On this episode Dr. William Hsu joined me to discuss the intricacies of proper fasting and how it affects your hormones. As a former endocrinologist, Dr. Hsu is an expert in hormones and circadian rhythm and explains in how fasting can optimize everything from blood sugar regulation to longevity. About Dr. William Hsu Dr. William …
Not being able to stay focused on a single task can significantly affect your quality of life. Every moment brings a new creative thought worth entertaining. You open your laptop determined to do one simple thing, and before you know it, you have so many open browser tabs you can’t find the one you actually …
For those looking for optimal cognitive function, BDNF is the holy grail. In short, BDNF is the magic ingredient that fires up your brain’s ability to learn and remember new things, while simultaneously staving off cognitive decline. Having healthy BDNF levels is essential for optimal brain performance. The good news is that you can implement …
Dihydroberberine Benefits Dihydroberberine is a powerful dietary supplement that hacks your metabolism and enhances your body’s ability to get blood glucose into a healthy range. In fact, this “super berberine” may actually deliver better quality results than regular berberine. As it has comparative pharmacokinetics to regular berberine, you find many of the same benefits including …
For many, supplementation is a fact of life. The 21st-century body has many nutritional demands just to keep up with the stresses of modern life, and unfortunately, today’s food supply simply doesn’t deliver those nutrients. Adding the necessary vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients into your daily regimen can help you thrive in this hectic world. The …
There’s no doubt that fasting is a powerful tool. While it’s highly effective and inexpensive, fasting can be challenging for many folks. Going without food seems daunting, despite your body’s innate ability to cope. Fortunately, there are alternatives to long, strict fasts. One such alternative is the Fasting Mimicking Diet, which involves small amounts of …
Dr. Gupreet Padda, addiction specialist and seasoned biohacker, and joined me to discuss the links between inflammation and addiction. We discussed the role of fat, and insulin resistance along with ties between sugars and neurotransmitters. Topics Discussed Addiction specialist Inflammation ties all chronic disease Understanding of addiction is based on flawed rat studies What Is …
Does Lemon Water Break A Fast? For all the diet war tribalism you see online, lemon water seems the one drink where all health influencers can agree. -preferably drunk out of an oversized mason jar- Adding lemon to water is refreshing and comes with some excellent health benefits. For all the health boosts adding lemon …
We live in a time where it’s critical to understand the consequences of what you put in your mouth. That’s because so much of our modern diet is made up of toxic foods that promote inflammation. And since inflammation is at the root of most chronic illnesses, avoiding these foods is paramount to good health. …
When I first began fasting, I made it a point to be a strict, water-only faster as I thought this was what fasting was. However, as I spend more time in biohacking circles and observe what others are doing, I notice many folks drinking coffee during their fasting period. As a coffee lover myself, I …
Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common health issues plaguing many people today. It saps your vital energy, wrecks your sleep patterns, and throws your hormone levels out of whack. The worst part is that it can’t be technically diagnosed by a doctor which means there’s no conventional medicine that offers adrenal support. Fortunately, …
Optimal health begins in the gut, and optimal gut health starts in the stomach. Stomach acid, which primarily consists of hydrochloric acid (HCL) and digestive enzymes, is your GI tract’s first crack at breaking down food, assimilating nutrition, and protecting your body from harmful bacteria and pathogens. For many people, however, this step in digestion …