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My 6 AM Morning Routine — Whalespan

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My 6 AM Morning Routine

Paul Saladino16m · 2025-03-30

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✓Well SupportedPaul Saladino uses red plastic sheets over the refrigerator light to protect his circadian rhythm at night.✓Well SupportedEating in an evolutionarily consistent manner, potentially by avoiding excess linoleic acid, may allow individuals to be in the sun without developing skin cancers.✓Well SupportedReducing dietary linoleic acid intake is associated with less sunburn and easier tanning.✓Well SupportedThe fattiest ground beef available should be chosen over leaner options for an animal-based diet.Partially Supported

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Paul Saladino's morning routine includes sunlight, grounding, avoiding his phone, drinking a raw milk smoothie, surfing, and eating meat and fruit.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker makes animal-based sunscreen using tallow, beeswax, coconut oil, and non-nano zinc oxide.

◐Partially SupportedDiamond Crystal kosher salt and Jacobson sea salt have lower levels of heavy metals compared to Redman and Celtic Sea salt.

✓Well SupportedKeeping the bedroom as dark as possible using blackout curtains and an eye mask can improve sleep.

✓Well SupportedThe speaker incorporates dead hangs and leg raises into his morning movement routine.

◐Partially SupportedAdequate salt intake is critical for the diet, as sodium helps the body retain other electrolytes.

◐Partially SupportedNot eating breakfast and continuing intermittent fasting prolongs the natural morning cortisol awakening response.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker uses glyphosate-free honey from Lineage, which is organic and has certificates of analysis.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Saladino avoids looking at his phone and answering messages until after he has surfed in the morning.

◐Partially SupportedA nighttime routine is essential for achieving a good night's sleep.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing 4-7-8 breathing in the morning can expand the lungs.

◐Partially SupportedBeing in the ocean, engaging in movement, and receiving sunlight first thing in the morning helps synchronize circadian rhythm.

✕Not SupportedIntermittent fasting is not beneficial for a metabolically healthy individual.

✕Not SupportedIntermittent fasting without breakfast prolongs the morning cortisol spike.

◐Partially SupportedEating carbohydrates and honey first thing in the morning, along with a diet of raw milk, meat, and eggs, may support well-being and prevent cavities.

◐Partially SupportedHaving a healthy gut is associated with pooping in the morning.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker has eliminated Wi-Fi from his house to create an environment with zero RF/EMF exposure, using Ethernet cables for internet access.

✕Not SupportedThe human diet is a significant problem, with most individuals consuming the majority of their intake from seed oils.

◐Partially SupportedUsing a cooling pad on the bed and avoiding air conditioning for fresh air are strategies for sleep.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker's personal best dead hang is just under 4 minutes.