Tools
534protocols, ranked by how often the world’s top health podcasts mention them.
- Stu Smith Guide to Navy SEAL Prep▶ 1
Recommended as a downloadable prep program for people trying to enter the SEAL pipeline.
- Skateboard▶ 1
Used as the medium for art therapy and recovery after hospitalization.
- Use an Uncomfortable Chair for Creative Work▶ 1
Use a chair that is not overly comfortable for writing or focused work so comfort does not become the focus.
- Pool▶ 1
Access to a pool for treading water, swimming, and push-off drills from the bottom of the pool to support lymphatic drainage.
- Use a Pillow That Keeps the Head From Falling Back▶ 1
Use a pillow that is not super flat so the head is not tilted down or falling back; slight elevation, especially when side sleeping, may help lymphatic clearance.
- Under-Eye Patches▶ 1
Under-eye patches may help by providing gentle pressure that encourages lymph out of the area; the pressure itself may matter more than added ingredients.
- Noise-Canceling Headphones▶ 1
Recommended for loud environments to reduce the need to turn volume up too high and thereby help protect hearing.
- Study-With-Me Audio/Video Channels▶ 1
Host uses online 'study with me' channels while working as a possible focus aid and source of cognitive enhancement.
- Satellite Communicator▶ 1
Recommended by example for remote trips; host specifically mentions a Zolio satellite communicator that pairs with a phone and satellite to send and receive text messages, though not phone calls, helping maintain safety while reducing stress.
- Duolingo▶ 1
Used as a bounded phone activity with a clear endpoint; guest does one or two lessons in the morning as an alternative to endless scrolling.
- Language Learning Apps▶ 1
Used as bounded phone activities with a clear endpoint; guest does one or two sessions as part of a healthier phone-use pattern.
- New York Times Games▶ 1
Used as bounded phone activities with a sense of completion or satiety, unlike endless-scroll social media.
- Mirena IUD▶ 1
Progesterone IUD used to suppress endometriosis or adenomyosis; also serves as birth control and can last up to 8 years. Mentioned as the most common progesterone IUD used, including after surgery.
- Kyleena IUD▶ 1
Smaller progesterone IUD preferred for young girls who have not had children; contrasted with Mirena as slightly smaller.
- Halogen Bulbs▶ 1
Use halogen bulbs as a near-equivalent to classic incandescent bulbs when incandescents are unavailable; they are a type of incandescent.
- Incandescent Desk Lamp▶ 1
Use a 40-watt incandescent desk lamp to supplement indoor LED environments; discussed in a workplace study where desk lamps improved color perception.
- Dimmer Switch for Halogen or Incandescent Lighting▶ 1
Use a dimmer switch with incandescent or halogen bulbs; dimming increases infrared output relative to visible brightness, extends bulb life, and can reduce circadian disruption in the evening.
- Windows in Classrooms▶ 1
Classrooms should have windows to support healthier light exposure for children.
- Incandescent Lights in Classrooms▶ 1
Add some incandescent lights in classrooms as a strategy to improve the light environment for children.
- Candlelight▶ 1
Use candlelight as a low-cost source of long-wavelength light in the evening. An odorless pure beeswax candle can be used safely, such as while reading.
- Halogen Lamp▶ 1
Use a halogen lamp as a low-cost indoor source of more balanced, full-spectrum light. Keep one in a kitchen or other morning-use area for early-day light exposure.
- Use Incandescent Light Instead of White LEDs▶ 1
Prefer candles or incandescent lighting over white LED light; host specifically states incandescents are better than LEDs.
- Continuous Ketone Monitor▶ 1
Continuously test ketones to confirm ketosis. Wearing a ketone monitor for a month can provide useful insights into how the body responds.
- Compounding Pharmacy▶ 1
Recommended source for peptides; specifically a high-quality compounding pharmacy that removes or cleans out LPS.
- Go to a yoga studio▶ 1
Use a yoga studio as a supportive environment for practicing yoga, especially if your home environment is not conducive to it.
- Use Software That Suppresses Notifications Unless You Deliberately Unlock Them▶ 1
Software that suppresses notifications unless you intentionally enter a code to reveal them, reducing compulsive checking.
- Video Workouts▶ 1
Used as the format for cardio workouts; 30-minute sessions, sometimes with an added 10–15 minute stretch at the beginning or end.
- Endocannabinoid System Genetic Test▶ 1
Swab-based test that reports features of your endocannabinoid system, including likelihood of negative effects from cannabis.
- Barbell Pad on Low Bar in Squat Rack▶ 1
Place a barbell pad on a low bar in a squat rack to support the top of the rear foot more comfortably than a bench during split-stance work.
- Garmin▶ 1
Wearable device used to measure steps and sleep; guest says they find it useful.