Review: Brass Monkey Ice Bath #486

Kaatsu Blood Flow Restriction Training is described as "safe, gradual, and gentle engorgement of blood vessels when using at rest or during exercise." But are they worth it? This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  Join 30k+ weekly biohackers who receive the latest tech + techniques + reviews + insider biohacking news by signing up for the weekly newsletter here. Zora Benhamou is a remarkable gerontologist, biohacker, and advocate for women’s health during the menopausal journey.

Vitalia City, also known as 'Longevity City,' is an experimental community designed to push the boundaries of human health and longevity. This is the Honduran tourist island that started as a pop-up longevity city, and then some of the founders stayed and made it permanent. And on this show, we're going inside... Home to 200 forward-thinking scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs", it aims to be a bold venture into redefining health, longevity, and governance on a global scale. Pack Your Bags for 'Biohacking Island'! Cos we're going inside on today's show. Join 30k+ weekly biohackers who receive the latest tech + techniques + reviews + insider biohacking news by signing up for the weekly newsletter here. Zora Benhamou is a remarkable gerontologist, biohacker, and advocate for women’s health during the menopausal journey. Dr. Nichola Conlon is the founder of @nuchido, a scientist & expert in healthy ageing.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BIOptimizers - Do you know if you’re getting enough magnesium? Because four out of five Americans aren’t. And that’s a big problem because magnesium is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body. There are dozens of symptoms of magnesium deficiency: anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps or twitches, high blood pressure, constipation, these are just a few of the most common ones. Now here’s what most people DON’T know: taking just any magnesium supplement won’t solve your problem because most supplements use the cheapest kinds that your body can’t use or absorb. That’s why I exclusively recommend Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the only full-spectrum magnesium supplement with 7 unique forms of magnesium that your body can actually use and absorb. Just go to bioptimizers.com/zestology

Neuronic provides clinical consultation and neurofeedback. They offer a 1070nm transcranial photobiomodulation device with 4 quadrant control ... But what does that actually do, and is it worth it? This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist who specializes in biofeedback and brain training. He is the founder of the global Peak Brain Institute.

Revolutionizing Mental Wellness: Discover Why Many Top Biohackers Swear by Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a non-pharmaceutical approach to improving brain health, mood, and cognitive disorders. By measuring, and assessing, real-time brain activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG), neurofeedback research can help people rewire their brains and improve their mental heath.  Also today... Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition and Forestall Cognitive Decline? What biohacking toys help with brain training? Sleep and the brain…  And loads more Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist who specializes in biofeedback and brain training. He is the founder of the global Peak Brain Institute.  

Nicotine gets a bad rap thanks to its association with smoking. So is microdosing nicotine a good idea and is it something biohackers should be doing?  Here's what to know about microdosing the stimulant.  This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  @MissBiohacker Laura Ruffer is here again to help us look at microdosing nicotine. 

Wake Up Biohackers: Could Your Coffee Contain Paint Stripper? It's a chemical so toxic, the EPA has banned its use in paint strippers. So why is methylene chloride still used in the production of decaf coffee?  Today's guests: @MissBiohacker Laura Rüffer and Alex Higham, Exhale Coffee Founder.  Also today... US Man, 61, Says He Has Body Of A 38-Year-Old, Shares Biohacking Process | Dave Pascoe, a 61-year-old biohacker from Michigan, has garnered attention for claiming to reverse his biological age to that of a 38-year-old.  And... Portugal's biohacking scene is booming, with a surge in interest and participation; a new record was set as biohackers gathered for a meetup near Lisbon last weekend, signaling a vibrant community growth. Just don't ask if the pastéis de nata are gluten-free (spoiler: they never are)    THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sleep Breakthrough - the first ever, fully optimized, delicious sleep drink designed to help you experience an even deeper sleep, enhance dream activity and reduce the chance of sleep disruptions caused by the brain and body. PLUS if there is any disturbance in the middle of the night (i.e. getting up to go to the bathroom), you will be able to fall right back to sleep. Sleep Breakthrough also allows you to wake up in the morning without that foggy brain feeling that you didn’t sleep enough. And those two factors together are a big differentiating factor in success. When you have great sleep, you make better decisions. You have the ability to laterally feel what’s going on. You have a lot more intuitiveness because you’re not fighting all of this chemical buildup that’s been happening overnight. When you get good sleep, you feel like a rock star the next day and your performance is so much higher than it would be otherwise that you don’t really need an outside stimulant. Just go to bioptimizers.com/zestology and get 10% off with code ZESTOLOGY10.  

The world's only ice baths that can plummet to an ice-generating 0°c, using patented ice cycles that you can app control. But are they worth it?  This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  I'm joined by the Sweaty AF Podcast hosts Joey and Lucy again...  

Two of our faves, Eddie Abbew and Joe Wicks (who's been one of my guests on this show) haven fallen out.. Eddie Abbew tells Joe to WTFU! We're talking about that this week on Biohacking News. Also... Biohacking Singles. Good idea? Peter Attia hating on Biohackers lol Lenny Kravitz workout in shades and leather pants (not exclusively a biohacking story, but funny) US Man, 61, Says He Has Body Of A 38-Year-Old, Shares Biohacking Process I'm joined by the Sweaty AF Podcast hosts Joey and Lucy for a discussion of this week's biohacking news. Including the big story... Make sure you listen to the fantastic Sweaty AF Podcast and check out my appearance in the sauna too.    THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BIOptimizers - Do you know if you’re getting enough magnesium? Because four out of five Americans aren’t. And that’s a big problem because magnesium is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body. There are dozens of symptoms of magnesium deficiency: anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps or twitches, high blood pressure, constipation, these are just a few of the most common ones. Now here’s what most people DON’T know: taking just any magnesium supplement won’t solve your problem because most supplements use the cheapest kinds that your body can’t use or absorb. That’s why I exclusively recommend Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the only full-spectrum magnesium supplement with 7 unique forms of magnesium that your body can actually use and absorb. Just go to bioptimizers.com/zestology and get 10% off with code ZESTOLOGY10.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses specialized cells to repair damaged tissues and reduce inflammation in the body. This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  Dane Johnson is the CEO and founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle. He is a board certified practitioner helping others struggling with IBD to find relief just as he has. 

The controversy continues after tech CEO Bryan Johnson showed off his wild face transformation. What do you think? He says he has reversed his ageing by 5.1 years. In a recent post, he shared photos from 2018, 2023, and 2024 to show how his bonce is changing.  "Even my Face ID is confused. I'm transitioning..." Mr Johnson wrote on X.  Other biohacking stories this week... Drugs vs Functional Medicine Dealing with Crohn's And can you build enough muscle to live to 100 even if you’ve never weight trained before? Dane Johnson is the CEO and founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle. He is a board certified practitioner helping others struggling with IBD to find relief just as he has.    THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BIOptimizers - Do you know if you’re getting enough magnesium? Because four out of five Americans aren’t. And that’s a big problem because magnesium is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body. There are dozens of symptoms of magnesium deficiency: anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps or twitches, high blood pressure, constipation, these are just a few of the most common ones. Now here’s what most people DON’T know: taking just any magnesium supplement won’t solve your problem because most supplements use the cheapest kinds that your body can’t use or absorb. That’s why I exclusively recommend Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the only full-spectrum magnesium supplement with 7 unique forms of magnesium that your body can actually use and absorb. Just go to bioptimizers.com/zestology