The Barefoot Revolution: Why You'll Love Wearing Zero Drop Shoes for Adventure and BeyondAs we focus on the complexities of modern life, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our daily existence: our feet. We stuff them into ill-fitting shoes, pound the pavement, and expect them to perform without complaint. But what if our shoes are actually doing more harm than good? Enter barefoot shoes, a game-changing innovation that's revolutionizing the way we think about footwea...

The Barefoot Revolution: Why You'll Love Wearing Zero Drop Shoes for Adventure and BeyondAs we focus on the complexities of modern life, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our daily existence: our feet. We stuff them into ill-fitting shoes, pound the pavement, and expect them to perform without complaint. But what if our shoes are actually doing more harm than good? Enter barefoot shoes, a game-changing innovation that's revolutionizing the way we think about footwea...

Embrace the Chill: Unleashing the Joys of Cold Water Immersion In the realm of personal wellness, few practices have gained as much attention and popularity as cold water immersion. This technique is accessible to everyone. It has been embraced by athletes, mental health advocates, and everyday individuals looking to supercharge their physical and mental well-being. In this post, I'll delve into the world of cold plunging, providing you with a comprehensive guide on how to perform a cold...

Embrace the Chill: Unleashing the Joys of Cold Water Immersion In the realm of personal wellness, few practices have gained as much attention and popularity as cold water immersion. This technique is accessible to everyone. It has been embraced by athletes, mental health advocates, and everyday individuals looking to supercharge their physical and mental well-being. In this post, I'll delve into the world of cold plunging, providing you with a comprehensive guide on how to perform a cold...

Improving Indoor Air Quality: A Step-by-Step Guide Winter is coming! I've been insulating and sealing everything in my home as a way to reduce heating/cooling costs. Due to this, less fresh air is now actively being pulled into my house. Because of this, I've been thinking a lot more about making sure the air inside is as pristine as possible. Read on for my journey in improving indoor air quality.Why Does Indoor Air Quality Matter As modern humans we spend more and more time indoor...

Improving Indoor Air Quality: A Step-by-Step Guide Winter is coming! I've been insulating and sealing everything in my home as a way to reduce heating/cooling costs. Due to this, less fresh air is now actively being pulled into my house. Because of this, I've been thinking a lot more about making sure the air inside is as pristine as possible. Read on for my journey in improving indoor air quality.Why Does Indoor Air Quality Matter As modern humans we spend more and more time indoor...

In today's fast-paced world, being productive is crucial for achieving success in both personal and professional life. With numerous tasks competing for our attention, it's easy to get bogged down and lose focus. However, by implementing a few simple yet effective strategies, you can significantly boost your productivity and accomplish more in less time.How to Be Productive: Strategies for Achieving More in Less TimeSet Clear Goals The first step towards increasing productivity is t...

In today's fast-paced world, being productive is crucial for achieving success in both personal and professional life. With numerous tasks competing for our attention, it's easy to get bogged down and lose focus. However, by implementing a few simple yet effective strategies, you can significantly boost your productivity and accomplish more in less time.How to Be Productive: Strategies for Achieving More in Less TimeSet Clear Goals The first step towards increasing productivity is t...

I have suffered from pretty severe myopia for most of my life. Long ago, I just accepted that my eyes would likely keep getting worse. Surprisingly, my prescription has remained unchanged for the last decade! Even though every year, my eye doctor tells me, "this is probably the year you'll need reading glasses", so far, this hasn't come to pass. Read on for the regular practices that I've been following for maintaining eye health.What Am I Trying to Prevent?When I say "maintain...

I have suffered from pretty severe myopia for most of my life. Long ago, I just accepted that my eyes would likely keep getting worse. Surprisingly, my prescription has remained unchanged for the last decade! Even though every year, my eye doctor tells me, "this is probably the year you'll need reading glasses", so far, this hasn't come to pass. Read on for the regular practices that I've been following for maintaining eye health.What Am I Trying to Prevent?When I say "maintain...

If you've been following along for a bit, you might remember that January is one of the months that I always do bloodwork to track the impact of the various health related experiments I do over the year. This month, in addition to my normal work done by InsideTracker, I also tested out a new system from Siphox Health. Read on for my Siphox Health Review and to see how it compares to using InsideTracker.Why Siphox? So why did I decide to give Siphox a try? If you've read my review of...

If you've been following along for a bit, you might remember that January is one of the months that I always do bloodwork to track the impact of the various health related experiments I do over the year. This month, in addition to my normal work done by InsideTracker, I also tested out a new system from Siphox Health. Read on for my Siphox Health Review and to see how it compares to using InsideTracker.Why Siphox? So why did I decide to give Siphox a try? If you've read my review of...

In the first 2025 issue of Fermenting Solutions I laid out a goal for creating a "Healthy Dessert". Ultimately, I plan on actually creating several, but the first one that I am trying to perfect are Peanut Butter Cookies. This recipe isn't quite yet perfected, but I consider it good enough to share at this point. I will update this page as I iterate on this healthy dessert.Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies So what makes a healthy peanut butter cookie? For me, it's all about increasing the protein...

In the first 2025 issue of Fermenting Solutions I laid out a goal for creating a "Healthy Dessert". Ultimately, I plan on actually creating several, but the first one that I am trying to perfect are Peanut Butter Cookies. This recipe isn't quite yet perfected, but I consider it good enough to share at this point. I will update this page as I iterate on this healthy dessert.Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies So what makes a healthy peanut butter cookie? For me, it's all about increasing the protein...

I remember reading about the Quantified Self movement in the early 2000s. Even though this was something that people were experimenting with for years, I felt that it was a revolutionary approach to understanding and improving our health and well-being. In the early days, it was difficult to collect and analyze all of the data that would be useful to collect. During this time, I've witnessed the incredible potential of wearable technology and mobile apps to revolutionize the way we track...

I remember reading about the Quantified Self movement in the early 2000s. Even though this was something that people were experimenting with for years, I felt that it was a revolutionary approach to understanding and improving our health and well-being. In the early days, it was difficult to collect and analyze all of the data that would be useful to collect. During this time, I've witnessed the incredible potential of wearable technology and mobile apps to revolutionize the way we track...

In the realm of fitness and wellness, training your respiratory muscles has gained significant attention in recent years. These muscles, comprising the diaphragm and accessory muscles, play a vital function in facilitating efficient breathing. A few months ago, I started using the O2Trainer to enhance my breathing capabilities and overall performance. In this blog post, I'll delve into the importance of training your inspiratory muscles. I will also discuss the pros and cons of using the O2Tr...

In the realm of fitness and wellness, training your respiratory muscles has gained significant attention in recent years. These muscles, comprising the diaphragm and accessory muscles, play a vital function in facilitating efficient breathing. A few months ago, I started using the O2Trainer to enhance my breathing capabilities and overall performance. In this blog post, I'll delve into the importance of training your inspiratory muscles. I will also discuss the pros and cons of using the O2Tr...