To say that the successful and so far safe transformation, or alchemization, from plastic to water is a pleasant surprise is an understatement. I’m excited on different levels – pun intended – to discover that the ideal expected outcome is possible, of safely using UV lights to photocatalyze plastic into water is practical. There areContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: From Plastic To Water By Photochemistry”
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Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Pt. 2 + Managing Prototype Design
Recently I completed a course on Agile Project Management, and that has been a great accompaniment to beginning the prototype build for a portable photocatalytic or photodegradation system. One important point before proceeding with the fun testing is that all the components truly fulfill the design and product requirements, and address any issues directly asContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Pt. 2 + Managing Prototype Design”
Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Part 1
The most recent testing of the trash can of the future’s photocatalytic process featured monitoring emissions, which is of course important for safety in the immediate environment, and in the bigger picture. Safety and ease of use at home are very important design constraints. The process in the container cannot be hazardous, or “off-gassing” noxiousContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Part 1”
A Philosophy Of Amortality, Inspired By XPRIZE Healthspan
The majestic Banyan tree, symbolic of eternal life and enlightenment, is considered immortal because it grows aerial roots that become supplementary trunks. Quite simply, it has cleverly adapted to prolonging its life, and in the process houses a lot of other creatures. “Amortality” literally means “not subject to death.” And is the Banyan amortal? NoContinue reading “A Philosophy Of Amortality, Inspired By XPRIZE Healthspan”
Superfood Selections For The Brain, Heart & Gut
First of all, it’s important to remember the Brain, Heart & Gut are part of interconnected systems, and so is the entire body. The connections of the brain and its ganglia run throughout. The Heart also has its own brain, the ganglia being made of neurons. Let’s have a look at some superfood adaptogens thatContinue reading “Superfood Selections For The Brain, Heart & Gut”
Biology Of Longevity: Surviving The Molt — Lessons From The Lobster
When a lobster molts, or sheds its shell or exoskeleton, it’s a struggle. Signaled by hormonal change, it literally crawls out of its own skin. Yet, this somewhat dangerous process has to occur in order for it to grow. Some die during the molt or in the immediate aftermath, before their soft bodies harden again.Continue reading “Biology Of Longevity: Surviving The Molt — Lessons From The Lobster”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Science + Philosophy — Trust The Body, Respect The Quanta
Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens
It’s well documented that genetic expression is sculpted by environment. “A substantial body of research reveals that specific genes can be expressed at different times in an organism’s life. Whether a particular gene is expressed and the degree to which it is expressed depend strongly on the environmental conditions experienced by the organism.” (1) EpigeneticsContinue reading “Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens”
Shangri-La Green February Promo Products — From Compostable Phone Cases To Hemp Underwear 🌿
Mitopure | Nature’s Answer Extracts | Pela Case | Wama Hemp Underwear This month’s featured promo products so far feature a game changer in waste reduction — the compostable phone case, as well as longevity and preventative natural health items from Timeline Nutrition and Nature’s Answer, plus breathable healthier Hemp underwear by WAMA. Shangri-La GreenContinue reading “Shangri-La Green February Promo Products — From Compostable Phone Cases To Hemp Underwear 🌿”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Health & Modernizing Psychology — The Multifaceted & Multicultural Self
Shangri-La Green 🌿 Top Shelf Recipe + New Products
Delightfully sweet and satisfying, SuperFood Magic Squares are easy to make — just mush and freeze — but they’re also available in the Shangri-La Green shop. They feature two great promotional products: Vegan Un-Honey & Green Vibrance powder, as well as other top shelf ingredients for nutrient density. New in Cosmetics are updated containers andContinue reading “Shangri-La Green 🌿 Top Shelf Recipe + New Products”
New Cosmetics & Skincare From Shangri-La Green 🌿
Some great new additions to the Shangri-La Green shop with some exciting ingredients, most notably Bristlecone Pine seeds, from a revered tree that lives thousands of years.
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Health + Evolution — Detox Your Life, Reclaim Your Mind
Shangri-La Green Featured Ancient To Modern Skincare Ritual
This Shangri-La Green featured ancient-to-modern featured skincare involves nourishing therapeutic oils and massage / scrape with a smooth gua sha stone to stimulate circulation and healing in the skin, as well as have a smoothing and pain / tension relieving effect on the skin and muscles. The origin of Gua Sha is ancient Chinese medicine.Continue reading “Shangri-La Green Featured Ancient To Modern Skincare Ritual”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy, Evolution & Culture — Living A Timeless Existence
Shangri-La Green Small Batch Cosmetics + Skincare: Introducing Completely Nourishing Lip Color
Shangri-La Green Makes Tea: Featured Products + Process
This week’s Shangri-La Green featured products also include a featured process to reduce waste — quite simply, using leftover [formerly fresh] dried herbs as a tea blend. It’s easy to let the herbs just sit to dry out, and then crumble up the bundle to place in the top filter of the Japanese cast ironContinue reading “Shangri-La Green Makes Tea: Featured Products + Process”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Maximizing Human Regenerative Processes, Part 4 — Deep Learning Biology To Realize Immortality
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Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Maximizing Regenerative Processes Pt 3 — The Human Circuit, The Infinite Self
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Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Maximizing Human Regenerative Processes Part I — Sun Up, Sun Down
Click here to listen to the latest episode of Studio Shangri-La Podcast. This is a multi-part article originally published in 2021. Stay tuned for the remaining parts, the spoken versions of which differ a bit from the original.