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“Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that engages the mind and body through physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Robust scientific evidence has demonstrated that yoga benefits both mental and physical health.”

“NSDR is not meditation. It is self-directed relaxation that restores mental and physical vigor and teaches you how to relax. The allure of NSDR is that it doesn’t take much time commitment: Dr. Huberman uses a daily 10 to 20-minute NSDR practice (you can find an NSDR protocol read by Dr. Huberman on YouTube) to restore lost sleep or to recharge during the day.”

“Sleep stood out as the single most common change, and among those who rated sleep as a major effect, nearly all described sleeping better. Many participants reported spending more time on contemplative practices such as meditation or mindfulness, often alongside greater stress management.”

“On one day, participants consumed a standardized meal at home at 7 p.m., reported to the laboratory at 9 p.m., and were not permitted to sleep until 7 a.m. During the night, participants were allowed to engage in quiet activities and eat low-protein fruits and vegetables as snacks.”

“Dr. Roland Griffiths is a clinical pharmacologist at Johns Hopkins and one of the world's foremost researchers on the psychedelic compound psilocybin. Learn more about Dr. Roland R. Griffiths Johns Hopkins Profile - Roland R. Griffiths. List of Publications.”

“Online resources that combine healthful practices and feedback may be beneficial for some people with depression but tapping into the benefits of less modern practices may be beneficial, too. Ancient practices, such as heat exposure, long-distance running, and fasting may promote mental well-being.”

“Mindfulness has emerged as a powerful strategy for breaking harmful habits like overeating because it helps people be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they eat. In this Aliquot, Dr. Ashley Mason and Dr. Darya Rose describe how mindfulness can help prevent overeating.”

Tim Ferriss discusses ketosis, the gut microbiome, and monitoring biomarkers to promote performance.

“Adequate, quality sleep is essential for the body's recovery and repair, promoting optimal physical and mental health. Getting a good night's sleep can be challenging, especially in our modern world, but we can take steps to overcome those challenges. In this Aliquot, we present a mashup of our best resources on sleep, featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Satchin Panda, and me.”