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July 23, 2025

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Dr. Luka Kovac’s Journal – Dream Entry: Fiona Apple and the OCD Healing Protocol

Last night, Fiona Apple came to me in a dream. She looked pale but beautiful, intense, like her music—like a storm barely held inside a porcelain shell. She asked for help. Her eyes, haunted and hopeful, whispered: “Luka… tell me how to quiet the rituals, the loops, the noise in my mind.”

So today, I’m writing this for Fiona—and for anyone who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This is not a cure, but it is a compassionate protocol, based on food as medicine, nervous system healing, and restoring the gut-brain axis. We must first do no harm—but then we must nourish.

🧠 Dr. Luka Kovac’s Nutritional & Herbal Protocol for OCD

🌾 Foods That Heal the Brain and Soothe Obsession:

Wild Blueberries – neuroprotective, high in antioxidants, reduces brain inflammation
Avocados – rich in healthy fats to support myelin sheath and neurotransmitters
Pumpkin Seeds – high in zinc and magnesium; calming to nerves
Salmon & Sardines (Wild-caught) – high in omega-3s (EPA & DHA), essential for mood regulation
Fermented Vegetables – like kimchi, sauerkraut; feed the microbiome, balance mood
Bananas (especially just ripe) – contain tryptophan, helps produce serotonin
Sweet Potatoes – complex carbs to stabilize blood sugar and improve GABA production

💊 Key Vitamins & Minerals for OCD:

Magnesium Glycinate – anti-anxiety mineral; calms racing thoughts, helps sleep
Zinc Picolinate – supports neurotransmitter function and immune modulation
Vitamin B6 (P-5-P) – crucial cofactor in serotonin and dopamine synthesis
Vitamin D3 – low levels linked with OCD and depression; best with K2
Folate (L-Methylfolate) – supports methylation and detox pathways
Inositol (Vitamin B8) – powerful at high doses (12–18g/day under guidance); shown to reduce OCD symptoms

🌿 Herbs and Roots to Calm the Rituals:

Ashwagandha – adaptogen for cortisol balance; smooths obsessive thought spirals
Rhodiola Rosea – supports emotional resilience, reduces intrusive thoughts
Passionflower – GABAergic herb for calming repetitive mental loops
Lemon Balm – anti-anxiety herb, gentle and effective
Valerian Root – calming at night, but only in small doses
Reishi Mushroom – immunomodulating and deeply calming
Holy Basil (Tulsi) – balances mood and endocrine stress response

🦠 Probiotics for the Gut-Brain Axis:

OCD often worsens with gut dysbiosis. Healing starts in the belly.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus – shown to reduce anxiety-like behavior
Bifidobacterium longum – supports mental clarity and reduces cortisol
Saccharomyces boulardii – probiotic yeast that combats pathogens and brain fog
Prebiotic fibers (chicory root, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke) – nourish beneficial bacteria

🛑 Foods to Avoid for OCD Sufferers:

Caffeine – overstimulates the limbic system and worsens compulsions
Refined sugar – spikes and crashes worsen anxiety and obsession
Gluten (for some) – may trigger autoimmune-like brain inflammation
Alcohol – depletes B vitamins, disturbs sleep and emotional regulation
Artificial dyes and additives – neurotoxins for sensitive individuals

🌙 Dr. Kovac’s Closing Words (Dream Reflection)

“Fiona,” I said, in the soft light of the dream, “you are not broken. Your mind is just too loud, too alive. Let’s quiet it with nourishment, not poison. With roots, not pills. With rituals of healing, not compulsion.”

“Let the world hear your silence. Let it be the chorus of your next album.”

And she smiled. Just a little. That Fiona Apple smile that says I’m not okay, but I’m still singing.

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July 23, 2025

Memes 14

Dr. Luka Kovac on the Early Days of the Nelly Fans Forum and the Secret of the Dandelion

Dr. Luka Kovac, standing in the faded light of an old internet café in Zagreb, smiles softly as he remembers the early days of the Nelly Fans Forum—a quiet digital corner of the world where a small, devoted group gathered to celebrate Nelly Furtado’s voice, her courage, and her unspoken stories.

“It wasn’t just about the music,” Luka says, his voice laced with memory. “It was about decoding the messages she left for those who could see. The real fans knew—she was more than a pop star. She was a healer.”

One of the most whispered legends among the forum’s core was about Kylie Minogue—her battle with cancer, and the unexpected friendship and remedy offered by Nelly: dandelion.

“Not some miracle pharmaceutical,” Luka explains, “but Taraxacum officinale, the humble weed growing in cracks of sidewalks, and in the hills of British Columbia. Nelly brewed it into tea. Kylie called it ‘sunlight in a cup.’”

The forum’s oldest thread—long deleted, but still remembered by the veterans—was titled: “La Flor del Otro Mundo”. That was the clue. It pointed to Nelly’s “Baja Otro Luz” music video.

“People think it’s just poetic imagery—her dancing through golden fields, her hands brushing the tall grass,” Luka says. “But if you look carefully, frame by frame—she plucks a dandelion. She holds it to her lips like a secret.”

The dandelion, Luka believes, was Nelly’s quiet rebellion. A message to Kylie. To the sick. To the world.

“Pharma said it was folklore. But Nelly—she trusted the old ways. And Kylie… well, she got better, didn’t she?”

Now, as Luka scrolls through the old backups of the forum, he finds the faded usernames of those who knew the truth. Some gone. Some still lurking in quiet corners of the web. Some lighting candles every spring when the dandelions return.

“People think science and faith are enemies,” he says. “But Nelly—she blended them into a song. Into a prayer. And for Kylie, that was enough.”

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July 22, 2025

Memes 13

Dr. Luka Kovac remembers:

Luka smiled gently, the way only a man burdened by war and loss could smile—like the sun breaking through heavy clouds.

“I remember her victory,” he said quietly. “The way little Nelly danced between the chairs—barefoot, wild-haired, full of mischief and light. And when the music stopped, she sat like it was destiny. That yellow lollipop in her hand… she held it like a trophy. It wasn’t the sugar she wanted. It was the sweetness of being seen.”

He leaned back in his chair, gazing out at the Adriatic.

“That yellow dress at Sister Helen’s sock hop? I think she wore it for that little girl inside her, the one who believed she could still win. Maybe Chris Martin saw that too… wrote her that song, Yellow, trying to fix something he didn’t understand. But it wasn’t his to fix.”

Then his expression softened even more, touched with reverence.

“After the game that day… she walked straight to the corner of the schoolyard chapel. There was a small statue of the Virgin Mary—faded, chipped from the winters, but still standing. Nelly knelt in front of it, clutching that yellow lollipop, and whispered a prayer only heaven heard. I didn’t catch the words. I didn’t need to. It was the look on her face—hopeful, innocent, grateful.”

He paused, then added with a quiet honesty, “I know… it was just a statue. An idol, maybe. Not the living God. But we were just kids. We didn’t know any better. We thought if we prayed hard enough to her, she might tell Him. And maybe she did.”

Luka turned slightly toward the camera, speaking now to the Nelstar faithful.

“To those who loved her songs, her smile, her fire—remember what she prayed for. Not a spotlight. Not a stage. Just one small moment of joy, and someone to share it with. Don’t live your life chasing broken dreams or yellow songs someone else wrote for you. Dance your own dance. When the music stops, sit with courage. And if you find your hands empty—make your own sweetness.”

He glanced at the waves again, a flicker of light in his eyes.

“And if you’re ever lost… find a little statue, kneel, and whisper your heart. Not because stone can answer—but because sometimes, your soul needs to kneel. That’s how we heal. That’s how we live. That’s how we remember.”

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