u/Gumsaint

Magnesium supplements are alkalizing in the body. Could this be why they are of benefit to some despite no apparent presence of a magnesium deficiency?

I've seen an improvement from the inclusion of a bunch of baby broccoli (broccolini or shoots) in my evening meal. I have no idea why. Does anyone else have any thoughts? Is it powerfully anti-oxidant? Is it the soluble v insoluble fibre? Folate? Hoping if I can understand this I might see a big improvement in my associated insomnia.

I often read that you should get up and go to another room and do something, but it is never suggested what. Invariably I end up reading but that feels wrong. The other night I was having a shocker and randomly made breakfast porridge at 4 in the morning. It felt like a better use for my brain and I caught a few hours afterwards. Has anyone else tried baking in the middle of the night? What else can you do in the middle of the night, especially without disturbing others?

After trying everything I stumbled across a reference to folate deficiency by an Australian gastroenterologist and found that it aligned with my daily food/sleep diary. Studies show that low blood folate can cause severe trouble falling asleep.

You routinely see claims that in western countries folate deficiency is rare as it is added to bread products and cereals, but if you don't actually eat a lot of these and or green leafy vegetables you almost certainly are deficient.

Supplements of folate can actually cause insomnia, so try eating eggs (not too many for females, but 6 a day is fine for men), or multiple bananas or a litre of milk in the afternoon and see if this helps you. Spinach is a great source but can cause irritation if taken in large quantities.

After five years of chronic insomnia this is the only thing I have found that helps.

This month we are reading the Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma. Chapters of TGBC in Southern Tasmania meet at the Kingston RSL, Cygnet Hotel (Mary St) and Deep South Brewing Co, North Hobart. 1st Wednesday at 7pm. To get on board just rock up or start your own chapter with a group of friends. See the website for more info. See you in August.

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This month we are reading The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma. Grab a copy and we'll see you in August on the 1st Wednesday at 7pm at the Rifle Brigade Hotel, 137 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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This month we are reading The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma. Grab a copy and we'll see you in August on the 1st Wednesday at 7pm at the North Britain or the Royal Oak. Just rock up and you are on board.

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The Tough Guy Book Club's Geelong and South Coast Chapters meet tomorrow night Wednesday. Check out the clubs website if it sounds interesting for venues.

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Coming up 7pm on the first Wednesday. This month we're reading a comedy called 'Good Material' by Dolly Alderton. You can just rock up and you're on board at the Rifle Brigade Hotel, View St, Bendigo. See you Wednesday night.

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Did you know that this fine town hosts a chapter of the Tough Guys Book Club? There are chapters in Kingston and Cygnet also and across Tasmania. The club started in Melbourne but is now global. We all meet on the first Wednesday at 7pm and we all read the same book. You are instantly welcome. Just turn up. This month we are reading 'Good Materials' by Dolly Alderton. The Hobart chapter meets at Deep South Brewing. Grab a copy and get reading and we'll see you in July. Men only.

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Did you know that this fine city has two chapters of the Tough Guy Book Club? This club began in Melbourne and is now global. All chapters meet on the first Wednesday at 7pm and we all read the same book. To get involved blokes can just rock up to the venue. In Adelaide it is the Exeter and the Brickmakers Arms. This month we're reading (or listening to) Good Materials by Holly Alderton. See you in July.

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This month Geelong's two TGBC chapters are reading Good Material by Dolly Alderton, a comedy. To get involved just rock up and you're on board.

Chapters of the Tough Guy Book Club meet at 7pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Geelong's two chapters meet at the Belmont Hotel and the White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall respectively. There are other chapters down the Surf Coast and all over Australia.

Grab a copy and get reading and we'll see you in July.

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The Tough Guy Book Club began in Melbourne and is now a global phenomenon with a very local vibe. The Bendigo chapter, like all the others, meets at 7pm on the first Wednesday. This month we're reading a comedy called 'Good Material' by Dolly Alderton. You can just rock up and you're on board at Wine Bank On View, 45 View St, Bendigo. See you in July.

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