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September 14, 2016

Some Like it Hot: 5 Reasons to Eat More Capsaicin

Capsaicin is the molecule that gives jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, and other spicy peppers their heat. It’s also a culinary oddity – capsaicin is one of the few cooking ingredients that goes beyond the five tastes humans experience (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory). Capsaicin is an irritant, not a flavor – it lights up the pain […]


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Published on September 14, 2016 09:00

September 13, 2016

Lions, Dolphins and Bears, Oh My! With Michael Breus – #344

Why you should listen – Dr. Michael Breus is the author of “The Power of When,” a groundbreaking biohacking book proving that there is a perfect time to do everything, based on your biological chronotype. Dr. Breus can tell you the perfect time to have sex, run a mile, eat a cheeseburger, ask your boss […]


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Published on September 13, 2016 12:00

September 10, 2016

5 Anti-aging Secrets for Your Mitochondria

While wrinkles and a sagging belly might be among the wince-inducing initial signs, aging actually begins in your cells. Mitochondria are the power plants within your cells that are ground zero for energy production. Often called the “powerhouse of the cell,” mitochondria produce energy as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that your body then uses to fuel […]


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Published on September 10, 2016 10:09

How To Strengthen your Mitochondria for a More Vigorous Life

While wrinkles and a sagging belly might be among the wince-inducing initial signs, aging actually begins in your cells. Mitochondria are the power plants within your cells that are ground zero for energy production. Often called the “powerhouse of the cell,” mitochondria produce energy as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that your body then uses to fuel […]


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September 9, 2016

Mind, Buddha, Spirit with Dan Harris – #343

Why you should listen – Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story. He’s is the co-creator of the 10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics app and […]


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September 7, 2016

Why Brain Octane Just Got an Upgrade

We’re very happy to announce that our Brain Octane and XCT Oil are now sourced from 100% coconut – no palm oil. Here’s why that’s a big deal: the palm oil industry has been destroying the world’s rainforests for decades. We always got our palm oil from sustainable, rainforest-safe farms – in fact, we were […]


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Published on September 07, 2016 09:00

September 6, 2016

Say GeNOme to Cancer with David Haussler – #342

Why you should listen – David Haussler is a human genome expert and developer of new statistical and algorithmic methods to explore molecular function, evolution and disease process in the genome. David and his team posted the first publicly available computational assembly of the human genome sequence as collaborators on the international Human Genome Project. […]


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Published on September 06, 2016 12:00

September 3, 2016

The Biohacker’s Guide to Better Sex

Disclaimer: this article talks about sex, porn, orgasms, French maids, penis size, and about a dozen other things you probably don’t want your boss to see you reading. Proceed with caution. ***** At the most basic level, all animals, including you, are hardwired to do three things: Feed Fight/flight The other “F” I call this […]


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Published on September 03, 2016 10:22

September 2, 2016

50 Shades of Dave with Mistress Natalie – #341

Why you should listen – Mistress Natalie is a professional dominatrix and life coach to entrepreneurs. Before becoming a full-time dominatrix, she was an entrepreneur with several successful businesses under her belt. Over the course of several sessions with her clients she began to see the therapeutic value of BDSM and decided to go back […]


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Published on September 02, 2016 12:00

August 30, 2016

Owning Your Testosterone with John Romaniello – #340

Why You Should Listen – John Romaniello is the New York Times bestselling fitness author of Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha: A Real World Guide to an Unreal Life and a superhero fitness geek. He has been featured on programs such as Good Morning America, and is an adviser to nearly a dozen fitness and tech […]


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Published on August 30, 2016 12:00