21 Ways To Become Boundless, Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging

Jan 23, 2020

Explore inspiring tips on optimizing health and achieving a boundless life. Discover the importance of natural biohacks over man-made tech for body, mind, and spirit. Learn about supporting neurotransmitter health with diet and breathwork techniques. Unearth personalized nutrition strategies and insights from blue zones on mindful eating and fasting. Dive into innovative sleep solutions, like melatonin and CBD, and advanced techniques such as light therapy and ketogenic fasting for enhanced resilience.

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ANECDOTE

From Bodybuilding to Holistic Health

Ben Greenfield's journey in physical culture began with bodybuilding, even posing for his wife.
He later transitioned to a more holistic approach after realizing the downsides of extreme fitness.

INSIGHT

Biohacking's Origins

Bodybuilding and European soccer were early adopters of biohacking.
Biohacking has become more accessible due to the information age.

ADVICE

Embrace Ancestral Wisdom

Prioritize natural biohacks, like sunlight over infrared panels, when possible.
Combine ancestral wisdom with modern science for optimal health.

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Boundless

Tracing Land and Dream in a New Northwest Passage

Kathleen Winter

In 'Boundless', Kathleen Winter recounts her 2010 journey across the Northwest Passage, accompanied by marine scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. The book delves into the impacts of climate change, the emergence of new hybrid species, and the geopolitical tensions over sovereignty in the region. Winter also reflects on her personal odyssey, including her childhood migration from England to Canada and the complexities of cultural identity and traditional ways of life among the Inuit population.

Beyond training

Ben Greenfield

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Biochemical individuality

Roger J. Williams

The Blue Zones

Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

Dan Buettner

In this book, Dan Buettner documents his research on the Blue Zones, areas around the world such as Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Ikaria, Greece, where people consistently live longer and healthier lives. Buettner identifies nine common lifestyle habits, known as the 'Power 9® principles,' which include moving naturally, having a sense of purpose, reducing stress, eating a plant-based diet, and maintaining strong social connections. The book provides detailed accounts of the research team’s observations and interviews with centenarians and their communities, offering practical advice on how to apply these principles to one’s own life to achieve better health and longevity.

The Oxygen Advantage

Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter

Patrick McKeown

In this book, Patrick McKeown introduces the Oxygen Advantage, a revolutionary approach to breathing that can significantly improve health and fitness. The book explains the fundamental relationship between oxygen and the body and provides techniques such as the Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) to determine and improve oxygen efficiency. McKeown's methods include light breathing exercises and simulating high-altitude training, techniques used by elite athletes and military personnel to enhance endurance, weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The book addresses chronic overbreathing, a common but often overlooked issue that contributes to various health disorders, including anxiety, asthma, insomnia, and heart problems. By following McKeown's program, readers can achieve better sleep, increased energy, improved concentration, reduced breathlessness during exercise, and enhanced overall well-being.

Body by science

Doug McGuff

Body by Science explains the principles and benefits of high-intensity, low-frequency weight training. The book is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature and provides detailed explanations of how this type of training improves cardiovascular health, resting metabolic rate, glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, body composition, and more. It introduces the 'Big Five' workout routine, which involves slow movements using the largest muscle groups, and discusses the importance of proper rest and recovery. The authors also address genetic factors in muscle development and provide guidance for athletes and seniors. The book is well-organized, well-researched, and includes numerous graphs and diagrams to support its claims[2][4][5].

The Human Photosynthesis

Arturo Solis Herrera