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That sucks mate, it's not the worst time to move on from bee keeping with varroa coming though. Hives Generally do well in full sun, unless it was on concrete or another source that radiated heat back as they should beard / to regulate anyhow.

Interesting weed that popped up in my garden. All plant parts are said to be poisonous, but some intriguing medicinal potential, according to this page: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Euphorbia_lathyris.html The L isomer of dopa [3-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl) alanine] is said to occur at 1.7% of the fresh weight of the latex. L-dopa is used for symptomatic relief of Parkinson's disease, and is said to have produced some astounding rejuvenating effects, inducing priapism, on some senile males who took it. Leaves contain quercetin, quercetin-3-b-D-glucuronide, kaempferol, kaempferol 3- glucuronide, b-sitosterol, p-coumaric acid, and ferulic acid. Stalks contain hentriacontane, taraxerone, taraxerol, b-sitosterol, and betulin. The energy-promising latex contains 0.5% 3,4-dioxyphenylalanine. Sachs et al. (1981) got 6.2% rosin content (hydrocarbons) in nonirrigated, compared to 4.4% on irrigated plots. The benzene extract of the leaves is said to contain 0.1% (% of plant dry weight) rubber, and 0.2% wax; the acetone extract 13.7% glycerides, 2.2% isoprenoids, and 8.3% other terpinoids. The acetone extract of the seeds contains 40% glyceride. Per 100 g, the seed is reported to contain 15 g protein and 40–47.5 g fat. Seed contain b-sitosterol, 7-hentriacontane, and daphnetin (List and Horhammer, 1969). I predict that if all plants are studied in detail, they will be found to contain both carcinogens and antitumor or cytotoxic compounds. This one contains the antitumor compound b-sitosterol and the cocarcinogen ingenol-3- hexadecanic acid ester (C36H58O6).

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About a month ago, I came across a reference online to Shilajit, but then I happened to be in my local Indian store, where they had two Shilajit products, one as an extract in pill form and one as a resin. Since it was only $19.99 for a tiny jar of resin, I opted to give it a try. I have been using it now daily in my chai. Just a tiny amount scraped onto the end of a butter knife. So, the dosage will be variable. I am hesitant to attribute Shilajit consumption to any specific improvements in this time. I have noticed that I feel better, I feel younger in terms of energy and vigor. I have also noticed an increased interest in sex; interestingly, there has been no increase in capacity for sex. The resin at room temperature is akin to very thick honey, and when cold, it is almost like sticky butter in its hardness. Interestingly, the taste is enjoyable to me, very phenolic, reminding me of the heavily peated whisky from Isla (pronounced Eye-laa). Which makes sense, as they are both products of the decomposition of organic matter. Does anyone use or have experience with Shilajit? I know there are grades of Shilajit, from different regions and even one from the Andes. Anyone have a favourite source for Shilajit? Ayurveda I have become interested in Ayurveda as I have had a persistent nasal drip and unproductive cough for several months that the allopathic doctors have not been able to resolve with several courses of antibiotics and steroids. On a whim, I purchased a very cheap $2.50 Ayurveda preparation (Based around Licorice, Ginger, Nutmeg, Tulsi, Moringa, Mint, Camphor, Celery Seed, Gum arabic) for respiratory conditions, and slowly my condition is improving and changing for the better. The instruction says that I need to consume twice daily for 3 months to fully resolve the condition. I have also started using a neti pot to cleanse my sinuses which helps.

I have schizoaffective disorder and whilst the positive symptoms are mainly reduced through medication I most struggle with the negative symptoms of this illness. The most important aspect of my recovery has been through inner work and a discipline of meditation. It definitely requires persistence and patience but ime this is the best route for healing which in my own personal experience is a more "mild" form of a DSM "disorder".

My friend has started daily dog walks and bike rides, and she says it’s good for her. I have also gotten her to increase her fish consumption and to cut out the sodas. However, she has decided to go back on an SSRI - she saw a GP, did the 2-minute mental health inventory quiz, and the GP wrote out a script. Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am. Out the door she goes. No attempt by the GP to help, no attempt to direct towards services, no attempt to understand. Just write a random script for some random SSRI. Times up, get paid. People are so uncomfortable being uncomfortable. Nobody wants to sit with their grief and their pain; they just want to be numb to the core. Over the weekend, I gained a profound understanding of my own behavior, which is deeply rooted in my unexplored emotions surrounding my childhood experiences. It’s been a challenging journey, and I’m grappling with the overwhelming flood of thoughts and memories that have surfaced in the past few days. These thoughts are fueling an intense creative process, with journaling and dreaming becoming my outlets. However, the process of integrating these insights into my life is arduous and requires a significant amount of effort—work that many people would rather avoid. Simpler to pop a pill.

There is scientific evidence that exercise can be more effective than SSRIs for certain people. I understand most people live busy lives and work tiring jobs but most people also deny themselves what they are capable of.

edit: actually I take my comment back, I believe this is likely a troll post

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I’m curious if anyone has gourds from the 2025 season that could be used to make a rattle.

In spring I planted Brugmansia seeds, and they have grown well. However, they have come under attack by two pests. One I believe to be a cabbage worm, that periodically ravage my plants. Daily I hand pick over every leaf, finding these bastards and crushing them. Interestingly these blighters seem to show no interest in any of my other plants. I have also been picking off any leaves that are infested with eggs. Then I have a white fly infestation. Can anyone confirm bugs and recommend what would kill the blasted things permanently? I have also used a commercial Neem spray, but no matter what, they keep coming.

Love this 😍

$150 - For an absolutely awesome cause. It might go up depending on what i can scrounge up 😝 (hope that's OK if I double post..) absolute beauty

Tyvm

I do love the spines on Jourdanianas .

Bump, Bump, and Bump again. Come on boys and girls, someone must be able to put forward a better bid. I have seen single-headed grafts of Jourdaniana go for $75, so this one must be worth more, all in the name of a good cause.

@Needfulalterego - Thank you for sharing.

Hi all, due to a recent house move and downsize i have to let go of my flow hood. Details on the model can be found here https://aussiemushroomsupplies.com.au/product/complete-flow-hood-120-x-61cm/ I can throw in the table pictured as well, it's pretty solid and in as new condition. Also available is a Bacti tool steriliser, impulse sealer and other bits and bobs like grow bags and empty petris. Buyer will need to pick up from the Mid North Coast NSW. Cost dependent on how much you want, but i will make it worth your while

as well i am consciously looking out for it, so i might at times make a data collecting mistake. a good friend of mine, days ago seemed to do it (first time i noticed in years) after me taliking that the medicine bag of native north americans are made out of a scrotum. some people do it a lot though, and watching rage the other day, i saw one of the village people do it, singing ymca....

My opiods only fent in COVID days... 5 years without dropping and then 3 times in a year. But I only source clean drugs off the plate/block now.. I have never tested positive in the past few years on M, K, H, I, G. I only source from the best and I still have all testing kits to be safe. Naloxone spray is a lifesaver

5HTP is not going to cut it as an antidrepssant sub. You can have all the serotonin in your brain that it can take but it's not going to fix issues without reuptake inhibitors or the newer gen tetracyclics or Agomelatine. It's like taking tyrosine - have all the dopamine precursors you want but you brain isn't going to do much with it

P.S I have a psychiast that manges the ADHD and I meet criteria for High Functioning Autism Spectrum especially because my brother's autism is more severe. For over 10 years and he saived my life by treating ADHD with bipolar. I don't live by diagnsosis, I am not just a bunch of labels that I define myself by. But you can find the right treatment... for me it's contiuing the bipolar meds, and dexamphetamine, and buvidal. I have a functioning career in tech and stayed with the same company for 8 years after leaving CSIRO for one of the big 4s.

I feel this. I spent 6months all up inpatient between 15-25. Multiple suicidate attempts and Including Anorexia Nervosa to boot which meant I spend 8 weeks in patient refeeding and learning to consume healty \food intake. I got treated for my ADHD untl 18, which got blocked by diagnosis and treatment for Bipolar Affective Type 1 diagnosed around 20. I currently receive CBT from my drug health doctor, who gives me my script for monthly injections as COVID fucked me and had to start treatment because by 30 I became a proper junkie and I still struggle to stay clean and ended up with an epidural abcess which has me still wetting myself and walking with messed up gait . > ANYONE KNOW A GOOD TRAUMA THERyAPIST? Yeah maybe my wife is seeing someone decent. We had 2 close friends die within a week of each other rcently. Where are you based my God Father is the head of the Doctors union I'm sure I can find something whever you are. w Antidepressants I would recommend insead of SSRIs are Avanza, ore something lighter, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agomelatine

^Good question! According to this reddit, "Zelly" genetics = hybrids of scopulicola x red grandiflorus, with potential for red, pink or white flowers.

All to true, yet confounded by our society valuing money and financial stability over our own personal well being which makes it hard to break away from abusive relationships. All so often as people betray themselves for the privilege of being a wage slave. Myself included. Interestingly, I’m growing all of these plants, with lagochilus being the most recent addition. I hope that what I purchased as lagochilus seeds is indeed what it claims to be. I can understand why withania would be useful for regulating cortisol levels, but why are you suggesting lagochilus and sinicuichi? These two plants are not typically known for their mental health benefits. As far as I can understand sinicuichi has a euphoric effects and lagochilus has sedative and hypnotic effects. But nothing for them being antidepressant and anxiolytic. Well I got any early start with suicide attempts at age 13, since then my life has been one long journey of uncovering trauma. However I can see that the 60's would be that time when people start to take stock of themselves and might face some unpleasantness about themselves. 👍 Agreed