Tools
534protocols, ranked by how often the world’s top health podcasts mention them.
- Use a CT Scan of the Chest for Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring▶ 1
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is obtained with a chest CT scan and can sometimes be self-ordered.
- Bench▶ 1
Use as support to assist squat practice and improve squat execution.
- StairMaster▶ 1
Example cardio machine for the fall/winter cardiovascular phase.
- Rhythm Plus 30-Day Test▶ 1
Salivary hormone testing tool used across the menstrual cycle; samples are taken about every other day for 15–16 total samples to map hormonal changes across the full cycle.
- Prilepin Chart▶ 1
Reference chart for organizing strength work by percentage of one-rep max and total reps.
- Bands on the Barbell▶ 1
Heavy bands attached to the barbell to create dynamic variable resistance; as you stand up during the lift, the bands tighten and increase downward resistance.
- Chains on the Barbell▶ 1
Chains attached to the barbell as a form of dynamic variable resistance.
- Blood Flow Restriction Cuff▶ 1
Cuff used on the arm or leg to restrict blood flow during low-load hypertrophy training.
- Water Filter Pitcher▶ 1
Pitcher-style water filter for repeated use; lower-cost option under $100. Mentioned as able to remove fluoride and other contaminants, with the Clearly Filtered pitcher cited as an example.
- Whole-House Water Filter▶ 1
Whole-house filtration system that connects to the home's piping to deliver purified water throughout the house; described as a higher-cost option around $2,000 or more.
- Berkey Filter System▶ 1
Intermediate-cost countertop filtration system for larger volumes of water; described as costing roughly $200-$500 and used to remove unwanted contaminants.
- Fasting Clinic Supervision▶ 1
For prolonged fasting, use supervised fasting clinics where micronutrients, vitamins, and electrolytes are monitored.
- Compression Gear▶ 1
Wear tight-fitting compression clothing immediately after an overly hard workout and keep it on as long as possible to help prevent or reduce soreness. Examples mentioned include compression pants or leggings, a long-sleeve compression shirt/rash guard, and compression socks.
- Force Transducer▶ 1
Use a force transducer with a standard movement and load to measure velocity day to day as a recovery or performance marker.
- Use Mouth Tape if Dry Mouth or Mouth Breathing Is Disrupting Sleep▶ 1
Recommended when waking with dry mouth, mouth breathing, snoring, or nighttime urination linked to mouth breathing; described as a first step for snoring.
- Use a Nasal Dilator▶ 1
Suggested alongside mouth tape to reduce mouth breathing, dry mouth, nighttime awakenings, and nighttime urination linked to mouth breathing.
- Use TimeShifter for Travel and Jet Lag▶ 1
App recommended for frequent travel; enter departure and destination information and it provides back-calculated guidance for light, stimulant, food, and hydration timing.
- Use an Inclined Pillow for Acid Reflux▶ 1
An inexpensive pillow that elevates the upper body can help if reflux is disturbing sleep.
- Use Separate Beds Pushed Together if Sharing a Room▶ 1
Suggested compromise to reduce sleep disruption from a partner.
- Use Separate Sheets if Sleeping With a Partner▶ 1
Suggested as a way to reduce partner-related sleep disruption.
- Manual Blood Pressure Cuff▶ 1
Preferred over automated cuffs for accuracy; involves a cuff plus stethoscope on the brachial artery with manual listening.
- Automated Blood Pressure Cuff▶ 1
Recommended as a home tool for blood pressure monitoring; Withings and OMRON were mentioned as decent options, though they tend to run high.
- Cannabis Patches▶ 1
Suggested as a non-smoking cannabis delivery option; patches were mentioned alongside tinctures, gums, and edibles as alternatives to smoking.
- CT Angiogram▶ 1
Used to assess calcification and soft plaque in coronary arteries and guide how aggressively to lower ApoB; absence of calcification and soft plaque suggests coronary arteries are still grossly normal.
- Colonoscopy▶ 1
Recommended as the screening tool for colon cancer prevention because polyps can be seen on colonoscopy; screening should occur no later than age 40.
- Use Bluetooth Headphones▶ 1
Presented as acceptable from an EMF standpoint; the guest says he uses Bluetooth headphones and is not worried because the power levels are tiny and far below concerning ranges.
- Use a cooling vest▶ 1
Cooling vests are cited as a way to expose yourself to cold and grow brown fat over about 10 days.
- Use neoprene boots▶ 1
Neoprene boots can reduce foot and ankle pain during cold exposure.
- Beanie▶ 1
Wear during cold exposure, especially in windy outdoor conditions, to protect the ears/head, reduce dizziness or brain freeze, and help tolerate staying in for 1–2 minutes.
- Light Therapy for Scalp▶ 1
Used to increase blood flow to the scalp and support stem cell and melanocyte populations; discussed as a blood-flow-based approach, not a robust standalone regrowth method.