URIC ACID

Uric Acid can have a profound effect on your metabolic, physical and mental health. Most blood tests measure your uric acid levels, tha following video gives you recommendations on optimal levels and what you can do to get there. https://youtu.be/6qZKH_xuYl4 best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/

ORGANIC for YOUR HEALTH

IF you want to avoid disease and improve your healthspan you should avoid eating oe drinking chemicals whenever you can, especially glyphosate (roundup). https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php https://youtu.be/CcEg84X3IzM best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/

ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS and YOUR BRAIN

Ultraprocessed foods are very bad for your brain health and can lead to an increased risk of dementia. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/ultraprocessed-food-dementia-study-wellness/index.html best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/

HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV)

HRV is a measurable variable which can tell you much about your physical and mental health. Excellent article from Cleveland Clinic explaining HRV. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21773-heart-rate-variability-hrv#:~:text=Heart%20rate%20variability%20is%20where,issues%20like%20anxiety%20and%20depression. Great 5 min video on HRV https://youtu.be/zUyuUoU7lAQat 5 best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/

WHAT I DO

I often get asked what I do from a workout perspective. Here is a basic outline. I am a 58 year old male, about 9% body fat, decent strength, power, and mobility. This is much different then my routine 25 years ago, it has been modified based on my goals, age, seasons, etc. The main goal now is to become a kick ass 100 year old. I actually feel better than I did 25 years ago. 1. Once a week I do a longer resistance training routine (40 Min),full body, functional movements. dips, pullups, sled, step ups, split squats, etc. I try to do mostly unilateral exercises, keep my strength, power, and mobility equal on each side. 2. Yoga - 3-5 times per week. Variety of types. Restore, mobility, hot, power, etc. 3. Sprints. Max effort 1-3 times per week. 5 x 10-20 seconds, 1-2 minutes recovery, uphill sprints, assault bike, rower, ski erg, etc. Outside whenever possible. 4. Kettlebells and Plyometrics - 1-2 times per week 15 minute routine. mainly swings, single and double arm. Single Leg explosive jumps, speed skater, sand jumps and sprints. goal - power production 5. Composting and Gardening. 5-6 days per week, 1-3 hours per day, I volunteer on a farm which is a 15 minute walk each direction, I usually try to carry weight on my walk. Composting involves swinging a pitchfork and shovel which is a great workout and movement. Outside 6. Sauna 4-5 days per week. 20 minutes 7. Full Body Cryotherapy and Red Light Therapy. 4 days per week, 16 minutes move, move, move best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/ Seasonally Skiing, Hiking, Mtn. Biking, anything outside, etc.

SAUNA plus EXERCISE

Sauna combined with exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness, blood pressure, and cholesterol. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajpregu.00076.2022 https://youtu.be/NunbmVSmx2A best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/

WALNUTS

A large study (hundred thousand people) found Eating walnuts on a regular basis reduces morbity and all cause mortaliy. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2699 best of health, emmett https://www.thrive1.info/