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How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
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 five tips that can help you improve your well-being — and you can implement many of them today.
ANTIAGING
How to Slow Down and Reverse Aging
The pursuit of longevity and the quest for immortality are not new phenomenons. Humans have looked for ways to extend their lifespan since the dawn of time.
biohacking
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.
Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Artificial sources of light emit wavelengths that don’t occur in nature after sunset. That blue and green light disrupts our circadian rhythm and the release of melatonin, leading to poor sleep. Blue light blocking glasses can help protect your melatonin release and significantly improve your sleep.
Oura Ring Hands-On Review and Comparison
I’ve had the Oura Ring for several weeks to see how it compares to WHOOP in terms of accuracy and in delivering actionable information that I can use to improve my health. Here is everything I’ve learned over the past 30 days.
Review of The Best Bed Cooling Systems
In this hands-on review of the best bed cooling systems, I compare the Pod Pro and Pod Cover from Eight Sleep, OOLER and chiliPad and traditional bed fans.
Carbon Air Pillow by Eight Sleep Review
The Carbon Air Pillow by Eight Sleep is an advanced cooling pillow that uses perforated, carbon-infused memory foam to prevent the surface of the pillow from heating up, thus improving the quality of your sleep.
fitness gear
PowerDot Smart Muscle Stimulator Review
PowerDot 2.0 is an electric muscle stimulator (EMS) that has been scientifically proven to reduce pain, speed up recovery times and improve strength and conditioning. In this review, I’ll tell you how my wife and I use PowerDot as part of our CrossFit routine.
Victory Grips Review
I’ve been a long-time fan of Bear KompleX gymnastic grips. But I recently switched to Victory Grips for CrossFit workouts because I consider them the absolute best and most comfortable grips on the market. In this review, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about what Victory Grips have to offer.
Biostrap vs. WHOOP Review and Comparison
In this in-depth review, I compare Biostrap with WHOOP and share my hands-on experience with both devices, their accuracy and features.
How Accurate Is the WHOOP Strap?
To find out exactly how accurate the WHOOP strap 3.0 is, I’ve worn it together with a chest strap heart rate monitor. The results might surprise you!
ExoGun DreamPro Review
ExoGun is a cordless, state-of-the-art percussion massage device that helps me recover quicker and reduce muscle soreness after intense workouts. In this review, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about ExoGun and how it compares to more expensive devices, such as Theragun and Hypervolt.
immunity
How Xenoestrogens Make You Infertile and Sick
Xenoestrogens are chemicals found in plastic (and other everyday products) that leach into our water and food and make us sick. Here’s how to avoid them.
Should You Supplement with Bovine Colostrum?
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 supplement that most people have never even heard of.
Health Benefits of Soil-Based Probiotics
Soil-based probiotics (SBOs) have unique advantages over traditional probiotics because of their natural protection mechanisms. SBOs are shelf-stable and resist heat and the harsh environment that is the human GI tract.
6 Tips to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Boosting your immune system naturally to reduce the risk of infections (like COVID-19) is easier than you might think if you follow these six tips.
Are Green Powders a Waste of Money?
In this article, I’ll explore the purported health benefits of green powders and answer the question if you should use them or if they are a waste of your money.
ketogenic Diet
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.
Why You Need Electrolyte Supplements On Keto
The ketogenic diet increases your risk of an electrolyte imbalance as the body flushes out vital minerals as you enter ketosis. That’s why it’s important to replenish your electrolytes through diet and supplementation. Here are the top three supplements I use.
Best Cooking Oils for Keto
Here are the top 10 cooking oils/fats for keto, paleo and other low-carb diets — including some exotic options, such as camel hump fat — based on scientific evidence and what my wife and I cook with.
Best Nuts and Seeds For Keto
Nuts and seeds are popular food choices on the ketogenic (keto) diet. But it’s not only the carbohydrates in nuts and seeds you should be worried about! Most nuts contain antinutrients and inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids. Here is what you need to know.
Are Pork Rinds (Chicharrones) Keto?
Chicharrones or fried pork skins are an excellent snack choice for the ketogenic diet because they’re high in fat and protein and have zero carbs.
nutrition
How to Improve Muscle Recovery
Studies have shown that consuming a 1:1 ratio of fat and protein before or after physical activity can speed up muscle recovery while carbs often have the opposite effect.
Is Pizza Healthy or Unhealthy?
To find out whether pizza is healthy or unhealthy, we have to understand the ingredients that make up this delicious food. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about pizza and how to enjoy it guilt-free, even if you follow a paleo or ketogenic diet like I do.
Unico Gemini Meal Replacement Review: Great Formula & Bold Flavor
Sponsored review of Unico Gemini – a delicious vegan meal replacement powder with high-quality ingredients and a balanced macronutrient profile.
Top 10 Reasons Why Grains Make You Sick
In this article, we explore the history of grains, their roles in our diets, how healthy grains are, and the top 10 reasons why you should never eat grains.
What Are Antinutrients? – A Science-Based Review
A science-based review of antinutrients, providing clear answers to common questions like. E.g., are antinutrients, such as lectins, bad for our health?
performance
Benefits of Nose Breathing
A deep-dive into the scientifically-proven benefits of nose breathing and how you can use them to improve your exercise performance and overall wellbeing.
How to Recover From a Workout Faster
A tough workout adds stress to your body and causes muscle tissue to break down. In other words, working out hard makes you weaker — at least, temporarily. It’s what’s you do before and after a workout that determines if your body can repair the inflicted damage and come out stronger on the other side. That’s called supercompensation and it’s a key factor in muscle recovery.
What’s the Best Diet to Improve Endurance and Strength?
Insight into what’s the best diet to improve strength and endurance, and if carbs or fat are better sources of fuel for CrossFit, weightlifting and running.
Pre-Workout Ingredients Review
Analysis of pre-workout ingredients based on the latest scientific research. Find out what pre-workouts can help you boost performance and build muscle.
What to Drink Before, During and After a Workout
In the early days of professional sports, trainers and athletes didn’t know many of the things that modern science has uncovered. Recent scientific breakthroughs have taken bodybuilding, CrossFit and other…
Product Reviews
Ancestral Supplements Review
Freeze-dried beef organ supplements are an excellent source of highly bioavailable nutrients that offer numerous health benefits. One of my favorite brands of desiccated organ meats is Ancestral Supplements and in this article, I’ll explain why I highly recommend them to friends and family.
Kyvol Air Fryer Review
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.
Should You Supplement with Bovine Colostrum?
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 supplement that most people have never even heard of.
HLTH Code Meal Replacement Review
HLTH Code is a complete and keto-friendly meal replacement powder that offers a unique 1:1 ratio of protein and healthy fats to help you gain lean muscle mass.
Best Beef Liver Supplements
Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. But when was the last time you ate it? Freeze-dried beef liver supplements are an excellent choice for getting liver back into your diet without the taste and flavor issues. In this article, I share my top supplement recommendations that we use at the Kummer household.