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“Apple’s watch could be as revolutionary as the first clocks” - Nicholas Carr, Time Magazine

“Scrub this way, now that way, rinse…”

Standing in front of the sink I suddenly feel a buzz on my wrist. Looking down, I see a notification on the small OLED...

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You might be thinking:

"Self-esteem, isn't that something you're born with?"

Yes and no.

You probably know of some people who have it all: they give a mind-blowing presentation on the fly, derive pleasure from the fact that difficult questions come up afterwards, and then ask a...

Hey folks, it's Joe from Alex Fergus again!

In this blog post I'll review Chili's OOLER sleep system. The Ooler is an upgrade of the original ChiliPad and can be used to cool you down & warm you up during sleep. 

That way, you can optimize your sleeping temperature, so that you get...

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This blog post is the third and last installement of my series on zinc, and, covers the topic of 1) supplementing zinc; 2) lab testing your zinc status.

Why?

Simple:

Not everyone is able to perfect their zinc status through just food. If your digestion is compromised, for...

Want the ultimate n=1 experiment?

Move halfway across the world, from the winter-y Norhern hemisphere to one of the sunniest places on the planet: Playa del Carmen in Mexico.

The contrast couldn't be starker.

Let's consider some before/after photos to observe the difference. First, my situation...

Welcome to the second installment of this series on Zinc. In the first blog post, I've talked about the evolutionary history of zinc as well as its downsides.

In this blog post, I'll consider what foods you need to eat to get adequate zinc status, and how to prevent a deficiency from developing....

That's boring...

"Zinc?"

Yes, zinc...

Zinc is another mineral, just like magnesium. I've written an extensive blog post on magnesium before.  

"Why should I worry about that complicated stuff, such as a mineral as zinc?"

Great question...

I'll tell you why:

Zinc...

Here's the deal: I totally understand that you like a WiFi router in your home. In this blog post, I discuss the JRS Eco-100 Low Radiation WiFi router. 

Why?

That router dramatically lowers your EMF exposure. 

(I'll use the terms "router" and "modem" interchangeably in this blog...

Continuous glucose monitoring for non-diabetic yet carbohydrate-conscious biohacker types is gaining significant momentum, and for great reasons!  

Those on the Paleo/low-carb/keto dietary wagons recognize the importance of keeping insulin and glucose levels low. 

Most will...

Recently, we've published a few in-depth articles on red light therapy on this website - because the topic remains insanely popular. Examples are:

• Everything You Need To Know About Red Light Therapy Dosing
• Red Light Therapy For Upgrading Your Brain Health, Mood, And Cognition

This...