My approach to health is simple. Now that I have cancer, I try my best to treat it like a temple.

What follows are practices I return to consistently. They are not extreme, and I do not follow them perfectly. They are habits that, over time, seem to support clarity, resilience, and long term wellbeing.

Many of these principles are grounded in neuroscience and performance research. Most of them are inspired by the work of the incredible Andrew Huberman. He has a podcast with wonderful guests where I learn the most recent evidence-based facts.

What matters most to me, though, is that they are practical and repeatable.

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1. Morning Light

I aim to get outside within the first hour of waking for around 10 to 30 minutes. Natural light helps regulate circadian rhythm, stabilise mood, and improve alertness. It even works in cloudy conditions, like most days in Bristol.

2. Sleep

Sleep is foundational. I try to maintain consistent sleep and wake times, reduce artificial light in the evening, keep the room cool, and avoid caffeine later in the day.

When sleep is protected, most things feel more manageable.

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3. Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)

At times I use short guided relaxation practices, often referred to as NSDR or Yoga Nidra. Ten to twenty minutes can help reset the nervous system and improve focus, particularly during demanding periods.

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4. Breathwork

When stress rises, I use a simple breathing technique sometimes called the physiological sigh. Two short inhales through the nose, followed by a slow exhale through the mouth. It is straightforward and reliably calming. If I have more time, I use box breathing

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5. Strength and Cardiovascular Training

I train several times per week, combining resistance work with steady cardiovascular exercise and occasional higher intensity efforts.

The focus is on long-term health, metabolic stability, and preserving strength over time.

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6. Cold and Heat

I use cold exposure (cold bath every morning) & occasionally a sauna. When used, they appear to have mental health benefits by releasing huge amounts of dopamine that last for hours. Since I have actually used willpower and chosen suffering, then it is classed as good ‘dopamine.’

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7. Dopamine Awareness

Modern life can be highly stimulating. I try to limit constant high stimulation behaviours and create space between rewarding activities. I am prone to addictive behaviours like getting lost in a Computer game, a fictional book, ‘Both sources of Cheap dopamine’ or doing things that give me a sense of control, strangely like rearranging files on my computer. (Does anyone else do this?)

This helps protect motivation and attention over the long term.

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8. Focused Work

I try to work in focused blocks, usually up to ninety minutes, followed by deliberate rest. This is not conducive in my role as an optometrist, seeing patient after patient. Alternating effort and recovery allows for more sustainable concentration.

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None of these practices is dramatic.

They are small behaviours that compound quietly. Over time, they build momentum rather than deplete it.

This reflects how I think about health more broadly. Not quick fixes. Not extremes. Just steady investment in the foundations.

Cancer & Brain Tumour Support Guide – Ahead of the Game Foundation

The guide documents the holistic protocol Dave followed alongside conventional medical treatment, covering supplements (including frankincense oil, Vitamin C, turmeric, CBD oil, and medicinal mushrooms), anti-cancer nutrition and diet strategies, the ketogenic diet, water fasting, hydration with Kangen water, and therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, and cold water therapy. It also addresses mental health and mindfulness as essential pillars of recovery.

Please note: This guide is not medical advice. Dave is a cancer survivor sharing his personal experience to inspire others to research, fight, and find hope.

For more information, visit aheadofthegamefoundation.com

Dr. Pete Sulack’s Approach to Healing

So I’m well aware theres allot of people peddling ‘cures’ for cancer. I find this guy curious and semi-credible enough to follow on Instagram. The coffee enemas though… He talks a lot about healing the terrain to stop the cancer from coming back/progressing. It is something I may give a go after my chemo

Diet
For Dr. Pete, food became the cornerstone of his healing journey. He adopted a therapeutic ketogenic diet to deprive cancer cells of the glucose they thrive on. His focus was on anti-inflammatory foods and angiogenesis-inhibiting ingredients that naturally starve cancer of its fuel sources. He removed sugar, processed grains, and seed oils, and embraced the Budwig protocol of flaxseed oil and cottage cheese for its metabolic benefits. Through this process, he realised that healing is not just about adding beneficial foods, but also about removing harmful influences. Sugar is only one part of the picture. He also eliminated stress, guilt, and mental clutter, learning to eat with intention and mindfulness rather than fear.

Supplementation
Dr. Pete approached supplements with precision rather than guesswork. He tested over 200 biomarkers to uncover deficiencies he had never noticed. This guided the creation of personalised formulas, incorporating high-dose vitamin C, medicinal mushrooms, methylated B vitamins, CoQ10, and adaptogens. He emphasises that supplements are not magic cures, but targeted tools to replenish what cancer and its treatment have depleted. The key lesson was that quality matters more than quantity, and that one-size-fits-all approaches often leave gaps in care.

Detoxification
Detoxification was central to Dr. Pete’s daily routine. He used coffee enemas, infrared saunas, rebounder therapy, and liver support through milk thistle, binders, and minerals. Detoxification was never glamorous but required dedication and humility. Beyond the physical, he recognised the importance of emotional detox. Letting go of unforgiveness, perfectionism, and the pressure to always be strong was where true healing began. The process taught him that releasing emotional burdens is as critical as cleansing the body.

Oxygenation
To combat cancer, Dr. Pete used Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy three times per week, knowing that cancer cells struggle in oxygen-rich environments. He complemented this with red light therapy, ozone therapy, PEMF, breath work, and vagus nerve stimulation. He also incorporated grounded, natural practices such as walking barefoot on the earth, exposing his skin to sunlight, and daily intentional movements to activate lymphatic flow. He found that while some therapies are high-tech, many of the most potent practices are simple and ancestral, connecting the body back to its natural state.

Dr. Pete Sulack’s journey blends science, lifestyle, and mindfulness. His experience underscores that healing is multidimensional, involving what we consume, what we supplement, what we release, and how we breathe and move. Each component interacts to create a resilient, vibrant, and empowered body.

You can follow Dr. Pete Sulack on Instagram here: @drpetesulack