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A Man Embraces His Power

• Augustine, 49, shares his journey about health goals and life aspirations with Marc David. As the owner of a CrossFit gym, he is eager to learn the strategies and approaches to increasing his longevity. 
• A key concept in the longevity universe is that of our “health span,” which is the length of our lives spent in good health and free from chronic disease. While it’s good to focus on longevity, it’s equally important to consider how we can maintain our health as long into the future as possible.
• As this episode explores, physical fitness is not the only type of fitness that is important. Mental and emotional health, relationships, and spirituality are also vital aspects of one’s wellbeing, and necessary for a long and healthy life.
• When it comes to longevity, it’s easy to stray into perfectionism, which ultimately can hamper our progress with health and well-being. 
• Ironically, the more we learn about longevity (often referred to as “bio-hacking” or “DIY biology”), the easier it is to become hyperfocused on all the strategies we can use to increase it. Getting clear on what your personal goals are, learning how to weed out what’s not useful to your unique longevity quest, and staying out of overwhelm is key.

How Preventive Medicine and Slow Living Will Change Your Life

• Adiel and Chad discuss how what we know about cured meats and mouthwash may not necessarily be true. They discuss why Dr. Nathan Bryan advises against mouthwash and why cured meats may not deserve a bad rap.
• It is found that a majority of the population has the herpes simplex virus, which lies dormant or may come alive due to the amino acids lysine and arginine.
• It is important to verify any data, study or research same as any news that we consume. Research could be funded by someone with an agenda or a financial interest in certain results and could be skewed.
• Getting enough veggies in the diet doesn’t just mean eating more salads. You can get your veggies by doing simple stir fries, warm rice bowls, and juicing as Adiel and Chad explain.
• Chewing slowly is good for health, digestion, and for helping the body create more nitric oxide. It is a part of the slow living trend that recommends doing things more mindfully, with greater focus, and without rushing.