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https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/276 Mar 26, 2014 Podcast: 5 Ways To Get Fit In Your Car, How To Drink Less Alcohol, Natural Malaria Remedies, Headaches From Swimming, 4 Ways To Avoid Heart Arrhythmias, and Supplements for Hepatitis B. 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 get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Want to get the most bang for your buck out of HIIT? Choose an elliptical over a bicycle. Body weight circuits vs. explosive strength training for runners? The latter is better. Combining weight training and high intensity intervals does NOT (as many believe) decrease rate of muscle gain. It INCREASES it! Are antioxidants REALLY effective? WellnessFX just dropped the price of it's performance panel big time, to $479. Worth a look. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Men's Health is launching a search for the next big name in fitness. They're looking for the best trainer that they haven’t yet discovered – a fitness professional who is a top mind in the field, but who also looks the part, and who has the ability to captivate any audience. Click here to vote for Ben to be the Men's Health Top Trainer or visit BenGreenfieldFitness.com/menshealth. Ben's new book has been released. Pre-order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com - and be sure to spread the word, contribute to the cause and change the way people exercise forever at Rally.org/BeyondTraining. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from Beyond Training? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! 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". 5 Ways To Get Fit In Your Car Robert asks: He is a police officer who needs help maintaining wellness at work. Contrary to popular belief, they are not as active as you might think. He will spend up to 7 hours in the car, crowded with gear. He is worried about EMF exposure, posture problems (has to reach to the right to use the computer in the car), sitting, poor sleep (crazy hours), erratic diet. He can't just get out of the car and do burpees (not safe). He eats plant based, vegan diet. He runs and plays team sports when he can. In my response I recommend: -Hack your blood sugar study. Stand at work. -Steering wheel isometrics - pushdowns, bicep squeezes, chest flies -Body weight resistance - elbow squeeze, commuter crunch, torso twist -Deep core - kegel exercises, glute squeeze, pelvic tilts -Neck isometrics - front, back, side-to-side -Powerlung (use code BGF025 for 25% discount) and box breathing How To Drink Less Alcohol Jean asks: Are people affected differently, physiologically, by alcohol? She and her husband will have the same amount to drink and she will get negative and augmentative while he will just fall asleep. She also has more trouble having just one glass than he does. Are there some people who should just not drink alcohol due to genetics? Do you have any tips on how to have "just one" drink? In my response I recommend: -23andme genetic testing -Mucuna Dopa supplement Natural Malaria Remedies Summer asks: She gets GI issues while she runs anything over 2-3 miles. She has been taking mefloquine, a Malaria medication for travel to Uganda, weekly. Right after she takes it she feels great but by the end of the week her GI issues while running return. She has looked into the FODMAP diet but is looking for more suggestions on how to run longer distances without GI distress... other than taking mefloquine. In my response I recommend: -Colostrum -L-Glutamine -Gut Healing Pack -Enteric coated garlic -Artemisinin -Arginine Headaches From Swimming Trigraine asks: Competitive Masters runner who had transitioned into triathlon (70.3 and Olympic). She usually runs right after she swims and without fail gets migraine headaches after the run finishes (also gets swollen hands when she runs). She always drinks electrolytes while she swims and usually while she runs. She has tried plenty of drinks and electrolyte capsules but is at a loss of what to try next. In my response I recommend: -Vitamin C and greens and antioxidants for chlorine sensitivities/detox (use code BEN for 10% off EnergyBits) -Previous podcast on chlorine with Dr. David Getoff 4 Ways To Avoid Heart Arrhythmias Una asks: She was diagnosed with Wenkebach heart block, supraventricular tachycardia, and an atrial flutter back in 2003. She had an ablation to correct it all in 2006 but she still get "skippy". She has her cardiologist blessing to continue to run and has a big year of races ahead of her. She still goes into arrhythmia easily (like when she drinks ice water) but would like to try things like TianChi to give her training a boost but is leery of stimulants. She has heard you mention that some stimulants act on different pathways in the body and don't trigger the same response. Do you have any recommendations of supplements she could try that are less likely to trigger her arrhythmia? In my response I recommend: -Avoid caffeine -Decrease stress -Inner Peace -Electrolyte intake via trace liquid minerals or Aztecan salt Supplements for Hepatitis B Chris asks: His girlfriend is a Hepatitis B carrier. She is not sick, which is great, but the doctor says there is no way to cure it and that she has probably had it for 25 years (since she wasn't vaccinated). The doctor suggested some foods to avoid, like chili powder but says that she will always have it although it is not life threatening. He doesn't want to accept that it is not curable and is looking for supplements, diet or lifestyle changes she could make to rid herself of Hep B. In my response I recommend: -Butylated Hydroxytoulene (BHT), combined with Lysine and Vitamin C ----------------------------------------------------- -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- 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! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I first heard about a device that could generate new blood vessels, remove waste from muscles, maximize flow of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, and allow muscle fibers to fire with lightning-like precision, I knew I had to do a podcast about it. It’s called a “MarcPro“, it’s a form of electrical muscle stimulation, works much differently than something like a Compex, and in today’s episode with CEO Ryan Heaney, you’re going to discover: -What is the MarcPro? -How does it help with muscle recovery? -Are there any effects on performance or strength? -Can you build muscle with it? -How is this any different than other electrical stimuation devices? -Whether you can use it during exercise. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: -How To Use Electrical Muscle Stimulation to Enhance Performance, Build Power and VO2 Max -Can Electrical Stimulation Devices Make You Fit or Help You Burn Fat? Do you have questions about the Marc Pro or how to use it? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! And remember, you can get a $32 discount on the MarcPro with code “Ben” at http://www.MarcPro.com, and the website offers a very affordable $54/month payment plan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/275 Mar 19, 2014 Podcast: 5 Ways To Mitigate Damage From Endurance Sports, Should You Change Your Run Form, Is Deer Meat Healthy, Is Progesterone Dangerous, Do Standing Workstations Cause Varicose Veins, Getting Rid Of Heavy Metals, and Magnetico vs. Biomat Sleep Pads. 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 get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Concerned you might die early? Here’s which biomarkers to track. Don’t have carbs with your fatty coffee. When MCT is consumed with carbs, insulin secretion inhibits mobilization your own fat stores. If “comfortable” fat loss is your thing, this isn’t for you. But if you don’t mind being cold for ~1hr/day, this is my #1 way to burn fat FAST. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Men's Health is launching a search for the next big name in fitness. They're looking for the best trainer that they haven’t yet discovered – a fitness professional who is a top mind in the field, but who also looks the part, and who has the ability to captivate any audience. Click here to vote for Ben to be the Men's Health Top Trainer or visit BenGreenfieldFitness.com/menshealth. Two other cool things you should check out: 1) Monkii Bars Kickstarter Campaign... Remember the old-school playground? There were huge climbing towers, endless slides, tanbark, and everyone’s favorite: monkey bars. I was home a few years back visiting my parents and went down to my old elementary school playground to work out. I was in shock at what I saw. Bright plastic had replaced steel and the area around the playground was rubberized. Everything looked really safe and really boring. We created monkii bars as a tribute to the wildness we all experienced as kids on the playground. With monkii bars you can work out anywhere. Get outside and sneak in workouts at the office, on the trail or even on your next business trip. They come as a set of 2 bars, with all 18 feet of suspension line stored inside each bar. Setup is fast, it takes less than 60 seconds. Remove the line, toss it over any support structure, adjust, and work out. The strength comes from an aerospace-grade aluminum core and the beauty from a finished maple grip. 2) The Optimal Reset... Here are just a few topics covered during the Optimal Reset: Shopping & Eating Epi-Paleo...Creating Your Optimal Kitchen...Overcoming hunger and sugar cravings...Taking on the Leptin Reset...Getting started with Cold Thermogenesis (CT)...Creating optimal sleep...Healing your hormones...Getting started with biohacking...Reducing EMF exposure in your home or office...Finding a doctor to help you biohack and support your journey to optimal. Ben's new book has been released. Pre-order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com - and be sure to spread the word, contribute to the cause and change the way people exercise forever at Rally.org/BeyondTraining. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from Beyond Training? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! 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". 5 Ways To Mitigate Damage From Endurance Sports Abigail asks: She is 22 years old, has been running quite consistently since she was 16. She's been racing shorter races (5k, 10k) but really likes the idea of endurance racing. She plans to race a triathlon and some marathons with the ultimate goal of going to Greece to race the 150 mile Spartathlon. She recently read your article about how endurance athletes are unhealthy and now she is not sure that this is something she should pursue. In my response I recommend: 1) Monitoring of blood (e.g. via WellnessFX) and gut (e.g. GI Effects panel). 2) Organ meats (e.g. US Wellness Meats) and bone marrow or dessicated liver and thyroid options such as NOW Foods Argentine Liver extract and Thyrogold thyroid extract. 3) A minimalist training program like Triathlon Dominator or Marathon Dominator based on limited long workouts. 4) Consistent de-stressing protocols, particularly journaling, meditation, yoga, and all my other best ways to stop stress. 5) Eating a completely anti-inflammatory diet, particularly avoiding vegetable oil, added sugar, soda, juice, except fresh squeezed, energy bars and “health” bars, boxed cereals, powdered “proteins,” and powdered milk, salad dressings made with any kind of vegetable oil, including canola, all low-fat products, including milk, cheese, salad dressings, cookies, and other baked goods. Should You Change Your Run Form? Elle asks: She is 40 years old and is feeling stuck in her running ways. She has picked up the Chi Running book and DVDs and it really makes sense to her but is it worth the time and effort to change her form now? She is finding it difficult to do on her own. In my response I recommend: -My episode on whether Chi Running is good for you -Thoughts on change and comfort from my Team Timex teammate Bo Parrish -Chi Running products from Amazon -More thoughts from Pacific Elite Fitness coach Graeme Turner -My recorded audio of Chi Running Tips And Graeme recommends: Swim, Bike or Run Video Analysis from Pacific Elite Fitness. Is Deer Meat Healthy? Jaime asks: Her dad is a hunter and expects that she has some Deer Meat coming her way. Is there anything you can tell her about how to use deer meat and organs. Is there anything she should know nutritionally or preparation wise?   Is Progesterone Dangerous? Jas asks: She is taking supplemental progesterone to induce her menstrual cycle. She is not amenorrheic from exercise but was born that way. What are the positives or negatives to taking these hormone replacements? In my response I recommend: -Wiley Protocol Do Standing Workstations Cause Varicose Veins? Jlynam asks: She was listening to you talk on PaleoCon about going barefoot more often (running, walking and standing) and is wondering how that applies to people with varicose veins. They are supposed to support the legs and veins for health and not be standing for long lengths of time, especially without support. What would you say to that? In my response I recommend: -Graduated compression socks -An inversion table and these yoga inversion poses -110% Compression Gear (use 10% discount code GREENFIELD) -Transcript to a previous episode we did on varicose veins, and also our recent podcast on varicose veins. Also: Horse Chestnut Extract, Grape Seed Extract, and Butcher’s Broom. -Previous episode on getting rid of varicose veins Getting Rid Of Heavy Metals Natalie asks: She had the Genova Diagnostics Ion Blood Panel. He results showed that she had very high mercury, aluminum and arsenic. She cut out fish, stopped using deodorant and the next test showed lower aluminum but mercury was still high (likely from the amalgam fillings in her teeth) and arsenic was also still high. Could the arsenic be from eating rice? Maybe protein powder (she has at least 3 protein shakes per week)? Where else could it be coming from? In my response I recommend: -Metal Free formula -DEEP30 Mt. Capra & LivingProtein protein powders -Metrametrix Ion Panel Magnetico vs. Biomat Sleep Pads Shai asks: Magnetico Sleep Pad vs. Earth Pulse. What is your preference and why? Why don't you recommend using them together? In my response I recommend: -A Biomat ----------------------------------------------------- -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- 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! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the amazing iceman: Wim Hof. Wim is a Dutch world record holder, adventurer and daredevil, nicknamed "the Iceman" for his ability to withstand extreme cold. He holds twenty world records - including a world record for longest ice bath, and has stayed immersed in ice for as long as 1 hour and 52 minutes and 42 seconds. In 2007, Wim attempted, but failed (due to a foot injury), to climb Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts. Then, in 2009, he reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in his shorts within two days. In 2009, Wim also completed a full marathon above the polar circle in Finland, in temperatures close to −20 °C (−4 °F) - dressed in nothing but shorts. He finished the marathon in 5 hours and 25 minutes. In 2011, Hof also ran a full marathon in the Namib Desert without water. So how does the Iceman do it? Wim describes his ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures as being able to "turn his own thermostat up" by using his mind. And in today's audio episode, we're going to delve into his tips, tricks and biohacks to conquer the cold and get quantum leaps in performance, including. -How Wim uses the science of breathing to control his body temperature and resistance to the cold... -Wim's meditation technique... -How Wi ran full marathon in the desert with no water... -Whether cold thermogenesis give some kind of adaptation to perform better in heat... -Why cold doesn't really make you sick, and the true effects on the immune system... -Why Wim took a group of thrombosis patients into the icy Sweden wilderness... -How you can learn Wim's secret techniques from the Iceman himself... ----------------------------------------- Wim's Breathing Technique ...from this article on HighExistence.com: The Method 1) Get comfortable and close your eyes Sit in a meditation posture, whatever is most comfortable for you. Make sure you can expand your lungs freely without feeling any constriction. It is recommended to do this practice right after waking up since your stomach is still empty. 2) Warm Up Inhale deeply. Really draw the breath in until you feel a slight pressure from inside your chest on your solar plexus. Hold this for a moment and then exhale completely. Push the air out as much as you can. Hold this for a moment. Repeat this warm up round 15 times. 3) 30 Power Breaths Imagine you’re blowing up a balloon. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth in short but powerful bursts. The belly is pulled inward when you are breathing out and is pulled outward when you are breathing in. Keep a steady pace and use your midriff fully. Close your eyes and do this around 30 times or until you feel your body is saturated with oxygen. Symptoms could be light-headedness, tingling sensations in the body, electrical surges of energy. 4) Scan your body During the 30 power breaths, delve into your body and become aware of it as possible. Trace your awareness up and down your body and use your intuition as to what parts lack energy and what parts are overflowing. Scan for any blockage between the two. Try to send energy/warmth to those blockages. Then release them deeper and deeper. Tremors, traumas and emotional releases can come up. It can be likened to kundalini rising. Feel the whole body fill up with warmth and love. Feel the negativity burn away. Often people report swirling colors and other visual imagery during this exercise. Once you encounter them, go into them, embrace them, merge with them. Get to know this inner world and how it correlates to the feeling of tension or blockages in your body. 5) The Hold After the the 30 rapid succession of breath cycles, draw the breath in once more and fill the lungs to maximum capacity without using too much force. Then push all of the air out and hold for as long as you can. Draw the chin in a bit so as to prevent air from coming in again. Really relax and open all energy channels in your body. Notice how all the oxygen is spreading around in your body. Hold the breath until you experience the gasp reflex on the top of your chest. 6) Recovery Breath Inhale to full capacity. Feel your chest expanding. Release any tension in the solar plexus. When you are at full capacity, hold the breath once more. Drop the chin to the chest and hold this for around 15 seconds. Notice that you can direct the energy with your awareness. Use this time to scan the body and see where there is no color, tension or blockages. Feel the edges of this tension, go into it, move the energy towards this black hole. Feel the constrictions burning away, the dark places fill with light. Relax the body deeper as you move further inward, let everything go. Your body knows better than you do. After 15 seconds you have completed the first round. Start this practice with one or two rounds. Try to do it daily and add two more rounds in a few days. After you feel more comfortable with holding your breath you can start to add exercises and stretches. Work up to a minimum of 15 minutes or 6 rounds with exercises. You can do this practice for how long it pleases you. If you feel dizziness or pain, get out of the posture and lie on your back. Breathe easily again and stop this practice session. Reserve at least 5 minutes after this practice to relax and scan the body. Summary 30 times balloon blowing Breathe in fully Breath out fully and hold until gasp reflex Inhale fully and hold for 10-15 seconds. Repeat until finished Take 5 minutes to relax and scan your body Bonus Power-ups -Add push-ups or yoga poses during the time you are holding your breath until you wait for the gasp reflex. Notice that you are stronger without air than you would normally be if you could breathe! -Charge the energy up the spine by holding moola banda, contract the rectum & sex organ and pull the navel inward towards the spine. -Stand up in squat position and do the balloon breath. Try to breathe away the burn. (get seated again the moment you continue the cycle, you don’t want to be standing and faint) See if you can get the energy overtake the pain. Don’t give up easily and see how far you can go if you have the willpower! ----------------------------------------- Resources In This Episode: -Wim's breathing technique fully explained... -IcemanWimHof.com... -Study: The influence of concentration/meditation on autonomic nervous system activity and the innate immune response... -Wim's book: "Becoming The Iceman"... -The book "Breathology"... Did you enjoy this episode? Check out where Wim also appears in: -Is There One Single Diet That Helps Top Athletes To Perform Their Best? -Tips For Burning More Fat With Cold Thermogenesis (And Why Icing Really Does Work). If you have questions, comments or feedback about cold thermogenesis, conquering the cold, and everything Wim Hof and I discuss in this episode, then leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/274 In this special podcast episode, I take you into the ultimate gut reboot with special guest Tim Jackson - along with high protein diet damage, irradiated fish, getting fit in 4 minutes and much more! Get a $50 discount on ANY consultation or service from Dr. Tim Jackson at HealYourBody.org when you use code "BEN" or mention this podcast. Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and remember to click here to go subscribe and leave the show a rating in iTunes! ------------------------------------ New Flashes In This Episode You can get even more news flashes just like this every day by following Ben on Twitter. -The very last rules in this article are pure weight loss/plateau gold. -Contrary to popular belief, you actually burn more calories if you run a mile vs. walking a mile. -How to get fit in a few minutes a week and READ THE LAST PARAGRAPH. -High protein intake is NOT synonymous with smoking, and the high protein study was pretty flawed. Here’s why, from the guys at Examine.com. Also, here's another good breakdown of this study from Denise Minger at RawFoodSOS.com and another one from Mark Sisson at MarksDailyApple.com. -Before you stuff butter and coconut milk down the hatch indiscriminately, you may want to read this. -Radiation concerns? You should probably worry more about flying on an airplane than eating “irradiated” fish. -Pre-order Ben's new book now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com - and be sure to spread the word, contribute to the cause and change the way people exercise forever at Rally.org/BeyondTraining. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from the book? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! -Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. ------------------------------------ The Ultimate Gut Reboot Podcast You may remember Tim Jackson (pictured left) from the very popular article that appeared here a few weeks ago entitled Broken Gut to Big Butt: How A Busted Digestive System Can Make You Hormonally Fat. Tim also appears as a guest in Dr. Jack Kruse's "Optimal Reset" program. Dr. Tim Jackson received his undergraduate degree in Health science and chemistry from Wake Forest University in 2003. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy(DPT) from the Medical University of SC in 2009. Realizing that manual therapy and orthopedic care helped only some of his patients, he began studying functional and environmental medicine, as well as digestive health, in an effort to help others achieve wellness. Dr. Tim is educated in nutritional biochemistry, digestive health and its systemic effects, as well as functional endocrinology. He recently completed the Spine portion of the Active Release Technique methodology, a system that addresses musculoskeletal trigger points and helps to expedite the healing process. Currently, Dr. Tim is working on his Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist certification. He also trained with Dr. Kendal Stewart, M.D. to learn the far-reaching implications of methylation deficits and their role in Neuro-immune syndromes. He combines his background in integrative medicine with the cutting-edge protocols developed by Dr. Stewart to optimize patient outcomes. Tim also offers long-distance consultations to help guide you through the process of addressing methylation. Unfortunately, this process requires much more than simply taking a L-5-methylfolate supplement, and you must address gut/digestive health, control inflammation, and address other SNP's (single nucleotide polymorphisms). During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why your mother and the health of her umbilical cord affects you for life... -Why digestive issues are becoming more and more common today... -The #1 best test to get to find out if you have a broken gut... -How high cortisol can damage your gut... -The best way to clean your liver... -How to do genetic testing and find out if you have polymorphisms that affect your gut... -Why you may not be making enough stomach acid, even if you're less than 35 years old... -Why you may not want to be taking probiotics every day... -How bacteria can move from your large intestine into your small intestine, and what you can do about it... -Why biofilm prevents you from obtaining optimal digestion... -And much more! Get a $50 discount on ANY consultation or service from Dr. Tim Jackson at HealYourBody.org when you use code "BEN" or mention this podcast. ------------------------------------ Resources Discussed In This Podcast -Pharmax labs probiotics for children -GI Effects 2200 Profile or CDSA through Metametrix (order via DirectLabs) -Adrenal Stress Index (ASI test) for cortisol -Adaptogenic herb TianChi to lower cortisol -24 urine hormone panel through DirectLabs -23andMe genetic testing -http://www.mthfrsupport.com/ and http://www.geneticgenie.com for importing 23andme results -The best stress management tips and techniques for healing the gut -Betaine Hydrochloride supplements for healing the gut -L-Glutathione for detoxing and healing the gut -L5-Methyl-Folate supplements for addressing methylation issues -Addressing mineral deficiencies through 15-20mg of zinc picolinate and 4-6 drops of nascent iodine -Prescript Assist Probiotics -Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test-Genova KIT -Enteric-coated peppermint oil and oil of oregano for bacterial overgrowth -InterPhase and Nattokinase for biofilm overgrowth -Ben's "sleep chamber": Biomat, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Infrared Light Therapy, EarthPulse, Passionflower Extract, Five Minute Journal. -Tim Jackson's Facebook page -Tim Jackson's e-mail -Dr. Jack Kruse's "Optimal Reset" program. ------------------------------------ Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and remember to click here to go subscribe and leave the show a rating in iTunes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the article "Underground Training Tactics For Enhancing Endurance – Part 1", I introduce you to the concept of using things like resisted, restricted and hypoxic breathing to significantly increase your oxygen utilization, your lung power, your VO2 max, and your inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength and endurance. In that article, I mention a "PowerLung", which is a special portable restricted breathing device that I personally use when I'm driving around in my car, watching a movie, or waiting in line at the airport as a way to squeeze in a quick lung workout. I keep the Powerlung in my bag and just pull it out whenever I know I have a chance to boost my VO2max. It seems like cheating, but I can actually exercise my lungs just about anytime, anyplace. But how does the PowerLung thing actually work, is it proven, and can you actually increase your VO2 max without exercising? In today's audio podcast, I interview Greg Wells, Ph.D., the Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto and Associate Scientist of Physiology and Experimental Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children. During our interview, you'll learn: -Which hidden muscles use over 15% of your energy needs during exercise... -The 2 best ways to do resisted breath training... -How your body pulls precious blood away from your arms and legs if you have weak breathing muscles... -Why breathing in and out of a straw isn't a good idea... -The sets and reps you should use for potent resisted breath training workout... -How resisted breathing is different than hypoxic training... -Why doing breath training the wrong way can increase body acidity... -What kind of resisted breath devices to use if you have asthma or other lung issues... -How resisted training could actually give you a six-pack abs... -And much more! ----------------------------------------- Resources: -The PowerLung (use code BGF025 for 25% discount) -Study: Respiratory Muscle Power Before and After Training -White Paper: The Importance of Respiratory Muscle Training Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscles. -The Sick Kids Foundation (10% of proceeds when you use code BGF025 at PowerLung.com go to the Sick Kids Foundation) Questions, comments or feedback about the Powerlung? Leave you thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special podcast episode, which is a recording from my PrimalCon presentation in Tulum Mexico, you'll learn endurance biohacking tips, anti-aging tips, fat loss tips and much more! All the resources I talk about in this presentation can be found by clicking here (will open in a new window). Topics I cover (slides below) include: -Why the human body has natural endurance... -Why the least important thing you need to prioritize is your stamina... -6 ways to maximize fat oxidation... -4 tricks to stand all day without getting tired... -One powerful breathing technique you can use to enhance workouts and races... -How to instantly drop your heartrate by 10 beats... -5 ways you can stop electromagnetic damage to your body now... -The best blood and gut tests to get... -2 of the best apps for building brain power... -Why soft tissue work is one of the best ways to keep your joints from damage... -How just 5 minutes per day can maximize your health... 10 Ways To Biohack Endurance from Ben GreenfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mighty Dave Asprey joins us today to put the mold-free icing on the cake with Part 3 of the popular "How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home" series. In part 1 of this series with Dr. Jack Kruse, we talked about lowering your exposure to EMF, artificial light and other biological assailants in the episode "How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home: Part 1"... ...and in part 2, we spoke with green architect Stephanie Horowitz about ways your home can be built or modified to make it a healthier place to live: How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home: Part 2, with Stephanie Horowitz... And today, Dave and I delve into the truth about mold in your home, mycotoxins in your body, and what you can do about it, including: ------------------------ -Why mold is a serious problem in homes these days, and where a company called "Dupont" fits in... -Why even a brand new home could have mold... -The best test to know if you have mold issues in your home... -Three ways to fix your body after mold exposure... -How to test your blood for mold and mycotoxins... -Which genes make you more susceptible to mold, and how to test your genes... -Easy hacks can you add to your home to keep mold from getting there in the first place... -And the one area of an airport you must avoid... ----------------------------------- About Dave Asprey Dave is founder of The Bulletproof Executive and a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur who spent 15 years and over $300,000 to hack his own biology. He lost 100 pounds without counting calories or excessive exercise, used techniques to upgrade his brain by more than 20 IQ points, and lowered his biological age while learning to sleep more efficiently in less time. Learning to do these seemingly impossible things transformed him into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, and a better father. From private brain EEG facilities hidden in a Canadian forest to remote monasteries in Tibet, from Silicon Valley to the Andes, Dave has used hacking techniques and tried everything on himself. Be sure to check out Dave's "Upgraded Self" website for all his featured biohacks. ----------------------------------- Resources Discussed In This Episode -Dave's mold and mycotoxins talk at the Become Superhuman Live Event -Environmental Relative Mold Index -American Air Testing -Mold Profile and Mycotoxin Panel blood testing -23andme genetic testing -Amy Yasko's book - Genetic Bypass: Using Nutrition To Bypass Genetic Mutations -Bulletproof Upgraded Coconut Charcoal -Edible clay -Cholestyramine -HEPA filters Do you have questions about mold in your home, mycotoxin exposure or anything else Dave Asprey talked about? Leave your thoughts in the comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/273 Feb 26, 2014 Podcast: Do-It-Yourself Fix For Leg Length Discrepancies, Which Chocolate Is Good For You, Best Ways To Learn More About Health, Exercise and Nutrition, How To Increase Balance, How To Naturally Increase Fertility, and The Best Supplements for Inflammation. 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 get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Ben mentions his new Biomat from BenGreenfieldFitness.com/biomat. Another VERY good reason NOT to check your email right before that big workout or race. I KNEW that second glass of wine in the evening would come to good use... How you can your bread & eat it too (my wife does this 1x/week). In the bread news flash, Ben mentions "Hard Red Wheat" from the Palouse and this sourdough starter. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: We mention a new premium episode - a 1 hour audio recording in which Ben Greenfield helps Nate (who gave permission for Ben to record and release this episode) with inflammation, power, shoulder injuries, anti-aging, fashion and more! Ben's new book has been released. Pre-order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com - and be sure to spread the word, contribute to the cause and change the way people exercise forever at Rally.org/BeyondTraining. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from Beyond Training? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! 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". Do-It-Yourself Fix For Leg Length Discrepancies Ben asks: He has Short Leg Syndrome and is wondering who to see and what the treatments are for it. His chiropractor just wants to give him lifts. In my response I recommend: -This article on SI joint correction exercises -This video on how to self adjust your SI joint -Run With No Pain -An inversion table Which Chocolate Is Good For You? Bill asks: There is a new Dark Chocolate product out called Zen Evo Dark Chocolate. There are some different options: one with caffeine, one with Vitamin D and one plain. What are your thoughts on this product and dark chocolate in general... he knows that you are a fan! In my response I recommend: -Use code BEN for 20% discount at Zen Evo Dark Chocolate. -Evolved Eating chocolates and bacon truffles -Organic Cacao Nibs Best Ways To Learn More About Health, Exercise and Nutrition Erin asks: She has been listening to the show for 2 years and is always blown away. What do you do on a daily basis to keep up to date with the knowledge to have specific recommendations and the latest studies. How do you prepare for the podcast? Do you get the questions ahead of time and do research or do you just have things on hand to reference? Can you give and specific recommendations for someone who wants to be... more like you? In my response I recommend: -Stone Hearth Newsletters -Life Extension Magazine -QuickAndDirtyTips.com Nutrition Diva -NSCA Journals-Z-Health -Functional Medicine Certification -Examine website and book -Superhuman Coach Network How To Increase Balance Michelle asks: She had an acoustic neuroma tumour in her brain. She had surgery in 2001 to debulk the tumour and she lost all hearing and her vestibular nerve on her right side. She knows that her left side compensates for her right side but are the imbalances she has today from the surgery or just regular imbalances? Can she improve them with one legged exercises? She has trouble with one legged balances and has to really focus or grab on to something. Is there anything she can do to improve her balance? In my response I recommend: -My article on How To Increase Balance -Envi airtubes-Z-Health How To Naturally Increase Fertility Mike and Laura asks: They want to have a baby. He is already training for a race and she is wondering if things like riding a bike and taking ice baths will hurt his "swimmers". He wants to know what kind of food or supplements guys can take to help maintain or enhance his fertility. Any other advice for people trying to conceive? In my response I reccomend: -Dave Asprey's Better Baby Book -Chris Kresser's Healthy Baby Code -Cod Liver Oil (e.g. Superessentials) - 6-8g/day -Vitamin D - 2000IU/day -Whole Foods Vitamin C - 2g/day -Any of the following herbs used regularly:-Red Raspberry Leaf -Nettle Leaf -Dandelion -Alfalfa -Red Clover -Maca -Vitex/Chaste Tree Berry -Folate - 2000-5000mcg/day -Many of the nutrients above are in Fertility Blend for Men and Fertility Blend for Women-Consider progesterone cream WITH testing or sublingual progesterone-Shellfish or a good zinc supplement, best when combined with a B-Vitamin complex -Brazil nuts in the shell Best Supplements for Inflammation Rob asks: He is in rehab from coming off his bike last year and it is going well although he is in near constant muscular discomfort. He is avoiding NSAIDS and supplementing with Fish Oil, Magnesium and Tissue Salts. He saw some research that showed CLA had some pretty potent anti inflammatory properties. Have you seen that and do you think it is worth supplementing with? In my response I recommend: -Phenocane -Capraflex -Injury Pack ----------------------------------------------------- -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- 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! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curious what it’s like to do a consult with Ben? This is a 1 hour PREMIUM audio recording in which Ben Greenfield helps Nate (who gave permission for Ben to record and release this episode) with inflammation, power, shoulder injuries, anti-aging and more! Resources mentioned during this episode: -One-on-one consultation -Sweetbeat HRV app -Wireless Polar H7 heart rate monitor -Tinké -Beastie Ball -Eating Evolved for chocolates -Foundation exercise book -EnergyBits for spirulina/chlorella (use 10% code and FREE shipping code BEN) -Citicholine TianChi -EGCG Green Tea extract -Vitamin B complex -InflammationFactor.com -DEEP30 Whey Protein -CNS Tap Test -Dan John -Breathology book -Powerlung -Active Release Therapy -ColostrumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.