Q&A 429: The Best Anti-Aging Measurement, A Pre-Big-Meal Weight Loss Hack, Banana Peel Tea For Sleep, The Long Term Health Effects Of "The Pill" & Much More!

Jun 3, 2021

Discover the best anti-aging measurement that won't break the bank. Explore the surprising benefits of banana peel tea for sleep and learn how calorie restriction and exercise work together for optimal health. Unravel the hormonal implications of oral contraceptives and their links to inflammation. Get innovative wellness tips, from fasting techniques to advanced fitness tools, designed to enhance your performance. Plus, insights on how to manage blood sugar and recovery strategies for joint health.

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ANECDOTE

Rite of Passage

Ben Greenfield's twin sons are undertaking a five-day wilderness rite of passage.
They are leaving with minimal supplies and no knowledge of their return date.

ANECDOTE

EMS Suit Experience

Ben Greenfield tried a new EMS suit by Catalyst.
The suit, controlled via iPad, provides intense, full-body workouts in just 20 minutes.

INSIGHT

Inflammation as an Aging Marker

Track inflammation to monitor aging, even more so than telomere length.
This is affordable and offers insights into controllable lifestyle factors.

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The Knee Pain Bible

Greg Brown

Christopher Joseph Kidawski

This book provides a tried-and-true roadmap for improving knee health through easy-to-do mobility exercises that can be practiced at home. It helps readers enhance their physical and mental well-being by addressing common myths and issues related to knee pain, improving hip and leg function, and mastering recovery techniques.

Becoming a Supple Leopard

The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

Glen Cordoza

Kelly Starrett

In 'Becoming a Supple Leopard', Dr. Kelly Starrett shares his revolutionary approach to mobility and maintenance of the human body. The book teaches readers how to hack their own movement to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. It includes step-by-step instructions on performing basic maintenance on the body, organizing the spine and joints in optimal positions, restoring normal function to joints and tissues, and accelerating recovery after training sessions. The book also covers how to properly perform strength and conditioning movements, identify and correct inefficient movement patterns, and prevent and rehabilitate common athletic injuries. This updated edition includes more than 80 pages of new content and has been thoroughly revised for easier use.

Beyond the Pill

Jolene Brighten

Beyond the Pill is a groundbreaking book that addresses the common hormonal struggles women face both on and off birth control. Dr. Jolene Brighten provides a proven 30-day program designed to reverse the myriad of symptoms women experience, including acne, PMS, menstrual cramps, PCOS, and Endometriosis. The book highlights the risky side effects of birth control pills, such as increased risk for autoimmune disease, heart attack, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and even breast and cervical cancer. It offers simple diet and lifestyle interventions to detox the liver, support the adrenals and thyroid, heal the gut, reverse metabolic mayhem, boost fertility, and enhance mood. Whether you choose to stay on the pill or not, this book provides an actionable plan for taking control of your hormonal health and well-being.