bengreenfieldfitness.com/spiritualpodcast I am asked quite often about how I practically weave into my own life so many of the spiritual disciplines and spiritual fitness principles that I discuss in my book Fit Soul, my Spiritual Disciplines Journal and my weekly Sabbath Ramblings posts.  So in this special "solosode" podcast, I describe to you in detail how I practice and practically implement four key spiritual disciplines habits on a daily basis, specifically service, gratitude, purpose and self-examination, and I then turn to listener questions about spirituality, religion, God, reincarnation, my favorite spiritual books and resources and much more, and also include my entire Chapter 10 of my book Fit Soul for your listening pleasure. In this special solosode, you'll hear: -Chapter 10 of Fit Soul...7:15 -What to do when your job is crushing your soul...44:25 -What if I can't wrap my head around believing in God or religion?...49:08 -What happens when we die?...56:50 -Is it okay to masturbate?...1:07:15 -What pastors and authors does Ben like to listen to and read...1:12:15 -How to forgive one's self for major sins of the past...1:17:10 -Ben's daily spiritual practices...1:21:45 -And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: -Spiritual Disciplines Journal Episode sponsors: -Kion Clean Energy Bars -JOOVV -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Kin Euphorics Got a question or comment for me about today's episode? Just leave a comment below and I'll reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…16:50 Great read on the temperature dependence of sleep. Sleep cold but not TOO cold if you want to maximize REM sleep. In articles like this, I've talked about using LIGHT to shift your circadian rhythm backward or forward (to wake up or fall asleep earlier or later)... ...but it turns out getting COLD at night (OR in the morning) can also shift it forward. This is cool and yet another benefit of creatine...it REDUCES your sleep needs without decreasing health like many other things that decreased sleep needs do.   Special Announcements... -The Boundless Cookbook: Optimize your physical and mental performance with nutritious and delicious Greenfield family recipes. This is your roadmap to a culinary journey that includes ancient food and wild game preparation tactics, biohacked smoothies, meat rubs, cocktails, desserts, and beyond—without any restrictive diet, limited ingredients, or tasteless “health foods!” Pre-order yours today here! Check out Ben on Instagram for epic posts and photos about his morning, day, and evening routines, recipes, and much more! Follow Ben on Twitter for daily news flashes and the latest health, fitness, and anti-aging research. Join Ben's Facebook page for conversations with listeners and even more useful information, posts, and support! This podcast is brought to you by: Kion Creatine: Organifi Gold: ButcherBox: Paleovalley Beef Sticks:  Listener Q&A: Will Creatine Make Women (or Men) Bulk Up?...51:22 Arturez asks: You mentioned 5 g creatine consumption, and my wife is concerned it will bulk her up when she doesn't want to bulk up. In my response, I recommend: Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally in Your Body...57:30 Protection When Using a Red-Light Therapy Device?...1:08:05 A functional medicine health coach from western MA asks: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages. Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.  If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/resources. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think.  So without further ado, here we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/quinton Robert Slovak is my go-to "guru" for all things water. He first joined me in the podcast "Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium Depleted Water & Much More!" ...and then also in the podcast "Everything You Need To Know About How To Use Hydrogen Water: Timing, Dosing, Delivery Mechanisms, Hydrogen Tablets, Hydrogen Water Machines, Hydrogen Inhalers & Much More!" ...and now Robert is back for a three-peat to talk all things minerals, Quinton, advanced hydration methods, and beyond! Robert is a degreed mechanical, aeronautical, astronautical engineer best known for co-founding Water Factory Systems in the early 1970s. He and his brother were among the early developers of reverse osmosis (RO) technology and its many applications. Their successful innovations encompassed home and office RO drinking water systems, bottled water production, laboratory purification, hemodialysis, seawater desalination, microchip production, bottled water production, water vending, spot-free vehicle washing, and scores more. As a result of the rapid growth of RO applications, Robert’s ongoing seminars, and a best-selling industry book on the subject of point of use (POU) RO, he became a well-known figure in the water industry. Robert officially retired from the US water industry in 1996 and went on to bring his knowledge and experience to Brazil, Asia, and other international markets. He put together a team and published Agua Latino America to establish a legitimate water equipment and education infrastructure in Brazil and South America. His “students” continue to play a major role in Brazil’s water industry. In 2004, while in a remote location of Brazil, Robert became seriously ill and was introduced to an obscure 1897 medical discovery known as Original Quinton Marine Plasma (named after the famous revolutionary biologist René Quinton). Robert attributes his "jungle" survival to Quinton's remarkable healing properties. This ocean-harvested nutraceutical contains the entire Periodic Table of organo-complexed minerals and trace elements as well as essential and rare micronutrients and has been continuously produced for more than a century. Having been an avid student of health and nutrition science for decades, Robert recognized the remarkable history and efficacy of Quinton Marine Plasma in supporting a wide range of the most difficult health conditions and has distributed it to leading-edge clinics and health practitioners around the world since 2008. For the past nine years, Robert’s focus has been on bringing a new nutraceutical breakthrough called “Molecular Hydrogen” (H2) to medical professionals and health-minded consumers. This “smallest molecule in the Universe” has been overlooked for its remarkable health benefits until now. With more than 800 worldwide health studies on the subject, physicians, researchers, and clinicians have been proclaiming H2 as the most unique and versatile antioxidant and signaling molecule. In 2010, Robert co-developed a practical way for everyone to benefit from this discovery by creating the first reactive hydrogen tablet that infuses water with a supersaturated concentration of H2 gas. This proven nutraceutical is now in its 9th year of distribution in both professional medical and consumer markets. In 2011, Robert became a founding investor in the Quicksilver Scientific Corp., which was developing a groundbreaking new technology to deliver nutrients and nutraceuticals to the cells: nano-encapsulated liposomes. In just a few years, Quicksilver Scientific established its scientific dominance in this growing field and is currently expanding its product scope and global distribution. Recently, several of the key formulas offered by Quicksilver Scientific have become a cornerstone in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus. While attending medical and wellness conferences throughout North America, Robert recognized the persistent minefield of water-related misinformation encountered by doctors, patients, and consumers alike—that’s after spending nearly 50 years in the water technology industry. This unsettling experience soon turned into the motivation to do something about it and Water And Wellness was established in 2017. A team with more than 150 years of combined experience was assembled to create a product line of advanced POU and point of entry (POE) water treatment systems for health- and wellness-minded consumers. In addition, a line of synergistic water additives was formulated for the consumer market including Quinton and QuintEssential minerals & trace elements, Active pH Restore alkalizing mineral powder, Active H2 ULTRA molecular H2 tablets, and Active Ribose C high-bioavailability vitamin C. Recently, Robert’s 20-year interest in Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW) took a new direction forward. With the revival of Soviet-era research from the 1960s and recent announcements explaining the profound health benefits of DDW, Robert and his associate acted quickly in creating a new company, Litewater Scientific. Their strategy is to offer a more advanced and affordable brand of DDW for consumers and health practitioners. The Litewater brand of DDW is now available here in 1/2-liter (5 ppm) and 2-liter (10 ppm) bottles throughout North America. Robert continues to be a very active figure in the rapidly expanding role of water in the wellness and anti-aging community, making appearances and presentations worldwide. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Why hydrogen has been the biggest surprise of Robert's career...8:15 -How Chromium is used to stabilize blood sugar...13:45 -How Robert discovered the magic of Quinton minerals...18:10 -How Quinton is harvested...25:45 -Where in the ocean Quinton originates from...34:20 -Early proof of the efficacy of Quinton minerals...37:40 -How Quinton upset the pharmaceutical industry...43:00 -The effects of Quinton injected via muscle...46:50 -Benefits of consuming seawater in moderation...52:55 -The difference between isotonic and hypertonic Quinton...56:30 -Hacking the absorbability of Quinton with light, water vortices, etc....1:06:30 -And much more! Episode sponsors: -Spiritual Disciplines Journal -Kion Creatine -Paleovalley Beef Sticks-Ra Optics -Vuori Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Robert Slovak or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/jordanrubin A few months ago, I was having dinner with my friend Jordan Rubin and - between bits of my friend Andy Neale's MCT-infused-coconut milk-collagen-superfood ice cream - Jordan fascinated me with stories of the crazy animals and superfoods he now grows on his farm, all in a sustainable and regenerative way that could feed a lot of people with very low acreage requirement. So I just knew I had to get Jordan on the podcast to talk about his farm and his techniques. After growing up in a health-focused household, Rubin attended Florida State University. But at age 19, a life-threatening case of Crohn’s disease struck. After losing 80 pounds, Rubin was just 104 pounds and ravaged by inflammation. (His doctors didn’t expect him to live much longer.) With conventional medicine utterly failing him, he turned to nutritional-based healing and began specifically studying Biblical references to nutritional health and lifestyle. Making Bible-based diet adjustments, unlocking the power of fermented food and utilizing probiotic supplementation teeming with soil-based organisms, Rubin turned his health around and healed himself of Crohn’s disease in weeks. Fast forward years later to 1999, and he and his wife, Nicki, founded Garden of Life. The company quickly grew into an award-winning, retail powerhouse nutrition company. Jordan is now one of America’s most-recognized and respected natural health experts, and is the New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet, and 26 additional titles, including his latest work, Essential Fasting. An eco-entrepreneur, author and lecturer on health and nutrition, Jordan has shared a message of health and hope across the globe for the last 22 years. Jordan is the founder of Garden of Life, the leading whole food nutritional supplement company, and Beyond Organic, a vertically integrated organic food, beverage and dietary supplement manufacturer. Jordan has formulated hundreds of dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages including many #1 top sellers in the Healthy Foods channel. In 2016, along with co-founder Dr. Josh Axe, Jordan launched Ancient Nutrition, a company that brings the principals of Ancient Nutrition to the Modern World. Jordan is the founder of Heal the Planet Farm, a regenerative permaculture retreat located in Missouri’s Ozark mountains within the four-thousand-acre Beyond Organic Ranch. Jordan and his beautiful wife Nicki are the parents of six wonderful children. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Why Jordan prefers to eat yak and water buffalo over cow...9:30 -Key differences in water buffalo milk from cow milk...15:00 -Why duck eggs over chicken eggs...21:00 -How these types of foods can be available to the masses...26:10 -Fun facts on raising ducks...31:30 -Pros and cons of camel milk...36:45 -Superfoods Jordan is raising on his farm in Tennessee...39:00 -Mixed species combined with rotational grazing...45:55 -Jordan's personal nutrition philosophy...55:25 -How perspectives on food consumption change with various epochs of time...1:01:30 -Resources for following what Jordan is up to...1:03:10 -And much more! Episode sponsors: -The Boundless Cookbook -Kion Flex -JOOVV -Thrive Market -Lucy Nicotine Gum bengreenfieldfitness.com/jordanrubinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages. Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.  If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/chapter4. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think.  So without further ado, here we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Leland Stillman is one interesting doctor and a man after my own heart - meaning he's interested in everything from how polar bears use cold thermogenesis and hibernation to enhance longevity to how your environment drastically shapes your health no matter how hard you exercise or how perfect you eat. He became interested in natural and integrative medicine at an early age. After majoring in environmental health at Connecticut College and earning his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Stillman completed his training in internal medicine at Maine Medical Center. Board-certified in internal medicine and specializing in integrative medicine, he has a passion for doing whatever it takes to discover the root cause of his patients' medical problems through advanced laboratory testing and then addressing those imbalances with dietary or lifestyle interventions. Dr. Stillman focuses not only on the patient but on all aspects of the environment they live in. Some of Dr. Stillman's professional interests include phototherapy (photobiomodulation), nutrition, toxicology, and the immune system. In this podcast, we talk light, EMF, air, water, sound, metabolic typing, COVID vaccines, and a whole lot more! During this discussion, you'll also discover: -Leland's family history...6:30 His ancestor was a physician to Gov. Stanford of California in the 1800s Son died of a bacterial infection and was named after Gov. Stanford Practice is in Richmond, VA; however, 99% of his practice is virtual Pretty Healthy practice in NYC Dr. Anthony Beck's BGF podcasts: The Physician Who Personally Advises The World’s Leading Health Authorities, And His Tiny Invention That Pro Athletes Swear By. The Danger Of ‘Shrooms, Eating & Supplementing “Seasonally”, Whether Lectins Are Really Bad For You & Much More With Dr. Anthony G. Beck. Leland's videos on COVID went viral (video is now not available) Life Site News -Why Leland is not planning on getting vaccinated for COVID...10:30 Ben is not 100% opposed to the idea of vaccinations Many ethical concerns with the current COVID vaccine FDA has often approved drugs that were later taken off the market Fundamental ethics of medicine is to not force anything on a patient Why Viruses Are Crucial To Life On This Planet, The Link Between Air Pollution, Glyphosate & Pandemics, Loss Of Biodiversity (& What We Can Do About It) & More With Dr. Zach Bush. The Invisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenberg Video on non-native EMF (by Leland) was later taken down Evidence for a Connection Between COVID-19 and Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation from Wireless Telecommunications Including Microwaves and Millimeter Waves - COVID-19 paper by Beverly Rubik and Robert Brown mentioned in the video BioGeometry Protection Of Your Home, Plant Medicine, Parenting, Stacking Rocks, Stages Of Human Consciousness & More With Paul Chek Faraday materials and EMF blocking/shielding gear Clothing/Underwear Grounding bags/Bags for phones Canopy/Tent BGF podcasts with Brian Hoyer: Hunting Down EMF In Your Office, Bedroom, Gym & Beyond: Is Your Home’s “Dirty Electricity” Wrecking Your Sleep, Your Recovery, Your Health & More? The Official Ben Greenfield & Brian Hoyer Low-EMF Home How-To, With Brian Hoyer. The Intriguing Science Of Building Biology (Along With A Complete Analysis & Surprising Results From Ben Greenfield’s So-Called “Biohacked Home”), With Brian Hoyer. -How to mitigate the effects of, and how to avoid contracting, COVID...16:35 It's difficult to expose everyone to a virus There's no element of the environment that won't have an effect on human health How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home: Part 1, with Dr. Jack Kruse Light and biochemistry Optimizing internal and external environments -How to optimize light for your own biology...23:10 Quantify the light in your environment via a smartphone app Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Sunlight deficiency Sunglasses may be contributing to SAD, affecting emotions deleteriously Paper: Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body Bright light during the day is essential for proper melatonin production at night Re-Timer light therapy glasses Antioxidant benefits of light are lost Supplementation of melatonin should copy nature Red and near-infrared light (Joovv) Naturally lit environment at night Vaping, ozone generators hurt melatonin production Tryptophan and vitamin B6 are necessary to produce melatonin -How to use melatonin as a "circadian reset"...35:15 Dr. John Lieurance melatonin reset The Crazy Future Of Medical Biohacking: Skull Resets, Suppositories, Nasal Sprays, Nebulizers, Sound Therapy & More With Dr. John Lieurance. The Man Who Is Curing Blindness And Alzheimer's, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some Of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known To Humankind with Dr. Andrew Huberman Exposure to light at a temperature minimum to reset circadian rhythm Don't reinvent nature; tools can become liabilities Lux light meter app for smartphone Article: Indoor Lighting Causes More Cancer than the Sun by Leland Stillman D Minder app Clearlight Sauna Joovv -How to determine the proper lighting for your home...39:50 First determine your goal Red lamp during the night when waking up in the night HugoAi lamps Dimmable lights tend to produce higher amounts of EMF Dirty EMF filter Turn off dimmers during sleep -The Polar Bear program for optimizing health...43:50 Dr. Jack Kruse: "Eat like a shark, live like a polar bear" Jack Kruse Tells You How To Live Like A Polar Bear And Eat Like A Great White Shark Humans in high artificial light eat lots of food, gain weight, don't sleep well, etc. Polar bears have many of the same metabolic abnormalities as humans with the poor diets Adaptations that allow them to survive the winter Leland had many of these symptoms Repleted levels of nutrients and health improved dramatically Balance Protocol by Dr. Anthony Beck -Breathwork protocols Leland uses...50:50 Vladimir Buteyko The Ultimate Breathwork Ninja Guide: How To Banish Stress & Kiss High Cortisol Goodbye The sickest patients breathe quickly and rapidly Animals that live the shortest take more rapid and shallow breaths Low rate of oxygen exposure = longer lifespan Nasal, diaphragmatic breathing for the vagus nerve Box breathing Respiratory systems back to optimal breathing mechanics BGF podcasts on breathing and breathwork: Biohack Your Breath With Nose “Boners,” Carbon Dioxide Inhalation, Tibetan Longevity Stretches & Much More: How To Unlock The New Science Of A Lost Art, with James Nestor The Renegade Pharmacist: How To Increase The Effects Of Psilocybin, The Secrets Of Colostrum, Fixing Constipation With Breathwork & More, with Niraj Naik The Ultimate Guide To Freediving, Legal Blood Doping, Wim Hof Breathing, Increasing Your Breathhold Time, Underwater Ear Equalizing, Spearfishing & Much More! With Ted Harty Maximize Oxygen Utilization Efficiency, Simulate High Altitude Training, Get The Cardiovascular Capacity of a Navy SEAL & More With “The Oxygen Advantage” Author Patrick McKeown. Breath Belt Relaxator, developed by Anders Olsson Biohack Your Breath With Nose “Boners,” Carbon Dioxide Inhalation, Tibetan Longevity Stretches & Much More: How To Unlock The New Science Of A Lost Art, With Anders Olsson -What kind of dietary approach Leland utilizes for himself and his patients...57:00 Figure out what you absolutely cannot eat (elimination diet) Food allergy tests have many false positives Immune system has reactions we can't explain Chia and flax seeds are rich in arginine and Omega 3 fatty acids Soak and blend chia and flax seeds We all need our diet tailored to our allergies, insensitivities, etc. Nutrition and the Autonomic Nervous System by Nick Gonzalez Measure sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous systems Article on the 5-day juice fast (Stay tuned to my feed for this article next week) Nature Beat app Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), with Doug Brackmann Driven by Doug Brackmann -Light shapes life: How the human body creates light within itself...1:09:00 Ra Optics blue light blocking glasses BGF podcasts with Matt Maruca: Ben Accidentally Gets A Bit High On Ketamine & Talks About His Journey Of Biohacking, Ancestral Health, Spirituality, Fitness & Much More With Light Expert Matt Maruca. What Time Of Day Can You Eat A “Cheat Meal,” How Cold Can Make You Unstoppable, Lies We’ve Been Led To Believe About Sunlight & Much More!, With Matt Maruca Our bodies are built to retain light via the mitochondria Hot mitochondria? Paper by Nick Lane mentioned by Leland Light is a form of energy Mitochondria emit large amounts of infrared light Lack of magnesium affects the ability to produce internal light -The two elements of health Leland views as non-negotiable...1:16:55 Mindset and psychology Those around us sabotage our efforts to get well because of toxic negativity The best results are those patients with the most hope, faith, most positive mindset Placebo effect is a thing Anatomy of An Illness by Norman Cousins Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Dr. Leland Stillman: Pretty Healthy Dr. Leland Stillman's YouTube Channel Indoor Lighting Causes More Cancer Than The Sun - Podcasts And Articles: The Physician Who Personally Advises The World’s Leading Health Authorities, And His Tiny Invention That Pro Athletes Swear By. The Danger Of ‘Shrooms, Eating & Supplementing “Seasonally”, Whether Lectins Are Really Bad For You & Much More With Dr. Anthony G. Beck! Why Viruses Are Crucial To Life On This Planet, The Link Between Air Pollution, Glyphosate & Pandemics, Loss Of Biodiversity (& What We Can Do About It) & More With Dr. Zach Bush. Hunting Down EMF In Your Office, Bedroom, Gym & Beyond: Is Your Home’s “Dirty Electricity” Wrecking Your Sleep, Your Recovery, Your Health & More? The Official Ben Greenfield & Brian Hoyer Low-EMF Home How-To, With Brian Hoyer. The Intriguing Science Of Building Biology (Along With A Complete Analysis & Surprising Results From Ben Greenfield’s So-Called “Biohacked Home”), With Brian Hoyer. The Crazy Future Of Medical Biohacking: Skull Resets, Suppositories, Nasal Sprays, Nebulizers, Sound Therapy & More With Dr. John Lieurance. The Man Who Is Curing Blindness And Alzheimer's, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some Of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known To Humankind with Dr. Andrew Huberman Jack Kruse Tells You How To Live Like A Polar Bear And Eat Like A Great White Shark Biohack Your Breath With Nose “Boners,” Carbon Dioxide Inhalation, Tibetan Longevity Stretches & Much More: How To Unlock The New Science Of A Lost Art, With James Nestor The Renegade Pharmacist: How To Increase The Effects Of Psilocybin, The Secrets Of Colostrum, Fixing Constipation With Breathwork & More, With Niraj Naik The Ultimate Guide To Freediving, Legal Blood Doping, Wim Hof Breathing, Increasing Your Breathhold Time, Underwater Ear Equalizing, Spearfishing & Much More! With Ted Harty Maximize Oxygen Utilization Efficiency, Simulate High Altitude Training, Get The Cardiovascular Capacity of a Navy SEAL & More With “The Oxygen Advantage” Author Patrick McKeown. Biohack Your Breath With Nose “Boners,” Carbon Dioxide Inhalation, Tibetan Longevity Stretches & Much More: How To Unlock The New Science Of A Lost Art, With Anders Olsson Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), With Doug Brackmann Ben Accidentally Gets A Bit High On Ketamine & Talks About His Journey Of Biohacking, Ancestral Health, Spirituality, Fitness & Much More With Light Expert Matt Maruca. What Time Of Day Can You Eat A “Cheat Meal,” How Cold Can Make You Unstoppable, Lies We’ve Been Led To Believe About Sunlight & Much More!, With Matt Maruca The Ultimate Breathwork Ninja Guide: How To Banish Stress & Kiss High Cortisol Goodbye - Books: The Invisible Rainbow By Arthur Firstenberg Driven By Doug Brackmann Anatomy Of An Illness By Norman Cousins Biology Of Belief By Bruce Lipton - Gear and Supplements: Re-Timer Light Therapy Glasses Joovv Clearlight Sauna Red Lamp HugoAi Lamps Dirty EMF Filter Breath Belt Relaxator Ra Optics No Choice Grounding Garments Lambs Underwear Grounding Bags Bags For Phones Canopy Silvershield EMF Shielding Tent Melatonin Patch Melatonin Reset Thorne 5-Hydroxytryptophan (Tryptophan With Vitamin B6) Chia Seeds Flax Seeds Kion Omega - Other Resources: Life Site News Lux Light Meter App D Minder App Nature Beat App Balance Protocol by Dr. Anthony Beck Box Breathing Vladimir Buteyko Melatonin And The Optics Of The Human Body Hot Mitochondria? 10 Dangerous Drugs Recalled By The FDA The Therapeutic Potential Of Melatonin: A Review Of The Science Comparing The Best Light Meter Apps That Actually Work Evidence for a Connection Between COVID-19 and Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation from Wireless Telecommunications Including Microwaves and Millimeter Waves Episode sponsors: -The Boundless Cookbook: Optimize your physical and mental performance with nutritious and delicious Greenfield family recipes. This is your roadmap to a culinary journey that includes ancient food and wild game preparation tactics, biohacked smoothies, meat rubs, cocktails, desserts, and beyond—without any restrictive diet, limited ingredients, or tasteless “health foods!” Pre-order today. -Kion Clean Energy Bars: Satisfying, nutrient-dense, real-food energy bars with a delicious chocolate coconut flavor! BGF listeners save 20% off your first order with code BGF20. -Organifi Green Juice: Now you can get all your healthy superfoods in one glass...with No Shopping, No Blending, No Juicing, and No Cleanup. Get a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code BENG20. -Water and Wellness: The best solution for clean and safe drinking water. Water and Wellness also offers an amazing line of essential water additives such as Quinton Marine plasma which contain over 78 trace minerals and elements from the ocean to help restore your biological-terrain. Get 15% off your order when you use discount code GREENFIELD. -Beekeeper's Naturals: A wellness company specializing in innovative nutraceuticals made from healing hive compounds and plant-based ingredients. Get 15% off your order when you use discount code BEN. Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Dr. Leland Stillman or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I thought I knew everything there was to know about essential oils. I've been using them ever since my father, Gary Greenfield, introduced me to the incredibly powerful oil of oregano nearly 18 years ago. I quickly adopted oil of oregano as part of my health regimen—using it for everything from supporting my immune system to balancing my gut microbiome to cleaning my teeth.  I've also done tons of podcasts about essential oils, including: The Wizard Of Essential Oils Strikes Again: The Hidden & Magical World Of Little-Known Plant Extracts For Digestion, Relaxation, Libido, Immunity & Much More! with Dr. Nick Berry. Everything You Need To Know About Essential Oils For Fat Loss, Performance, Smart Drugs, Scar Healing, Detoxing And More, With Dr. Sarah Lobisco. The Best Book That Exists For Learning About The Healing Power of Essential Oils And How To Use Them: Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity & Much More, With Dr. Eric Zielinski. Psychoactive Sleep Edibles, Essential Oil Wizardry, Cosmic Orgasms & More With Dr. Nick Berry I am constantly diffusing essential oils in my bedroom and office; sniff oils like peppermint, rosemary, and cinnamon pre-workout; rub oils into the feet of my children before they go to bed at night; and basically check every box of being a full-on, card-carrying essential oil hippie. But, after recently reading the book Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body: 5 Steps to Calm Anxiety, Sleep Better, and Reduce Inflammation to Regain Control of Your Health by my friend Jodi Cohen, I wound up learning a host of new information and uses for essential oils I had previously been unfamiliar with. So naturally, I just had to get Jodi on my podcast. Jodi is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 70,000 clients heal from brain-related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com, is visited by over 500,000 natural health seekers every year, and she has rapidly become a top resource for essential oils education on the Internet today. Jodi believes that just as your cell phone or laptop slows down and drains the battery when too many tabs are left open, your brain fatigues when poorly functioning systems or ailments drain its energy. Complaints of brain fog, fatigue, and ADD/ADHD are on the rise and growing every year. All of these factors can block your brain's ability to detoxify and heal. If toxins are not eliminated, they recirculate in the brain, leading to inflammation, which further compromises your brain. What's more, formal diagnoses of brain-related health challenges like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS are increasing exponentially. Here's her good news: Plant-based essential oils are a powerful self-care tool for transforming your life and healing on many levels, even when prescription drugs have failed. In Jodi Cohen’s five-step protocol outlined in her book, the body's natural systems are jump-started with essential oil recipe blends that can: Alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression Improve sleep Calm pain and inflammation Increase energy, sharpen focus, and improve memory Improve digestion and promote weight loss Strengthen the immune system Armed with Cohen’s five steps in her book, and this podcast, you’ll be able to start your own essential oils regimen immediately and be on your way to a healthier body and brain. During this discussion, you'll discover: -The Vibrant Blue Oils blend Jodi used during the interview that improves body circulation...09:05 Circulation blend Black pepper to a circulatory blend enhances synergy of the blend Helps with oxygen flow, thought, reactivity, etc. Datis Kharrazian Master Cleanse fast BioGeometry Protection Of Your Home, Plant Medicine, Parenting, Stacking Rocks, Stages Of Human Consciousness & More With Paul Chek. FUM pen -Stressful experiences that led to Jodi getting interested in essential oils...13:10 Jodi's daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and her son was diagnosed with depression Collapsed emotionally after her son was under proper care Ingesting what she thought was the proper nutrition (trained as a nutritionist) A friend gave her a gift of essential oils; said her gut was damaged to not ingest the nutrition she was taking in Muscle testing technique to narrow into the most effective remedy Suffering from insomnia Pineal gland doesn't secrete melatonin when cortisol is released in excess Researched essential oils and realized two things Very little was researched on how essential oils balance physiology Existing research was too complicated Oils can be used for preventative medicine -How topical administration of essential oils affects the vagus nerve and the organ system...21:06 Clinical practice inconsistent with the research Topical application does not have a systemic benefit Behind the ears for vagal nerve stimulation Above the kidneys on the lower back for the adrenals Clinical practice was inconsistent with what the research said Research on topical application says it is not very effective Applying topical application on a sore knee after a workout has an almost immediate effect but a topical application on the knee does not relieve soreness on your neck Kevin Tracey, surgically implementing devices behind the ear to activate vagus nerve FDA has approved this for epilepsy, migraines, and such Stimulatory oils to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system (experiment with blends) Parasympathetic blend for the vagus nerve; trigger a systemic response by stimulating the vagus nerve Adrenal blend for the adrenals Acupuncture and oils alleviate stagnation and congestion with the energy Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto -What phenylpropanoids are...27:01 Plant constituents involved in flavonoid synthesis Terry Wahls wrote foreword to Jodi's book Advocates plant diversity and essential oils Good for the digestive process, act as prebiotics Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple by David Stewart Breast cancer treatments target hormone receptors and prevent cancer cells from metastasizing Endocrine-disrupting chemicals Essential oils are fat-soluble, can access the cell and clean cell receptors -Application points on the body that can elicit a certain response with essential oils...30:30 Reflex points are on the bottom of the feet and ears Big toe correlated with the brain Err on the side of caution with a carrier oil Parasympathetic blend has clove and lime for the vagus nerve; use as an acupuncture needle Only pressed citrus blends may have potential for harm to the skin in the sun (distilled isn't as harmful) Vagus nerve infection hypothesis Mouth is a hotbed for most infections The jaw drains near the earlobe where it intersects with the vagus nerve Dr. Christine Schaffer of Immanence Health in Seattle Topically applying oils on the neck has many benefits Lymph is like a one-way street -The best carrier oils for different situations...41:18 Different oils work differently as carrier oils Fractionated coconut oils for the vagus nerve Jojoba oil for slower, yoga-type effect Most essential oil research looks at blends, not single oils -How essential oils can be used to stimulate pineal gland function...43:18 Circadian Rhythm blend, with rose geranium, grapefruit, melaleuca, myrtle, lavender, myrrh, balsam of Peru, with fractionated coconut oil as carrier Pineal gland releases melatonin in response to darkness Melatonin is great for detoxifying Blood-brain barrier doesn't protect the pineal gland; blood flow is very high in that area Glyphosate, aluminum, and fluoride from the water hits the pineal gland harder than other parts of the brain (impedes ability to release melatonin) Most remedies can't get into the brain due to the blood-brain barrier They remove calcification, congestion Remove chelation in the brain area Skin above the ears is very thin, ideal place to apply oils Things imbalanced in most people (as discussed in the book): Stuck in the parasympathetic fight or flight state of the nervous system so they can't heal Lack of sleep; sleep is when the brain detoxifies; the brain cleans house during sleep Energy Immune modulation People report better recall of dreams and even erotic dreams using the Circadian Rhythm blend -Using essential oils as anesthetics...49:13 Essential oils improve blood and lymph flow, relieve inflammation Peppermint is efficacious for pain relief Parasympathetic blend, with clove and lime, calms pain signals Smelling as a general anesthetic - takes priority over all your senses Nose cells are actually brain cells; calms your nervous system that way Topically apply peppermint, basil, lavender, and frankincense for immediate relief -How cinnamon oil is used for blood sugar regulation...51:51 Different types of cinnamon oil depending on where on the plant it comes from Cinnamon bark for appetite suppression Topically apply in inner cheek, diluted with coconut oil Oil pulling is a great strategy Jodi's oil pulling strategy: 1/2 cup coconut oil 30 drops of either peppermint or cinnamon Cinnamon oil is also a great mosquito repellant Thieves oil BGF oral health podcasts: It’s All In Your Mouth: How Your Teeth Are Impacting Your Immune System, Sleep, Performance, Inflammation & Much More (& What You Can Do About It With Holistic Dentistry), With Dr. Dominik Nischwitz Is Charcoal Toothpaste OK, 8 Crucial Mouth Beauty & Oral Health Tips, Peptides For Oral Care, The Invisible Dental Flow In Your Mouth & Much More With Nadine Artemis. 403: Teeth Care Tactics, How To Time Your Protein For Muscle Gain, Biohacking Night Shift Work & Much More! -The 5 keys to health Jodi systematizes in her book...56:15 Shifting the nervous system into parasympathetic Improving sleep and detoxifying the brain Fueling the brain with energy; lymphatic flow Reducing stress, improving mood, weight loss, and increasing energy Modulating the immune system Inhale through the left nostril as an antidote to anxiety attacks The Healing Code by Alexander Loyd Apply on the forehead for hypothalamus to "reboot to factory settings" The adrenals and the thyroid are controlled by the hypothalamus The hypothalamus is the "CEO of the endocrine system" Brain inflammation is responsible for fatigue, memory loss, pain Immune cells in the brain are different from immune cells in the body Frankincense can turn off inflammatory cascade in the brain (similar to CBD) The most efficient way to apply oils is at the base of the brain -A day in the life of an essential oils expert...1:04:19 Morning exercise, oil pulling - peppermint with coconut oil Enhance circulation with Circulation blend mentioned above Combine with Lymph oil Parasympathetic state optimizes digestion Parasympathetic blend before meals Circadian rhythm blend before bed (in an Epsom salt bath) Your skin is your largest organ For relaxation before bed, combine in a bath (mix in the tub so the oil doesn't float on top): 2 cups of baking soda 1 cup of Epsom salt 3 drops of lavender Any essential oil diffuser will work fine; be sure to clean regularly with vinegar so you're not diffusing mold, and avoid overuse -Compelling research Jodi has discovered since writing her book...1:09:08 Linda Buck research on effects of rose oil on olfactory receptors Stay in the parasympathetic state as much as possible Jodi's free gift "Boost the Brain"  (an entire chapter from her book on the vagus nerve) Ensure the oils you use are organic -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Jodi Cohen: Essential Oils To Boost The Brain And Heal The Body Healing With Essential Oils Vibrant Blue Oils Circulation Blend Parasympathetic Blend Adrenal Blend Circadian Rhythm Blend Peppermint Lavender Frankincense Lymph Oil Free Chapter "Boost the Brain" - Podcasts: The Wizard Of Essential Oils Strikes Again: The Hidden & Magical World Of Little-Known Plant Extracts For Digestion, Relaxation, Libido, Immunity & Much More! with Dr. Nick Berry. Everything You Need To Know About Essential Oils For Fat Loss, Performance, Smart Drugs, Scar Healing, Detoxing And More, With Dr. Sarah Lobisco. The Best Book That Exists For Learning About The Healing Power of Essential Oils And How To Use Them: Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity & Much More, With Dr. Eric Zielinski. Psychoactive Sleep Edibles, Essential Oil Wizardry, Cosmic Orgasms & More With Dr. Nick Berry BioGeometry Protection Of Your Home, Plant Medicine, Parenting, Stacking Rocks, Stages Of Human Consciousness & More With Paul Chek. It’s All In Your Mouth: How Your Teeth Are Impacting Your Immune System, Sleep, Performance, Inflammation & Much More (& What You Can Do About It With Holistic Dentistry), With Dr. Dominik Nischwitz Is Charcoal Toothpaste OK, 8 Crucial Mouth Beauty & Oral Health Tips, Peptides For Oral Care, The Invisible Dental Flow In Your Mouth & Much More With Nadine Artemis. 403: Teeth Care Tactics, How To Time Your Protein For Muscle Gain, Biohacking Night Shift Work & Much More! - Books: The Cure In the Cupboard By Cass Ingram Hidden Messages In Water By Masaru Emoto Chemistry Of Essential Oils Made Simple By David Stewart The Healing Code By Alexander Loyd - Other resources: FUM Pen Essential Oil Diffuser Oil Of Oregano Master Cleanse Fractionated Coconut Oils Oil Pulling Coconut Oil Thieves Oil Magnesium Bath Salt Baking Soda Datis Kharrazian Kevin Tracey Terry Wahls Dr. Christine Schaffer Of Immanence Health Linda Buck Research On Olfactory Receptors Vagus Nerve Infection Hypothesis How Essential Oils Detoxify The Pineal Gland 3 Essential Oil Blends To Mend Cell Receptors Episode sponsors: -The Boundless Cookbook: Coming soon! 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Tracy Duhs, an expert on water, discusses the influence of positive words on health, shares elixir recipes as alcohol alternatives, and talks about extreme thirst during pregnancy. She also talks about her early education and passion for science, advanced testing and diagnosis, detoxifying the body, the power of co-creation, and the concept of living water. Tracy's upcoming book 'Hydrate' and hydration tips are mentioned.