The Human Operating Manual

Fear and Hypervigilance

Fear and Hypervigilance To be completed *** Reminder: Not medical advice, consult doctor before, etc. What is hypervigilance and how fear plays a part? Complications for the person, their family, and the public perception How to think about recovery, management, and responsibility without distributing blame (the emotionally charged aspect of this topic makes it hard […]

Are You Overbreathing? Shambhala Breathing Video

Are You Overbreathing? Shambhala Breathing Videos Author: Peter Litchfield Topics: Breathing All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Video 1: Unexplained Symptoms and Deficits Breathing regulates […]

When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

When the Body Says No The Cost of Hidden Stress Author: Gabor Mate Topics: Psychology, emotional competence, autoimmunity, cancer, disease All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original […]

Nutrient Power: Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain

Nutrient Power Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain Author: William Walsh Topics: Biochemical individuality and nutrition All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents Foreword […]

Status Anxiety

Status Anxiety Author: Alain De Botton Topics: Social, philosophy, anxiety, religion All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents Definitions Part One: Causes I. Lovelessness II. […]

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

Waking Up A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Author: Sam Harris Topics: Mindfulness, meditation, philosophy, science All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents Chapter 1: […]

Fat Loss Forever: How to Lose Fat and Keep it Off

Fat Loss Forever How to Lose Fat and Keep it Off Authors: Layne Norton & Peter Baker Topics: Nutrition, weight loss All information is attributed to the authors. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the […]

A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life

A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life Authors: Heather Heying & Bret Weinstein Topics: Anthropology, health, systems and complexity, societal development All information is attributed to the authors. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized it incorrectly. These notes are only for […]

Optimal Longevity-Performance Hierarchy

Optimal Longevity: The Physical Performance Hierarchy ***To be developed*** First Principles Goal Setting and Personal Evaluation Habit table to evaluate current behavior Subjective assessment of current physical and psychological state Analyze motivations and find the core reasoning behind wanting to make a change  Testing Foot and ankle mobility Thoracic extension Shoulder Hip Wrist Diaphragm Commitment […]