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”: 🧵
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...

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 🧵 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...

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) 🧵 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.

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...

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): 🧵
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...

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.

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): 🧵 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.

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): 🧵
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.

But here's the problem...

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...

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 🧵 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...

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.

Rhodiola Rosea was discovered 2000 years ago.

& the medical industry has been hiding it from you since then.

So I started researching it's healing benefits...

What I found will blow your mind: 🧵 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...

Your brain keeps you alive.

But it's under attack every single day.

Getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol is not enough to protect it.

Here are 9 silent killers that are destroying your brain right now (& how to protect it to avoid permanent damage): 🧵

1. Loneliness Most people think loneliness is just emotional pain.

But it's actually rewiring your brain for the worse.

Chronic loneliness increases stroke risk by 32% and physically changes brain structure.

Your neurons are literally withering away from lack of human connection.

This is Don Miguel Ruiz.

He's a Mexican shaman whose book has transformed millions of lives worldwide.

His message? There's one invisible habit that's silently destroying everything good in your life...

Here's how to identify it (& stop it from ruining your future): 🧵 Don Miguel wasn't always a spiritual teacher.

He was a neurosurgeon working alongside his brothers in Mexico.

But in the early 1970s, a near-fatal car accident changed everything...

It's the most underrated medicine on earth.

Modern science shows it can boost memory by 40%, sharpen focus, and calm anxiety—for less than a cup of coffee.

I spent weeks diving deep into Bacopa research.

What I found will blow your mind: 🧵 First, what is Bacopa Monnieri?

A wetland herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for 3,000+ years.

Ancient Vedic scholars used it to memorize sacred texts—some over 100,000 verses long.

They called it "medhya rasayana"—the brain tonic.

Here's why science is obsessed with it:

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.

Dr. Daniel Amen's debate with Stanford's Dr. Sejnowski just went viral.

Dr. Amen exposed the hidden brain damage that's already happening to millions of AI users.

99% still don't know about any of this...

Here are my top 8 takeaways:

(read this before using ChatGPT again) 1. The MIT Study Results

54 participants from Harvard and MIT were tested over 4 months.

ChatGPT users showed a 47% collapse in brain activity compared to unaided writing.

83% couldn't remember what they'd just written minutes later.

Ashwagandha is more than a stress supplement.

Used right, it also boosts testosterone, improves sleep, and sharpens your focus.

But 90% of people don't know how to use it correctly.

Here’s how to use Ashwagandha correctly (according to science): 🧵 Most people think ashwagandha is just another stress supplement.

But when researchers dug deeper they made a remarkable discovery...

The results were so impressive, they had to repeat the studies multiple times to believe them.

Chronic cortisol is the most dangerous hormone in your brain.

It destroys neurons permanently, accelerates cognitive decline, and
rewires your brain for anxiety and depression..

Here are 9 science-backed ways to lower it naturally:

1. NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)
This isn't meditation.

It's a guided relaxation that accesses theta brainwaves, the same state that promotes neuroplasticity.

Stanford research shows NSDR can reduce cortisol by 68% with consistent practice.

The most overused, oddly glorified, yet under-respected topic on the internet:

Awareness.

It’s why you're stressed, your relationships don’t stick, and feel exhausted all the time.

Here's what you should know about awareness (you won't believe its mind-blowing powers): 🧵
I was the poster child for unconscious living.

Investment banker, helped businesses raise $500+ million, distinguished degrees.

Had it all by society's standards.

But zero idea who I really was or why I was doing any of it.

Scientists just solved the workplace productivity crisis:

In 2025 most employees waste 70% of their mental capacity every single day.

But scientists discovered a 3-step formula that unlocks flow states.

Here's the protocol to rewire your workplace brain for superhuman focus:🧵 For decades, scientists understood something was broken.

The average office worker checks email every 6 minutes. Switches tasks 300+ times per day. Spends only 23% of their time in deep work.

But in 2024, neuroscientists at Drexel University made a breakthrough that changes everything...