Hey, all. I am at 3,323 signatures on my petition to cure bile reflux thanks to my and my friend’s paid promotions. I need 1,677 more to reach 5,000. Please sign, chip in and share our petition. #researchmatters #guthealth #gastritis #bilereflux #supportgroup https://www.change.org/p/accelerate-research-and-treatment-for-bile-gastritis @Vinnie Lamonica

Middle-of-the-night wakeups are one of the most common sleep complaints I hear and one of the most fixable. Here are the main culprits and exactly what to do about each one (I also made attached pdf copy to download). 🚽 Nighttime Bathroom Trips This was the biggest issue for my mom. She was waking up multiple times a night to use the restroom, and it was destroying her sleep quality. The fix was simple: - Stop all liquid intake 2 hours before bed. This gives your body enough time to process and eliminate fluids before you fall asleep. - Install a dim night light in the bathroom, not an overhead light, not a bright LED. A soft, warm-toned plug-in wall light is ideal. Here's why this matters: flipping on a bright bathroom light at 2 a.m. is one of the fastest ways to suppress melatonin and signal your brain that it's time to wake up. A dim red or amber light lets you navigate safely without pulling you out of your sleep state. Product tip: Look for a plug-in night light with a warm amber or red bulb (under 10 lumens). Brands like Govee or a basic Walmart plug-in will do the job for under $10. 🩸 Blood Sugar Drops If you're waking up at 2 or 3 a.m. feeling restless, anxious, or unable to fall back asleep, low blood sugar may be the cause. When glucose drops too low overnight, your body releases cortisol to compensate, and cortisol is the opposite of sleep-friendly. Here's what helps: - Eat a small serving of complex carbohydrates with your last meal. Think half a sweet potato, a scoop of quinoa, or a small portion of lentils with dinner. These digest slowly and help keep blood sugar stable through the night. - Avoid going to bed on a completely empty stomach, especially if you've been fasting or had a very low-carb day. A small protein-fat snack like a few almonds can also help buffer blood sugar if dinner was light. - Avoid simple sugars or alcohol close to bed. Both cause an initial blood sugar spike followed by a crash that can wake you up. 🌡️ Temperature and Hormones

Soooo I took some PTO…. Work is stressful. Life is stressful. We need to normalize taking breaks more often!!! Don’t plan one vacation a year… but 3-4 mini vacations! it wasn’t until taking a step back for some much needed vacation that I truly realized how stressed I was. And stress is one of the leading causes of heart disease, inflammation, and much more. Stress on the body can be good… in moderation. Work hard … relax harder! Enjoy your week everyone!

Hey, all. I am at 3,239 signatures on my petition to cure bile reflux. I need 1,761 more to reach 5,000. Please sign, chip in and share our petition. #researchmatters #guthealth #gastritis #bilereflux #supportgroup https://www.change.org/p/accelerate-research-and-treatment-for-bile-gastritis

❤️A strong sense of purpose isn't just motivational...it's a proven longevity booster, with multiple high-quality studies showing that people with higher purpose in life have significantly lower all-cause mortality risk. To harness this power and stay motivated on your longevity path: - Take 5-10 minutes today to write down your personal "why" in detail—e.g., "spending active years playing with my grandkids," "having energy to travel and hike in my 70s and 80s," "feeling strong and confident for beach days this summer," "performing sharper at work to build my legacy," "losing weight to enjoy life fully," or "living longer to do more of [your favorite activity like golfing, creating art, volunteering, etc.]." - Place this written purpose somewhere visible (notebook, phone wallpaper, mirror) and review it every week—read it aloud, reflect on how your daily actions align, and adjust as needed. - Use your purpose as fuel to actively build/refine your plan: follow my book's 7-Day Book Plan structure (starting with sleep tracking and small tweaks), leverage our Skool community resources, weekly meal/workout/grocery templates, and expert insights from Attia, Huberman, Bryan Johnson, and others referenced in the book. - Track progress weekly in your notebook (sleep quality, energy, mood, consistency) to see how purpose-driven actions compound into real results. Also a quick welcome to all the new members! So glad to have you here! @Sandra Spades @Adam Sawyer @Austin Soinski @Gunnar Evermann @Arturo Villa @Vii M