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Just Add COLD to Amplify the Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Everyone wants to AMPLIFY their EXERCISE.

Did you know increasing the benefits of exercise can be as simple as adding cold to the outdoors?!

We all know the incredible health benefits of spending time outdoors—whether it’s reducing stress, boosting energy, or enhancing overall well-being. If you need …

LOVE: The Ultimate Brain and Body Booster

Love isn’t just a warm, fuzzy feeling. It’s a full-body, brain-boosting, heart-healing superpower! Whether it’s romantic love, the love of a friend, or even the love from hugging your dog, it can do incredible things for your health.

Your Brain on Love: A Chemical …

Get Your Hands Dirty for a HEALTHIER Brain

Ready to give your brain a SERIOUS workout? You’ll have to get your hands dirty!

Why Your Hands are SECRET Brain Boosters

Did you know that a HUGE chunk of your brain is dedicated to hand movements? It’s true! And here’s the kicker: using your hands can SUPERCHARGE your memory, attention, …

Why you NEED to Get Out in the Sun!

Morning Sunshine: Your ULTIMATE Biohack

Did you know that your path to AMAZING health is as simple as 10 minutes of direct sunlight first thing in the morning?! NOTE: Sun even on cloudy days.

Circadian Entropy is the fancy neuroscience name for this: Embrace Sunshine: Your Ticket to Boosted …

Unplug to Recharge: Time to Digital Detox for the Health of it

What is the best way to close out summer?!

Answer from the experts (& Dr. Stilp herself):  Send a day (or 3) in Detox

  • BioHack your brain
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Improve sleep
  • Increase productivity
  • Cultivate deeper connection with self and others
  • Simply, explore and experience …

A DOG a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

To be the healthiest, it may be time to add a dog (or another) to your family.

The Health Benefits of Canine Companionship are Numerous!

Neuroscientists can now confirm what many …

BioHack Your Gut Microbiome

We have all heard ‘Follow Your GUT’..  it is a REAL thing!

More and more research supports the GUT Microbiome as the most important PATH to health and wellness.

Our gut is made up of trillions of bacteria that help our bodies do everything from synthesizing vitamins …

Use Your Body to Heal Your Body

It is time to PUMP up your STRENGTH!

Did you know that there is more to strengthen than simply hitting the gym to pump iron?!

The human body is the most INCREDIBLE machine on the planet with a BUILT IN system to STRENGTHEN.  And, strengthen is the 3rd pillar …