Author: Jason
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Benefits of Using an Acupressure Mat
Are you seeking an alternative way to alleviate pain, improve your well-being, and enhance your overall health? Look no further than the ancient art of acupressure. I’ve been battling recurring foot pain for a few months and I’ve tried several things to address it. One of the most effective things that I’ve found is this…
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Hügelkultur in Pennsylvania
Hügelkultur in Pennsylvania: Nature’s Raised Bed Years ago, hurricane Sandy turned my forested property into an open meadow with massive rotting tree stumps everywhere. The trees on my property that used to provide shade and beauty, now produced a steady supply of fallen branches, logs, and leaves. Since I had already been slowly ‘rewilding‘ my…
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Improving HRV
I was introduced to heart rate variability (HRV) when I got serious about getting in shape. Many people recommended monitoring HRV as a means of knowing when to push a workout further. My HRV has always been low relative to others. Despite this, it was clear that I always felt my best when it was…
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Sprouts Vs. Microgreens
Are these sprouts? Are these microgreens? Is their a difference between the two? The answer is: Yes there is a difference. I grow both and if you keep reading, I’ll describe how they differ and which one in my opinion is the overall winner in the Sprouts vs. Microgreens battle. Growing Sprouts vs. Microgreens So…
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Improving NAD Levels
If you have spent any time in longevity circles or reading about health recently, you have likely come across mention of NAD. What is NAD and why is everyone so focused on it as a means for improving healthspan? I’ll dig into this and discuss ways of improving NAD levels. I’ll also discuss what I…
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Bodyweight Workout Routine
I’ve tried many workouts over the years. Cardio, weightlifting, calisthenics, only playing sports, it’s always been something that kind of annoyed me. Some would work… others, only for a time and then a plateau would reach and no more gains could be made. Eventually, I settled on a bodyweight workout routine that I’ve been able…
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Planning a Gardening Season
It’s January! That means it’s time to start planning the upcoming garden season. Planning a gardening season is one of the most important factors in helping you guarantee that it’s successful. In this article, I’m going to describe the process I use in planning a gardening season. I’m going to assume that you already have…
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Intro to Breathwork
Breathing… we all do it. Most of us probably don’t pay much attention to how we go about it either. Unless you do, you probably also don’t realize that some subtle awareness when it comes to your breathwork practice can likely make a radical difference in your day to day health. I was the same…
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Overwintering Pepper Plants
People are often surprised when I tell them that I have pepper plants that are a decade old. This is because I’ve been overwintering pepper plants for several years. Following this overwintering procedure makes the most of your harvest and allows you to get a jump start in subsequent seasons. Why Overwinter? So why overwinter…
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Joovv Review
The Joovv is the gold standard when it comes to red light therapy devices. It’s a medical grade, modular system that allows you to build the ideal red light therapy setup for your needs over time. It supports both red and near infrared wavelengths and allows you to control them independently. The EMF levels emitted…