Focus on nasal breathing during any focused work that doesn’t require speaking or eating, as inhaling through the nose increases alertness, attention, focus, and memory, improving learning outcomes.
Actively choose and use cookware that is completely PFAS and toxin-free, such as Our Place products, to avoid toxic compounds linked to hormone disruption, gut microbiome issues, and fertility problems.
Dissolve one packet of Element in 16-32 ounces of water and drink it first thing in the morning, and consume another packet during physical exercise, especially on hot days, to ensure proper hydration and adequate electrolyte balance.
Actively interact with a variety of odors, preferably positive ones, and practice sniffing more to train and enhance your sense of smell, as this system is highly amenable to rapid behavioral training and helps keep it ’tuned up'.
If recovering from a head injury, engage in olfactory training by closely interacting with odors and focusing on inhaling more to enhance your sense of smell, which can stimulate new neuron growth and indicate sensory performance recovery.
Consider taking AG1 daily, as it’s a vitamin, mineral, and probiotic drink with clinically studied strains that can support digestive and immune health, improve bowel regularity, reduce bloating, and contribute to overall mental and physical performance.
To enhance perception, take an object like an orange, smell it, perform 10-15 inhales through the nose, and then smell it again to significantly increase the richness of your experience of that smell and taste.
Sniff peppermint or other minty scents to increase attention and create an arousal response, which can help wake up your system and improve focus, though less intensely than ammonia salts.
Be aware that humans subconsciously sense and evaluate chemicals from others (e.g., through breath or skin contact like handshakes followed by touching eyes), and observe these behaviors in your environment to understand interpersonal chemical communication.
Do not sniff real ammonia directly or too closely, as it is a toxic scent that can damage your olfactory epithelium and vision; if using smelling salts, understand proper usage to avoid severe damage to your olfactory pathway.