Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120

The Power of Nature in Health and Longevity - Episode 308

Oct 30, 2025
Dr. Dick Thom, a dentist-turned-naturopath with decades of experience, shares insights on the powerful effects of self-care and nature on health and longevity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding personal temperament for dietary choices and advocates for nutritional variety. Thom stresses the critical role of sleep hygiene, movement for lymphatic health, and effective stress management techniques. The conversation also touches on the influence of thoughts and emotions on physical well-being, advocating for healing through positive experiences.
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ANECDOTE

Sleeping On The Ground Transformed Health

  • A man cured many health issues by sleeping in a ground tent and reported profound improvement over 30 days.
  • He continued sleeping on the ground afterward because he felt his whole body transformed.
ADVICE

Measure And Train Your Nervous System

  • Measure nervous-system metrics (HRV) and train vagal tone when you find chronic sympathetic dominance.
  • Use guided entrainment tools or practices to shift brainwaves toward theta/delta before sleep.
ADVICE

Slow, Deep Breathing For Calm

  • Slow and deepen your breathing to activate the vagus nerve and shift toward parasympathetic calm.
  • Practice diaphragmatic breaths and check BOLT scores to build proper breathing capacity.
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