Jon Willbanks Profile picture
Biohacker. Father. Dog lover. 🐶🧬| Founder & CEO @ https://t.co/56LHDjb1ZJ | Translating human biohacking into pet longevity | Sharing protocols that work
2 subscribers
Oct 10 18 tweets 6 min read
Your vagus nerve can calm your anxiety in 60 seconds without any drugs.

It controls heart rate, mood, digestion, & brain plasticity.

But only if you know how to actively control it.

7 science-backed techniques to control your vagus nerve for peak mental & physical performance: First, some context.

The vagus nerve is a massive connection system between your brain and nearly every organ in your body.

85% carries signals UP from body to brain.

15% carries signals DOWN from brain to body.
Sep 26 15 tweets 5 min read
Sleep loss isn’t just feeling tired.

It drives insulin resistance, raises cortisol, and accelerates cognitive decline.

I’ve been using a peptide that restores my deep sleep by up to 50%: DSIP

Here’s all you need to know about Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide: Image First, let's understand peptides.

They're short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in your body.

Think of them as messengers that tell your cells what to do.

Unlike drugs that force changes, peptides work with your biology:
Sep 24 17 tweets 5 min read
50 MILLION Americans take Tylenol every week for pain and fever.

But the FDA just dropped a bomb:

Its use in pregnancy may raise the risk of autism and ADHD.

Trump and RFK Jr. were mocked for raising alarms.

Now Harvard is backing them up, here's what the research says: Image The Tylenol debate is exploding right now.

Trump and RFK Jr. warned against use in pregnancy.

Many dismissed it as political theater.

But the timeline tells a different story...
Sep 11 16 tweets 7 min read
The FDA hasn't updated infant formula rules in 27 YEARS!

The result? American babies are drinking DANGEROUS toxins daily:

Heavy metals lowering IQ. Pesticides linked to ADHD. Inflammatory oils.

The deadline is TODAY - here’s how to fix what’s POISONING our next generation: Image
Image
As a gay male couple, my husband and I welcomed our daughter through surrogacy and IVF.

Breastfeeding wasn't an option for us.

That made safe, high-quality formula absolutely critical for her nutrition.

This isn't abstract... Image
Sep 5 14 tweets 5 min read
Steven Bartlett just hosted world's leading herbal medicine expert.

Dr. Simon Mills revealed:

• 5 everyday ingredients that heal your body better than prescription drugs
• #1 hidden cause of chronic illness

His top 6 shocking revelations: Image 1. Your gut is your body's true operating system

You have more bacteria in your gut than human cells.

These bacteria control immunity, brain function, hormones.

Poor gut health causes arthritis, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, dementia - almost all chronic diseases.
Sep 4 17 tweets 5 min read
"Humans could achieve biological immortality by 2030."

That's the latest prediction from Ray Kurzweil - the world's #1 futurist with 86% accuracy.

Bill Gates calls him the best at predicting AI's future.

His 10 bold predictions on AI's future in human health & longevity: Image Who is Ray Kurzweil?

• Google's Director of Engineering
• 86% prediction accuracy
• Winner of the National Medal of Technology
• His book "The Singularity is Nearer" - top 5 NYT bestseller
• Called "Edison's rightful heir" by Inc. magazine
• 20 honorary doctorates
Sep 2 17 tweets 7 min read
Your dog’s “weird” behaviors aren’t random.

They're biological signals often linked to hidden health issues.

10 unusual dog behaviors and the science behind them: (#7 is critical)

1. Humping Behavioral studies clarify it's rarely dominance-related but more often stems from arousal, stress, or hormones.

It's a response to emotional surges.

Even spayed/neutered dogs do it for excitement, play, or seeking attention.
Aug 28 13 tweets 6 min read
Almost everything you’ve been told about dogs is wrong.

From “dog years” to neutering, science has uncovered the truth.

10 myths every dog parent should know (they might change how you care for your dog forever):

1. Dogs only see in black and white. Image Dogs can see colors, but their spectrum is limited to blues and yellows.

They don't see reds or greens like humans do.

A 1989 study found dogs have dichromatic vision with two cone types (blue-violet and yellow-green wavelengths).

Just like red-green colorblind humans.
Aug 26 17 tweets 7 min read
The most dangerous toxin in your home:

Your lighting.

Modern LEDs are silently destroying your sleep, hormones, & metabolism.

5 simple tips to hack your environment for peak health & deep sleep: Image First, some context.

I was a Product Manager for GE's LED Lighting category.

I helped design one of the first GE lighting products to make a real health claim: a low-blue emission night light.

Trust me: this stuff matters.
Aug 21 19 tweets 8 min read
Atherosclerosis is the #1 cause of death globally.

It can 2x - 4x your risk of heart attack and stroke.

But simple lifestyle changes can cut that danger by up to 80%.

Top 8 causes of atherosclerosis and how to fix them naturally: Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease where plaque (in the form of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances) builds up inside artery walls.

Over time, arteries narrow and stiffen, cutting blood flow to organs and tissues.

Here's why it's so dangerous:
Aug 19 16 tweets 6 min read
Andrew Huberman just hosted the world’s leading animal behavior expert.

Her research flips everything you believe about your pets, and it could change how you care for them forever.

Here are her top 10 revelations that will surprise you: Image 1. Most dogs hate being patted on their heads.

We think fast petting shows excitement and love.

But dogs experience rapid touch as stressful.

Try this instead: Give your dog slow, deliberate strokes on their neck or chest.

Watch their eyelids start to droop.
Aug 1 15 tweets 5 min read
I’ve read "The Forever Dog" more times than I’ll admit.

It’s not just a pet book, it’s a blueprint for longevity, love, and real health.

My favorite line? “Our dogs make us better humans.”

Here are 10 takeaways to make their lives longer, healthier, and happier: Image Written by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, this book changed how millions view dog health.

They spent years researching the world's longest-living dogs.

What they found challenges much we've been told about pet care.

Starting with the most fundamental truth: Image
Jul 30 19 tweets 6 min read
TRT can be a game-changer for men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s:

It can transform your energy, drive, sleep, and metabolism.

But done wrong, it can wreck your hormones and destroy your fertility.

I interviewed Austin’s top urologist to break down the right protocol: Image First, some context.

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi isn’t just any urologist.

He edited the first textbook on clinical urologic endocrinology and leads Austin’s only clinic with fellowship-trained fertility specialists.

His approach to TRT is different.
Jul 25 21 tweets 7 min read
TRT is the most misunderstood tool in men’s health.

Most people dismiss it as cosmetic - just for sex drive or getting jacked.

I interviewed Austin's top urologist and hormone specialist to set the record straight.

Here are 5 things every man needs to know about TRT: Image First, some context.

Dr. Kavoussi is the editor-in-chief of the first textbook on clinical urologic endocrinology.

He leads Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine — the only local clinic with fellowship-trained specialists in both male and female fertility.
Jul 16 17 tweets 7 min read
75% of adults are chronically dehydrated.

It’s why you feel tired, bloated, and crave sugar all the time.

But here's the kicker: Chugging gallons of water only makes it worse.

Here’s the elite hydration protocol your body’s been missing: When you gulp down plain water, your body can't absorb most of it.

Instead, it flushes out essential electrolytes.

You pee more. Feel more tired. Stay dehydrated.

Because here's the thing:
Jul 15 20 tweets 7 min read
Long COVID destroyed my life.

I completely lost my sense of smell for nearly 2 years.

Crushing fatigue. Brain fog so thick I couldn't think.

I'd tried everything, nothing worked.

Until ONE therapy helped me get it all back: Image I contracted COVID in July 2020 that hit me hard.

Hypertension
Persistent brain fog
Completely lost my sense of smell

Classic long COVID symptoms

While most COVID patients' smell eventually returned, mine did not after nearly 2 years:
Jul 5 17 tweets 7 min read
Navy SEALs use this $0 breathing hack before life-or-death missions.

It crushes anxiety, sharpens focus, and boosts heart health.

Here's the exact technique:

(and how it rewires your nervous system)🧵 We're living in a constant state of fight-or-flight.

Our bodies react to emails like they're tigers.

This chronic stress is killing our productivity, health, and happiness.

But there's a simple solution that shifts your entire nervous system...
Jun 27 21 tweets 8 min read
Red light therapy isn’t just for reducing wrinkles.

It boosts brain function, improves sleep, and speeds up healing — deep in your cells.

Yet most people do it wrong.

Here’s how to unlock its full-body benefits without wasting your money:🧵 Image Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths:

• Red (630-680nm)
• Near-infrared light (810-890nm)

To penetrate deep into your cells, targeting mitochondria to boost ATP production:

Think of it as a cellular power upgrade.

But the benefits go beyond skin:
Jun 24 23 tweets 8 min read
Most large dogs like mine live 10-12 years.

I helped mine live to nearly 17 in perfect health.

It wasn't luck or surgery.

Here's the story of how I did it: Image Spring 2011, South Los Angeles.

I found a stray dog on the street. Sick, emaciated, traumatized.

Most people would have walked past, but something made me stop.

I named him Arturo, and that decision would reshape my entire life's work:
Jun 17 15 tweets 6 min read
Most men on TRT lose their fertility.

I doubled my sperm count and motility...

And conceived after 9 months on TRT.

All while maintaining optimal testosterone levels.

Here’s exactly how I did it:🧵 Image Most men are afraid of TRT.

But the real threat? Low testosterone

It wrecks your mood, energy, sleep, and sex drive, and skyrockets your risk of heart disease and T2D.

For me, TRT was a game-changer - it transformed my mood and strength.

But there's one major risk:
Jun 13 18 tweets 7 min read
Most people are cold plunging wrong.

And this is killing your muscle gains and sabotaging your recovery.

5 of the biggest cold plunge mistakes: (and how to do it right)🧵 Image First, some context on how cold plunging works:

You jump in very cold water (39-59°F) for a few minutes.

Your blood vessels constrict, pulling blood away from your skin and limbs to protect your vital organs.

You get this rush of adrenaline, noradrenaline, and endorphins.