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Biohacking with John XD
From Monthly Meetups to a Full Wellness Network: Biohacking Las Vegas Turns a New Chapter Welcome to Summer, Happy 4th of July, and Happy 250th Birthday, America! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey with me to help transform Las Vegas into a genuinely healthier city. The progress we’ve seen over the past few years has been remarkable, and I’m grateful to have so many of you along for the ride. Many of you already know me and have heard me speak passionatel
John Wetzel
Jul 33 min read


The Food Noise Problem: Why Trying Harder Can Make Midlife Weight Loss Feel Worse
I started my online career back in 2012, with two very important credentials: Foodie and Binge Eater I knew that the one thing I could talk about for the rest of my life was food, so why not start a website and business about it? Deep down inside, I really just wanted to eat Nutella and crusty bread for every meal (and actually did that for a semester in college once). At the same time, in cruel and equal opposition, I wanted to be healthy and thin. These goals were at odds
Cheri Alberts
Jul 35 min read


Rooted First: Why True Wellness Begins Beneath the Surface
You are tired in a way that sleep does not fix. You are inflamed, foggy, and somehow not yourself anymore. You have done everything “right,” and still your body feels like it is working against you. And when you finally ask for help, you are told your labs look normal. I want you to hear something before we go one word further. YOU’RE NOT CRAZY. YOU’VE BEEN UNHEARD. I am Tiffany Marie, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Certified Peptide Integration Specialist with near

Tiffany Marie
Jul 34 min read


Summer Reading: Deadly Vision
Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin, M.D. Looking for a page-turner to toss into your travel bag, or set on your poolside reading stack this summer? Deadly Vision by physician and award-winning author T.D. Severin, M.D., delivers a gripping blend of medical suspense, cutting-edge technology, and high-stakes intrigue. Set against the backdrop of groundbreaking virtual reality research and a healthcare system rife with political tension, the novel follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms as he rac

Jennifer Walker
Jul 32 min read


Dr. Michelle Sands: 99 Signs of Perimenopause
Dr. Michelle Sands isn’t just reshaping the conversation around women’s health, she’s rewriting the blueprint entirely. With a background that bridges conventional medicine and functional, hormone-focused care, Dr. Sands has become a sought-after voice for women looking to feel powerful, balanced, and fully at home in their bodies. Her approach goes beyond quick fixes, diving into the root causes of fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and burnout that so many women silently navigate
Stephanie Shehan
May 115 min read


Arianny Celeste: Grace, Strength and the Power of Motherhood
Arianny Celeste may be best known for her longtime role as a UFC ring girl, but these days, her most important titles are rooted in wellness and motherhood. After decades in a high-energy, image-driven industry, she’s embracing a more intentional pace, prioritizing mental well-being, mindful movement, and time at home with her son. I sat down with Arianny to find out how her definition of health has evolved and the simple practices that keep her grounded. STEPHANIE SHEHAN: Te
Stephanie Shehan
May 115 min read


Biohacking with JohnXD: Vanity Beauty
Non-Invasive Body Sculpting with Microcurrent: Real Results from Vanity Beauty My regimen continues to evolve as I learn more and experiment on myself. As a biohacker and longevity coach, I’m always eager to learn from new connections. Every month at my Biohacking Las Vegas meetups, I pick up fresh insights and tools. Back in January, I was introduced to some exciting applications of microcurrent therapy. My friend Hannah from Vanity Beauty explained how it uses very low-leve
John Wetzel
May 112 min read


Fur Your Health: Meet Marie, Your Future Partner-In-Crime
Have you ever stopped to think about how much the people around you shape your day-to-day life? The ways they influence your routines, your habits, even the way you move through the world? Spend enough time around someone, and you’re bound to pick up some things. Maybe their lingo. Some of their habits. Coexist with someone, and you might start eating differently, spending your time differently, and maybe even thinking a little differently. It happens slowly, but it all adds
Andrea Caple
May 113 min read


Mother’s Day and the Village That Made Us
It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child. For some, there is a nurturing and supportive mother in their village. For others, a mother may be absent for many reasons, and a grandmother, family member, or another woman steps in. No matter who rises to the occasion, it is often a woman. When we pause and look back, we begin to see just how many influential women have helped shape who we are today. Mother's Day is often framed as a single story: one woman, one ro
Steven Dee Kish
May 114 min read


12 Surprising Realities of Pregnancy and the First Three Months Postpartum
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a glowing and joyful journey, but the reality is far more complex. During pregnancy and the months immediately following birth, a woman’s body undergoes profound physical, neurological, and emotional transformations. While many women are prepared for the basics—morning sickness, a growing belly, and sleepless nights with a newborn—there are many changes that few people discuss openly. These lesser-known experiences can catch expectant mothers o
Jenn Ty
May 55 min read


My Health Matrix: Providing a Health Operating System for People Who Want to Extend Life
Locally, it’s easier than ever to locate a gym, a spa, an IV drip bar or a hormone clinic. But what’s missing is a complete wellness ecosystem: one place that unites medicine, movement, recovery and lifestyle into a single plan for a longer, higher-quality life. Many of the people I meet are already “doing all the things.” They have a gym membership. They follow a nutrition plan. They see one provider for hormones, another for primary care, and book the occasional recovery t
Dr. Tim Patel
May 54 min read


The Beginning of You
There is a moment in life when something quietly shifts inside of you. It doesn’t always arrive with fanfare. Sometimes it appears through change through transitions in the body, in relationships, in career, or simply in the way we begin to see ourselves. Many people call this aging. Please, please stop! Do not say “I am getting old” or I’m aging.” Remember the magnificent power of your mind. What you tell it, it shall record it. What you think, you create. I call it becom
Tsikki Thau
May 54 min read


The Tone Isn’t in the Text; It’s in Us
“When are you getting home?” Four simple words. No emoji and no context. Depending on the day you are having, that text is either harmless or explosive. It can read as caring, impatient, controlling, or suspicious. Texting is fast, efficient, and convenient. It is also deeply flawed. It strips communication down to words alone, leaving out the one thing that matters most: tone. A few words on a screen, paired with the tone we imagine behind them, can quietly unravel an entire
Steven Dee Kish
May 54 min read


Understanding Ritucharya and the Body’s Natural Rhythm
In our previous article, The Fire Within, we explored Agni, the digestive intelligence that allows the body to transform what we eat into energy, tissue, and vitality. In Ayurveda, digestion is at the center of our health because nourishment is not determined by food alone. It depends on the body’s ability to properly process what it receives. When the digestive fire is steady, the system builds strength, clarity, and resilience. When digestion weakens or becomes irregular, t
Pravina Narayan
May 55 min read


Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Expands Care With New Henderson Location as Autism Awareness Month Approaches
As Southern Nevada continues to see a growing demand for autism services, the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center recently marked a major milestone with the opening of a new Henderson facility designed to expand access to critical care for local families. Community leaders, advocates, and families gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 18, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the organization’s newest location at 2270 Corporate Circle, Suite 150, in Henderson. The even
Stephanie Shehan
May 54 min read


Beyond Sick Care: The New Frontier of Functional and Precision Medicine
When The Answers Don’t Explain How You Feel Susan is 41 years old. She started noticing vague symptoms creeping into her life that have now become impossible to ignore - weight gain, constant fatigue, worsening stress tolerance, and feeling less mentally sharp. She books an appointment with her primary care provider, who orders standard labs. She is reassured that everything looked normal and encouraged to eat less and exercise more. Robert is 49 years old. He exercises regu
Dr. Amanda Jordan
May 56 min read


Full Body Vibration: My Go-To Hack for Strength, Balance, and Fast Workouts
Welcome to April 2026! For the past year, I've been sharing my biohacking journey and introducing you to various tools and modalities. It's been an incredible ride. I've learned so much, and I hope you have too. A big thank you to the businesses that have welcomed me, demonstrated their technologies, and opened my eyes to new approaches. I'm excited to explore even more wellness and biohacking centers in the year ahead. In this edition, I'm diving deeper into something I've m
John Wetzel
May 52 min read


Fur Your Health: Meet Patty, A Shy Girl Worth Getting To Know
In a world obsessed with convenience and instant gratification, we often forget that some of the best things in life are built over time. Sourdough starters. Gardens. Friendships. Community. And, perhaps most importantly, trust. Trust is one of those things that doesn’t show up overnight. Sure, you can meet someone and click instantly, or feel a sense of comfort with a person or place within minutes. But trust takes those early sparks and turns them into something far more m
Andrea Caple
May 53 min read


Biohacking with JohnXD: Virtual Reality
March has arrived, and spring is approaching fast. As someone who thrives outdoors, I’m genuinely excited for the warmer weather ahead. I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who continues to read these articles and finds real value in them. Over the past year, we’ve explored a wide range of powerful devices and modalities. One of the core principles of biohacking is thinking outside the box, experimenting with approaches that most people overlook. That mindset define
John Wetzel
May 53 min read


Catching Up With Holly Madison
A defining figure of early-2000s pop culture, Holly Madison rose to fame in Playboy, on The Girls Next Door, and Holly’s World before becoming a successful author and Las Vegas headliner. Now, she’s opening up about a more personal chapter- her recent autism diagnosis in adulthood. In this candid conversation, the Vegas-based entrepreneur shares how this diagnosis shapes her relationships and daily life, and how she’s embracing health and wellness practices to support her wel

Jennifer Walker
May 510 min read
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