Hey folks, welcome to another episode of the Hack Your Gut Podcast. In today's episode, we answer some questions on meal schedule and timing. Thanks for all who sent in questions. Here are the questions for the podcast: What is your current diet and meal schedule like?I normally drink coffee with ghee at 8:30am and … Continue reading HYG Podcast Episode 16: Meal schedule Q&A
What’s the best way to break a fast?
Intermittent fasting has become a popular tool for people these days, but what's the best way to break a fast? First, it's important to define intermittent fasting; the definition typically varies depending on who talks about it. We consider intermittent fasting as periods of 24 or more hours of fasting. The 16:8 fasting protocol, while … Continue reading What’s the best way to break a fast?
HYG Podcast Ep: 15: Gut health & the epigenetic clock
Hello folks, and welcome to another episode of the Hack Your Gut podcast. The topic of today's episode is near and dear to me. In fact, it connects the dots between gut health and an important aspect of the aging process: The epigenetic clock. Way back when, I got interested in gut health because I … Continue reading HYG Podcast Ep: 15: Gut health & the epigenetic clock
Survivor Corps: Life of a COVID-19 long hauler pt. 2
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
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