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June 9, 2026

Under Pressure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

MD HYPERBARIC

From elite athletes and biohackers to fitness enthusiasts, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has become one of the hottest trends in recovery and wellness. Originally developed to treat serious medical conditions such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds, HBOT has increasingly moved into the mainstream, where it is promoted for sports recovery, athletic performance, cognitive health, and overall wellbeing.

Inside a hyperbaric chamber, atmospheric pressure is increased to levels two to three times above normal sea level pressure, allowing the body to absorb significantly more oxygen than it can under ordinary conditions. HBOT is often prescribed after surgery because the increased oxygenation in the bloodstream helps promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and stimulate tissue regeneration. But its potential benefits extend beyond medical recovery and have numerous overall health benefits as well.

The protocols for treatment, however, and the chambers themselves, differ significantly between a medical facility and a wellness spa. I have done HBOT several times at Restore Hyper Wellness. A recent visit to MD Hyperbaric gave me the opportunity to experience how a medical-grade treatment differs from the wellness version. Read More

May 4, 2026

Pampered in Style

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Relax and unwind with this collection of restorative clothing, scents, and technology. Immerse yourself in sounds and aromas to sooth body and soul.

CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: BOWERS & WILKINS PX8 FLAGSHIP NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES $749. The ultimate combination of exceptional sound, premium materials, and sophisticated design for an immersive audio experience.

RADILUM ALABASTER PETITE PORTABLE LAMP $155. Creating a soft and relaxing glow, this alabaster lamp is carved from genuine natural stone with a luminescence that passes through real mineral veining.

OLUKAI KIPE’A HEU WOMEN’S FUZZY SLIDE SLIPPER SANDALS $100. Part slipper. Part sandal. Pure comfort in fluffy shearling-wrapped coziness.

ALAÏA CROPPED CASHMERE BLEND WRAP TOP $2750. This ballet-inspired cashmere top features a cropped waist to highlight the long wraparound ties. Let them drape in front or back. Read More

April 11, 2026

Seed Oils: The Hot Topic

Last summer I hosted a dinner for my book, Surfer Stories. Asking my guests, world famous surfer Garrett McNamara and family among them, if they had any dietary restrictions, he said, “No seed oils, please”. This was the first time I’d heard that, but have increasingly since then, and noticed a trend with snack foods promoting their use of beef tallow instead of seed oils.

For many years, seed oils like safflower, corn, and canola were considered the healthy oil of choice, positioned as a better alternative to animal fats like butter, lard, beef tallow, and other saturated fats. In the 1950’s, the American Heart Association had recommended polyunsaturated fats from seed oils as part of a heart-healthy diet. But recently seed oils have come under fire — and now thought to be a far worse alternative.

In ancient societies, animal fats were the primary sources of fat in human diets. Their essential nutrients like fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, and omega-3 fatty acids, were crucial for various bodily functions, including brain development, immune function, and hormone regulation. Read More

March 15, 2026

Biohack Your Stress

NUROPOD VAGUS NERVE STIMULATOR

Back in January, we featured vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in 31 Days of Wellness, and VNS devices, the hot new trend in biohack tools. Knowing there was much more on the topic than could fit into the short 31 Day posts, we wanted to go in for a deeper dive…

Vagus Nerve Stimulation was originally used as a medical neuromodulation treatment for epilepsy and seizure control, as well as severe psychological disorders such as depression. The invasive VNS devices used were surgically implanted pulse generators that resembled a pacemaker, and shown to have about 50% efficacy, which was considered beneficial as a treatment.

In the past decade, the effect of VNS on general psychological and cognitive functioning has gained a lot of attention in the health and wellness space, with the introduction of non-invasive VNS methods shown to be capable of activating the vagus nerve, similarly to the invasive techniques, for overall wellbeing. Read More

January 24, 2026

Is “Microdosing” GLP-1 Right for You?

SERENA WILLIAMS IS RO’s GLP-1 AMBASSADOR

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have completely transformed the weight loss industry since their introduction and are seemingly part of the news cycle every day. The latest is the launch of Wegovy in a pill form, with others slated to follow. These drugs have reshaped not just the landscape of obesity treatment, but metabolic health beyond the scale.

Almost all of us have friends and family whose dramatic weight loss has been hard to miss as a result of GLP-1s. Then there have been the powerhouse celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, and athletes like Serena Williams, inspiring an even wider population to take these drugs, now readily available on numerous telehealth platforms like AgelessRx, Noom, and RO, for which Serena Williams is the spokesperson. Recent polls indicate 1 in 10 adults in the US have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss or diabetes.

GLP-1 drugs were initially designed to help manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but along with that came the side effect of dramatic weight loss. That led to the development of these medications specifically for weight management. Although there are many brand names for GLP-1s, there are essentially only two drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Both mimic the hormone GLP-1, or glucagon like peptide 1 (tirzepatide mimics both GLP-1 and GIP, or gastric inhibitory polypeptide hormone) which controls the release of insulin from the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels. They also slow gastric emptying so you stay full longer, reducing appetite and increasing satiety. Read More

January 1, 2026

31 Days of Wellness

Happy New Year and welcome to 31 Days of Wellness! Follow along all month as we take a daily dive into the world of restorative health and fitness with practices and treatments like breathwork, sound meditation, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, Pilates, IV drips, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, microdosing, rolfing, reiki, NAD+, Salt Therapy, and many of the other wellness therapies — old and new — that people are embracing for overall wellbeing and longevity.

The wellness industry has exploded in the last few years and we are going to be navigating the plethora of offerings — old and new! Love to hear your suggestions too!

JANUARY 1: DHARMA YOGA

Yoga is hardly a new wellness practice. It has been around for over 5000 years, originating in ancient India. Modern yoga started to gain popularity in the 60’s and 70’s as part of the hippie culture, but exploded in participation in the 80’s and 90’s as a fitness movement, the physical style and focus very different from its spiritual and meditative origins.

Sri Dharma Mittra is 86 years young and has been teaching the original practice of “astanga” yoga for over a half-century at his school in New York and around the world, He opened his first yoga studio in 1975, long before yoga was as ubiquitous as it is today, and continues to share the pathway to radiant health and spiritual enlightenment from the wisdom accumulated from years of practice. Read More

December 20, 2025

What the Heck is Colostrum?

Colostrum supplements are the latest hot dietary trend, with numerous brands and formulations flooding the marketplace in capsules, powders, and even coffee creamers. Pressed Juicery has a Cowboy Colostrum Bowl on the menu made in partnership with Cowboy Colostrum.

Colostrum is the concentrated, nutrient-dense “first milk” that is produced by the mammary glands after giving birth — essential for newborns, humans and animals alike. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, antibodies and antioxidants that help build a newborn’s immune system.

Bovine colostrum is now thought to have those same immune boosting health benefits for adults, and more: it can enhance performance and recovery; stimulate collagen production for better skin, stronger bones, and healthier hair; boost energy levels and improve mental clarity, among others.

According to Dr. Daryl Gioffre, Certified Nutritionist, Gut Health Specialist, and author of Get Off Your Sugar, what’s really fueling this trend is all of the benefits tied to gut health. Colostrum is “packed with natural immunoglobulins and growth factors that help seal the gut lining and calm inflammation, exactly where 70% of your immune system lives, while feeding your good bacteria. All of this equals less bloating, better digestion, and more energy. It’s becoming a secret weapon for people who’ve ‘tried everything’.” Read More

October 22, 2025

Eternal Life

A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to experience a performance and health assessment at Eternal, a facility targeted to athletes with the goal of continuing their sport and fitness pursuits in their post-prime years. I was put through a series of advanced tests — strength and power, mobility and stability, and aerobic health — performed on the kind of equipment you usually only see in professional athletic training facilities. In addition, there was a Dexa scan to analyze my body composition and bone density, and previously ordered bloodwork that was part of the total health and fitness assessment.

The results I received in every category included a 143+ biomarker panel that was so detailed and comprehensive, it gave me a complete picture of my current health and fitness baseline seven months post-back surgery — with physical and nutritional guidance for improvement going forward. I was truly blown away. Read More

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June 9, 2026

Under Pressure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy