Boundless Life

Links to every product, hack, article and gadget mentioned in this episode can be found at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/mumbai

 

 

On my recent whirlwind media and Boundless book tour of India, I hosted, along with my friends Jag Chima and Kris Gethin, a massive biohacking Q&A and panel in Mumbai. We covered an enormously wide range of topics, including:

 

 

--The harmony between ancestral living and modern science

 

 

--How to optimize gut health

 

 

--Does moving around help digestion

 

 

--5G, EMF hazards from mobile phones and "smart" technology

 

 

--Why it's so difficult to thrive on a plant-based diet

 

 

--How to slow down, or stop altogether, the aging process

 

 

--How Ben can have a biological age of 9 years old

 

 

--The right approach to aesthetics when it comes to biohacking

 

 

 

--And much more!

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**Show notes, including links to everything Ben and Jay talk about in today's episode can be found at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/410

 

 

 

Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Visit the show notes, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.

 

  News Flashes...7:08

 

 

-Tip: for massive surge of energy without food-based calories, consume chaga, chlorella and methylene blue then go for sunshine walk or use red light panels.

 

 

-A simple ingredient to take action on COVID-19

 

 

-New study aims to use health data (body temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate) from a smart ring to identify coronavirus symptoms.

 

 

Listener Q&A 

 

 

-Tricks To Get Rid Of Allergies Fast...33:20

 

 

-When To Eat Carbs For A Morning Workout...50:10

 

 

-How To Support Recovery For Broken Bones...58:28

 

 

Got a question for Ben and Jay about today's podcast? Leave your comments, ask your questions, and check out all the resources at the show notes page:

 

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/410

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In this special episode, recorded on-site at Systimfit in New York City, you'll get to hear (or if you watch the video in these shownotes) watch me go through a series of advanced workout biohacks that reflect what the future of fitness and gyms may one day look like - including how to deliver massive fitness results with a minimum effective dose of exercise, combining cold thermogenesis with exercise, blood flow restriction training, electrical muscle stimulation using full body suits, ozone sauna therapy for recovery and much more!

Part 1 is Systimfit co-founder Josh Holland and his associate Allie Holcombe talking about the process of bringing me to their facility, along with the workout itself -- which has now been dubbed "The Ben Experience" if you want to try it out for yourself!

The Part 2 is the audio from the actual workout at Systimfit. The video is also available to watch at the show notes https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/nycbiohack.

Enjoy the episode!

-How Allie snagged Ben for a session at Systim Fit...7:00 -Allie and Josh recap The Ben Greenfield experience at Systim Fit...21:30 -Part 2: Ben's workout at Systim Fit...49:50 -The Vasper session...58:40 -Whole body electrical muscle stimulation...1:20:45 -ARX (adaptive resistance exercise)...1:55:16 Episode sponsors:

-Kion

-Organifi Gold

-CAR.O.L

-JOOVV

Got a question for me regarding this episode? Visit the show notes at bengreenfieldfitness.com/nycbiohack, leave a comment at the bottom of the page, and I'll reply!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast?

Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.

Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!

News Flashes... Follow Ben on Twitter for more... -Training plans, home biohacks for the coronavirus...2:55

• Soma Breathwork
• Book: The Power of Your Breath by Anders Olsson
• The Relaxator
• Book: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
• BOUNDLESS
• Infrared Sauna
• Podcast about the Wim Hof breathing technique
• Book: The Ozone Miracle by Frank Shallenberger
• Quantum 5 Ozone Generator (use code BEN100 for $100 discount)
• Vitaeris 320 Hyperbaric chamber for HBOT
• NanoVi Exo
• BFR bands (use code BEN10 for 10% discount)
• Kaatsu bands (use code BEN for a 5% discount)
• Book: Forbidden Healing by T. C. Randall
  • Vitamin C and Baking Soda - 2:1 ratio in Hydrogen-rich water to increase body alkalinity (code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount)
• Peptides
  • International Peptide Society
  • Thymosin α (Tα-1)
  • LL-37
  • BPC-157 (use code BEN for 15% off purchase and 10% off subscriptions)
  • Wild Health MD podcast
• Nebulizer masks for Glutastat (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• PEMF
  • Biobalance mat
  • Pulse Centers
• Methylene Blue Troches
• Nicotine Solution droppers

More news flashes...34:30

• Get your step count in, folks. Diets, supplements, exercise, meal timing, blah, blah, blah…best one for WEIGHT LOSS MAINTENANCE? Physical activity.
  • Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
• Want to build muscle? Sleep more. Sleep deprived? Exercise with high intensity training in brief bursts to stave off the muscle loss that occurs from sleep deprivation.
• Listening to Fast-Tempo Music Delays the Onset of Neuromuscular Fatigue: Read here.
  • I personally save music for the hardest workouts and recommend this epic battle playlist on Spotify!
• I wonder how many people are going to read this, quit exercising, and just take a nice hot bath instead. Read the article.

Resources mentioned:

• Soma Breathwork
• Book: The Power of Your Breath by Anders Olsson
• The Relaxator
• Book: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
• BOUNDLESS
• Infrared Sauna
• Podcast about the Wim Hof breathing technique
• Book: The Ozone Miracle by Frank Shallenberger
• Quantum 5 Ozone Generator (use code BEN100 for $100 discount)
• Vitaeris 320 Hyperbaric chamber for HBOT
• NanoVi Exo
• BFR bands (use code BEN10 for 10% discount)
• Kaatsu bands (use code BEN for a 5% discount)
• Book: Forbidden Healing by T. C. Randall
• Vitamin C
• Baking Soda
• Water and Wellness Active H₂ Molecular Hydrogen (code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount)
• BPC-157 (use code BEN for 15% off purchase and 10% off subscriptions)
• Wild Health MD podcast
• Nebulizer masks
• Glutastat (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• Biobalance mat
• Pulse Centers PEMF
• Methylene Blue Troches
• Nicotine Solution droppers
• Podcast: Building biology with Brian Hoyer
• Study: Metabolic and Genetic Screening of Electromagnetic Hypersensitive Subjects as a Feasible Tool for Diagnostics and Intervention
• Idahoans for Safe Technology
• Somavedic (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• Blushield (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• DefenderShield (use code BEN20 for a 20% discount)
• Shielded Healing Dirty Electricity Filters (you can also buy Faraday paint from this website) - use code BEN
• BGF podcast with Dr. Joseph Mercola on the dangers of 5G
• EMF shielding paint
• MagSRT
• HVMN Ketone Ester
• KetoneAid (use code BENfor a 15% discount)
• Ben's "Anti-Aging Smoothie" Recipe
• Quicksilver NAD Gold (use code GREENFIELD10)
• Alive By Nature NMN
• Ancestral Supplements organ complex capsules
• Paleo Valley organ complex capsules (use code BENGREENFIELD10)
• Chilipad/Ooler system (use codes BEN25 for Chili/ BEN15 for Ooler)
• Ebb sleep

Special Announcements...

Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Ben Greenfield's new book “Boundless” is now available! Click here to order your copy. Check out Ben on Instagram for epic posts and photos about his morning, day and evening routines, recipes, and much more! Follow Ben on Twitter for daily news flashes and the latest health, fitness, and anti-aging research. Join Ben's Facebook page for conversations with listeners and even more useful information, posts, and support!

Here's where Ben is speaking and traveling around the world coming soon:

• April 4 - 6, 2020: Wild Health Virtual Summit. An event at the Kentucky Castle designed for physicians to teach and promote genomics-based precision medicine. Open to the general public. Register here.
• July 14 - 16, 2020: Paleo f(x) – Austin, TX. Join me and dozens of health and fitness experts to discover the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics, biohacking, Keto, AIP, nootropics, blood testing, strength conditioning, sleep, stress and much more. Try out delicious new foods, discover new workouts, and even try new gadgets in the biohacking lab. Register here.

View Ben's Calendar Here

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Listener Q&A: Should You Get Rid Of Your Smart Meter?...45:12

Barbara asks: My apartment building, which is possibly near a fault line, has recently installed smart meters. These smart meters have really affected my quality of sleep and I've begun having muscle spasms since they were installed. There are gas meters in each apartment and a bank of electric meters in the basement. I am considering the Acoustimeter and/or PF-5 to check for dirty electricity in my apartment, and would like to know your thoughts. In my response, I recommend:

• My building biology podcast with Brian Hoyer
• Metabolic and Genetic Screening of Electromagnetic Hypersensitive Subjects as a Feasible Tool for Diagnostics and Intervention
• Article: Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome (Idahoans for Safe Technology)
• Smart Meter Guard
• Somavedic (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• Blushield (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
• DefenderShield (use code BEN20 for a 20% discount)
• Shielded Healing Dirty Electricity Filters (use code BEN)
• Cat 7 Shielded Ethernet Cable
• WiFi router timer outlet
• 5 Liters of EMF paint
• Shielded Healing (you can also buy Faraday paint from this website)
• BGF podcast with Dr. Joseph Mercola on the dangers of 5G
• Book: EMF'd by Dr. Mercola
• MagSRT
• Ketone Esters - recommend HVMN or KetoneAid (use code BENfor a 15% discount)
• Sirtuin precursors - Ben's "Anti-Aging Smoothie" Recipe
• NAD
  • Quicksilver NAD Gold (use code GREENFIELD10)
  • Alive By Nature NMN)

Beef Organ Capsules vs. Multivitamins...1:10:10

Logan asks: I want to know your thoughts on supplementing with beef organs vs. a traditional multi-vitamin, and what gaps I might need to be aware of in my nutrition. I've been doing this for about 6 weeks and am feeling great. I want to get your take on things I might need to be aware of. In my response, I recommend:

• Ancestral Supplements organ complex capsules
• Paleo Valley organ complex capsules (use code BENGREENFIELD10)

How To Cool Your Body During Sleep...1:18:08

Tim asks: I've been struggling with sleep issues for many years and have tried many things. At the moment, I'm looking at two devices: The Chilipad, which cools the body, and Ebb Sleep which cools the brain, particularly the pre-frontal cortex. I'm curious if you have an opinion on the efficacy of one over the other. In my response, I recommend:

• The Chilipad/Ooler system (use codes BEN25 for the Chili/ BEN15 for the Ooler)
• Ebb sleep
• Sleeping with socks trick to enhance sleep

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On my recent whirlwind media and Boundless book tour of India, I hosted, along with my friends Jag Chima and Kris Gethin, a massive biohacking Q&A and panel in New Delhi, which you can listen to here.

We covered an enormously wide range of topics, including:

• How to have energy at your beck and call, all day long...
• Hidden environmental killers and how to hack your environment to remove them...
• Ben and Kris' latest updated sleep and jet lag tips...
• Eating for anti-aging and longevity...
• How to lose fat faster...
• And much more!

Later, we flew to Mumbai, crashed at a hotel, and slipped into a hotel room to record, for your listening pleasure, a few guys shooting the sh*t about everything from my 10 favorite biohacks, to how to drink socially without damaging the body, to Ayurvedic herbs and supplements, meditation, responsible use of cell phones and much more - all released on today's show!

Jag Chima, born in England, is an entrepreneur, investor, visionary, health and fitness enthusiast, and philanthropist with business interests that include real estate, construction, finance, lifestyle, and health and fitness. Jag is the founder of The London Group, a diversified conglomerate with extensive operations in the UK, India, and other parts of the world. The London Group is comprised of companies in property consultancy, property development, estate agents, lifestyle brands, fitness education, talent management, and health clubs.

Jag has carved a niche for himself as a passionate and astute professional, with experience that started in 1998. He has also been featured on many media platforms including BBC News Asia, BBC Asian Network, and MATV.

He is a sought after speaker and strategic advisor on business affairs and believes in facing fears and taking on challenges for growth and personal development. Jag recently completed a triathlon and also a 1450 km bicycle ride from Delhi to Mumbai. He is a proud supporter of The Unique Home for Girls in Jalandhar India, a home for unwanted, abandoned girls in Punjab, India.

Originally from Wales, Kris Gethin has established himself as one of the most versatile fitness entrepreneurs in the industry. Before founding Kaged Muscle, Kris competed as a lifetime natural pro bodybuilder, placing as high as second place in the Natural World Championships.

As a personal trainer, his clients have included Bollywood celebrities, billionaire businessmen, and champion athletes. In between training clients, he has certified more than 800 personal trainers. Somehow, this tireless innovator found time to co-found a health club franchise called Kris Gethin Gyms. He has shared his extensive knowledge through books, newsletters, videos, and podcasts.

In this episode, you'll discover: -Ben shares about his trip to India...6:30

• Is India ready to embrace biohacking?
• Barriers to biohacking technology are falling

-A wise approach to Ayurvedic herbs and supplements...10:00

• It is ancestral wisdom, not biohacking; use w/ caution
• Tainted w/ metals, may be laced w/ herbicides and pesticides
• Can hurt yourself if you're not aware of the sourcing
• Biohacks to increase their efficacy
  • Vielight (code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount)
  • Circadia device by Fisher Wallace (code GREENFIELD for free FedEx shipping)
  • Halo Sport (code GREENFIELD)
  • Flex Pulse
  • Pulse Centers PEMF table
• Herbs Ben recommends:
  • KSM-66 ashwagandha
  • Citicholine
  • Kion Creatine

-The role of meditation in improving the health of one's mind...16:00

• Spiritual connection
• BGF podcast on Spiritual Disciplines
• Don't be dependent on biohacks for meditation
  • Headspace app
  • Pause meditation app
• Meditate in the same spot
• Candle and hourglass meditation in the sauna
• The presence of a phone on the table can decrease the quality of conversation at dinner
• Very easy to get disconnected from mindfulness in modern society
• Incorporate time when tech isn't present into your daily routine
• Be aware of biological impact of smart phones
  • BGF podcast w/ Dr. Mercola on 5G technology
  • Keep phone in airplane mode as much as possible

-Mindful eating practices...24:30

• Jaggery, monk fruit, stevia, etc. are good alternatives to processed sugar
• Over-consuming jaggery, ghee, etc. resulting in weight gain
• Eat in a parasympathetic state
• Be present/aware of the taste, how you feel, etc.
• Eat w/ people while celebrating food
• Love your body, love people around you, and love your food (where and how was it sourced?)
• People move much less than their ancestors
• Any food can become inflammatory, even healthy foods

-Big problems with the modern Indian diet...40:15

• India is currently the diabetic capital of the world
• "Sugar free" is oftentimes a misnomer
• Many foods in their natural state are intended to have healthy fats
• Processed carbs and sugars are particularly problematic
• Vegetable oils are the biggest culprits
• Prioritize your body over convenience

-Responsible use of cell phones...46:17

• 3 major issues with non-native EMF:
  • Influx of calcium in cells
  • DNA and protein damage
  • Downregulate NF-kB pathways
• How to offset some of the damage:
  • Magnesium can offset excess calcium
  • NAD and sirtuins repair the DNA
  • Pterostilbene
  • Green tea
  • Fasting, ketone esters and ketone salts offset down regulation of NF-kB pathways

-How to live healthy in an unhealthy environment...54:17

• AO Air (HEPA face mask)
• N95 mask
• Molekule air filters
• Air Doctor HEPA filter
• Now Foods taurine powder
• Annatto (Vitamin E)
• Astaxanthin
• Book: Eat to Beat Disease by William Li
• BGF podcast w/ Dr. Li
• Book: The Body Electric
• Book: Healing is Voltage

-How to drink socially without damaging the body...58:03

• Consume drinks that contain little to no alcohol
• Kin Euphorics
• New drinks on the horizon which contain no alcohol and improve social functions
• 1-3 Butanediol
• Alcohol significantly impacts sleep cycles

-What India needs to do to up its game regarding health and biohacking...1:03:22

• Farming practices: India relies upon mono cropping (as does the U.S.)
• Thrive Market
• Stores that allow people to access high quality foods
• Podcasters, bloggers redefine what health and fitness means
• Any change begins with our children

-Ben Greenfield's 10 favorite biohacks...1:13:30

• Red light therapy
• Cold
• Heat
• Grounding/earthing
• NAD and sirtuins
• Peptides
• Blood flow restriction training
• Single set to failure training
• Breathwork (Power Lung)
• Gluta Stat (nebulizing glutathione)

Episode sponsors:

-Kion Aminos: Building blocks for muscle recovery, reduced cravings, better cognition, immunity, and more. Get 20% off your order of Kion Aminos, and everything at the Kion site when you use discount code: “BGF20”

-Seed Daily Synbiotic: A formulation of 24 unique strains, each of which included at their clinically verified dose, to deliver systemic benefits in the body. Save 15% off your order when you use discount code: BEN15

-Thrive Market: Organic brands you love, for less. Your favorite organic food and products. Fast and free shipping to your doorstep. Receive a gift card up to $20 when you begin a new membership using my link.

-Magic Spoon: A brand new company that has reimagined all your favorite childhood breakfast cereals. Low carb, keto-friendly, ZERO sugar, and tastes just like you remember. For free shipping on your order at Magic Spoon, use discount code: BENGREENFIELD

Got a question for me, Jag or Kris? Drop a comment below, and we'll reply!

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Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast?

Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.

Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!

News Flashes...17:16 Follow Ben on Twitter

• From The Sleeping Beauty diet to The Tapeworm Diet…this is an awesome history of fad diets (that will likely never stop coming!): A Brief History of Ridiculous Fad Diets.
• Someone should write a book called “The Sunshine Diet”: Could sunlight combat metabolic syndrome? - Testing the refrigerator light. 
• Here’s how to upgrade your whey protein -  add essential amino acids and creatine for enhanced absorption (in past I’ve said always take EAA’s on empty stomach, but now changing my mind if goal is maximal protein synthesis of protein you eat it with): This combination of protein, free essential amino acids and creatine works better than whey. 
• Mmm…the new “toddler milk”...powdered milk, corn syrup, and vegetable oil - would YOU feed this to YOUR toddler? The Ominous Rise of Toddler Milk. 
• Yeah, I thought this was a joke at first too, but I’ll bet feeding your children their vegetables via an ice cream delivery mechanism will actually be a pretty successful business: Veggies hidden in every bite. 

Resources mentioned:

• The WildHealth Podcast for up to date coronavirus info
• BenGreenfieldFitness.com/virusQA
• Plant-A-Seed Day
• Lief self-quantification device (code GREENFIELD for 20% off their first month of subscription or full purchase of the device)
• The Sprout Book
• Boundless by Ben Greenfield 
• Lucy Nicotine Gum (code BEN10)
• Book: The Sunshine Diet
• Kion Creatine
• Kaatsu training device (use code BEN for a 5% discount)
• Biomat
• Greenfield Naturals structured water filter (use code BEN15 for a 15% discount)

Special Announcements...

Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode.

Ben Greenfield's new book “Boundless” is now available! Click here to order your copy.

Check out Ben on Instagram for epic posts and photos about his morning, day and evening routines, recipes, and much more! Follow Ben on Twitter for daily news flashes and the latest health, fitness, and anti-aging research.

Join Ben's Facebook page for conversations with listeners and even more useful information, posts, and support!

Here's where Ben is speaking and traveling around the world coming soon:

• April 4 - 6, 2020: Wild Health Virtual Summit. An event at the Kentucky Castle designed for physicians to teach and promote genomics-based precision medicine. Open to the general public. Register here.
• July 14-16, 2020: Paleo f(x) – Austin, TX. Join me and dozens of health and fitness experts to discover the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics, biohacking, Keto, AIP, nootropics, blood testing, strength conditioning, sleep, stress and much more. Try out delicious new foods, discover new workouts, and even try new gadgets in the biohacking lab. Register here.

View Ben's Calendar Here

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-Kion Aminos: Building blocks for muscle recovery, reduced cravings, better cognition, immunity, and more. Get 20% off your order of Kion Aminos, and everything at the Kion site when you use discount code: “BGF20”

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Listener Q&A: Blood Flow Restriction Combined With Super Slow Training...41:23

Matt asks: Can you combine blood flow restriction training with the Body by Science training protocol by Dr. Doug McGuff?

In my response, I recommend:

• BFR Bands
• Kaatsu training device (use code BEN for a 5% discount).
• Body by Science by Doug McGuff
• My podcast with Doug McGuff
• The Effects of a 7-Week Practical Blood Flow Restriction Program on Well-Trained Collegiate Athletes

How To Drink Structured Water...53:10

Jim asks: I want to upgrade my air and water environment while I remodel my home and am wondering if you think it's worth the money to install a structured water filter. Do you have any resources on structured water by way of peer-reviewed articles?

In my response, I recommend:

• Greenfield Naturals structured water filter (use code BEN15 for a 15% discount)
• My podcast with my father, Gary Greenfield
• My podcast with Thomas Cowan on "The Heart Is Not A Pump"
• Book "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart"
• Article "The Heart Is Not A Pump"
• My interview with Dr. Gerald Pollack
• Gerald Pollack's book “The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid and Vapor”
• Gerald Pollack's TEDxTalk.
• PLOS ONE article "Life Depends Upon Two Kinds of Water"
• Mae-Wan Ho's book "Living Rainbow H2O"
• Mae-Wan Ho's article in Water Journal "Large Supramolecular Water Clusters Caught on Camera - A Review"
• The Widespread Properties of EZ Water - A chapter in the book "The Origin And The Special Role Of Coherent Water In Living Systems"
• Annual Conference of the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics of Water
• Chronobiology of Trees and the Fourth Phase of Water
• CymaScope Imaging and Analysis of Cancer Cell and Healthy Cell Sonic Signatures in Water

Some recent independent experiments confirming Dr. Pollack's groundbreaking work:

• Dynamics of formation of the Exclusion Zone near hydrophilic surfaces
• Lorentz force in water: Evidence that hydronium cyclotron resonance enhances polymorphism
• Odd properties of water and ice explained: Water exists as two different liquids
• Water clusters: Untangling the mysteries of the liquid, one molecule at a time
• Physicists Just Discovered a Second State of Liquid Water
• Scientists Find That Water Might Exist in a Whole New State
• Water forms 'spine of hydration' around DNA, group finds

How Infrared Sauna Blankets Work...1:06:52

 Kristina asks: I'm curious about these infrared sauna blankets I've seen. I'm a big fan of infrared sauna but finding a spa and getting the treatment I need is very time consuming, not to mention expensive. I thought perhaps one of these infrared sauna blankets might give some of the benefits of sauna therapy without having to invest in an actual sauna? What are your thoughts?

In my response, I recommend:

• Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blankets
• My video about how to turn a Biomat into a home sauna
• Branch Basics spray
• A Hot Bath Has Benefits Similar to Exercise

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The author of the New York Times bestselling Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, previous podcast guest on the episodes: The Surprising Facts About What Bread Does To Your Brain (And What You Can Do About It) and also Why A High-Fat, Ketogenic Diet Chock Full Of Saturated Fat, Coconut Oil & Butter Could Be Destroying Your Brain (& What To Do About It) is back!

His name is Max Lugavere and his new book The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary features a lifestyle program for resetting your brain and body to its “factory settings,” to help fight fatigue, anxiety, and depression and to optimize cognitive health for a longer and healthier life.

In The Genius Life, Max expands the Genius Foods plan, which focused on nutrition and how it affects brain health, and expands it to encompass a full lifestyle protocol. We know now that the health of our brains—including our cognitive function and emotional wellness—depend on the health of our gut, endocrine, cardiac and nervous systems as there is a constant feedback loop between all systems.

Drawing on globe-spanning research into circadian biology, psychology, dementia prevention, cognitive optimization, and exercise physiology, The Genius Life shows how to integrate healthy choices in all aspects of our daily routines: eating, exercising, sleeping, detoxing, and more to create a healthy foundation for optimal cognitive health and performance. Among Max’s groundbreaking findings, you will discover:

· A trick that gives you the equivalent of a “marathon” workout, in 10 minutes

· How to get the benefits of an extra 1-2 servings of veggies daily without eating them

· The hidden chemicals in your home that could be making you fat and sick

· How to boost melatonin levels by up to 58% for deeper sleep without supplements

Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and author. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine.

He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others...

During our discussion, you'll discover: -Just how bad is bread?...8:08

• It's one of humanity's oldest and most revered processed foods
• Max's views have softened slightly over the years
• Grains can serve a functional purpose
  • Glycogen storage
  • Help to power through resistance training
• Not as toxic as made out to be, but not the most ideal option available
• Changed views on brown rice
• Preparation methods are important
• Avoid GMO forms of GMO foods
• No such thing as a one size fits all diet, nor an exercise regimen
• Increased carbs in the diet may lead to increased strength (performance enhancing tool)

-How Max's views on MDMA have evolved over the years...19:45

• Being used to treat PTSD; given "breakthrough drug" status by the FDA
• Being used to treat alcoholism, autism
• Chronically dangerous to the brain; imbalance in neurotransmitters
• Serotonin is modulated w/ MDMA
• Acute doses are limited in potential harm; benefits outweigh the risks
• Psilocybin can reduce activity in default mode network in the brain
• Can damage mitochondria when consumed in large amounts
  • Increase Omega 3 fatty acids
  • Vitamin D levels
  • Supplement w/ liposomal glutathione (code: BENGREENFIELD10)
• Dr. John Lieurance's glutathione/antioxidant suppositories (code: BEN)

-Max's overall goal in writing The Genius Life...29:00

• The goal was to help people identify diseases such as dementia or cancer years or decades before they manifest physically
• Genius Foods was to identify which foods affect the brain
• We're essentially in "The Hunger Games" books
• Sedentary, addicted to devices, rampant stress, circadian rhythms are out of sync
• The default state of any organism is health; our society is anything but healthy
• Max's mom developed dementia at a young age; was eventually diagnosed w/ pancreatic cancer
• Conditions don't develop overnight
• Prevention is not discussed by and large in mainstream medicine
• Cachexia: extreme muscle wasting
• Certain cancers are hormonally related
• Book: Eat To Beat Disease by William Li

-Fish consumption and optimizing brain health...46:00

• Fear of consuming mercury w/ fish is overblown; the benefits outweigh the risks
• Selenium: mercury ratio in fish is key
• People who eat more fish have better health; protection against Alzheimers
• Women who eat more fish have smarter kids
• Oily fish (wild salmon, mackerel, sardines) are preferable
• Lifestyle considerations:
  • Sauna (code: BEN) w/ dry brush or Myobuddy
  • Coffee enema
  • Frequent movement
  • Activated charcoal

-Healthy detoxification...51:26

• The 3 P's of health detoxification: peeing, pooping, perspiring
• Glycine can upregulate autophagy
• Quercetin
• Chamomile extract
• Article: Role of the Microbiome as the First Metal Detoxification Mechanism

-Why Max advocates increasing protein intake...55:45

• Confusing mechanism w/ outcomes
• The benefits outweigh the risks
• Calorie restriction is how to enhance longevity
• Reasons to increase protein:
  • In old age, double the allowance helps maintain muscle mass
  • Inverse relationship between increased protein and amyloid plaque
• More protein = less carbs and fat
• Protein leverage hypothesis: hunger mechanisms are leveraged by need for essential amino acids
• Protein is the most satiating of the macronutrients; metabolic advantage
• Very nutrient-dense foods
• Having more muscle mass is crucial for longevity
• Ensure protein you consume is buffered w/ collagen or the amino acids contained therein
• Book: The Switch by James Clement
• BGF podcast w/ Wild Health MD
• Supplement w/ magnesium

-Max's big wins regarding biohacking, food prep, etc...1:05:08

• Drink clean water
  • Reverse osmosis water filter (code: GREENFIELD)
  • Total dissolved solids meter
  • Add minerals into the reverse-osmosis water
    • Quinton hypertonic minerals (code: GREENFIELD10)
• Time spent in nature
  • 30 minutes of sunlight in the morning
  • Suprachiasmatic nucleus controls circadian rhythms
  • 20 minutes in nature can reduce cortisol levels
• Staying active
  • 2 minutes of activity for every 30 minutes sedentary can reset the blood flow to the brain
  • Fascia is a piezoelectric tissue
  • Foam roller, deep tissue work can be mildly addicting

-Max's favorite workout regimens...1:13:45

• Resistance and strength training
• Cut back on carbs, lost efficacy in strength training
• Not a fan of steady-state cardio; lots of NEAT throughout the day
• Staying active boosts lymph fluids
• Keep protein intake up: 1.6 g/kg of lean mass
• High intensity repeat training
• Joe Rogan podcast w/ Pavel Tsatsouline
• You can have a great body w/out obsessing over fitness
• Be more present with your food; distractions while eating can increase calorie consumption

-And much more! Resources from this episode:

- BGF podcasts w/ Max Lugavere:

• The Surprising Facts About What Bread Does To Your Brain (And What You Can Do About It)
• Why A High-Fat, Ketogenic Diet Chock Full Of Saturated Fat, Coconut Oil & Butter Could Be Destroying Your Brain (& What To Do About It).

- The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary

- Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life

- Gluten intolerance and glyphosate link

- Dr. John Lieurance's glutathione/antioxidant suppositories (use code BEN at checkout for a 5% discount)

- Role of the Microbiome as the First Metal Detoxification Mechanism

- Book: Eat To Beat Disease by William Li

- BGF podcast w/ Dr. William Li

- BGF podcast w/ Wild Health MD

- Book: The Switch by James Clement

- Total Dissolved Solids meter

- Quinton hypertonic minerals (use code GREENFIELD10)

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On my recent whirlwind media and Boundless book tour of India, I hosted, along with my friends Jag Chima and Kris Gethin, a massive biohacking Q&A and panel in New Delhi. We covered an enormously wide range of topics, including:

• How to have energy at your beck and call, all day long...
• Hidden environmental killers and how to hack your environment to remove them...
• Ben and Kris' latest updated sleep and jet lag tips...
• Eating for anti-aging and longevity...
• How to lose fat faster...
• And much more!

Jag Chima, born in England UK, is an entrepreneur, investor, visionary, health and fitness enthusiast and philanthropist with business interests that include Real Estate, Construction, Finance, Lifestyle, Health & Fitness.

Jag is the founder of The London Group, a diversified conglomerate with extensive operations in UK, India and other parts of the world. The London Group is comprised of companies in Property Consultancy, Property development, Estate Agents, Lifestyle brands, Fitness Education, Talent Management and Health Clubs. Jag has carved a niche for himself as a passionate and astute professional, with experience which started in 1998. He has also been featured on many media platforms which include BBC News Asia, BBC Asian Network, MATV.

Jag is a sought after speaker and strategic advisor on business affairs. Jag believes in facing fears and taking on challenges for growth and personal development. Jag recently completed a triathlon and also a 1450 km Cycle ride from Delhi to Mumbai.

He is a proud supporter of The Unique Home for Girls in Jalandhar India. The Unique Home for Girls is a home for unwanted, abandoned girls in Punjab, India. Originally from Wales, Kris Gethin has established himself as one of the most versatile fitness entrepreneurs in the industry. Before founding Kaged Muscle, Kris competed as a lifetime natural pro bodybuilder, placing as high as second place in the Natural World Championships.

As a personal trainer, his clients have included Bollywood celebrities, billionaire businessmen, and champion athletes. In between training clients, he has certified more than 800 personal trainers. Somehow, this tireless innovator found time to co-found a health club franchise called Kris Gethin Gyms. He has shared his extensive knowledge through books, newsletters, videos, and podcasts. Now, he’s moved into the nutrition sector with Kaged Muscle, a company dedicated to creating cutting-edge, ultra-premium sports nutrition supplements for athletes of all types. All of Kris’s pursuits are consistent with his mission of helping others reach their health and fitness goals.

In this episode, you'll discover: -Ben discusses the motivation behind writing Boundless...8:30

• It's about energy; it's what's lacking in most people
• Combine ancestral medicine w/ modern science
• We can tap into more energy than we're capable of currently
• 3 angles: Optimize the mind, body, spirit
• Book: Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
• Have a personal mission statement
• Click here for international delivery of Boundless

-Kris Gethin's thoughts on being "boundless"...15:38

• We all struggle to work our "soul" muscles
• A long-term investment to gain a long-term return
• Blue Zone in South India until 1950's; westernized culture has changed it
• DNA hasn't changed; surroundings have changed
• Eat the cake before the icing; optimize your environment before pursuing biohacks

-The missing link in optimizing sleep...19:02

• Basic concepts: Light, Temperature, Silence
• Light:
  • Circadian rhythm begins when the sun comes up
  • Minimal amounts of natural light will affect your sleep
  • Human charger simulates sunlight in the ears
  • Photobiomodulation (code: GREENFIELD)
  • Replace LED bulbs w/ incandescent bulbs
  • Iris software
  • Expose to as little blue light in the evening as possible
  • RA Optics blue light blocking glasses (code: BEN10)
  • Red incandescent bulbs
• Temperature:
  • Cold shower before going to bed
  • Wearing socks help regulate body temperature in bed
• Silence:
  • Put phone in airplane mode
  • Sleep Stream app
  • Pink noise while falling asleep
  • Sleep Phones - headphones for sleeping on your side (code: GREENFIELD)
• Safety:
  • Don't associate the bed w/ work
  • Gravity blanket
  • Be aware of evolutionary mismatches
  • Dopamine fix while scrolling through social media
  • Cortisol levels increase, affects sleep
• Morning and evening routines:
  • No devices before bed, nor first thing in the morning
  • Meditation - helps w/ falling asleep indirectly
  • Make the phone as boring as possible in the evening
  • iPhone red light trick (youtube video)
• Diet considerations:
  • Fast for one hour before bed, and in the morning
  • Kris advocates for increasing fats and reducing complex carbs throughout the day
  • Ben recommends restricts carbs throughout the day and a carb refeed in the evening
  • Nut butter mixed w/ raw honey and sea salt helps sleep quality while fasting
  • Ben's homemade jello (rich in glycine)
    • Gelatin
    • Hot water
    • Coconut oil or kefir as a base
    • Stevia
• Other hacks and tips:
  • WiFi kill switch
  • Oura ring
  • Whoop (code: BEN)
  • Apollo wearable
  • Silent Mode eye mask
  • Mind Fold eye mask
  • NuCalm (code: BEN500)
  • Defender Shield phone covers
  • Digital wall timer to control the WiFi router power
  • Faraday blankets and clothing
  • Qi, BluShield, Somavedic, WiFi scramblers
  • Breath to control physiology
    • Alternate nostril breathing
    • Box breathing
    • 4-8 breathing (4 count in, 8 count out)
    • Breathe out for a longer period of time than breathing in
  • Relaxator

-Why sitting for long periods of time is the death-knell to a healthy life...59:15

• Sitting is associated w/ shortened hip flexors
• Poor glute activation contributes to lower back pain
• Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
  • Number of calories burned doing small movements
  • Far outweighs calories burned w/ exercise
  • Ben does 15k steps in addition to working out
• Drop in bone density related to sitting vs. squatting while eating, defecating, etc.

-Chronological vs. biological ages and extending your longevity...1:02:30

• Kris' chronological age is 45; biological age is 38
• Optimized sleep has reduced biological age
• Low level activity:
  • Treadmill at the desk (code: BEN10)
  • Air squats on the plane
  • Kettlebell swings
  • Hex bar (deadlift weight is correlated to longevity)
  • Brachiation (hanging) pull-up bar
• Spectra Cell telomere analysis
• DNA methylation clock
• Ben's 3 longevity tips:
  • Fasting
    • Intermittent fasting (12-16 hours each night and morning)
    • 24 hour dinner to dinner fast 1-2x per month
    • Eat 40% of normal calorie consumption for 5 days (Valter Longo)
  • Peptides
    • International Peptide Society
    • Tesamorelin
    • Epithalon
  • DNA and cellular repair mechanisms
    • NAD supplement
    • Sirtuins must be present
• Major causes of aging faster than the actual age
  • Loss of purpose or meaning for one's life
  • Working out too much
  • Not present with the activities in your daily life

-Food choices and anti-aging...1:20:30

• Glycemic variability and inflammation are the two biggest factors
• Ceylon cinnamon
• Apple cider vinegar
• Cocktail w/ bitters, spices affects glucose response
• Rancid, processed vegetable oils are the biggest culprits
• You can burn off sugar, not so w/ vegetable oils
• Dr. James DiNicolantonio
• Glycine can protect cells from vegetable oils
• Spirulina (code: BEN)
• Lactose intolerance can be confused w/ a damaged gut
• BGF podcast with Dr. Zach Bush 
• Ion Biome supplement
• SEED probiotic (code: BEN15)
• Slow vs. fast food preparation (fermentation)
• Be wary of things like kombucha which may raise blood sugar levels
• 5 minutes of cold therapy in the morning is Ben's best tactic for regulating glycemic variability
• Kion Lean

-The benefits of fasting...1:39:54

• Enhances cellular autophagy
• Glycemic variability lower
• Fasting is not the same as calorie restriction (intermittent fasting)
• Fasting is a spiritual and personal discipline
• Autophagy: The cleanup of metabolic waste products in the cell
• Grazing throughout the day isn't efficacious
• Countdown app

-Benefits of nasal breathing...1:54:00

• You breathe through the diaphragm
• Increased Co2
• Release of cortisol
• Mouth taping

-Where to start with health optimization...1:56:22

• Book: The Body Electric by Robert Becker
• Calcium can affect the electro chemical balance
• Magnesium supplement
• Think of the body as a battery:
  • Grounding and earthing
    • Grounding mats, shoes (code: BENG10)
    • BGF podcast w/ Clint Ober
  • Sunlight, photons of light charges the body
    • Human body can photosynthesize
  • Cold exposure regularly
  • Water and salt
• Coconut water is a great hydrating fluid

-Core bracing while lifting...2:03:15

• Essentially a breathing exercise
• Foundation Training (Dr. Eric Goodman)

-Reversing damage from blue light...2:05:00

• BPC-157 (code: BEN)
• Visomitin
• Astaxanthin
• Macu Gold Plus

-Stopping autoimmune disease...2:06:45

• Gut and inflammation are the most common factors
• Breathwork, limit vegetable oils, etc.
• Heal the gut
• Kion Colostrum
• Bone broth (code: GREENFIELD)

-Ben's thoughts on veganism and vegetarianism...2:10:15

• Source of the animal is often problematic; proper preparation
• Excess consumption of meat products
• The human body needs omega 3 fatty acids, creatine, taurine, Vitamin B12, that are difficult to obtain on plant-based diet
• Eat in a parasympathetic state, with gratitude, spiritual discipline

Resources mentioned:

- Boundless book - Health Kik

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In last week's post entitled "Three Little Known, Unconventional Antiviral Approaches For Boosting Your Immune System", I laid out a fully comprehensive, novel, and alternative health strategy to tackle health issues related to viruses and immune system enhancement—strategies that often go beyond simple pharmaceutical pill-popping or conventional medicine (similar to my previous posts on issues I've personally dealt with in the past, such as MRSA, and Giardia).

In that article, I dove into natural ways I've been strengthening my immune system for my hefty amount of airline travel, even in the face of recent viral outbreaks that have made me have to be even more careful and thorough in my approach.

Two friends of mine, Dr. Matthew Cook and Dr. Matthew Dawson, are true experts in the realms of functional and precision medicine, and both were kind enough to offer me their advice when it comes to boosting immunity and fighting viruses. I've included their audio in this podcast for your listening and learning pleasure.

My first guest, Dr. Matthew Cook, has been on the following podcasts:

• Killing Mold & Mycotoxins For Good, The Craziest IVs You Can Get For Energy, Fixing Knees & Back Without Surgery & Much More.
• Immortal Cells, Biohacking Pain, Killing Lyme, Stem Cell Confusion, How Ketamine Works & Much More
• What You Didn’t Know About CBD & THC, Fixing Lyme Disease, The Full Body Blood Change Reboot, Peptides 101, Hyperthermia & Much More

Dr. Cook founded BioReset Medical Corporation and, as acting President, operates a regenerative and pain medicine practice that offers leading-edge non-surgical solutions in orthopedic medicine, sports medicine, regenerative pain medicine, and stem cell medicine. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience in medical practice. Currently, Dr. Cook is president of California Anesthesia and medical director of the National Surgery Center, Los Gatos, CA. In addition, he sits on the scientific advisory board of several high profile medical companies including BM Doc, FREmedica & Vasper Systems. Dr. Cook’s early career as an anesthesiologist and medical director of an outpatient surgery center that specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic procedures provided invaluable training in the skills that are needed to become a leader in the emerging fields of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, nerve hydrodissection, and stem cell medicine.

My second pair of guests, Dr's Matt Dawson and Michael Mallin of WildHealthMD, have been on the following podcasts:

• How To Use Precision Medicine To Enhance Athletic Performance, Defy Aging, Balance Hormones, Fix The Heart & Much More.
• Why Your DNA Is Worthless (& What You Need To Focus On Instead)
• CBD & Cannabis Special Episode: How CBD Affects Hormones, Fat Loss, Athletic Performance, Sleep, Recovery & Much More

Dr. Matt Dawson is a precision medicine physician in Lexington, KY, co-host of the Wild Health Podcast, and has been obsessed with performance optimization as long as he can remember. He received scholarships to play two sports in college even with “minimal talent” because of his voracious reading and implementation of any fitness or nutritional techniques that would give him an edge.

Dr. Dawson continued that obsession in medical school, and as a physician, he has won national awards for education, innovation, and leadership. He has lectured in over 20 countries and trained thousands of other physicians through live lectures, online education, two textbooks, and an educational app.

Dr. Dawson combines his training in genomics and functional medicine to give personalized, precise medical guidance. His obsession with performance optimization has morphed from, initially athletic, to now mental performance and longevity. Whether it's a professional athlete or a grandparent optimizing their mental clarity and mobility to keep up with their grandkids, Dr. Dawson is passionate about helping everyone perform at their absolute peak.

Dr. Mike Mallin is a physician in Bend, OR who is obsessed with health performance and precision medicine and is co-founder of the Wild Health Podcast. He completed medical school in South Carolina and trained in Emergency Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT where he competed in several ultramarathons and found his love for the mountains and performance. Mike currently practices in Bend, OR and Lexington, KY in his precision medicine clinics. He is also co-founder of the Ultrasound Podcast, an educational podcast that has taught thousands of physicians all over the world how to use ultrasound.

During this podcast, you'll discover: Part 1 w/ Dr. Matt Cook of BioReset Medical (Begins at 5:25) -Dr. Cook's history w/ virology...7:10

• Studied feline immunodeficiency virus, a model for HIV
• Anesthesiologist w/ an interesting approach to pain management
• Began to successfully treat patients w/ complex illnesses
• Many patients have viral infections, chronic illnesses w/ a viral overlight

-A brief history of viral epidemics..9:08

• Influenza pandemic from 1918-1920 (Spanish flu) infected over 500 million people worldwide; 17-50 million people died
  • Fear of affecting morale of WWI soldiers; publicity was censored in Germany, U.S., U.K.
  • The virus created an extreme inflammatory response
  • Young people were especially susceptible
• SARS and MERS occurred more recently
  • Both respiratory viruses
  • Mortality rate from SARS was 9.6%; MERS was 34.4%
  • Current mortality rate of COVID-19 is unclear right now
• Pattern of viral infections that create an exaggerated response, particularly in the lungs
• 3 categories of patients:
  • 80% will get the virus and recover w/ no complications
  • Patients w/ preexisting conditions are at greater risk
  • Healthy patients get a viral infection, have an overreactive immune response

-What is a "coronavirus?"...15:00

• Viruses are extremely small
• Cold climates are ideal for viruses; they are very rare in tropical climates
• How are viruses transmitted?
  • Respiratory droplets and other bodily fluids
  • Stringent approach to maintaining cleanliness for prevention and treatment
• Pneumonia, fever, cough, shortness of breath; affects both lungs
• Symptoms can be in GI tract, low white blood cell counts
• Most common symptoms: fever, dry cough, tiredness; often there are no symptoms
• Most common complication is pneumonia
• Best practices for avoiding the virus:
  • Avoid traveling to infected places
  • Careful hand washing
  • Avoid touching T zones
  • Avoid crowded areas
  • Keep your living area clean
• Majority of cases are relatively mild
  • Small number can have complex problems
• Common symptoms:
  • Fever
  • Coughing
  • Muscle pain
  • Confusion
  • Shortness of breath

-What is the cytokine storm?...22:30

• Primary target is the respiratory system
• Virus can't replicate itself w/out getting into a cell
• Body responds by making chemical messengers to create inflammatory response to fight the virus
• Inflammatory process is out of control; doesn't take effect

-Immunology 101...25:30

• Best known inflammatory cytokine is tumor necrosis factor A (TNF-A)
  • Turns on other cytokines, promote an exaggerated inflammatory response
• Factors that drive the cytokine storm:
  • Nuclear factor kappa beta (nuclear factor kappa bad)
  • Block nuclear factor kappa beta, turn on NrF2 (helps modulate inflammatory response to a stress)
• Status of testing:
  • Quest diagnostics will offer a test for the current viral outbreak
  • Gates Foundation working on an at-home test
• How to treat influenza:
  • Hand-washing is one of the greatest medical concepts of our time
  • Patients w/ mild illnesses can self-quarantine

-Treatment options for viruses...33:45

• Most important factor is containment
• Improve your hygiene
• A great job done w/ the 80% of mild cases gives hope that it will be beat
• Steroids have done more harm than good in the past
• Be aware of anti-viral medications
  • Remdisivir
  • Kelapra
• Antioxidants:
  • NAC (antiviral effects)
  • Vitamin C
  • Glycyrrhizin
• Plant-derived antioxidants w/ antiviral effects
• Upregulate NrF2
  • Ozone therapy may be an activator

-A functional medicine approach to wellness...40:18

• Plato: "The part can never be well unless the whole is well"
• Systems approach is the best way to optimize immune system
• Immune system is centered in the gut
  • Problems come with age because diversity in microbiome goes down
  • SIBO leads to leaky gut
• Difficulties in fighting chronic illness is due to multiple systems in the body dysfunctioning
• Increasing overall wellness provides the best defense against viruses
• Effective supplements for immune system wellness:
  • Vitamin C administered intravenously
  • Vitamin D (pro-survival molecule) helps dampen chronic reactions
  • Curcumin and quercetin has been found to inhibit kappa b
  • Probiotics may balance the GI tract
  • X-Viromin Apex Energetics
  • Life Extensions Zinc Lozenges
  • Quercetin Vitamin C combo
  • Vitamin A helpful to immune system, Vitamin D offsets some of the toxicity (cod liver oil)
  • Quicksilver "The One"
  • Lauricidin
  • Apex Energetics Turmero
  • NAD Gold from Quicksilver
  • Royal jelly
  • Raw honey
  • Oleuropein (derivative of olive leaf)

-About ozone therapy...1:06:35

• Used by naturopaths and more and more doctors
• Nikola Tesla patented first ozone generator in 1896
• Ozone has antiviral, anti fungal, antiparasitic effects
• Stimulates NrF2
• Decreases cytokines
• Ozone is an oxidative therapy (helpful used w/ anti-oxidative treatments)
• Ozone can oxidize sulfhydryl groups on the virus (may block ability of the virus to get into the cell)
• "Oxidative preconditioning"
• Pretreatment w/ ozone could be beneficial before exposure to a chronic infection
• How is it administered:
  • Ozone generator
  • Ozone enema
  • Sauna treatment
  • Mix w/ blood, reinsert into body
  • Ozone dialysis
• Proponents of ozone therapy:
  • Dr. Frank Schallenberger, world's foremost authority on ozone therapy
  • Dr. Johann Lahodny (high dose ozone therapy)
  • Dr. Robert Rowen
• Longevity ozone generators

-How exosomes affect the immune system...1:28:30

• Exosomes are the secretion of stem cells
• The person who invented the term "stem cell" changed it to "medicinal signaling cell"
• Exosomes have TGF beta
• Patients w/ COPD have had exosome treatments
• Can be administered via IV or nebulizer
• Trial: Stem cells grown in a lab given to patients with the current virus

Part 2 w/ Drs. Dawson and Mallin of Wild Health (Begins at 1:48:12) -What we know about COVID-19 at the time of recording (12 March 2020)...1:50:00

• COVID-19 is the illness not the virus (SARS 2)
• COVID-2 is the virus
• "Coronavirus" is a family of viruses
• Lower respiratory health is affected
• Virus is spread w/out feeling symptoms
• Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
• Case fatality rate reported as 3.4%; varies by country
• Transmissibility rate is the number of people you'll infect on average (2.2 currently)
• Worse on the elderly, mild on children
• The data is changing by the hour

-How COVID-19 compares with pandemics from the past...1:53:47

• 2009 H1N1 infected 25% of global population
• 1918 Spanish flu infected 1/3 of the pop.
• Mortality rate of COVID-19 is 3.4% currently; predicted to be lower
  • H1N1 was very low
  • Spanish flu was the highest mortality rate on record
• COVID-19 has a higher mortality rate than common flu and H1N1
• Higher mortality rate than Spanish flu currently
• It's difficult to test for COVID-19, knowledge of how to quarantine
• It's not if it will be a big deal; it will be a big deal
• Exponential growth: Without containment measures, the virus would double every 6 days
• How to test for COVID-19
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Lab Corp
  • Genome
  • Send in tests to avoid exposure to infected people
  • Watch Wild Health website for updates

-Ways to improve your immune system...1:59:03

• Standard hygiene
  • Wash hands
  • Don't touch face
• Avoid public contact (self-quarantine)
• Flatten out the curve
• Government interventions (St. Louis vs. Philadelphia w/ the Spanish flu)
• No approved FDA treatments currently
• Focus on your immune system
• No better time to clean up your diet
• Smoking and obesity is a factor for mortality
• Get more and better sleep
• Exercise without overdoing it
• Green smoothies
• Supplements:
  • Vitamin D
  • Zinc
  • Olive leaf extract
  • Four Sigmatic mushroom extract
  • Vitamin C
  • Quercetin
• Peptides:
  • Thymosin A
  • LL-37
  • Pentosan polysulfate
• Ceylon cinnamon

-What to do if you start to feel ill...2:14:19

• Follow CDC and WHO guidelines
• You're best served at home
• Telemedicine (phone consults)
• Don't go to the clinic unless there is a tangible benefit for doing so
• Children are not affected as severely but there is a high risk of communicating it to others (grandparents for example)
• Closing schools may be important for public health

-Specific advice to health care workers...2:21:12

• Have appropriate personal protective gear
• N95 masks
• Understand how to properly don and doff the gear
• Protect yourself first
• Isolate infected patients
• Nebulizers may spread the infection
• Understand intubation procedures
• Shave facial hair for the mask to fit
• Elderly are the most vulnerable
• We don't know how well current tests are performing

Resources from this episode:

- BGF Article: Three Little Known, Unconventional Antiviral Approaches For Boosting Your Immune System.

- Immune Support graphic from Wild Health

- Wild Health website

- Center for Disease Control - World Health Organization

- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center

- International Peptide Society

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I recently went on a whirlwind tour of LA for my new book Boundless. Rather than a formal presentation or lecture, I instead did plenty of panels and Q&A's instead, and recorded them all for your listening and educational pleasure!   In the first part of this episode, you'll hear me on a panel with Dr. Darshan Shah of NextHealth, with whom I have collaborated on multiple podcasts, including:

- BGF: A Biohacking Clinic Straight From The Deck Of Star Trek, The Minimum Effective Dose Of Exercise, How Ben Greenfield Fasts, Increasing Mitochondrial Density & Much More!

- BGF: 12 Easy & Practical Ways To Upgrade Your Body & Brain (Ben Greenfield’s Live Talk From NextHealth In LA!)

- Forefront by NextHealth: "Optimizing Your Body Mind and Soul" with Ben Greenfield 

After the panel with Dr. Shah, in which we discussed sleep, habits, routines, rituals, longevity, biohacking, parenting, spirituality and much more, you'll hear the Q&A we recorded at that same event.   In the second part of this episode, you'll hear a separate Q&A recorded at the second book launch party at The Bungalow, in which we cover deep sleep, REM sleep, sex hacking, plant medicine and psychedelics, NAD best practices, sirtuins and a host of other interesting topics.   If you haven't yet purchased your copy of Boundless, you can grab it here. In this two part episode, you'll discover: Part 1: Panel and Q&A w/ Darshan Shah -Darshan and Ben discuss the process of writing Boundless...6:13

• "I wanted a book I wanted to read"
• Readwise app
• Originally 10 chapters on brain, body, spirit

-Tips on biohacking your sleep...10:00

• Apollo wearable
  • BGF podcast w/ Dr. David Rabin of Apollo
• Be aware of the circadian rhythm
• Natural "bio hacks" like walking on the beach barefoot
• JOOVV lights
• No blue lights at night
• Red light covering on the fridge light Ben mentions
• Temperature and noise
  • Chili Pad
  • Hot/cold contrast shower
  • Wear socks to bed
  • Side sleeping headphones
  • Bose sound canceling headphones
• Neck Nest pillow
• Gravity blanket to feel safe
• Sleep routine begins the moment you wake up

-Hints on personalizing your diet...17:15

• Book: Biochemical Individuality by Roger Williams
• Self-quantification is a reality for most people today
  • Genova
  • Cyrex
  • Viome
• Wahls Protocol
• BGF podcast w/ Paul Saladino on the Carnivore Diet
• Glucose monitor and HRV analysis device can give many key indicators
• Cold therapy in the morning was efficacious in managing blood glucose levels (spikes w/ coffee)
• 1,3-butanediol

-The importance of spiritual connectedness...28:06

• Spiritual disciplines is one of the most underemphasized elements of fitness
• BGF podcast on The Spiritual Disciplines
  • Fasting, fellowship w/ others, spirit of love toward others
• Christian Gratitude Journal

-How Ben helps mold the well-being of his two boys...31:34

• Have them join you in your routine
• Happy family dinners
• Love and logic philosophy (no forbidden fruits)
• Educate on the consequences of their decisions
• yourbrainonporn.com
• BGF podcast on unschooling
• Book: Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall

-How to fight EMF's and hidden toxins in an urban environment...37:00

• Calcium influx in the cell membrane
• DNA and protein damage
• Down regulation of NF-kB pathway (Fasting and ketosis upregulate NF-kB pathway)
• NAD and sirtuins help repair DNA

-Audience Q&A...40:37

• Biohacks to help heal a navicular stress fracture and continue to train
  • Pulse Centers
  • Altra minimalist shoe
  • BPC-157 peptide
  • Kion Flex
• How to help the circadian rhythm working bartenders hours
  • Become a napping superstar
  • NuCalm device
  • Circadia by Fisher Wallace
  • Reishi mushroom from Four Sigmatic
  • Mindfold sleep mask
  • Brain.fm app
  • 4-8 breathwork protocol
  • Yoga Nidra on YouTube
• How to stay mentally strong as challenges come in your professional life
  • Pray and meditate every day
  • Quarterly, 3-4 days of isolation, plant-medicine ceremony
  • Know how to manage stress
  • 40 minute timer, then 10 minute break
  • One day per week, one week per quarter off
  • Day One app
  • 5 Minute Journal
• Intermittent fasting for post-menopausal women
  • BGF podcast with Dr Jolene Brighten
• Is Ben Greenfield really a recording artist?

Part 2: Talk at The Bungalow in Santa Monica  -The 3 things that Ben uses at home every single day...1:02:33

• Photobiomodulation
  • JOOVV
  • Vielight
  • Walk in the sunshine
  • Book: Human Photosynthesis by Arturo Herrera
  • Book: Regenerate by Sayer Ji
  • Chaga mushroom is a great source of melanin
• Grounding and earthing
  • Earthing mat from Ultimate Longevity
  • BGF podcast w/ Clint Ober
  • Book: Earthing by Clint Ober
  • Earth Runners
• Hyperbaric Oxygen
  • BGF podcast on hyperbaric oxygen with Dr. Jason Sonners

-How to maximize deep sleep when everything else has failed...1:11:06

• Pay attention to core temperature
• Cold shower before bed
• Warm socks in bed actually cools the body
• Higher doses of CBD (300-600 mg)
• High dose of melatonin (Dr. John Lieurance of Advanced Biome Corp.)

-Long-term effects of psychedelics...1:15:50

• Serotonin imbalances, dopamine issues, etc.
• Quarterly journey on psychedelics
• Be aware of replenishment, and cautious with frequency of use
• Limited alcohol and meat consumption prior to use
• Socially acceptable, but overuse is a problem due to accessibility and lack of knowledge
• Be aware of the effects it will have on your body
• Pause meditation app

-Effectiveness of NAD...1:22:30

• Caveat: it increases methylation; use with a methyl donor
• Patch based is the most efficacious (expensive though)
• Fasting, consuming fermented foods
• Oral nicotinamide ribosome
• Sublingual and intranasal
• Alive by Nature NAD spray
• NAD must be accompanied w/ sirtuins for DNA repair to be effective

-Tips on improving fitful sleep...1:26:00

• Many people are hypoglycemic; early morning wakeups are indicative of this
• Low amounts of GABA
  • Passion flower extract
  • Valerian root extract
  • Lipocalm by Quicksilver
  • Kion Lean

-How to help with bladder issues at night...1:29:10

• Saw Palmetto Extract
• BGF podcast w/ Judson Brandeis
• Quinton hypertonic and isotonic formulas
• Melatonin decreases w/ age
• Quicksilver liposomal melatonin

-How to calculate proper protein absorption...1:32:10

• Most people can absorb a max of 40 grams of protein in one sitting
• On lower activity days, less protein and vice versa for higher activity

-How to lower A1C levels...

• Morning cold regimen
• Apple cider vinegar
• Ceylon cinnamon
• Kion Lean

-Up and coming peptides to watch...1:39:03

• BPC-157 and TB 500
• International Peptide Society
• Tailor Made Compounding
• BGF podcasts on peptides
  • Peptides Unveiled: The Best Peptide Stacks For Anti-Aging, Growth Hormone, Deep Sleep, Hair Loss, Enhanced Cognition & Much More!
  • The Peptides Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Anti-Aging, Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Recovery Peptides.
• Epithalon
• LGD (Ligandrol) for giardia
• Dr. Craig Koniver

-How to keep things hot in bed as you age...1:43:37

• Book: Multiorgasmic Man by Mantak Chia
• Book: Finding God Through Sex by David Deida
• Quarterly journey w/ plant medicines

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