I wanted to share the routine and the framework that I have developed for optimizing my own health after years and years of obsession over reading the cutting-edge research when it comes to longevity, many self-experimentation biohacking experiments, and what has worked with people that I coach and help on their own health journeys. I also strongly believe that life is boring without variation, and it's easy to get too rigid when it comes to health optimization and miss out on some of the best things in life due to trying to get to bed at the perfect time or being stressed around your health goals.

You did the work. You got the blood test, looked past the "normal" ranges, and now you have your true metabolic health scores: your Fasting Insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c, and Triglyceride:HDL ratio. This isn't a final grade; it's your starting point. This is the data you need to build a precise, effective plan. So, what's next?

Chronic inflammation is a silent driver of disease. Learn key blood markers and how to lower them. Donate blood with GoodLabs and get free testing.

We are not broken; our environment is. Chronic illness has become normal because incentives reward treatment, not prevention. The post argues that most metabolic and cardiovascular disease is preventable, that confusion around health benefits entrenched interests, and that the fastest path back to baseline is simple: real food, daily movement, morning light, quality sleep, and toxin minimization. It closes with a practical call to donate blood and receive free preventive testing with GoodLabs.

If you’ve ever gotten a blood test back, you’re familiar with the routine. You scan the list, see your numbers fall within or near the "standard range," and your doctor gives you a thumbs-up and says you are “normal” before sending you on your way. But for those of us serious about optimizing our health or achieving peak performance a critical question arises: Is "normal" good enough? In reality, the "normal" range on your lab report is typically just a statistical average of the population, however, the average health status of people across the globe is in rapid decline as seen by rises in diseases like: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease.

You donated blood. They gave you a cookie and juice. You left feeling good about yourself. But where did your blood actually go? Most donors never find out. You get a generic thank-you text. Maybe an email saying your blood helped save lives. But that's it. Here's the real journey your blood takes from donation to transfusion—and why every step matters.

You want to donate blood in San Francisco. Maybe it's your first time. Maybe you've donated before but you're looking for a new center. Either way, you need to know where to go, what to expect, and which centers offer the best experience. Here's everything you need to know about donating blood in SF.

You want to donate blood. Maybe you've been thinking about it for months. Maybe you just heard about it today. Either way, you have questions. Can you actually donate? What disqualifies you? What happens if you show up and get turned away? Here's everything you need to know.

Regular blood testing is a powerful tool for early detection, personalized health optimization, and tracking long-term trends. Done strategically, it provides actionable insights to improve wellbeing while helping prevent serious conditions.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, yet less than 3% of eligible people donate, causing chronic shortages. Regular donation saves lives, benefits donors’ health, and strengthens the system’s resilience.

Blood donation is a proven biohack that lowers PFAS, supports heart health, and boosts metabolism—while saving lives. It’s the rare intervention that benefits both you and society.