John Iovine
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Understanding Fat — The Secret To Getting Your Body Fat Under Control
America has a growing obesity problem We have gone from a country with a population obesity of less than 14% (1960) to a population obesity of over 38% (2014). The impact on the health of America’s population has been devastating, with related increases in metabolic syndrome that include diabetes and high blood pressure¹.
By John Iovine4 years ago in Longevity
Red Light Therapy Counteracts Age-Related Vision Loss
The retina ages faster than other organs in the body due to its high metabolic rate. By the age of 70 years olds, approximately 30% of our central rods have dies and our cones have reduced functionality. Recently use of 670 nm red light has been clinically proven to counteract this age-related vision loss. The improvement is only seen in older adults age 40 years old and older. The use of Red Light Therapy (RLT) to treat eye and vision-related issues is nothing new. Red Light Therapy has historically been used in clinical studies to treat:
By John Iovine4 years ago in Lifehack
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
An ancient Chinese medical practice call Acupuncture has been tested for weight loss. Acupuncture is rooted in the belief that the balance of vital energy influences a person’s health. When your vital energy is in balance, you’re healthy. Acupuncture helps balance a person’s vital energy by stimulating specific meridian points to promote circulation and healing.
By John Iovine4 years ago in Longevity
BioHacking with A Continuous Glucose Monitor
These monitors track the user’s blood sugar levels close to real-time without resorting to the standard blood stick test using a glucometer. The terms blood sugar and blood glucose mean the same thing and are used interchangeably.
By John Iovine4 years ago in Longevity
Ivermectin & Treating COVID-19
Dr. Peter McCullough Dr. Peter McCullough is an internist and cardiologist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Also, a professor of medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine. He led a group of international experts and published the first guidance for doctors on treating COVID-19 as an outpatient in the American Journal of Medicine.
By John Iovine4 years ago in Longevity
Yoni Beer, Made With The Essence Of A Woman
Yeah, it's exactly what you're thinking. Beer brewed using the vaginal secretions of a woman. Not just any woman, a young beautiful model. It's a selling point; the beer is a connection to a beautiful fantasy woman. I mean, the woman hired to take part in the manufacturing of this product is a Czech model. What betters a drink than to drink from her lips, so to speak.
By John Iovine5 years ago in Filthy
