Ep. 143 Biohacking 101: The Benefits of Biohacking Devices, Supplements, and Hormetic Stressors

Ep. 143 Biohacking 101: The Benefits of Biohacking Devices, Supplements, and Hormetic Stressors

I am excited to welcome Melanie Avalon as my guest for today! Melanie is a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, host of the top iTunes podcasts The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, and The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with Gin Stephens, who has appeared on this podcast twice before. Melanie is certified as a wine specialist by the WSET and as a holistic nutritionist by the AFPA. She is a member of MENSA. Melanie developed the top iTunes app, “Food Sense Guide", to help those with food sensitivities, and she currently runs three rapidly growing Facebook groups. Melanie and I became friends when I appeared on her podcast last year, and we have stayed in touch since then. We are doing a biohacking block in April. Throughout April, we will be featuring on the podcast many of the people who I consider to be cutting edge in the biohacking space. Melanie is a powerhouse woman in the intermittent fasting space. She is one of the people helping to change the face of the health and wellness industry. She has no medical training. Yet, she is able to grasp some pretty heavy-duty concepts, and she fully understands the technology behind the various biohacking devices. Melanie is joining us today to talk about some of the biohacking devices and modalities and the benefits you can expect to experience from each of them. So be sure to listen in to find out what she has to say about the benefits of biohacking, supplements, and hormetic stressors. Show highlights: Melanie talks about what biohacking means to her, and she explains where you can start with that. Melanie walks us through the spectrum of biohacking devices, from those she considers milder or more benign to the more intricate ones, and explains what they do. Blue light-blocking glasses were the first biohacking thing that Melanie did. She has never stopped using them. Melanie explains the physical benefits of Near-Infrared Light Therapy and Near-Infrared Light saunas. Cold can do some amazing things for our bodies. We talk about challenging ourselves with hormetic stress and cold therapies. Melanie talks about the benefits of using the Apollo Neuro device for sound wave therapy. Melanie is a reformed insomniac. She discusses what has been the most helpful for her in terms of the quality of her sleep. Melanie talks about supplements that can be helpful for biohacking. The role that NAD+ plays in supporting our energy levels. Melanie talks about Vitamin D and explains why getting enough of it is vital for your health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Melanie Avalon Follow Melanie on her personal Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter, join her Facebook Group. Recommended books: The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof Lifespan by David A. Sinclair, Ph.D. and Matthew D. LaPlante Breath by James Nestor The Switch by James W. Clement Recommended app: dminder

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Ep. 42 Clean Eating Dirty Sex

Ep. 42 Clean Eating Dirty Sex

In this episode, Lisa Davis gives us the down and dirty on her book and all of its delicious recipes for improving sexual health. Learn why she loves healthy fats and the key non-food component that needs to be resolved for ultimate intimacy and overall well-being. You can learn more about Lisa and her book here: http://cleaneatingdirtysex.com/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

31 Mar 201939min

Ep. 41 The Latest and Greatest from Us!

Ep. 41 The Latest and Greatest from Us!

In this episode, we share details about our programs. Cynthia's newest offering is Wholistic Abundance which is a membership community that offers a monthly blueprint for hormonal health. Learn more here: https://chtwellness.com/product/wholistic-abundance. Kelly's current offering is the Health Gains Weight Loss Program. It is a 6-week online educational and coaching program designed to help participants improve their health and lose weight. Learn more here: https://www.kellydonahuephd.com/healthgains

28 Mar 201926min

Ep. 40 Powerhouse Strategies for Optimizing Gut Health

Ep. 40 Powerhouse Strategies for Optimizing Gut Health

In this Episode, Breanne Kallonen talks about the importance of gut health and how to test for problems in the gut that could be at the root of health issues. We all know how important gut health is to our overall mental and physical well-being. Breanne breaks it down and gives us her powerhouse strategies for keeping the gut healthy while traveling. Find out more about Breanne here: https://www.breannekallonen.com/

17 Mar 201939min

Ep. 39 Practical Biohacks for Peak Performance

Ep. 39 Practical Biohacks for Peak Performance

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Angel.  Ben is a bestselling author of Unstoppable, CLICK, Sleeping Your Way to The Top in Business, and Flee 9-5. Ben helps us to discover the key to better health, more energy, and a better mood. He teaches us all about biohacks and how you can use them to improve your health and your life! Learn more about Ben at benagnel.co Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

10 Mar 201944min

Ep. 38 True Connection: Taking Time to Truly Listen

Ep. 38 True Connection: Taking Time to Truly Listen

In this Episode Daniel Levin talks to us about the power and experience of connection and deep, present listening in our lives. His book, The Mosaic, is a beautiful story about his experience in true connection. Check out his website here: http://danielbrucelevin.com/ and his book here: https://amzn.to/2T439Dl

2 Mar 201942min

Ep. 37 Finding Balance in Acupuncture and Infertility

Ep. 37 Finding Balance in Acupuncture and Infertility

In this episode, we are joined by Ali Damron who talks about using acupuncture to optimize fertility and reproductive health. Ali's goal as a health consultation specialist and acupuncturist is to help women navigate their health in a natural way. You can find more information about Ali at her website: http://www.alidamron.com/

24 Feb 201937min

Ep. 36 Weight Loss and Aging in Reverse with the Ketogenic Diet

Ep. 36 Weight Loss and Aging in Reverse with the Ketogenic Diet

In this episode, Mitzi Champion talks about her own personal health journey. She shares how she found the ketogenic lifestyle which allows her to age in reverse. You can find out more about Mitzi at https://ketovangelistcoaching.com/mitzi-champion/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

17 Feb 201940min

Ep. 35 The Need for Sleep Part 2

Ep. 35 The Need for Sleep Part 2

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly talk about supplements that are helpful for sleep and overall relaxation. We can't emphasize the power of sleep to get your healthy, keep you healthy, help you lose weight, normalize hormone function, regulate mood, and the list goes on. Books to check out: Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival by TS Wiley Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson

14 Feb 201919min

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