The 5G towers down the street aren’t ideal, but the devices (esp. our phones) we keep close to us and use every day are what we should pay more attention to. We rely on our phones constantly, and getting rid of them isn’t realistic. Here’s what you can do instead: 1) Turn off 5G in your settings. 2) Only use Wi-Fi OR Cell Data —> Never both. Ideally Wi-Fi and rest of your phone on airplane mode. 3) Keep your phone on airplane mode whenever you carry it on your body. 4) Avoid holding your devices next to your brain or reproductive organs. Use headphones or speaker for phone calls, use a pillow or a table to put separation from a laptop. 5) Keep your phone and all devices out of the bedroom (and unplug Wi-Fi) for better sleep quality. 6) When you turn your cell data back on, give it 5-10 seconds to reconnect away from your body (this is when RF-EMF output is the highest). Using technology intentionally is the best way to reduce RF-EMF exposure and minimize the stress it may have on your biology. Comment “EMF” and I’ll send you my full two hour podcast with Alec Zeck, @d_alec_zeck, where we dove deep into practical tips about light, EMFs, and our mission @daylight.kids.

In my opinion a candle or a campfire is the gold standard for the healthiest light to use at nighttime. Fire is extremely warm (<2000K), dim, and contains a vast amount of red + infrared light. This is the signal humans have used to wind down for all of existence. A warm incandescent is almost identical to a candle or campfire light spectrum and that is why I think they are the best option for night time lighting in a modern world. Red LEDs are cool and have been the mainstay recommendation in the biohacking world for years now. However I am not a fan of purely red light, the lack of infrared, the high flicker, or the high price point for a higher quality version. This is why we have made low wattage, ultra warm and Edison style incandescents (2100K) @daylightco - so everyone can access a low cost and high quality nighttime lighting. The bulbs sold out in 3 days when we launched but are now back in stock! COMMENT “BULBS” and I’ll send you the link to grab a pack 💡

The process of traveling is unfortunately one of the most detrimental things you can do to your health, and the EMF exposure certainly plays a part in that. In my opinion the airport RF exposure and the airplane magnetic field exposure due to the turbines and onboard power distribution system are my biggest EMF concerns. Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do to shield magnetic field exposure, but the good thing is unless you are on a long haul flight it really isn’t worth stressing about. I need to do more measurements to confirm this, but from my initial readings + a paper I found the lowest magnetic field exposure on airplane would be in the aisle seats towards the back of the plane. Stay tuned for more confirmation on this as I have a few flights coming up + more tips on mitigating the stressors of travel. PS the airport scanner is much less of a worry than the phone in your pocket.

Whole food form of PUFAs, especially Omega 3s, are a superfood in winter time, because they uncouple your mitochondria and influence metabolism to be better suited for a colder environment. Fat oxidation will be up-regulated, and the ability for your body to produce heat will also increase. The concern of high oxidative/inflammatory load of PUFAs is far less of a concern in winter time because there is less heat + light available (drivers of oxidation in unstable fats). Now this doesn’t mean you should be guzzling highly processed canola oil for breakfast…but rather thinking about nutrient dense whole food fat sources such as: - fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.) - pastured lamb + pork - nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.) - bone marrow Getting cold, eating higher fat, and uncoupling your mitochondria will also allow your body to produce more light internally (infrared + weak UV). Fascinating new research is just starting to scratch the surface of our complex metabolic + respiratory cellular processes. The importance of DHA especially in winter can not be understated. Regardless, this is not an Rx for only eating fat (keto) and an absurd amount of PUFAs this winter…it is simply a perspective to consider the importance of seasonality + cyclicality in our diet based on geographical location. Metabolic adaption is a flex of a healthy individual, why not give it shot this winter. There is a reason cold water fish have higher PUFA/DHA content, there is a reason why nuts are available in late fall. Embrace winter - the greatest season for deep thinking + character development - to get the full human experience 🐟 ❄️ COMMENT “PUFA” and ill send you my free substack article about thriving in winter time through uncoupling your mitochondria.

You don't need to supplement Vitamin D to feel good in the winter. In fact it could do more harm than good. You should: 1. embrace cold 2. eat seasonally 3. prioritize outdoors time 4. embrace restorative cyclicality

benefits of living a more feral lifestyle: microbiome diversity that is >3x higher than the upper end of the reference range. i think im going to keep walking barefoot, drinking unfiltered mountain stream water, eating raw meat and avoiding normal personal care products.