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2020 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals for Health, Longevity & Performance

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Here are a few of my favorite health, fitness and longevity products that are currently on sale (November 23-December 6, 2020).

But remember, do not fall into the huge negative impact that hyper consumerism has on our planet by purchasing things you don’t need or won’t improve you or a loved one’s life. Spend consciously.

My Top 3 Recommendations

Onnit’s Total Human free 7-day trial (good while supplies last). Their full Black Friday deals run from 11/26 through 12/6 include:

  • 25% OFF SUPPLEMENTS
  • 20% OFF NUTRITION 
  • 10% OFF FITNESS EQUIPMENT
  • 30% (AND UP) OFF APPAREL
  • 50% OFF ONNIT 6 PROGRAMS
  • UP TO 60% OFF DOORBUSTERS

Purity Organic Coffee — My favorite and the healthiest coffee available, with 2x the antioxidants of other leading brands and lab tested to ensure their coffee is free of mold and mycotoxins. I love their decaf! 20% off everything + free shipping with code BF20. (11/26-11/30)

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Viome — The leading company in microbiome and individualized health testing. Get 50% off your first month on all plans with code DECODED. Their Health Intelligence test (which measures microbiome, biological age, stress response plus mitochondrial, cellular and immune health) is only $199 (normally $599 so I got one!). Their Gut Intelligence (microbiome) test is only $119 (normally $299). Get an additional $10 off with code TROY10.

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How an Additional Clearlight Sauna Full-Spectrum Heater Improved my Sauna Experience & Benefits

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I love my Clearlight Sanctuary Y sauna (read/watch my full review here)! It’s one of the things I look forward to each day.

But as I mentioned in a previous article about hacking your sauna experience, I’m constantly looking for ways to maximize the time I spend doing something, including my sauna time. 

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How to Quit Caffeine (aka Caffeine Reset)

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Today, caffeine is America’s most popular drug — it’s an energy-boosting, focus-enhancing superfood. But there is a downside — many people feel like they need to consume greater and greater amounts of caffeine to feel any “buzz”. Unfortunately, this is just caffeine tolerance building up.

Interesting article: 7 Surprising Signs You Might Want To Cut Back On Caffeine

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Caffeine definitely has its advantages. Research has shown that the moderate, long-term use of caffeine may provide benefits such as: improving memory, boosting testosterone, warding off Alzheimer’s, reducing the risk of kidney stones, reducing weight (by suppressing appetite), and providing protection from type-2 diabetes.

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How to Properly Clean a Chest Freezer Cold Plunge, Step-by-Step

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I discuss how I built my chest freezer ice plunge in a previous article and one of the most frequent questions I get is, “How do I keep it clean?”

Properly maintaining a chest freezer is really important to not only extend the life of your freezer but also to keep the water sanitized, especially if you’re dipping your head under.

To maintain clean water you have to make sure to filter and sanitize the water on a continuous basis.

  • Filtering removes debris. You can use an aquarium filter like the Marineland Magnum Filter and an Evob Skimmer net. I run the filter 24/7.
  • Sanitization kills bacteria. Sanitization methods includes adding hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and Epsom salt to the water and using an ozone generator. UPDATE: I have now added an ozone generator. More on that here.

Taking care of those two methods and showering prior to getting in (especially if you’re sweaty) is important for extending the life of the water.

But it’s also important to do a through cleaning on a reoccurring basis. I empty and clean my tank every 3-4 months.

Here’s what you’ll need and how to do it.

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Hack Your Sauna Experience for Increased Benefits

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I’m constantly looking for ways to maximize the time I spend doing something, including my sauna time. Through extensive research, I have found ways to improve the sauna experience and increase the benefits you get from it (because there are a lot). 

I’ve broken down the hacks into Pre-Sauna (before you get in the sauna), Intra-Sauna (while you’re spending time in the sauna), Post-Sauna (what to do after your sauna session) and a few upgrades you can do if you have a Jacuzzi Clearlight sauna.

Keep in mind, this is just what I do. I would love to hear from you in the comments below.

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