https://andards.com/tags/personal-experiments/ Recent content in personal-experiments on AndArds Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a pre-packaged, plant-based meal program designed to provide the body with specific nutrients while keeping it in a fasting state. Developed by Dr. Valter Longo, a gerontologist and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, the program aims to trigger cellular rejuvenation processes, such as autophagy, without requiring complete abstinence from food. https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-valter-longos-fasting-mimicking-diet-prolon-review/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:32:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-valter-longos-fasting-mimicking-diet-prolon-review/ The concept of a “fasting mimicking diet” (FMD) might sound contradictory: how can you fast if you’re eating? This was precisely my initial thought when I first encountered Dr. Valter Longo’s work and, specifically, the ProLon program. https://andards.com/posts/i-tried-bryan-johnsons-blueprint-protocol-for-30-days-heres-what-happened/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:16:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/i-tried-bryan-johnsons-blueprint-protocol-for-30-days-heres-what-happened/ Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint protocol has captured significant attention, promising a path to “reversing” biological aging through a highly structured regimen of diet, supplements, and lifestyle choices. As someone curious about the practical application and real-world impact of such an extreme longevity routine, I embarked on a 30-day trial of Blueprint. https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-rhonda-patricks-sauna-and-cold-plunge-routine/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-rhonda-patricks-sauna-and-cold-plunge-routine/ The combination of sauna and cold plunging, often referred to as contrast therapy, has gained significant attention in recent years, largely due to the advocacy of researchers like Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Her work through FoundMyFitness has highlighted the potential benefits of these practices for longevity, recovery, and overall health. https://andards.com/posts/tracking-my-hrv-how-stress-actually-affects-my-nervous-system/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:53:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/tracking-my-hrv-how-stress-actually-affects-my-nervous-system/ Understanding how our body responds to stress is a critical component of maintaining health and pursuing longevity. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) offers a window into this response, specifically reflecting the balance and resilience of our autonomic nervous system (ANS). https://andards.com/posts/wearing-a-cgm-for-longevity-what-i-learned-about-my-metabolic-flexibility/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:27:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/wearing-a-cgm-for-longevity-what-i-learned-about-my-metabolic-flexibility/ Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) offers a direct window into how your body processes food and manages blood sugar. For individuals focused on longevity, understanding this metabolic response goes beyond diabetes management; it’s about optimizing healthspan and potentially mitigating age-related conditions.