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Build the foundation, then explore the frontier. Most people either ignore the basics or get lost in the newest trend. This page helps you do neither. Start with the pillars that reliably move healthspan, then step into the experimental side with discernment. You'll see what the evidence supports, what real-world use suggests, and what still belongs in the "not yet" category. If something looks exciting, this section asks a simple question: "What would it take for this to be worth it?"

Where to Start

Where to Start

Before we can build an effective health plan, we need to know your starting point. This questionnaire gives us a snapshot of your current habits around training, sleep, nutrition, and overall wellness. Based on your answers, we'll combine this self-assessment with objective data from tests like metabolic screens, DEXA scans, and blood panels. Depending on where you are in your health journey, we'll recommend the most relevant tests to get a complete picture. Most people need comprehensive testing upfront. Financial constraints may force some to start with the basics and layer in more data over time.

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Take control of your health

Take control of your health

The medical system is broken. Visits are rushed, your records are fragmented over who knows how many internal hospital systems. Errors happen more than you'd think. In this section we walk you through how you can learn to ask the right questions and take control of your health information.

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Peptides

Peptides

Peptides are tiny protein fragments your body uses as messengers. They can influence appetite, blood sugar, recovery, and more. Today, over 100 peptides have documented research, ranging from FDA-approved drugs to experimental compounds with animal data only. Your best path forward depends on matching evidence quality to your specific goal.

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Hormones

Hormones

Testosterone, estrogen, and a host of other hormones decrease with age. Replacement therapy restores what has been lost, but when you start matters as much as what you replace. Early intervention shows much different outcomes than late intervention.

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Gas, Heat & Light Therapies

Gas, Heat & Light Therapies

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hydrogen therapy, sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, and more.

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Metabolic & Cellular Health

Metabolic & Cellular Health

Your metabolic system controls how your body processes fuel, regulates blood sugar, and manages energy distribution. At the cellular level, mitochondrial function and energy production determine how efficiently this happens. Together, they form the foundational engine that determines your energy levels, body composition, and how well you age. When metabolic or cellular function breaks down, you experience fatigue, insulin resistance, and accelerated aging.

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Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Health

Your cardiovascular system continuously manages the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body. The strength of your heart, the flexibility of your arteries, and the efficiency of blood flow determine not just how long you live, but how well you function during those years.

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Exercise

Exercise

It would be nice if exercise was a small, singular aspect of health. But it isn't. Depending on the type of exercise, it targets your cardiovascular system, strength, or stability differently. Each kind of exercise requires different stimuli and each offers unique benefits. What works for endurance athletes may not work for someone in rehab. Our goal is to create a practical blueprint that optimizes each exercise category for longevity and time efficiency.

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Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition research is broad but confusing. Carnivore vs. vegan, keto vs. low-fat, seed oils vs. saturated fat. The key is recognizing nutrition as a system, not isolated nutrients. Eating mostly whole foods, prioritizing protein, and finding a sustainable eating pattern matter far more than getting every nutrient exactly right.

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Supplements

Supplements

Supplementation should correct deficiencies, not chase optimization. Research shows bringing deficient nutrients up to normal levels produces the largest health gains. Start with blood work to address clear gaps, and build from whole foods first.

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Sleep

Sleep

Sleep drives physical recovery, memory consolidation, and metabolic function. Poor sleep accelerates aging and disease progression. Three primary areas determine quality: duration, alignment with circadian rhythm, and treatment of any sleeping disorders.

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Aesthetics

Aesthetics

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Peace is not a personality trait. It grows when you train attention, tell the truth, and clean up the patterns that keep you stuck. This section addresses ways to improve stress, emotions, relationships, and belief architecture so you can build a calmer inner life. This is slow work, but it pays off everywhere else.

Stress & Resilience

Stress & Resilience

Build mental clarity and emotional resilience through vagal nerve optimization, breathwork practices, and meditation disciplines.

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Renewing the Mind

Renewing the Mind

Get out the bad stuff, bring in more of the good stuff.

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Emotions

Emotions

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You are not just a mind in a body. You carry a deeper life. This section explores meaning, purpose, and faith without pressure or performance. Learn to stay open to the Source that sustains you.

Family

Family

Family is an important topic. When you get to my stage of life, you realize how important family structure, unity, and openness are. This section explores building meaningful family relationships, creating structures for communication and support, and developing lasting family legacies.

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Healing

Healing

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Protecting Your Spirit

Protecting Your Spirit

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Spiritual Teachings

Spiritual Teachings

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