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Some of the best health strategies are the most simple and basic; unfortunately, it's the simplicity that makes them easy to quickly overlook and undervalue. 

​​As much as I love reading the newest books and most up-to-date research to stay on the leading edge of wellness and longevity, I also believe that some of the most treasured information can be obtained from hidden gems from times of yore. Even some of the most prolific research on how light impacts our health originates from the 40s, 50s and 60s, thanks to John Ott (remember those solosodes, long-time listeners?!). Not to mention, some of the most reliable health and medical strategies were produced from our ancestors thousands of years ago via Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine, to name a couple. The best techniques and approaches inevitably stand the test of time.

Enter Charles Atlas, "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man," who was a veritable biohacker way back in the early 1900s — multiple generations before the term came into use. And don't worry, this episode isn't about bodybuilding or necessarily about perfecting our physique. Rather, Charles Atlas created a program in the 1920s - 1940s that consists of a dozen separate lessons where each lesson goes over various health and wellness strategies; ranging from the mental, to the physical, to diet, to the importance of "building magnetism" and much more. In today's episode, I want to go over those approaches that I felt would be interesting and relevant to you all.

Charles Atlas (born Angelo Siciliano; October 30, 1892 – December 24, 1972) was an Italian-American bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and fitness pioneer. He is best known for his mail-order fitness program and for being dubbed “The World’s Most Perfectly Developed Man.”  Atlas claimed he was inspired to change his body after seeing statues of Greek and Roman gods at the Brooklyn Museum.  His fitness philosophy emphasized health, strength, and self-confidence. Atlas is considered a pioneer in promoting fitness to the general public and is often credited with sparking the modern fitness culture. He was an advocate for a healthy diet and a clean lifestyle.
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As always, light up your health! - Key Points:

[00:00] Introduction to the Red Light Report and Mitochondrial Topics 

[00:36] Sidestep from Typical Topics 

[02:00] Discovering Charles Atlas’s Vintage Lessons 

[05:31] Background on Charles Atlas 

[09:18] Exploring Charles Atlas’s Lessons 

[13:30] Mental Attitude in Health and Wellness 

[17:06] Drawing Parallels to Modern Health Practices 

[18:15] Deep Breathing and Pure Air 

[20:51] The Life-Giving Power of Oxygen 

[21:37] Deep Breathing and Pure Air 

[22:39] Dynamic Tension: A Non-Aparatus Method 

[23:08] The Importance of Proper Posture 

[25:49] How to Store and Increase Magnetic Energy 

[28:11] Positive Thoughts for Better Health 

[31:06] Practical Suggestions for Building Magnetic Power 

[33:44] The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health 

[35:26] Developing Strength and Character 

[37:49] Daily Chest Exercises for Strength 

[38:37] Proper Digestion and Eating Habits 

[40:08] The Value of Water 

[40:54] The Importance of Drinking Pure Water for Health 

[41:12] Proper Method of Drinking Water 

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