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says their financial situation is now ‘<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/07/one-in-four-europeans-say-their-financial-position-is-precarious">precarious</a>.’Citizens who rightfully protest are labeled ‘far right’ or the other all-time favorite ‘Putin Apologists.’All of this unrest is leading to a rise in extremist parties taking power in places like Sweden and Italy, again, a very predictable phenomenon.Does anybody else see this as madness?<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/75ed449d-e9fd-41de-96bd-c92d316651da">The Financial Times</a> has recently done a series of reports on the negative economic impacts of the sanctions. Being a finance outlet, they’re usually much more straightforward than the editorializing mayhem that comes out of most mainstream media. They do, however, stop short of offering a solution or criticizing the wisdom of sanctions.But even mainstream media is starting to paint <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/05/economy/uk-economy-lost-decade-cbi/index.html">a dark picture</a> of what could become Europe’s ‘Lost Decade.’<blockquote id="07bf">“We are risking a massive deindustrialization of the European continent,” <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/75ed449d-e9fd-41de-96bd-c92d316651da">Alexander De Croo</a>, Belgium’s PM</blockquote>When one thinks of Europe, they usually picture historic cities filled with tourists, quaint villages, Mediterranean beaches, and multi-lingual fairly well-dressed smokers, who enjoy functioning healthcare systems and basically free university. But Europe is also an industrial powerhouse.Obviously, Germany is the linchpin, but throughout the continent, industry employs <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/75ed449d-e9fd-41de-96bd-c92d316651da">thirty-five</a> million people, or 15% of the working population in sectors from chemicals to steel to papermaking, EVs, and ceramics.But the EU built its industrial capacity on the back of cheap energy imports from the East. Without that, they immediately become non-competitive in the global marketplace.The Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/75ed449d-e9fd-41de-96bd-c92d316651da">reported</a> that the European Round Table for Industry recently wrote a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, stating, “Soaring energy prices are currently precipitating an alarming decline in the competitiveness of Europe’s industrial energy consumers,” that without being remedied “the damage will be irreparable.”The article goes on to show how certain industries have already reduced capacity, some are finding ways to cut energy use, and they also highlight how many are looking to shift production to another continent.If they leave, they’ll never come back, as happened in 2010. Again, The <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/59a8d135-3477-4d0a-8d12-20c7ef94be07">Financial Times</a> quotes the Honoré of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, “When European gas prices were at relatively high levels between 2010 and 2014, we saw relocation to regions with lower prices — such as the Middle East, North Africa, and US. Industrial gas demand never went back to pre-financial crisis levels.”Europe could be going through another period like that, only much much much worse.One of the only ways to support manufacturing and keep their products competitive domestically would be to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/europe-s-descent-into-deindustrialisation/">put tariffs</a> on foreign imports. It could save some jobs but would deprive Europeans of cheaper foreign goods, reducing their purchasing power and lowering their standard of living.Macron is trying to introduce a Buy European Act, but who knows how much of an impact that would have. They’ve also set up a freaking task force to ‘resolve differences’ with America while the Yanks subsidize industries to relocate. America is profiteering from the war, selling billions in gas and weapons, and stealing European industry, and the most the EU does is set up a <a href="https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/10/27/launch-of-the-us-eu-task-force-on-the-inflation-reduction-act/">task force</a>. It’s quite sad.<blockquote id="bd76">“Britain is in stagflation — with <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/16/economy/uk-inflation-october/index.html">rocketing inflation</a>, negative growth, falling productivity and business investment. Firms see potential growth opportunities but a lack of ‘reasons to believe’ in the face of headwinds are causing them to pause investing in 2023… We will see a lost decade of growth if action isn’t taken.” <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/05/economy/uk-economy-lost-decade-cbi/index.html"></a><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/05/economy/uk-economy-lost-decade-cbi/index.html">Confederation of British Industry</a> director-general Tony Danker</blockquote>The sooner Europe and Europeans realize America

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isn’t their friend, the better. As with everything, it’s all business for Uncle Sam.But again, Europe doesn’t have many options.They could impose tariffs or spend like maniacs to subsidize energy prices for industry, an option they’re trying but can’t sustain. The one-two punch of COVID and now sanctioning themselves into oblivion has left government budgets sinking ever deeper into the red.They cannot print money to subsidize and protect their manufacturing capacity forever. European debt is already at <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/europe-s-descent-into-deindustrialisation/">1920s levels</a> and getting worse.They need cheap energy. And by the time they can build functioning alternative infrastructure, most of the energy-intensive industries will have already left.And again, they’re not discussing the easiest and most logical solution: rolling back sanctions.The sooner Europe and Europeans realize America isn’t their friend, the better. As with everything, it’s all business for Uncle Sam.The moralistic argument for not directly purchasing Russian oil and gas is laughable because they’re buying it through third parties at an extreme markup. Not only that, the sanctions increase global prices, which add more profits to the evil Kremlin coffers.It is a purely symbolic principled stand that is destroying European industry and bankrupting its citizens.One must be reminded that, as bad as the Ukraine war is, it isn’t the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The worst is occurring in <a href="https://www.unfpa.org/yemen#:~:text=largest%20humanitarian%20crises-,Yemen%3A%20One%20of%20the%20world's%20largest%20humanitarian%20crises,of%20humanitarian%20assistance%20in%202022.">Yemen</a>, perpetrated by Saudi Arabia. Who’s supporting Saudi Arabia by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-22/saudi-arabia-and-iraq-come-to-the-aid-of-europe-s-oil-refiners?leadSource=uverify%20wall">purchasing</a> their products and <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/german-government-approves-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-reports/a-63288334">supplying them with weapons</a>? The West.So all the moral posturing about human rights is completely empty. They’re directly funding and supplying the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet.But it doesn’t matter how many caveats I make, the same slander emerges in the comments. Of course, we should be doing everything we can to bring the Ukraine crisis to an end. There needs to be more open dialogue and a look at the effectiveness of sanctions.The rest of the world can see the hypocrisy of Europe and the West and are continuing with business as usual.Actually, they’re going even further.The BRICs are on the rise. Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, and even our Middle East bestie Saudi Arabia are all waiting in line to join. Since the beginning of the war, much of the rest of the world has been strengthening economic and trade ties.They seem to be decoupling from the West and doing what they can to insulate themselves from the crash when dollar dominance is inevitably broken and the debt bubble bursts.But the gaslighting from EU leadership continues.I feel a bit crazy when speaking to Europeans because many are unaware of what’s happening or completely buying the paper-thin justifications.And that’s the sad part, or maybe it is the strange part. I’m not sure.Jobs will be lost. Excess deaths will continue to increase. And the quality of life will probably crater.And it could have been avoided.There should have been and should now be more open negotiations to try and bring the conflict to a resolution and maintain semi-normal business relations.Instead, they’re rebuilding the Berlin Wall, turning the world into a West versus The Rest game as <a href="https://multipolarista.com/2022/09/21/global-south-west-cold-war-russia/">eighty-seven percent</a> of the planet shifts away from the Washington, London, and Brussels axis.They’re irreparably damaging European industry and walking into a Lost Decade.And who knows what kind of mayhem will come out the other side.<div id="35a1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://mitchellglennfrommichigan.medium.com/subscribe"> <div> <div> <h2>Get an email whenever Mitchell Peterson publishes.</h2> <div><h3>Get an email whenever Mitchell Peterson publishes. By signing up, you will create a Medium account if you don't already…</h3></div> <div>mitchellglennfrommichigan.medium.com</div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*kSncAp0WWkcqUwWL)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

Health | Sleep

I Tried The Famous Sleep Cocktail From The World’s Most Handsome Scientist

Here’s what happened.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a very popular neuroscientist and professor at Standford University.

Aside from his teachings at Standford, he hosts an amazing podcast where he talks about science-based tools for everyday life.

And yes, he’s not hard on eyes, either.

Dr. Huberman skyrocketed to mainstream popularity after his second appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

During the episode, Dr. Huberman described a sleep cocktail he uses to fall asleep at night.

It went viral.

Here’s everything you need to know about Dr. Huberman’s sleep cocktail.

It has 3 ingredients – and it works

Sleep is the most important vital function behind eating, drinking, and breathing.

Dr. Matthew Walker, author of “Why We Sleep”, shares that lack of sleep has catastrophic effects on our memory, mental health, and physical well-being.

After just one night of 4–5 hours of sleep, one’s anti-cancer fighting cells can reduce by up to 70%.

Dr. Huberman’s favourite cocktail for sleep is based on peer-reviewed science. It has 3 ingredients:

Magnesium Threonate (300–400 mg)

“Magnesium is really important for proper memory consolidation in sleep.”

Magnesium Threonate has been shown to promote neuroplasticity (our ability to learn), reverse brain aging, and have positive effects on mental health.

Make sure to buy Magnesium Threonate and not other forms such as Citrate of Sulfate — as they have different purposes.

Where to buy it: I use a brand called “Organika”, but any reputable brand will do. (This is an affiliate link).

Theanine (100–400 mg)

“An amino acid with an anxiolytic effect.”

Theanine can be found in green tea. But don’t worry, it won’t keep you up — in fact, the opposite. It turns on the GABA system in the brain, helping you transition into sleep. It’s also anxiolytic, meaning it reduces anxiety.

Theanine also promotes dreaming.

Dr.Huberman warns sleep-walkers or those who suffer from night-terrors, “the dreams are intense.”

Where to buy it: Again, I use a brand called “Organika”, but any reputable brand will do. (This is an affiliate link).

Apigenin (50 mg)

“A derivative of camomile that has a sedative effect.”

Apigenin acts as a sedative, helping us drift off into sleep. It does this by turning off neurons in our brains — in a good way. It has a similar effect to camomile tea.

Where to buy it: I live in Canada, and had a hard time finding this supplement. “Swanson” is the only brand I could find. It ships from the US. (Not an affiliate link).

Dr. Huberman recommends taking a cocktail of these 3 supplements 30–60 minutes before bed.

They’re non-habit-forming so you don’t have to worry about getting addicted.

In his words,

“These are a game-changer.”

Final thoughts (and to summarize)

So, what happened? Well, the short answer is: I liked it.

I find this sleep cocktail to be the perfect wind-down before bed. Plus, it provides a daily dose of Magnesium – something most people are deficient in, according to Dr. Huberman.

If you currently take melatonin before going to bed, consider making a switch.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Walker and Dr. Huberman discuss the effects of melatonin, sharing that it only improves sleep efficiency by 2.2%.

To summarize, the sleep cocktail is:

Magnesium Threonate (300–400 mg)
Theanine (100–400 mg)
Apigenin (50 mg)
Take 30–60 minutes before bed

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