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04/16/2025

Home as Health: The First Frontier

Home 🏡 is a magical place. The meaning of “home” is deeply personal and varies from one individual to another. At its core, home is often more than just a physical space; it is a place or state of being where one feels safe, comfortable, and truly oneself. It can signify connection, sanctuary, identity, and love. For some, home is tied to family or heritage; for others, it’s where they’ve chosen to build a life or find purpose. Ultimately, “home” is where you feel grounded and free to be fully yourself. Simply put, it is a place where you BELONG.

What if you could take this magical place of belonging and leverage every aspect of life within every space as a wellness launchpad, redirecting you and your loved ones health and well-being trajectories? Imagine a place where every TOUCHPOINT in every space is personalized and crafted to unlock your unique identity and human biology, allowing you to simply BE and establish your Optimal State of Being (OSB).

I’m coining “Home as Health” not as a concept but as a solution—a first frontier wellness ecosystem that will reshape the way we live, work, and play. Simply put, “Home as Health” represents a wellness ecosystem where first principles reign supreme, and where restoring Eden is a way of life, by design. In my book Gravity: A Voice for Human Health, I propose a new social contract, splitting HEALTHCARE into separate domains: HEALTH and CARE. The former - HEALTH - emphasizes all upstream personalized preventive health and wellness as the proactive promotor of prevention. The latter - CARE - emphasizes downstream professional cure as the reactive promotor of treatment of illnesses. The former is our only focus and primary concern.

The architecture of 'Home as Health' can be explained through the seven C's of wellness, CONVICTIONS – Faith as Health, CONNECTIONS – Family as Health, CONSUMPTION – Food as Health, CONDITIONING – Fitness as Health, CAREERS – Finance as Health, CHOICES – Freedom as Health, and CULTIVATION – Fresh as Health.

Why is this so appealing? Why is this a conceivable grassroots solution?

Because we help EMPOWER HUMANS to restore Eden and unlock their individual freedom.

No need to wait for bureaucratic gridlock holding your wellness DESTINY captive. It’s a full-blown bottom-up system. All power resides in your home—your Eden, your personal wellness space and place.

The U.S. has about 132.2 million households (Edens), with an average size of 2.51 people. Hence, we have 132.2 million Edens to be restored and then sustained.

I’m calling on a NEW GENERATION of decision-makers to BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY, embracing real change.

A new social contract for INSOURCING health and well-being at home is emerging. Shall we embrace it? Together, we have the chance to restore Eden across America.

Let's Make American Homes Healthy Again!

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11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽

Here’s the 3 P’s to help Avoid Overeating This Thanksgiving

1. Prioritize People
Shift the focus from food to the people around you. Engage in meaningful conversations and enjoy the holiday by deepening connections with loved ones.

2. Pick Protein and Produce
Start with turkey and vegetables on your plate. These nutrient-dense options help you feel full and leave less room for overindulging in calorie-rich foods.

3. Practice Patience
Eat slowly, savor each bite, and pause between servings. This mindful approach helps your body recognize fullness and reduces the likelihood of overeating.

Enjoy the celebration with purpose and balance!

11/22/2024

Here’s what I’ve learned this week🥑

☝️Wellness trends and innovations:
1. Grief-Focused Wellness Retreats: New retreats address emotional healing with unique approaches, including surf therapy, meditation, and chakra realignment. These retreats, like those offered in Portugal, Cornwall, and Sri Lanka, are designed to help participants process grief and trauma in supportive and natural settings.
2. Blue Zones-Inspired Wellness: Interest in the lifestyle of long-lived communities, known as Blue Zones, is influencing wellness tourism. Retreats focus on plant-based diets, natural movement, and holistic habits, with destinations like Sardinia, Greece, and Costa Rica offering programs to emulate these longevity practices.
3. AI in Personalized Fitness: Artificial intelligence is enhancing tailored fitness experiences, helping users optimize their workouts based on individual needs and goals. This reflects the growing role of technology in improving wellness accessibility.
4. Advances in At-Home Health Tech: New wearable and everyday devices can now perform medical tests at home, from monitoring vitals to conducting diagnostics. This trend highlights the shift toward accessible, patient-centered care.

❤️Insourcing y/Wellness vs. Outsourcing y/Health is the new next frontier in personal-centered care. I wrote about this in my book Gravity: A Voice for Human Health

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11/01/2024

Finding Nemo…

Are YOU 👊 the filter?

🚫 Toxins and allergens can enter your body through three main pathways: ingestion (via food and drink), inhalation (through the air you breathe), and dermal absorption (through the skin).

❌How clean is the [FOOD/WATER/AIR] in your home? Really? Take a moment to think about it because you are the filter if you are not proactively taking steps to protect yourself and your family.

☝️Common health risks found in traditional homes:
• Air Quality: Poor ventilation and materials like paints and carpets can trap pollutants, worsening respiratory issues. Wellness homes counter this with air purification and low-VOC materials.
• Lighting: Artificial lighting disrupts sleep by affecting circadian rhythms. Smart lighting systems in wellness homes mimic natural light to support healthier sleep cycles.
• Noise: High noise levels increase stress and impact sleep. Wellness homes use soundproofing to create quiet, calming space.
• Temperature: Extremes can harm comfort and health. Wellness homes use energy-efficient systems to maintain a stable, healthy temperature.

So, what is a wellness home?

✅A wellness home by design prioritizes food, water, air, light, sound, and temperature to create a healthier living environment.

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10/29/2024

📉Donor or Recipient 📈 = Choice?

☝️Your health is YOUR greatest asset.

👉Put simply, a gain is an increase in the value of an asset, while a loss refers to the loss of value.

In 2023, Coca-Cola’s revenue was approximately $45.98 billion, with a projected increase to $46.5 billion in 2024. PepsiCo reported a significantly higher revenue of $86.39 billion in 2023, expected to reach $89.5 billion in 2024.

☝️Unrealized gains and losses remain subject to change, but they can help minimize the healthcare bills you owe.

📉Health > 📈Wealth Transfer?

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10/28/2024

☀️ Sunlight: Early morning sunlight offers essential health benefits. It helps set your internal clock, which improves sleep quality, boosts mood by increasing serotonin levels, supports eye health, and aids in vitamin D production. Morning light exposure also keeps you more alert during the day. Aim for 15–30 minutes of sunlight early in the day for optimal results.

Do you agree?

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10/27/2024

Your ❤️ heart will beat approximately 2.9 billion beats over a lifetime. Incredible muscle, unmatched design.

☝️What's your resting heart rate?

☝️Why is it important?

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10/25/2024

Here’s what I’ve learned this week:

1. Clinically-Proven Products on the Rise: Consumers increasingly prefer wellness products backed by clinical data, especially in supplements and medications, showing a shift from purely “clean” products.
2. AI-Driven Personalization: AI and biometric data now fuel personalized wellness solutions, with wearables offering tailored recommendations—a trend strong among US, UK, and Chinese consumers.
3. Focus on Women’s Health: Women’s health, especially menopause and pregnancy products, is gaining traction. However, gaps remain, notably in menopause-focused innovation.

These shifts emphasize a growing demand for evidence-based and individualized health solutions.

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10/18/2024

What have I learned about the health and wellness industry in the last seven days:

1. Focus on Gut Health: Digestive health has become a top priority for consumers in 2024, surpassing concerns like pain management. This trend includes increased interest in probiotics, prebiotics, and related food products like kombucha. The shift is partly due to lifestyle changes, such as increased travel and the use of medications like GLP-1 inhibitors, which have side effects impacting digestion.
2. Adapting to Inflation and Simplifying Wellness: As inflation pressures ease, the industry is witnessing a shift back to simpler, more essential wellness routines. This includes a focus on core vitamins and nutrition-based products like protein shakes, as consumers seek affordable ways to maintain health without overcomplicating their wellness regimes.
3. Continued Growth in Virtual Healthcare: The post-pandemic era continues to drive demand for telemedicine and digital health solutions. Consumers appreciate the convenience of virtual consultations and are increasingly comfortable managing health via apps and online services.

👉These trends highlight the evolving priorities of consumers, emphasizing simplicity, affordability, and a proactive approach to personal health. As the industry adjusts, companies and practitioners must align with these shifting preferences to stay relevant.

What preferences are not shifting?

10/11/2024

What have I learned this week…[short workouts, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, longevity-focused exercises, digital detox, and diverse Pilates classes]

1. Exercise Snacking: Short, frequent bursts of activity are trending, appealing to busy schedules while maintaining fitness.
2. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Wellness resorts are embracing advanced treatments like HBOT to aid recovery and enhance health.
3. Longevity-Focused Fitness: More people are seeking exercises that boost lifespan and quality of life, influenced by experts.
4. Digital Detox: Retreats focusing on mindfulness and unplugging from technology are growing in demand.
5. Pilates Popularity: Variants like wall and dance Pilates continue to attract those seeking low-impact workouts.

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10/07/2024

Dear Parents,

You 🫵 are the gatekeepers!

My daughter is going on a school field trip today, and it got me thinking: why don’t we take our kids to visit the manufacturing plants where ultra-processed foods are made? Imagine if the CEOs of these companies gave our children a tour, explaining the entire production process from start to finish. They could showcase the science behind these products and make a case for why they believe these foods are [GOOD and FIT] for human consumption, while demonstrating their commitment to corporate social responsibility. It would be a revealing way to understand what really goes into the foods marketed to our families.

Our children deserve the best possible start in life, and that begins with what we feed them. Unfortunately, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become all too common in our grocery aisles, even when it comes to products marketed specifically for kids. It’s time for us to take a stand and protect our children from these foods that can undermine their health and development.

In those crucial early years, real, minimally processed foods are not just about providing the vitamins and minerals kids need to grow. They also play a key role in helping our children learn how to chew and swallow, building the muscles necessary for eating, and developing their taste for a variety of real, wholesome foods. When kids are introduced to sugary, artificially flavored foods too early, they may struggle to appreciate natural flavors later on, gravitating instead towards unhealthy options.

UPFs—like those pre-packaged snacks, sweetened drinks, and meals that seem convenient—are often loaded with added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients. These foods can create a preference for sweetness and can contribute to issues like childhood obesity, digestive problems, and metabolic disorders. While they might be easy to grab and serve, the long-term health risks just aren’t worth it.

Our role as parents is to prioritize our children’s well-being, even when it’s not the easiest path. By offering fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrient-dense foods, we can help our kids develop a lifelong appreciation for real, healthy food. And when we speak out against the prevalence of ultra-processed options in the market, we send a powerful message to the food industry that our children’s health comes first.

Let’s work together to give our kids the healthy future they deserve. By making thoughtful choices today, we’re setting the stage for a lifetime of better health.

Sincerely,
Christo B. Vermeulen

Toddlers in the UK consume a shocking percentage of their calories from ultra-processed foods. By age seven, their intake increases further.