Hey Reader, What started as a temporary solution to avoid buying an expensive new mattress turned into one of the best decisions I’ve made for my wellbeing. What Happened When I Ditched My Mattress One year ago, I got rid of my mattress and switched to a Japanese floor futon. Here’s what surprised me: My chronic back pain disappeared within just a few weeks My resting heart rate dropped from 50-55 bpm to a consistent 42-46 bpm My flexibility improved significantly (I can actually touch my...

Hey friends, I just got sent my third tatami mat set to try out and so I wanted to give you a head's up that I'll be talking about it in next week's video! It's from Zonli and is actually a set of 6 blocks that you can easily put away when not in use. Here's some pics! If you know me, you know I'm all about reclaiming my space when possible, so this fits right in with my minimalist side. My two other tatami mats are hanging out in my kiddo's rooms with the other floor mattresses since they...

Hey friend, Can you get up from the floor without using your hands? If you found it challenging (or even impossible), you're not alone. But this simple test is actually a powerful predictor of longevity and mobility as we age. Most of us spend our entire day in chairs - breakfast, commuting, working, relaxing. It's the default position of modern life. But what if I told you this chair-centric lifestyle is silently robbing you of mobility that humans have maintained for thousands of years? In...