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Pedram Shojai: Origins & Adapting to the New Human Jungle – #172

Pedram Shojai is an acclaimed Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Qi Gong Master, herbalist, acupuncturist, and basically a certified badass. Pedram is an ordained minister in the Taoist tradition of Alchemy, and has studied yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and healing for over 20 years. He uses his vast experience to teach audiences […]

Bulletproof For Women: The Top 5 Food Hacks to Kick Even More Butt

This post is one of a series of new science posts focusing on topics from The Bulletproof Diet, available now for pre-order on Amazon! It’s good to be back to writing more focused content on the blog now that the book is done. Enjoy!   The Bulletproof Diet is for people who want to be […]

Dave Kalstein: Mastering the Mind with Neurofeedback and Sayoc Kali – #171

Dave Kalstein is the writer and producer of the hit show, NCIS, and an enigmatic bad-ass. On top of writing blockbuster TV episodes, Dave is also an experienced martial artist in the Filipino martial art, Sayoc Kali: The Art of the Blade. He has also done extensive biohacking with heart rate variability, zen meditation, and […]

CIMT Testing: The Ultimate Guide to Measuring Your Heart Attack Risk

I’m honored to publish this guest post by my friend Dr. Philip Lee Miller, MD, founder and director of the California Age Management Institute.  Dr. Miller was the first anti-aging physician to run a comprehensive anti-aging panel on my blood more than a decade ago, and for years has been a frequent attendee of the […]

George Bryant: Paleo, Eating Disorders, & the Power of Intention – #170

George Bryan is the co-author of the New York Times Best-selling cookbook, The Paleo Kitchen, and the man behind one of the most popular Paleo food blogs, Civilized Caveman Cooking. A former marine, George turned to Paleo after battling weight issues for nearly his entire life, and now dedicates his time to crafting tasty Paleo […]

Is Chocolate Good For You? The Health Benefits of Chocolate

“We are spirits in a body.  The reason we came here to this World and to this Earth from the Spirit World is so we could experience chocolate, among other things – good coffee, the senses.” -Alberto Villoldo, Podcast #79 Theobroma Cacao, the Latin name for chocolate, means “Food of the Gods” for a reason. […]

JJ Virgin: The Sugar Impact Diet, Artificial Sweeteners, & Your Gut Microbiome – #169

JJ Virgin is a world-renowned nutrition and fitness expert, and author of the best-selling books, The Virgin Diet, and her newest release, The Sugar Impact Diet. JJ has more than 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, and has worked with some of the top high-performance athletes and a-list celebrities to overcome […]

Uh-oh: Study Finds Vegetarians and Vegans Have Lower Sperm Counts

There’s new research out on male fertility around two topics that I care deeply about: the declining fertility of humans, and the troubling increase in birth defects.   For men, sperm quality and motility are great leading indicators of how healthy you are. Men with lower quality sperm have a higher incidence of children with birth […]

The Biohacker’s Holiday Guide

We’ve all been there. “Sorry, you Bio-what?” Yes, that confused look while you’re attempting to explain why you’re sending samples of poop to be analyzed or why you’re not drinking that 99-cent gas station coffee. So, what is biohacking?  Biohacking is the process of using self-experimentation to optimize your brain and body and to gain […]

The Biohacker’s Holiday Guide: Gift Ideas For Beginner Biohackers

We’ve all been there. “Sorry, you Bio-what?” Yes, that confused look while you’re attempting to explain why you’re sending samples of poop to be analyzed or why you’re not drinking that 99-cent gas station coffee. So, what is biohacking?  Biohacking is the process of using self-experimentation to optimize your brain and body and to gain […]