Pick Your Next Longevity Upgrade Today
You’ve already been testing, tracking, and building momentum—while most people are still stuck at square one. Now it’s time to go deeper. Now I’m building the next set of resources—but not for the crowd. This round is built for you. ➤ Use this poll to choose what you want to receive next in the Longevity Vault. These are high-impact tools designed to go deeper—tailored to the kind of work you’re already doing. Choose your next longevity upgrade: (Tap one below, then hit “Submit” on the next...
6 months ago • 1 min readTylenol: A Longevity Perspective
Dear reader: Because Tylenol (acetaminophen) appears in so many products—from cold remedies to pain relievers/sleep aids—it’s easy to overlook how the total amount can approach the maximum daily dose without any single moment feeling notable. For context (& autism-related discussions aside)—acetaminophen accounts for roughly 46–50% of acute liver-failure cases in the United States, often from unintentional overuse when individuals combine over-the-counter products that share the same active...
about 1 month ago • 10 min read3 A.M. Wake-Ups: It’s Not Just Stress
➤ “When I wake at 3 a.m. and see there’s barely 90 minutes until my alarm, I feel a bit of of panic. I try to focus on my breath, on my sensations, on just being, but my mind just ends up racing even more. It feels like the harder I try to breathe, the more awake I become—until the alarm finally goes off and I get out of bed.” I hear versions of this every week—and I understand it, because I’ve been there too. Why Standard Relaxation Techniques Don’t Stabilize Sleep After Midlife & Into...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read3 Reasons Your Labs Miss Early Aging + How to Address It (+ a note from Kat)
Hi there Longevity Seeker! You don’t need to feel sick—or wait a year since your last checkup—to benefit from a blood test. Your last “normal” lab results likely contained early signs of biological aging that your doctor didn’t flag. This issue maps the testing landscape and explains why understanding labs is essential for anyone serious about slowing aging. You’ll learn: How routine lab markers can flag aging risks—even when the report says “everything is normal” Which overlooked markers...
5 months ago • 7 min readWhy You Might Be Deficient in Vitamin B12—Even With a Healthy Diet
📌 New: What B12 reveals about testosterone, fertility, and aging Even with “normal” levels, early decline can begin—especially in your hormone profile and absorption capacity. These two deep dives explain what to ask your doctor, and what B12 status can reveal about reproductive health and long-term resilience: 👉Vitamin B12 and Fertility: How It Impacts Testosterone and Sperm Count What hormone shifts and sperm health might reveal about broader longevity signals. 👉B12 Blood Tests Explained:...
6 months ago • 5 min readCan Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Sugar Cravings?
📌 This article has been updated! If you’re dealing with fatigue, cravings, or mood dips, this new article breaks down the neurological signs of B12 imbalance: 👉 Vitamin B12 and Brain Fog: What Blood Tests Miss About Early Cognitive Decline Are you experiencing fatigue, struggling with chronic diseases, or battling intense sugar cravings? The answer to these interconnected low grade issues might lie in understanding the role of Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is involved in multiple key...
6 months ago • 6 min readNeurodegeneration & B12 Deficiency: What You’re Missing About Brain Health
📌 This article has been updated! For new insights into how even “normal” B12 levels can impact your brain—years before symptoms appear—read this: 👉 Vitamin B12 and Brain Fog: What Blood Tests Miss About Early Cognitive Decline B12 deficiency has garnered attention in relation to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and autoimmune conditions. Emerging evidence suggests that inadequate levels of B12 can contribute to an increased risk of these health...
7 months ago • 6 min readChronic Inflammation and Belly Fat: How Low-Grade Inflammation Shapes Metabolic Health
🧠 Related Reading: To understand how early inflammation signals like IL-6 can drive fat accumulation and metabolic dysfunction, check out: – Why IL-6 Matters More Than CRP for Longevity and Brain Health – How To Use IL-6 Testing for Early Inflammation Detection I. Understanding Chronic Inflammation Chronic inflammation is characterized by a persistent state of inflammation in the body that can have profound effects on overall health. While acute inflammation is a natural and beneficial...
7 months ago • 8 min readCould Morning Puffiness Be a Clue About Your Longevity?
Think Morning puffiness & water retention is harmless for your health (for longevity)? Excessive morning puffiness can be a sign of impaired lymphatic function. What does the lymphatic system do and why do we care? The lymphatic system collects excess interstitial fluid (fluid between cells) and returns it to the bloodstream. This fluid contains various waste products, including metabolic byproducts and environmental toxins that have entered the body. In other words, the lymphatic system is...
8 months ago • 5 min readVitamin D 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
📌 Updated: This personal post has been expanded into a full protocol.For the science-backed guide to optimizing Vitamin D for brain health and aging: Read the new article here » Here’s a quick guide for you to get an overview on your Vitamin D intake, including its sources from the sun, food, recommended daily allowance (RDA), optimal intake, maximum safe dose, and considerations for supplementation. 1. Sun Exposure: When your skin is exposed to the sun’s UVB rays, it synthesizes Vitamin D....
8 months ago • 7 min read