“Do your own research” (Re: A Vegan’s Take on my video)
One of my viewers, “Unnatural Vegan” (UV) discussed my video What made the Ancient Egyptians Fat and Sick? on their channel. UV’s response video gained quite a bit of interest, amassing over 60,000 views, so I thought I would comment…
What made the ancient Egyptians Fat and Sick?
This is the transcript for my video of the same title published on July 27th, 2020 What was making ancient egyptians fat? The architect Hemiunu’s statue suggests he was overweight with a serious case of man boobs. National Geographic reported…
Less Breath: Better Health? (Mouth Breathing vs. Nasal Breathing)
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on April 12th, 2017. The hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” has done a great service to its viewers. While it has…
The Science of Internet Addiction & Willpower
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on April 12th, 2017. In September of 1848, a 25 year old named Phineas Gage was working on a railroad in…
Improve Willpower in 5 Mins | How Heart Rate Variability helps Brain Function
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on April 2nd, 2017. On March 3rd , I found myself in a quite ironic situation: While listening to “The Willpower…
How the Internet Redesigns your Mind
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on March 10th, 2017. Imagine for a second that everyone had a magical cube in their pockets. With the right permutation,…
Science of How OCD Works (Dealing with Brain Lock)
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on February 23rd, 2017. My first encounter with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder was Nicholas Cage’s character in the movie Matchstick men who…
How to get more quality sleep | (Science of Sleep Part 2)
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned,” originally posted on February 10th, 2017. I assume you’re here because you already understand that sleep is a top priority for good…
Why Sleep is Critical for the Body and Brain
The following is the transcript for the video by the same name on my channel “What I’ve Learned.” After reading The Sleep Revolution which is all about the importance of a good night’s sleep… I found it really hard to……
Why Exercise is so Underrated (The Link between Brain Power & Movement)
To understand the injustice that has been done to exercise, let’s pretend we’re back in 1995 and Nintendo is advertising the Nintendo 64. When marketing, they talk solely about the technical aspects of the machine and how it has a…
Why Habits form & How to build them [Transcript]
This is the transcript for my video on building habits by properly understanding why they form.
How to quit sugar & other unhealthy habits [Transcript]
Transcript for my video on how to approach quitting sugar.
Why Sugar is as Bad as Alcohol (Fructose, the Liver Toxin) [Transcript]
Transcript of my video about how fructose is metabolized in the liver similar to alcohol, causing all sorts of health complications.
Why sugar is addictive and in 80% of foods [Transcript]
Transcript for my video about the addictive nature of sugar.
Everything wrong with the “System” (Trust yourself) [Transcript]
The transcript for my video about some of the perils of accepting conventional practices without question.
Why your Body makes you Fat AND Hungry [Transcript]
The bare transcript for my youtube video of the same title. Explores some of the biological processes (namely insulin function) that affect weight gain
Stop procrastinating, Get Creative work done & use the Flow Loop
A specific strategy I use when I’m at my desk, staring procrastination in the face and I just need to start working.
Eating Once a Day: Questions
There were several questions about the “One Meal a Day” post, so I thought I’d answer a few
Why anti-Fat is completely misguided (and the mess it put us in)
The whole concept of anti-fat anti-cholesterol has no science to back it up
Longevity & Why I eat once a day
You don’t need to eat three meals a day, and when you do, you’re missing out on a whole host of health benefits.
How the internet ruins your productivity by design
So far, all brain research points in only one direction: Constant novelty at a click can cause addiction and harm your capacity for focus.