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BenGreenfieldFitness.com/breadhead Confession: I eat bread a few times a week. Mostly, it's my wife Jessa's mouth-watering, homemade sourdough bread. But lately, I saw a documentary got me thinking a bit more about bread, how much you can "get away" with eating, how often you can or should eat it, and whether it affects parts of your body other than your gut, even if you don't have something like celiac disease or gluten intolerance. The documentary is called "Bread Head", and in it, 33 year old director Max Lugavere explores the impact of our diets and lifestyles on brain health. Max's "vlogs" have garnered thousands of fans, and in each of these, he delivers bite-sized blasts of easily digestible information on health science topics ranging from intermittent fasting to the microbiome. You can check them out here. He has spoken at both the NY Academy of Sciences and the United Nations, has appeared on multiple top health podcasts and TV shows including NBC Nightly News, and is a Yahoo Health contributor and regular guest expert on The Dr. Oz Show. During this podcast, you'll discover: -What bread has to do with your head... -Why bread affects a lot of people who don't have celiac disease and have no gluten-related gut issues... -How long bread can have a deleterious effect on your body after you eat it... -How much bread you can "get away" with eating... -Whether you can eat bread if the bread has been fermented, like traditionally made sourdough bread... -What if you use a gluten digesting enzyme like gluten peptidase... -Hidden sources of the same type of dangerous compounds you can find in commercial bread... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Aztec sea salt -MCT oil -Max's Dr. Oz Explanation of Bread & The Brain video -The BreadHead Teaser (below) and BreadHead movie Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Max or I about bread and what it can do to your brain? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special Premium audio episode. Click here to activate a Premium subscription to the BenGreenfieldFitness show and access this and over 300 additional hidden audios, videos, pdf's and more! Back in college, I interned at Duke University and worked with an NFL football player named Willie Roaf. I remember being completely flabbergasted at how this enormous man who was over 6'5" and weighed over 325 pounds could move like a cat, with extreme speed and precision and power while simultaneously generating enormous amounts of strength. Today, I interview two experts who fill me in on some of the secrets that collegiate athletes are using to prepare for the NFL combine, the same underground tactics used by athletes in the NFL who are complete physical specimens. I wanted to pick these experts' brains about to learn how these NFL athletes train, how they recover, how they sleep and more…and in this episode you're going to get a sneak peek. My guests are two specialists that train and fuel these elite football athletes: Michelle Riccardi and Denis Logan. Michelle Riccardi, MS, RD, CSSD, Sports Performance Dietitian has 18 years of experience providing sports nutrition services to professional and elite athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFLPA, and NCAA as well as International and Olympic athletes, tactical athletes and fire fighters. She also serves on the EXOS Mentorship Education Team. Denis Logan, Performance Specialist, joined the EXOS Athletes’ Performance team in January 2008. A 2007 graduate of the Athletes’ Performance Intern Program, Denis serves as a performance specialists in the education department. Prior to joining Athletes’ Performance, he was a strength coach at Aviator Sports Performance in New York. Denis most recently completed his M.S. in Fitness and Health Management from the US Sports Academy. Both Michelle and Denis just returned from the NFL Combine, a week-long showcase occurring every February at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where college football players perform a big battery of physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general managers, and scouts. Implications of an athlete's performance during the combine can affect their draft status and salary, and ultimately their career, and an athlete's "draft stock" is increased based on superior measurable qualities such as size, speed, and strength. Michelle and Denis are real experts when it comes to maximizing these qualities, and during this episode, you'll discover: -What the NFL Combine is... -What kind of blood testing athletes have done in the NFL Combine... -How personalized and individualized meals are created for each athlete... -What kind of supplements the athletes take... -A typical a ‘day in the life of an athlete’... -Why dry needling and acupuncture is used... -The concept of VooDoo bands and how they are used in the athletes... -How an athlete's sleep is enhanced at the Combine... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -EXOS Sports Performance -The NFL Combine website -WellnessFX Blood Testing Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how to train for the NFL Combine, or anything else from this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several podcast episodes ago, I tackled a very tricky and often confusing topic with a doctor named Konstantin Monastyrsky. In that episode, entitled "How Much Fiber To Eat, Where To Get Your Fiber, And Is Fiber *Really* Killing Your Insides?", Konstantin covered several topics, including: -Why it is that doctors tell us to eat plenty of fiber…and what doctors don’t know… -How much fiber is “too much”, and how much it varies from person to person… -The difference between just eating lots of fruits and vegetables vs. using a high fiber “cleanse”... -The truth behind dangerous “laxatives”… -What someone with constipation can do if high fiber and laxatives is not the solution… -And much more... That particular episode generated so many dozens and dozens of questions that I decided to bring Konstantin back, and in this episode, I ask him: -In the article "Is Fiber Bad For You", you discuss how you don't endorse eating the skins of vegetables and fruits. But what about the insoluble fiber you're missing out on, and also the other benefits listed here? -Isn't there a "hormetic" effect to eating the type of components in the skin of foods like potatoes and tomatoes and eggplants? -The study "Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms"...and I know that sometimes, especially when acute or inflamed or infected, lower fiber can be helpful. This is why lower fiber is recommended for acute IBD and for many cases of SIBO. But, once the GI is healed, wouldn't a higher fiber intake is generally well tolerated and health promoting? -You say: “Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes.” But that study you quoted in full says: "Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. These factors include high blood pressure, high insulin levels, excess weight (especially around the abdomen), high levels of triglycerides, the body’s main fat-carrying particle, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Several studies suggest that higher intake of cereal fiber and whole grains may somehow ward off this increasingly common syndrome." How would you reply? -How do you address this association between fiber intake and lowering of coronary disease? "Our results suggest an inverse association between fiber intake and MI. These results support current national dietary guidelines to increase dietary fiber intake and suggest that fiber, independent of fat intake, is an important dietary component for the prevention of coronary disease." and this: "The greatest impact on lowering total and LDL cholesterol is derived from reduced intakes of saturated fat and cholesterol as well as weight reduction in obese persons. Diets high in complex carbohydrates and fiber are associated with reduced mortality rates from CHD and other chronic diseases. Fiber found in oats, barley, and pectin-rich fruits and vegetables provides adjunctive lipid-lowering benefits beyond those achieved by reductions in total and saturated fat alone. The AHA recommends a total dietary fiber intake of 25 to 30 g/d from foods, not supplements, to ensure nutrient adequacy and maximize the cholesterol-lowering impact of a fat-modified diet. Current dietary fiber intakes among adults in the United States average about 15 g, or half the recommended amount." -How do you feel about resistant starch and the current "resistant starch" interest in the dietary industry? Is that a form of fiber that also causes issues, or not? Would you recommend this diet in certain cases? -How does one specifically "fix" a colon that has lack of bacteria. Does a probiotic work? OR would you need more of an enema approach? The reason I ask is I have seen many folks endorse the use of probiotic and/or butyrate enemas for colonic health. -How about fecal transplants. How do you feel about those for restoring colonic health? -When it comes to constipation, what is your #1 solution, in terms of specific ingredients or protocols that can help with it? -And finally, the million dollar question, do you use a Squatty Potty? If you want to try any of Konstantin’s supplements for healing the gut or eliminating constipation, or read his book “The Fiber Menace”, simply click here. Questions, comments or feedback about how much fiber to eat? Leave them at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Konstantin or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 9, 2016 Podcast: A 382 Day Fast, How To Biohack A Hotel, Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds, Carb Cycling For Fat Loss & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. This dude fasted for 382 days, went 456 to 180lbs, didn’t die. Interesting. Crazy how your ability (or kid’s ability) to handle stress is so genetically influenced. 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Use latte frother and icy cold water for an amazing taste! -Click here to follow Ben on Snapchat, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece? It was a must-listen - titled "Anti-Aging, Homeschooling, Underwater Workouts, Pooping & More." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. Click here to register and use 10% code "ben". May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crow

Meet Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece - sporting legends, nutrition and fitness gurus, parents, and - as you will discover on this podcast - deep thinkers and philosophers of life. Laird is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model. He is married to Gabrielle Reece (AKA "Gabby"), a professional volleyball player, television personality, and model. In this podcast (recorded at Laird and Gabby's home in Kauai) you'll discover: -Why Laird and Gabby choose to live in Hawaii... -What it's like to transition from being a pro athlete to moving into later years of life, and Laird and Gabby's anti-aging tips and tricks... -The special breathwork protocol Laird and Gabby both use... -How Laird combines cold, hot, hypoxia, underwater training and more for the ultimate workout... -The top biohacks Laird keeps in his garage... -A special coffee blend that serves as rocket fuel for your body and brain... -One very stinky fruit Laird takes a shot of each morning... -Why Laird and Gabby homeschool, and why they do it... - How to stay young and vibrant, age gracefully, and defy the norms of what we accept for older generations... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Laird's website -Gabby's website -The NBC show "Strong" -Laird's superfoods and coffee blends -The Glasses Off app -Neil Strauss's author page -The iCool cold pool -The Iceman Wim Hof podcast -The Unschooling podcast with Ben Hewitt -Don Wildman's Hardest Workout In The World Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me, Laird Hamilton or Gabby Reece? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is off-the-grid hiking and exploring the island of Kauai in Hawaii (click here to stay tuned to Instagram to see some very entertaining photos of his adventures). So today, we bring you a special audio episode: the full chapter 3 of Ben's New York Times best-selling book "Beyond Training". In this chapter, you're going to discover that there is definitely more than one way to build endurance, and whether you're a Crossfitter, obstacle course racer, marathoner, triathlete, cyclist, swimmer or anyone else who simply wants to build stamina, grit, and endurance, and this audio is going to show you the very best way to do just that. If you like this chapter, then please know that Beyond Training is available as an audiobook, Kindle, and physical book here, and also available in audio .mp3 form to anyone who is a Premium member of Ben Greenfield Fitness show. The book was just updated last month with over 6 new months of Ben's research and edits. Questions, comments or feedback after listening? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years ago, an inventor named Paul Becker joined me for a podcast entitled "How Something Called Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Can Make You Sleep Like A Baby (And Do Much More Than That)". In it, Paul talks about a special "PEMF" device called "The EarthPulse". I also mention my own use of this little doughnut-shaped magnetic device for enhancing sleep in the sleep-hacking chapters of my book Beyond Training and also in the recent article 5 Biohacks To Beat Insomia, Sleep Better On Airplanes, And Shut Down Stress. Today Paul's back. But he's not here to fill us in on how PEMF can make us sleep better. Instead, we're going to talk about the legal performance enhancing effects of PEMF, and exactly how to use something like The EarthPulse for way more than sleep. During this episode, you'll discover: -How electrical stimulation can be used to kill bacteria and viruses... -How to triple your mitochondrial density while you are sleeping... -Why earthing, grounding and sleeping outside on the earth is much different than use of a PEMF device... -Why the PEMF emitted by a device is different than what is emitted from a cell phone... -The correct way to use PEMF to increase rate of tissue repair... -How PEMF affects the nervous system and HRV... -And much more... Resources from this episode: -Athletic Performance Enhancement results with EarthPulse -100lb Bench Press increase -Information on specific harmonics in Earthpulse -Sensitivity to electrical stimulation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and MAGIC-5 cells -Bob Beck protocol for cancer -David Hood (1989) 10 Hz triples 2 key enzymes responsible for oxygen metabolism -NASA / Goodwin (2003) 4x Tissue Regeneration and Epigenetic Effects of 10 Hz PEMF -James Tong (2007) 10 Hz Triples Nerve Synapse Energy & Doubles Mitochondrial Density -Click here to learn more about the EarthPulse PEMF machine, read more of the research or to get one for yourself now. Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Paul or me? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and click here to learn more about the EarthPulse PEMF machine, or to get one for yourself now (use coupon code "bgfitness" to save 15% anytime between February 27 and March 31, 2016).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 24, 2016 Podcast: A Potent New Fat Loss Workout, Why Ben Eats Bread, 5 Things You Must Know About Nutrition & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. WellnessFX introduces an extremely comprehensive home-kit for genetic, microbiome and blood test. TrainingPeaks adds Heart Rate Variability (HRV) tracking Pretty crazy how quick, short term intermittent high intensity training can strip fat off body (15 rounds of 60 on/30 off). Fantastic article on why you should use protein and creatine when injured. 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In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. Click here to register and use 10% code "ben". May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. Is Foam Rolling Bad For Your IT Band? Ali says: She recently read an article titled "Ilio-tibial Band: Please do not use a foam roller!" and she wants to get your opinion on this? 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I’m often asked… …why… …instead of podcasting, interviewing and speaking about one specific topic, I have such a huge variety of guests on my show, from vegans to Paleo-ists, from biohackers to mushroom harvesters, from minimalist exercisers to ultraendurance masochists… …why… …instead of recommending one single mighty exercise program, I write about and feature everything from super-slow training to powerlifting to obstacle racing to body weight workouts to yoga and beyond…. …why… …instead of recommending one single supplement or brand, I instead experiment with and talk about a huge variety of superfoods, herbs, oils, tinctures, patches, supplements, supplement stacks and supplement companies… …and why… …instead of using and recommending one single quantification or biohacking device, I talk about and use everything from heart rate variability to intranasal light devices to in-ear phototherapy to wearable infrared and beyond. As a matter of fact, because I’m constantly immersed in, studying and experimenting with the most intriguing, the most enchanting and the most useful things to better your body and brain, I’ve been accused of being a guy with a confusing and ever-shifting message, a flake, shallow, a charlatan, a hypocrite, and a sleazy internet marketer who promotes every newest workout, diet or supplement on the face of the planet! ——————- So please allow me to set the record straight here with three quick facts for you. Fact #1: Since I was 15 years old, and for nearly two decades, I’ve spent time immersed in everything from tennis to bodybuilding to water polo to basketball to volleyball to obstacle racing to Ironman to hunting to freediving to fiction writing to guitar to violin to being single to being married to being a father…you get the idea. And during that time, I’ve committed to 7 day body part split workouts, isometric training, electrostimulation, neurofeedback, water aerobics, strength-only, endurance-only, spinning, Zumba, infrared sauna, transcranial direct current stimulation, kickboxing and beyond. Take-away message: it’s OK to have different body and brain training approaches for different skills and desired outcomes. My goal is to simply spend time in the trenches so I can educate and equip YOU with as much helpful information as possible so that you are able to choose the correct movement approach, workout, exercise or “hack” for your specific goals. That’s not going to be the same for everyone, and I certainly don’t recommend you do it all at once (looking at you, yoga guy holding the kettlebell underwater with an electrostimulation cap). Fact #2: Posted on my office wall is a sign that says: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” Take-away message: even though it’s just fine to do so, you don’t *have* to do the same thing your whole life (e.g. Ironman triathlons or bodybuilding or yoga). You can branch out and live life to the fullest, and for you, this may mean experimenting with many different pleasures and pursuits planet Earth has to offer. And sometimes people will find it confusing when your passions change like new chapters in a book. That has certainly seemed to happen to me (e.g. Q. “But Ben, you said last year that you found Tai Chi was the best way to reduce stress and now you say it’s freediving…you’re such a flake!” A. “That’s because my opinion changed based on personal experience”). Hopefully that does you more good than harm. Fact #3: Every week, I look at dozens of blood and biomarker results from clients all over the globe, and spend countless hours doing phone and Skype consults, coaching everyone from athletes to CEO’s to soccer moms, and doing online exercise and nutrition programming. While working with so many different individual body types, metabolisms and personalities, I have developed different biohacks, different diets and different supplement stacks for different people and have found that those needs often drastically change depending on what you happen to be doing in life at the time (e.g. long breath-holds vs. fat loss vs. ketosis vs. pulling an all-nighter studying vs. libido vs. hunting in the wilderness, etc.). Take-away message: when I recommend or talk about a specific fat loss supplement, or meal replacement powder, or a probiotic, or infrared device, or electrostimulation tool, or heck, a razor, it doesn’t mean I recommend every single person on the face of the planet needs to rush out to buy that tool immediately. All it means is that I’ve discovered a cool new thing that is going to help SOME people in SOME situations, and if you listen to my podcasts and read my articles, you wil

If you've been paying attention to the BenGreenfieldFitness Instagram page lately, you may know that I've just returned from a big axis deer hunt in Texas. Before that, I was hunting whitetail deer in Washington and elk in Colorado. I spent the summer competing in TrainToHunt bowhunting, meatpacking and obstacle course competition, I won the Idaho TrainToHunt, and now I've got my eyes on safari hunting in Africa and moose and bear hunting in British Columbia. In the podcast episode "Are Hunters The Fittest People In The World?" I interview TrainToHunt founder Kenton Clairmont, and in the episode "How To Build Primal Fitness And Endurance By Hunting: An Interview With A Bowhunting Triathlete", you learn how an Ironman triathlon competitor combines hunting with endurance sports. With the growing popularity of sports like TrainToHunt, bowhunting, and even a growing interest in the ancestral practice of persistence hunting, I figured it was high time to introduce you to the guy who has organized a couple of the hunts I've been on, and who is one of the world's leading authorities on finding good hunts, building hunting fitness and much more. So if you want to tap into the primal practice of challenging your body in the wilderness and hunting and gathering your own tasty meat, then this episode is for you. My guest Marc Warnke is owner of GotHunts a hunting consultant, family man, avid bow hunter, mule deer fanatic, fly fisherman and best selling author. Marc has had global hunting experience with outfitters in Canada, Africa and New Zealand. He understands what makes a quality hunt, how to find challenging hunts and (as a fellow TrainToHunt competitor) how to build the ultimate hunting fitness. -How Marc became a hunting guide... -The most thrilling place in the world to hunt... -How to "get into" hunting, even if you didn't grow up with it... -The biggest fitness “holes” you're going to face when you begin hunting... -Why persistence hunting may be the next big thing in hunting fitness... -The best kind of hunting and hunts to go on if you really want to challenge your fitness... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -GotHunts.com -How To Hunt 'Till You're 80 podcast -The Splendid Savage book -Video below... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiyQvm9d4tM Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Marc or me about how to get into hunting, how to build hunting fitness, the most challenging hunts or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/346 February 17, 2016 Podcast: 346: Sirtuin For Longevity (& Other Longevity Hacks), How Much Sleep Is Too Much, Hangovers From Running & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Ever heard of “sirtuin”? If you want to live a long time, you should read this. New longevity hack: sucking cells out of your body (or save money and just go on a fast). Eat like your grandma: Why you should skip the kale salad. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Kimera Koffee: here's today's recipe (and use code BEN for 10% off at KimeraKoffee.com). FOCUS ON THE COOL KIDS USING IT. -Harrys.com - Get $5 off anything at Harrys.com with discount code 'BEN'. FOCUS ON THEIR WINSTON AND TALK ABOUT MY CRAPPY SHAPE IN BOSTON. -FitLife Organifi Green Juice - Go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/FitLife and use discount code 'BEN' to get 20% off. NOTE THAT JESSA USED IT. -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Steve Sisler? It was a must-listen - titled "News Flash: I Am A 98% Angry, No-Nonsense, Perfectionistic, Extremely Unconventional, Rule-Breaking, Fearless Assassin-Sniper." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How Much Sleep Is Too Much? Gina says: She thinks she might be getting too much sleep. She's getting 9/9.5 hours/night, she sleeps like a rockstar according to her sleep sensor. She's not depressed, she doesn't get up during sleep, she's not over training. Her question is should she continue listening to her body or should she start waking herself up after 7.5/8 hours or could it be an issue of supplementation? In my response, I recommend: -The new SR1 DeltaSleeper I've been using -how long I slept after agoge -athletes vs

Prepare for your mind to be blown by today's podcast guest. Mine certainly was. My guest is Steve Sisler, and today's episode, he tears me completely apart, absolutely amazes me as he "psychoanalyzes" me, and during the entire process, you're going to learn a ton about yourself and your behavior. If you've ever wanted to know what makes you tick... Exactly why you think the way you do... What drives you personally when you exercise or race... How you interact with people and relationships (and how you can make this work for or against you)... And why you behave the way you behave... This episode is a must-listen for you... Steve is author of the book: The Four People Types: And What Drives Them, a behavioral profiler and lead behavioral analyst at The Behavioral Resource Group. He works with clients in more than 18 nations, gathering behavioral, emotional, and attitudinal information on individuals within corporate and personal settings. Then he develops strategies for leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurial or career success. Steve is widely considered as the “go to” source for behavioral and attitudinal issues within the framework of both business and family (he's been doing this stuff since the shocking age of twelve!). He is considered a true anomaly within the world of behavioral analysis. During our fascinating discussion, you'll discover: -How Steven developed the crazy skill of being able to "read people" extremely accurately from the young age of twelve... -The one unique attitude Steven found me to possess - an attitude that only 2% of people on the face of the planet can match... -Why people perceive me to be aloof and arrogant based on my high level of no-nonsense, black-and-white thinking... -Why Steven observes that I could be either a very good assassin or a sniper... -How when I am in work mode I become a complete perfectionistic machine and check my emotions at the door... -Why I score very high on alternative ideas, unconventional thoughts and thinking outside-the-box... -The reason Steven thinks I'm not competitive, but rather simply an artist, discoverer and educator... -I don't compete and race and spend time in the gym because I'm competitive, but rather because I am, what Steven describes as a "body artist"... -Why I score extremely high on individualism, innovation, uniqueness, autonomy, freedom (and hate teleprompters)... -The reason I'm very comfortable not necessarily being the person in charge... -Why I am a rule-breaker and why I have a negative, cautious bias when it comes to following rules...... -The reason some people can perceive that I don't "care", and why I tend to care the most about people who are making an effort to help themselves... -What it means to have an itchy brain, and why some people will change direction very quickly in life and let go of non-effective ideas easily... -Why my score is crystal clear when it comes to how my choices affect those around me, and why it's extremely important to me that any decision I make not hurt anyone around me... -Why I'm extremely demanding and critical of myself... -The personality that makes me relentless, want to never give up, keep striving to get better and better, and have a perception nobody can stop me... -Why I'm very clear about who I am... -And much more! Steve is offering a significant discount on the exact behavioral analysis we do in this episode. Details below! Resources: Steven's Full Behavioral Analysis - save $50 with this link and code "ben" Steven's Full Executive Summary (what I did and what we discuss in this episode) - save $100 with this link and code "ben" Steve's Book (link includes free audio of first chapter) Below are my own results, which Steven and I discuss in this episode. [embeddoc url="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Greenfield_Ben_Executive_Summary_-_General.pdf" download="all"] [embeddoc url="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Greenfield_Ben_Behavioral_Analysis_and_Motivators.pdf" download="all"] Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Steven about behavioral analysis or anything else we discuss in today's episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a stadium full of screaming fans. Zoom in on the contestants. They're sweating from the intensity of the competition. What could it be? Boxing? MMA? Basketball? Tennis? American ninja warrior? Nope. It's electronic sports, also known as eSports, and the "athletes" are headset-wearing, energy-drink-guzzling, smart-drug-popping gamers. And this sport is booming. Top eSports tournaments now draw audiences that rival the biggest traditional sporting events, and live streams online routinely attract more than 100,000 viewers. Companies like Coke, Nissan and Red Bull sponsor tournaments, and last year alone, over 205 million people watched or played eSports. As a matter of fact, today's eSports tournaments rival practically any big sporting event. The League of Legends Championship sold out Staples Center in 2013, then sold out the 40,000-seat World Cup Stadium in Seoul a year later while drawing an online audience of 27 million -- more than the TV viewership for the final round of the Masters. Videos of these online gaming sports has more YouTube followers than news, movies and education combined. There's money in this too. Check out the graphic below from ESPN: ESPN.com illustration But eSports isn't just online fun and money. There are some serious health risks involved with this sport. There's drugs. There's drug testing. There is the potential physiological effects of having your senses constantly bombarded by blue light, blue tooth and Wi-Fi. So, in today's podcast, were going to take a deep dive into the crazy world of eSports. My guest today is Zach Burks, founder of a nootropic and smart drug company called NuSups. Zach started his career serving the USA in the Army, then moved to business with the knowledge he gained, and now specializes in enhancing mental and physical performance in gamers. In today's episode, you're going to discover: -How the exploding world of eSports works behind the scenes... -The physical fitness demands of playing eSports... -The health and sleep implications of the constant exposure to Wi-Fi, bluelight, Bluetooth and the other electronic assailants eSports athletes face... -The "under-the-radar" kind of smart drugs or supplements these athletes are using... -The difference between supplements used as stimulants and supplements used for calming effects... -How drug testing in eSports works... -The best smart drug and nootropic stacks being used in gaming... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Zach's website NuSups (use discount code is "brainyben1" for 10% and free shipping on any order) -The movie "Gamer" -Ben's liver cleansing stack: MPX100 + glutathione + n-acetylcysteine + chlorella + Alphabrain -Blue light blocking glasses -Notes from Zach's recommended stacks (all available from NuSups - use discount code is "brainyben1" for 10% and free shipping on any order) Every stack needs 1 Choline Source, and 1 Synaptic Booster, at minimum! (real hardcore stackers like to include fish oils, and other vitamins as a requirement, but this isn't necessary for a basic stack). Listed below are some common nootropics/smart drugs and their category + effect. Synaptic Boosters: Piracetam - Increased Memory Improved Learning Greater Focus Heightened Sensory Function Reduced Anxiety/Depression Improved Vasodilation Reduced Brain Trauma Aniracetam - Improved Memory Increased Learning Ability Improved Cognitive Processing Heightened Reflexes Heightened Perception Reduced Anxiety Reduced Depression Oxiracetam - Increase in Memory Enhanced Learning Ability Better Sensory Perception Advance Technical Thinking Improved Focus Noopept - Powerful Racetam Boosts Acetylcholine production The best Nootropic for creating and recalling memories, and learning. Increases Neuron Growth Neuroprotective - helps restore damaged parts of the brain Phenlypiracetam - Helps consolidate memory Facilitates learning processes Enhances Alertness & Focus Improves Physical Performance Improves Mood Pramairacetam - Overall Improved Cognition Higher Sensory Perception Improved Working/Long-Term Memory Increased Learning Enhanced Focus Advanced Logical/Technical Thinking Unlocked Areas of Thought Adrafinil - Improved short term memory Improved attention and concentration Enhanced clarity of thought Normalization of sleep patterns Less mental fatigue Higher quality of self-awareness Raised levels of optimism and enthusiasm for day to day life Freedom from depression Alpha GPC - Increased learning Improved memory Heightened sensory perception Increased focus Improved motor skills Pyritinol - Improved memory Faster Reaction time Promotes Dopamine growth Increased learning Improved problem-solving skills Enhanced sensory perception ALCAR - Powerful Anti-Oxidant Boosts Acetylcholine production Increases Learning, Mood, Clarity of Thought Neuroprotective Cognitive protectants below... Centrophenoxine - Choline Source Fights Brain decline Increases Learning, Mood, Clarity of Thought Neuroprotective and boost Neuro

Mark Sisson is my guest on today's podcast. Mark is the de-facto leader of the primal and paleo lifestyle movement, and unlike the many instant and self-anointed experts who have descended upon the endurance scene in recent years, Mark boasts a rich history in endurance sports. He's run a 2:18 marathon, has a 4th place Hawaii Ironman finish to his credit, has spearheaded triathlon’s global anti-doping program for the International Triathlon Union, and has coached and advised leading professional athletes, including Olympic triathlon gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield and Tour de France cyclist Dave Zabriskie. Mark just put the finishing touches on a new book called "Primal Endurance" - a book that shakes up the status quo and challenges the overly stressful, ineffective conventional approach to endurance training. While marathons and triathlons are wildly popular and bring much gratification and camaraderie to the participants, the majority of athletes are too slow, continually tired, and carry too much body fat respective to the time they devote to training. The prevailing “chronic cardio” approach promotes carbohydrate dependency, overly stressful lifestyle patterns, and ultimately burnout. To overcome this conundrum, Primal Endurance applies an all-encompassing approach to endurance training that includes primal-aligned eating to escape carbohydrate dependency and enhance fat metabolism, building an aerobic base with comfortably paced workouts, strategically introducing high intensity strength and sprint workouts, emphasizing rest, recovery, and an annual periodization, and finally cultivating an intuitive approach to training instead of the usual robotic approach of fixed weekly workout schedules. I delve into these concepts in today's podcast with Mark. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What Mark's "perfect day" looks like... -Mark's history as a pro triathlete... -Why endurance athletes can actually get fat from training... -Why it can be a myth that you have exercise for long periods of time at that intensity to get very good endurance results... -How to do something called "maximum sustained power training"... -Why a ketogenic endurance athlete can recover faster from stressful training... -Why Mark doesn't use heart rate variability (HRV) measurements... -And much more... Resources for this episode: -Primal Mayonnaise -Focal Upright desk -Mark's recent podcast with Joe Rogan -DNAFit genetic testing -Book: Primal Endurance: Escape chronic cardio and carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast! Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Mark about today's episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and be sure to check out Mark's new book... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 3, 2016 Podcast: 345: How To Burn Calories Without Exercising, Chocolate's Effect On Your Skin, Eliminating Muscle Imbalances & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. 24 weeks of chocolate in a row *about 100 calories a day worth* works wonders for your skin. (and our podcast on healthiest chocolate choices!) Here's the REAL truth about how supplements "kill people". What do you think? 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Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Joanna Penn? It was a must-listen - titled "How To Banish Forearm and Elbow Pain, Burn Calories, Build Endurance& Maintain Muscle While Writing." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Get Ready For A Hot Race Sarah says: She's a new triathlete looking to complete her first 70.3. She's from Adelaide is a really dry heat, but the race is in Cairns, which is known for it's humidity and wet, tropical heat. How does she prepare herself for a humid 70.3 ironman, in a dry place like Adelaide. She currently doesn't have access to a sauna - any other ideas? In my response, I recommend: -A heat suit How To Fix Muscle Imbalances Kyle says: His question is a muscle and body imbalances. He used to road race motorcycles professionally and had a dislocated left hip, left ACL replacement and many other injuries on his left side. He's been racing triathlon's for the last few years and at this point he's completed an ironman distance, but feels his imbalances on his left side are having an affect on his training and efficiency. He currently uses globus electro-stimulation, eats more

Last year, I posted an article entitled "How To Turn Your Desk Into A Calorie Decimating Workstation", and created the video "How Should You Stand At A Standing Desk?" In both those resources, and on many podcasts (including this one on "How To Burn More Fat At Work), I've talked about and featured a special kind of treadmill called a "TrueForm" treadmill. See, when I set about to modify my standing workstation into a treadmill desk, I ran into a two big problems, namely... 1. Treadmills Have Motors. Treadmills with motors – the kind you’d normally need for running, and the kind typically used at treadmill workstations – are not only big and bulky, but produce enormous amounts of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and “dirty electricity”, which has been linked to brain fog, altered cellular metabolism, cancer risk, and much more. In addition, a treadmill belt that runs on a motor allows you to walk and run while leaning slightly backwards and engaging in a full-on heel strike, which alters your running and walking gait, destroys your biomechanics and can actually turn you into a worse runner or a sloppy walker. 2. Manual Treadmills Are Too Slow For Running. So a non-motorized treadmill (also known as a manual treadmill) is a good solution compared to a motorized treadmill. But the problem is that most manual treadmills only reach a maximum speed of 3.5-4.0 miles per hour, and this means that you can never use a manual treadmill for running. Since I wanted to intersperse short fitness and metabolism boosting sprints into my walking workday, (e.g. stopping every hour to do a brief 2 minute sprint, or doing a bit of jogging in between consults and phone calls) this means I’d have to buy and find space for two separate treadmills – one for walking and one for running! So over several months, I searched high and low for a treadmill that is A) a manual treadmill without a motor; B) compact enough to fit under my standing desk; and C) didn’t produce electrical pollution and D) could operate at both casual walking paces, light jogs and high running speeds. --------------------- The solution that I eventually found is something called a “TrueForm treadmill” made by Samsara Fitness. The unique looking TrueForm has several extremely unique characteristics that set it apart from any treadmill on the face of the planet, and is unlike any treadmill you’ve ever tried. First, there is no motor and there are no buttons. The treadmill is entirely manual and is powered by you, which means that you are not only exposing yourself to zero electrical pollution and saving 100% on electrical costs, but also moving far more naturally due to the non-motorized belt design. When you walk on a TrueForm treadmill, you burn more calories, get better balance (especially if you don’t use the rails) and build stronger leg and core muscles, since you’re doing the work instead of a treadmill motor. And the faster you move, the faster the treadmill goes, just like when you walk, jog or sprint outside. But it gets even better, because the TrueForm treadmill is the first and only treadmill to actually teach you the skill of running. This is because the only way to really get the belt moving is to lean slightly forward, strike with your mid to front-forefoot, and maintain a high cadence, which means your body learns to run exactly like the most elite runners on the face of the planet run. This honestly took me a little bit of getting used to, because I’m used to being able to “lean back” and be lazy on a treadmill, and frankly, this treadmill instead forces you to move with pristine form. Finally, the rails are removable. And although TrueForm is legally required to send you the treadmill with the rails attached, you can take them off for the ultimate balance-enhancing experience as you walk, jog and run. ------------------------------ So that's great and all, but can this thing really teach you how to run with proper biomechanics? On today's audio podcast, I get Jeff Vernon the owner of SamsaraFitness on the show and we address this question and much more. You'll discover: -How the Trueform actually works, and why it is shaped the way it is... -How to use a manual treadmill properly... -Specific drills you can do on a manual treadmill to enhance your running form... -What a standard running treadmill won't work on a stand-up desk... -The difference between the different Trueform models (the low-rider, the enduro and the performance)... -Why the Trueform is different than other manual treadmills, and why it's "built like a tank"... -And much more! Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Jeff or me? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply! And click here to use code BEN for a 10% discount on your Trueform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever dealt with frustrating wrist pain or carpal tunnel or tennis elbow or golfer's elbow or climber's elbow - pain that is aggravated by typing and computer work? Have you ever wished you could walk one, five or ten miles while still being able to work on a book, a project, or a paper? Have you ever wished you could simply talk your thoughts into existence, and have them appear in your emails, documents, books and more? Then today's podcast episode is for you. -------------------- Before jumping into today's episode, let's take a look at folks who have abandoned traditional methods of simply sitting down to produce, create and be productive. The list of historical figures who have used standing desks is veritable “who’s who”. Here is just a brief snapshot of famous folks, writers, and inventors who leveraged the standing desk’s benefits throughout history. For example, Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa while he stood at his standing desk. Da Vinci also stood at his desk while sketching new inventions, including parachutes, flying machines, and armored vehicles. The standing desk also made its appearance in one of the world’s oldest colleges, the University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. Standing desks were first recorded as being used in the library in 1626, and the idea of writing while standing was placed at the epicenter of intellectual thought. Napoléon Bonaparte also used a standing desk and found it conducive to quick thinking and strategizing for battle. Thomas Jefferson also used the standing desk while composing documents, including the Declaration of Independence (he actually developed a six-legged adjustable standing desk, and was one of the first known people to use an adjustable standing desk). Charles Dickens' workspace where he penned such timeless classics as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and A Tale of Two Cities. is described as having “books all round, up to the ceiling and down to the ground; a standing-desk at which he writes; and all manner of comfortable easy chairs.” Winston Churchill was often seen writing at his standing desk. Ernest Hemingway’s fashioned a standing desk out of a bookcase near his bed. Honest Abe Lincoln was never too far from his trusty standing desk. He used it to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation and is famously quoted as saying 'Verily, 'tis my standing desk that gave me the inspiration to end this wicked and iniquitous trade.' In addition to standing while writing, both dictating while writing is also something famous authors have done. For example, in her book The Productive Author's Guide to Dictation: Speak Your Way to Higher (and Healthier!) Word Counts, author Cindy Grigg reports: “Leo Tolstoy received one of the earliest dictaphone prototypes. To this he replied that the “Ediphone” was impressive but “too dreadfully exciting” for his methods. Instead, he seemed to favor dictating to his daughter Alexandra or even house guests. Fyodor Dostoyevsky reportedly struck a bargain with his publisher to pay off his and/or his brother’s debts. The deal required that the author submit his manuscript for The Gambler in short order. To do so, he employed stenographer Anna Grigorievna, who gave him collaborative feedback as well. He finished the manuscript in four weeks then married Anna. “Thomas Hardy dictated his wife Florence Hardy’s ‘biography’ about himself to her, seemingly to retain control of the account. Like many authors, Hardy also dictated once he became ill. Stricken with pleurisy, he spoke his last poem to his wife Florence. John Milton was blind when he created Paradise Lost, dictating the epic poetical work to his several daughters. This inspired paintings of him and his daughters by artists George Romney, Delacroix, and others. Alexander Dumas was rumored to never touch up his drafts, having served as a historian, which had given him practice in thinking about what he wanted to say before he dictated it. Michel de Montaigne , an acclaimed 16th-century essayist, dictated his journal and possibly other writings. Henry James referred to his hired transcriptionists as amanuenses, needing to contract such help at least partially due to rheumatism in his wrist. One of them, Theodora Bosanquet, recorded in her diary, “Indeed, at the time when I began to work for him, he had reached a stage at which the click of the Remington machine acted as a positive spur. He found it more difficult to compose to the music of any other make. During a fortnight when the Remington was out of order he dictated to an Oliver typewriter with evident discomfort, and he found it almost disconcerting to speak to something that made no responsive sound at all.” William Wordsworth was a kindred spirit to mobile writers such as myself. He ‘wrote’ Tintern Abbey mentally on a “ramble of four or five days…Not a line of it was altered, and not any part of it written down till I reached Bristol.'' Thanks to transcriptionist Isabella Fenwick, he also dictated The Fenwi

I get diet books in the mail all the time. No, I don't have some kind of online shopping fetish for diet books. People just send them to me. Unsolicited. As a matter of fact, it's a well-known fact in the health and nutrition industry that one of the fastest ways to "make a buck" is to write and sell a diet book. It plays on the psychology that people are constantly looking for next answer to the diet that's not currently working for them. Or they're bored. Or have grass-is-always-greener syndrome. Anyhow, as you can imagine, I was quite pleased when I received an undieting book in the mail last week. UnDiet: Eat Your Way To Vibrant Health, which includes a plan for an 8-week transformation and more than 35 delicious gluten-free, plant-based recipes. Meghan Telpner, the author of UnDiet is a Toronto-based author, speaker, and nutritionist. She used to have Crohn's disease, but after throwing up her hands in frustration at the way the modern medical system was trying to heal her, and instead embarking upon her own path of healing, she's fixed her gut, and learned quite a bit about food, exercise, and psychology along the way. If you find yourself constantly caught up in new diets... ....or you deal with stress constantly damaging your gut... ...or you have Crohn's or some other kind of gut issue... ...or you look good on the outside but feel like crap on the inside... ...then this episode is a must-listen for you. In it, you'll discover: -The exact steps Meghan used (after nearly having her colon removed from debilitating Crohn's disease) healed her entire gut in just 4 weeks... -Why you should learn to cook, even if you have someone or some service who can do all the healthy cooking for you... -What to do when you see a food, or a workout, or some other activity and it just doesn't "feel right"... -Why Meghan thinks yoga is harder than a stairclimber or a high-intensity workout... -Why a cute outfit doesn't mean much if you feel like total crappola... -How you can get around the awkwardness of questioning paradigms, and being "that person" at a dinner party who perhaps doesn't use a microwave or drinks green smoothies... -In the end, the most important question to ask yourself when it comes to "undieting"... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Book Ben mentions early in episode: The Hidden Half of Nature: Microbial Roots Of Life & Health -Another book Ben mentions: Reclaiming Conversation Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how to quit dieting? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Meghan or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple years ago, at the Ancestral Health Symposium, I presented a poster entitled "Biohacking The Hazards of Sitting". As you can see in the video below, I actually thought I was being quite witty to present a poster on the dangers of sitting while sitting with poor posture in a folding chair. It's actually been over five years since I've adopted the habit of frequently alternating positions throughout my work day, a strategy I highlight in detail my video "How Should You Stand At A Standing Desk“ and also in last week's podcast "Standing Desks, Memory Foam & The Science Of Walking Barefoot In Shoes." My office is actually like a tiny playground, littered with kettlebells, a pull-up bar, a boxing heavy bag, this treadmill workstation, and a variety of standing surfaces, including my latest foot acupressure therapy invention, a Bulletproof Sleep Induction mat wrapped around a Kybounder mat. But I just can't get enough of this stuff. So in a few weeks, I'm interviewing a fiction author about how she writes fiction while standing and walking to train for an ultramarathon, and in today's podcast, I'm interviewing a guy named Josh Kerst, who mans the helm of one of the most innovative standing workstation companies on the face of the planet: Focal Upright. Josh is executive vice president of Focal Upright Furniture Inc. He holds a BSE (U of Michigan) in Industrial Engineering and is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE) and is a Member of the ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 Office Seating committee. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What it means to be an "active couch potato"... -The shocking results of a study on athletes that found they can actually be more sedentary than the average office worker... -Workplace positions that trigger a gene which restricts your ability to recover and drops your HDL... -How long you would need to be sitting for the dangers of sitting to begin kicking in... -How a dangerous response called the "compensation effect" can kick in if you exercise at the beginning of the day, and what you can do about it... -Why a standing workstation can actually hurt your shoulders, elbows and wrists and how to set up proper ergonomics at a standing workstation... -Ideas for creative positions you can work in aside from standing, walking or sitting... -Why you should a "stool" to your standing workstation setup... -The brand new heart rate variability research coming out soon on standing mats for everything from balance to strengthening and stretching your feet while you are working... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -The Focal Upright Website (this is a place where you can also get the "Mogo" stool or the Locus seat we talk about) -The Kybounder balance deskmat -The Topo mat -The TrueForm treadmill -Yoga For The Upright Desk article -The Lighting Science "Awake & Alert" Bulbs -The Human Charger in-ear phototherapy device -Study: Sedentary behaviour among elite professional footballers: health and performance implications -Study: Identification of hemostatic genes expressed in human and rat leg muscles and a novel gene (LPP1/PAP2A) suppressed during prolonged physical inactivity (sitting) -Study: Research on "the compensation effect" -12 different apps that will remind you to take a break Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Daniel Yellin or I? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/344 January 21, 2016 Podcast: Fish Oil & Fat Loss, Is The Wim Hof Method Dangerous, The Dietary Cure For Acne And More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. The coolest health, wellness and fitness gadgets from this year’s CES - geeks, eat your hearts out. Yep, fish oil boosts your metabolism. Quite significantly, actually. America’s fastest marathon has adrenal fatigue it would seem. 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A few weeks ago, I published an extremely popular article entitled "How Breath-Holding, Blood-Doping, Shark-Chasing, Free-Diving & Ketosis Can Activate Your Body’s Most Primal Reflex." In that article, I mentioned a guy named Ted Harty, from Immersion Freediving in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. At over six feet tall and 230 solid pounds, Ted is a big, bold, loud, extroverted character. He looks like a boxer, and not like a guy who you’d expect to be diving at incredibly efficient oxygen capacity to depths deeper than most human beings have ever ventured. But it was Ted who was about to open my eyes to a whole new world of freediving, and who I spent nearly every waking hour of ninety-six hours of my life learning every possible closely-guarded breath-holding and deep-diving tactic. Ted began his underwater career in 2005, as a scuba instructor in the Florida Keys. Over the years, Ted became a Scuba Schools International Instructor and a Professional Association of Diving Instructors Staff Instructor. But whenever Ted was on the boat and did not have students to take care of, he’d jump in with mask, fins and snorkel and play around on the reef, sans scuba equipment. As Ted highlights in this fascinating, quick video about his life: “Sometimes I’d have just five minutes to swim around without all of my scuba gear. I loved it. I could swim down to the sand at Sombrero Reef and hang out for a bit at 20 feet. I wanted more. I wanted to learn how to stay down longer and how to dive deeper.” So, in January of 2008, Ted took his first Performance Freediving International (PFI) course. “I couldn’t believe how little I knew about freediving at the time. As a scuba instructor I knew more about diving physiology than the average Joe, but quickly realized I knew nothing about freediving. At the start of the course I had a 2:15 breath-hold, but after just four days of training I did a five-minute hold! I couldn’t believe it was possible.” So next, Ted signed up for instructor-level courses at Performance Freediving. He was soon offered a job teaching with Performance Freediving, when he moved to Fort Lauderdale. Then, in 2009 Ted went to PFI’s annual competition. At the time, he was about a 80- to 90-foot freediver and weighed 230 pounds. He wasn’t in good shape at all, but after three weeks of training under the tutelage of world-reknowned freedivers Kirk Krack and Mandy-Rae Cruickshank, he did a 54 meter (177 -feet) freedive. “I was blown away by what I was capable of.” Ted spent a year working with Kirk and Mandy, while traveling around the country teaching the Intermediate Freediver program. Then, in 2010, a much more fit Ted went back to PFI’s annual competition. That year his new personal best was 213 feet, and currently he’s managed to up that to an impressive 279 feet. In June 2012, Ted was selected as the Team Captain for the US Freediving Team at the Freediving World Championships, and in 2013 he attained PFI Advanced Instructor and PFI Instructor Trainer, becoming the first and only PFI independent instructor to receive this rating. Oh yeah, and Ted also holds the record for hypoxic underwater swimming in the pool, having done 7 full lengths (175 meters) without a single breath. But most impressive? Ted has anemia. This means his blood can’t deliver oxgyen as efficiently to his muscles and brain as most of the world’s population. Thes means he has a blood hematocrit level of 34, easily 1/3 less than most athletes. This is a condition that would leave most folks huffing and puffing for air after climbing a flight of stairs. Obviously, anemia hasn’t stopped Ted. And in today's podcast, he shares his secrets with us, including: -How Ted went from an overweight scuba diver to becoming a fit free diving instructor... -Why being cold and cold water can actually inhibit your ability to hold your breath... -Ted's thoughts about Tom Cruise's freediving scene in the recent Mission Impossible, and how Tom Cruise got up to a six minute static apnea hold... -How to use static apnea tables to enhance your ability to tolerate high levels of CO2 and low levels of O2... -Why training your mammalian dive reflex so useful, even if you have zero desire to do long breathholds or freediving competition... -How shallow water blackouts occur and how you can avoid them... -The cool things that happen to your body when you hold our breath during exercise like jogging... -The specific forms of dry land training that freedivers do to get their bodies necessary to excel underwater and to enhance oxygen carrying capacity and oxygen delivery... -Ted's controversial thoughts on resisted breath training tools like the Powerlung and the Elevation Training Masks... -Why you should avoid hyperventilation and "blowing off CO2" prior to a breath hold... -The difference between Ted's breathing techniques and Wim Hof's breathing techniques... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -book - Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells

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http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/343 January 14, 2016 Podcast: How To Burn More Fat At Work, Fixing Adrenal Fatigue, How Your Genes Affect Your Diet & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Super interesting that the bad effects of sleep deprivation are magnified with light. Attention shift workers! New research: wearing blue lenses increases muscular endurance. (I have article on this at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/09/vision-enhancing-glasses/) Here’s a very cool new way to boost your endurance - carb timing. 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Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometr

39-year-old cyclist Svein Tuft, pictured above, is known as one of the most tenacious, tough and aggressive professional cyclists in the Tour De France. His name has become synonymous with a spirit of against-all-odds tenacity, and perhaps most amazingly, he began entry into the world of professional cycling many years later than most riders have their first race. It was an unorthodox start to his professional career. His name has become synonymous with a spirit of against-all-odds tenacity, and perhaps most amazingly, he began entry into the world of professional cycling many years later than most professional cyclists have their first race. So Svein is one unorthodox guy. He's also a friend of Barry Murray, the ketosis expert, fat-burning efficiency coach, and endurance athlete who joined me as a podcast guest for the episode Five Simple Steps To Turning Yourself Into A Fat Burning Machine. And perhaps because of that connection, Svein has some other interesting techniques that you'll discover in this episode, including: -Why Svein began his entry into the world of professional cycling many years later than most riders have their first race... -The unconventional diet Svein follows... -As an "older" competitor, Svein's most effective recovery tools and techniques... -How Svein handles the mental pain of cycling... -Svein's special routines and habits... -And much more! Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Svein or I about this episode? Leave your thoughts at BemGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From power breathing to underwater workouts to Wim Hof-style cold water immersion to sexy Training Masks to freediving, spearfishing and beyond, it seems that performance breathwork is taking the world by storm. In today's podcast, I take a deep dive with performance breathing expert Brian Mackenzie. Brian is a strength and conditioning and movement expert, and creator of CrossFit Endurance (which I interviewed him about way back in podcast episode #47) He co-authored the book “Power, Speed, Endurance: A Skill Based approach to Endurance Training", recently co-authored “Unbreakable Runner” and works with professional and elite level athletes in running, cycling, rowing, MMA, MIL/SOF, LEO, Fire/EMT, surfing, paddling, swimming, CrossFit, including Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champions. Brian and his programs have been featured in Competitor Magazine, Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Journal, ESPN Rise, The Economist, Tim Ferriss' New York Times bestseller The 4-Hour Body, Men's Running UK, LA Sport & Fitness, Muscle & Performance Magazine, and Rivera Magazine. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The true science behind the Training Mask, and whether it actually works... -How to use oxygen and carbon dioxide static apnea tables... -Why so many freedivers and spearfishers are dying from shallow water blackouts... -The uncommon restricted breath training devices Brian uses in his clinics... -How to use hyperoxia... -Where to start if you want to hold your breath for four minutes... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -This TrainingMask workout -The TrainingMask (use code GREEN1 for 20% discount) -The PowerLung (use code BGF025 for 25% discount) -FINIS Swim Snorkel -TheTurbine nasal dilator -Power, Speed, Endurance book -Unbreakable Runner book -Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why book Do you have questions, comments or feedback about performance breathing? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Brian or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/342 January 7, 2016 Podcast:The Dark Side Of Travel, How To Rebuild Fitness Fast, How To Stop Receding Hairline & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. The dark side of hypermobility: (and here’s a new plane that could limit the damage). Fascinating - how your body falls apart as you age (gonna talk on next podcast about what you can do about this). Holy Batman! This carb vs. fat news is a pretty shabby study. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Nuts.com - Get 4 free samples (choose from over 50 options - that’s a $15 value!) with code "FITNESS" at Nuts.com. -Casper Matresses - Get $50 off at Casper.com/ben with discount code "ben". -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Devin Burke? It was a must-listen - titled "How To Quit Obsessing About Health, Eating & Exercise: Dodging The Silver Bullet Of Orthorexia And Body Dysmorphic Disorder." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit is 30% off until this Saturday. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. Jan 9, 11am: Ben is speaking at the Spokane Health and Fitness Expo. For all the Spokane and Coeur D' Alene locals, find more info here: http://spokanehealthfitexpo.com/. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! Waaa....no new reviews? Get on it peeps. It's good karma and here's how. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Rebuild Fitness Fast Sean says: He was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and he's wondering what the best way to rebuild your fitness and strength after an injury or health issue and how to track your recovery? In my response, I recommend: -Podcast "How To Get Rid Of Lyme Disease" -ARXFit -Super Slow Strength a la Doug McGuff -Hypoxia, including Powerlung, TrainingMask, and EWOT -Hyperthermia -Cold Thermogenesis -Electrostimulation -Look Good Naked & Longevity blog post -NatureBeat app Is Underwater Breath Holding Dangerous? (And How To Avoid Shallow Water Blackouts) Dundee says: He's been seeing a lot of articles condemning the practice of doing laps while holding your breath. He's concerned by all the 'bad press' about the practice and the articles that are highlighting the risk of black outs. He knows you're a proponent of that kind of training, what's your take on this? In my response, I recommend: -The Dartmouth swimmer who died -My article on freediving How To Stop Receding Hairline Darrell says: He loves the show and always has. He's been training for 10 years + at a high intensity and in the past three years he's noticed as his training intensity and load has increased his hair has slowly diminished and where he used to have a massive afro, he now has a receding hair line. He thinks it might have something to do with the amount of stress he

Ever heard of "orthorexia"? It's is an eating disorder characterized by an extreme or excessive preoccupation with avoiding foods perceived to be unhealthy. In other words, it's being absolutely obsessed with eating all things paleo, gluten-free, vegan, raw, non-GMO, organic, and fair-trade, and counting every friggin' calorie of it. Or how about "body dysmorphic disorder?" This one is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation that some aspect of one's own appearance is severely flawed and warrants exceptional measures to hide or fix it. In other words, you must maintain a nice body, at all costs. Unfortunately, it's all-too-common to see eating-obsessed, exercise-obsessed people destroying their bodies and their minds with worrying and an obsessive-compulsive approach to nutrition and fitness. Heck, I just released a book yesterday about "30 Ways To Reboot Your Body", and while everything in the book is sound advice, you could also stress your brain and hurt your body trying to take an "all-or-nothing" approach and trying to do all 30 reboots all at once! My guest in today's podcast, Devin Burke, takes a completely opposite approach to health: a minimalist approach. He preaches that people are often obsessively looking for that "silver bullet" and unfortunately often miss tapping into the potential that is right in front of them - if they are only inspired, educated and disciplined enough to implement these necessary changes they could take them to the “next level", without an unhealthy obsession. Devin is a wellness educator, and passionate health coach. He is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Certified Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. He is the founder of Empowerment Wellness Solutions, a healthy lifestyle coaching business based in South Florida and author of “Healthy Eating in the 21st Century”. And he is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world's top online school for becoming a health, lifestyle and nutrition coach (save $1000 on an IIN certification if you contact them and mention this show). During our discussion, you'll discover: -How to completely reset your brain to eliminate an obsession with eating gluten-free, or getting X number of calories, or eating the perfect carb:fat:protein ratios... -How something called neurolinguistic programming can help you overcome an obsession with food... -Why you need to branch-out and eat a variety of different foods, even if that includes components such as dairy and gluten... -What to eat when you're traveling or at a party, and you want to "enjoy" food, but you still want to avoid making yourself sick or unhealthy... -Why what pop culture tells you is the perfect body completely flies in the face of your natural human ancestry and genetic hardwiring... -How to create exercise goals that go above and beyond just "getting a better body"... -How to quit obsessing over WiFi signals, mold, drinking water, personal care products and household cleaning chemicals... -Why true happiness is not tied to perfect health and how to truly achieve happiness... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (save $1000 when you mention this show)... -The gut/DNA/blood testing Ben Greenfield uses to customize his diet... -My previous podcast on how to rewire your body and brain with neurolinguistic programming... Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Devin or I? Do you agree or disagree with what we say in this show? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/341 December 30, 2015 Podcast (Ben mentions AlignMed shirt in intro): Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night, How To Hack Your Nervous System, Is Your Fish Oil Bad & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Here’s a reason you may not “do well” with gluten (and btw, “colostrum” is what can help with this specific issue). It’s quite interesting why human sleep “harder” than other animals, don’t you think? Interesting - why you wake up at the same time every night. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: FitLife's "Organifi" Green Juice Powder.Easier than eating vegetables or juicing. No shopping, no juicing, no blending, no clean-up. Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free. Special Ingredient includes Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha - shown to lower cortisol, increase strength, and improve mental focus! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/FitLife. Coupon Code ‘BEN’ will get you 25% off through January 1! Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Brian Rose? It was a must-listen - titled "Ayahuasca, Smart Drugs, Anti-Aging & More With Brian Rose of London Real". Click here to listen now or download for later! Jan 9, 11am: Ben is speaking at the Spokane Health and Fitness Expo. For all the Spokane and Coeur D' Alene locals, find more info here: http://spokanehealthfitexpo.com/ May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Hack Your Nervous System Josh says: How should he go about balancing his sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system? What should he eat, how often should he exercise and does weed help? In my response, I recommend: -NatureBeat -This paper on Adaptogens -TianChi -NatureCBD -Hair Mineral Analysis -EEG Neurofeedback and this Dr. Andrew Hill episode -eMWave Hearth Math Institute How To Know If Fish Oil Is Bad Anthony says: How do you go about testing rancidity of oils around the home? He has a bottle of cod liver oil that he's had in the fridge for about two years, and he's not so sure if it's a healthy oil to be putting into your body. In my response, I recommend: -SuperEssentials Fish Oil -This Olive Oil Hoax 5 Ways To Increase Grip Strength (& Become A Better Rock Climber) Anne says: She recently started rock climbing and she's wondering what you think of rock climbing and what would you do to get really good and as fast as possible? In my response, I recommend: -This previous podcast on grip strength -Captains Of Crush (repeated isometric contractions) -Expand Your Hand Bands -ThreeBallClimbing -ArmAid -20 tips for rock climber's article How To Get Motivated To Exercise Erick says: He's the host of a podcast "How to be a Grown Up" that he does for his high school students, when he tries to put forward that despite their economically depressed home lives they should still care about their health, wellness find a purposeful direction in their lives. He has a few students that struggle to be motivated to get active and he'd love to know what is something you might suggest to get them off the couch and making positive decisions to be healthy? In my response, I recommend: -How To Ge

Meet Brian Rose (pictured above). Brian is a London based, US born ex-city trader and host of the wildly popular podcast and video channel "London Real", which has filmed over 200 episodes, has 250,000 subscribers, and been watched over 40 million times (feel free to watch my episode here). Brian has established a reputation for producing frank, in-depth discussions of often controversial topics such as banking and cryptocurrencies, personal development, spiritual growth, anti-aging, biohacking, surveillance, whistleblowing and psychedelics. Notable guests so far on his show include The 4-Hour Chef author Tim Ferriss, 6 time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, British Respect Party politician George Galloway, RT's presenter Max Keiser, Pulitzer Prize winning author and polymath Jared Diamond, MI5 whistleblower Annie Machon and Bruce Parry from the BBC documentary series Tribe, and even yours truly. But Brian has his own story too, and today, we delve into it. In this episode, you'll discover: -Why Brian started the show London Real... -The nitty-gritty details of Brian's experimentation with ayahuasca... -Brian's experience with transcendental meditation... -Why the "Lizard Walk" is now of Brian's go-to fitness moves... -Why the crux of Brian's diet is comprised of what he calls earth-grown nutrients... -The most powerful anti-aging strategies Brian has learned from the longevity experts he's had on London Real... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Brian's TED Talk "Why I Left Millions in Banking to Inspire Millions Online" -Brian's ayahuasca episode -Ido Portal's LondonReal episode -The Ben Greenfield episode on LondonReal Do you have questions, comments or feedback about Brian Rose, London Real or anything else we talk about in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/340 December 23, 2015 Podcast: How To Test Your Fat Burning Efficiency, The Ultimate Guide To Preventing Alzheimers, Cold Thermogenesis, Fasting & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Probably ill-timing for the Holidays, but here’s what fasting does to your brain. Really cool (pun intended) and amazing how cold actually changes your gut bacteria. This “personalized nutrition” study is absolutely fascinating and I plan on trying it. (also see: http://newsite.personalnutrition.org/WebSite/Home.aspx) Ashwaganda more powerful than creatine? Looks like it. Goodbye stationary bike, hello kettlebell (kettlebell just as good!). ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: Kimera Koffee, nootropic infused coffee that makes your brain work faster (use 20% discount code BEN), and by Onnit, the world's best website for outside-the-box performance enhancement. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON'T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Test Your Fat Burning Efficiency Steve says: He's an apprentice body improvement trainee and he wants know what lab tests are required to start with, to get his body into an optimal state to lose fat and build muscle. In my response, I recommend: -Indirect calorimetry testing -Breath ketone testing with Ketonix -Blood glucose/HbA1C testing -Sex / thyroid hormones testing -Organic amino acids testing (Ion Profile with Metametrix from Direct Labs) The Ultimate Guide To Preventing Alzheimers Bryan says: When it comes to Alzheimer/Dementia, what would be your optimal protocol, including diet, lifestyle, supplementation and bio-hacking devices for reversing it? If you or a loved one were to be diagnosed, what would you do? In my response, I recommend: -Study: Reversal of cognitive decline: A novel therapeutic program Diet: -Plant based ketosis diet -Exogenous ketones -Brain OctaneBiohacks/Lifestyle: -Cognitive training (e.g. n-back, lumosity, Brainscape, etc.) -Intranasal Light Therapy via Vielight -Quantlet wearable wrist device -Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -Visit HealthHacksReviewed.com for discount on the Hyperbaric and PEMF devices (where you can use code bengreen15 for a 15% savings) -Rule out sleep apnea -PEMF via an ICES device -Other EMF studies/devices: Transcranial electromagnetic treatment against Alzheimer’s disease: why it has the potential to trump Alzheimer’s disease drug development. Arendash GW. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;32(2):243-66. doi: 10.3233/JAD-2012-120943.Electromagnetic treatment to old Alzheimer’s mice reverses amyloid deposition, modifies cerebral blood flow, and provides selected cognitive benefit. Arendash GW, Mori T, Dorsey M, Gonzalez R, Tajiri N, Borlongan C. PLoS One. 2012;7(4).Long-term electromagnetic field treatment enhances brain mitochondrial function of both Alzheimer’s transgenic mice and normal mice: a mechanism for electromagnetic field-induced cognitive benefit? Neuroscience. 2011 Jun 30;185:135-49. Dragicevic N, Bradshaw PC, Mamcarz M, Lin X, Wang L, Cao C, Arendash GW. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: a neurophysiological marker of cortical hyperexcitability

In the podcast episode High Protein Breakfast Myths, Genetic Testing For Exercise, Demystifying Brain Waves & More!, I interviewed Matt Reimann about ph360.me, a smart health app based on personalized epigenetics and gene expression. After that interview, I received an onslaught of questions, comment and relatively disturbing feedback about the "customized" online dashboard Matt and I discussed. People were concerned about everything from a daily recommendation for soy lecithin and sunflower oil, to high amounts of animal protein, to exercise recommendations that seemed too basic and not really customized at all. So in today's podcast (and the screenshot video in this post), I got Matt on a call to review all my personal ph360.me results via both audio and video. During our discussion, I ask Matt some hard questions, and you'll discover: -Why some foods that are very healthy for one person can wreak metabolic havoc in your own body... -How your epigenetics can tell you the time of year you should go on vacation, and exactly the kind of places you should go to... -How the type of exercises you choose affect your organ function and the fascia surrounding the organs in your body... -Why pushups work for some people, and will injure the shoulder and chest complex in others... -How the kind of people you hang out with will affect important hormones such as testosterone and oxytocin... -The difference between Body Mass Index and Body Fat Index... -Matt's full response to many of the frustrated comments that came in from listeners using pH360 who felt hampered by food choices and exercise choices being recommended to them by pH360... -And much more! ------------------------------ This episode is brought to you by: Four Sigma Foods - Visit foursigmafoods.com/greenfield and use code 'bengreenfield' for 15% off! Resources we discuss during this episode: -The ph360.me website -Matt's TED talk on epigenetics -The science Matt and I discuss on the show Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Matt or I about this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/brokengut You've probably seen it before. The classic photo of a marathoner bent over the road, puking their guts out. Or a triathlete hunched over with abdominal pain on the bike. Or the bodybuilder wandering around the gym with persistent annoying gas, the weekend warrior unable to get through a single run without bloating or diarrhea, or the health nut who seems to be constantly constipated no matter what they do. Today, we're going to delve into why apparently healthy people, especially athletes and exercise enthusiasts, get broken guts, and what they can do about it. Dr. Michael Ruscio is considered a leader in the functional medicine movement, as both a clinician and lecturer. He frequently speaks nationally to health care professionals as well as to the public. Dr. Ruscio has lectured at UC Berkeley, at the Ancestral Health Society and performed numerous interviews. Dr. Ruscio is a post graduate continuing education provider at Life Chiropractic College West. He has a clinical practice in Northern California where he specializes in functional medicine and sees patients both domestically and internationally. He is currently writing a book on digestive conditions and thyroid disease. He is also currently working toward launching a clinical trial in his office in 2015. Dr. Ruscio obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West and has completed post-doctoral specialty training in Functional Medicine. Prior to his specialty training, Dr. Ruscio obtained his B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. -Dr. Ruscio's personal diet, and what his typical day looks like (including his meal of choice at Whole Foods)... -The surprising things that happen to your gut when you combine calories and high levels of physical activity... -Whether athletes should fast, and what happens when an exercise enthusiast "stops the flow of calories" and fasts... -How an "elemental diet" works to reduce stress on the gut... -When you actually should consider starving the bacteria in your gut... -Whether you can combat "overstressing" the gut with food by simply using things like digestive enzymes... -The biggest mistake most people make with cleanses, enemas and detoxing... -How you can heal damage to the valves passing through your gut... -If you could test anything and everything going in your gut, what you should test... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Dr. Ruscio's website and special gut testing discounts for BenGreenfieldFitness listeners -Study: Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity -Toll-like receptors and their downregulation in exercise enthusiasts -Elemental diet instructions -Digestive enzymes -SIBOInfo.com -Iberogast for gut motility -Motilpro for gut motility -Wurn protocol -Interstitial cells of cajal -Three day gut panel (stool test) -The bonus materials Dr. Ruscio and I discuss More notes: This study was in the journal Gut in 2014: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25021423 This study compared activity level and diet of professional Rugby players to that of non-athletes of similar size, sex and age. · Your gut contains many sensors called toll-like receptors or TLRs. These TLRs are responsible for monitoring “stuff” in the gut; specifically they help us identify good stuff from bad stuff. · Exercise may modulate these sensors http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25825908 and even prevent them from telling your immune system to attack. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17201071 Remember too much “attack” signaling can occur in autoimmune conditions. It has been shown that hormones releases during exercise, like noradrenaline, stimulate the growth of non-pathogenic, commensal (aka ‘good’) E.Coli, as well as other gram-negative bacteria. o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12412628 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1731173 o E. Coli is often stereotyped as being a bad guy, however there are many types of E. Coli, several are good guys. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9199437 In fact some E. Coli probiotics have shown impressive results for treating inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease) o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15479682 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10466665 o and IBS o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22130826 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18331331 However, just because some exercise is good does not mean more is better. It has been shown that those who perform extreme levels of exercise are at increased risk for infection. o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11050532 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16558471 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10910297 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11050537 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10893023 Too much exercise may also cause leaky gut http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23134759 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23075554 This is likely because too much exercise can

In my video "How Should You Stand At A Standing Desk", one of the items I highlight is a springy, soft and supple standing mattress made from a special reactive material that allows my foot to sink in deep and then spring right back to the original position - creating a unique float-like sensation, kind of like a memory foam for the feet. This mat, called a "kyBounder" encourages my body to constantly make small movements in order to maintain balance and posture. This rebounding effect causes muscles to tense and relax reciprocally, exercising the muscles in my feet, legs and core while I'm standing, and it's good for balance and coordination too. The KyBounder mat and the entire kybun brand (which also makes special "walking-on-air shoes" that allow you to simulate running barefoot while still wearing shoes) was founded in 2007 by Karl Müller. According to the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung, Karl Müller is one of the most innovative entrepreneurs in Switzerland, and has "re-written design history". Since I'm standing every day on the mat that Karl designed, and since he sounds like a pretty fascinating guy, I decided to invite him onto this premium podcast for an interview to learn how he created this mat and shoes after being inspired by walking in rice patty fields in South Korea. In this show, you'll discover: On a personal level, I'm very curious to learn about the path and major turning points for Karl: -How Karl left Switzerland to South Korea, became a self-sufficient farmer, then lost all his money creating drug rehabilitation facilities... -Why a mat or a shoe with the correct softness and elasticity doesn't make your foot weaker but actually makes your foot stronger... -How you can use Kybun shoes and mats to spend several hours a day of improving posture, core and recovery without any additional time investment... Resources from this episode: -The Kybun website (use code BEN10 to get 10% discount on anything) Do you have questions, comments or feedback about Kybun, the Kybounder, memory foam, the walking-on-air shoes or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. David Minkoff and I go way back. I first met this MD and 41 time Ironman triathlon finisher at the Half-Ironman World Championships in Florida six years ago, and interviewed him a few weeks later in the podcast episode "A Peek Into The Life of An Ironman, Natural Medicine Physician." Then, he helped me with metal detoxification using a metal chelating spray he designed, and I interviewed him about this in the podcast "How Hidden Sources Of Heavy Metals Are Destroying Your Health, And What You Can Do About It." He also helped me with my son's exercise induced asthma, which is now completely eliminated using the techniques Dr. Minkoff introduced me to in the podcast "Why More Kids Are Getting Exercise Induced Asthma, and What You Can Do About It." Now Dr. Minkoff is back. And he's back to fill us in on amino acids, branched chain amino acids, ketosis, bonking and more! During our discussion, you'll discover: -The shocking story of how Dr. Minkoff reversed his wife's MS by detoxifying the mercury build-up in her body... -The exact dosage of amino acids Dr. Minkoff used to completely heal a hamstring injury... -The important difference between amino acids, protein powder and food-based protein from sources like steak and eggs... -Why BCAA's and EAA's are much different, and why EAA's are not turned into sugar in the body... -How to use EAA's during periods of ketosis or carbohydrate restriction... -How long before a workout to use EAA's and how many to use during a workout... -How many amino acids you can safely take on a daily basis... -How to use EAA's for intermittent fasting, controlling carbohydrate cravings and fat loss... -And much more! ------------------------------ More About Dr. Minkoff: Dr. Minkoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement. He then worked as an attending physician in infectious disease, co-directed a neo-natal intensive care unit and worked in emergency medicine until 1995. In 1997, his interest in alternative and complementary medicine led him to open LifeWorks Wellness Center, which has become one of the foremost alternative medicine clinics in the U.S. His search to find a source of the highest quality nutritional supplements led him to establish BodyHealth in 2000, a resource that could provide doctors with the best possible supplementation and education for their patients. Today, his BodyHealth products are used by hundreds of practitioners and individual consumers who seek all-natural wellness and detoxification supplements with a demonstrated high level of quality and effectiveness. In addition to their use by patients looking to heal disease, the BodyHealth products are also used by sports enthusiasts interested in achieving and maintaining optimal performance. As a 40-time Ironman triathlon finisher, (including 8 appearances at the Ironman World Championships) Dr. Minkoff has first-hand experience to help athletes achieve optimum conditioning. His expertise in protein synthesis, detoxification, and nutrition allow them to run, swim, and bike faster and longer. ------------------------------ Resources we discuss in this episode: -NatureAminos Essential Amino Acids -Pancreatic enzymes -ION Panel from DirectLabs -MetalFree detox spray Interview with Dr. Minkoff: How Hidden Sources Of Heavy Metals Are Destroying Your Health, And What You Can Do About It. Interview with Dr. Minkoff: A Peek Into The Life of An Ironman, Natural Medicine Physician. Interview with Dr. Minkoff: Why More Kids Are Getting Exercise Induced Asthma, and What You Can Do About It. Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Dr. Minkoff? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either he or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to have your mind blown... Green tea is bad for you. You shouldn't brush your teeth very much. Vitamin Water has more carbs than beer. And you should start using nicotine, five or more than drinks per day, marijuana and copious amounts of coffee. These are all shocking claims made by the book "The Good News About What's Bad for You...The Bad News About What's Good for You." and written by today's podcast guest, Jeff Wilser. Jeff is a writer whose work has appeared in print or online at places like New York magazine, GQ, Esquire, Mental_Floss, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Huffington Post. In addition to the book that we talk about in this podcast - The Good News About What's Bad for You...The Bad News About What's Good for You - Jeff has also written The ManCave book, The Maxims of Manhood, It's OK To Sleep With Him On The First Date, and more. During our discussion, you'll discover: -When green tea can be bad for you (and shocking news about Snapple)... -Which version of water has more calories than Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream... -The absolute worst time of day to brush your teeth (and what kale smoothies have to do with that)... -Why being happy all the time and meditating may not be all it's cracked up to be... -The surprising benefits of nicotine... -The part of the population that should absolutely drink alcohol... -Why limiting yourself to one cup of coffee a day may not be the best thing... -The beneficial ways that marijuana changes your brain... -What happened when Jeff went on a 30 day junk food diet... -And much more! Do you have questions, comments or feedback about good things that are bad for you, or anything else Jeff and I discuss in this podcast? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply (and grab Jeff's book here).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, you get to learn about a new wearable device that gives you all the benefits of cold thermogenesis... ...via a tiny device that you wear your wrist like a wristwatch. But this device goes way beyond that, including generating infrared light that induces a release of nitric oxide and ATP, reducing travel and jet lag symptoms, inducing sleep, shutting down inflammation... ...and much more. You must listen to this episode. My mind was blown. My guest is Ruben Salinas. Ruben is a Harvard MBA graduate, an inventor, medical devices entrepreneur and angel investor and EMT with a track record of product development in the areas of spectroscopy, medical devices and diagnostics. He is also an avid biohacker and is featured in the upcoming documentary film “Supercharged”, along with Dave Asprey, Wim Hof, Abel James and Dr. Jack Kruse. He is also currently the President & CEO of a company focused on the development of diagnostics in the women’s health arena. Before that, he was Chairman of PowerMedic Systems, a medical laser company and CEO of MPI, Inc., a company he acquired via a leveraged buyout. And before that, he held Product Management and Engineering positions at GE Healthcare and GE Lighting. Since graduating as a Harvard MBA, he has bought, sold and started several companies mainly in the medical space. His proudest moments, however, happen in his prototyping lab where he gets to apply his biomedical engineering skills and delve into his latest venture, a venture we are going to talk about today... ...because Ruben is, in addition to the impressive list above, the Chairman of Quantum Dynamics, a company currently developing a wearable device called the Quantlet. What is the Quantlet? Basically, it is a wearable that produces two things: cold and light. Why cold? Physical performance is deeply tied to your body’s temperature. When you get hot, your performance suffers. This is because key respiratory proteins and cellular enzymes change shape and may even malfunction if they overheat, which impacts certain metabolic processes. Keeping the body cool during exercise or exertion can therefore help you better perform. Cold Thermogenesis (CT), as it is known scientifically, is an exciting new area of research which has recently shown positive effects on thyroid function, fat loss, exercise efficiency and inflammation reduction. This is because recent studies have found that adults have more brown adipose tissue (BAT) than was previously believed, which can significantly increase energy expenditure in response to cold exposure. Why light? The use of visible and near-infrared (NIR) light for reducing pain, inflammation and edema, has been known for almost forty years. The effects of photobiomodulation, as it is known scientifically, are photochemical – just like photosynthesis in plants. When the correct power, frequency and application time are used, light reduces oxidative stress and increases ATP. This in turn improves cell metabolism and reduces inflammation. In recent studies, photobiomodulation has demonstrated increased exercise capacity and longer exercise times, as well as improved biomarkers (including reduced lactate, creatine kinase, and CRP) after exercise in people treated with red and infrared light. Photobiomodulation has also been reported to release certain brain compounds that positively affect mood and sleep. During today's podcast, you'll discover: -Why irradiating your blood with light is one of the most powerful vasodilation techniques known to man... -Why it's crucial that you figure out how to reduce your blood thickness, especially if you travel and or if you get jet lag... -How light exposure and a process called photobiomodulation induces the release of nitric oxide... -Why (until now) science hasn't yet discovered how to get the positive benefits of light and cold at the same time... -How a thermo-electric cooler works and why it allows you to fool your body into not vasoconstricting in response to cold... -When you should use light and cold, for how long, and when not to use light and cold... -Whether the Quantlet produces Bluetooth, WiFi or other EMF frequencies... -How well the Quantlet holds up under conditions like water immersion or workouts... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -The Quantlet -Quantlet video for Indiegogo Campaign -Interview with Prof. Michael Hamblin (Harvard and Quantlet's Scientific Advisor) -Interview with James Carroll (LLLT expert and Quantlet's Light Module Developer) -Interview with Ruben Salinas on The Quantlet's Protocols -Ben Greenfield's Heat-Hacking Experiment in LAVA Magazine -The Peltier thermo-electric cooling effect Do you have questions, comments or feedback about the Quantlet? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Ruben or I will reply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Dr. Kirk Parsley (pictured above), affectionately known as "Doc Parsley". Doc Parsley is a former Navy SEAL. He received his Medical Degree from Bethesda, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 2004. He interned in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego in 2005 and subsequently completed a Navy residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine in 2006. He served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehabilitation center. And in addition to being able to kill you with his pinky finger, he's a total sleep nerd. Doc Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and served as Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine. After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He consults on sleep for multiple corporations, and professional athletes, teams and individual clients, including the Navy SEALs. He lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, anti-aging and hormonal optimization. But wait, I'm not done... Doc Parsley is also a bit of a chemist, and his supplement formulations are used to help the world’s most elite fighting organization: the Navy SEALs. He designs sleep products to compensate for the toxic environment that SEALs find themselves living in - high stress, heavily processed foods, and insufficient sleep, and his brand new "Sleep Cocktail" is the first sleep product designed specifically for hard-charging, high-achievers to fall asleep fast. I know that I talk a lot about different pills, capsules, powders and oils that can help you sleep, but this Sleep Cocktail stuff is one of the most potent that I've used lately, and worth a try, especially if nothing else seems to be working for you. So now you can tap into the same stuff Doc Parsley is feeding the SEALs, and in today's podcast we get to talk about that, the unique mix of Sleep Cocktail ingredients, sleep cycles, melatonin, jet lag, and much, much more. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The shocking things that happen to your body while you are sleeping if you take Ambien or Valium... -Why the GABA in sleep supplements doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier (and how to actually make GABA cross your blood-brain barrier)... -Why you must shut down your neocortex if you want to get true, restorative sleep... -The biggest nutrient deficiencies that keep you from falling asleep... -One big disturbing fact about physicians and sleep... -Why you "wake up" in middle of night when melatonin wears off... -How to manage jet lag symptoms with supplementation protocol... -If you can take sleep supplements when you wake up at, say, 4 or 5am and you want to sleep until 7am... -And much more! Click here and use coupon code Greenfield to save 10% on Sleep Cocktail. Do you have questions, comments or feedback about sleep supplements or insomnia? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either myself or Doc Parsley will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, my friend Skye Chilton visited my house. One night, he sat down at my kitchen table and spread out an array of colorful mushrooms, including cordyceps, a mushroom well-known for it's athletic performance enhancing capabilities (and one that I recently tweeted this study about). "Taste this." Skye said, as he handed me a standard, commercial cordyceps product. It was tasteless, flavorless and a bland brownish color. I didn't care for it. Then he gave me another handful of cordyceps. This different blend was a rich, reddish-brown color, and had a powerful, potent, medicinal taste. Within just a couple minutes I felt a surge of energy. The difference between these two mushroom extracts was noticeable, palatable, and significant. So what makes one mushroom extract different from another? Do medicinal mushrooms have different benefits depending on how they are grown, what stage they are harvested in, or where they are sourced? How do you actually use mushrooms in your daily life? In today's podcast, you'll get all these answers and more from Skye's father, Jeff Chilton, who wrote a book called "The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home", which Skye gave me after he left my house, and which I realized after I read it is the most comprehensive guide on medicinal mushrooms I've ever seen. In the 1980's he operated a commercial mushroom spawn laboratory, and in 1989 he started one of the first medicinal mushroom businesses in North America. His company, Nammex, sells certified organic mushroom extracts to nutritional supplement businesses in the US, Canada and worldwide. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why you should add mushroom extracts such as reishi, shitaake, cordyceps to a morning cup of coffee... -The important difference between medicinal mushroom and the kind of mushrooms you eat as food... -How to cut through the confusion of which mushroom extracts are actually quality and which are a complete waste of your money... -Why some mushrooms just contain grain, with very little actual mushroom extract... -An easy way you can use an iodine dropper test yourself at home to see if a mushroom contains a bunch of cheap starch... -The medical condition that some people have which indicates they should avoid eating mushrooms... -Whether psychedelic mushrooms are safe, or have any helpful utilization... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -The Mushroom Cultivator book by Jeff Chilton -FourSigmaFoods mushroom extracts (the ones Ben uses) -Jeff's company "Real Mushrooms" on Amazon Do you have questions, comments or feedback about medicinal mushrooms? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Jeff or I will reply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/339 November 25, 2015 Podcast: Is Cardio Really Bad For Your Heart, What Is The Best Way To Filter Your Water, How To Get Rid of Candida & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: What do you think about this? (particularly in light of my recent personal “volume vs. intensity” decision I unveiled) What do you think? Would you use a bike to power your home? Green tea with Thanksgiving Dinner anyone (fat burning trick)? 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This is a protected Premium podcast episode! Click here to get this - and over 300 additional hidden episodes, .pdf's, videos - for just $9.99/year inside the BenGreenfieldFitness Premium channel. That guy in the photo above climbing the tree like an ancient ape is Tony Federico. Tony is one of the leaders of the Paleo movement, and a guy I met several years ago at the PaleoFx conference. He is the host of the Paleo Magazine Radio podcast, editor of Paleo Fitness Magazine, and the author of "Paleo Grilling: A Modern Caveman's Guide to Cooking with Fire". In addition to his work in the Paleo community, Tony is a full-time personal trainer with 10 years of experience in the fitness industry... ...and he's quite knowledgeable on living ancestrally in a modern world, even if you don't have any desire to be a coconut-collecting caveman. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Tony has biohacked his office to make it more ancestral... -Why sitting isn't necessarily evil... -How you can figure out what's ancestral and what's not... -How you can sleep ancestrally, yet still live a modern life with streetlights, car headlights, night work, etc... -How you can tweak your electronic environment at work to be more ancestral... -Whether Crossfit, Spartan, triathlons, etc. are ancestral forms of movement... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Daylamp Light -Stand Steady -Melatonin Patch -NASA Clean Air Study -The Paleo Manifesto book by John Durant -MovNat by Erwin Le Corre Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Tony or me about marrying modern living with ancestral fitness? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, I talked on this podcast episode about whether THC can cause damage to the grey matter in your brain. But, frankly, I spent very little time addressing the matter on that particular show, so in today's episode, I'm revisiting the topic of THC, brain damage, liver damage, myths about marijuana, CBD, smart drugs, nootropics and more with Dr. Andrew Hill, Lead Neuroscientist at truBrain, and one smart cookie. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why left-handed people are more sensitive to chemical stimulants... -The truth behind the evidence that THC can shrink the brain... -The important differences between THC and CBD... -How Dr. Hill can "reset" tolerance to marijuana using neurofeedback in his clinic... -If there is a deleterious effect of THC on the liver or other organs... -How to map your brain and change your brain using neurofeedback... -Little known smart drug ingredients such as oxiracetam and centrophenoxine... -And much more, including a killer giveaway at the end of the show! Resources & studies cited in this episode: Decreased grey matter but increased connectivity (not controlled for SES): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25385625 More recent and much larger study that failed to find grey matter volume changes: http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2429550#Abstract And a summary of another study that found decreased volume, and the two studies that refute this: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-food/201501/daily-marijuana-will-not-shrink-your-brain -Alternatives Brain Institute -Pocket Neurobics -Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training -TruBrain drinks and capsules (use code BEN to save 50%) -Previous episode with Dr. Andrew Hill on smart drugs vs. nootropics -Water soluble CBD Do you have questions, comments or feedback for myself or Dr. Andrew Hill? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfield.com and one of us will reply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in today's podcast is Jim Kwik (yes, that's his real name). Jim Kwik is really, really...well...quick. He can learn much faster than mere mortals. Take reading, for example. Most folks read at a rate of 200-250 words-per-minute (wpm). But Jim reads heavy science material at about 500 wpm and devours light fiction at upwards of 1300 wpm. And more importantly, he can remember everything he reads. I'm seen Jim on stage, memorizing the names of every face in the crowd. And long strings of random numbers. Many people struggle to remember all seven digits of a phone number. But Jim can remember phone numbers all day long. Hundreds of them. But Jim isn't special. He doesn't naturally have these superpowers. They were learned. And if he can learn them, anyone can learn them - regardless of age, background or education. In today's podcast, you're going to discover the amazing story of how Jim went from a childhood brain injury to being one the smartest guys with one of the fastest brains on the face of the planet. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Jim became a memory and learning expert, even after a debilitating head injury... -Why you shouldn't let school get in the way of your education... -Whether it's true that we only use part of our brains... -How technology can make you stupid if you use it incorrectly... -The three stages of learning you must know... -The exact process and system Jim uses when he sits down to learn a new skill or task or language... -What you can learn from Jim's recent conversation with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger... -Five easy ways you can remember names better... -Jim's top tips for becoming a speed-reader who actually remembers what you read... -The specific diet Jim follows to help his brain achieve peak function... -The 4 free videos that you can get from JimKwik.com/ben... -And much more! More about Jim: Jim is founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance and accelerated learning. For two decades he has served as the mental coach to students and seniors, entrepreneurs and educators, and advisor to many of the world’s leading CEOs and celebrities. After a childhood brain injury left him learning challenged, Jim created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity and purpose. Jim’s cutting edge techniques, entertaining presentation style, and impressive brainpower feats have made him a frequent and highly sought out trainer for top organizations, with clients that include Virgin, Nike, Zappos, SpaceX, NYU, GE, Fox Studios, Harvard, and Singularity University, and his online courses are used by students in over 100 countries. Do you have questions, comments or feedback about speed-reading, enhancing memory, learning new things faster or anything else Jim and I discuss? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and remember to get your four free videos at JimKwik.com/ben!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whew! World's Toughest Mudder is finally over, and although I was only able to complete 50 miles due to a nearly torn Achilles tendon, I just published all the nitty-gritty details, and big news about my 2016 racing plans, in the full audio race report which you can access at the BenGreenfieldFitness Premium channel (along with 300+ other videos, audios, .pdfs and other protected insider content). Want to see all my clothing, gear, nutrition and more? Simply watch the video below, and feel free to use the handy-dandy checklist under the video if you plan on doing the World's Toughest Mudder yourself. Fuel: FuelBelt Crush (http://geni.us/fuelbelt) Insulated Hammer Nutrition Water Bottles (get fromhttp://www.HammerNutrition.com with 15% discount code 80244) Natural Force “Natty Stack” (get from BenGreenfieldFitness.com/NaturalForce with 10% discount code BEN10) Onnit Oatmega Bars (get from http://www.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/Onnit for instant 10% discount) OralIV (get from ORALIv.com with 20% discount code BEN20) NatureAminos (get from https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/natureaminos-essential-amino-acids-tablets/) Clothing: BlueSeventy Helix Wetsuit (http://geni.us/wetsuit) UnderArmour Long Sleeve Compression Top ((http://geni.us/comptop)) Skins A400 Compression Tights ((http://geni.us/comptights)) Brooks Running Shorts ((http://geni.us/brooksshorts)) Brooks Running Short Sleeve Top ((http://geni.us/brookstop)) Castelli Windbreaker ((http://geni.us/windbreaker)) Castelli Thermal Vest ((http://geni.us/vest)) Shoes/Foot Care: Brooks Ghost Shoes (http://geni.us/bshoes) Reebok All-Terrain Shoes (http://geni.us/reebok) Polypropylene Liners (http://geni.us/polyliners) Nike Wool Socks (http://geni.us/nike) GaiterWraps ((http://geni.us/gaiter)) DonJoy Calf Compression (use 25% discount code BENG25 athttp://www.DJOGlobal.com) RunGoo (http://geni.us/rungoo) 110% Knee Sleeves (use 10% discount and free shipping code GREENFIELD at http://www.110playharder.com) Lighting/First Aid: Global Vision Goggles (http://geni.us/goggles) Hand/Foot Warmers ((http://geni.us/warmers)) Princeton Tec Apex 275 Lumen Headlamp (http://geni.us/lumen) Spare AA Batteries (http://geni.us/battery) Nathan Sports Strobe Light (http://geni.us/strobe) Silver Thermal Blankets (http://geni.us/blanket) ActionWipes (use 10% discount code bgfit at http://www.actionwipes.com) Badger Natural Sunscreen (http://geni.us/bsunscreen) Silver Antibacterial Lotion (http://geni.us/lotionD) Voltage Portable Solar Charger Pack (http://geni.us/charger) Do you have questions, comments or feedback about the checklist above or the race report over on my Premium podcast channel? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and I promise to reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly six years ago, in a tiny hotel room lobby in Kona, Hawaii, I met a guy named Gilad Jacobs. Gilad was holding a black box about the size of a shoebox, and had two big, space-agey looking boots with him, which attached to the box via two air tubes. I fumbled my way into the slightly awkward, hip-high boots, then sat in a chair as the black box pumped air in and out of the boots. I'll admit: six years ago it was a little hokey, and I wasn't quite sure whether the things actually worked to make my legs "more fresh". But since then, Gilad and that tiny black box have come a long way. His company NormaTec is now one of the world's leader in rapid recovery, and give a competitive edge to a host of the world’s elite athletes, coaches, and trainers, including... Pro triathletes like: -Craig Alexander -Helle Frederiksen -Chrissie Wellington -Jordan Rapp -Terenzo Bozzone -Mirinda Carfrae -TJ Tollakson -Jesse Thomas -Gwen Jorgensen -Jan Frodeno -Sarah Haskins -Linsey Corbin -Heather Wurtele -Trevor Wurtele -Marino Vanhoenacker -Kim Schwabenbauer Pro cyclists like: -Taylor Phinney -Clara Hughes -David Zabriskie -George Hincapie -Levi Leipheimer Pro runners like: -Deena Kastor -Meb Keflezighi -Ryan Hall -Dan Huling -Kristen Fryburg-Zaitz -Tyler McCandless -Alan Webb Crossfit athletes like: -Noah Olsen -Annie Tunnicliffe -Jason Khalipa -Michele Letendre -Crossfit Invictus -Crossfit NorCal NBA basketball players like: -Roy Hibbert -Steve Nash -Ray Allen -DJ Augustin -Jason Terry -Kevin Garnett -Shaquille O’Neal -Al Harrington -Amare Stoudemire -Chris Wilcox -Dorell Wright -Ekpe Udoh -Monta Ellis -Kara Lawson NFL football players like: -Larry Fitzgerald -Matt Shaughnessy -Patrick Willis -Vernon Davis -Adrian Wilson -Deion Branch -Jerod Mayo -Kevin Faulk -Tyson Jackson -Earl Bennett -Richard Seymour -Darrius Heyward-Bey -Kevin Faulk -Devin McCourty -Jason McCourty Those old-school boots I tried on many years ago have now evolved into something called the NormaTec PULSE Recovery Systems, a dynamic compression device designed for recovery and rehab, and something I personally use nearly every day now. The NormaTec systems include a control unit and attachments which go on the legs, arms, or hips. They use compressed air to massage your limbs, mobilize fluid, and speed recovery with a pulsed massage pattern. When you use a Normatec system, you will first experience a pre-inflate cycle, during which the connected attachments are molded to your exact body shape. The session will then begin by compressing your feet, hands, or upper quad (depending on which attachment you are using). Similar to the kneading and stroking done during a massage, each segment of the attachment will first compress in a pulsing manner and then release. This will repeat for each segment of the attachment as the compression pattern works its way up your limb. Today, I interview Gilad, who serves as Vice President of Sports Medicine at NormaTec Industries, LP. He leads NormaTec's Sports Medicine division, which he established in 2007, and is responsible for sales to pro teams, top college and Olympic programs, and elite and amateur athletes. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How these space-age boots took the leap from being a pure medical device to being an underground method for athletes to recover faster... -The main differences between pulsed compression in the compression boots and regular compression from something like compression socks and compression tights... -What happens biomechanically when you wear the boots, particularly for flexibility, arterial function, pumping of blood and lymph... -Two chemicals that get released in response to pulsed compression that massively dilate the arteries... -How the Normatec system can compress your hips and your arms... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Click here to save $100 on pair of Normatec boots. -Study: DYNAMIC COMPRESSION ENHANCES PRESSURE-TO-PAIN THRESHOLD IN ELITE ATHLETE RECOVERY: EXPLORATORY STUDY -Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 2015 May; 29(5):1263-72 "The purpose of this study was to assess peristaltic pulse dynamic compression (PPDC) in reducing short-term pressure-to-pain threshold (PPT) among Olympic Training Center athletes after morning training. [...] We conclude that PPDC is a promising means of accelerating and enhancing recovery after the normal aggressive training that occurs in Olympic and aspiring Olympic athletes." —view article on pubmed. -Study: PERISTALTIC PULSE COMPRESSION UPREGULATES PGC-1Α AND ENOS IN HUMAN MUSCLE TISSUE - Experimental Physiology 2015 May 15 "We investigated whether a single 60 min bout of whole-leg, lower pressure external pneumatic compression (EPC) altered select vascular, metabolic, antioxidant and inflammation-related mRNAs. [...] An acute bout of EPC transiently upregulates PGC-1α mRNA, while also upregulating eNOS protein and NOx concentrations in vastus lateralis biopsy samples" —view article on pubmed. -Study: PE

From Regenokine treatments to edible phytoplankton drops to NFL players traveling to Europe for stem cell injections that would be illegal in the USA, it seems that stem cells are the hot new arrival on the recovery and anti-aging scene. I distinctly recall my first experience with injecting cells into the human body. I was a young, bright-eyed hip and knee surgical salesman, and the company I worked for at the time (Biomet) had just developed a post-surgical procedure called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). This PRP process involved collecting and then centrifuging a patient's blood to separate the platelet-poor plasma and red blood cells.The platelets are concentrated about five-fold, and then re-injected into the wound site to speed up healing. I later thought this was such a cool process for other issues, like knee and elbow pain, that I partnered with a physician to purchase a PRP machine for treating the athletes and clients who I worked with, many of whom had uncanny and "miraculous" injury and inflammation reversals. But compared to PRP, stem cells are a whole new animal, and in this podcast with my guest Shawn Stevenson, we dive into the legality, the conflicts, the long-term health the potential for doping, the alternatives, the costs and much more. Shawn (pictured right) is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, which is often featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis, Shawn studied biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Men's Health magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, ESPN, FOX News, and many other media outlets. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The crazy story of how Shawn's hip broke while he was running, and the broken medical system that nearly destroyed his entire gut while fixing his hip... -How Shawn regenerated his spine, which doctor's told him was "the spine of an 80 year old man"... -The four different types of stem cells, and which ones work best for killing pain, healing injuries and decreasing inflammation... -The two surprising ways you can find and harvest stem cells without using embryos... -How new human body parts can literally be regrown after being injured... -How Shawn skipped any blood centrifuging, bone marrow injections or stem cell therapies and instead used specific foods to increase stem cell growth in his own joints... -The exact ingredients of Shawn's most potent medicinal tea recipe... -Why both Ben and Shawn stuff mushrooms into vodka bottles... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Man's Finger Grows Back After Treatment With Pig's Bladder Powder -Platelet Rich Plasma injections -Orthokine/Regenokine -Phytoplankton -Aloe Vera Gel (and research on medical aloe) -Colostrum -Chlorella -Transdermal Magnesium -Curcumin Do you have questions, comments or feedback about stem cells, stem cell therapy, alternatives to stem cells and how stem cells work? Leave your thoughts, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/338 November 11, 2015 Podcast: How To Lower High Cortisol, The Groundbreaking High-Fat Endurance Study, What Causes Low HRV & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: This is OFFICIALLY it - the groundbreaking high-fat endurance study I was in has been published. Buyer beware: most probiotics are dead before you even open the package. The latest on cardio before weights vs. weights before cardio. You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: The Fat Loss Summit just began and goes November 15-29. This is a FREE online event you can attend from home or on any mobile device, and includes talks like: How to lose more fat with intermittent fasting and carb cycling strategies, secret Russian and mixed martial art training principles that speed fat loss, how to gamify your workouts to burn more fat in less time, a gut healing plan to go from sugar burner to fat burner, how to tweak your nervous system to lose weight faster...and much more (including a cold thermogenesis episode from yours truly). Sign up NOW here: BenGreenfieldFitness.com/fatlosssummit Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Chris Kelly and Dr Tommy Wood? It was a must-listen - titled " The Underground Test That Shows You How To Legally Upgrade Your EPO, Increase Your Oxygen Levels, Boost Your Red Blood Cells & Build Double Digit Percentages In Power And Endurance." Click here to listen now or download for later! This podcast is brought to you by Texas Superfood, which has 55 fruits and vegetables in one serving (a capsule, powder or stick-pak). It is the only product on the planet with 55 fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Beat food cravings, get better sleep, and get convenient mega-dosing of nutrients without having to eat pounds and pounds of food. Go to TexasSuperFood.com and use promo code "BEN" at checkout to get 10% off your first order. This podcast is brought to you by Harrys Shaving. Visit Harrys.com and use $5 discount code BEN to get the exact shaving kit that Ben Greenfield uses: the Truman Kit (or anything else!) Now Available - Ben Greenfield’s “REV Yourself Conference” – 25 Packaged Interviews With The World’s Leading Experts In Physical & Mental Performance Enhancement Strategies. In this package, you’ll get to watch and listen as Ben Greenfield sits down with the world’s leading experts in biohacking, physical performance, mental performance, cognitive enhancement, personal productivity, muscle gain, fat loss and more. In a frank, easy-to-understand, fireside chat format, these experts reveal all their most cutting-edge secrets, and your access to the videos and audios also includes helpful notes, summaries and more. From Dr. Mercola to Mark Sisson to Nora Gedgaudas, you can check out the lineup and get access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, forever (no expiration!) once you click here to get lifetime access for $47. Dec 4-6, 2015: Ben is speaking at the Unbeatable Mind Retreat in Carlsbad, California. This is where SEALFit and Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine will be assembling the best of the best in everything from performance to cutting-edge mental training to advanced sleep tactics and more. Includes amazing ancestral meals, morning WOD's at SEALFit HQ (the site of the world famous Kokoro camp), Warrior Yoga instruction and workouts, and speakers such as Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Dominic D'Agostino, and more. Click here to get in now. Nov 14, 2015: Ben will be competing at the World's Toughest Mudder. If you live near Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, be sure to come watch the action! Ben will be using the "NattyStack" from NaturalForce products to fuel this event “BEN10” will get you 10% off all supplements from NaturalForce and “BEN5” will get you 5% off all protein. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTu

You may remember Christopher Kelly from the podcast episode "The Little Known Test That Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Your Metabolism" and "7 Signs Your Cortisol & Adrenals Are Broken". In today's episode, Chris is back, along with special guest Dr. Tommy Wood. The reason I've invited Chris back on the podcast is because he recently wrote me about new methods he's been using to identify how to increase EPO, increase oxygen consumption, beat anemia, boost red blood cells, and get double-digit percentage increases in power and endurance. I'm always looking for insider tips on how to maximize my own athletic performance, so figured it would be a good idea to have Chris on to talk about these new, little-known testing and treatment methods. Christopher Kelly is a computer scientist, pro mountain biker, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and graduate of the Kalish Institute. Chris is British but lives in California where he runs the functional medicine practice Nourish Balance Thrive. Chris has been on the podcast twice before, once to talk about salivary hormone testing for adrenal fatigue, and once to talk about organic acid testing. My other guest, Dr. Tommy Wood is a qualified medical doctor, graduating from Oxford University in 2011. He has a previous Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from Cambridge University. After working as a junior doctor in the UK for two years, Dr Wood is now working towards a Ph.D. in neonatal brain metabolism at the University of Oslo, Norway. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why oxygen deliverability is so extremely crucial if you plan to compete at elevation or altitude, or you want to maximize your physical performance... -The exact blood-building protocol Chris used to get a a 32-watt (9%) improvement in his cycling power at threshold... -Specific conditions you probably get exposed to that directly shut down your ability to produce red blood cells and EPO and what you can do about it... -How to know if you're deficient in any of the nutrients required to produce red blood cells... -The common nutrient deficiencies (which Chris had) that severely hamper your oxygen delivery capabilities, and how to fix them... -The best way to track and monitor whether excessive red blood cell destruction is occurring... -Little known ways that you can actually lose red blood cells, and how to test to see if that is happening... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Dr. Michael Puchowicz website on doping and hematocrit -The Oxygen Boosting Webinar downloadable .pdf -NourishBalanceThrive.com (where you can use code BEN10 for a 10% discount on the testing and consulting services we discuss in this episode) -the Paleo Autoimmune protocol that Chris followed -Fecal occult blood test Do you have question, comments or feedback about how to build EPO, how to test your blood and biomarkers for precursors to oxygen production or anything else Christopher Kelly, Dr. Tommy Wood or I discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and we'll reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/337 November 4, 2015 Podcast: Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Winter is coming. If you live in a Northern climate and don’t want to lose muscle, read this. Yes, marijuana can shrink your brain if you A) are young; B) use it a lot. This is why I recommend CBD instead. Interesting that the US government is now jumping on CBD bandwagon. Meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s gray matter in 8 weeks. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: The Fat Loss Summit just began and goes November 15-29. This is a FREE online event you can attend from home or on any mobile device, and includes talks like: How to lose more fat with intermittent fasting and carb cycling strategies, secret Russian and mixed martial art training principles that speed fat loss, how to gamify your workouts to burn more fat in less time, a gut healing plan to go from sugar burner to fat burner, how to tweak your nervous system to lose weight faster...and much more (including a cold thermogenesis episode from yours truly). Sign up NOW here: BenGreenfieldFitness.com/fatlosssummit Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Kim Anami? It was a must-listen - titled "A Vaginal Weightlifting Coach Reveals Her Secrets On How To Train Your Body For Soul-Stretching, Bed-Shaking, Neighbor Complaining Sex." Click here to listen now or download for later! This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Ben Greenfield's New York Times Bestselling book Beyond Training is now available on Audible! After spending over 43 hours in front of a microphone, Ben has finished recording a 100% (fully updated) audio recording of this quintessential guide to performance, recovery, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep, hormones and more. If you're new to Audible, you can get it now for free by clicking here. This podcast is brought to you by Texas Superfood, which has 55 fruits and vegetables in one serving (a capsule, powder or stick-pak). It is the only product on the planet with 55 fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Beat food cravings, get better sleep, and get convenient mega-dosing of nutrients without having to eat pounds and pounds of food. Go to TexasSuperFood.com and use promo code "BEN" at checkout to get 10% off your first order. This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Visit Onnit.com to instantly save 10% on any of their tasty superfoods like nut butter or their Warrior bar, made with real prairie-fed buffalo, cranberries, and a spicy pepper blend. You can also awaken your primal nature and produce a savage workout. Made from high-quality, extremely rust and chip-resistant coated iron, the Primal Bells have been 3D scanned to ensure perfect balance for a professional quality workout. Now Available - Ben Greenfield’s “REV Yourself Conference” – 25 Packaged Interviews With The World’s Leading Experts In Physical & Mental Performance Enhancement Strategies. In this package, you’ll get to watch and listen as Ben Greenfield sits down with the world’s leading experts in biohacking, physical performance, mental performance, cognitive enhancement, personal productivity, muscle gain, fat loss and more. In a frank, easy-to-understand, fireside chat format, these experts reveal all their most cutting-edge secrets, and your access to the videos and audios also includes helpful notes, summaries and more. From Dr. Mercola to Mark Sisson to Nora Gedgaudas, you can check out the lineup and get access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, forever (no expiration!) once you click here to get lifetime access for $47. Dec 4-6, 2015: Ben is speaking at the Unbeatable Mind Retreat in Carlsbad, California. This is where SEALFit and Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine will be assembling the best of the best in everything from performance to cutting-edge mental training to advanced sleep tactics and more. Includes amazing ancestral meals, morning WOD's at SEALFit HQ (the site of the world famous Kokoro camp), Warrior Yoga instruction and workouts, and speakers such as Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Dominic D'Agostino, and more. Click here to get in now. Nov 14, 2015: Ben will be competing at the World's Toughest Mudder. If you live near Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, be sure to come watch the action! Ben will be using the "NattyStack" from NaturalForce products to fuel this event “BEN10” will get you 10% off all supplements from NaturalForce and “BEN5” will get you 5% off all protein. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the lat

Kim Anami, pictured above (yep, she's the one with the weight plate between her legs) travels around the world lifting things with her vagina. Possibly more than you can lift with your biceps. Anami is an intimacy coach who teaches, among other things, what she calls "vaginal kung fu," along with pelvic floor muscle strengthening, how to have better sex, stronger orgasms, and a host of other sexual health topics. Throughout the year, she runs a series of online courses, which she calls “salons”, on topics with titled such as "Vaginal Kung Fu", "How to Be a Well-F**ked Woman", "Coming Together for Couples" and "Sexual Mastery for Men". So obviously, as you have probably guessed, this is a bit of an explicit episode, but in it, we cover very practical material for enhancing your sexual pleasure, your sexual endurance and your sexual health, including: -Exactly how to do vaginal weight lifting... -What it feel like to lift 10 pounds with your vagina, and what kind of weight do you use? -Why Kegels don't work for urinary incontinence or sexual strengthening... -The core and glute strengthening exercises that are crucial to include if you're doing vaginal weight lifting... -How women can train their bodies to have 20 orgasms in a row... -How do you strike a balance between tantric sex and optimizing your sleep? -Kim's #1 tip for how men can go longer and have multi-hour "sexercise" sessions... -The technique Kim uses to "make love to her partner while he is on the other side of the planet"... -Why Kim uses colostrum and glutamine... -Kim's feelings about whether men need to restrict ejaculation or orgasms... -How to have "sex dates" with your partner... -The form of meditation Kim uses to enhance her sexual energy... -What Kim thinks about porn, and how porn affects your sex life... -The single, most natural lubricant you can use to enhance sex... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Kim's "Sexual Mastery For Men" and "Vaginal Kung Fu" courses -Jade eggs for vaginal weightlifting -Book: The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Kim Anami or me about increasing sexual endurance and sexual strength, or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/336 Oct 28, 2015 Podcast: How Low Can Your Body Fat Go, The New "Red Meat Causes Cancer" Study, Five Ways To Know If Your Heart Is Healthy Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: The truth about the brand new "red meat causes cancer" craze. In runners running 4x/wk for 3 months, 11% lost weight, 11% GAINED weight, and 78% lost NO weight. Hooray…catch up sleep actually ‘works’. Finally, Kevin Carr (who we discussed in episode 334) wrote in to say: "Hi Ben - Kevin Carr here, I've been a listener of your podcast for the last 6 months - following the completion of my world run, and enjoy the show a lot. Thank you for mentioning my unusual fluid-recycling techniques for extreme long running! I enjoy the show as although I run extreme distances I train very efficiently - for instance throughout the last 5 weeks of the world run I averaged 75km a day, however in training before the run I was running only 4-5 hours a week. I spend more time strength training - both 'maximal strength' and prehab style movement patterns than running - and the proof is in the pudding I ran 16,300 miles in 621 days with zero 'overuse' injuries. I also work at a standing desk - sit as little as possible and wear weights the whole time - essentially live under 'hyper gravity' these techniques amongst others are an incredibly efficient way for runners to train whilst dramatically reducing injury risk - both through over training and through being stronger in the events. I was heavily inspired by William Sichel - a Scottish Ultra Marathon runner who turned his back on 'high mileage' training to develop more efficient/intense ways of training - William is also a ketogenic athlete. Myself I've been training fasted for almost a decade now and recently moved to a cyclical-ketogenic diet. Best of luck in your upcoming 24 hour tough mudder, Kevin." You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Denise Minger? It was a must-listen - titled "278 Pounds Of Fat Magically Disappears In Just One Year... On A High-Carb, Low-Fat, Sugar-Laden Diet" Click here to listen now or download for later! This podcast is brought to you by Texas Superfood, which has 55 fruits and vegetables in one serving (a capsule, powder or stick-pak). It is the only product on the planet with 55 fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Beat food cravings, get better sleep, and get convenient mega-dosing of nutrients without having to eat pounds and pounds of food. Go to TexasSuperFood.com and use promo code "BEN" at checkout to get 10% off your first order. This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Visit Onnit.com to instantly save 10% on any of their tasty superfoods like nut butter or their Warrior bar, made with real prairie-fed buffalo, cranberries, and a spicy pepper blend. You can also awaken your primal nature and produce a savage workout. Made from high-quality, extremely rust and chip-resistant coated iron, the Primal Bells have been 3D scanned to ensure perfect balance for a professional quality workout. Now Available - Ben Greenfield’s “REV Yourself Conference” – 25 Packaged Interviews With The World’s Leading Experts In Physical & Mental Performance Enhancement Strategies. In this package, you’ll get to watch and listen as Ben Greenfield sits down with the world’s leading experts in biohacking, physical performance, mental performance, cognitive enhancement, personal productivity, muscle gain, fat loss and more. In a frank, easy-to-understand, fireside chat format, these experts reveal all their most cutting-edge secrets, and your access to the videos and audios also includes helpful notes, summaries and more. From Dr. Mercola to Mark Sisson to Nora Gedgaudas, you can check out the lineup and get access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, forever (no expiration!) once you click here to get lifetime access for $47. Dec 4-6, 2015: Ben is speaking at the Unbeatable Mind Retreat in Carlsbad, California. This is where SEALFit and Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine will be assembling the best of the best in everything from performance to cutting-edge mental training to advanced sleep tactics and more. Includes amazing ancestral meals, morning WOD's at SEALFit HQ (the site of the world famous Kokoro camp), Warrior Yoga instruction and workouts, and speakers such as Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Dominic D'Agostino, and more. Click here to get in now. Nov 14, 2015: Ben will be competing at the World's Toughest Mudder. If you live near La