Your Biohack Bulletin

Hey Fitlifer!

Just got back from a cross-country flight and my body feels like it went through a blender.

Bloated. Dehydrated. Brain fog so thick I forgot where I parked at the airport. And the kicker? I did everything "right" - brought my water bottle, moved around, avoided the airplane pretzels.

Turns out, your body takes a beating at 35,000 feet no matter how prepared you think you are. Let’s dive in —

Here's what we're diving into today (8-minute read):

• 🍚 Your Leftover Rice Is a Mycotoxin Factory

• ✈️ What Actually Happens to Your Body on a Long Flight

• 🚨 This Weeks Breaking Health News

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🍚 Your Leftover Rice Is a Mycotoxin Factory

I'm about to ruin your meal prep game, but someone has to tell you. That leftover rice in your fridge? It's breeding toxins that are quietly destroying your health.

The Rice Problem Nobody Talks About

When rice cools down after cooking, it creates the perfect environment for Bacillus cereus; a bacteria that produces mycotoxins. These aren't your typical food poisoning bugs. Mycotoxins are stealth toxins that you can't see, smell, or taste!

What Mycotoxins Actually Do

• Brain fog - They cross the blood-brain barrier and mess with cognitive function

• Hormone chaos - They disrupt your endocrine system, affecting everything from thyroid to sex hormones

• Immune suppression - Your body can't fight off other threats effectively

• Gut disruption - They damage your intestinal lining, leading to leaky gut

• Deep fat storage - They get stored in your liver and brain tissue for the long haul

How to Make Rice Safer

If you're going to eat leftover rice (and let's be real, meal prep is life), here's the protocol:

• Cool it fast - Get it in the fridge within 1 hour of cooking. The danger zone is when it sits at room temp.

• Use glass containers - Airtight and BPA-free. Plastic leaches more toxins.

• 24-hour rule - Eat it within a day. After that, toss it.

• Reheat properly - Get it steaming hot (165°F minimum) to kill any bacteria that did grow.

Detox the Damage

If you've been eating sketchy leftover rice or just want to support your body's detox pathways, here's what works:

Shilajit - Natural binder with humic and fulvic acid. Acts as an adaptogen and helps seal up those tight junctions in your gut. Our Organifi Shilajit is the real deal.

Triphala - Ancient Ayurvedic gut cleanser that gently moves toxins out without wrecking your system.

Chlorella - One of the most powerful natural detoxifiers. Binds to heavy metals and mycotoxins and escorts them out.

Your body is dealing with enough toxins from the air, water, and stress. Don't add easily avoidable ones from your meal prep. Store it right. Eat it fast. Support your detox pathways. Your gut and brain will thank you.

✈️ What Actually Happens to Your Body on a Long Flight

Flying isn't just uncomfortable. It's a full-body assault that most people don't understand.

The Pressure Problem

Cabin pressure is equivalent to being at 6,000-8,000 feet elevation. Your body gets about 25% less oxygen than normal. This is why you feel exhausted even though you've been sitting still for hours. Your heart is working overtime, your blood oxygen drops, and your brain is running on fumes.

The result: Brain fog, fatigue, irritability. And that's before we even talk about the other stuff.

Dehydration on Steroids

The cabin humidity is around 10-20%. The Sahara Desert? About 25%. You're literally sitting in a drier environment than a desert. You lose about 8 ounces of water per hour just from breathing. Most people don't even drink 8 ounces total during the flight.

What happens: Your blood gets thicker, your sinuses dry out, your skin feels like sandpaper, and your immune system takes a hit.

Your Gut Goes Haywire

Low pressure makes the gas in your intestines expand by up to 25%. This is why you feel bloated and why airplane bathrooms are busier than a Starbucks at 8am. Your digestion also slows down because your body is in mild stress mode the entire flight.

The Immunity Hit

Recirculated air, close quarters with sick people, stress on your body, poor sleep - your immune system is fighting a losing battle. Studies show you're 20% more likely to catch a cold after flying. The longer the flight, the worse the odds.

How to Not Wreck Yourself

• Hydration is non-negotiable:

• Drink 8oz of water every hour

• Skip alcohol and coffee (they make dehydration worse)

• Bring electrolytes - our Organifi Hydration powder is clutch for this

• Move every hour

• Support your gut:

  • Take probiotics before flying

  • Avoid heavy meals

  • Our Green Juice before you board helps buffer the stress

• Boost immunity:

  • Vitamin C before and after; use our Immunity to-go pouches

Flying sucks for your body. But if you know what's happening, you can at least minimize the damage.

💨 Air Pollution Clouds the Mind. People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging.

🐛 Pain Relief from a Bug? Researchers found that millipedes produce compounds that affect brain receptors tied to pain and movement. These molecules could lead to new treatments for conditions like Parkinson’s, though they’re still hard to reproduce in the lab.

💉California will join other states to issue vaccination guidance: A new state law allows California to legally set its own vaccine schedules. The bill also requires the state’s health insurers to cover the vaccines.

Whether you're 35,000 feet up or standing in your kitchen, your body is navigating a minefield of hidden stressors.

The good news? Once you know what's actually happening, you can protect yourself.

Hydrate on flights. Store your rice right. Support your body's natural detox systems. Small things that make a massive difference.

We’re in this together 🚀 
Drew Canole

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