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Former investment banker turned mindset architect. Combining ancient wisdom + modern science into actionable frameworks anyone can use. Founder @FlowVeda
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Oct 30 15 tweets 5 min read
Your eating habits are silently wrecking your brain.

Most people have no idea their eating habits are causing brain aging, brain fog, and chronic inflammation.

But these 9 cheat codes to reverse brain damage and restore cognitive function: 🧵

1. Drink Vinegar before your meals Just 1 tablespoon in water cuts glucose spikes by 30%.

Acetic acid slows carb breakdown into brain-damaging sugar molecules.

Same meal, sharper mind.
Oct 21 13 tweets 4 min read
I used to have terrible focus.

I couldn’t think, stay present, or focus for even 2 minutes.

Today, I can focus for hours straight and access flow on command without burning out.

All because I found 3 ancient focus techniques that rewired my brain completely...

THREAD🧵 Image For years, I lived on autopilot.

Brain fog. Constant distractions. Starting tasks but never finishing them.

I was unconscious, reacting to everything around me instead of choosing my responses.

But here's what changed everything...
Oct 18 17 tweets 6 min read
Load Clearing is one of the most powerful yet overlooked focus techniques on Earth.

It will reset your entire dopamine system, focus, and attention span while eliminating stress.

It's a cheat code to access flow on command.

Here's what it is, why it works, & how to master it: Image When you sit down to work and can't focus, it's not because you lack discipline.

It's because your mental RAM is maxed out.

You're one brain dump away from the best work of your life.

But first, you need to understand what's actually happening in your brain...
Oct 13 15 tweets 5 min read
Big Pharma doesn't want you to know this...

Vitamin B deficiencies are causing poor focus, anxiety, and depression in millions of Americans.

Here's how Vitamin B affects your body and how to consume it (according to science): 🧵 Image
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B vitamins are water-soluble, which means you need them every single day.

But here's the problem: 92% of Americans have at least one vitamin deficiency.

And B vitamins? 20% of people over 60 are B12 deficient.

Most people under 40 don't even know they're running low.
Oct 9 16 tweets 5 min read
The most underrated brain supplement in the world:

Vitamin B6.

It sharpens your memory, enhances your mood, and protects against cognitive decline.

I've been researching it's benefits & how to actually get results for years.

What I found will blow your mind... (thread) 🧵 First off, why is B6 so game-changing?

Your brain runs on chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.

B6 is the master builder—it constructs serotonin (happiness), dopamine (motivation), GABA (calm), and norepinephrine (focus).

Your brain literally can't function without it. Image
Oct 8 13 tweets 4 min read
Poor focus is not normal.

It's a warning sign that your:

• Brain's overloaded
• Dopamine’s unbalanced
• Priorities are scattered

Here's what's really going on & how to force your brain into a state of hyperfocus: 🧵 Image Flow is an optimal state of consciousness where you're so absorbed in what you're doing that everything else disappears.

Time dilates. Self-consciousness vanishes. Performance skyrockets.

McKinsey found executives felt 500% more productive in flow states.

But here's the secret:Image
Oct 6 15 tweets 5 min read
Your morning decides your day.

But most people sabotage it, leading to poor focus, low energy, and disrupted hormones.

Here's the science-backed "best" morning routine for peak performance:

1. Don't touch your phone for 60 minutes Most people check their phone within 5 minutes of waking.

This triggers a dopamine spike that raises your pleasure threshold for the ENTIRE day.

Everything else feels less engaging. You're stuck chasing stimulation.

But the real damage happens deeper...
Oct 4 21 tweets 7 min read
If your attention has been hijacked by the digital world, you need a reset.

After years of notifications, multitasking, and dopamine manipulation, it's forgotten how to focus deeply.

Here are 15 specific techniques to restore it completely:

1) Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Image
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Ancient yogis discovered you could access theta brainwaves (sleep brainwaves) while awake.

This state between sleep and waking literally rewires your nervous system for sustained attention.

30 minutes of yoga nidra equals 4 hours of restorative sleep for your focus networks.
Oct 2 14 tweets 5 min read
Your brain 'dies' without BDNF.

Without this protein, Alzheimer's accelerates 300%, you cannot form memories & depression risk skyrockets.

After 40, 50% is gone (& it won't regenerate alone).

Here's the science behind it & how to boost it naturally: 🧵 1. What is BDNF?

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor is your brain's master growth protein.

It helps neurons survive, encourages growth of new brain cells, and strengthens synapses.

Think of it as "Miracle-Gro" for your brain.

Without it? Your neurons literally shrink and die.
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Sep 27 15 tweets 5 min read
Your phone settings are silently wrecking your brain.

Most people have no idea their phone habits are causing stress, anxiety, and poor sleep.

Here are 9 phone setting I recommend to change if you want a healthy brain & body: 🧵

1. Cap the volume at 80 dB Most people blast music at dangerous levels without realizing the damage.

Here's the science: 80 dB is safe for 40 hours per week. Push it to 90 dB? Only 4 hours before you risk hearing loss.

Earbuds hit 100 dB on max volume, just 15 minutes causes permanent damage.
Sep 22 14 tweets 5 min read
In the 1970s, Russia gave Rhodiola Rosea to Olympic athletes.

It was one of the largest experiments on human performance ever conducted.

The results were so powerful, Soviet scientists classified it as a military secret.

Here’s what happens when you take the “golden root”: 🧵 Image
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1. What is Rhodiola Rosea?

Rhodiola Rosea is an Arctic root that grows in the harsh mountains of Siberia.

For over 2,000 years, locals used it to survive brutal winters and high altitudes.

But here's what most people don't know...
Sep 20 17 tweets 6 min read
Lion's Mane is the #1 brain optimization hack.

Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs use it to enhance focus and gain a mental edge.

Here's how it works and the exact protocols for razor-sharp focus, memory, and bulletproof brain health:

Thread 🧵 Image Most people think Lion's Mane is just another trendy mushroom supplement.

They're wrong.

This white, shaggy fungus contains compounds that literally regrow your brain cells. And Buddhist monks have known this secret for centuries...
Sep 17 13 tweets 5 min read
Clinical trials prove certain plants outperform prescription drugs.

If used right, they can treat pain, anxiety, inflammation, and brain fog.

So, I dove deep into the science and and what I found blew my mind...

Here are 8 natural cures that actually work:

(thread) 🧵 Image 1. HONEY

A 2018 Cochrane review of 899 children found honey reduces cough frequency better than over-the-counter medications.

The research suggests 2.5mL before bedtime for kids over 12 months works best.

Ancient Egyptians called it "liquid gold" - they were onto something.
Sep 13 19 tweets 6 min read
Your eating habits are silently wrecking your brain.

Most people have no idea their eating habits are causing brain aging, brain fog, and chronic inflammation.

Here are 9 foods and 4 drinks I recommend to avoid if you want a healthy brain: 🧵

1. Bacon Nitrites and advanced byproducts from high-heat processing create a microbiome shake-up that pushes inflammation in the wrong direction.

Translation: your mood, focus, and mental energy pay the price.

But the next one is even worse...
Sep 12 20 tweets 4 min read
An angry mind is a mind that can't:

• Heal itself
• Create a successful career
• Build lasting relationships

Since your doctor will only prescribe pills or tell you to "calm down"…

Here's what really causes anger, why it matters, & how to actually fix it (naturally): 🧵 Image
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Most people treat anger like a character flaw.

"Just manage it better." "Count to 10." "Take deep breaths."

But anger isn't a personality defect.

It's your nervous system screaming that something deeper needs attention...
Sep 10 19 tweets 6 min read
Poor memory isn't "normal."

It's a signal that something is broken in your brain.

Sleeping and doing crosswords aren't enough to fix it.

Here's what really causes poor memory and 5 proven ways to 10x your memory: 🧵 If you've ever felt frustrated by forgetting important things, you're not alone.

Here's what researchers discovered:

Your brain receives 11 million bits of information every second and has to decide what to keep and what to throw away.
Sep 8 14 tweets 4 min read
Heart Coherence Practice is one of the most powerful health interventions on Earth.

It will change your entire mental, physical, and emotional state while eliminating anxiety and chronic overwhelm.

Here's how to perform it correctly (according to science): 🧵 Image 1. What is heart coherence?

It's when your heart rhythm becomes smooth and ordered.

Not just slow, but rhythmically coherent.

Your heart sends this pattern directly to your brain.

And your brain responds immediately.
Sep 7 15 tweets 5 min read
L-Theanine is nature's #1 antidote to your racing mind.

It reduces cortisol, sharpens your focus, and improves sleep.

But almost no one uses it correctly, missing out on 3x the benefits.

Here's how to use L-Theanine correctly (according to science): 🧵 Image
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First, let's destroy the biggest myth about L-Theanine.

Mistake #1: It's just "green tea extract" that makes you sleepy.

But L-Theanine actually creates something called "calm alertness." A state where your mind is focused but relaxed.

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Sep 5 15 tweets 5 min read
If your brain is clogged with Adenosine, you'll feel tired no matter what you try.

Most people don't realize Adenosine buildup can matter more than sleep hours.

Here are 10 cheat codes to clear the mental buildup and feel like a 25-year-old again: 🧵 Most people think adenosine is just "brain fatigue."

But it's actually your body's internal battery meter - signaling when your mental energy is running low.

The secret isn't fighting this system. It's learning to work with it.

Let me show you how...
Sep 3 17 tweets 6 min read
Lion's Mane is the #1 brain optimization hack.

Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs use it to enhance focus and gain a mental edge.

Here's how it works and the exact science-backed protocols for razor-sharp focus, memory, and bulletproof brain health:

Thread 🧵 Image Most people think Lion's Mane is just another trendy mushroom supplement.

They're wrong.

This white, shaggy fungus contains compounds that literally regrow your brain cells. And Buddhist monks have known this secret for centuries...
Sep 1 19 tweets 7 min read
If your psoas muscle is tight, you'll feel anxious no matter what you try.

Most people don't realize this one muscle can matter more than stress management.

Here are 10 cheat codes to train your psoas and feel like 20 again:

1. Do a constructive rest pose for 10 minutes daily The psoas is the only muscle linking spine to legs, making it central to all movement and stability.

For the first exercise: lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Let gravity do the work.

Studies show it's the safest way to begin psoas relaxation.
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