Hey folks, hope you enjoyed part 1 of my interview with COVID-19 long-hauler Karyn Bishof. If you didn't catch that, you can read it here. Suffice it to say, Karyn's life has been flipped upside down in the times of COVID-19. In part 2 of the blog, we discuss a COVID-19 long-hauler Facebook group called … Continue reading Survivor Corps: Life of a COVID-19 long hauler pt. 2
Month: July 2020
The life of a COVID-19 long-hauler Pt. 1
If you've been following the podcast at all, you've heard me discuss the term "Long-hauler" in reference to COVID-19 patients. This term refers to people infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus who experience symptoms months after the initial infection. I've been able to read up on long-haulers through social media. I've followed the experiences of my … Continue reading The life of a COVID-19 long-hauler Pt. 1
HYG Podcast Episode 14: COVID stuff and my self-care routine
Hello folks, a little catch up here on the podcasts as I get back from my vacation in VT. While I was there, it became clear to me why they're crushing COVID-19. Not only is their positivity rate the lowest in the country, their economy was bumping pretty well. It didn't take long for me … Continue reading HYG Podcast Episode 14: COVID stuff and my self-care routine
HYG Podcast Ep. 13: Aging, the gut, and blocking blue light
Hello folks, and welcome to another episode of the Hack your Gut Podcast. In today's episode, we cover: Why gut health and aging are linked?Predictable changes in DNA methylation as a biomarker of agingWhat is an epigenetic clock and what does it tell us about aging?How each of us ages at a different rateWhich organs … Continue reading HYG Podcast Ep. 13: Aging, the gut, and blocking blue light
Using physical activity to build strong circadian rhythms
When it comes to building strong circadian rhythms, physical activity is the red-headed stepchild of the zeitgebers. It's easy enough to get outside during the day and block blue light at night, or restrict your eating to a certain part of the day. But by far, the zeitgeber people want nothing to do with is … Continue reading Using physical activity to build strong circadian rhythms
HYG Podcast Ep. 12: My diet/exercise, red light therapy, and inflammaging
Hey folks, in this week's episode of the podcast, I cover: How/why I've shifted my diet from a restrictive low carb Paleo diet to a high carb diet without restrictionThe 3 exercise/physical activity variables I pay attention to and how I do it.What the red light therapy study shows us about daily light exposure and … Continue reading HYG Podcast Ep. 12: My diet/exercise, red light therapy, and inflammaging
Hack Your Gut Podcast: Episode 11
Hey folks, bringing back the Hack Your Gut Podcast for a second go around. Topics for today's episode include: My current lifestyle & supplement protocolMusings on COVID-19, including a 3-supplement combo to dramatically improve outcomesMeal spacing & timing for gut healthWhy blocking blue light later may cause you to wake earlier We'll also be sending … Continue reading Hack Your Gut Podcast: Episode 11