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Dec 6 15 tweets 5 min read
Sleep is the strongest medicine on Earth.

It burns visceral fat, repairs DNA damage & produces new brain cells.

Here are 8 evidence-based strategies that improve your sleep & energy levels:

1.Stop using melatonin gummies. Studies show it only reduces sleep latency by ~7 minutes and barely improves total sleep in healthy adults.

It doesn't fix cortisol spikes, blue light exposure, or blood sugar crashes.

It's a weak signal, not a real solution:
Dec 5 14 tweets 5 min read
Big Pharma’s biggest threat:

Shilajit

A 3,000-year-old substance that boosts testosterone, helps fight Type 2 diabetes & contains 85+ minerals.

Here's how it works & how I avoid the fake, toxic ones: 🧵 First, what is Shilajit?

It’s a sticky resin from the Himalayas, packed with bioactive minerals and used for 3,000+ years.

But most products on the market are fake or contaminated.

(We'll break down the purest form to use later in the thread):
Dec 4 18 tweets 6 min read
Your mitochondria decide how long you live.

Over 1,000+ studies prove that when they fail, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, and 350+ diseases follow.

Here's exactly how they work inside your body & how I boosted mine:🧵 Everyone’s heard of mitochondria (but almost no one knows how they work)

They’re your cell’s power plants: turning food + oxygen into ATP (your body’s energy currency).

They also control aging, metabolism, and cell death:
Dec 2 15 tweets 5 min read
Nitric Oxide is your body’s anti-aging switch.

Lose it → no morning wood, weaker heart protection & constant fatigue.

You’re already down 40% by age 30 & it’s not coming back on its own.

Here’s how it works + 9 proven ways to actually restore it: That molecule is nitric oxide (NO).

It helps blood vessels relax so oxygen & nutrients reach your muscles and brain faster.

Studies show NO production naturally declines ~10–12% per decade after 30 & up to 50% by age 40 and 75% by 70.
Nov 13 15 tweets 4 min read
Your vagus nerve decides how long you live.

The scary part? 1 in 3 adults have a weak vagus nerve, leading to nonstop stress, poor sleep, and chronically elevated inflammation.

Here’s how to check if yours is “broken” & how I fixed mine (giveaway at the end): Image The vagus nerve connects your brain to your gut, heart, and lungs.

When it works, it lowers heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and boosts digestion.

But most people have a weak vagus nerve from stress, bad sleep, and constant stimulation (which is why anxiety, gut issues, and burnout are everywhere):Image
Sep 6 18 tweets 5 min read
Manuka honey is 100× stronger than regular honey.

100+ studies show it fights superbugs, works where antibiotics fail, restores gut health (& delivers 10+ benefits)

Here’s the science behind it & the simple way I make it part of my routine:🧵 Regular honey is mostly ''sugar'' with trace benefits

Manuka honey contains MGO (methylglyoxal), antimicrobial compounds that don’t exist in regular honey.

These compounds give it proven medicinal properties (backed by science):
Sep 2 14 tweets 4 min read
This overlooked organ controls your masculinity:

• Sperm production
• Testosterone output
• Cancer risk

The scary part? 9 in 10 men completely ignore it.

Here's what every man should know about testicular health (& the protection protocol that could save your life):🧵 Image First, you need to understand this, your testicles control more than reproduction.

They manufacture hormones regulating energy, muscle development, libido, even cognitive function.

When testicular health declines, your entire system begins to deteriorate: Image
Sep 1 20 tweets 6 min read
Your mitochondria decide how long you live.

Over 1,000 studies show that when they fail, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and 350+ other diseases follow.

Here’s exactly how they work inside your body & how I boosted mine: 🧵 Everyone’s heard of mitochondria (but almost no one knows how they work)

They’re your cell’s power plants: turning food + oxygen into ATP (your body’s energy currency).

They also control aging, metabolism, and cell death:
Aug 27 16 tweets 5 min read
Everyone talks about caffeine & Adderall

But no one talks about Lion’s Mane, one of nature’s most studied nootropics with 200+ research papers (& 8+ benefits).

Here are 8 of them + how to avoid the fake versions 🧵

1. Regenerates damaged nerves First, what is Lion's Mane?

A powerful nootropic used for 2,000+ years in Chinese medicine.

It's one of the rare 1-in-3 million mushrooms with proven effects on the human brain:
Aug 26 19 tweets 5 min read
You drink coffee like a junkie.

About 1 in 2 Americans report crashes, racing heartbeat and anxiety from bad caffeine habits.

Here are 6 of them & how to fix them (science-backed):🧵

1. Drinking coffee after waking up Your cortisol peaks 30-45 minutes after you wake up.

Adding caffeine creates a hormone storm that overstimulates your stress response.

You're literally programming yourself for burnout:
Aug 25 15 tweets 5 min read
They call it nature's multivitamin:

Shilajit

A 3,000-year-old substance that boosts testosterone, helps fight Type 2 diabetes & contains 85+ minerals.

Here's how it works & how I avoid the fake, toxic ones: 🧵 First, what is Shilajit?

It’s a sticky resin from the Himalayas, packed with bioactive minerals and used for 3,000+ years.

But most products on the market are fake or contaminated.

(We'll break down the purest form to use later in the thread):
Aug 19 20 tweets 5 min read
Beetroot is nature’s performance drug.

300+ studies show it can lower blood pressure in just 90 minutes, improve erectile function (in 2–6 weeks) & muscle inflammation.

Here are 6 more insane benefits & how I use it (based on science):🧵 Your body produces a molecule called nitric oxide.

It controls blood flow, oxygen transport, and energy production at the cellular level.

Without it, your muscles starve, your brain fogs, and your heart struggles:
Aug 18 16 tweets 5 min read
Sleep is the strongest medicine on Earth.

It burns visceral fat, repairs DNA damage & produces new brain cells.

Here are 8 evidence-based strategies that improve your sleep & energy levels:

1.Stop using melatonin gummies. Studies show it only reduces sleep latency by ~7 minutes and barely improves total sleep in healthy adults.

It doesn't fix cortisol spikes, blue light exposure, or blood sugar crashes.

It's a weak signal, not a real solution:
Aug 7 16 tweets 5 min read
Fat loss is the easiest thing on Earth.

They made you think it was complicated to sell you programs & endless diets.

Here are 8 evidence-based hacks I used to drop 20lbs in 65 days (based on my experience): 🧵

1. Stopped doing endless cardio Cardio doesn’t burn fat.

It teaches your body to conserve it.
You burn calories during the workout…

But over time, your metabolism adapts:
• Lower thyroid output
• Lower testosterone
• Muscle loss

Fewer calories burned at rest = Fat loss stalls or reverses:
Aug 4 18 tweets 5 min read
2 out of 3 Americans have poor sleep quality.

The result? Brain fog, FAT gain, low testosterone & increased disease risk.

Here are 9 science-backed foods to optimize it naturally: 🧵

1. Tart Cherries Let’s start with what actually happens when you sleep

Sleep is your body’s natural recovery system...
It repairs tissue, consolidates memory, and resets your hormones.

It’s controlled by your circadian rhythm & without it, your brain, metabolism, and immune system all suffer:
Aug 2 18 tweets 6 min read
2 out of 3 Americans have low nitric oxide levels.

The result? Poor circulation, high blood pressure, low energy & erectile dysfunction.

Here are 9 science-backed foods to boost it naturally: 🧵

1. Beetroots First, know what Nitric Oxide really is.

It’s a natural molecule your body makes to relax blood vessels, boost blood flow, and push more oxygen where it’s needed.

It’s made in your arteries and muscles — without it, your heart, brain, and energy suffer:
Aug 1 16 tweets 5 min read
Bet you’ve never heard of this:

Lion’s Mane.

A 2,000-year-old mushroom that grows your brain, protects against Alzheimer’s, and shows anti-cancer effects.

Here’s how it works + how to avoid the fake versions: 🧵 First, what is Lion's Mane?

A powerful nootropic used for 2,000+ years in Chinese medicine.

It's one of the rare 1-in-3 million mushrooms with proven effects on the human brain:
Jul 29 18 tweets 5 min read
Your body ''dies'' without Nitric Oxide.

It’s the molecule that restores blood flow to ''dying tissue'', brain function & controls erections.

By 30, you’ve lost nearly 40% of it (& it won’t come back on its own)

Here’s what it does & how to restore it naturally: First, know what Nitric Oxide really is.

It’s a natural molecule your body makes to relax blood vessels, boost blood flow, and push more oxygen where it’s needed.

It’s made in your arteries and muscles — without it, your heart, brain, and energy suffer:
Jul 27 16 tweets 5 min read
2 out of 3 Americans are magnesium deficient.

The result? More stress, poor sleep, low mood & slow muscle recovery.

Here are 9 science-backed foods to boost your magnesium:🧵

1. Pumpkin seeds When you eat pumpkin seeds, magnesium is absorbed in your small intestine.

Eating them regularly can help:
• Improve sleep
• Relax muscles
• Balance blood sugar
• Regulate heart rhythm

Just 1 ounce (28g) of roasted seeds contains 150–170mg of magnesium:
Jul 26 15 tweets 5 min read
I bet you’ve never heard of it:

Shilajit.

A 3,000-year-old substance that boosts testosterone, helps fight Type 2 diabetes & reverses aging.

Here’s how it works, how I use it & how I avoid the fake, toxic ones: 🧵 First—what is Shilajit?

It’s a sticky resin from the Himalayas, packed with bioactive minerals and used for 3,000+ years.

But most products on the market are fake or contaminated.

(We'll break down the purest form to use later in the thread):
Jul 23 18 tweets 5 min read
Your body dies without Nitric Oxide.

It’s the molecule that restores blood flow to ''dying tissue'', brain function & controls erections.

By 30, you’ve lost nearly 40% of it (& it won’t come back on its own)

Here’s what it does & how to restore it naturally:🧵 First, know what Nitric Oxide really is.

It’s a natural molecule your body makes to relax blood vessels, boost blood flow, and push more oxygen where it’s needed.

It’s made in your arteries and muscles — without it, your heart, brain, and energy suffer: