The Best Cold Plunge Tubs
I own four cold plunge tubs and have tested even more. These are my top picks for a range of use cases, based on my first-hand experience, their cooling performance, and other key factors.
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I own four cold plunge tubs and have tested even more. These are my top picks for a range of use cases, based on my first-hand experience, their cooling performance, and other key factors.
Enjoying regular ice baths can help lower stress, reduce inflammation, burn fat, speed up recovery and make you more resilient. In this article, I’ll share the top 10 scientifically-proven health benefits of cold plunging.
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I used two Young Goose products — their C.A.R.E. Moisturizer and Hyperbaric Mask — for eight weeks. Here are my test results, with before and after pictures to show the improvement.
TheraFrost is one of the best cold plunges on the market because it strikes a nearly perfect balance between form and function. TheraFrost can cool the water down to a bone-chilling 37° F and keeps it clean and sanitary using an ozone-based filtration system. And while the portable tub is big enough to accommodate even … Read more
If you want to make sauna bathing a regular part of your wellness routine but don’t have the space or budget for a full-size sauna cabin, the Therasage Thera360 PLUS is an excellent choice. It offers all of the health benefits of much larger (and more expensive) saunas, costs a fraction of the price, and … Read more
These are the best at-home red light therapy devices based on factors such as their light dosage, form factor, ease of use and portability (as well as my hands-on experience testing them).
Here’s what the scientific research says about whether Apollo Neuro actually works, as well as a summary of how that research aligns with my own experience using the vibration-based wearable device.
Lumen is a device that promises to improve your metabolic flexibility. I tested the metabolism tracker to find out if it really works, and to see how it’s different from blood glucose and ketone monitors.
Steam and infrared saunas offer similar (but not identical) health benefits. Here are the key differences to be aware of, based on the latest science and my first-hand experience as an owner of both sauna types.
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Mito Red Light makes affordable red light therapy devices that emit a combination of red and near-infrared light using the most bioactive wavelengths to help improve sleep, skin health, muscle recovery and fat loss.
Move+ Pro and FlexBEAM are two red light therapy devices that share some similarities but offer different benefits. In this article, I compare both devices side-by-side and explain how I’ve used them as part of my wellness routine.
Redwood Outdoors makes Finnish saunas using high-quality and non-toxic materials that look phenomenal, are easy to assemble and offer all the health benefits saunas are known for. We’ve had our Thermowood Panorama Sauna with Porch since early 2023 and absolutely love it.
Hands-on review of the WHOOP Strap 4.0 from the perspective of an amateur CrossFit athlete, and a comparison with the WHOOP 3.0, Apple Watch, Biostrap and Oura Ring.
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!
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.
Blue light blocking glasses from BON CHARGE filter out 100% of the light frequencies that have been scientifically shown to disrupt the release of melatonin and harm your sleep.
In-depth review of the top ten benefits of high altitude and intermittent hypoxic training based on science and blood tests I had done.
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.
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.
One Skin OS-01 is an effective longevity treatment that uses a proprietary peptide to improve skin health on a cellular level. I’ve used One Skin OS-01 for a month and it dramatically improved the appearance of my skin.
The Sun Home Sauna blanket offers an inexpensive and convenient way to make sauna bathing a regular part of your wellness routine to anyone who doesn’t have the space or budget for a traditional walk-in sauna.
The Cold Plunge is a reasonably priced cold water immersion tub that requires very little ongoing maintenance thanks to its advanced water filtration and sanitation system. I’ve been using the Cold Plunge for several weeks as part of my daily routine to boost my immune system, become more resilient and improve my tolerance to cold … Read more
Infrared light and infrared saunas offer several scientifically-validated benefits you likely didn’t know about. In this article, I share with you what I discovered and my personal experience with phototherapy.
There is emerging evidence to suggest that ozone therapy can cure infections, boost the immune system and even support cancer treatments. In this article, I’ll discuss the scientific and anecdotal evidence behind ozone therapy.
Right light therapy offers several, scientifically-proven benefits in the realm of skin health, lowering inflammation, improving muscle recovery and sleep that I discuss in detail in this blog post.
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).
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.
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.