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(This post is part of a longer post about Valter Longo’s fast-mimicking diet. Also see this post for a breakdown of the FMD calories & macronutrients for each day, based… Read MoreProlon Fast Mimicking Diet – Box Contents Calories/Macros
The idea of a fast mimicking diet, developed by Valter Longo and his colleagues, has been clinically proven to provide many of the same benefits of a water fast, without… Read MoreValter Longo – DIY Fast Mimicking Diet Guide (2022 Update)
This post looks at research in which fasting prior to chemotherapy has been shown to be beneficial. Specifically how it has been shown to protect healthy cells from the toxic… Read MoreHow Fasting Before Chemotherapy May Reduce Side Effects & Improve Efficacy
Since reading Aubrey de Grey’s book Ending Aging, and realizing that aging itself is a problem to be tackled. I’ve been thinking more about what one can do about aging.… Read MoreCurrent State of Longevity Science in 2019
Whilst Valter Longo is perhaps currently best known for his work on the Fast Mimicking Diet, he recently came out with a book; The Longevity Diet. Detailing the way he… Read MoreValter Longo – The Longevity Diet – Summary & Discussion
For many UFC fans, a Dan Hardy fight always had the makings of good entertainment. It wasn’t just his strong looks (mohawk & tattoos), his high level Muay Thai striking… Read MoreDan Hardy – Part Reptile Book – Plant Medicines Mushroom Routine Excerpt
Yuval Noah Horari uses his knowledge of history to explain how and why humanity has got to where it is. Sapiens is a book I’ll need to read over multiple… Read MoreHow the Dutch used the credit system to expand across the world – excerpt from Sapiens
Honestly, when I first heard about meditation, I thought there may be something mystical about the experience. Was somewhat hopeful I’d experience a crazy, drug like state. However after practicing… Read MoreMeditation – Reflections on 2 years of practice
I first came across this parable through Tim Ferriss’ book “The 4 Hour Workweek” – and it has stuck with me since: An American investment banker was at the pier… Read MoreThe Mexican Fisherman Parable
After living in Asia for 18 months, I inadvertently picked up a new habit; the toilet squat. I think it stemmed from watching the local Thai & Balinese squatting on… Read MoreWhy I Switched to Squatting on the Toilet