From Biohacking to Cancer Cure: How Environment and Systems Approaches Are Changing Medicine — Phillip Levasseur

Discover how environment, nutrition, and modern biohacks can amplify your resilience and health span. In this episode, Marcus Ferris chats with biohacker and health strategist Philip Lavasser about the science and philosophy behind optimizing human biology in a modern world. Resources & Links: Biohacking Techniques and Tools Quantum Biology Overview The Sacred Cow by Robb Wolf Biggest Little Farm Documentary Michael Pollan's Food Research Connect with Philip Lavasser: Website and Newsletter Instagram Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest  00:15 - Exploring the cathedral effect and environment's role in cognition  00:45 - Rethinking traditional health strategies through biohacking  01:01 - The impact of room size and lighting on focus and creativity  02:11 - Moments that shifted perspectives on health and longevity  02:27 - The unconventional tools improving performance and efficiency  03:23 - The influence of structured water and quantum biology on health  04:25 - Understanding ownership of health versus outsourcing to systems  04:52 - Tools and data empowering self-care and early intervention  05:22 - The importance of individual variability in health and nutrition  06:58 - How cravings can indicate nutrient needs and body wisdom  07:51 - The potential limitations of infrared sauna and red light therapy  09:07 - The significance of seasonality, regional eating, and understanding local food systems  10:53 - The importance of intuitive regulation over reliance on devices  12:17 - Balancing health optimization with mental well-being  13:04 - Avoiding dogmatism and embracing adaptable health principles  14:47 - The dangers of overcomplicating health practices and the value of subtraction  15:26 - The impact of environmental toxins like glyphosate on cellular communication  17:12 - Learning from nature and historical practices about food and health  18:37 - The concept of food as information and its influence on biology  19:47 - Quantum biology and the role of light, water, and electromagnetism in health  20:58 - The significance of light in food and circadian biology  22:24 - Challenges around structured water and water structuring techniques  23:48 - Exploring old and new paradigms in medicine and healing  25:14 - Systems thinking in ecology and agriculture as a blueprint for health interventions  26:44 - Practical advice for staying resilient amidst modern environmental and health challenges  27:04 - Resources, newsletters, and community engagement with Philip Lavasser To contribute to the the Post-Traumatic Growth of Veterans click here. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22