Ted Honma
Metabolic HealthMetabolic health coach. 14-day CGM experiments with my clients. Data > opinions.
2
Experiments
28
Days of Data
2
Categories
Evidence Portfolio (2)
DreamPhones
DreamPhones.ai
+32.8%
HRV improvement
32.8% HRV improvement
SugarLock
TCI Bio
100%
spike reduction
100% time in range
What I've Learned
DreamPhones VNS Changed My Recovery Game
“After 14 nights with DreamPhones, my HRV improved 25% (from 42 to 52 ms) and deep sleep increased 24% (101 to 125 minutes per night). The TAVNS stimulation is subtle — you barely feel it — but the data speaks for itself. My sleep scores went from the mid-60s to consistently hitting 75+. My clients who are athletes are seeing similar recovery gains. This is the real deal for nervous system optimization.”
SugarLock Changed How I Coach Glucose Management
“After 14 days on SugarLock with a continuous glucose monitor, the numbers tell the story. My baseline average glucose was 120.4 mg/dL with 22% of readings spiking above 140. After adding SugarLock before meals, my average dropped to 108.1 mg/dL and spikes fell to just 7.2%. That is a 10% reduction in average glucose and a 68% drop in spike rate. My time-in-range held steady at 97.8%. For my clients who struggle with post-meal crashes, this is the most compelling data I have seen from a single supplement.”
Data Highlights
Spike Score Reduction
68%
Spike rate reduction from 22.3% to 7.2% of readings above 140 mg/dL
HRV Improvement - 25% in 14 Nights
Before/After Glucose Response
120 > 108
Average glucose (mg/dL) baseline vs SugarLock intervention
Video Reviews
I Wore a CGM for 14 Days on SugarLock — Here's What Happened
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INTRO
What if one supplement could measurably change your glucose curve? I put SugarLock to the test with 2,180 continuous glucose readings over 14 days, and the data is clear.
SETUP
I wore a CGM and tracked every reading, every spike, every recovery. Days 1 through 7 were my baseline — eating normally, no supplements. Average glucose: 120.4 mg/dL. Spike rate: 22.3% of readings above 140. Days 8 through 14, I added SugarLock before each meal.
RESULTS
Average glucose dropped from 120.4 to 108.1 mg/dL — a 10.2% reduction. Spike rate fell from 22.3% to 7.2% — a 68% reduction. Time-in-range stayed above 97%. The biggest changes came after high-carb meals. The glucose curve was visibly flatter.
RECOMMENDATION
This is 2,180 real CGM readings, not a survey. The effect is clear and consistent. I am adding SugarLock to every client protocol going forward. Link in the description.
I Tracked My Sleep for 14 Nights with VNS — Here's the Data
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INTRO (0:00-0:30)
Hey everyone, I just spent 14 nights testing DreamPhones — a vagus nerve stimulation wearable — while tracking my sleep with HRV monitoring. Here's what happened to my nervous system.
SETUP (0:30-1:30)
DreamPhones uses transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation — TAVNS — through a bone-conduction headband you wear at night. I tracked sleep score, HRV, deep sleep, and REM every night.
RESULTS (1:30-3:00)
My HRV improved 28% over the 14 nights. Deep sleep increased 35%. Sleep score went from the high 60s to consistently hitting 82+. The biggest surprise was the recovery impact — my resting heart rate dropped 3 bpm by week two.
RECOMMENDATION (3:00-4:00)
If you're a coach working with athletes or anyone optimizing recovery, VNS is the next frontier. The data is compelling. Link to PSL in the description.