Everyone’s Talking About Biohacking. Here’s What It Actually Means.
Why we’re talking about this: Biohacking has become a wellness buzzword referring to everything from drinking bulletproof coffee and using wearable tech. What to do: Stick with…
6 Key Tools to Improve Your Gut Microbiome Health
#1 Eat Fermented Foods Dr. Sonnenburg discussed the findings of his recent human study, in collaboration with Dr. Chris Gardner of Stanford, in which they investigated whether…
The Science & Use of Cold Exposure for Health & Performance
Safety Never get into a dangerous body of water. Also, never do deliberate hyperventilation before or during cold water (or any water!) immersion. Start slow (warmer than…
Deliberate Heat Exposure Protocols for Health & Performance
Safety Considerations When done correctly, heat exposure offers tremendous benefits. However, it is extremely dangerous to use temperatures that are too hot. What is too hot? That…
Stretching Protocols to Increase Flexibility and Support General Health
Benefits of Stretching In addition to alleviating general feelings of “tightness,” increasing flexibility can also contribute to improvements in overall general health: balance/stability, improved posture, smoother gait…
Tools to Manage Dopamine and Improve Motivation & Drive
Part I: Managing Dopamine to Sustain Motivation We have a baseline of dopamine, and it can spike or drop based on various actions, compounds we ingest or…
Foundational Fitness Protocol
Resistance Training Two key principles for resistance training will help you get the most out of the foundational protocol: Use alternative training schedules (“periodization”) to optimize your…
Using Light for Health
Morning Sunlight to Set Your Mind and Body Correctly I consider viewing morning sunlight in the top five of all actions that support mental health, physical health…
Optimize Your Water Quality and Intake for Health
Cells and Water Water is key to maintaining healthy cellular function, including the buildup and breakdown of cellular components, chemical reactions, and protein structure and function, and…
Exercises & Nutrition to Support Eye Health
Daily Practices for Eye Health Throughout the day, your eyes have to adjust in many ways in order for you to maintain a crisp, sharp image of…