Decoding Superhuman

I’ve been interested in optimal performance for quite some time but I was focusing very much into my tools, the way I use technologies, computers, methods and so on. Basically what’s outside of me and how I interact with that world, how I solve problems. I was optimizing the way I work and how I learn and all that. But doing that I discovered that health is also a key component and taking care of your temple - your body - is super important if you want to really perform, ultimately. 

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About the Guest: Teemu Arina

Teemu is Chief Biohacker and Chairman of the board at Biohacker Center, a research center for digital health & wellness. Biohacker Center publishes the Biohacker’s Handbook series, airs the Biohacker’s Podcast, organizes the international Biohacker Summit conference and provides the Upgraded Workplace coaching & work welfare service for companies interested in taking their employee wellness and performance to the next level. In addition, the company organizes online courses, lectures & conference presentations, facilitates business opportunities for digital health & wellness industry members, provides market insights for digital health & wellness product developers and provides consultation services regarding optimal performance and better living through science. Teemu Arina is also co-author of the forthcoming Biohacker’s Handbook for optimizing health and wellbeing with technological and biological tools.

Teemu Arina is a popular keynote speaker who has presented internationally in countries such as USA, UK, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands, and Germany. He recently won Speaker of the Year by Speaker's Forum. Mr. Arina has held key advisory positions in national, international and EU development projects on topics related to online collaboration, e-learning, professional development, mobile learning and startup companies.

The Hackable Variables in Your Work Environment

The Biohacker's Handbook chapter on work (in English) is forthcoming. Ahead of the release of this chapter, Teemu shared his thoughts on the key variables in the work environment which are able to be altered for higher performance.

The Problems:

• Limited Movement
• Lighting
• Air Quality
• Water Quality
• Stress

How to Deal with Workplace Environment Problems:

Much of this is discussed in more detail in the podcast episode.

Many of us do not move enough throughout the day. Have you ever wondered why your Fitbit or Jawbone asks you to get 10,000 steps? From an evolution perspective, our ancestors moved this much. When you are stuck at a desk during the day, how is this possible to achieve? For one, get a standing desk. A standing desk, or adjustable desk, will force you to get up and move throughout the day. In addition, you can schedule meetings over walks, coffee, or even workouts to get more movement in your day.

Our offices beam fluorescent lights throughout the day. While some may leave the office before sundown, others still work well into the night, at home, and even before bed. This is not to mention how you are staring at a screen all day long. To prevent long-term eye damage and get the most from your lights, utilize a one/two punch. Place Iris or F.lux on all of your devices. After you outfit the technology, switch your lights to Philips Hue's lights and have them follow the sun.

Studies demonstrate the continued presence of nanoparticles in our air. Some of these nanoparticles, as well as mold and other toxins, end up in our brain and lead to sub-optimal performance. Fix this potential issue by outfitting your office and home with HEPA filters.

Much of the United States tap water contains chlorine, fluoride, and potentially heavy metals. Reduce your risks through the use of a water filter. Teemu mentions Brita in the episode. Alternatives include Berkey Water Filters and Therasage (the CEO was on the show to speak about EMF here).

Stress can lead to illness. However, stress is also beneficial. Remember the last deadline? As it came closer, the deadline drove you to focus. Much of stresses impact on us has to do with our perception of stress. You build stress resiliency through techniques like meditation and breathing.

Key Highlights from Podcasting with Teemu Arina

• How Teemu discovered biohacking through an ulcer
• Teemu's anti-inflammatory protocol to deal with an ulcer
• The benefits of measuring and quantified self to your health
• How too much exercise can lead to undesired outcomes
• The impact of lighting and air on your workplace environment
• Why you should change to a standing, or adjustable, desk
• How to not quit your job and turn stress into an ally
• Adaptogenic herbs like Reishi and Rhodiola Rosea as an alternative to tea, coffee, and alcohol
• Using systems thinking to increase cognition

Research Mentioned or Supporting Points Made

• Steve Jobs Stanford University Commencement Speech
• 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology - Chronotypes and Circadian Rhythms associated with the Period Gene
• Organ lifespan limited to 120-years - published in Nature
• Magnetite pollution nanoparticles in the human brain - published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America
• Citrullination of proteins: a common post-translational modification pathway induced by different nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo - Published in NanoMedicine
• Protecting the melatonin rhythm through circadian healthy light exposure - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
• Stand More AT Work (SMArT Work): using the behaviour change wheel to develop an intervention to reduce sitting time in the workplace - BMC Public Health

Products Mentioned

• Biohacker's Handbook - co-authored by Teemu Arina
• F.lux - a blue light protection software.
• Iris - founder and developer Daniel Georgiev was on the podcast before. Iris is still my preferred blue light mitigation technology.
• Philips Wake-Up Light - use it as an alarm. Getting exposure to daylight is important for the regulation of Circadian Rhythms
• Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit - change the spectrum of light based on the time of day
• Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter - helps filter out the nanoparticles in the air
• Travel Humidifier - plug in your own water bottle
• Brita Large Water Pitcher
• Therasage Water Filter
• Big Berkey BK4X2 Countertop Water Filter System
• Parrot Zik 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling - by Parrott
• Brain.FM - music service which stimulates different aspects of the brain for a goal (focus, sleep, meditations, napping, etc.)
• Headspace - a mobile application to learn how to meditate
• Garmin Fenix 5 - featuring the FirstBeat algorithm which helps you
• Reishi, Cordyceps, and other herbs or mushrooms - I use the tea from Four Sigmatic

The Final Three Questions: Teemu Arina What is the number one tool or technology Teemu uses to become more superhuman?

• Recovery

What is Teemu's best advice for boosting cognition?

• Your body is part of a system. Understanding that it operates as a system will lead you to fix your gut microbiome and nutrition before embarking on additional supplements.
• Once your gut is healed, Teemu recommends balancing blood sugar values.
• From there, you can look into Lion's Mane or Adaptogenic Herbs.

What is the best book Teemu has read on Peak Performance?

• Peter Drucker - The Effective Executive

Where to Find Out More on Teemu Arina?

• Biohacker's Handbook website
• Biohacker's Summit website

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Health is the optimal functioning of your body. Physically, chemically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally - all those things together. Health is not just “okay I’m not sick” or “I don’t have symptoms” or “I feel good” or “I look good”. It’s more than that. It’s a higher state of wellness and being.

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About the Guest: Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Dr. Ryan Wohlfert grew up in a small town outside of Lansing, Michigan. An acute interest in health and fitness led him to study at the University of Michigan where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Kinesiology-Movement Science. Dr. Wohlfert went on to earn another Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude status, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. Wohlfert is also a Certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

Over the last two decades, Dr. Wohlfert owned multiple chiropractic, health, and nutrition clinics, helping 1,000's of patients achieve their health goals. In 2016, he started FitFamilyMan.com to help dads and husbands build their “Family Man 6-Pack” so they can live an abundant life and take care of their family forever.

Dr. Wohlfert has been married to his wife for 15 years and they’re raising three beautiful girls. They are the reason he strives to be a fit family man.

What is the Abundance Mindset?

John Maxwell, Peter Diamandis, and Tony Robbins all emphasize a mindset of abundance. Steven Covey discusses abundance extensively in "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." However, the dictionary does not define an abundance mindset.

To define and understand the abundance mindset, it is easiest to look at the alternative, scarcity. The person with a scarcity or fixed mindset believes life is a zero-sum game. If someone has more, this means someone else must have less.

The abundance mindset is different. It is the belief in a life of plenty. There is more than enough to go around. Whether it is resources, wealth, health, or opportunity, there is an abundance of resources available.

In the words of Tony Robbins,

Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure

The Steps to Building an Abundance Mindset

In our discussion, Dr. Wohlfert outlines a strategy for building the abundance mindset. If you tune into the podcast, Dr. Wohfert goes through each step in detail.

• Step 1 - Identify your self-talk and bring it to your awareness
• Step 2 - Aware - realize the self-talk is not helpful
• Step 3 - Interrupt - stop it from dragging down your day

Key Highlights from The Art of Abundance Podcast

• What is health?
• How does your mindset impact your overall health?
• The difference between fixed and growth mindsets
• How Dr. Ryan defines abundance
• What you can do to train an abundance mindset
• If you have kids, is good sleep possible? Yes... and how to do it!

Where to Find Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

• Website: Fit Family Man
• Facebook: Fit Family Man

Research and Additional Resources on the Abundance Mindset:

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
• The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce Lipton
• Mindset Matters Most: How to Create Success & Happiness by Releasing from the FEAR, LIMITATIONS & SELF-DOUBT That Hold You Back… by Brian Grasso
• The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
• Dream Big, Think Small: Living an Extraordinary Life One Day at a Time by Jeff Manion
• Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems by Daniel Amen

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The best approach for nootropics that I found and I try to impart on people is to think about them as tools where we can go from hopefully 95 to 100% in that range, just being totally optimized in ourselves to 105, 110% using nootropics. So hoping for some small increase above what we’re already capable of as opposed to what many people are drawn towards nootropics for, which is to go from 60, 70% because they got a bad night of sleep, bad diet, drinking alcohol in order to just simply get by or function and I think that taking that approach is really the first step.

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About the Guest: Nootropics Expert, Mansal Denton

Mansal Denton is an entrepreneur. He has experience in many different ventures, organized a festival, published a book, and a myriad of other projects like donating books to prisoners.

At age 20 he was arrested and at 23 sentenced to 8 years in the Texas State Penitentiary. This prison sentence has influenced Mansal’s life tremendously.

With these unique life experiences, quirky behavior, and a somewhat arrogant nature, he has been featured on media outlets such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Fox News, and Elite Daily.

Mansal Denton is the creator or co-creator of Nootropedia, which is a website that provides unbiased and factual information on nootropics to the extent where it's actually available. He's also the creator of a documentary and a book called A Head Above: A Simple Guide to Peak Mental Performance which Mansal wrote in 30 days.

Mansal lived in Switzerland, Poland, but currently resides in Austin, Texas.

Disclosure on Nootropics

This article and podcast episode do not constitute medical advice. Should you have interest in nootropics, please do your own research and consult your physician.

What are Nootropics?

The strict definition of nootropics is a synthetic or natural compound that improves markers of cognitive abilities without the risks or significant risk of side effects. Other cognitive enhancers which may have significant side effects are labeled as "Smart Drugs."

For the purposes of this discussion, Mansal and I utilize "Nootropics" to describe both Nootropics and Smart Drugs.

Non-Nootropic Cognitive Enhancement Intermittent Fasting

Increasing one's capability without nootropics is possible. In this discussion, Mansal references intermittent fasting as a method to upregulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Mansal employs a fasting technique called 16-8. In this strategy, a person would fast for 16 hours of the day, only having an 8-hour eating window. Additional fasting strategies, such as 3-day water only fasts can be utilized under the supervision of a physician for different results.

Deep Work

Similar to previous podcast guest Peter Joosten, Mansal often employs "Deep Work."The concept is based largely on Cal Newport's book entitled Deep Work (link below). Mansal defines Deep Work as "uninterrupted work that is 100% free from distraction."

Mansal tracks his time religiously. He utilizes earplugs, a specific morning routine, the "Inbox When Ready" app for Google Chrome, a gratitude practice, meditation, and putting his phone in airplane mode to eliminate distraction.

Who are Nootropics for? Who are they not for?

Nootropics require a solid foundation of health in order to get the maximum benefits. This includes: optimal sleep, solid nutrition, and a reasonable exercise regimen. Once these areas are reached, nootropics may provide additional cognitive enhancement.

In the words of many health practitioners, you cannot out-supplement a bad diet. If you are looking for a magic pill (NZT in Bradley Cooper's case), nootropics are not for you.

How to Get in Touch with Mansal Denton:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: MansalDenton

Key Podcast Highlights on Nootropics:

• Why Mansal spent time in prison and how did it change his life
• What are some non-nootropic cognitive enhancers people can employ to start
• The foundations needed to get the most from nootropics
• What is the difference between Nootropics and Smart Drugs?
• Is Modafinil the closest thing to NZT?
• If you considering taking modafinil, you may want to check your COMT gene (rs4680). AA variants tend to barely benefit than others when taking modafinil.
• Do any long-term studies exist on Nootropics? What is the quality of these studies?
• What are the Racetams? How can they benefit you?
• Creatine - it is for more than just bodybuilding
• Mansal's favorite Nootropics at this moment
• The importance of cycling nootropics
• Nootropics: Mansal's friend and caveat emptor
• What is the Shulgin method? Why should you use it for Nootropics?

Research Mentioned and Additional Resources on Nootropics

• Nootropedia - an unbiased source of information on Nootropics created by the guest, Mansal Denton
• Intermittent Fasting and BDNF: Energy intake, meal frequency, and health: a neurobiological perspective.
• 5 Ways to Increase Your Focus Through BDNF - the Decoding Superhuman YouTube Video.
• Valter Longo - The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
• The best nootropics for verbal fluency
• Reddit: Nootropics Subreddit

Tools, Supplements, and Technology Mentioned

• Inbox When Ready - An application for your browser which limits the number of times per day where you can check your email.
• Modafinil - a prescription medicine commonly used as a smart drug.
• Qualia by Neurohacker Collective
• Phenylpiracetam - a nootropic for verbal fluency
• Avmacol - sulforaphane for detoxification
• Pure Nootropics - Phenylpiracetam
• Pure Nootropics - Lion's Mane
• Four Sigmatic - Lion's Mane Coffee

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Philip Morris when they were developing the tobacco industry 40 something years ago they knew that nicotine was very harmful for health. They also knew that it would take 20 plus years or more for the world to catch up to them. And actually you know take a stand. Even so people are still very active the working in the cigarette industry. Well I believe that these wireless devices, EMF, the health science behind EMF is sort of the same parallel.

About the EMF Expert and Guest, Robby Besner

Robby Besner is the founder of Therasage, a health devices company. Robby is the Chief Executive Officer of Therasage and is a seasoned entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. Born in New York, Mr. Besner brings together the best of his birthplace, his New England education, and his innate skills that enable him to envision the enormous potential in what was only a niche market, then research the potential and develop products to fill and expand the niche with global marketing success.

Educated at Boston University, Robby was granted a Bachelor of Science degree. His coursework at Boston University included studies in pre-med, psychology, biology and business administration. He followed-up his undergraduate studies in biology and anatomy at Case Western University’s Graduate School in Cleveland Ohio.

Robby has more than 30-years experience in strategic planning, coupled with comprehensive financial, manufacturing and management expertise, underscores his success as an executive officer and director of several healthcare companies.

Robby Besner is the driving force behind the applied science and technology development of all of Therasage’s innovative products. He is on the Education Committee of the prestigious, world-renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, invited to speak and educate, as an approved CEU presenter, at many Wellness Centers around the world, Medical Conferences, Weight Loss practices, Anti-Aging groups, Fitness Forums, Infusion centers, Toxicology practices, Wound Care clinics, as well as on-air health shows. He is also a distinguished annual contributor to the World Committee on Infrared and has been appointed to a four-year tenure with Specialty Committee of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.

EMF - A Brief Introduction

From a technology perspective, the world is rapidly evolving. Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Robotics, and Nanotechnologies bring great opportunity. The world is more connected than ever, allowing me to live anywhere in the world and stay in touch with clients, friends, and family with ease. But the growth in technology brings challenges, one of which is EMF.

Below is the disclosure made for radio frequency directly from the iPhone 8 plus manual.

To reduce exposure to RF energy, use a hands-free option, such as the built-in speakerphone, the supplied headphones, or other similar accessories. Cases with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines, in a manner that has not been tested or certified.

Electromagnetic fields, or EMF,  is a frequency generated by anything that is electrically driven, powered, or battery powered. Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere. It is invisible. It comes from ultraviolet light, the microwave oven (which you hopefully do not use for microwave dinners), when you listen to the Decoding Superhuman podcast on iTunes, etc.

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves is referred to as radiation. Sometimes, this radiation can create undesired effects. These include wide-ranging issues:

• Brain fog
• Sleep issues
• Chronic fatigue
• Headaches
• Heart palpitations
• Nausea
• Restless leg
• Joint pain
• Eye problems
• Rashes
• Mitochondria Dysfunction
• And so many more...

Initial Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from EMF

Step 1 - Purchase a Gauss Meter to measure "hot spots" for EMF in your home.

Step 2 - Consider rewiring your home and turning off electronics causing hotspots. This would mean ridding yourself of WiFi and reconnecting via Ethernet cables.

Step 3 - If you are sensitive to EMF, look into getting rid of the microwave, smart meter, and consider a Faraday Cage to protect yourself (and potentially your bedroom). Additional EMF protection technologies (such as those made by Therasage) can be purchased.

Step 4- Try to implement a grounding practice. Robby tries to spend a few days a week with his feet touching the earth.

Key EMF Highlights from the Podcast

• Robby's background in infrared and how it led to him working on EMF
• Common symptoms of EMF sensitivity
• How to mitigate EMF risk when it is everywhere around us (even when traveling on business)
• What does Robby think of 5G, Smart Meters, and Teslas?
• Why should you turn off your WiFi at night and not let your kids play with an iPad for too long?
• What is a Faraday Cage and Shungite and how do you use them to mitigate EMF sensitivity?

EMF Research Mentioned

• Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks - Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Human Health 
• Dr. Deitrich Klinghardt, "EMF RADIATION The Health Crisis Of Our Time!"
• Dr. Deitrich Klinghardt, "Smart Meters"

EMF Products Mentioned

• Therasage EMF Protection (TheraEMF) and Infrared products. I use the "Cellphone/laptop Protect" and the "Room/Car Protect" every day.
• Trifield 100XE EMF Meter
• ElectroSensor Electro Magnetic Field Detector
• The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life
• Resonance: Beings of Frequency (Documentary)
• Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Additional Resources for EMF

• Robby Besner - EMF Presentation mentioned in the podcast
• Jack Kruse's Website
• Rhonda Patrick - Found My Fitness
• EMF Warriors Facebook Group
• Quantum Health: Light, Water and Magnetism Facebook Group
• How to Find the number of cell towers in your area 

 

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“The flicker rate is really high that you can’t perceive it but your eyes start to synchronize with this. It’s like pumping in fitness, pumping your muscle. Every second this happens, hundreds of times per second. So we need this flicker rate to be the maximum amount to not feel eye pain.”

 

Daniel Georgiev is the developer of Iris and a native of Bulgaria. Daniel, 22, developed this program after experiencing eye damage at a young age due to excessive amounts of programming.

Think of Iris as Flux or Night Shift on steroids. Iris allows you to control the temperature of your screen, the flicker in the background, and the emission of blue light.

I use it every single day on my computer, on my phone, and on my iPad. Iris has really revolutionized my relationship with the computer in terms of my day to day work. I am able to work longer, more effectively, and know that my eyes are not getting damaged.

Key Highlights:

• Why computer screens are harming our eyes
• Blue light and its impact on melatonin secretion
• The differences between Iris, Flux, and Nightshift
• How your monitor flickers and why the flicker rate is damaging your eyes
• What is pulse width modulation
• The benefits of adjusting your screen’s color temperature based on the day
• How every profession involving a computer would benefit from Iris, including designers
• Why Daniel ended up sleeping in his car and showering at the gym when he started Iris
• The two things Daniel believes everyone should do to increase performance.

 

Research and Links:

• Daniel’s Ted Talk “How Technology is Killing our Eyes”
• Blue light’s disruption of melatonin production
• Iris’ collection of articles on technology and your eyes
• Dr. Mercola’s article on flicker and how LED compromises your health

If you want to try Iris or Iris Pro for yourself, click here. There are both free and paid versions. Iris Mini Pro costs USD 5 and Iris Pro costs USD 10. Considering the amount of time everyone spends in front of the computer, as well as the long-term benefits to your eyes, this is a bargain.

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What’s important to recognize is that the kind of blanket statement of either pot is good for you or it’s bad for you is really oversimplified and I hope we can break some of that down and really talk about the intricacy of that today.

Disclosure:

The purpose of this podcast is to dispel dogma, share scientific backed information, and talk about the health benefits of cannabis

Any statement mentioned in this podcast is not a medical recommendation so please speak to your physician before doing anything stupid.

About the Guest David Krantz:

David Krantz is an epigenetic coach, musician, and entrepreneur based in Asheville, North Carolina. He serves as the Director of Psychoacoustics at the Apeiron Center for Human Potential, where he explores the interaction between art, science, and health. As a coach, he works with clients using genetically informed, personalized strategies for optimal wellness and greater creativity.

The Topic: Cannabis Genetics

Cannabis is a controversial topic. To some, it is a gateway drug. To others, it helps deal with common problems including inflammation, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

In this podcast, David and Boomer speak in depth about the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids, cannabis genetics, and how your genes may affect both your desire to use weed and the overall effect it has on you.

Key Highlights:

• Addressing the age-old question: is marijuana good for you?
• What is the difference between CBD and THC?
• What is Sativa versus Indica?
• The potential use of cannabis in PTSD
• The natural occurring cannabinoids in our body
• Why higher levels of anandamide may be associated with increased stress resiliency
• The gene associated with the breakdown of anandamide into arachidonic acid
• How CNR1, one of our main cannabinoid receptor genes, is involved in bone density, constipation, weight gain, weight loss, circadian rhythm, hormone regulation, cognitive function and also leaky gut
• What genes and variants are associated with cannabis consumption and a worse working memory

Scientific Studies on Cannabis Genetics:

• How CYP2C9 affects the metabolism of THC - Interindividual variation in the pharmacokinetics of Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as related to genetic polymorphisms in CYP2C9
• The impact of cannabis consumption on working memory depending on CNR1 gene variant - Functional genetic variation of the cannabinoid receptor 1 and cannabis use interact on prefrontal connectivity and related working memory behavior.
• Withdrawl Symptoms and the FAAH gene - Intermediate cannabis dependence phenotypes and the FAAH C385A variant: an exploratory analysis.
• Amygdala and Hippocampus sizes among Cannabis Users - Associations between cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) variation and hippocampus and amygdala volumes in heavy cannabis users.
• ATK1 and the Psychedelic Effects of Marijuana - Associations between cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) variation and hippocampus and amygdala volumes in heavy cannabis users.

Let's say you want to look into the potential impact of cannabis on your health. You can start by looking at your cannabis genetics. If you already have 23andMe, below is a guide to learning more about your genetic predispositions for cannabis.

If you want to learn more about genetic testing and its use for creating custom health plans, schedule a FREE 30-minute call today.

How to Access Your 23andMe Raw Data:

The raw data in each 23andMe report contains over ~600,000 lines of raw data.

1. Log-in to 23andMe.com
2. Access the raw data. The menu bar contains a header “Tools.” Move your cursor over the Tools header to access the drop-down menu. The last of the six drop-down features is “Browse Raw Data.” Click on this.
3. This is the most powerful area of 23andMe. From this point, you can access ~600,000 lines of genetic information with the RSID.
4. Finding the RSID. 23andMe requires you to search raw data through RSID. The RSID is the Reference SNP cluster ID. Researchers use it to report findings.

How to Look Into Your Own Cannabis Genetics:

The below single nucleotide polymorphisms are searchable in 23andMe using the RSID listed below.

• CYP2C9 – the liver enzyme which breaks down THC
  • RSID – RS1057910
  • A allele = fast metabolizer of THC
  • CC allele = slow metabolizer of THC
  • CC tends to take longer to process THC, hence more in the bloodstream
  • CC also tends to report more drowsiness or a more intense effect from the same amount of THC

• FAAH - Breaks down Anandamide, one of your body's two main cannabinoids. Activates the CB1 receptor.
  • RSID - RS324420
  • C allele - lower levels of anandamide (more FAAH activity)
  • CC - more dopamine activation when exposed to the smell of cannabis
  • CC - worse sleep with cannabis use

• CNR1 - is the Cannabinoid Receptor 1 gene. This gene is in the brain and central nervous system. It is involved in our experience with anxiety, feeding behavior, and neurotransmitter balance.
  • RSID - Rs2023239
  • G allele - associated with more cravings and withdrawal
  • The correlation is very strong when combined with a FAAH CC variant
  • G allele carriers may have worse working memory than AA when using cannabis
• ATK1 - Protein which acts as signaling for the dopamine pathway
  • RSID - Rs2494732
  • C allele associated with a more psychedelic effect

Additional Resources for Cannabis Genetics:

• David Krantz's website
• David Krantz's free webinar on cannabis genetics
• David's article on the CYP2C9 gene
• Professor of Pot - an informed resource on cannabis

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Wolfgang Unsöld is currently one of the most successful Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches in the world.

He is the Founder of the Your Personal Strength Institute (YPSI) in Stuttgart, Germany. YPSI offers Consulting and Personal Training, the YPSI Supplement-Line, as well as Seminars and the YPSI Trainer Certification.

Wolfgang is known worldwide for the outstanding results he produces with his clients and athletes. Examples:

• Wolfgang published over 100 before-and-after transformations
• He with a wide variety of clients ranging from Executives to Athletes from over 20 Sports
• Wolfgang trained 13 Athletes that competed at the Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi, Russia
• He trained 3 Athletes at the Olympic Summer Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

The YPSI Trainer B- & A-Licence has certified over 300 Trainers in 24 Countries on 4 Continents and he has given Seminars on Training & Nutrition in 22 countries worldwide.

Wolfgang is the author of many bestselling books including:

• Dein bestes Training
• Ask the Coach
• Die perfekte Kniebeuge

Wolfgang's first English book was published in October 2017 under the title "Advanced Training Tips“ and is available on Amazon.

Wolfgang also published four ebooks in 2017 which are available on the YPSI website:

• "Improve your Squat“
• "Improve your Arms“
• "Strength and Mass Holiday“
• "Training Weekends“

Key Highlights from the Podcast: 

• How Max Planck's story in Poor Charlie's Almanack represents what Wolfgang dislikes about the fitness industry at the moment
• The benefits of exponential wisdom to the fitness industry
• The story of Boyd Epley, the first strength and conditioning coach (University of Nebraska)
• How to get a sufficient workout at a hotel gym
• What to do in situations where you only have a hotel room and need to exercise
• How does the term diet leads to failure
• What does Wolfgang think of intermittent fasting
• Why Wolfgang recommends drinking lime, salt, and water first thing in the morning to all of his clients
• What does Wolfgang think of self-quantification, HRV, and his favorite quantification tool (skin fold measurement)
• The five supplements Wolfgang recommends for all of his clients
• Why you need Vitamin D in months ending in R if you live above Lisbon

Research Mentioned:

• Magnesium as a co-factor for 300+ reactions in your body
• Vitamin D deficiency
• The benefits of Chlorella
• Starting your day with salt and lime water

Products Mentioned:

• YPSI's supplement line
• Poor Charlie's Almanack
• Skinfold Caliper
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

For more information on Wolfgang visit: 

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The sponsor of today’s podcast is Butcher Box. Butcher Box is my go-to when it comes to getting meat in the United States. By the time this podcast is published, I would have gone to and probably come back from the United States of America. Now I’m on my way tomorrow, and I’m a little uncertain about the quality of the food and meat that I’m going to be getting. Produce is one thing but meat I can get delivered directly to my door through Butcher Box. They have 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, organic free-range chicken (oh yeah), as well as heritage breed pork - all delivered directly to your door. So if you go butcherbox.com/boomer (as in my name), they’ll give you USD15 off your first order and free bacon. You get free bacon on your first order. USD15 off. Free bacon, I’ve said it again. Free bacon. It’s raining gold. Enjoy.

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You’re back on that plane again the following week and the next and the next and the next. So you go from something that is acute immediately to something that’s stressful over a long period of time and it’s sort of like a constant issue that you deal with throughout your flying career. This is what I term as jet stress because it’s a stress on the body, it’s continual, and it has a pattern to it that if not dealt with will lead to a breakdown in health, and affect other areas of people’s lives.

My guest today is Christopher Babayode. Chris is the author of a book that I enjoy quite a bit - it’s called Farewell Jet Lag: Cures from a Flight Attendant. As you may be able to surmise from the title, Chris is a long time flight attendant for the UK’s largest airline. When I was talking to him, he was flying back and forth between the United States and he does both short-haul and long-haul flights. Chris is also a certified naturopath and operates a clinic in London which helps others, specifically busy business people (say that 5 times fast), customise healthy lifestyles around their business travel.

 

Key Highlights:

• The difference between jet lag and jet stress
• Why melatonin and red wine may not be the best option for regulating your circadian rhythms
• What is the PHARE well system?
• How eliminating jet lag starts before you get on the plane
• The minerals Chris recommends to intake to chelate radioactive particles from the body

Cited Research:

• The Use of Transdermal Melatonin to Improve Sleep
• The Benefits of Earthing for 30 to 45 minutes
• The Biological Effects of Grounding During Sleep
• NASA's use of Hydrogen to Battle Radiation

Products Mentioned:

• Onnit Melatonin Spray - Melatonin is a hormone which, among other things, helps drive sleep onset. Ingesting the spray can help signal it is time for sleep.
• MegaHydrate Body Hydration Antioxidant (60ct) - The H in Chris' PHARE well system is Hydrate. Specifically, Chris' uses MegaHydrate to increase a client's hydration levels so they are able to battle higher levels of cosmic radiation. The product, taken in pill form, mimics glacial runoff water.
• Berkey Countertop Water Filter - Boomer's favorite water filter for getting rid of fluoride and heavy metal ions.
• Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever! - by Clint Ober. It may seem simple, but putting your bare feet on the earth every day has many health benefits. If you want to know more about the science behind earthing, Ober et al delve into it in this book.

Contact Chris:

• Book Website: farewelljetlag.com
• Business Website: www.nojetstress.com
• Business Location: Monument Light Centre, London, United Kingdom
• Email: [email protected]

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Did you like the format of today’s conversation? If so, do you mind leaving a comment on the show notes? And I’d also love it if you could go over to iTunes right now and leave a 5-star review. It will really help us get the word out on Decoding Superhuman and precision health.

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective

 

Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy. 

Their founder Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine. 

They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost. 

They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties. 

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I block time in the morning from 8 till 1 o’clock in which I’m really doing deep work. No social media, no email. I sometimes feel I really have to be aware of my emails everyday, all the time, but he makes a compelling case of it’s not that necessary. Clients are not getting mad if you don’t answer their email in 10 minutes but a couple of hours later.

Do you ever wonder why some people get more done in the day? Or why some people seem to be so calm despite having a lot on their plate? Peter Joosten is one of those people.

Peter Joosten owns the successful blog ProjectLeven.nl where he writes weekly on biohacking, technology, and health. He is a speaker, adviser and trendwatcher at various companies and institutions.

Peter runs the popular podcast, the Project Life Show (iTunes top 100). In it, he interviews with different experts about lifestyle, health and technological developments. Peter has been featured on national television in the Netherlands, Dutch newspapers, and magazines such as Men's Health.

Key Highlights:

• Diaphragmatic breathing as a base for reducing stress
• How Peter uses Binaural Beats for focus
• Tips for not drowning yourself in Social Media
• What is Deep Work? Why does Peter block off large blocks of time during his day?
• Tips for not drowning yourself in Social Media
• Peter and Boomer's favorite nootropics for increasing focus

Our sponsors today are: Neurohacker Collective

 

Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy. 

Their founder Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine. 

They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost. 

They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties. 

Go to neurohacker.com and enter the discount code BOOMER at checkout for 15% off any purchase of Neurohacker products. 

Their products are the real deal for thinking clearer, improving energy, and staying in your physical prime for as long as possible.

Thryve

To optimise my whole biosphere, I began to focus on my gut. In the eternal words of Management Consultant, Peter Drucker, “What gets measured, gets managed.”

I began testing my gut microbiome. There are a lot of options out there but I chose to use Thryve most often.

Why? Well, mainly accuracy is a big thing for me but also the process behind the test. Not only do I get the information about the bacteria in my gut but Thryve includes the scientific research behind each of the findings of the test. This is extremely important to people like me. Based on the tests, Thryve also creates custom probiotics which are delivered refrigerated to your door. I emphasize the word refrigerated part (this is important for the effectiveness of the probiotic).

We’ve had the founder Richard Lin on the podcast so if you wanna learn more I suggest you start with that episode or you can go to thryveinside.com and you can use the code DESuperhuman15 for a 15% discount on your first order.

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“The whole thing, like, genes and genetics is like the cookbook you have -- all the recipes are in your DNA but the way it gets expressed is determined by the circumstances you live in, like what you eat, how you sleep, how much you exercise, and even the things you think about have impact on the expression of your genes.”

Daan Gutter is an Operations Manager, Biohacker, Epigenetic Coach and a family-man (and all-around good guy). Daan works with Decoding Superhuman to assist clients unlocking new levels of physical and mental performance through epigenetics.

From an early age, Daan wanted to become a doctor because he saw a need for answers regarding health and wellbeing. Things turned out differently and Daan became a professional in the marketplace with an experience of over 20 years in the realm of Lean Management and Service Management.

Daan is passionate about optimizing health and wellbeing. Daan has been trained as a Certified Epigenetic Therapist and has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the last 10 years while advising many clients. Daan is driven to empower his clients so they can take control over their health.

This is a different format for the podcast. Rather than a traditional interview, Daan and I were having a conversation and I hit record. This part of the conversation is focused on Epigenetics, the study of changes caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.

This episodes key takeaways: How Daan first became interested in health What is epigenetics (in Daan’s own words)? The book that opened up Daan’s eyes to Epigenetics 

The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles (Affiliate Link)

What kind of results Daan has achieved as a coach implementing lifestyle modifications based on someone’s genetics

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---- It’s the holiday season and guess what: holidays are filled with holiday parties. I know, it’s shocking, right? But I recall going to holiday parties and just receiving a couple of things - upon entry you get your sugar cookie. The next thing you get is a glass of eggnog. What are you supposed to do if you’re trying to be healthy? All these things are laden with sugar but yet, you wanna be social. Is there an alternative? Is there something you can actually do and still stay healthy?

The answer is Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is the biohacker or health enthusiast’s answer to alcohol. It’s a delivery service which ships anywhere in the United States and directly to your door. Rather than just labeling themselves as the healthy wine producer, they actually go through the process of lab testing all their wines to ensure that the wines are micro-toxin or mold free, they’re low in alcohol, they’re low in sulfites, they’re diet friendly.

Yes, that means if you’re on a ketogenic diet, if you’re on a paleo diet, you can use them too. Dry Farm Wines ships directly to your door. So how do you get started? You can go to dryfarmwines.com/decodingsuperhuman and right now you’ll get an additional bottle for just one penny. Yes, you heard correctly. One bottle of wine = one penny with your first order.

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