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thorgrimr··on Impossibly thin fabric could cool you down by 16-plus degrees
I wonder how it fares actually cooling the body. Does the fabric also block heat coming from the body wearing it?

Has anyone information on the fabric that was able to cool the body that Ars covered? https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/new-fabric-passively...

thorgrimr··on Dad's Diet Before Conception Affects Kids' Health
Was is meant with high fat diet? Combined carbs and fats like in donuts? Ketogenic/low carb high fat diet?
thorgrimr··on Show HN: I made an app to help insomniacs learn how to sleep again
It's hard to find out what causes not sleeping throughout the night. Personally I had to: - Cut out food and drink 6 hours before bedtime (even limiting water). This minimized my body waking me up for many digestive/expulsion issues. Now 3 hours before bedtime is enough. - Read novels with vocalization in your head that aren't too exciting one hour before bedtime. The reading slowed my thinking and minimized waking up with racing thoughts. I now need 15-30 minutes of reading to fall asleep. - Took 2 months of applying this daily before I could sleep through the night.

Good luck finding out what helps you!

thorgrimr··on Show HN: I made an app to help insomniacs learn how to sleep again
I've had insomnia for years, cured it with one hard rule: wake up everyday at the same time. Every other adaptation was extra.

I read about the rule in The Effortless Sleep Method by Sasha Stephens.

thorgrimr··on EarthFM Natural Soundscapes
George Vlad has long recordings per location on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgeVlad/videos
thorgrimr··on Ask HN: Looking back, what have you wasted lots of time on?
Time:

* Falling asleep /// Waking up at a fixed time, also during weekends. Not eating or drinking (other than water) atleast 4 hours before bed. No screens 1.5 hours before bed. Wool duvet (comfortable temperature range is much higher than down or synthetic, less sweat).

* Waking up /// Drink a glass of water, turn on daylights, do push-ups.

* Styling my hair. Going to a barber /// Trimmed it to 2mm and maintain it bi/tri-weekly.

* Shaving /// Grew a beard and trim it weekly.

* Washing clothing /// Replaced t-shirts, sweaters and socks with merino wool. Doesn't stink wearing it a few times, dries quickly, good for hot and cold weather. Underpants are synthetic because of increased moisture wicking and durability.

Money = time:

* Using shampoo and conditioner /// Use 'No Poo' method (also when I had very long hair).

* Using perfume /// I use deodorant (coconut oil based) to prevent smells.