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Perhaps you saw the video (below) originally posted a few weeks ago in which Ben did self-testing for his internal performance factors. In this week's podcast episode, Ben finds out the results, and  you'll also find out what you need to know about amino acids, fatty acids, vitamin D, blood sugar and your hormones.

In this September 8, 2010 free audio episode: blood and saliva testing results, is high blood pressure a bad thing, how to choose multi-vitamins, what are hydrogenated oils, weakness in one side of the body, alternatives to swimming for exercise and swim workouts with a pull buoy, caring for a triathlon wetsuit.

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Featured Topic: Blood & Saliva Home Testing

In this featured topic, I interview Dr. Rick Cohen and Tim Monaco from Bioletics about the tests that I had for essential amino acids, fatty acids and fatty acid ratios, A1C blood sugar, hormones and vitamin D levels. It is highly recommended that you supplement this podcast by back and listening to Podcast #53, #62, #72 and #96. You can find each of these by using the search bar on the upper right corner of http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com.

To get your own home test kits from Bioletics, click here.

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Listener Q&A:

Rick asks: My girlfriend recently went the doctor. They took blood pressure and it was low (i don't know how low). The doctor recommended she increase her salt intake. Sounds reasonable I suppose, however I have a problem with how she recommended going about it. The doctor wants her eat high salt foods like patato chips to suppliment...does this sound right? There has to be a healthier way. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

                                                                                                                                 

Bryan asks: I've been taking a basic Centrum multivitamin everyday.  Recently, I was at the store looking to buy something different and noticed that most of the main vitamin brands (Centrum, One a Day, etc.) have a "Performance" multivitamin.  Is there a benefit for someone who is actively training everyday to take a multivitamin that is enhanced for "active" individuals, or is it just hype? Secondly, will taking the multivitamin prior to working out make any difference on performance?

Chuck asks: 1) What is the difference between partially and fully hydrogenated oil?  I've actually heard that fully is not as bad?  I don't buy these products but I've seen the fully hydrogenated oils is products like generic peanut butter. 2) This Vitamin was recommended to me and I wanted to see your take on it: NSI Synergy Once Daily Multi-Vitamin Version 3.  Is it anything special worth buying versus a regular multivitamin from like GNC?  It has Quercetin in it which I know is supposed to have some positive benefits.

In my response to Bryan and Chuck, I mention Liquid Multi-Vitamins, including this Kid's Calm liquid (pictured right) that my kids take.

Jeanine has the following call-in question: I have noticed for a couple years now that my right leg, more specifically  my hip and hamstrings, are much weaker than those in my left. I have a hard  time doing single-leg anything on my right leg. What kind of medical practitioner should I see to evaluate and fix this? An exercise physiologist? A kinesiologist? The article on muscle imbalances was interesting, but didn't give me enough info on how to help myself or where to get help.

Patrick asks: What are some good exercises or stretches to do on dry land to maintain swim form when you can't get to a pool? I just got a new tattoo and can't even look at an open body of water for another week.

Kenny asks: Training for my first ironman cda in 2011 and have a swim question. Is it ok to use the pull bouy for longer distance swims in the pool?  I find the pull bouy mimics the wetsuit in keeping my hips up.

toddhouston asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield How do you store your wetsuit for the winter? Inside out, or normal? In a bag or hanging? Thanks!

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