Ben Greenfield's 10 Favorite Biohacks, How To Drink Without Damaging The Body, Dangers Of Ayurvedic Herbs & Supplements & Much More!

Mar 28, 2020

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Jag Chima

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Kris Gethin

Join hosts Jag Chima, an accomplished entrepreneur in health and fitness, and Kris Gethin, a versatile fitness mogul and former pro bodybuilder, as they dive into fascinating biohacking insights. They explore strategies for maintaining all-day energy, discuss hidden environmental hazards, and share tips for better sleep and jet lag. Highlights include how to enjoy social drinking without impacting health, the risks of Ayurvedic supplements, and the importance of mindful dietary choices. They also touch on innovative solutions to combat air pollution and health myths surrounding alcohol.

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ADVICE

Ayurvedic Herbs: Proceed with Caution

Approach ancient wisdom like Ayurveda with caution due to potential contamination.
Prioritize herbs from trusted sources with quality certifications like NSF or CGMP.

INSIGHT

Choosing Ayurvedic Supplements

Look for patented versions of Ayurvedic ingredients (e.g., KSM-66 for Ashwagandha) for better quality control.
These versions undergo third-party testing, ensuring purity and minimizing potential risks.

ADVICE

Meditation: Embrace Simplicity

Practice meditation without technology for a purer experience.
While apps can be helpful, prioritize traditional methods like sit spots or candle meditation.

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Healing is Voltage

Jerry Tennant

The body electric

Robert O. Becker

Robert O. Becker's "The Body Electric" explores the often-overlooked electrical nature of living organisms. Becker details his groundbreaking research on the body's electrical system and its role in healing and regeneration. He challenges conventional medical understanding by demonstrating the importance of direct current in biological processes. The book delves into the implications of electromagnetic fields on health, highlighting the potential risks of exposure to certain frequencies. Becker's work has influenced the field of bioelectromagnetics and continues to inspire research into alternative healing methods.

Eat to Beat Disease

William Li

In 'Eat to Beat Disease,' Dr. William Li presents a groundbreaking approach to health by highlighting the role of over 200 health-boosting foods in activating the body's natural defense systems. The book explains how these foods can support the body's five health defense systems: Angiogenesis, Regeneration, Microbiome, DNA Protection, and Immunity. It provides strategies for using food to transform health and prevent diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune diseases. Unlike traditional diet books, 'Eat to Beat Disease' focuses on adding healing foods to your meals rather than avoiding certain foods, making it a practical and life-changing guide to better health.

Boundless

Tracing Land and Dream in a New Northwest Passage

Kathleen Winter

In 'Boundless', Kathleen Winter recounts her 2010 journey across the Northwest Passage, accompanied by marine scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. The book delves into the impacts of climate change, the emergence of new hybrid species, and the geopolitical tensions over sovereignty in the region. Winter also reflects on her personal odyssey, including her childhood migration from England to Canada and the complexities of cultural identity and traditional ways of life among the Inuit population.

The Future Is Faster Than You Think

How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives

Peter H. Diamandis

Steven Kotler

This book investigates how the convergence of technologies such as AI, robotics, virtual reality, digital biology, and sensors with 3D printing, blockchain, and global gigabit networks will transform legacy industries and every aspect of our lives, including transportation, retail, education, health, entertainment, food, and finance. The authors provide a prescient look at the impending future, highlighting the potential for significant upheaval and wealth creation in the next decade.

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:

-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)

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