Category: Health & Wellness

There are so many benefits to more people cycling

This article was inspired by a r/BikeCommuting conversation I had a while back. It’s a short list-style article outlining some of the top benefits for cyclists and society at large from having more people choose bikes when they need to move. Biking is good for local businesses. When people ride their bikes, they’re more likely… Continue reading There are so many benefits to more people cycling

8 Ways to Cure the Common Cold

Beat the common cold with these 8 tips. From Wim Hof Breathing, to proper food and rehydration, this article has you covered. Eat and drink fermented food Fermented foods include things like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, etc. The boost in probiotics from these foods could support your immune system. Fermented foods literally create beneficial “movement”… Continue reading 8 Ways to Cure the Common Cold

Thankful For

Each year around November, I meditate on what I’m thankful for. Late October marks the night where my brother, Chad, was horrifically injured in a drunk driving accident (in 2001). This tragedy, and his living triumph informs much of who I am. If you wonder why I obsess over self driving cars, or the rights… Continue reading Thankful For

Scientists at Wayne State Offer Further Validation to the Wim Hof Method

“Iceman”, Wim Hof, submitted himself to scientific examination at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan, and the findings are unbelievable. This is the conclusion from the abstract of the paper that was recently published: Our results provide compelling evidence for the primacy of the brain (CNS) rather than the body (peripheral mechanisms) in mediating the… Continue reading Scientists at Wayne State Offer Further Validation to the Wim Hof Method

How I Cured My Eczema

I cured my eczema by eliminating potatoes from my diet. That’s right, potatoes were causing my eczema. From the time I was a toddler into my 20s I had eczema. It manifested as red itchy sores in my elbow and knee bends, my eyelids, as cracks on my knuckles and at times random patches elsewhere.… Continue reading How I Cured My Eczema

How to Get Started with Wim Hof Breathing

tl;dr Try Wim Hof Breathing, and feel incredible. Here’s an 11 minute guided session to get you started: Wim Hof breathing is a breathing technique that helps one control their own physiology. This technique has been clinically proven to reduce the ill-effects (literally) of pathogen exposure; regulate fear and anxiety responses and most famously as… Continue reading How to Get Started with Wim Hof Breathing

Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Having a great knife set can transform your kitchen. It seems to make everything easier, and cooking more fun. I’ve had my Wüsthof kitchen knife set for just over 10 years, and I remain a huge fan. Here are my go-to blades, and some basics on my experience in care and upkeep. The very cool… Continue reading Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Time To Change Your Home Air Filter

This is a friendly reminder to change your home’s air filter. After just over three months of service, my furnace’s air filter is filthy. Check out this side by side comparison: For around $20 I’ve replaced my 3M Filtrete 1500. I chose to get this filter again because in addition to the normal filtering, this… Continue reading Time To Change Your Home Air Filter