't normally do the introduction part, just quietly read along. I guess primarily because I've not much to say to a bunch of anonymous internet people. However, since Charlie is working on a questionnaire as a rough introduction, I'll give it a shot.
What's your age?
Baby boomer, not yet 50.
How did you find the forum?
A search term not specifically related to Peat's work. I don't recall what it was.
How did you find Ray Peat's work?
I came across him many years ago. Not sure exactly in relation to what, but suspect it was an early investigation into iodine and the thyroid.
How long have you been Peating?
I'm not. My family primarily follows the Weston Price Foundation guidelines.
What is your favorite part about Peating?
n/a
What is the worst part?
n/a
What are your health issues?
None, but I've had plenty in my past following a misdiagnosed bout of meningitis which almost killed me, and did successfully destroy my immune system for a couple of years.
In fact, that cemented my distrust of the medical system and launched my investigations into the preserving of one's own bodily integrity by one's own efforts.
I've taken an orthomolecular approach in treating my family and myself with great success. I've found it incredibly rewarding to solve the conundrums of life that the medical system can't seem to manage, and each success spurs me on to investigate more. I've rebuilt my immune system (haven't had a cold/flu in years), kick-started my thyroid, cured my wife and myself of allergies, gingivitis, etc. Most recently, a cat bite evolved into a high fever and swelling of my hand overnight. I decided to put my beliefs to the test and deal with it myself, and within hours the fever was gone and the swelling was reduced. Over the last couple of years I've studied a bit of chemistry and biochemistry, but my background is in engineering.
What other questions should we ask?.......
That's not for me, but I'll add that I'm not familiar enough with those trying to implement Peat's regimen into their lives to comment.
My reason for joining is I am fascinated by Peat's work. I've not investigated some of his more interesting claims, so I have no opinion other than to state he puts forth a compelling argument. I've compiled as much as I have been able to locate, and in the brief time I've been here here I've accumulated a bit more. So for that I thank you all. All I require is the time to devote to looking into them in-depth.
I'm here to learn. Over the years I have changed my mind on many things many times. I refuse to become mired in a model of someone else's theory, so I'm always looking at alternate viewpoints.
So, with that I'll quietly retire into the background and see what might be of use.