Healthy Hunter-Gatherer

Here's the link to join our biohacking Facebook group:   Ketones for covid & acute respiratory issues The article that explains more of what we're doing: https://www.healthyhuntergatherer.com/2021/01/ketones-for-long-covid-acute.html

There is lots of anecdotal evidence that ketones help lungs function better and promote healing.  Your body will produce its own ketones during fasting or when on a very low carbohydrate diet. A shortcut is using ketone esters.  We were able to improve my wife's oxygen levels in the ICU.  After fasting she went from requiring 85% oxygen down to 55%.  You can read more details  here . I wish I'd of known about ketone esters as that can go into effect within half an hour vs 18 to 72 hours of fasting. My sister suffered for months from respiratory issues and other symptoms after having COVID-19.  After trying a strict low carb high fat ketogenic diet, within 2 days felt much better.  She's since added some intermittent fasting to help lose weight and added ketone esters. Her lungs are doing great and other symptoms are gradually now dissipating.  Others are having similar experiences. Unfortunately, there are no completed clinical trials on humans. ...

Three ways to dampen or extinguish your "cytokine storm" Research indicates that the lung destroying "cytokine storm" often associated with COVID-19 is fueled by excessively high blood glucose.  This is especially important for diabetics.  Just be aware that when you are sick you may develop diabetes even though you don't normally have high blood sugar levels. This also commonly occurs during pregnancy. Cravings for your favorite carbohydrate comfort foods could be fueling the fire. Are these cravings indicating they are good for you or just the equivalent of heroin addiction? 1. Immediately stop eating fast-acting carbs Fast-acting carbs raise your blood sugar quickly. Here's a sample list from the greater to lesser poison: candy soda fruit juice (spikes blood glucose just like a cola) honey fruit bread pasta rice potatoes oatmeal The idea is to decrease the ratio of carbs you are eating.  If you are not feeling satisfied add extra natural fats such as oli...