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http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/313 Mar 25, 2015 Podcast: Can Your Heart Rate Variability Be Too High, Vegan Bone Broth and Vegan Bulletproof Coffee, Natural Remedies For Menstrual Cramps, Do Tesla Cars Have High EMF, and How To Choose The Sex Of Your Baby. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. This is kinda interesting: lunch at different obesity conferences. 5 science-based reasons to choose natural childbirth. Dirty, dirty mouth? You may actually have a higher pain threshold... ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: April 13-16, 2015: Ben is speaking at New Media Expo, where the world's top bloggers, podcasters and content creators teach you how to make money by creating content online, and how to enhance your blog, your podcast, your videos and any other media you create online. Better yet, you can come and attend the conference, then join Ben at Spartan Vegas on April 17! Click here to register for New Media Expo and use code "bgreenfield20" to get 20% off the current pricing. April 24-26th, 2015: Come hear Ben and Jessa speak at PaleoFX 2015. The can't-miss conference that is the Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including best-selling authors, physicians, nutritionists, research scientists, professional athletes, trainers, sustainability and food activists, biohackers, and more (including Jessa's "Whipped Up Homemade Heavy Body and Face Lotion." and Ben's potentially offensive Pecha Kucha presentation). May 1-3, 2015: Ben is speaking at Ari Meisel's Less Doing Conference, the year's top conference for learning about things like how to manage your email inbox, hack productivity, enhance your cognitive performance, learn how to use the latest and greatest phone apps and productivity software, free up as much time as possible, and much more! Click here to get more details and to book a free productivity call with Ari. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - leave your review for a chance to win some!  ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. Can Your Heart Rate Variability Be Too High? Michael says: Is it possible to have too much HRV? He checks his HRV every morning and regularly scores over the maximum value of 100. He even scored 107 once. He is nowhere near a professional athlete but he trains a lot. Does he have some weird medical condition or is he just good at taking the test? In my response, I recommend: -NatureBeat Vegan Bone Broth and Vegan Bulletproof Coffee Ellie says: Is there a vegan version of bone broth? Not just veggie stock but something with the benefits of bone broth. Also is there a vegan version of Bulletproof Coffee? Can she add some Earth Balance and get the same benefits that you get? Probably not... but she thought she'd ask. In my response, I recommend: -Great Lakes Gelatin -L-Glutamine Natural Remedies For Menstrual Cramps Jasmine says: She gets very bad menstrual cramps that leave in her in bed and she seriously can't get up and go through her day. She doesn't want to take over the counter meds but what else can she take? She also gets incredible fatigue where she actually has to go and lay down on the floor by her standing desk (thanks to you for the standing desk idea) because fatigue has just hit her. Is that normal? What could be wrong that she gets so fatigued during her period?  Do you have any suggestions of what to do about fatigue and tiredness due to menstruation? In my response, I recommend: -Maca Root Powder and/or Inner Peace Herbs -Transdermal Magnesium -Liquid Vitamin D -Fish Oil -Great Lakes Gelatin -Vitex Do Tesla Cars Have High EMF? Maria says: She drives for work and is considering purchasing a Tesla car but is concerned about the EMFs. She also has two small children and doesn't want to expose them if it might be dangerous. Do you think the pros outweigh the cons in terms of never having to buy gas again? Or is the risk of harm too much? In my response, I recommend: -A gauss meter How To Choose The Sex Of Your Baby Paul says: He and his wife have just had a baby girl and while she is an angel and he loves her very much there is a lot of estrogen in the house now. If he and his wife were going to have another baby, have you seen any research or do you know of any way to tip the balance toward having a baby boy next time? He would like to do all those crazy things you can do with a boy... 'cause playing with dolls just isn't cutting it.   ----------------------------------------------------- Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! -----------------------------------------------------See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining the conversation is Dr. Greg Mongeon, a wellness physician and Ironman triathlete. He dives deep into the alarming reality of heavy metal toxicity, discussing how these elements are far more common than one might think. Dr. Mongeon emphasizes the importance of personalized testing methods, such as urine and hair tests, over traditional blood tests. He also warns about the dangers of self-administering detoxification treatments and stresses the need for professional guidance to navigate these complexities safely.

Topics include increasing testosterone, decreasing estrogen, meditation for sleep, flawed gluten sensitivity study, eccentric exercise for injuries, and using herbal supplements for hormonal balance.

One of the worst injuries of my life was a mountain bike crash when I was 13 years old. One moment I was bombing down the driveway with a big smile on my face (but no helmet on my head) and three hours later I woke up at the hospital. I've always wondered if I was tested the right way when I was at the hospital, and if everything was done that should have been done when it came to optimizing the healing of my head damage and shutting down brain inflammation as quickly as possible. I've also always wondered whether kids who get concussions might be getting missed diagnoses, improper treatments or lasting cognitive damage, and if there are ways to keep kids and sporting adults from getting concussions in the first place... So in today's episode, I get Concussion Health Certified Provider, Certified Sports Chiropractic, ART Certified Provider and ImPACT Certified Provider Dr. Kelly Ryder on the show, and we discuss: -What a concussion really is... -The different types of concussions, cerebral vs. vestibular cochlear concussions, and the kind of concussion that is often missed and not diagnosed... -What the ImPACT test is... -Why improper exams and the wrong imaging techniques are so often used in concussions... -The one test you must ensure is done on you or your kids if you want to make sure you're being treated properly... -Which alternative treatments really work for concussion healing, from hyperbaric therapy to neurofeedback to balance therapy and eye therapy... -How a diet should be set up to reduce brain inflammation... -How to decrease your risk of getting a concussion in the first place... Resources we discuss in this episode: -Dr. Kelly Ryder's website... -The Muse app for training the brain... -Amen Clinics for SPECT scans... -Glutathione for brain inflammation... -Fish oil for brain inflammation... -Jack Kruse's article on concussion and inflammation... Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how to heal from a concussion, and natural remedies for concussions? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woo boy. Talk about shattering the myths of movement. From sucking in your stomach, to the problem with standing workstation to why Kegel exercises aren't all that great, my guest Katy Bowman author of the book "Move Your DNA" joins me in this podcast episode to introduce some very controversial thoughts on the way we move our bodies, including: -Why standing is the new sitting, and the problem with standing all day... -Why could be a big heart attack issue to sit for awhile then go for a run... -Why Katy says "core activation-schmore activation" and why sucking in your stomach could be bad for you... -When it comes to your eyes, why it isn't enough to just take occasional computer breaks and go outside... -Why Katy isn't a fan of pillows... -Why Kegel exercises could be creating some seriously problems for men and women's pelvic floor... -Why Katy's kids go to "outdoors school"... Katy first appeared on the podcast episode Making Biomechanics Fun: How to Fix Your Body, Align Your Posture and Look Like a Million Bucks From Head To Toe. Her new book "Move Your DNA" explains the science behind our need for natural movement - right down to the cellular level. It examines the vast difference between the movements in a typical hunter-gatherer’s life and the movements in our own lives Move Your DNA shows the many problems with our fixation on exercise over all-day movement, and how very much out of nature our bodies are living in this movement-­drought culture, we restrict our bodies in chairs and shoes and cars for the vast majority of our lives. The book contains the corrective exercises, habit modifications, and simple lifestyle changes you need to make in order to free yourself from disease and pain and discover your most healthy, thriving, natural, reflex-­driven bodies. Resources we talk about in this episode: -Move Your DNA book -Anti-fatigue mat you can stand on while at a desk or workstation -Biomat -Apps like Awareness, WorkRave, Time Out, and ProtectYourVision -The Vision Gym -Forest Kindergarten Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Katy about this interview? Then leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and be sure to grab Katy's book "Move Your DNA".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nefarious, notorious hormone cortisol is a molecule that is near and dear to my heart. Both myself and many of the athletes I've worked with have struggled with high blood and salivary cortisol levels no matter what we do to try and control it or lower it. So in today's podcast, myself and my guest Evan Brand - a Nutritional Therapist at Greenfield Fitness Systems - take a deep dive into underground, little-known methods to lower cortisol levels, including methods I've never talked about before on the podcast or in my books and articles. In this discussion, you'll learn about: -The enormous cortisol bomb that exploded inside Evan's body when he moved to Austin, Texas... -The ratio of cortisol-to-DHEA that would be ideal... -Why I rarely bring my kids on airplanes anymore... -How you can use Shinrin-yoku, A.K.A. "forest bathing" to decrease stress and cortisol... -The concept of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to lower cortisol... -Evan's crazy story of phenibut, and whether you should actually use phenibut... -Where marijuana fits in... -And much more! Resources we discuss during this episode: -Evan's coaching page at GreenfieldFitnessSystems.com -Onnit supplements -The book "Dirty Electricity" by Sam Millham -GreenWave Dirty Electricity Filters -Digital Outlet Timer -Evan's REM Rehab sleep product -Evan's Stress Solution book -Study: effect of phytoncide from trees on human natural killer cell function -The NASA Clean Air Plants project -The Tapping Solution Book for EFT -Skullcap -California Poppy Tincture -VaporBoost Sweet Dreams -Upgraded Self GABAWave -The Nutritional Therapy Association -CBD Oil Documentary "The Science of Weed" Do you have questions, comments or feedback about lowering cortisol or controlling stress? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/311 Mar 4, 2015 Podcast: How To Use Baking Soda For Performance (And Alkalinity), Natural Ways To Increase Glutathione, Can Mud Help You Recover Faster, and What To Do About Snapping Hip Syndrome. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. So much for needing to finish that course of antibiotics. Is your workout worth the risk? Yet another reason to add at least a 1x/week sauna visit to your weekly regimen. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Vote for the BenGreenfieldFitness show now in the Health And Fitness category at PodcastAwards.com! This month's Inner Circle Healthy Home Workshop with Jessa Greenfield is jam-packed with topics - including: How To Make Healthy Lard, DIY Wood Conditioner, Easy Hoop Houses and Growing Bigger, Faster, Stronger Kids! You can try the Inner Circle for 1 buck here. Already an Inner Circle member? Click here to upgrade to the Healthy Home Workshop. April 13-16, 2015: Ben is speaking at New Media Expo, where the world's top bloggers, podcasters and content creators teach you how to make money by creating content online, and how to enhance your blog, your podcast, your videos and any other media you create online. Better yet, you can come and attend the conference, then join Ben at Spartan Vegas on April 17! Click here to register for New Media Expo and use code "bgreenfield20" to get 20% off the current pricing. April 24-26th, 2015: Come hear Ben and Jessa speak at PaleoFX 2015. The can't-miss conference that is the Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including best-selling authors, physicians, nutritionists, research scientists, professional athletes, trainers, sustainability and food activists, biohackers, and more (including Jessa's "Whipped Up Homemade Heavy Body and Face Lotion." and Ben's potentially offensive Pecha Kucha presentation). May 1-3, 2015: Ben is speaking at Ari Meisel's Less Doing Conference, the year's top conference for learning about things like how to manage your email inbox, hack productivity, enhance your cognitive performance, learn how to use the latest and greatest phone apps and productivity software, free up as much time as possible, and much more! Click here to get more details and to book a free productivity call with Ari. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - leave your review for a chance to win some!  ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. How To Use Baking Soda For Performance (And Alkalinity) Neeraj says: You recently talked about a study where taking Sodium Bicarbonate helped increase time to exhaustion. Is this because it lowers the acidity of the body? There are other supplements out there (like Acid Check) that claim the same thing. Should endurance athletes take these types of supplements, sodium bicarbonate or make their diets more alkaline? In my response, I recommend: -Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Natural Ways To Increase Glutathione Janine says: She is looking for natural ways to increase her glutathione production. She knows she can supplement with it, and the liquid can be effective but she is hoping to not have to spend more money. In my response, I recommend: -Upgraded Glutathione -Whey Protein -Curcumin -Organic, grass-fed organ meats Can Mud Help You Recover Faster? Jason says: Lately he has been using this stuff called Primal Sports Mud after his workouts. It is supposed to aid with recovery. You apply a thin layer to the affected area, wrap it and apply heat. How exactly does applying something to your skin help your muscles recover faster? In my response, I recommend watching the video below... and also these mud and pain studies. What To Do About Snapping Hip Syndrome Tyler says: He has what is called "Snapping Hip Syndrome." Basically, when he is laying on his back and he lowers his left leg, just before the foot meets the ground he hears a loud clunking sound. He also has limited movement in his psoas which causes his opposite hip to overcompensate when he does any long distances. What would you do to help or release this impingement issue in his hip... he already does the usual smashing and stretching religiously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/saliva If you want to know if you have a hormonal imbalance, test your hormones, or fix your hormones, you'll definitely want to tune into this episode! Let's start here: I get tons of questions from listeners "Down Under" about where to get things like blood, gut and hormone testing done. After a bunch of searching and talking to a some of my trusted Australian friends, I discovered Dr. Michael Smith from PlanetNaturopath.com. Dr. Smith is a Naturopath and Kalish Method Functional Medicine Practitioner who specializes in hormonal disorders, adrenal, thyroid and digestive function. He works with clients from the chronically ill to athletes wanting to improve performance and does consultations face-to-face in Australia, and also via Skype or phone. During our discussion, you'll find out: -What exactly a Kalish practitioner... -The 4 different hormone imbalances in seemingly healthy people... -Why having normal progesterone could not be enough if your cortisol is also high... -Why you don't have to be the stereotypical "fat" woman to have estrogen excess... -How low estrogen can be just as big a problem as high estrogen, and what type of soy products you should be eating for low estrogen... -Why you can have normal hormone levels for most hormones, but low DHEA... -When high testosterone can be an problem... Resources Michael and I discuss in this episode: -KalishInstitute.com -Michael's website PlanetNaturopath.com - mention this podcast episode and you get $50 off a "Hormone Package", which includes a one hour consult, an adrenal test and saliva sex hormone test. -Progesterone drops for increasing progesterone. -Mountain Rose Herbs - (look for Vitex or Chastetree for increasing progesterone). -Calcium d-glucarate for estrogen excess. -Curcumin, transdermal magnesium and adaptogenic herbs like TianChi. -Peony, licorice and inositol for high testosterone. Do you have questions, comments or feedback about salivary hormone testing or the 4 hormonal balances that we discussed? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/310 Feb 25, 2015 Podcast: How To Get Kids To Grow As Tall As Possible, How To Handle House Guests Who Don't Eat Healthy, Can Ketosis Cause Dental Plaque, and 5 Ways To Naturally Fuel For A Soccer Match. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Not that I endorse sleep deprivation, but it turns out that catch-up sleep can actually help tremendously. Is “simulating your race” the best way to ensure you’re not as sore afterwards? Not really. Low volume works too. How the menstrual cycle affects athletic performance - good read. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: March 3, Tuesday, 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern: This month's Inner Circle workshop is our quarterly "Winter 2015 What's Working Now Show", in which you get to join Ben and Jessa as they talk about the latest workouts, fitness gear, nutrition supplements, recipes, anti-aging strategies, biohacks, healthy kid tips, and more - along with your questions and answers! March 6-9, 2015: Come on the Spartan Cruise with Ben Greenfield and family! Use code BEN10 to save 10% when you book this cruise to a private island in the Bahamas for the ultimate tropical Spartan Race. This cruise includes free travel for kids and a kid's Spartan race, along with a sprint Spartan for the adults, tons of partying, beautiful beaches and new, exclusive island challenges. April 13-16, 2015: Ben is speaking at New Media Expo, where the world's top bloggers, podcasters and content creators teach you how to make money by creating content online, and how to enhance your blog, your podcast, your videos and any other media you create online. Better yet, you can come and attend the conference, then join Ben at Spartan Vegas on April 17! Click here to register for New Media Expo and use code "bgreenfield20" to get 20% off the current pricing. April 24-26th, 2015: Come hear Ben and Jessa speak at PaleoFX 2015. The can't-miss conference that is the Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including best-selling authors, physicians, nutritionists, research scientists, professional athletes, trainers, sustainability and food activists, biohackers, and more (including Jessa's "Whipped Up Homemade Heavy Body and Face Lotion." and Ben's potentially offensive Pecha Kucha presentation). May 1-3, 2015: Ben is speaking at Ari Meisel's Less Doing Conference, the year's top conference for learning about things like how to manage your email inbox, hack productivity, enhance your cognitive performance, learn how to use the latest and greatest phone apps and productivity software, free up as much time as possible, and much more! Click here to get more details and to book a free productivity call with Ari. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - leave your review for a chance to win some!  ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. How To Get Kids To Grow As Tall As Possible Tony says: He is wondering if you know of any tips, nutrition advice or biohacks that can help his 14-year-old son reach his full height potential. He has become quite the athlete and wants to play football in high school. In my response, I recommend: -Deep Nutrition by Cate Shanahan -Kids Liquid Multivitamin -Smarty Pants Kids Multivitamin What To Do About Snapping Hip Syndrome Tyler says: He has what is called "Snapping Hip Syndrome." Basically, when he is laying on his back and he lowers his left leg, just before the foot meets the ground he hears a loud clunking sound. He also has limited movement in his psoas which causes his opposite hip to overcompensate when he does any long distances. What would you do to help or release this impingement issue in his hip... he already does the usual smashing and stretching religiously.   How To Handle House Guests Who Don't Eat Healthy Carrie says: She wants to know how you and Jessa handle having house guests who don't share the same dietary concerns and habits as you. She is finding it harder and harder to cook for other people. She gets tired of telling house guests to bring things like juice, bread, a toaster and that sort of stuff when they come to visit. In my response, I recommend: -The book Never Eat Alone -The book Mastermind Dinners Can Ketosis Cause Dental Plaque? Will says: He likes to keep himself in mild ketosis because it helps with his ADHD and other things but he has noticed that he is getting a lot more dental plaque. Is that related to ketosis or is he imagining things? In my response, I recommend: -WaterPik 5 Ways To Naturally Fuel For A Soccer Match Julian says: He is wondering how you would fuel for a soccer match. Any supplements or gels? UCAN? The game has 2 x 45min halves and a 20 minute  half time. He knows you talk a lot about triathlon fueling but what about field sports? Football or even basketball? In my response, I recommend: -Frequent glycolytic surges combined with rapid fueling... -Chia seeds + honey + sea salt in water bottle (prefer coconut water). -Natural Force Raw Tea before, Iskiate Endurance during and Recovery after. “BEN10” will get you 10% off all supplements there. -UCAN + MCT oil + amino acids + electrolytes as described in this post. -Fat based energy gels at 1-2/hour. -"Acceptable" energy bar (e.g. Onnit Hemp Force, BonkBreaker, Hammer - 15% discount code 80244 at HammerNutrition.com, Epic Bar, Pemmican, etc.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tim Jackson - a medical ninja when it comes to nutritional biochemistry, digestive health, methylation and genetic testing and functional endocrinology - is no stranger to BenGreenfieldFitness.com. He penned the article that first appeared here entitled "Blame the Bugs: How Stealth Pathogens Are Making You Fat, Tired, and Brain Dead.", and also "Broken Gut to Big Butt: How A Busted Digestive System Can Make You Hormonally Fat." And now Dr. Tim is back with a vengeance. Just when I thought I knew everything there was to know about detoxification and detox diets, Tim began dropping knowledge bombs like xenobiotics, depuration, miasm, emunctory, and even drainage (yuk!). I had to get him on the podcast to open your eyes about what's really happening inside your body when you detox...or when you don't. So when it comes to detox, what you're about to hear is like no other podcast I've ever done on the topic, so strap on your earphones and prepare to learn: -Why the pH of your blood is just ONE part of proper acid/alkaline balance... -Why detoxification can destroy you if you don't do a few other important things first... -The three different ways to truly test your body and see if you even need to detox... -Which organs detox your body (it's not just your liver and kidney!)... -Where homeopathic medicine fits in... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -ZytoScan -Asyra Testing -EAV Screening -Autonomic Response Testing -Seroyal's "UNDA" homeopathic remedies and supplements -Seroyal's Dr. Dixon Thom Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Tim or me? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.