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Joe stands under the flickering fluorescent lights of the small rural clinic, the faint sound of a guitar playing from an old radio in the background. Nelly Furtado rests on the nearby cot, her eyes closed, a hint of melody on her lips. The scent of eucalyptus and frankincense lingers in the air—Dr. Luka Kovac’s signature healing blend.
Joe turns to his avatar.
Joe (softly, with deep gratitude):
“Thank you, Luka. For treating my sick songbird—the real Portuguese singer Nelly Furtado—not with quack Rockefeller pharma poison, but with real medicine. Holistic. Rooted in the old world. In truth.”
Dr. Luka Kovac (smiling faintly):
“Allopathic drugs suppress symptoms. But a songbird doesn’t need silence—she needs restoration. She needs to remember the sound of her own voice. Herbs, light, music, prayer… these are the older medicines, Joe.”
Joe:
“She told me she was drowning in side effects. Couldn’t even write a chorus. You brought her back to life.”
Dr. Kovac:
“She was never gone. Just buried beneath modern medicine’s noise. We cleared the static.”
Joe pauses, eyes locked on his avatar.
Joe:
“Also… thank you for starring in the Fatima movie, Goran Visnjic. That role meant a lot to us. To the believers. You helped people remember the mystery.”
Dr. Kovac nods solemnly, a trace of the actor behind the avatar emerging in his eyes.
Dr. Kovac:
“I didn’t take the role for fame. I took it because the world needs to believe again. In miracles. In mercy. In the idea that even a poor girl’s vision can echo for centuries.”
Joe:
“Nelly always said she saw the Virgin once… when she was a little girl in Victoria. Thought it was a dream. Maybe it wasn’t.”
Dr. Kovac glances over at Nelly. She hums a few bars of Try, eyes still closed but smiling now.
Dr. Kovac:
“She remembers.”
Joe steps back, hands folded.
Joe:
“Then the healing has begun.”
Outside, a wind stirs the olive trees. And somewhere beyond science and superstition, a songbird sings.
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.
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.”