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Self‑Tracking Blog Posts

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
02-May-2024

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?

Measuring the hallmarks of ageing – how can you track the underlying causes of ageing?
27-Mar-2024

Measuring the hallmarks of ageing – how can you track the underlying causes of ageing?

What consumer tests are available to check your hallmarks of ageing and how they're impacting your body?

Nuchido TIME+ Trial
22-Nov-2023

Nuchido TIME+ Trial

Results of my 2 month trial of a nicotinamide-based NAD booster

Jinfiniti NMN Supplements Personal Case Study
28-Apr-2023

Jinfiniti NMN Supplements Personal Case Study

A good jump in NAD levels and grip strength during this one month trial, but not everything improved

Spermidine review – Primeadine tested a for 1 month
31-Mar-2023

Spermidine review – Primeadine tested a for 1 month

What is the impact on physical biomarkers from taking spermidine supplements?

NR Supplements Personal Case Study
22-Dec-2021

NR Supplements Personal Case Study

2 month trial of nicotinamide riboside NAD booster Tru Niagen

Jinfiniti NAD Test Review
16-Jul-2021

Jinfiniti NAD Test Review

I try out Jinfiniti's intracellular NAD test and explain more about NAD+

Carbiotix Gut Health Test Review
14-May-2021

Carbiotix Gut Health Test Review

Discover who is winning the battle between your good and bad bacteria

NMN Supplements Personal Case Study
02-Sep-2020

NMN Supplements Personal Case Study

My N-of-1 trial of NMN capsules for a month

How to track your temperature to spot coronavirus
14-Apr-2020

How to track your temperature to spot coronavirus

Fever is a key symptom of covid-19 – what is it, and how to spot its onset? Includes free Excel template to track and chart your temperature.

SkinVision App Review – Instant Spot/Mole Assessment
19-Feb-2020

SkinVision App Review – Instant Spot/Mole Assessment

Provides an early warning or peace of mind – good value for money either way

Blood Iron Test Comparison
05-Mar-2019

Blood Iron Test Comparison

Review of different types of blood iron tests and kits available in the UK

Reducing Fat Percentage - diet v exercise
11-Feb-2019

Reducing Fat Percentage - diet v exercise

Low body fat percentage doesn't need a low fat diet

Christmas is coming, and my blood pressure is going up!
21-Dec-2018

Christmas is coming, and my blood pressure is going up!

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, or the magic of Christmas, but every Q4 my blood pressure starts to rise again!

Bluecrest Health Screening Review
20-Dec-2018

Bluecrest Health Screening Review

In summary, it was an efficient and reasonable value physical check-up

All round health trackers for under £100
13-Dec-2016

All round health trackers for under £100

A review of 3 leading fitness bands and how the monitor activity, sleep and inactivity

Daily weight fluctuations… or "I sh!t a pound"!
15-Feb-2016

Daily weight fluctuations… or "I sh!t a pound"!

Weight slowly increases through the day - with spikes after meals (with corresponding lowered fat percentage)

Machine controls human - next step an app to define yourself
27-Jan-2015

Machine controls human - next step an app to define yourself

EnteroMedics announces FDA Approval of its electronic device that disrupts the signal between the stomach and the brain