It's time for Part 3 of my monster podcast series with author Joel Greene, in which Joel hops on for an epic solosode to answer all your burning questions, including: How does "The Carnivore Code" affect Crohn's disease? Should you cook beans, or eat them raw? How much gelatin should you eat before bed or in the afternoon? If apple peel is the first way forward, my question is how much apple peel should we aim for? And what's the best color apple? How should we take human milk oligosaccharides (HMO)? Any thoughts on taking pectin powder (like the kind used to make jellies) in order to feed Akkermansia? Can you take apple peels and predigest them like sauerkraut? Is there a clean baby formula or another supplement you can recommend? What are the dangers of MCT oil supplementation?  What’s your opinion of Nuchido Time+ NAD supplements? Do I do the 2 weeks of apple skins, HMO, and phenol powder before I attempt any of the other modules? Do I do the Daisy Cutter protocol right away or wait until later? At what point do I add the other modules in? What is Joel’s one-day B vitamin protocol? What is your source of HMO? Which brand and product? If you missed part 1, in which we discuss rebooting your gut and sparking fat loss using some very unique biohacks and strategies, you can listen to it at "How To Reboot The Gut, Eat Cheesecake Without Gaining Weight, Amplify Any Fasting Protocol & Maximize Fat Loss." You can hear part 2 at "Joel Greene Podcast Part 2: How To Reshape Fat Cells, Enhance Repair During Sleep, Target Your "Circaseptan Rhythms," Build Young Muscle & Get Rid Of Old Muscle." You can also, check out Joel's guest post on my blog entitled "Your Body Fat Is Your Immune System’s Mothership: The Mysterious Relationship Between Fat Cells & Immunity." So, who is Joel Greene, exactly? To put it simply, he's a man who had his 10,000 hours in before I was even born. In the 1970s, he was interval training. In 1979, he was doing Olympic lifts for three hours every night. In the 80s, he began studying MCTs. In 1990, he began studying the keto diet. In the early 90s, he was doing what would be called intermittent fasting today. In the mid 90s, he experienced the rebound from chronic starvation.  In the late 90s, he went through his clean eating phase, his macro phase, and his ancestral diet phase. By 2001, he had his first nutrition website publishing cutting edge research. By 2006, he came to the end of all the above and discovered none of it worked over time and under real-life pressure. In 2007, he authored the first article for the health and fitness community based on the new science linking gut bacteria and obesity. In 2008, his website lookcut.com hit #2 on Google for weight loss—with over 1,000 original groundbreaking articles that today represent many of the most widely copied ideas in nutrition. In 2009, he launched the world's first diet system based on targeting gut bacteria. In 2010, he was implementing signal activation of the AMPK pathway. The gurus only began speaking to AMPK in 2017. By 2013, he had the world's largest body of anecdotal outcomes for body composition targeting the gut bacteria. In 2013, he published the first article to the health and fitness community on the dangers of MCT oil supplementation. Today—at 53, on 1 workout a week, eating whatever, whenever, with no drugs, SARMS, prohormones, or ergogenic aids ever—he is the world leader in hacking the body. He is the real deal. He has done it longer and has always been far ahead. He looks it, he lives it. What the gurus say is impossible, he was living every day before they were gurus. He has hacked peak human… Working out once per week… Eating whatever, whenever… …and does it all on fast food! He is the future of real-world health and nutrition, today. Joel is the creator of the VEEP Nutrition System, the world's first commercially available program based on targeting gut communities to effect biomarkers. He is a featured author, speaker, and guest in top tier publications such as Muscle and Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness Digital Magazine, CBS Online, Superhuman Radio, and beyond. His system has also been featured on the Dr. Phil Show, where it has delivered astounding life-changing results. He is the future of real-world health and nutrition—today, and his new book was one of the most nitty-gritty deep dives into “rebooting your body” that I've ever read. The Immunity Code is simply a new paradigm and an entirely new way to think about caring for your body. The new goal is learning to control immunity, health, and aging using new science-based techniques (or hacks, if you will) to steer immunity for health and to slow, or even reverse, aging. ​ This book will change everything you know about your body. Starting with simple easy to-dos that build one on top of the other, you will emerge with a powerful understanding of how your body really works and how to control it over time, in the real world. Simply put, you will jump 10 years ahead of anything else on the shelf today. In this episode, you'll discover: -Crohn's disease and the carnivore diet...7:05 The Carnivore Code podcast about Crohn's disease The Truth About The Carnivore Diet: Everything You Need To Know About Dangers, Benefits, Mistakes & Hacks For Eating Only Meat, With Dr. Paul Saladino. Going purely plant-based may show short-term benefit, but long-term harm What will heal the gut? Oil and gas in the engine: the order in which it is added is essential Structure-function of the gut: Essential foods based on how the gut works Diet that's high in fish and fiber may be the most beneficial High meat and omega 6 fats may increase susceptibility to Crohn's disease Gut and colon exist in a state of extreme oxidative stress (normal for the colon) The colon is where most digestion takes place Butyrate is the primary fuel of colonocytes, the cells lining the colon When you use the saccharolytic pathway to fiber, you get antioxidants and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) When you use amino acids to make butyrate, you get short SCFAs and ammonia When the right bacteria in place is given fiber, you get: Optimal amounts of butyrate Moderate amounts of propionate and acetate Fatty liver a result of too much acetate Macrophages in the colon are adapted to ignore inflammatory signals like interleukin 1β (IL-1β) Antioxidants maintain this colonic homeostasis When the colon is deprived of antioxidants... Ascorbate levels in the colonic walls go down Inflammatory mediators like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) is elevated, shutting off butyrate transport (gut can't make use of butyrate) Crohn's disease is characterized by... A loss of butyrate-producing species of bacteria A gain of methane-producing species of bacteria Butyrate is also made from amino acids and other proteins Butyrate from amino acids gives: SCFAs Ammonia Sustained production of ammonia gives cancer-promoting alkylated carbonyls Higher alkalinity in the colon will lead to cancer Fiber and plants are the optimal way to feed the colon Long term production of butyrate from sources other than fiber gives you... A lack of antioxidants Ammonia SCFA imbalances Lower gut is fed by plants Upper gut is fed by animal foods Animal proteins are the best source of amino acids Amino acids with niacin (also abundant in meat) are beneficial for the gut -Diet strategies for improving mental health...17:50 Studies done on mice are limited in their efficacy to treat humans' mental health Changes in gut biome give a bump in energy, but not big differences in mood Reductions in body fat and improvements in metabolism are correlated with improved mood, ameliorating depression Research project headed by Dr. Ryan D'Arcy, a type of "FitBit or Oura Ring for the brain" (wearable for the brain) Maps and measures the impact of various specific indices of cognitive performance such as mood, depression, recall, etc. Measures how changes in the gut biome can affect mood, depression, energy, etc. -Raw beans and toxic lectins...24:00 Cook then cool down beans Not all lectins are toxic; many have large health benefits Chick pea lectins inhibit breast cancer Banana lectins can slow the growth of liver cancer Concanavalin, a legume lectin, kills certain types of cancer in mice and ameliorates diabetes and HIV in humans Human lectins are essential for immunity -How much gelatin to eat after lunch and before bed...25:00 ~100 grams via 5 cal. jello Bedtime intake results in body fat reduction Glycine in the jello tends to sensitize adiponectin and helps improve insulin sensitivity During the day, it helps with hunger pangs while dieting strictly -How much, and what color apple peels are the best?...25:45 Red apples due to color pigments Not an exact science on the amounts due to individual tolerances Start small, titrate your dose up due to your own tolerance Strains of bacteria in the gut will affect the best intake -Should we take human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) powder dry, or in a smoothie...26:45 A smoothie with the HMO powder, apple peel, and red phenols mixed with whey protein is the easy way... BEN, WOULD ORGANIFI RED BE A GOOD OPTION FOR RED PHENOL POWDER? THE AMAZON RESULTS CURRENTLY LINKED GIVE SOME PRETTY VARIED OPTIONS. -Citrus pectin and feeding Akkermansia bacteria...27:20 Citrus pectin is similar to apple peel in terms of polysaccharides; don't absorb very well in the gut unless heated Does not really feed Akkermansia What citrus pectins do is prevent cancer -Can you take apple peels and pre-digest them like sauerkraut?..28:10 Fermentation is what makes bacteria; the idea is to make bacteria in the gut -A clean baby formula Joel recommends...28:35 There are a lot of HMO products in the market right now and more coming out soon -What are the dangers of MCT oil supplementation? Should we be "gluten scared"?...29:25 Dangers of MCT oil (2013) -NAD supplements and inflammation...30:20 Nuchido Time+ NAD supplement -How to introduce Joel's apple peel protocol into your diet...31:20 Not done all the time but have to do periodically (done whenever needed) Immune-related and immune-centric issues in the gut are targeted -Should you start the two-day core eating right away?...32:30 Two-day core eating is meant to solve declining bifidobacteria with age, ageing in general, sleep disruption, etc. -Should one begin the daisy-cutter protocol right away, and how often should you do it?...33:30 It's not for the faint of heart; only do it if you're prepared physically and mentally Once a year max -When to do Joel's B vitamin protocol...35:00 It is kind of a test that you do when you feel you need energy -Does NAD increase inflammation?...35:55 Immune cell metabolism is the underlying issue -Joel's preferred source of HMO...37:30 Baby formula does the job -Questions from Raja at Seed Probiotics about research Joel cited in previous podcasts...38:10 What is the primary fuel source of colonocytes? Google search: Primary fuel source colonocytes The primary fuel source of colonocytes is butyrate, but can use glucose and glutamine In the intestines, glutamine is the main fuel source of the enterocytes Butyrate levels in the colon are more important than glutamine Akkermansia levels in lean vs. obese people; men vs. women Japanese herb Kampo Insufficient human evidence for polyphenols stimulating Akkermansia How cold exposure affects Akkermansia Google search: Cold exposure Akkermansia PubMed  Prebiotics blunt the effects of TNFα Resources from this episode: - Joel Greene: The Immunity Code: The New Paradigm for Real Health & Radical Anti-Aging VEEP Nutrition LookCut Podcasts and articles: Joel Greene Podcast Part 1: How To Reboot The Gut, Eat Cheesecake Without Gaining Weight, Amplify Any Fasting Protocol & Maximize Fat Loss. Joel Greene Podcast Part 2: How To Reshape Fat Cells, Enhance Repair During Sleep, Target Your "Circaseptan Rhythms," Build Young Muscle & Get Rid Of Old Muscle. Your Body Fat Is Your Immune System’s Mothership: The Mysterious Relationship Between Fat Cells & Immunity. - Other resources: HMO Powder Red Phenols Whey Protein Glycine Niacin Essential Amino Acids Nuchido Time+ NAD The Carnivore Code podcast about Crohn's disease Dr. Ryan D'Arcy Wearable for the brain developed by Dr. Ryan D'Arcy Dangers of MCT oil Episode sponsors: -Ben Greenfield's Coaching Program: Ben and his team of trained coaches offer a variety of coaching packages and plans for individuals all over the world to optimize their health, longevity, and performance. 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My two guests on today's show flew to my home in Spokane to train me and my wife Jessa in some very special forms of breath work training that they specialize in, particularly for couples and tantric sex, but also for trauma, emotional release and much more. Stefanos Sifandos describes himself as a relational alchemist, international speaker, and author who facilitates transformational growth through neuro-empowerment practices, an integration of spiritual praxis, and western psychology to improve, evolve, and enhance the quality of relationships. By integrating the best of Eastern and Western methodologies and philosophies, and using integrative techniques methods, Stefanos has created programs and systems to enhance the quality of your life, your relationship, and, in essence, bring them closer to their potential. Christine Hassler is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, master coach, and podcast host who is committed to guiding people and organizations into their highest potential. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about, but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. Her thirst for personal development continued as she dived into self-help books, attended seminars and retreats, got trained in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and eventually pursued her master’s degree in spiritual psychology with an emphasis in consciousness, health, and healing from the University of Santa Monica. As a student (and eventually, faculty member), Christine found that the principles she learned at the USM were foundational to her life and work. In 2005, she wrote her first book 20 Something 20 Everything, and then the 20 Something Manifesto in 2008. Her latest best-selling book, Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself from Your Past, Change Your Present and Get What You Really Want, is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral, and spiritual levels. The breath work course we discuss in detail in the show is their Breathwork and Meditation Series (use code BEN to save $30). During this discussion, you'll discover: -What a "relational alchemist" is...08:15 Moving from an undesirable place in a relationship to what you love What's not giving us clarity is a sense of unresolved pain, trauma, fear First build safety, rapport, trust between Stefanos and his clients -The role of breathwork in Stefanos' practice...10:15 Recommended by a friend during a turbulent personal time Similar to Holotropic breathwork Transcended analytical elements of the mind Breathwork complemented psychedelics Stefanos had used Magic Chocolate, Holotropic Breathwork, Grounding, Earthing, Vortexes, Crystals & More With Shamangelic Healer Anahata Ananda. SOMA Breathwork protocol Breathwork allows the user more control than things like psychedelics Stanislav Grof Not as much "rebuilding" is needed as is the case with psychedelics -How Christine became a life coach...15:55 Began life coaching in 2004 Blend coaching with psychology Identify the emotional root cause of an issue "I've been my own best client" Left successful career in Hollywood Masked insecurity by being an overachiever Wrote first book 20 Something 20 Everything shortly after becoming a life coach Grain Brain by David Perlmutter Labels create limitations -How Christine and Stefanos met...23:00 Both were tired of uncommitted relationships prior to meeting Nice to have the emotional intimacy prior to meeting physically Article: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love -The protocols Stefanos and Christine did with Ben and Jessa this past August...31:45 A few of the questions: "When I look at you, I see..." "When you look at me, I think you see..." (perception checking) "When you look at me, I want you to see..." (how we want to be perceived) "When I feel most angry, sad, etc." Get the intimacy back in the relationship before talking about issues Create safety so the other feels "seen" Empathy through stillness -The science behind breathwork that connects couples...38:00 Voluntary hyperventilation (alters brain chemistry) Shared experience, sensory overload, brings about camaraderie together Breathing does not alter the oxygenation of the blood Regulating CO2, the main driver of respiration Voluntary hyperventilation blow down CO2 levels Respiratory alkalosis Enter a non-ordinary state of consciousness Access unconscious parts of the self you can't ordinarily access via breath technique Unconscious memories that precede the relationship come to the forefront -How the body resists anticipated change from breathwork or therapy...47:15 The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk Ben became very sick during Stefanos' and Christine's visit We store experiences in the body; pattern-recognizing machine Resistance vs. releasing -Enhancing lovemaking with the tantric approach...52:05 Recapture the Rapture: Biohacking Sex, Tantric Breathwork, Plant Medicines For Orgasmic Enhancement & Much More! With Jamie Wheal The Multiorgasmic Male by Mantak Chia Tantra - Sex, Secrecy, Politics and Power in the Study of Religion by Hugh Urban Tantra is far more than a sexual position Synchronizing intention accessed via breath Busyness creates a barrier to intimacy Intentional practice of connection keeps a family together Energetic connection leads to sex on a multi-dimensional level, beyond physical and emotional Infidelity comes from boredom in a relationship (same-sex marriage) Kundalini is at the root of tantra, begins in the sacrum (in the pelvis) Stefanos and Christine's Breathwork and Meditation Series (use code BEN to save $30) -How Christine got off antidepressants...1:03:00 Diet: No gluten, alcohol, sugar Depression is oftentimes suppression and repression Emotional release work vs. catharsis Temper tantrum: Children self-soothe if you let them alone Intuition was muted while on anti-depressants (her biggest asset as a life coach) Not wise to quit meds cold turkey Article: Dark Side of Antidepressants by Chris Kresser Christine's podcast on the Joe Rogan show Anxiety, anger, etc. are the body's alarm system (which we can miss with medication) Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky Primal sounding (screaming, guttural sounds) -Rules for getting to the other side of arguments and disagreements...1:14:45 -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Stefanos' and Christine's Breathwork and Meditation Series (use code BEN to save $30). Stefanos Sifandos Instagram Christine Hassler Christine's podcast Over It and On With It Instagram Twitter Books: Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life 20 Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out About Who They Are, What They Want, and How to Get It 20-Something, 20-Everything: A Quarter-life Woman's Guide to Balance and Direction Christine on the Joe Rogan show - Podcasts: Magic Chocolate, Holotropic Breathwork, Grounding, Earthing, Vortexes, Crystals & More With Shamangelic Healer Anahata Ananda. Recapture the Rapture: Biohacking Sex, Tantric Breathwork, Plant Medicines For Orgasmic Enhancement & Much More! With Jamie Wheal - Books and articles: Grain Brain by David Perlmutter The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk Tantra - Sex, Secrecy, Politics and Power in the Study of Religion by Hugh Urban The Multiorgasmic Male by Mantak Chia Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky Is Gluten Killing Your Brain? by Chris Kresser The 36 Questions That Lead to Love Negative Effects of Antidepressants: Is There a Dark Side? by Chris Kresser - Other resources: SOMA Breathwork Protocol Stanislav Grof Episode sponsors: -Fit Soul: Get Ben Greenfield's newest book for FREE. 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bengreenfieldfitness.com/shadeofgreen Let's face it: Christians don't seem to be very good environmentalists. We have been shockingly bad at using our Bibles and our brains when it comes to conservation and the environment. Unhinged environmentalism is not the answer, but neither are ignorance and apathy. It's time for something different, and my guest on today's podcast - Dr. Gordon Wilson - feels that Christian responsibility for the natural world goes back to the very beginning, when God commanded us to "fill the earth and subdue it." This so-called "Dominion Mandate" is an authoritative alternative to both environmental activists and to those who think "conservation" is a word progressives made up. So what does "dominion" mean for us, living in a world of constant reports about impending global meltdown; of oils spills, pollution, and strip-mining; of extinction threats both real and imagined? Gordon and his new book A Different Shade of Green: A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism and the Dominion Mandate contains a compelling Christian approach to biodiversity, conservation and other environmental issues, offering solutions and correcting errors while teaching us how to give thanks for and rule over all of creation. Dr. Wilson is currently a Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. Before coming to NSA he was a faculty member at Liberty University from 1991 2003.  He has also taught on a part-time basis at the University of Idaho and Lynchburg College. Gordon received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University in 2003, and also earned his M.S. in Entomology (1989) and B.S. in Education/Biology (1984) at the University of Idaho. He has published his dissertation research on the reproductive ecology of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) in Southeastern Naturalist and The Herpetological Bulletin. He regularly writes popular natural history articles for Answers Magazine and has recently published a biology textbook called The Riot and the Dance: Earth. He is also the narrator of a two part nature documentary series called by the same name. During this discussion, you'll discover: Opening remarks from Ben -How we've lost our perception of the intelligence of plants...10:00 The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Buhner Christianity began process of removing sacred intelligence of all life after the fall of the Roman Empire "Dominion mandate" Nature is created by God for people; views creation as a mere resource rather than part of the creation Protestantism reduced sacredness to only Jesus Eastern Orthodox Christianity Movement within Christianity to renew an understanding of the sacred elements of the planet Human inventions has limitations: design flaws, human biases, etc. Reductionism: we examine systems by taking them apart This is not sufficient to fully understand the planet -Biophilia, and perceiving all of nature with the emotional bond we have with family and pets...14:30 The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Buhner Loss of biophilia aggravated by: Not growing up in nature leads to a lack of appreciation for it The idea that Earth and nature is not "alive" Public school curriculum by and large have this loss of biophilia Earth in Mind by David Orr Television has deleteriously affected imagination, creativity, storytelling, dreaming Television is to dreaming what junk food is to real food We've lost our connection to the sacredness of the universe with the advent of modern media and technology Two barriers to our understanding of our environment: Indoor television (video games to a lesser extent) Reductionistic scientism in a public school scenario Indigenous peoples will say their understanding of plants and plant medicine came from the plants themselves Ayahuasca supposedly revealed to people by the plants themselves Christians and scientists should spend more time in nature and perceive the sacred intelligence in plants Interview with Gordon Wilson -Life as a biologist and a Christian...35:25 Being a creationist is tantamount to being a heretic in the biology field at large (evolution is the cardinal doctrine) Wanted to learn the theory of evolution the way it was taught to prove he knew what they believed This approach more or less assuaged any animosity that may have existed between himself and his peers, superiors, etc. University deans and what not feared losing federal funding because a creationist is merely speaking, even if it's not his own views In Six Days by John Ashton Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur were notable biologists who held to the creationist theory of the world -The pressing need Gordon saw in writing his book...43:15 Two contrarian views within the Christian community: Use of resources with little concern for the future Being influenced by environmentalist propaganda, governmental overreach, etc. Understanding God's "mind" in creating the world, life on it, etc. What is the Christian's proper use of creation within that context Humans as "image bearers" are tasked with preserving and enhancing the environment Gordon wanted the book to be readable and enjoyable for all -The "dominion mandate": What it is and what it has to do with environmentalism...47:00 Genesis 1:28 "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.'" You can't have dominion over things that don't exist It's not for us to choose which creatures are useful and which are not "Rule" over creatures is not a tyranny Christ the head of the church, to present the church as a spotless bride; the church is to be beautified by his headship Dominion can be beautiful or bad, depending on the mindset of the one to whom authority is given Parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14~30) -Common stereotypes among Christians when it comes to the environment...54:05 Anti-Green Andy: the environment is there for the taking, little concern for the future Apathetic April: Goes to church, gives zero purposeful thought to the environment at all Pre-Mil Pete: Christ is coming any day, so we shouldn't concern ourselves with the state of the planet; evangelize, evangelize, evangelize Green Greta: Loves the environment, but has drunk the secular, progressive Kool-Aid -The ideal "stereotype" of an environmentally-conscious Christian...59:45 William Wilberforce founded the first animal rights organization in England Work within your own sphere of influence Gordon's book is not a "how-to" guide, but an instruction in principles Guiding principles: Love God, Love thy neighbor (The Golden Rule) Proverbs 12:10 "A righteous man has regard for his beast." Animals should not suffer because we're lazy Make your home beautiful with plants If it's ugly, don't do it, even if it doesn't cause a huge tragedy Not polluting the air Comply with regulations because it's right, not simply to be in compliance Working at turning around the Titanic Government mandates may not be necessary if more people take a conscious mindset toward the environment -How fossil fuels have been unnecessarily demonized...1:09:05 More an indictment on "green" or "alternative" energy CO2 is not an "evil gas" There are healthy and unhealthy emissions Alternative energies are prohibitively expensive, but made affordable because of government subsidies Nuclear energy has received a similarly bad rap A Moral Case for Fossil Fuels by Alex Epstein Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All by Michael Shellenberger -Concerns over the ability to feed a growing world population...1:14:53 Alarmist projections have not come to pass Humans do not behave like animals (caring capacity); we're innovators Some parts of the world are encouraging younger people to have more children What A Christian-Libertarian-Environmentalist-Capitalist-Lunatic-Farmer Can Teach You About How To Eat, How To Shop & How To Think About The Way We Farm & Feed The World with Joel Salatin Regenerative farming is key to sustainability in the food supply Can't expect all problems to be solved overnight -Practical and moral ways to affect lasting change in the environment...1:23:00 "Christian conservationist" rather than an "environmentalist" Easy to become self-righteous by having certain practices that promote the environment Encourage innovation among the producers, versus guilting the consumer The solution to environmental problems is the solution to sin Pollution and the Death of Man by Francis Schaeffer The Riot and the Dance: Foundational Biology textbook by Dr. Gordon Wilson -And much more... Resources from this episode: - Dr. Gordon Wilson: A Different Shade of Green: A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism and the Dominion Mandate by Gordon Wilson The Riot and the Dance: Foundational Biology textbook by Dr. Gordon Wilson The Riot and the Dance: Earth - Podcasts: What A Christian-Libertarian-Environmentalist-Capitalist-Lunatic-Farmer Can Teach You About How To Eat, How To Shop & How To Think About The Way We Farm & Feed The World with Joel Salatin Why Your Pursuit Of A Better Body & The Perfect Diet Is Never Going To Make You Happy, How Christians Should Make Food Choices, The Ultimate Source Of Joy & Much More with Doug Wilson. - Other resources: The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Buhner Earth in Mind by David Orr In Six Days by John Ashton A Moral Case for Fossil Fuels by Alex Epstein Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All by Michael Shellenberger Pollution and the Death of Man by Francis Schaeffer Regenerative Agriculture Episode sponsors: -Fit Soul -The Ben Greenfield coaching program -Kion Bovine Colostrum -Beekeeper's Naturals -Four Sigmatic -Thrive Market Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Gordon Wilson or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/shadeofgreen and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder how hot your sauna should be? The benefits of dry vs. infrared? Things you can use to heat up the body or enhance detoxification more during the use of heat? How about how cold a cold shower or cold bath should be? What kind of hacks increase fat loss in response to cold thermogenesis? Does cryotherapy really "blunt the effects of exercise"?     In this extremely comprehensive overview of all things heat, hyperthermia, sauna, cold, cryotherapy and cold thermogenesis, Ben gives you everything you need to know to enhance performance, cognition, fat loss, cellular resilience, detoxification, anti-aging and much, much more. You can consider this podcast to be your ultimate resource on all things hot and cold.     In this special "solosode" from Ben, you'll discover: -Ben's longstanding interest in biomechanics...6:25   -Ben's sadistic foray into hyperthermia...10:40   -The endurance benefits of heat...15:15   -Muscular benefits of heat...19:00   -Longevity benefits of heat...26:45   -How heat (or leaving heat) promotes brain health...27:35     -Tips and tricks to enhance your sauna experience...35:25   -How cold affects the brain...43:00   -Inflammation and immune system benefits of cold...49:50   -The effects of cold on aging...53:15   -Cold's effects on fat loss...54:20   -Performance and recovery...58:25   -Tips and tricks to enhance cold thermogenesis...1:03:45     Episode sponsors: -Kion Colostrum: With winter in full-swing and the gut-busting holidays approaching, it's a great time to start taking colostrum as insurance. You can get Kion Colostrum and save 20% off your first order with code BGF20 -JOOVV: After using the Joovv for close to 2 years, it's the only light therapy device I'd ever recommend. Give it a try: you won't be disappointed. For a limited time, Joovv wants to hook you up with an exclusive discount on your first order. Just apply code BEN to your qualifying order. -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 -Butcher Box: Bacon for life is back! Butcher Box delivers healthy 100% grass-fed and finished beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door on a monthly basis. All their products are humanely raised and NEVER given antibiotics or hormones. Bacon for life is back! Got a question for me about what I discussed in this episode? Leave a comment at bengreenfieldfitness.com/hotandcold and I'll reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drs. Matt Dawson and Mike Mallin are multi-time repeat podcast guests on my show, and the lead physicians at Wild Health, with locations and physicians spread all across the United States. I first interviewed these guys in the episode "How To Use Precision Medicine To Enhance Athletic Performance, Defy Aging, Balance Hormones, Fix The Heart & Much More." then again in "Why Your DNA Is Worthless (& What You Need To Focus On Instead)", and finally, a few months ago, in the episode "Biohacking Your Brain With Precision Medicine, Genomics, Psychedelics, Advanced Nutritional Strategies & Much More!". In this episode, they're back to reveal a brand new, impressively comprehensive biomarkers test that they've had a team of MDs, PHDs, data scientists, and software developers working on for over a year. It takes into account genetics, epigenome, microbiome, environment and more, and they call it "Wild Health Clarity". Dr. Matt Dawson is a precision medicine physician in Lexington, KY, co-host of the Wild Health Podcast, and has been obsessed with performance optimization as long as he can remember. He received scholarships to play two sports in college even with “minimal talent” because of his voracious reading and implementation of any fitness or nutritional techniques that would give him an edge. Dr. Dawson continued that obsession in medical school, and as a physician, he has won national awards for education, innovation, and leadership. He has lectured in over 20 countries and trained thousands of other physicians through live lectures, online education, two textbooks, and an educational app. Dr. Dawson combines his training in genomics and functional medicine to give personalized, precise medical guidance. His obsession with performance optimization has morphed from, initially athletic, to now mental performance and longevity. Whether you're a professional athlete or a grandparent optimizing your mental clarity and mobility to keep up with your grandkids, Dr. Dawson is passionate about helping you perform at your absolute peak. Dr. Mike Mallin is a physician in Bend, OR who is obsessed with health performance and precision medicine and is co-founder of the Wild Health Podcast. He completed medical school in South Carolina and trained in emergency medicine in Salt Lake City, UT, where he competed in several ultramarathons and found his love for the mountains and performance. Mike currently practices in Bend, OR, and Lexington, KY in his precision medicine clinics. He is also co-founder of the Ultrasound Podcast, an educational podcast that has taught thousands of physicians all over the world how to use ultrasound. [pdf-embedder url="/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Updated-WH_PersonalizedHealthReport_Ben_Greenfield_20201110-1.pdf" title="Personalized Health Report Ben Greenfield 20201110"] During this discussion, you'll discover: -Why Matt and Mike's report is different from all the other reports out there...09:45 Obsessed with precision medicine SNP's give incomplete genetic info Multiomics (blood biomarkers, microbiome data) is difficult to quantify thoroughly One single report to optimize health and maximize health span -How the report is utilized from doctor to patient...14:30 Overall assessment (tree of life) Begin with an overall objective score (out of 100) Get the number, then discuss how to raise the score Epigenetic age Chronic disease risk calculator Longevity genes (The following notes are the review of Ben's report) -Sleep and circadian genetics...18:25 The only thing in Ben's report that could be improved was sleep Oura Ring data is used as a reference Deep, REM, total amount of sleep were slightly lacking An afternoon nap or meditation session may help alleviate sleep issues How do you feel when you wake up; do you use an alarm to wake up Certain gene SNP's affect circadian rhythm Examine multiple SNP's simultaneously Resting heart rate elevation during first half of the night indicates eating too late -Diet and nutrition...27:00 Begin with macronutrients: carbs, fat, saturated fat, protein; proceed to micronutrients Carb intolerance score is primarily from genetics Gives an idea of what the body is best for converting into energy Higher LDL increases risk of CV disease (but take data into context) The report isn't meant to stand on its own; it's a reference point to practice precision medicine Begin with general recommendations to account for conflicts in the report due to multiple labs giving data Recommendations are editable by the physician -Methylation...40:35 Choline risk score Folate risk score TMAO Ben's highest risk associated with choline Higher levels of liver enzymes (relic of intense training from years past) Experiment with variables to take out the guesswork The Best Way To Test How Healthy Your Heart Is: Ben Greenfield Undergoes A Complete Advanced Cardiac Evaluation & Reports The Surprising Results! with Dr. Ram Dandillaya -Vitamins and micronutrients...46:20 Ben's zinc levels are lower (genetically predisposition for it) Black Ant powder Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) Food examples to increase elements such as collagen -Balancing gut reactions vs. genetic pathways to superfoods...49:45 What do you like? What have you tried in the past Very few set in stone guidelines; lots of room for experimentation Know how to pursue a particular diet like the carnivore diet -Exercise and recovery...52:10 Most important factors: genetics and preferences DNAfit test Plan is for a beginner looking for where to start; make recommendations on existing plans for established athletes Sex hormone binding globulin tends to be high in active individuals eating a high fat, low carb diet DUTCH test -Neural behavioral...1:00:15 FAAH gene determines how you use CBD BDNF: take lion's mane, sauna (use code BENGREENFIELD to save $500) Tips and tricks to "hack" neurological function -Microbiome...1:01:55 Viome test results added to the WH results (use code GREENFIELD to save 5%) Diversity is high; inflammation is low (ideal scenario) Berberine can help with proteobacteria Onegevity Probiotics are difficult to change gut bacteria Lifestyle and diet are important -Cardiovascular disease...1:06:40 Two risk scores: Mesa Genetic CV risk score -Longevity...1:10:05 Telomere lengths Ben's epigenetic age Biological vs. chronological age Proceed with caution when it comes to prescriptions and medications Telomere data is shaky -How to take the Wild Health Clarity report...1:14:20 -And much more! Resources from this episode: 10% discount to be a patient at Wildhealth.com with the code BEN. 10% discount to be a fellow at wildhealthfellowship.com with the code BEN. 10% discount to attend our course that Ben will attend at wildhealthsummit.com with the code BEN. Episode sponsors: -Kion Colostrum: With winter in full-swing and the gut-busting holidays approaching, it's a great time to start taking colostrum as insurance. You can get Kion Colostrum and save 20% off your first order with code BGF20 -Organifi Gold: A new take on an ancient secret: Pain-soothing herbs, incredible antioxidants, and phytonutrients all in one delicious, soothing “Golden Milk” nighttime tea! Receive a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: BENG20. -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks: 100% grass-fed AND grass-finished. Keto friendly and higher levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Receive a 15% discount off your order when you go to paleovalley.com/ben -Thrive Market: Organic brands you love, for less. Your favorite organic food and products. Fast and free shipping to your doorstep. Receive a gift card worth up to $20 when you begin a new membership. Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Matt Dawson, Mike Mallin or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more… Microdosing alert. New research on mood and cognition performance benefits of a 5-20mcg microdose of LSD...04:00 Yay for coffee! New research shows one cup a day associated with a 12% lower mortality risk, and two or more cups with a 41% reduction compared with those who drink no coffe...08:48 Concerned about arsenic in brown rice? Here’s a hack...10:52 Well, I guess I won't be drinking Pellegrino anymore: Read about it...13:52 Listener Q&A: Can You Get Vitamin D From Mushrooms?...30:20     How To Train & Recover In Your Car...37:20     How Many Omega 6 Fatty Acids Do You Need?...47:08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years recovery has become a sports and fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators, and sleep trackers.     My guest on today's podcast, science writer and author of the new book Good to Go is named Christie Aschwanden. In her book and on our podcast, she takes you on an entertaining and enlightening tour through this strange world. She investigates whether drinking Gatorade or beer after training helps or hinders performance; she examines the latest trends among athletes, from NFL star Tom Brady’s infrared pajamas to gymnast Simone Biles’ pneumatic compression boots to swimmer Michael Phelps’s “cupping” ritual; and she tests some of the most controversial methods herself, including cryochambers, float tanks, and infrared saunas.     At a time when the latest recovery products and services promise so much, Christie seeks answers to the fundamental question: do any of these things actually help the body recover and achieve peak performance? Christie is an Ideas columnist at Wired, and writes the Test Gym column at Elemental. She is the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and was previously a health columnist for The Washington Post. Christie is a frequent contributor to The New York Times. She’s also been a contributing editor for Runner’s World and a contributing writer for Bicycling. Her work appears in dozens of publications, including Discover, Slate, Consumer Reports, New Scientist, More, Men’s Journal, Mother Jones, NPR.org, Scientific American, Science News, Smithsonian and O, the Oprah Magazine.     She’s the recipient of a 2014/2015 Santa Fe Institute Journalism Fellowship In Complexity Science and was a 2013/2014 Carter Center Fellow. Christie received a grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting in 2007 to travel to Vietnam and report on the legacy of Agent Orange. Her television report on Agent Orange, created in collaboration with producer George Lerner, appeared on the PBS program Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria in June 2007. Her New York Times article about an Agent Orange remediation project in Vietnam’s central highlands was awarded the 2008 Arlene Award for articles that make a difference.     Christie was a National Magazine Award finalist in 2011. Other honors she’s received include a Best Article Award (2005) and Outstanding Essay Award (2007) from the American Society of Journalists and Authors, an honorable mention for print journalism from the American Institute of Biological Sciences (2007), the National Association of Science Writers’ 2013 Science in Society Award for Commentary/ Opinion, a Sigma Delta Chi Award for Public Service in Magazine Journalism from the Society for Professional Journalists in 2015, and a AAAS/Kavli Science Journalism Award and an Information is Beautiful Award in 2016.   She has twice been a finalist for the NIHCM Foundation Health Care Digital Media Award (in 2016 and 2017), and GOOD TO GO was a finalist for the 2020 Colorado Book Award. A frequent speaker at writer’s workshops and journalism conferences, Christie is the founder of the Creative Convergence freelance writing workshops, which she developed with funding from the National Association of Science Writers. She has taught at the Santa Fe ScienceWriting Workshop, the Boulder Magazine Writer’s Conference, the Telluride Writer’s Guild and at the Northern California Science Writers Association professional workshop series. More information about Christie’s speaking engagements here.     A lifetime athlete, Christie has raced in Europe and North America on the Team Rossignol Nordic ski racing squad. She lives with her husband and numerous animals on a small winery and farm in western Colorado. (Read more about how she found her place in this Oprah Magazine essay.) In her spare time, she enjoys trail running, bicycling, skiing, reading novels, digging in the garden and raising heritage poultry. Christie blogs about science at Last Word On Nothing. Find her on Twitter @CragCrest. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How a beer study jumpstarted Christie's book...05:55   -Why tests on human physiology need to be viewed with a grain of salt...18:20   -Why studies of sports drinks are oftentimes problematic...28:25   -Why cold therapy actually hinders recovery...37:30   -The importance of placebos for recovery...47:25   -Expensive sports bars vs. utilizing wisdom in the food we eat...55:20   -Whether or not massage actually assists with recovery...1:03:20   -The most potent (and overlooked) recovery tool known to science...1:06:35 -And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Omega -Organifi Glow -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Clearlight Saunas Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Christine or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/goodtogo and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest on today's show is a man I met in India and immediately became intrigued with when he sat down to dinner with me and a friend, and began to delve into unlocking flow states in athletes through breath work. It turns out he had over two decades of experience in coaching professional athletes towards not only cultivating a winning mindset, but also customizing their training loads to their biomechanics and physiology, then optimizing body, mind, relationship and personal environment to skyrocket the careers of the Indian professional teams and athletes he was working with. His name is Shayamal Vallabhjee, and he describes his new book Breathe, Believe, Balance: A Guide to Self-discovery and Healing  as an "out-of-the-box approach" to performance enhancement. It is one part memoir and one part guide to self-discovery - an intimate account of the lessons Shayamal learned while growing up during South Africa's apartheid era, from living the life of a monk and traveling the globe with professional athletes. Using his knowledge and experience from the worlds of science, spirituality, and psychology, in this book, he takes you through this introspective and self-healing journey. From understanding the importance of self-love to decoding the science of healthy relationships; from learning to be emotionally present in every conversation to engineering your environment for success, Breathe, Believe, Balance helps you take a deeper look at your life. Offering a scientific analysis of the human psyche and packed with useful questionnaires, his book is your guide to self-transformation and personal mastery. Shayamal is a South African born Sports Scientist, Psychologist and High Performance Coach. He hold two masters degrees in Clinical and Organizational Psychology. He grew up in apartheid South Africa, where his dream of wanting to play sports for the country faced an insurmountable opponent in institutionalized segregation. Not quite ready to quit sport, he studied Sports & Exercise Science. After returning from the Cricket World Cup in 2003 (Technical Analyst of Indian Cricket Team), he realized that irrespective of one’s academic qualifications and experience, racism was going to be a barrier to growth for people of color. To escape the pain of discrimination, he lived a monastic life for just under four years at the Hare Krsna Temple in South Africa. During that time, he discovered the close parallels between modern psychology and ancient vedic philosophy. Shayamal has since studied the various spiritual philosophies and worked to bridge the gap between spirituality and psychology in an attempt to guide his clients - the worlds best athletes and CEOs. Shayamal is a 4x TEDx speaker, a recipient of the INK Fellowship, the Australia India Youth Fellowship, Men’s Health Trainer of the Year, and Wellness Guru of the Year 2019. He serves on the Global Advisory Board of Herbalife Nutrition, Adidas Running and the UK Risk Management Forum. He has authored four book on Sports Science and Motivation and lectured at academic institutes globally for more than a decade. As a motivational speaker, Shayamal has delivered more than 350 keynotes addresses. Shayamal has served as a consultant to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa , Kenyan Athletics Team, Indian Olympic Association, United Nations Youth Forums, and on the peer review board of numerous academic scientific journals.  He has been a High Performance Coach or Sports Scientist to the South Africa High Performance and Women’s Cricket Team, 2003 Indian World Cup Cricket Team, South Africa Davis Cup Team, Indian Davis Cup Team, Kings XI Punjab (IPL), Bengaluru FC (3 x Winners of Premier League in India), Jaipur Pink Panthers (Inaugural Kabaddi Champions), St Lucia Stars (Carribean Premier League). He has been the Sports Scientist with the Indian Contingent at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, London 2012 Olympics, Delhi Commonwealth Games, and 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. He has worked on the ATP Tennis Tour for six years with individuals like Mahesh Bhupathi (12 x Grand Slam Champion), Sania Mirza (6 x GS), Max Mirnyi (10 x GS), Gael Monfils, Marin Cilic (US Open Winner), and more. In 2012, he founded the HEAL Institute - Mumbai’s first Sports Science and Rehab practice. He exited the business in 2018 after it was acquired by Centrum Capital. He is currently the founder of QSV Inspiration Media - a digital content start up, seed funded by AR Rahman, Shekar Kapur and Samir Bangara. Shayamal has been featured as an expert on four National Geographic Documentaries, and has had his own shows on Star Sports and ESPN. During our podcast, we explore many concepts in the book and beyond, including: -Shayamal's journey to being a high-performance coach...09:55 Grew up during apartheid era of South Africa Wanted to play cricket at the national level, but was unable to due to his race and public policy Cricket Union paid for scholarship in sports science Went from a cricket player to a member of the medical staff for the national team Being a person of authority on the team forced Shayamal to "fast-track" his learning and growth In 2003 was hired as a technical analyst for the Indian national cricket team (analyzing biomechanics of team and opposition players) -How Shayamal analyzed biomechanics of athletes to strengthen his team, and exploit weaknesses of the opposition...14:22 High-speed digital cameras and patches to analyze movement Looking for changes in technique, managing chronic injury such as stress fractures This technology has changed professional sports, both competition and training Silicon Coach Pro Zone camera system -A victim of blatant racism, Shayamal reorganizes his life's priorities...18:20 Was short-listed for a position on the South African national team, only to realize it was to fulfill a minority quota Bitter with life, Shayamal moved into a Hare Krishna temple where he stayed for 3.5 years Suffered lack of sleep due to the temple's 3 am wakeup, forcing him to adjust his sleep schedule "Discipline is sticking with something long enough to break you before it makes you" -How systemic failure in the Indian athletic scene led to Shayamal's first entrepreneurial endeavor...22:43 Received an invite to work with the Indian national tennis team in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing Discovered indifference toward athletics Almost no resources were invested into the athletes' training, medical knowledge, etc. Poor decisions regarding logistics, coaching, etc. Shayamal views this as a more subtle, albeit real form of discrimination Founded the Heal Institute in 2012 Professor Tim Noakes from the University of Cape Town Episode #138: Tim Noakes Tells You How You Can Use The “Central Governor” To Tap Into Your Muscle’s Hidden Potential. Episode #173: Double Interview Super-Special with Tim Noakes: How To Use Your “Central Governor” and Electrolytes During Exercise. Episode #157: The Death of Gatorade – Should You Stop Using Electrolytes During Exercise? with Tim Noakes How You’re Being Manipulated By The Sports Drink Industry And What You Can Do About It – Audio Interview Transcript Lore of Running by Tim Noakes Central Governor Theory: the brain tells the body to slow down Need to understand the power of the mind to understand peak athletic performance Lessons learned as a monk in the temple (meditation, visualization, etc.) became useful Heal Institute opened 10 centers around India; Shayamal left in 2018 Why Shayamal hesitates to call himself a "biohacker"...28:35 The word "hack" has somewhat dubious origins Not trying to "hack" anything; trying to understand the best way to work with the body Respect the body, rather than "hack" the body "Hack" is thought of as a shortcut Understanding the Five Elements to keep the body in balance Water: "Eat" your water through water-rich foods Quench by Dr. Dana Cohen Quench: The Big “8 Glasses A Day” Water Myth, Why Water Isn’t The Best Way To Fully Hydrate & Much More! with Dr. Dana Cohen Air: Breathwork Stimulating parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems Space (fasting): Fasting is the primary form of detoxification and cleansing One of the only principles that are uniform in every religion and faith across the world If sick, food takes energy that could be used to heal the disease Hippocrates used fasting as a form of therapy Fire: Every life form on earth needs the sun to grow Draw energy from the sun via sun gazing early in the morning, or at sunset Sun-ripened foods absorb energy Cooking the food in earthen pots Earth: Eating plant based foods Understand what you're taking in, and how it affects the acid-base balance Understand the impact of sound on sleep Each room has an ambient sound (35-45 db) If sound is consistent, the brain will eventually block it out Niosh sound level meter app White noise machine in the room, slightly louder than the ambient noise in the room To understand the impact of a supplement on the body, take one at a time; check PH of urine 7-8 hours after -How to analyze and then optimize your personal environment... Two environments: External: Everything you see, taste, touch, hear Internal: your mind The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda 5 states of mind: First two are a direct result of one's environment (external and internal) Third, aware of environment, but awareness he can transcend it if he chooses to do so (cannot sustain for long times) Fourth Fifth, so enlightened they change the environment around them Novak Djokovic on beating Federer at Wimbledon: "There was a moment in the game...where if I had any chance of winning, I had to remove myself from that environment." Standardizing conditions while athletes are traveling Pillow [ology] Pluto Pillow Game Ready machine Norma Tec boots App that analyzes movement while athletes are performing Standardizing air quality is difficult Use a single floor for the team Stay away from exits or elevators Take away as many excuses from the athletes as possible -Testing blood and internal biomarkers...58:45 Lactic acid testing once per month Anaerobic threshold (Dr. Peter Attia) Quantify the physiological ceiling Psychology kicks in once the physiological ceiling has been hit -Optimizing circadian rhythmicity and beating jet lag while traveling...1:02:25 Lumos Tech sleeping mask Compression socks and other garments Fast while on the plane Liquid ketone esters Ketone Aid HVMN -The importance of relationships when optimizing the environment of a high performer...1:05:22 Relationship between athlete and coach makes all the difference The better an athlete is, the harder it is to push him out of his comfort zone Help them understand who they are, then what it takes to get the most out of them Coach's job is to keep them pushing when the brain tells the body to slow down The environment inside a locker room is everything for a team's performance Two mental states in which an athlete works: Confidence bordering on arrogance and humility The coach is crucial to finding the proper balance -What new technologies and practices Shayamal is excited about right now...1:11:36 Next 1-2 decades will see massive shifts in human physiology not seen before Understanding human physiology in a non-invasive way Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (tells muscle fiber types) Taking testing from the lab to the field Challenge whether the difference between 4th place and gold medal is purely psychological, or if there are physical elements to consider Sweat analyses Personalized nutrition, supplementation, understanding of the body Dermatoglyphics test Shayamal's supplemental info sent via email mentioned at the end of the podcast -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Shayamal Vallabhjee: Breathe, Believe, Balance: A Guide to Self-discovery and Healing Other books by Shayamal - The Handbook of Cricket Drills - Lessons from the Wild -Goan cuisine / Goan cookbooks -Niosh sound level meter app -GameReady compression/ice device for recovery -LumosTech Smart Sleep Mask -Dermatoglyphics Multiple Intelligence Test -Shayamal's supplemental info sent via email mentioned at the end of the podcast Episode sponsors: -Kion Omega -JOOVV -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Ra Optics Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Shayamal or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/shayamal and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.