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5 steps to reverse eye damage (yes, it’s possible)

By Kaya Kozanecka

We’ve been told that poor vision is inevitable. That once the prescription starts climbing, it never comes back down. But that’s not the full story.

The eyes are living tissue. They’re fluid, light-sensitive, nutrient-dependent extensions of the brain, and like the brain, they can be damaged. But they can also be nourished, supported, and, in many cases, repaired.

Blurred vision, eye strain, dryness, even early degeneration, these aren’t random misfortunes. They’re signals. Signs that your environment no longer matches the one your visual system evolved in. Reversing damage doesn’t mean rewinding time, it means reintroducing the natural conditions your body still recognises.

Start here, with 5 simple shifts that support your vision at the source...

1. Feed your retinas what they're made of

Your eyes aren’t glass. They’re tissue, made of fat, protein, collagen, and pigment. Which means they need to be fed. Your retina, macula, and optic nerve all rely on specific nutrients to stay healthy and clear. Among the most crucial:

Retinol (real vitamin A): found in liver and other organ meats, this supports night vision, tear production, and overall eye structure.
Lutein and zeaxanthin: carotenoid antioxidants that protect against light damage, especially blue light. Found in egg yolks, grass-fed butter, and leafy greens cooked in fat for absorption.
DHA (a long-chain omega-3 fat): essential for photoreceptor function and retinal integrity. Found in wild-caught fish, and pastured brain tissue.

Begin incorporating more and more grass fed organs into your diet. Pair with yolk-rich breakfasts (think soft-boiled eggs and buttered greens) and add fatty fish like sardines or mackerel a couple times a week

2. Go on texture walks

Why were our ancestors able to spot prey rustling in the underbrush from 100 feet away, while we struggle to find our phone charger in a lit room?

Our eyes evolved for a world in motion. To scan landscapes for subtle shifts, to track the flick of a tail in tall grass, to pick up contrast, texture, and movement across a layered terrain. And our ancestors could spot prey hiding in dappled shadow because their visual systems were constantly engaged by depth, irregularity, and complexity. The eye muscles flexed across distances. The brain stayed attuned to pattern recognition, movement, and micro-detail.

But today, our gaze is locked to flat, glowing rectangles. We no longer scan the horizon, we scan text threads. The range of motion our eyes once relied on has narrowed to the width of a phone screen. Our gaze doesn’t wander. Our brains, once so finely tuned to subtlety and motion, are now overstimulated and undernourished: fed flat, pixelated inputs on repeat.

And the brain follows. Neural pathways that evolved to process depth, shadow, and movement begin to dull. The more time we spend in two-dimensional environments, the more our sensory systems forget how to interpret three-dimensional life.

Make it a daily challenge: how many textures can you notice in one walk? The bark of a tree. The grain of old wood. The shifting pattern of water. Let your gaze slow down and drink it all in.Spend time gazing at depth, not just distance. Walk barefoot on textured ground and let your eyes track your steps. Let them explore. Vision isn’t passive. It’s a full-body sense. And it thrives on variety.

3. Get sunlight in your eyes

Your eyes are solar sensors. They’re designed to absorb full-spectrum light, not just to see, but to regulate hormones, repair tissue, and anchor your circadian rhythm.

When you live under artificial light, your eyes become inflamed, overworked, and out of sync with the natural world. Without morning sunlight, melatonin doesn’t clear, dopamine doesn’t rise, and your visual field stays sluggish.

Morning sun is rich in red and near-infrared wavelengths, both of which support mitochondrial repair in the eye itself.

Go outside within 30 minutes of waking. No glasses, no contacts, no windows, just direct light to the retina. 10–20 minutes is enough. It’s not about sunbathing, it’s about signalling. For extra support, get a midday sun break. UVB supports vitamin D synthesis, which impacts calcium metabolism and eye pressure.

4. Support collagen and blood flow

Strong connective tissue and steady microcirculation are what keep vision clear and resilient When either breaks down (through inflammation, dehydration, or poor nutrition), blurred vision, floaters, and dryness become more common. That familiar sense of tired eyes, even after rest, is often a sign of structural depletion..

The whites of your eyes (sclera) are made of collagen. The lens and vitreous humor rely on fluid balance, minerals, and anti-inflammatory inputs.

Sip warm bone broth daily, slow-simmered and salted. Let it become a ritual. Rich in collagen, glycine, and minerals, it feeds the connective matrix your vision depends on. And hydrate with intention, not just with plain water, but with mineral-rich fluids like broth or raw milk. Vision needs hydration, yes, but it needs structured hydration, laced with the minerals that hold fluid in tissue.To enhance blood flow, bring in nature’s circulatory allies. Add roasted beetroot or fresh beet juice a few times a week. Rich in nitric oxide, it helps widen blood vessels and improve oxygen delivery to the tiny capillaries behind the eyes.

5. Reduce oxidative stress at the source

Among all tissues in the body, the eyes are some of the most oxygen-hungry, which also makes them some of the most vulnerable to oxidative damage.

Every second you’re exposed to artificial light, processed food, chronic stress, or toxins from modern living, your eyes are fighting to protect delicate retinal tissue from free radicals. Over time, this invisible stress accelerates aging, impairs circulation, and wears down the lens and macula.

But your body is not passive in this. It’s designed to defend. Antioxidants like glutathione, vitamin A, vitamin C, and superoxide dismutase form an internal network of repair, and one of the most potent protectors? Melatonin.

Far beyond a sleep hormone, melatonin is one of the only antioxidants that can cross the blood-retina barrier and directly repair oxidative damage in the eye. But it only rises in deep, uninterrupted darkness. A glowing screen, a hallway nightlight, even a flickering LED can suppress its release, leaving the eyes unrestored by morning.

Turn your bedroom into a sanctuary for cellular repair. Cover all LEDs, unplug electronics, and hang blackout curtains. In the evening, dim the lights or replace them with red bulbs or candlelight: light your body still recognises as night. Nourish your antioxidant systems with real food: grass-fed organ meats for retinol and CoQ10, pasture-raised eggs, berries, and collagen-rich broths. Avoid inflammatory inputs wherever possible: seed oils, ultra-processed snacks, plastic-wrapped meals, and synthetic household products. These quietly erode your internal defences. And whenever you can, step outside barefoot. Let your skin touch the earth. Grounding helps discharge built-up electrical stress in the body, lowering inflammation and oxidative burden system-wide. Your eyes don’t just need less screen time, they need less cellular chaos. Calm the system, and vision sharpens.

We couldn’t help it, here’s some of our favourite facts about the curious organs behind your sight:

Your eye colour can shift with diet, and in some cases, lighten, when inflammation lowers and pigmentation rebalances through nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory nutrition.
Your tears contain immune proteins, hormones, and even traces of your emotional state.
The lens of your eye continues to grow throughout your life, layering new proteins over old ones like the rings of a tree.
Your retina doesn’t just detect light, it’s packed with mitochondria, meaning it literally eats light to make energy.
The shape of your eyeball changes subtly with hydration and mineral levels, meaning blurry vision can sometimes be a sign of internal imbalance, not permanent damage.
The cornea is the only part of your body with no blood supply, it receives nutrients entirely from tears, lymph, and surrounding fluids

Published on: May 21, 2025

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If cortisol is the accelerator keeping you stuck in overdrive, sleep is the brake that slows you back into safety. Only here, in the parasympathetic state, can your body invest in hormone creation instead of mere survival. If you want your progesterone to feel supported, think of yourself as a creature of light and darkness in equal measure. Greet the morning outdoors, 15 to 30 minutes of natural light is enough to anchor your internal clock, even if the sky is overcast. As evening arrives, protect your melatonin like something precious. Dim the lights, put your screens to bed early, and let the darkness do its quiet work. Make your bedroom feel like a retreat. Cool, dark, uncluttered. Keep familiar rituals close...a magnesium soak, a warm herbal tea, a notebook for anything your mind can’t set down.

5 tips to boost testosterone naturally

In a wellness industry eager to sell you synthetic fixes, it’s easy to forget this simple truth…your body is already a masterpiece of intelligent design. Testosterone, the primal engine of male vitality, strength, and drive, doesn’t need to be tricked or force fed. It simply needs the right raw materials and a return to the rhythms that shaped our ancestors. Before we dive into the how, let’s start with something no one’s telling you… 1. Stop fearing cholesterol For decades, cholesterol was painted as a villain, a ticking time bomb in your arteries. But this fear wasn’t born from unbiased science. It was largely shaped by industry influence and a cascade of flawed studies that served a hidden agenda… to shift the public away from traditional animal fats and toward industrial seed oils. In the mid-20th century, the rise of processed food giants coincided with a push to replace nourishing saturated fats with cheaper, shelf-stable vegetable oils. These oils, rapeseed, sunflower, canola, were aggressively marketed as “heart-healthy,” despite emerging evidence that they promote inflammation and oxidative stress. Meanwhile, animal fats rich in cholesterol, fats our ancestors thrived on, were scapegoated as the root cause of heart disease. This narrative ignored the fact that cholesterol is an essential structural component of every cell membrane and the raw material for all steroid hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol. When you strip your diet of these ancestral fats, hormone production falters, libido wanes, energy dries up and resilience to stress crumbles. If you take only one thing from this article, let it be this…You must nourish your hormonal foundation with enough cholesterol rich whole foods. In its whole-food form, it’s one of the most life-giving substances on earth. 2. Sprint training The body is designed to respond powerfully to short, explosive movement, bursts of effort that mimic the primal demands our ancestors once faced. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), particularly in the form of sprints, is one of the most effective ways to naturally elevate testosterone levels. Unlike steady state cardio, which can elevate cortisol (a testosterone antagonist), sprints stimulate anabolic hormones and improve metabolic health. Why it works Testosterone surge Research shows that sprinting leads to a significant, immediate increase in testosterone levels following exercise. Cortisol control Short, intense bursts of activity keep cortisol levels in check, preventing the chronic stress that can suppress testosterone production. Muscle activation Sprinting engages fast twitch muscle fibers, essential for strength, power, and hormone regulation. How to incorporate it: Warm up with dynamic stretches and light jogging. Perform 6–8 rounds of 20–30 second sprints at maximum effort, followed by 90 seconds of active recovery. Incorporate sprint sessions 2–3 times per week, alternating with strength training for a balanced regimen. 3. Balance your circadian rhythm Every great day begins with a connection to the sun. Testosterone production is intricately tied to your body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that governs everything from sleep cycles to hormone regulation. Morning sunlight is a key trigger, signalling your body to optimise testosterone production at peak times. Why it works Vitamin D activation: Sunlight catalyses your skin to produce Vitamin D, a hormone precursor critical for testosterone synthesis. Men with optimal Vitamin D levels consistently show higher testosterone levels compared to those deficient in this vital nutrient. Circadian rhythm alignment: Exposure to natural light in the morning helps synchronise your internal clock, ensuring hormones like testosterone and cortisol are released in the right amounts at the right times. Misaligned rhythms, often caused by indoor living and artificial lighting, disrupt these natural cycles, leading to suboptimal hormone production. To maximise testosterone friendly benefits, spend 15–30 minutes outdoors first thing every morning. Expose as much skin as possible to sunlight and ditch sunglasses to allow light to interact with your brain's hormonal control centres via your retina. For deeper circadian alignment, reduce exposure to artificial light at night to preserve melatonin production, a hormone indirectly supporting testosterone by promoting restorative sleep. 4. Eat organs throughout the week When it comes to nutrient density, few foods compare to organ meats. Once revered in ancestral diets, organ meats like liver, heart, and kidneys have fallen out of favour in modern culinary culture, but their nutritional benefits remain unparalleled. These treasure troves provide a wealth of bioavailable vitamins and minerals that directly fuel testosterone production. Why it works Zinc: Known as the 'testosterone mineral', zinc plays a crucial role in hormone synthesis and regulation. Found abundantly in organ meats like kidney and liver, it also helps balance estrogen levels in the male body. CoQ10: Especially abundant in heart tissue, Coenzyme Q10 fuels mitochondrial energy production, which underpins vitality, cellular repair, and testicular health Vitamin A (retinol): Liver is nature’s richest source of bioavailable Vitamin A, which supports testicular function, sperm production, and overall hormonal balance. Unlike synthetic Vitamin A found in supplements, retinol from organ meats is easily absorbed and utilised by the body. Heme iron: Organ meats provide heme iron, the most bioavailable form of iron. This boosts oxygenation, energy levels, and metabolic health, all of which are foundational for hormonal function. Enjoy grass fed liver multiple times a week. Not a fan of the flavor? Blend liver into ground beef for burgers, sauté it with garlic and herbs for a more palatable option, try it as a pâté. Experiment with heart or kidney in stews, where their flavours meld beautifully with rich broths and vegetables. Alternatively, enjoy them in your morning coffee or smoothie with Organised. 5. Incorporate colostrum Colostrum is quite literally the first food we ever receive, thick, golden milk designed by nature to kickstart life itself. It’s packed with compounds that protect, strengthen, and rebuild, which is why so many traditional cultures considered it sacred. And while it might sound far removed from testosterone, colostrum’s benefits reach surprisingly deep into the foundations of hormonal health. Why it works One of its most interesting qualities is its richness in growth factors, particularly IGF-1. This molecule helps drive tissue repair and muscle growth, two processes closely linked with healthy testosterone levels. Think of it as a natural way to prime the body for resilience and regeneration. There’s also the gut connection. Colostrum contains peptides and immune factors that help maintain a strong gut lining. When your gut is robust, you absorb nutrients more efficiently, handle stress better, and keep inflammation in check, all of which create the conditions your body needs to produce hormones in the right balance. If you’re curious to try it, look for a clean, grass-fed source, and just as importantly, choose a producer that ensures the calves are always fed first. Ethically sourced colostrum is collected only after the newborns have received their full share, which is essential for their immunity and development. What remains is then gathered for human use. This practice respects the natural order and honours the animal’s role in providing nourishment. It’s an ancient food that reminds us health often begins in the most unassuming places. Why this is so important Testosterone often gets reduced to clichés about aggression or bravado, but the truth is far simpler. It fuels drive, steady energy, muscle tone, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. And while it’s true that testosterone levels gradually decline with age (about 1% per year after 30), the more accurate truth is this:, testosterone doesn’t just drop because you’re getting older. It drops because the body is being depleted. Poor sleep, chronic stress, processed food, blood sugar instability, and a low intake of nutrient-dense animal foods all interfere with testosterone synthesis. Add in environmental toxins...plastics, seed oils, pesticides, medications like statins, and the flood of endocrine disruptors we’re exposed to daily, and the body simply doesn’t have what it needs to keep hormone production steady. But here’s the part that often gets overlooked... the body is remarkably adaptable. It’s never trying to attack itself or fail you, it’s constantly adjusting to the conditions you give it. When you start supplying the right raw materials, rhythms, and nourishment, it can begin to restore balance far more quickly than you might expect.

Our postpartum recovery guide

Modern culture treats postpartum like an afterthought. A few weeks of check-ups and then an unspoken expectation to bounce back. Yet your body has just created, carried, and delivered another human being. That is the most nutrient-expensive act of your life. Postpartum is not just about healing from delivery. It’s about: Replenishing iron, minerals, and B vitamins lost during pregnancy and birth Supporting hormone recalibration and thyroid health Protecting mental health in a season of radical change Restoring connective tissue and pelvic floor integrity Rebuilding metabolic reserves for breastfeeding (or simply feeling human again) This guide is here to help you restore what pregnancy and birth have drawn from your reserves. To help you feel rooted, nourished, and gently supported as you rebuild. 1. Replenish your blood and minerals During pregnancy, your blood volume can swell by up to 50%, an astonishing adaptation to sustain new life. But delivery often brings significant blood loss, and with it, a depletion that runs deeper than ordinary tiredness. If you feel pale, lightheaded, or your heart flutters in your chest, this is your body’s quiet plea. Traditional cultures instinctively knew the value of blood-building foods in these weeks. Foods that don’t just fill your stomach, but replenish the very minerals and heme iron that forge fresh blood cells. Heme Iron: Grass-fed liver and spleen are nature’s iron infusions, their nutrients absorbed far more efficiently than synthetic pills B12 and Folate: Egg yolks and pasture-raised meats rebuild energy and clarity, restoring the oxygen-carrying power of your blood. Collagen and Glycine: Bone broth and slow-cooked cuts soothe your gut lining while mending tissue stretched or torn during birth. Electrolytes: Mineral-rich sea salt and coconut water replenish what sweating, nursing, and healing quietly siphon away. In addition, warmth invites circulation, speeds tissue repair, and keeps digestion running smoothly when your gut is tender and your metabolism recalibrating. Warming, slow-cooked meals require little digestive effort, allowing more of your energy to flow to healing. Leave the icy smoothies and raw salads for another season. Now is the time to kindle your digestive fire. A simple restorative meal: a warm cup of bone broth seasoned with sea salt, sourdough spread thick with liver pâté, and two soft-boiled eggs drizzled in olive oil. Or for a sweet treat.. warm raw milk stirred with honey and a pinch of cinnamon 2. Support fascia and core Integrity Your fascia, the tissue architecture of your body, held everything in place as your womb grew. It stretched, adapted, and yielded to the miraculous expansion of life. Now, in the hush after birth, this intricate web needs nourishment, alignment, and time to remember itself. This is why so many mothers describe a soft, aching looseness in their core, a fatigue in the hips, or a tightness in the shoulders from endless nursing. Belly binding is an ancestral practice that honours this need for containment. In India, a soft cotton cloth is wrapped around the abdomen to gently compress overstretched muscles. Often, warming herbs are massaged in before binding, a ritual of heat and support. Benefits of gentle binding: Helps the uterus contract and return to pre-pregnancy size. Provides support to the abdominal wall. Encourages proper posture while nursing. Begin binding a few days postpartum.Even a few hours a day can ease discomfort. 3. Self-massage In Ayurveda, warm oil is massaged over the belly and hips, anointing the skin and calming the nervous system. In Mexico’s Closing of the Bones, skilled hands realign the pelvis and wrap the mother in rebozos, helping her feel “closed” again after the immense opening of birth. Create your own ritual: A warm Epsom salt bath A slow self-massage with homemade tallow cream (see below) Wrapping in a soft blanket afterward 4. Soothe and repair with tallow cream Your skin works just as hard as your deeper tissues in pregnancy and birth. It stretches, holds, and often bears the marks of growth, tiny lines, dryness, or irritation. Especially in postpartum, when hormones shift and your body draws nutrients inward to make milk, your skin can feel thin and sensitive. Use this gentle homemade tallow on your belly, hips, breasts, or anywhere that feels dry or tender after birth. Ingredients: 1 cup grass-fed beef tallow (ideally from suet, rendered at home or bought pure) 2 tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (for a softer texture) 1 tsp unrefined beeswax (optional, for a firmer balm) 5–10 drops chamomile or calendula essential oil (optional, for calming irritation) Method Place the tallow and beeswax in a small glass jar or bowl. Set the jar in a saucepan with a couple inches of water (makeshift double boiler). Heat on low until fully melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the olive oil until smooth. Let it cool slightly, so it’s warm but not hot, then add essential oils if you like. Stir well. Pour into a clean glass jar. Allow to cool at room temperature until solid. Keep covered in a cool place or the fridge if your home is warm. It will stay fresh for several months 4. Gentle stretches When you feel ready, you can start inviting movement back into your core and fascia.. These ancestral-inspired stretches help awaken circulation, rebuild integrity, and encourage the fascia to release old tension: Pelvic tilt on exhale Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. As you exhale, gently tilt your pelvis so your lower back melts into the ground. Inhale to release. Repeat slowly, 8–10 times, feeling the rhythm of your breath guide the movement. Supported bridgePlace a pillow or bolster under your sacrum (the flat bone at the base of your spine). Let your hips gently rise as your belly softens. This passive stretch releases the hip flexors and encourages pelvic circulation. Hold for 1–2 minutes, breathing deeply. Knees side to sideWhile lying down, keep your feet planted and let your knees drift slowly to one side, then the other. This soft twist massages the fascia along your waist and back. Move slowly, breathing into any tightness. Seated side stretchSit cross-legged, spine tall. Place one hand on the floor beside you. On an inhale, reach the other arm up and over, feeling a long stretch along your side body. Exhale to release. Repeat on the other side. Heart-opening shoulder releaseKneel or sit tall. Clasp your hands behind your back, drawing your knuckles gently down while you lift your heart. Imagine your collarbones spreading wide. Breathe here for 3–5 slow breaths, softening the shoulders and chest. 5. Restore lymph flow Swelling and stagnation often settle in after birth. The lymphatic system, your body’s natural drainage network, can feel sluggish from days spent nursing or recovering in bed. Restore flow with simple practices: Dry brushing toward your heart before bathing. Lying with your legs elevated against the wall. Walking outdoors slowly, breathing fresh air. Sipping plenty of mineral-rich fluids. 6. Now when it comes to milk supply… If you’re breastfeeding, your nutrient demands don’t just continue, they surge higher than during pregnancy itself. Every ounce of milk you produce is made from your body’s mineral reserves, healthy fats, and proteins. Your body is metabolically primed to prioritise this milk over everything else, which is why many mothers feel a deep, insatiable hunger and thirst in those early weeks. This isn’t just about quantity. The quality of your milk, its nutrient density, its richness in fats and minerals, depends profoundly on what you eat and how you replenish your stores. Here’s why milk is such a nutrient-intensive food to make: Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and sodium create the electrolyte profile your baby needs for nerve conduction and bone growth. Bioavailable protein fuels tissue repair and provides amino acids for the development of every tiny cell. High-quality fats, especially saturated fats and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), supply calories and build your baby’s rapidly growing brain and nervous system. Water-soluble vitamins (B vitamins, vitamin C) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) transfer into milk, fortifying your baby’s immune system and metabolism. Foods that actively support milk supply Raw milkRaw milk is a living food, teeming with enzymes and beneficial bacteria. Its calcium and phosphorus content builds strong bones, while fat-soluble vitamins (especially A and K2) enrich your milk in ways synthetic vitamins can’t replicate. Full-fat dairy also provides CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which has anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive effects for both you and your baby.Tip: If raw milk isn’t available, choose low-heat, non-homogenised milk from grass-fed herds to preserve as many nutrients as possible. Bone Broth with sea saltBone broth is the original postpartum tonic in cultures from China to Eastern Europe. Rich in glycine and proline, two amino acids essential for rebuilding connective tissue, it also contains bioavailable calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals that help replenish the massive electrolyte losses of pregnancy and birth.Broth is also hydrating in a way plain water is not. The minerals act like a sponge, holding water in your tissues and making it more available to your cells.Tip: Sip a mug of warm broth during night feeds to hydrate, stabilise blood sugar, and calm your nervous system. Herbal alliesTraditional herbalism offers a treasure trove of galactagogues, plants known to encourage milk flow and volume.Fenugreek: One of the most researched herbs for increasing supply. Rich in phytoestrogens that mimic natural hormones involved in lactation, fenugreek can noticeably boost milk volume within a few days for some mothers.Moringa: Known in Ayurvedic and African traditions as the “miracle tree,” moringa leaves contain complete protein, iron, calcium, and B vitamins that directly nourish depleted tissues and enrich your milk.Fennel: Contains anethole, a compound with mild estrogenic effects that can enhance milk let-down. Fennel tea is also soothing to digestion, for both you and baby, and may reduce colic symptoms.Tip: Brew a daily infusion combining these herbs, sipping throughout the day. A warm thermos beside your feeding chair can make this ritual feel effortless. For a truly restorative tonic, blend: Warm raw milk A date or two for minerals and natural sweetness A spoonful of ghee or coconut oil A sprinkle of cinnamon 7. Heal your nervous system The early weeks of motherhood are as tender as they are overwhelming. Hormones surge, sleep fragments, and the nervous system flickers between alertness and depletion. These practices can help calm and restore: Vagal toning: hum lullabies, practice slow 5-5-7 breathing, or splash your face with cool water. Grounding: walk barefoot on grass for 5–10 minutes a day to steady cortisol. Herbal allies: chamomile tea before bed, lemon balm for anxious thoughts, nettle infusions for minerals. Magnesium: Epsom salt baths, magnesium oil on feet before sleep, or a square of dark chocolate to end the day. Sleep hygiene: use red or amber light during night feeds, keep your room cool and dark, and nap without guilt, rest is the most ancient medicine.

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