Happy New Year!

We’re starting off 2024 strong with some fascinating health hacks.

In today’s newsletter:

• 🧬 Custom hydration drinks based on biometric data

• 💊 Vibrating weight loss pill

• 🥦 The most underrated vegetable for gut health

• 😌 5 easy stretches in 5 minutes for looser muscles

• 🎶 Health Hack: Sound baths

🧑‍💻 The Wellness-Tech Roundup

🧬 Using biometric data from your sweat, two companies join forces to create custom hydration drinks to perfectly match your body’s unique physiology.

💊 This new vibrating pill could be a cheaper solution for effective weight loss.

🥦 The Most Underrated Vegetable: A gastroenterologist reveals one of his favorite vegetables for gut health.

🧊 DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness - sucks. But with ice baths, foam rolling, and these expert tips, you can do a lot to prevent DOMS.

😌 5 easy stretches you can do in 5 minutes to loosen tight muscles.

🌿 Health Hack: Sound Bathing 🎶 🛀

Today, we’re bringing your attention to a truly unique health hack:

Sound Bathing!

This meditative practice involves lying down and bathing in soothing, resonant sounds.

From singing bowls to gongs, these instruments create a symphony that envelops you, promoting deep relaxation and mental clarity.

Participants often report:

• 😌 Reduced stress and anxiety

• 💤 Improved sleep quality

• 💖 Enhanced well-being

While largely anecdotal, the positive impact of sound bathing on mental and physical wellbeing is supported by many personal accounts.

Where can you take one?

Local wellness centers and yoga studios often host sound bathing sessions!

Curious to experience a sound bath for yourself?

💡 Learn more about them here! 💡

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