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How can we enhance our lifespan and overall health? Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey shares the life-extending practices he follows on The Upgrade, including methods from his book, Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever, which reveals unexpected ways to combat aging.
Mytour’s Health Editor, Beth Skwarecki, delves into the longevity secrets she discovered during her visit to Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, a region identified as a Blue Zone by author Dan Buettner.
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This week’s episode highlights.
Insights from the interview with Dave Asprey.
Discussing self-experimentation for his book, Super Human:
I underwent the world’s most extensive stem cell procedure,
including injections in my brain, spine, every joint, and even my reproductive organs...You might say I’m crazy or hacking my biology. But consider this—I’ve suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries and chemically induced brain damage from living in a toxic mold environment as a child. I've successfully healed my brain...Now, it’s healthy. If I can do it with my challenging biological history, it’s possible for anyone.
On why he’s embracing the latest advancements in health science and technology.
The proof of the research is in my own body. I’m not feeling as great as I’d like, and I plan to outlive expectations. So I’ll take the insights from your study and volunteer as a human test subject. Every decision you make—from eating, moving, to sleeping—already makes you part of an experiment. Why not make it the one most likely to succeed? You might be wrong, but you’re less likely to be than if you don’t try. Let’s talk about ensuring you live a long life instead of waiting a century to see if something works—because by then, you’ll be long gone.
Insights from Beth Skwarecki’s journey to a Blue Zone.
On discovering the role of spirituality in the lives of the centenarians she interviewed:
Everyone I spoke with from the Nicoya Peninsula shared that long-living individuals often possess a sense of spirituality and are supported by their families. It's about having a meaningful reason to rise every morning—not just existing but living a full life with the support of loved ones. For those who are religious, it provides a sense of purpose on Earth. How much this affects physical health is unclear, but it seems vital for mental well-being.
For more of Dave’s insights on the latest longevity science and Beth’s experience in one of the world’s Blue Zones, we recommend tuning into the podcast!
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