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"Beyond Longevity: A Proven Plan for Healing Faster, Feeling Better, and Thriving at Any Age" by Jason Prall

Jan 16, 2024
Jason Prall, science writer and documentarian, discusses the importance of balancing extremes in life and the desire for a vibrant and healthy life as we age. He explores the concept of being a holobiant and the impact of lifestyle choices on gene expression. Prall also delves into the concept of coherence and its influence on biological systems, as well as the role of early life experiences and hormetic stress in our health and resilience.
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  • Balancing physical exertion, rest, sunlight exposure, fasting, mental stimulation, and temperature fluctuations is crucial for overall health.
  • Neuroplasticity allows us to retrain our biological expression by becoming aware of unconscious patterns.

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The importance of balance in physical and mental health

Finding an appropriate balance between physical exertion and rest, exposure to sunlight and darkness, periods of fasting and meal times, mental stimulation and internal peace, and extreme temperature exposures along with comfortable ambient temperatures is crucial for overall health. Anything that can sufficiently stress the mind or body can be beneficial as long as there is corresponding rest and recovery.

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