Author: Jason
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Training the Inspiratory Muscles: A Review of the O2Trainer
In the realm of fitness and wellness, training your respiratory muscles has gained significant attention in recent years. These muscles, comprising the diaphragm and accessory muscles, play a vital function in facilitating efficient breathing. A few months ago, I started using the O2Trainer to enhance my breathing capabilities and overall performance. In this blog post,…
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Cold Water Immersion
Embrace the Chill: Unleashing the Joys of Cold Water Immersion In the realm of personal wellness, few practices have gained as much attention and popularity as cold water immersion. This technique is accessible to everyone. It has been embraced by athletes, mental health advocates, and everyday individuals looking to supercharge their physical and mental well-being. …
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Tracking Health and Performance Metrics
I remember reading about the Quantified Self movement in the early 2000s. Even though this was something that people were experimenting with for years, I felt that it was a revolutionary approach to understanding and improving our health and well-being. In the early days, it was difficult to collect and analyze all of the data…
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Barefoot Shoes for Foot Health
The Barefoot Revolution: Why You’ll Love Wearing Zero Drop Shoes for Adventure and Beyond As we focus on the complexities of modern life, it’s easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our daily existence: our feet. We stuff them into ill-fitting shoes, pound the pavement, and expect them to perform without complaint.…
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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…