Please acquaint yourself by reading this overview<\/a>\u00a0\"Where\/how shall we begin?\", and please read all Limited Indemnity Disclosures ~ as stated here<\/a> and everywhere else repeatedly as part of on-going responsibility.<\/p>\n Once again, please respect one and another's overlapping commitments. Unless you yourself ably shuffles between a content creator, an aspiring author\/writer\/researcher, vlogger, blogger, a graphic designer, video-editor, and visual communicator \u00a0all-in-one<\/strong> in addition to your existing structural obligation ~ envious comparisons need not apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n Should I am not able to respond to comments I hereby apologize for I am either fully booked amidst obligations and\/or that I am in need of recuperation from general daily motions.<\/p>\n Thank you and we shall begin.<\/p>\n AW.<\/p>\n Novavax 2nd Dose<\/p><\/div>\n To ease anyone's anxiety ~ no, thankfully ~ I did not experience any worrying symptoms. Soon after injection ~no bitter taste reception. No inflammatory episodes (so far).<\/p>\n There were however one or two very few and light ear-ringing occasions. But were so mild and short (<10 seconds), that my focus were quickly spent on work hours on end . Regardless as I began preparing this blog feature upon arriving home thankfully I do not experience further ringing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Fasting window as usual at work since 11:15PM previous day. No food today until (as usual) breaking-the-fast and begin feeding window at 8:15PM. Besides, I had a lot of brisk walk today with appointments back and forth + work. Eating food during\/amidst extremely busy scheduling, in my humble opinion ~ is unwise to overall digestion and nutrient partitioning considering the heightened cortisol; at least until all coast is reasonably clear.<\/p>\n One important thing to note is that I decided NOT<\/strong><\/span> to do any exercise. Recall that my first and definite signs was that of a pulsating DOMS like fatigue; on upper pectorals on later evenings of my very first dose;<\/a>\u00a0despite absolutely no exercise undertaken<\/strong>. That to me was slightly worrisome. The DOMS like fatigue was actually pronounced as though it was deep muscular exertion, even though I did not actually exercise at all on that first day.<\/p>\n Once again, another important disclaimer ~ besides from very few refeed day allowances, I am yet to resume full depletion 5x5-8x8 German training schedule due to state wide barring of the unvaccinated to full gym access since beginning of the year<\/strong>. Now that I am fully vaccinated I look forward to prepare for this eventual and gradual ~ retransition. Though of course I anticipate challenges, reconditioning and safe- de-loading along the way\u00a0despite prior years of muscle memory.<\/a><\/p>\n Until next time, another day unfolds.<\/p>\n Live-It-Forward, AW.<\/p>\n TLDR; Not good. Bit worrisome.<\/p>\n Literally I had a very relaxing, very tolerable day &<\/strong>\u00a0evening<\/strong> on Monday besides from sore arm.<\/p>\n However, I was not expecting to be woken up with slight chilling headache at 3:35AM<\/strong>; slightly pronounced; that I felt convinced to take aspirin before returning to sleep. This overall heaviness lingers throughout an entire day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n I have so far taken 1.5 ibuprofen and 3\/4 aspirin (plain uncoated), throughout the day. But their supposed relief subside so quickly; at least in this occassin ~ it is almost surprising just how short-lived they are.<\/p>\n General fatigue and malaise meanwhile seemed more pronounced as I nevertheless strived my absolute 110% at work. Magnesium chelated taken in 1\/4 bites earlier in the day and topical oil does seem to help me relax.<\/p>\n But as I was slowly spooning through late lunch to break the fast early; I did at times crave for \"salt<\/strong>\". I only sprinkled salt liberally for today, but I did not expect a certain \"wanting\" or \"anticipation\" for salt. This is unusual considering I have had years of prior SKD \/ standard ketogenic regiment behind me in various circumstance.<\/p>\n For anyone who's been into low carbohydrate for quite a while 1 years+ will be intimately familiar with keto flu and unexplainable lingering DOMS. I guess another best analogy to this would be consistent \"cramps\"<\/strong>; almost everywhere on the body throughout work hours on end. That is exactly what I am referring to. And unexpectedly ~ more frequent visits to the toilet ~ urination, and bowel movements.<\/strong> These to me suggests a prime concern for major mineral losses. I can confirm that all urines output are crystal clear; which of course go against institutionalised convention as being \"good\".<\/a><\/p>\n Recall that I shared a study (Lippi. G. et al 2021)<\/a> in my earlier posts \u2013 that mineral deficiencies status seems correlated with worse outcomes against COVID-19. Salt (hyponatremia) , Calcium (hypocalciurea), Magnesium (hypomagnesia) and Potassium (hypokalemea).<\/p>\n Upon arrival not feeling hungry; I immediately\u00a0gobbled 600ML worth of water (carbonated), with magnesium flakes, potassium bicarbonate flakes and of course \u2013 rock salts. Today has been indeed an interesting ordeal for me; and although the above is only a share of my own circumstance, whether this likely happens to anyone else remains very difficult to tell.<\/p>\n Realisizing that I had no K2 left in the inventory <\/span>I decided to go all out replenish-spending on key nutrients<\/span><\/b>\u00a0fats solubles ~ Vitamin K2, Zinc, and COQ10 ; all for the sake for quelling this cytokine response (at least to prepare me for yet another big day tomorrow).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thankfully upon swallowing the zinc (chelated + B6+ VitA+manganese as supposed cofactors) ~ as is = within minutes I felt somewhat at ease. The cytokine release (the kind of flushing you feel) subsides very soon upon taking it. <\/span>\u00a0Though of course megadosing is unwise I will likely need to offset some excess with some source of copper - and this is where Liver Pate can come in handy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n COQ10 in particular is one supplement I rarely purchase for many years due to their pricing. Although they are highly prized for their testosterone + virility <\/span>(Banihani, SA. 2018)<\/span><\/a>, a key anti-oxidant for ageing status (<\/span>Hernandez-<\/span>Camacho JD et al. 2018<\/span><\/a>) as well as possibly protective from COVID-19 mortality outcomes; as I share a study or two on these earlier<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Vitamin K2 (menaquinone families - particularly Mark #4 and #7) - needs no introduction. Calcium regulator, supporter, and Vitamin D synergist.<\/p>\n For now ~ I am truly spent. I only wish to relax.\u00a0<\/strong>For yet another very long and productive day ahead for me to fulfill and live up to.<\/p>\n Live-it-forward, AW.<\/p>\n Adrenaline rush? Check. Productivity throughout? Check. Any inflammation? <\/span>Very little to none thankfully,from dusk to dawn.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n I defenitely believe this attributed with Zinc. Sadly, since this was an emergency purchase yesterday \u2013 I resorted to whatever is the most discounted and generous at the time. Swisse Zinc. Cofactors: Vitamin A (only @ 375 mcg), Vit B6 (30 mg), Magnesium (phosphate pentahydrade\u00a0@ only 35 mg), Manganese (2 mg). Yes, I know, it has other processed \"suspects\" ~ soya beans & sulfites. However at the very least I can defenitely attest ~<\/span> that it brought me significant relief of all inflammatory\/cytokine releases<\/span><\/b>. To the point today despite very long schedule \u2013 I am able to work at my usual absolute capacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Perhaps one thing to keep in mind is that usually ~ whenever I buy mineral supplementation ~ I do not buy those with so called \"co-factors\" ~ as I wanted to take that very mineral alone, in isolation. Reason for this is to allow wholefood sources to meanwhile ~ do their work for me. But yesterday evening ~ I was so desperate to quell this inflammatory response somehow, from the vaccine. <\/span><\/p>\n I'd like to also take this opportunity to remind all, that despite me able to withstand all stress ` \u00a0is this sustained \/ heightened cortisogenic response \"good\" all the time?<\/strong> Of course not. \"<\/span>Work\" is not \"life\". I do at times fall for being a workaholic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For those who are not accustomed to my line of industry; <\/span>it is probably representative to things people take for granted,<\/span><\/a> cheaply. The reason why I decided to diversify, as lateral interest towards Nutritional science ~ is that I find many things overlap; that there are Individualization nuances in everything. Learning Biochemistry is one thing<\/a>. But coaching ~ is an \"art form\". In\u00a0<\/span>design & creativity we transform intangibles into tangibilities as an \"advice\". We \"moodboard\" (research), we ask questions and \"rationalize\" our decisions to \"stakeholders\".\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ask a nutritional coach what's the best diet? At best you'll be presented with \"I don't know<\/strong>.\" Same thing with Graphic Design. \"Hey, how much do you charge a logo for me?. \"I don't know<\/strong>.\"\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Every consultancy begins with a question. \"Who are \"<\/span>you<\/span><\/i>\"\"? Hence, individualization. Context<\/strong>, before Content<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Within Nutritional science (and one of core thematics of this initiative) ~ is that Ration manifests Rationality<\/strong>. After all, there is a \"why\" in everything, is there?<\/p>\n The reason why I have been a \"designer\" is to imbue life with meanings (\"Logo Therapy\"). Than just maintaining a roof over my head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyway, enough rant from me. I need to rest.<\/span><\/p>\n Live-it-forward, aw.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An interesting day. \u00be of the working hours went without worry. However, lingering headaches somehow began early evenings onwards.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite these sudden onset of headache + lightheaded I decided to try full training session, finally upon approval. A mix of shoulders and lowers. Doable? Yes.\u00a0Maintainance\u00a0record possible? No.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n For anyone who is curious, today's menu is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n Up to 45 seconds of rest\u00a0inbetween\u00a0set, as usual.\u00a0<\/span>My left arm is\u00a0defenitely\u00a0still sore and lightly compromised on some press movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As\u00a0preworkout\u00a0~ nothing glamorous. Creatine,\u00a0sodawater\u00a0with sugar free cordial, bit of instant coffee and pink\u00a0salts. Post as 110ml milk diluted with bit extra water, using only 15g of flavoured whey to save resources.<\/span><\/p>\n For anyone who is patient enough, they are most welcome to view my more\u00a0indepth\u00a0raining day-in-the-life sample presentations. These summarises five+\u00a0years worth\u00a0of training journal into just five presentations on a silver plate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I am still light headed as I am writing this. Most likely, I need a rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Live-it-forward.<\/span><\/p>\n Lingering headaches little bothersome but thankfully nothing too dire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I have decided to once again resume training. This time lowers (again, safely of course) mixed with backs and few biceps movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bike 5 minutes followed by Bulgarian splits 20kg 4x10 (5 rep each side) time under tensions<\/p>\n My left arm rotational mobility however appears to be still bit sore from the injection, interestingly enough.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n***Here ~ is one general disclaimer as we shall recite and repeat. ***<\/em><\/span>
\nThis is only an insight of N=1, my own and mine only ~ involuntary circumstance. Beyond just self health & fitness reclamations ~ I contemplate and purvey dialogues amidst structural impositions and barriers to livelihood, psycho-social stress, and access to both employment + mortgage rights. This entire concept initiative is never intended to objectively \"prescribe\" nor confide as panacea against all variable circumstances. Nor it intends to override existing terminal \/ clinical supervisions. Despite humble education out of my own finances<\/a> ~ I am not a registered nurse, institutionally accredited dietician, medical doctor, physician or clinician in any manner where I can readily prescribe clinical suggestions. Irrespective of \"influencer\", \u00a0\"coach\" or \"dietician\" or \"doctor\" you follow, subscribe or abide ~ your own health and wealth remains entirely your own \u00a0N=1 variable for self-authentication. You must, wherever your \u00a0finances\/leverage ably provide ~ opportunities for metabolic and\/or physiological testing markers be it glucose monitoring, and\/or esoteric consultancies be it nutrigenomics and\/or food sensitivities. \u00a0 Learn for yourself, keep for yourself. Live-it-forward, AW.<\/h6>\n14th of March 2022 (2nd dose) 2:15PM -> end of first day.<\/h2>\n
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