BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life

Insomnia research journalist, Lois Maharg, is today's guest interview. Lois wrote the book title: "The Savvy Insomniac" & shares with us lots fo useful details about the sleep disorder called insomnia. She helps to explain the common symptoms, causes, how to diagnose it and best way to treat insomnia. We also go into the difference between insomnia vs sleep apnea & insomnia vs delayed sleep phase syndrome (a.k.a night owl syndrome or circadian rhythm sleep disorder). We then find out about some of the mistakes people might do to try help fall asleep like taking sleeping pills, melatonin tablets for the wrong sleep disorder or using alcohol. Go to the show notes for episode 28 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep28-lois-maharg/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brain cancer survivor, Alison Gannett, is today's guest interview. Alison shares with us her personal brain cancer diagnosis and treatment story. She helps to explain how after needing emergency brain surgery to remove the aggressive malignant tumor she decided to not have chemo treatment or radiation therapy, & instead, has used a ketogenic diet and other natural remedies to help beat her cancer. We also go into her biohacking findings how different types of food that might seem healthy, actually cause a bad affect on her blood glucose levels. We then find out about some of her other tumor tips like stress management, sleep quality, improving circadian rhythms, water quality and more. Go to the show notes for episode 27 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep27-alison-gannett/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Circadian rhythm researcher, Elyse van Spyk, is today's guest interview. Elyse shares with us the findings of a latest research study that showed eating too late negatively affects the skins ability to repair itself from UVB light. She helps to explain how we can use this research finding to help understand the importance of what time of day we eat & the impact that has on the health of our skin. We also go into talking about other circadian clock (a.k.a body clock or chronobiology) concepts & research findings and the affect on our health. Go to the show notes for episode 26 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep26-elyse-van-spyk/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low carb real food diet advocate, Sam Feltham, is today's guest interview. Sam is the director of the Public Health Collaboration (PHC); a UK charity that is aiming to change the recommended national food guidelines. Sam shares with us why eating a low carb real food diet helps not only weight loss, but managing metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes. He explains how the PHC is trying to educate doctors around the country about the benefits of a LCHF diet. We then find out about some of the free resources the PHC provides anyone; like the real food diet budget guide. The PHC is a charity and needs support. Go to the show notes for episode 25 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep25-sam-feltham/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quantified Self expert, Bob Troia (a.k.a Quantified Bob), is today's guest interview. Bob shares with us what happened to his brain performance when he took a dose of ketone esters, he was surprised at the result. He helps to explain the difference between quantified self & biohacking. We also go into some of his other biohacking health experiment results including the novel fasting mimicking protocol, using red light therapy and wearing health gadgets like The Quantlet. Go to the show notes for episode 24 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep24-bob-troia/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protein expert & research scientist, Prof. Stuart Phillips, is today's guest interview. Professor Phillips shares with us the basics of daily protein requirement that we all need to eat for optimal human health. He helps to explain how much protein we need to eat to help minimise the loss of muscle as we age, called sarcopenia, which is especially important for the elderly. We also go into busting the myths like protein causes kidney damage or makes you too acidic. We then find out about some of the mistakes Prof Phillips sees when people eat a keto or low carb diet to lose weight and don't eat enough protein so they loss muscle weight and not just excess body fat. Go to the show notes for episode 23 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep23-prof-stuart-phillips/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floatation tank expert, Sean McCormick, is today's guest interview. Sean shares some of the reasons why he feels sensory deprivation tanks help improve our brain health. He helps to explain what it it like the first time you got for a float tank session and what to expect. We also go into understanding how to get the most out of a float experiences and the benefits of being isolated in a dark space that makes you feel like you are floating. We then find out about some of his personal life coaching tips and what he he is up to in the future. Go to the show notes for episode 22 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep22-sean-mccormick/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2017 Ladies Comrades Marathon Winner, Camille Herron, is todays guest interview. Camille shares how she solved her stress fracture problem by changing the way she runs & the shoes she wears to a more minimalist shoe. She helps to explain what it takes to be an elite ultra marathon winner. We also go into understanding nutrition tips for long distance running including the surprise biohack Camille discovered of drinking beer during a race. Go to the show notes for episode 21 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep21-camille-herron/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue light filter software expert, Daniel Georgiev, is todays guest interview. Daniel shares some of the reasons why he feels being able to block blue light emitted from computer screens helps protect the health of our eyes. He helps to explain other issues that create eye strain like flicker rate, screen brightness and pulse-width modulation. We also go into understanding the benefits having software that automatically changes the colour of a screen according to the day night cycle where you are in the world. We then find out about how each different version of the Iris software works plus a bonus give away to listeners. Go to the show notes for episode 20 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep20-daniel-georgiev/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carnivore diet advocate & orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Shawn Baker, is todays guest interview. Dr Baker shares some of the reasons why he feels eating an all meat diet is better than being low carb or keto. He helps to explain the definition of the diet and the why he prefers carnivore diet vs zero carb diet term. We also go into understanding the benefits of & how to eat a diet with no vegetables or fruit. We then find out about some of his personal health changes and world records achieved on an all meat diet. Go to the show notes for episode 19 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep19-dr-shawn-baker/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.