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May 7, 2014 Podcast: Are weeds healthy to eat, Resistance Bands vs. Free Weights, MCT Oil Allergies, Low T4 and Low T3 with Normal TSH, Natural Remedies for Night Sweats.

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• Ben talks about his coffee enema. If you are a member of the Inner Circle and want to "prep early" for this month's coffee enema workshop, then get this stainless steel enema kit and some mold-free, toxin-free coffee. You may want to review these coffee enema resources too!
• This is why my “morning workout” is simply a bit of journaling, deep breathing and yoga. Save the hard stuff for later when u can.
• DIY Magnesium BiCarbonate recipe - good for what ails ya!
• Want to get the aerobic benefits of HIIT training - particularly mitochondria density increase? Then use SHORT rest periods.

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Special Announcements:

The brand new Obstacle Dominator podcast is launching! Whether you're just wanting to get started in obstacle course racing or you want to dominate your next race, leave your Spartan, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Tough Guy, Dirty Dash or any other obstacle racing question at ObstacleDominator.com.

The "How A Top Silicon Valley Executive Lost 40 Pounds of Fat And Became A Kettlebell Swinging, Paddleboarding, Semi-Pro Tennis Player With 8-Pack Abs" podcast episode with Paul Sebastien, just went live on Premium access. Get it (and over 350 additional audios, videos and PDF's) by clicking here to go Premium for just $9.99 a year!

The Thyroid Sessions went live on May 5 - where Ben is speaking on "How Exercise Destroys Your Thyroid And What You Can Do About It". The frustration and misinformation surrounding thyroid problems needs to stop. An estimated 30 million people in the US and 200 million worldwide have a thyroid disorder — only half have been properly diagnosed. And even less are receiving proper treatment. Unfortunately, the real answers are not offered by their medical practitioners and seldom covered by insurance. That’s why Sean Croxton traveled the country to interview a dozen of the leading functional medicine doctors, nutritionists, and real food chefs for a free online screening called The Thyroid Sessions. And you can click here register today to watch them for FREE!

Ben is now uploading both is weekly workout logs and diet photos to the Inner Circle. Every week Ben discover new exercises, workout tactics, fat loss tricks, biohacks, deep sleep tips, detoxes, recipes, supplements, etc. - but people often feel like they’re “behind the curve” - constantly trying to wrap their heads around what’s working best at any given time, or what’s going to be best for them and their bodies. In Ben's monthly Inner Circle video workshops and diet and exercise logs, he and his wife Jessa teach you exactly “what’s working now”, so that you can stay on the razor-sharp, cutting-edge of fitness, nutrition and lifestyle optimization. When it comes to “assembling” everything that Ben talks about in the podcast, books, etc. into an easy-to-implement system, the Inner Circle is the way to do that. Click here to try it out now for 10 bucks a month!

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Listener Q&A:

As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick/Ninja.

Are weeds healthy to eat?

Adam asks: He lives in Newcastle, Australia and is wondering what common garden weeds are eatable and if any of them are worth picking. Could some of these weeds actually be more nutrient dense than things like the kale he gets from the green grocer?

In my response I recommend: -Book: "Eating on the Wild Side" by Jo Robinson -Book: "A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants" -An Omniblender Resistance Bands vs. Free Weights

Ben asks: For exercise in general are resistance bands better? For strength training are free weights better?

In my response I recommend: -Monster bands from Rogue Fitness and Supple Leopard book for traction tips with bands-This recent study on free weights vs. machines MCT Oil Allergies

Sandy asks: She spilled some MCT oil (Upgraded Brain Octane) the other day and wiped it up with her hands. She then noticed that the back of her hands are covered in hives or bumps. If she is having a topical allergic reaction to the MCT Oil, would she also be having an internal allergic reaction? She uses other coconut products and doesn't have an issue. If it is effecting her internally, how would she know?

In my response I recommend: -Study: allergic contact dermatitis from MCT oil Low T4 and Low T3 with Normal TSH

Thyroid asks: He recently got diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism but "in reverse". His T4 was low at 3.6 and T3 was low at 1.6 but his TSH was 1.25 (Testosterone was fine). Have you seen this before? Do you know any way to reverse this problem.

In my response I recommend: -The Thyroid Sessions (Bridgit Danner, Chris Kresser, and Suzy Cohen's sessions) -Serum thyroid binding globulin test, CRP test, leptin (e.g. via DirectLabs) Can Tattoo Ink Cause Cancer

Todd asks: He recently read an article about the ink that is used in tattoos. Apparently the nanoparticles can cause health problems down the line. What are you feelings about this?

  Natural Remedies for Night Sweats

Tyler asks: He is a fast marathoner who eats paleo/ancestral and follows a 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat diet. His training is 80-90kms per week plus 2 to 3 hours of strength & core work. He has noticed lately that he is waking up 2 or 3 times a night to pee. When he wakes up, he also noticed that the sheets are wet from back sweat. He rarely drinks alcohol and limits his liquid intake after 8pm (goes to bed at 10pm). He sleeps well and has never had these issues in the past. Could this be from stress, workout load or the lowered carb intake? His blood work has come back with everything in the normal range. He also feels and looks great.

In my response I recommend: -This hormone pack from Pacific Elite Fitness

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