Practices
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What a practice is
A practice is something you do rather than something you take — breathwork, cold exposure, resistance training, a sleep routine. Practices are catalogued here alongside supplements because the evidence for many outcomes points at behaviour first, and because a practice can interact with a supplement stack.
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- Most studied
- Most effects
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- YogaFamily · 24 styles
Yoga
HDL Cholesterol IncreasePhysical Endurance IncreaseResting Heart Rate Improvement67 human-evidenced uses234 studies79 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Blood Glucose Level SupportAnalgesic EffectPhysical Strength Increase57 human-evidenced uses191 studies73 effectsmetric.variations
- Light therapy
Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)
Eye and Vision Health SupportCognitive Function ImprovementInsulin Sensitivity Improvement56 human-evidenced uses252 studies63 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Fatigue ReductionInsulin Sensitivity ImprovementBalance Improvement52 human-evidenced uses287 studies65 effectsmetric.variations
- Mind–body
Tai Chi
Blood Pressure SupportBone Health ImprovementVerbal Fluency Improvement52 human-evidenced uses229 studies64 effectsmetric.variations
- BreathworkFamily · 20 styles
Breathwork
Lung Capacity ImprovementAnalgesic EffectCardiovascular Health Support50 human-evidenced uses171 studies61 effectsmetric.variations
- CardioFamily · 24 styles
Cardio
Oxygen Utilization ImprovementBalance ImprovementPhysical Endurance Increase50 human-evidenced uses204 studies70 effectsmetric.variations
- MeditationFamily · 23 styles
Meditation
Cognitive Function ImprovementTrauma Symptom ReductionFatigue Reduction49 human-evidenced uses230 studies64 effectsmetric.variations
- Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Trauma Symptom ReductionAppetite Suppression (Desired)Cognitive Function Improvement47 human-evidenced uses262 studies55 effectsmetric.variations
- Mind–body
Qigong
Cognitive Function ImprovementBlood Pressure SupportRespiratory Health Support47 human-evidenced uses166 studies58 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Acupuncture
Sleep Quality ImprovementCognitive Function ImprovementInflammation Reduction46 human-evidenced uses166 studies50 effectsmetric.variations
- Strength trainingFamily · 14 styles
Strength Training
Inflammation ReductionLiver Health SupportAntidepressant Effect45 human-evidenced uses279 studies55 effectsmetric.variations
- Mind–body
Pilates
Pregnancy Outcome SupportPhysical FunctionAnxiety Reduction43 human-evidenced uses198 studies49 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Swimming
Balance ImprovementMood ImprovementPhysical Strength Increase41 human-evidenced uses129 studies56 effectsmetric.variations
- Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Chronic Pain ReductionAntidepressant EffectMood Improvement39 human-evidenced uses241 studies44 effectsmetric.variations
- Thermal therapy
Finnish Sauna
Cardiovascular Health SupportLongevity and Anti-Aging SupportMood Improvement37 human-evidenced uses123 studies50 effectsmetric.variations
- DanceFamily · 14 styles
Dance
Physical FunctionMood ImprovementBlood Pressure Support36 human-evidenced uses102 studies52 effectsmetric.variations
- Nature therapy
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
Fatigue ReductionAntidepressant EffectMood Improvement36 human-evidenced uses101 studies42 effectsmetric.variations
- Recovery
TENS / EMS Therapy
Chronic Pain ReductionPhysical Endurance IncreasePhysical Strength Increase36 human-evidenced uses150 studies51 effectsmetric.variations
- Fasting
Fasting
Blood Pressure SupportBody Composition ImprovementFemale Hormonal Balance Support35 human-evidenced uses165 studies50 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Brisk Walking
Physical Endurance IncreaseBlood Pressure SupportPhysical Function34 human-evidenced uses68 studies44 effectsmetric.variations
- MassageFamily · 20 styles
Massage
Analgesic EffectAntidepressant EffectChronic Pain Reduction34 human-evidenced uses56 studies46 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Cycling
Oxygen Utilization ImprovementPhysical Strength IncreaseCognitive Function Improvement33 human-evidenced uses89 studies48 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Cupping Therapy
Analgesic EffectSkin Health ImprovementPhysical Function32 human-evidenced uses71 studies41 effectsmetric.variations
- Thermal therapy
Hot Bath
Resting Heart Rate ImprovementCardiovascular Health SupportBlood Pressure Support29 human-evidenced uses153 studies46 effectsmetric.variations
- Thermal therapy
Ice Bath / Cold Plunge
Thermoregulation ImprovementSleep Quality ImprovementImprove Heart Rate Variability (HRV)29 human-evidenced uses192 studies50 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Jump Rope Training
Weight Management SupportPhysical Endurance IncreasePhysical Strength Increase27 human-evidenced uses65 studies42 effectsmetric.variations
- Breathwork
Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
Blood Pressure SupportResting Heart Rate ImprovementAnxiety Reduction25 human-evidenced uses52 studies27 effectsmetric.variations
- Dance
Latin Dance Fitness
Physical Endurance IncreaseMood ImprovementMuscle Mass Increase25 human-evidenced uses22 studies38 effectsmetric.variations
- Social wellbeing
Laughter Yoga / Therapy
Stress Resilience ImprovementAnalgesic EffectAnxiety Reduction25 human-evidenced uses35 studies32 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Ozone Therapy
Analgesic EffectInflammation ReductionPhysical Function25 human-evidenced uses113 studies34 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Hot Yoga
Stress Resilience ImprovementFlexibility ImprovementCardiovascular Health Support23 human-evidenced uses39 studies37 effectsmetric.variations
- Massage
Foam Rolling
Analgesic EffectPhysical FunctionFlexibility Improvement22 human-evidenced uses146 studies32 effectsmetric.variations
- Massage
Swedish (Classic) Massage
Analgesic EffectBlood Pressure SupportAnxiety Reduction22 human-evidenced uses81 studies35 effectsmetric.variations
- PsychotherapyFamily · 17 styles
Psychotherapy
Antidepressant EffectAnxiety ReductionTrauma Symptom Reduction21 human-evidenced uses131 studies27 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Tabata Training
Blood Pressure SupportWeight Management SupportPhysical Endurance Increase21 human-evidenced uses30 studies34 effectsmetric.variations
- Nature therapy
Gardening Therapy
Mood ImprovementAntidepressant EffectAnxiety Reduction19 human-evidenced uses33 studies25 effectsmetric.variations
- Thermal therapy
Infrared Sauna
Cardiovascular Health SupportFatigue ReductionMuscle Recovery Acceleration19 human-evidenced uses19 studies35 effectsmetric.variations
- Meditation
Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta)
Mood ImprovementTrauma Symptom ReductionSocial Function Improvement18 human-evidenced uses45 studies26 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga
Physical Endurance IncreasePhysical Strength IncreaseFlexibility Improvement18 human-evidenced uses30 studies28 effectsmetric.variations
- Sound therapy
Binaural Beats
Anxiety ReductionBlood Pressure SupportStress Resilience Improvement17 human-evidenced uses48 studies22 effectsmetric.variations
- Thermal therapy
Heating Pads / Warm Compresses
Eye and Vision Health SupportPhysical FunctionBlood Pressure Support17 human-evidenced uses88 studies28 effectsmetric.variations
- Strength training
Calisthenics
Physical Endurance IncreaseBody Composition ImprovementPhysical Strength Increase16 human-evidenced uses26 studies33 effectsmetric.variations
- Journaling
Expressive Writing
Mood ImprovementAntidepressant EffectSocial Function Improvement15 human-evidenced uses43 studies23 effectsmetric.variations
- Meditation
Transcendental Meditation
Anxiety ReductionSleep Quality ImprovementTrauma Symptom Reduction15 human-evidenced uses26 studies26 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Anxiety ReductionPhysical Energy IncreaseBlood Pressure Support15 human-evidenced uses24 studies22 effectsmetric.variations
- Meditation
Focused Attention Meditation
Concentration ImprovementCognitive Function ImprovementMood Improvement13 human-evidenced uses44 studies21 effectsmetric.variations
- Dance
Social Dancing
Physical FunctionMood ImprovementAntidepressant Effect13 human-evidenced uses49 studies27 effectsmetric.variations
- Oral health
Nasal Irrigation (Neti Pot)
Allergy Symptom ReliefAnalgesic EffectSmell Sensitivity Improvement12 human-evidenced uses67 studies16 effectsmetric.variations
- Massage
Thai Massage
Analgesic EffectPhysical FunctionConstipation Relief12 human-evidenced uses28 studies22 effectsmetric.variations
- Breathwork
Wim Hof Method Breathing
Stress Resilience ImprovementAntidepressant EffectMood Improvement12 human-evidenced uses9 studies23 effectsmetric.variations
- Nature therapy
Grounding / Earthing
Sleep Quality ImprovementStress Resilience ImprovementAnalgesic Effect11 human-evidenced uses9 studies19 effectsmetric.variations
- Cardio
Indoor Rowing
Oxygen Utilization ImprovementPhysical Strength IncreasePhysical Endurance Increase10 human-evidenced uses35 studies19 effectsmetric.variations
- Workout
Mobility Training
Physical FunctionBalance ImprovementFlexibility Improvement10 human-evidenced uses50 studies25 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Anusara Yoga
Fatigue ReductionAnalgesic EffectAnxiety Reduction9 human-evidenced uses28 studies23 effectsmetric.variations
- Cognitive training
Brain Games / Puzzles
Cognitive Function ImprovementMemory ImprovementConcentration Improvement9 human-evidenced uses35 studies14 effectsmetric.variations
- Journaling
Gratitude Journal
Stress Resilience ImprovementMood ImprovementSocial Function Improvement9 human-evidenced uses27 studies14 effectsmetric.variations
- Breathwork
Pursed-Lip Breathing
Physical Endurance IncreaseRespiratory Health SupportLung Capacity Improvement9 human-evidenced uses23 studies14 effectsmetric.variations
- Oral health
Oil Pulling
Oral Health SupportInflammation ReductionAntioxidant Protection Enhancement8 human-evidenced uses43 studies10 effectsmetric.variations
- Breathwork
Box Breathing
Anxiety ReductionEmotional Regulation ImprovementStress Resilience Improvement7 human-evidenced uses13 studies13 effectsmetric.variations
- Sleep optimisation
Bedtime Wind-Down Ritual
Sleep Onset ImprovementMood ImprovementSleep Quality Improvement6 human-evidenced uses21 studies8 effectsmetric.variations
- Yoga
Yin Yoga
Anxiety ReductionStress Resilience ImprovementSleep Quality Improvement6 human-evidenced uses7 studies14 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Chelation Therapy (Non-Medical)
Wound Healing AccelerationDetoxification SupportBlood Pressure Support5 human-evidenced uses11 studies12 effectsmetric.variations
- Breathwork
Coherent Breathing
Analgesic EffectRespiratory Health SupportDigestion Improvement4 human-evidenced uses4 studies13 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
IV Vitamin Drip
Analgesic EffectAntidepressant EffectElectrolyte Balance Support2 human-evidenced uses5 studies6 effectsmetric.variations
- Oral health
Tongue Scraping
Oral Health SupportTaste Sensitivity Improvement2 human-evidenced uses17 studies2 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Black Salve
Wound Healing AccelerationAntifungal EffectAntiviral Effect0 human-evidenced uses12 studies3 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Coffee Enema
Digestion Improvement0 human-evidenced uses4 studies1 effectsmetric.variations
- Alternative medicine
Ear Candling
0 human-evidenced uses1 studies0 effectsmetric.variations