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COVID-19 Genetic Pre-Dispositions (REPOST)

(Originally written in April-May 2020) Background: Self Decode recently put out a really interesting report documenting your pre-dispositions to COVID-19, summarized below. Immunity/Supplements: As shared below, I started really focusing on immunity because of COVID-19, which led me down the SARS/ARDS/cytokine storm rabbithole as well. Genetic Pre-Dispositions I went down the rabbit hole the other day of looking into the genetic factors that can show risk pre-dispositions to severe complications from COVID-19. I used my data from my 23andMe (V5) test taken in December 2017. Prevention: TMPRSS2 – Priming stage: Before the virus binds to ACE2 receptors, TMPRSS2 changes the… Read More »COVID-19 Genetic Pre-Dispositions (REPOST)

Book Review: Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino

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  • July 17, 2020November 14, 2021

Recently, I finished up the book “Carnivore Code” by Dr Paul Saladino. I’m not exactly on the Carnivore diet bandwagon (I still eat a lot of plants), but still wanted to get a better understanding of the science behind a meat-only diet. Paul Saladino challenges many of the prevailing notions in health, and it was interesting to read his counter arguments. There are probably too many to list here, but here were a few highlights from the book: Cholesterol: Paul does a great job of detailing the important role cholesterol plays in overall health, and why you don’t just want… Read More »Book Review: Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino

Documentary Rec: Biggest Little Farm

I didn’t think I’d be writing about this as I don’t watch TV but I watched the Biggest Little Farm and really enjoyed it! It’s a cute movie, and follows the journey of how an unlikely couple moved from Santa Monica to Moorpark to create a “simply, happy farm” with a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals with no background knowledge. They run into some challenges and always have some creative solutions to making sure the entire ecosystem is in harmony. They started this before regenerative agriculture became a buzzword, so they had a hard time finding the resources (i.e.… Read More »Documentary Rec: Biggest Little Farm

Immunity Focus during a Pandemic

Background: Self Decode recently put out a really cool report documenting your pre-dispositions to COVID-19. Immunity/Supplements: As shared below, I started really focusing on immunity because of COVID, which kind of led me down the SARS/ARDS/cytokine storm rabbithole as well. As always, the first thing to monitor is sleep and stress. The Oura Ring is being used to early detect sickness, so I’m tracking these closely. I’ve been following Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick primarily as my sources of info. A few Mercola things but nothing lately. The “can’t hurt to try” stuff: I don’t want to be that guy that thinks… Read More »Immunity Focus during a Pandemic

Book Recs: Food Fix, AI Superpowers, Feeling Good

I thought I’d put out another summary of some recent reads. I’ve been mixing it up lately.. Food Fix: Mark Hyman – This is Mark Hyman’s latest book, this time tackling the policy changes that need to be made for our healthcare system to change. Everyone is talking about “flattening the curve” and, yes, that is our most urgent, pressing need at this moment. But imagine if our healthcare system wasn’t already near capacity and less people had the risk factors to turn COVID-19 more lethal? The book also has interesting insights on how factory farmed meat and processed frankenmeats (Beyond/Impossible Burgers)… Read More »Book Recs: Food Fix, AI Superpowers, Feeling Good

Food and Travel

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  • September 13, 2019April 22, 2021

Maintaining your health during travel, while allowing yourself some of the treats each city has to offer!

10 Recommended Running and Health Books

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  • June 28, 2019September 19, 2021

Here are 10 books on running and health that I’ve read recently that I would highly recommend: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi: Each chapter covers one of the 26 marathons that Meb raced competitively, and the lessons he learned from it. He was remarkably consistent, over a long period of time.  Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown: I was recommended this one a week before my VO2 max test.  Top takeaways: Practice nasal breathing and breath holds! I learned about your BOLT score, which measures how long you can hold your breathe and how that affects you in every aspect of… Read More »10 Recommended Running and Health Books

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Ultramarathon Fueling: Race Day

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  • March 13, 2019October 25, 2021

Finally, I take HVMN ketone esters as a direct source of ketones that I can take while also consuming carbs. A typical keto diet is so strict on restricting carbs because carbs trigger an insulin release, which stops fat burning. Then begins the carb cravings, sugar addiction/crashes, and, over the long term, insulin resistance. So a typical keto diet, as originally prescribed as a medical treatment, has people consuming next to no carbohydrates to force the body into ketosis.