Episode
#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
1:12:42
Published: Mon Jul 15 2019
Description
Teemu Arina is a technology entrepreneur, author and a leader in the field of biohacking. The Biohacker's Handbook is one of my favourite resources over the last few years and I've been looking forward to sitting down with Teemu - one of the Co-Authors for a long time. Today we delve deep into the world of biohacking with one of the best minds in the industry. Expect learn why bilberries are badass hardcore blueberries, which morning drink blend Teemu recommends, why hot and cold therapy might be the easiest way to live longer and what the 5 fundamental systems are which you should be focussing on as a biohacker. Extra Stuff: Buy The Biohacker's Handbook - https://biohackingbook.com Follow Teemu on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tar1na Inside Tracker Blood Tests - https://www.insidetracker.com Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Timo Arena, author of the Biohackers Handbook, discusses his lifestyle and how he prefers to connect with people he has already met instead of spending time in airplanes or eating airport food.
00:00 - 03:20 (03:20)
Summary
Timo Arena, author of the Biohackers Handbook, discusses his lifestyle and how he prefers to connect with people he has already met instead of spending time in airplanes or eating airport food.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
The 20-80 principle, named after Italian mathematician Mr. Pareto, applies to many areas of life including economy, nature, and even the way we work.
03:20 - 09:37 (06:16)
Summary
The 20-80 principle, named after Italian mathematician Mr. Pareto, applies to many areas of life including economy, nature, and even the way we work. Measuring and tracking ourselves can help us understand the principles of the 20-80 rule and ultimately increase our overall efficiency.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
Many people who are drawn to biohacking seek solutions to the struggles they face in modern society.
09:37 - 16:37 (07:00)
Summary
Many people who are drawn to biohacking seek solutions to the struggles they face in modern society. These individuals may be high street investors or real estate brokers working long hours, and they may find benefits in practices such as the ketogenic diet.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker explains that there is a dose response curve for many health-related things, including red light therapy, antioxidants, nootropics, and medicinal mushroom extracts.
16:37 - 22:44 (06:06)
Summary
The speaker explains that there is a dose response curve for many health-related things, including red light therapy, antioxidants, nootropics, and medicinal mushroom extracts. Additionally, artificially tilting the body in one direction, such as constantly increasing heart rate, is not healthy and often leads to side effects like increased heart rate.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the health benefits of traditional sauna culture and the discovery of heat shock proteins at a cellular level.
22:44 - 31:49 (09:04)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the health benefits of traditional sauna culture and the discovery of heat shock proteins at a cellular level.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests biomarkers to track to determine sleep quality, including the amount of deep sleep, highly sensitive C-reactive protein to track inflammation, and lipid biomarkers to track cholesterol.
31:49 - 39:08 (07:18)
Summary
The speaker suggests biomarkers to track to determine sleep quality, including the amount of deep sleep, highly sensitive C-reactive protein to track inflammation, and lipid biomarkers to track cholesterol.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
Understanding how your liver metabolizes substances like alcohol or caffeine can help you make informed decisions about your consumptions.
39:08 - 44:53 (05:45)
Summary
Understanding how your liver metabolizes substances like alcohol or caffeine can help you make informed decisions about your consumptions. Supplements like N-acetylcysteine can aid in the breakdown of metabolites like acetaldehyde from alcohol.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
Hydration is important in the morning, but adding spruce sprout powder or amla extract can give an extra boost.
44:53 - 51:02 (06:08)
Summary
Hydration is important in the morning, but adding spruce sprout powder or amla extract can give an extra boost. Fasting can also be beneficial, while excessive caffeine can be detrimental to adrenal gland activation.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
Coordination and micro-movements can improve the connections in corpus callosum, while investing in ergonomics and incorporating movement into recovery days can promote long-term brain health and longevity.
51:02 - 1:01:42 (10:40)
Summary
Coordination and micro-movements can improve the connections in corpus callosum, while investing in ergonomics and incorporating movement into recovery days can promote long-term brain health and longevity.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how genetic testing can be used for personalized health through identifying biomarkers such as lipids and glucose.
1:01:42 - 1:10:14 (08:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses how genetic testing can be used for personalized health through identifying biomarkers such as lipids and glucose. They mention companies such as 23andMe, DNA Fit, Prometheus, Chronomix, and Dante Labs that provide genetic testing services.
Episode#086 - Teemu Arina - The Biohacker's Biohacker
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker encourages people to do their own research and try sleep optimization techniques for themselves, and highlights the importance of preparing for sleep throughout the day.
1:10:14 - 1:12:27 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker encourages people to do their own research and try sleep optimization techniques for themselves, and highlights the importance of preparing for sleep throughout the day.