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Cold Water Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and the Temperature That Works Best
Today we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and surprisingly simple) practices you can add to your daily routine: cold water immersion. This intervention requires no fancy equipment, yet delivers profound benefits for your body and mind. From boosting energy and...
How to Outlive: Longevity Lessons from Peter Attia
I want to start plain and honest. I have some terrible news that most of us, myself included, do not like to fully acknowledge. We are all going to die. Saying it out loud sounds blunt and morbid, but I think confronting that fact is how we make better choices about...
Methylene Blue Explained: Fish Cleaner or Mind Enhancer?
Today we’re diving into one of the most fascinating and versatile compounds: methylene blue. Though originally developed as a synthetic dye more than a century ago, it has since found surprising new applications in modern medicine. Beyond its colorful history,...
Worried about Cholesterol? Here’s What You Should Know
Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in health: cholesterol and heart disease. For decades, the conventional wisdom has painted cholesterol as the primary villain behind cardiovascular problems, but the latest evidence tells a very different...
10 Eggs a Day: Superfood or Cholesterol Bomb
I’m excited to share my full take on one of the most persistent nutrition myths we’ve carried for decades: that eggs are harmful for your heart because of cholesterol. The truth is, the latest science shows a very different picture. For most people, eggs are not only...
Train Your Brain to Be Happier With Gratitude
Today I want to share something I believe is one of the most effective and accessible tools for mental clarity, better sleep, improved mood, and deeper connection: gratitude. While many people think of gratitude as simply a mindset, the science shows it has measurable...
Starving? Not Even Close. Why Skipping a Day Won’t Kill You
Extended fasting offers powerful prolonged fasting benefits for weight loss, metabolic health, and disease reversal in many people. It is a practical tool that uses your biology to your advantage - leveraging sleep, hormonal changes, and stages of metabolism to...
Feeling Low? Why You Might Just Need More Vitamin D
Today I want to highlight one of the most underrated but powerful factors for healthy aging and longevity: vitamin D. Optimizing your vitamin D status is simple, affordable, and can have a profound impact on your overall health. While most people think of vitamin D...
The Surprising Benefits of Taking 5+ Grams of Creatine Daily
Today I am excited to talk about one of our favourite supplements, and one that we recommend everyone in our protocols and training take: creatine. Taking at least 5 grams of creatine per day can have an incredible impact on your health. While most people associate it...
Fasting for Detoxification: Resetting Your Body’s Natural Healing Systems
Fasting is one of the most powerful ways to trigger healing and renewal in the body, and few practices have been studied as closely as the three-day water fast. During this short window of time, profound changes take place at the cellular level activating autophagy,...
What does NEAT stand for in fitness?
Today I want to dive into a concept that has completely changed the way I look at health, weight management, and daily movement. It’s called NEAT, and if you’ve never heard of it before, I promise this will open your eyes to an easier, more natural way of supporting...
What Are Hunt & Feast Days
Today I’m sharing one of the most powerful strategies I use to help people build real metabolic resilience: Hunt and Feast Days. This approach combines the wisdom of our ancestors with modern science to improve flexibility in how the body burns energy, and it’s one of...
7 Metabolic Influencers Shaping the Future of Human Performance
The metabolic health space is having a moment—and rightly so. With chronic conditions surging and mainstream medicine lagging in prevention, a new wave of thinkers, biohackers, and scientists is helping us rethink what it means to be metabolically optimized. They’re...
12 Supplements I Take Every Day (and Why You Might Want To Consider Them Too)
When it comes to optimizing health, energy, and longevity, I’ve learned that consistency is key and that includes the supplements I take every morning. But have you ever wondered if all the supplements and vitamins you’re taking are actually working? Maybe you even...
Brewed with Plastic: The Hidden Danger in Your Daily Coffee Pod Habit
Millions of people around the world begin their day with the convenience of single-serve coffee pods enjoyed for their speed, ease, and consistent flavor. Yet beneath that simple pleasure lies a concerning truth: your favorite morning ritual may be delivering more...
10 Common Household Products Contaminated with Microplastics and How to Fight Back
We’ve all heard about microplastics floating in the ocean and piling up in landfills. But did you know they’re also lurking in your home, hidden in everyday items you use without a second thought? If you’re drinking from plastic-lined coffee pods every morning, using...
The Cellular Magic of Red Light Therapy: A Game-Changer for Better Health
You’ve probably heard me mention red light therapy before. It’s one of those wellness tools I keep coming back to because the science behind it is genuinely impressive. But I want to go deeper than the usual buzzwords like “anti-aging” or “skin rejuvenation.” Let’s...
The Benefits of Hydrogen Water: A Better Life Protocols Perspective
At Better Life Protocols, we are committed to empowering human biology through science-backed protocols that optimize cellular health, enhance vitality, and extend healthspan. One of the emerging tools we integrate into our approach is hydrogen-rich water. Backed by...
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