Note from the editor: This post accompanies the recent episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show and the Tribe of Mentors podcasts featuring Suzy Amis Cameron and James Cameron. It explores James’s daily routine, which he credits for providing him with endurance and stamina during the back to back production of Avatar 2 and 3. As he explains, …
Transcript: Dr Rhonda Patrick on Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss (#237)
When Dr. Rhonda Patrick returned to the podcast for a Q&A episode, I figured it would be popular. But I didn’t realize it would quickly become one of the most downloaded episodes of all-time. As a result, many of you asked for the transcript of our conversation, so here it is. Dig in and enjoy the …
My Breakfast Routine Before Workouts
I’ve been experimenting with different breakfast options for decades. In 1998-1999, it was at least 80% fat while on a Cyclic Ketogenic Diet (CKD). For the last 12 years, I’ve mostly consumed Slow-Carb Diet options shared in The 4-Hour Body (e.g. like this low-carb, high-protein, breakfast you can make in under 3 minutes, though I now use …
My Evening Routine for Optimal Relaxation and Sleep
I’m often asked about my morning routine, which I detailed at length in a previous podcast. For me, a reliable nighttime routine is just as important. The short video below explains the exact protocol I use to wind down in the last 60 minutes of my day. Some of these tactics have been honed over many …
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EXCLUSIVE: Unpublished Material from NYT Magazine Story on Cancer Metabolism
This post is very exciting for me. It covers a subject I care deeply about (cancer), and it’s exclusive, unpublished material from a New York Times Magazine feature entitled “An Old Idea, Revived: Starve Cancer to Death.” Written by Sam Apple, this piece got a lot of attention. Now, here on this blog, you can …
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The Music a World-Class DJ Uses to Fall Asleep
I get asked about nighttime rituals a lot. Though I always ask high-profile podcast guests about their morning routines, the evening wind down can get neglected. So, what to do if you have trouble falling asleep? Or, like nearly all males in my family, you have severe onset insomnia? The morning might be a breeze, while …
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The Morning Cocktail I Drink Instead Of Coffee
Try this morning tea cocktail instead of coffee. It’s rocket fuel for the brain. I started experimenting with fat-plus-stimulant beverages in 1998 and 1999 while on the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD). For the above tea blend, I now add turmeric and ginger to the aged pu-erh, usually Rishi brand. The above video was shot while …
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Dr. Peter Attia on Life-Extension, Drinking Jet Fuel, Ultra-Endurance, Human Foie Gras, and More (#50)
“How do you balance the desire to live longer with the desire to perform well?” — Peter Attia, MD This episode delves into all types of performance enhancement and tracking — optimizing blood testing, drinking “jet fuel,” training for ultra-endurance sports, consuming synthetic ketones, using metabolic chambers, extending longevity by avoiding certain types of exercise, and much more. …
Human Foie Gras — A Golden Opportunity
To kick things off, what is foie gras? It can be explained with a short missive from our friend Wikipedia: The California foie gras law, California S.B. 1520, is a California State statute that prohibits the “force feed[ing of] a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size”… Former Senator John …
Is Beet Juice Really a Performance-Enhancing "Drug"? Digging In…
(Photo: Foodthinkers) The following is a guest post by Mark McClusky, the editor of Wired.com and founding editor of Wired Playbook. Previously, he was a reporter at Sports Illustrated and a member of the baseball analytics collective, Baseball Prospectus. Can “juicing” for performance enhancement sometimes involve juice alone? Beet juice, spinach, celery, or chard, perhaps? In …
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