Benefits of Using a Sauna and Ice Bath Together
Both sauna bathing and cold plunging offer several unique health benefits you should be aware of. However, combining these techniques amplifies some of these benefits, as I’ll explain in this article.
Diet, exercise and sleep are the three pillars of a healthy life. On this blog, I share tips and tricks you can use to improve your overall well-being, eat healthier and sleep better — all based on the latest scientific evidence, explained in easy-to-understand language.
Both sauna bathing and cold plunging offer several unique health benefits you should be aware of. However, combining these techniques amplifies some of these benefits, as I’ll explain in this article.
In this article, I’ll compare ice baths and cryotherapy side-by-side and point out the differences in benefits and cost associated with both types of cold therapy based on my research and personal experience.
I have used Ample Meal since May of 2017 and in this ultimate review, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about this nutritious meal replacement shake.
LiveO2 Extreme is a training and recovery system that uses the power of oxygen to help you optimize your health, recover quicker from respiratory ailments, boost your immune system, slow down aging, help you acclimate to high-altitude conditions and improve your cardiovascular performance.
I’ve had the Oura Ring 3 for several months to see how it compares to WHOOP 4.0 in terms of accuracy and in delivering actionable information that I can use to improve my health. Here is everything I’ve learned.
My wife and I have been using the Sunlighten Solo for several months, and in this review, I share the benefits of infrared therapy and the pros and cons of this personal far infrared sauna system.
Just because someone “looks” healthy, that doesn’t mean they are. In this article, I’ll give you the tools to determine how metabolically healthy you really are and share tips to improve your health that you can implement today!
An in-depth comparison of two popular fitness and sleep trackers: the WHOOP Strap 4.0 and the Fitbit Sense, the company’s flagship wearable. After reading this article, you’ll be able to decide which fitness tracker is best for you.
Hands-on review of the Theragun Elite percussion massage gun and a comparison to Theragun PRO, Hypervolt and others.
In this article, I debunk the top nutrition myths and explain why so many of the “facts” you’ve been given about diet ands nutrition is dead wrong.
This guide contains everything you need to know about this ancient low-carb high-fat diet, including health benefits, tips, supplements, meals, and scientific research to get you started on a path to better health.
Muse S is a brain-sensing headband that gives you real-time biofeedback on your brain activity during meditation sessions. It’s also an accurate sleep tracker, thanks to the built-in EEG. In this review, I share how I’ve used Muse S for meditation and how the wearable compares to other sleep trackers I’ve tried.
I’ve been learning about another type of food that might have an even more detrimental impact on our health. And I’m not talking about saturated fat, as the American Heart Association and other “trusted” sources for dietary information would have you think.
The nutritional world is full of dogma and misinformation, and it seems like new studies come out daily that provide often conflicting information about what foods are good and bad for us.
In this article, I share the best gadgets that are scientifically proven to relieve stress and that have helped me better manage stress stemming from work and parenting.
Getting kids to eat healthy can be a challenge. Here are 11 strategies we’ve used to help our kids adopt better dietary habits.
In this article, I’ll talk about the scientific rationale behind having removed most plant foods from my diet in favor of meat and organ meats. That’s because plants are poor sources of vitamins and minerals. Plus, plants use chemicals (instead of teeth and claws) to deter you from eating them.
TouchPoints is a wrist-worn device that uses bi-lateral tactile stimulation (vibrations) that engage both hemispheres of the brain to reduce stress and anxiety. My kids and I have been using TouchPoints for several weeks to find out if it really works.
MUD\WTR is an organic coffee alternative made out of mushrooms, cacao and spices. It has only one-seventh of the caffeine of coffee and it gives you a longer-lasting boost of energy without the jitters and crash.
Scientific studies have shown that EMFs can impact your body on a cellular level, causing tissue heating and more. In this blog post, I’ll dig into the scientific evidence and explain why you should reduce your exposure to certain EMFs. I’ll also introduce you to EMF mitigation devices you can install in your home or … Read more
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.
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.
Incorporating a bed cooling solution into our sleep routine has been an absolute game-changer for both my wife and I, leading to measurable improvements in our sleep quality. In this review, I’ll tell you why you should consider getting the chiliPAD bed cooling system (and why we love it).
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.
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.
My wife and I have used temperature control mugs from Ember for the past 1.5 years and absolutely love them. I’ve had some issues with the first-generation Ember Mug but I would buy one all over again.
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.
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.
Metabolic fitness and metabolic flexibility are the most important factors in maintaining health and slowing down aging. Using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to understand how your blood sugar levels respond to your lifestyle choices can help you improve both of these health markers.
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.