This is a paradoxical situation for the body. While it strive to maintain homeostasis it also require stimulation to grow and keep the balance better. Therefore stepping out of our comfort zone is critical. I shared my perspective on leveraging two optimal zones for health and well-being a few years ago.

https://medium.com/sensible-biohacking-transhumanism/magic-of-dancing-between-two-optimal-zones-a92fb8c79d1d

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