When I think about the 90s, I can’t help but feel like it was one of the best times to grow up. There was a simplicity to life that’s hard to find today. The internet was just beginning to take shape—no endless social media feeds, no constant notifications. Logging onto the internet back then felt... Continue Reading →
Household Toxins & Detox Tips: Protecting Your Health at Home
Your home is a place of safety and comfort, but did you know that many common household items contain toxins that can pose long-term health risks? From the food we eat to the products we use, harmful chemicals can enter our bodies, leading to issues ranging from hormone disruption to cancer risk. Below, we’ll explore... Continue Reading →
Optimize Your Metabolism: Balance Sunlight and Blue Light
The leptin-melanocortin pathway is a key system in your body that helps manage hunger and energy use. Here's how it works: leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, communicates with the brain (specifically, the hypothalamus) to signal how much energy your body has stored in the form of fat. When there is enough stored energy, leptin tells the... Continue Reading →
Answering the Call of Adventure
Right now, I’m feeling stagnant. My life feels like it’s in neutral—I’m just surviving, going through the motions. But lately, there’s been something stirring deep inside, a “call” that’s growing impossible to ignore. It's not just any call, but the call of adventure—the yearning to explore, experience, discover, and even get lost. This is a... Continue Reading →
Americans and Screen Time: The Impact of Blue Light on Hormones, Dopamine, and Fertility
In today’s digital age, screens have become an inseparable part of our daily lives. Americans now spend, on average, over 35% of their day looking at screens, whether it's a smartphone, computer, television, or tablet. That's more than eight hours a day immersed in digital media, a staggering figure that has profound implications on our... Continue Reading →
Comprehensive Guide to Melanotan 2: What It Is, Benefits, Risks, and Dosing
Melanotan 2 (MT2) has gained significant attention in the fitness, bodybuilding, and tanning communities for its ability to promote tanning and enhance skin pigmentation. However, like any supplement or peptide, it’s essential to fully understand what Melanotan 2 is, its benefits, potential side effects, and proper dosing protocols before using it. This guide covers everything... Continue Reading →
EARN YOUR BOOZE!
Who We Are At Earn Your Booze (EYB), we believe in living life to the fullest, embracing balance, and optimizing both health and enjoyment. Our mission is to empower individuals to earn their right to enjoy life's pleasures, especially when it comes to alcohol. By combining fitness, nutrition, and wellness with responsible drinking, we guide... Continue Reading →
The Love Language Trap: Perpetuating Insecurities and Avoiding Self-Improvement
In recent years, the concept of "love languages" has gained significant popularity. Originating from Dr. Gary Chapman's book, "The 5 Love Languages," this idea proposes that individuals express and receive love in five distinct ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. While understanding these preferences can certainly aid... Continue Reading →
Social Media Is Killing Your Drive
Do you constantly procrastinate? Spend your free time endlessly scrolling social media? Experience brain fog, fatigue and anxiety? Always feeling depressed? Feel like you are constantly "missing out" on life because of what you see on social media? If this sounds even remotely like you, it might be time for a dopamine "detox". What Even... Continue Reading →
36 Years
As I cross this threshold of "early 30s" I take inventory of my previous 35 years. I have lived and experienced more in my first 35 than most people will in a lifetime. Hardships, pain, struggle, love, heartbreak, war, homelessness, success and defeat. I have worn many different hats over the years, son, brother, high... Continue Reading →