The Potato Diet, How To Biohack Your Office, How Much Liver Is Too Much & More!

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July 2, 2014 Podcast: Is The Potato Diet Healthy, How To Biohack Your Office, How Much Liver Is Too Much, Natural Remedies for Receding Gums, and Itchy Skin After Hard Workouts.

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Is The Potato Diet Healthy

Becky asks: She had to have her wisdom teeth removed and ended up being on an all mashed potato diet for a few days. During that time, she felt very healthy and fast and ended up losing a bit of weight that week as well. She has heard of people going on a "potato fast" and is wondering what you think about it and the research? It seems frugal and healthy... especially considering her Irish ancestry.

How To Biohack Your Office

Heather asks: She recently got her first "office job" in many years (cubicles, dirty electricity, EMF, wifi) and is looking for guidance. If you, Ben, were forced to work in an office, what would you bring with you into the office to help mitigate the toxins. Can you walk through a day of "What Ben Would Do" in an office job?

In my response I recommend: -Ten Minute Exercise Routine -Negative ion generator -HEPA Air Filter -Glass structured water bottle -Iodine -Focal upright standing workstation -EMF Blocking Underwear -Oil of Oregano for cleaning -Chlorella (use 10% discount code BEN at EnergyBits.com) -My "Biohacking A Healthy Home" book with bonus EMF video How Much Liver Is Too Much?

Kathy asks: She has been taking desiccated liver powder (instead of organ meat) for a while now and is feeling good. Is it safe to take it everyday? She knows that you should only eat organ meats 1 or 2 times a week but does this also apply to the powder?

In my response I recommend: -NOW Foods Liver Powder -US Wellness Meats Natural Remedies for Receding Gums

Matt asks: His wife just had a Free Soft Tissue grab with her dentist to fix some gum recession. He also has some gum recession and is hoping to avoid the same procedure. Do you know of any supplements or techniques he can use to regrow his gums... or is he just out of luck? He has been trying liposomal Coq10 with his eggs at breakfast (taken with a fatty meal).

In my response I recommend: -Mountain Rose Herbs for essential oils Itchy Skin After Hard Workouts

Skyler asks: Where ever she does a mildly intense workout (20min of kettle bells or a little running speed work) she has a lot of trouble sleeping at night. Her body gets wired and she is itching in her skin. What is going on with her nervous system that is causing this and what can she do about it?

In my response I recommend: -Fish Oil

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