Episode 18: AutoBiology Kids: How Does Our Skin Grow When We Get Taller?

04/01/21 • 19 min

Autobiology with Jennifer Little-Fleck

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Episode 17: Autobiology Kids asking What's in a pimple and what's up with toenails?

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Episode 17: In another episode of Autobiology Kids with Daphne and Faith, we are talking pimples, toenails, fingernails, and lots of other random things!
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Pimples
Inside pimples there is pus = dead white blood cells. White blood cells are what fights off foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other germs that cause infection

Why do we have toenails?

The main function of toenails is likely for protection, compared to enhancing grip or the fine motor functions the fingernails have.

The tops of the toes are vulnerable to injury and, as we’ve all learned the hard way, stubbing. By having a protective nail on top of the toe, the toes are less vulnerable to injury and infections.

Some slight differences in purpose are reflected in rates of nail growth. Fingernails grow around twice as fast as toenails, according to a small 2010 study.

This study of 22 healthy American young adults found that fingernails grow an average of 3.47 millimeters (mm) a month, while toenails grow an average of 1.62 mm a month.

The big toenail grows the fastest on the feet, while the pinkie fingernail is the slowest growing of the fingernails.

Fingernails have greater blood flow, in part because they’re closer to your heart.

What are fingernails and toenails made of?

Fingernails and toenails are comprised of three layers of tissue called keratin. Keratin is a tissue type that has amino acid proteins. Keratin is naturally present in your hair and nails. It’s also a component found in other animals, including horse hooves.

The way keratin cells link to form together can influence the consistency and feel of the fingernails. For example, the nail layers are made of soft, moderately hard, and hard keratin. These all come together to create the protective shield you know as your fingernails.

While the keratin cells are no longer living (which is why you can trim your fingernails and toenails), they represent formerly living cells that needed nutrients and proteins to survive.

When you consider this, it’s easy to see how deformities in the nails can indicate potential underlying problems, such as nutritional deficiencies.

Did you know that fingernails can predict health?

Fingernails may be potential indicators of underlying medical conditions. In fact, doctors frequently assess fingernails to help diagnose different medical conditions. Common nail disorders that may indicate underlying health conditions include the following:

Clubbing. Clubbing causes an extreme curve and rounding appearance to the fingernails.
Concavity. Also known as koilonychia, concavity occurs when the nails bend up at the sides, making a U shape instead of a traditional C shape.
Pincer. Pincer nails are very rounded, almost as if the nail side edges are trying to touch.
Pitting. Pitting causes multiple, shallow depressions in the nail area.
Horizontal lines. The fingernails naturally have up-and-down lines. When lines appear side-to-s

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Episode 19: Talking Favorite Biohacking Devices with Jonathan Charles Wilson, Part 1

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In this podcast, I am interviewing my fellow Biohacking buddy Jonathan Charles Wilson. He shares his top 5 favorite biohacking devices, how he uses them, and how they make him feel. A must-listen for anyone who is considering a device for stress relief, health management, or hair restoration!
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Jonathan’s Picks
1. BIOSENSE® Breath Ketone Monitor & Mobile App
• No More Finger Pricks or Urine Sticks!
• Quick ketosis feedback directly on the device provides precise, high-resolution measurements on a 0-40 scale (0-4.0mmol blood ketone equivalent), from light to advanced to deep ketosis.
• Research suggests that a daily Ketone Score of 120 is associated with a fat loss rate of about 0.5 pounds/week.
2. Muse S Headband
• Using advanced EEG technology to respond to your mind, heart, and breath
• Comfy brain sensing headband that helps you understand and track how well you focus, sleep, and recharge so you can refocus during the day and recover each night.
3. Halo Neuro
• Playing guitar, lifting weights, and running may seem different — but your brain learns each of these movements the same way: via the motor cortex. As you learn, your brain optimizes signals from the motor cortex to the body for better performance.
*HALO NEURO technology has been sold to Flow Neuroscience and is no longer available for purchase.
4. HeartMath Heart Rate Variability Sensor & App:
• The Inner Balance technology analyzes and displays our heart rhythm, measured by Heart Rate Variability (HRV), which indicates how emotional states are affecting our nervous system.
• The Inner Balance technology trains you to self-generate a highly efficient physiological state called HRV coherence, which helps us increase emotional composure and clearer reasoning.
5. iRestore Hair Growth System
• Clinical-strength red light therapy to promote hair regrowth by extending the growth phase of the hair cycle.
About Jonathan
Jonathan Charles Wilson, Pioneer of the Superhuman Home industry. His mission is to connect Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Home Performance and Human Performance space to co-create world-class education and empowerment to transform every home into a healthier, smarter, and more high-performance environment.
His primary topics of interest include: Flow state, Biohacking technology, Whole-house energy efficiency, Solar, Battery back-up systems, Electric vehicle charging, in-home sales, sales training, entrepreneurship, and more! If you love any of these topics also, follow him on IG, FB, and Linkedin @jonathancharleswilson
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