Top 3 Biohacks to Improve Your Health Immediately | Dave Asprey - MP Podcast #104

In this video, Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey, the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, about biohacking to improve one's health. They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, such as fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold. They also discuss sleep problems in depth and how Mikhaila fixed her sleep by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes. The video also mentions a biohacking conference that Dave is hosting in September.

This video by Mikhaila Peterson was published on Aug 13, 2021.
Video length: 01:05:17.

In this video, Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey, the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, a company that focuses on biohacking and improving overall health.

They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, including fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold. They also discuss sleep problems in depth and how Mikhaila was able to fix her sleep issues by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.

The video also touches on the importance of healthy snacking and how Brooklyn Biltong, a company that makes biltong, can be a great option for those looking to switch to healthier snacks.

• Dave Asprey is the founder and chairman of Bulletproof and started the field of biohacking.
• Biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside of you so that you have control of your own biology.
• Dave Asprey lost over 100 pounds and improved his health by implementing biohacking techniques.
• Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey about biohacking to improve one's health.
• They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, such as fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold.
• Dave Asprey talks about the benefits of fasting for health and well-being.
• He also discusses the importance of a healthy diet, including dietary restrictions such as avoiding processed foods and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Top 3 Biohacks to Improve Your Health Immediately | Dave Asprey - MP Podcast #104 - YouTube

Introduction

• Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey, the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, about biohacking to improve one's health.
• They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, such as fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold.
• They also discuss sleep problems in depth and how Mikhaila fixed her sleep by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.

Fasting and Dietary Restrictions

• Dave Asprey talks about the benefits of fasting for health and well-being.
• He also discusses the importance of a healthy diet, including dietary restrictions such as avoiding processed foods and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Supplements and Mold

• Dave Asprey talks about the role of supplements in overall health and well-being.
• He also discusses the impact of mold on health and how to address mold problems.

Top 3 Biohacks to Improve Your Health Immediately | Dave Asprey - MP Podcast #104 - YouTube

Sleep Problems

• Mikhaila Peterson shares her experience with sleep problems and how she fixed them by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.
• Dave Asprey also discusses the importance of good sleep hygiene and how to improve sleep quality.

Conclusion

• Dave Asprey emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and well-being, including addressing physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health.
• He also encourages listeners to experiment with different biohacking techniques and find what works best for them.

Introduction

• Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey, the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, about biohacking to improve one's health.
• They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, such as fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold.
• They also discuss sleep problems in depth and how Mikhaila fixed her sleep by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.

Background on Biohacking

• Dave Asprey is a former Silicon Valley computer hacker and entrepreneur who started the field of biohacking.
• The original definition of biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside of you so that you have control of your own biology.
• Dave Asprey lost over 100 pounds and improved his health by implementing biohacking techniques.

Top 3 Biohacks to Improve Your Health Immediately

• Learning how to get better quality sleep: This involves changing some practices and might cost a little bit of money, but it's not expensive. It's important to make sure your body makes the hormones it's supposed to make when you're asleep.
• Intermittent fasting: This involves teaching your body that it's safe, normal, and healthy to go for 12 to 16 hours without food without inducing a panic response. It can make you live longer and feel better.
• Learning what to eat and more importantly what not to eat: This involves understanding the kryptonite foods that are messing with you, such as lectins, oxalates, phytic acid, mycotoxins, and omega-6 fatty acids. Replacing all of your seed oils with grass-fed butter can make a big difference in your health.

Mold and Histamine Issues

• Mikhaila Peterson discusses her own experience with mold and histamine issues.
• She mentions that she has a histamine issue which is underlying her mold problem.
• Mikhaila also mentions that she has a lot of other issues but there's definitely a histamine issue there.
• She mentions that she can't eat aged meat or dairy products because they cause her histamine issue.
• Mikhaila mentions that she avoids claritin and pepsidase because they give her a horrible crawling sensation and lower back pain.

Ageing Meat

• Mikhaila mentions that she used to believe that aged meat was better for you.
• She mentions that she now knows that it can cause a lot of moisture loss and waste a third of the meat.
• Mikhaila mentions that she now believes that it's not good to eat aged meat because it can cause a fungus to grow in your body.
• She mentions that she now believes that it's better to cook meat rare and not eat it cooked well-done.
• Mikhaila mentions that she now knows that histamine makes you crave sugar.

Antihistamines

• Mikhaila mentions that she takes a quarter of a Benadryl when she eats aged steak and it makes her feel perfectly normal.
• She mentions that she feels super tired after eating aged steak without taking an antihistamine.
• Mikhaila mentions that she loves using antihistamines because it allows her to eat something that she wants to eat.
• She mentions that she now knows that antihistamines can help her go to a restaurant and eat something that she wants to eat.
• Mikhaila mentions that she now knows that antihistamines can help her with her mold problem.

Plants in Diet

• Mikhaila mentions that she's trying to introduce plants back into her diet.
• She mentions that she can't tolerate any probiotics.
• Mikhaila mentions that she's tried incorporating plants back into her diet but it didn't work out.
• She mentions that she's tried pressure-cooked blueberries and organic blueberries but it didn't work out.
• Mikhaila mentions that she's now trying greens and lettuce but it's still not working out.

Introduction

• Mikhaila Peterson interviews Dave Asprey, the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, about biohacking to improve one's health.
• They discuss various factors that can impact one's mind and body, such as fasting, dietary restrictions, supplements, and mold.
• They also discuss sleep problems in depth and how Mikhaila fixed her sleep by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.

Biohacking for Digestion

• Dave Asprey recommends plant-based digestive enzymes, which come from fermentation and are more familiar to the human system.
• Lettuce is something that most people handle pretty well and can be a good option for those with digestive issues.
• It's important to vary a bit more on a typical rotation diet and introduce new foods to avoid getting tied into a specific family of foods.
• Dave suggests trying a really strong digestive enzyme without pepsin, which can help with digestion and reduce the need for extra stomach acid.

Biohacking for Sleep

• Mikhaila Peterson fixed her sleep by addressing her reaction to citric acid and electrolytes.
• Dave recommends using a sleep tracker to monitor your sleep and identify any patterns or issues.
• It's important to create a consistent sleep schedule and stick to it, even on weekends.
• Creating a relaxing bedtime routine can also help improve sleep quality.

Conclusion

• Biohacking can be a powerful tool for improving one's health and well-being.
• It's important to experiment with different approaches and find what works best for your individual needs and circumstances.
• Consistency and patience are key when it comes to seeing results from biohacking efforts.

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