Levels Health vs. NutriSense: Hands-On Review & Comparison
I’ve used continuous glucose monitors since 2020. Here’s a detailed look at Levels Health and NutriSense, my two favorite CGM programs (including the pros and cons of each platform).
Michael Kummer
Dexcom vs FreeStyle Libre: Hands-On Review and Comparison
In-depth review of Dexcom and FreeStyle Libre (the two best continuous glucose monitors) based on two years of hands-on experience and testing as a biohacker.
Apollo Neuro Review (Based on 9,000 Minutes of Use & Testing)
Apollo Neuroscience is a wearable that uses your sense of touch and gentle waves of vibration to change your heart rate variability (HRV), reduce stress and improve your sleep. I’ve used Apollo for the past few weeks and I’m thrilled to share what I’ve learned.
Hands-On Ice Barrel Review: Is It Worth the Hype?
The Ice Barrel makes it easy to add cold therapy to your daily routine, but unless you live in a cold climate, you’ll need a dedicated icemaker to keep the water cold.
3 Tricks That Helped Our Kids Sleep 60-90 Minutes Longer
We saw improvements in their sleep in just a few days. (And these tips work just as well for adults as for kids.)
The Best Diets for Weight Loss (And Which Ones to Avoid)
You don’t need expensive shakes or meal plans to lose weight. Here are four dietary frameworks the support weight loss while improving your overall health and well-being.
Paleo vs. Keto vs. Carnivore: What’s the Best Diet for Optimal Health?
Over the past four decades I’ve tried several popular diets. In this article, I’ll share with you how to find a dietary framework that’s best for you.
Biosense Breath Ketone Meter Review
Biosense uses deep lung sampling to accurately and non-invasively measure your breath ketone levels. In this review, I’ll tell you why I prefer Biosense over any of the other ketone testing methods I’ve tried, including urine and finger-prick tests.
2022 Biohacking Conference Recap
I can’t believe another month has gone by since the last newsletter. It’s been an eventful September, so I wanted to take the opportunity to recap and reflect on the great things that have happened over the past few weeks, including our trip to LA to attend this year’s Biohacking conference. Before we get into … Read more
12 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight
Most mainstream dietary advice is misleading or wrong, preventing you from reaching your weight goals and losing body fat. Read this article to learn what mistakes you should avoid.
Best Freeze-Dried Organ Meat Supplements
Freeze-dried organ meat supplements are a nutritional powerhouse that offer numerous health benefits, and they’re completely tasteless (so everyone in the family can enjoy them).
Why Tough-to-Chew Food Is Crucial for Optimal Health
Did you know that the strength of your jaw muscles (or lack thereof) can significantly impact the development of your jaw and facial structure, your airways, and your overall health?
Eight Sleep Review: The Best Cooling Mattress (Based On 2 Years of Testing)
The Eight Sleep Pod 3 is a smart sleep solution that includes a temperature-controlled mattress cover that can measurably improve the quality or your sleep. I’ve slept on the Pod for 2+ years and in this review, I’ll share with you my findings.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): 6 Steps That Cured My Gut Issues
After having suffered from bloating, constipation and abdominal pain for over three decades, I implemented a few dietary changes that fixed my gut issues once and for all. In this article, I’ll tell you what I did.
Why I Stopped Wearing Sunscreen
In this edition of the newsletter, I’ll explain why you should increase your exposure to sunlight, how diet impacts your skin’s natural defense mechanisms against radiation, and what I’ve done to prevent sunburns despite no longer using sunscreen.
Health Benefits of Drinking Milk (+ the Risks and Alternatives)
An in-depth analysis of the pros and cons of consuming milk and other dairy products based on the latest scientific research.
Collagen Powder Benefits (Facts and Myths)
Collagen powders are popular supplements, especially within the anti-aging movement. But do these products really work? I’ll answer this and other questions in this article.
10 Best Collagen Supplements (That I Tested)
Collagen powders are popular supplements, especially within the anti-aging movement. But do these products really work? And what are the best collagen supplements you should consider? I’ll answer these and other questions in this article.
How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle (8 Core Principles)
While many people know how to live healthily, the world we live in doesn’t make it easy to actually do so. In fact, our food and the healthcare systems appear to be stacked against us, making it difficult to live a healthy life. In this article, I’ll share my top tips that can help you … Read more
Free Range vs. Pastured Eggs (Benefits and Nutritional Value)
What’s the difference between pastured eggs, cage free and free-range eggs? And is one better than the other? Here is what you need to know!
How Your Lifestyle Causes Chronic Inflammation and Disease
In this article, we will explore the link between inflammation and chronic disease to understand how lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, sleep, stress and environmental toxins are at the root cause of most modern ailments
Kineon Move+ Review
Reviiv Knee+ is an advanced red light therapy device that uses a combination of lasers and LEDs (also known as photobiomodulation) to effectively treat joint pain by improving blood flow to the affected area, in turn triggering the regrowth of cartilage tissue and balancing the body’s inflammatory response.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Joint Pain and Arthritis
Photobiomodulation is an advanced version of red light therapy that uses a combination of lasers and LEDs to treat chronic knee pain, arthritis and other joint issues.
How Healthy Is Air Frying
Air frying is considered a healthier alternative to deep frying. In this review, I’ll debunk some myths and tell you when air frying is truly a better option. I’ll also share my impression of the Kyvol AF60 air fryer, which we’ve been using for the past few months.
Why Rest Days Are Important
In this edition of the newsletter, I’d like to talk about rest days, which are an often overlooked aspect of fitness and improving physical performance. The latter is a critical aspect of your health journey, so don’t dismiss this month’s email too quickly — even if you’re not an athlete! How are health and fitness … Read more
Best Exogenous Ketone Supplements (That Work)
This ultimate guide to ketone supplements features the top 7 exogenous ketone supplements based on ingredient quality and effectiveness.
Sovereign Laboratories Colostrum-LD Review
Colostrum-LD is a high-quality bovine colostrum supplement that we have used treat gastrointestinal issues and allergies in our kids and our German Shepherd Dog.for our kids and our dog to improve their immune systems.
Bovine Colostrum Benefits
Bovine colostrum is packed with micronutrients, antibodies and growth factors that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to help your body fight off infections. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about this intriguing food that most people have never even heard of.
Health Benefits of Eating Organ Meat
Organ meats are a nutritional powerhouse that offer numerous health benefits. Here are the best organ meats, along with why you should eat them and the best supplements (if you’re not able to stomach the taste).