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The only way to REALLY reduce stress is by doing this…
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know that stress management is an important pillar of my lifestyle. But a few weeks ago, I began realizing that trying to actively manage my stress was no longer working. In fact, adding additional stress management tools into my daily routine was…
How to Get Rid of Bad Body Odor
You don’t need to use dangerous chemicals, even if you work out hard and sweat a lot (like I do).
Being comfortable makes us weak
I wasn’t born mentally strong — I’ve adapted and become more resilient by exposing myself to uncomfortable situations.
The shocking truth behind pastured chicken and pork
I’ve known for a while that meat from poultry and monogastric animals (e.g., pork) has a less-than-ideal fatty acid composition, especially if that meat comes from animals that weren’t raised in their natural environment. What I didn’t know until recently was that even pasture-raised chicken and pork has incredibly high…
I quit my day job
Hey tribe! Five years ago, I told my wife (jokingly) that I wanted to be a full-time blogger by the time I turned 40. Well, earlier this year I realized that my 40th birthday is coming up in January, and that it will coincide with the 10th anniversary of my blog (which…
Say Hello to Rib Eye!
Meet the newest member of the Kummer tribe: our new German Shepherd named Rib Eye. He’s currently 11 weeks old and weighs a solid 25 pounds. He also has a floppy ear, which makes him look even cuter than he already is. I’ve never considered myself a dog person. In…
Why I Stopped Keto
Over the past few years, I’ve followed a very low-carb ketogenic diet. But a couple of months ago I decided to increase my carb intake. Some of the factors that influenced my decision were: My sleep quality was declining.My thyroid and testosterone levels were declining.I was suffering from electrolyte imbalances.I…
Why Metabolic Health is More Important Than Ever
As some of you might know, back in July I got infected with SARS-CoV2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. For this edition of the newsletter, I want to talk about the steps I’ve taken to strengthen my immune system over the past few years and how effective they were at…
Is Your Healthy Lifestyle Stressing You Out?
I know from first-hand experience how difficult it is to change your lifestyle for the sake of improving your health and well-being. I also know that once you’ve committed to making those changes, you don’t want to fail. That’s especially true if you’ve failed in the past — maybe with…