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Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 21min

Everything You Need To Know About How To Use Hydrogen Water: Timing, Dosing, Delivery Mechanisms, Hydrogen Tablets, Hydrogen Water Machines, Hydrogen Inhalers & Much More!

My guest on today's show, Robert Slovak, devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He took his astronautical and mechanical engineering degrees and decided to pursue the research of reverse osmosis with his brother Jack. The dynamic duo were considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology.           After retiring from the corporate world, Robert left for Brazil to bring advanced water technology. While working in the rainforest he became sick with gastrointestinal illness due to unsanitary eating conditions in the small village. It was then he was taken to a biologist who had given him something called "Quinton Marine Plasma" to quickly eliminate the affliction. Robert left the Brazilian biologist the following morning convinced he had uncovered one of the greatest medicines of history, an imported marine solution from Spain.           But Robert went on to do plenty more, as we discuss in our previous episode "Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium-Depleted Water & Much More!". In that episode, we discussed: -Which water filter is best?-Should you add minerals to my water?-What Robert thinks about alkaline water.-What is structured water?-Hydrogen-rich water? -Deuterium-depleted water (DDW)?-And much more... In today's show, Robert and I decided to take a much deeper dive into hydrogen water, which I also discussed in very good detail with Tyler Lebaron of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute in the episode "The 30 Year Old Scientist Phenom Who Runs a 2:30 Marathon, Deadlifts 420 Pounds & Drinks Hydrogen Enriched Water."         During our discussion you'll discover:         -Robert's history with hydrogen (H2) and water...11:15         -How H2 is unique among other compounds...25:18         -How H2 affects inflammatory pathways in the body...34:42         -Hydrogen administration methods...45:18         -How Robert used H2 to heal serious injury in miraculous time...55:37         -How H2 tablets work, and what to look for in them...1:02:45         -Proper timing and dosage of H2...1:12:04         And much more!         Episode sponsors: Kion, Joovv, Organifi, Powerdot       waterandwellness.com  bengreenfieldfitness.com/allthingshydrogenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 30, 2020 • 1h 24min

Beyond Fasting: How To Biohack Your Fast To Accelerate Fat Loss, Stave Off Carbohydrate Cravings & Enhance Cellular Autophagy.

Dr. Pompa, a respected leader in fasting, discusses the benefits of fasting and his book 'Beyond Fasting'. They explore training, races, weight loss resistance, genetic adaptations, biohacks, and fasting for children.
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May 28, 2020 • 1h 23min

Q&A 412: Is Cholesterol In Coffee Bad (& How To Make Your Coffee As Healthy As Possible), What To Do About Low Progesterone, Carbs Impact On Your Immune System & Much More!

News Flashes - follow Ben on Twitter for more...7:37         The whole problem with this “coffee could be bad for you depending on how you brew it” article is that it assumes the cholesterols in coffee are problematic, which they are not, and are in fact one of the reasons coffee is good for your brain and Coffee consumption and mortality from cardiovascular diseases and total mortality: Does the brewing method matter? Lipid levels are paramount to performance. In a study of over 100 lipid profiles of elite athletes in Olympic sports, VO2 max was positively correlated to HDL and Total Cholesterol/HDL  ratio. Cate Shanahan's thoughts on "Can HDL Over 60 Protect You From Coronavirus?".       Episode sponsors: Kion, Butcher Box, JOOVV, Seed Daily Synbiotic Listener Q&A:       Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) vs. Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)...45:11       Tips on increasing progesterone levels...57:55       Do Jaw Exercisers Work?...1:12:14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 23, 2020 • 1h 5min

The Future Of Corporate Wellness: What A Cutting-Edge, Gold-Standard Executive & Employee Health Program Should Look Like.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/livetimeless Let's face it.     Corporate wellness programs are old-school and outdated, including...     ...cafeteria and nutrition programs that simply advise you to "eat more lean protein" or "consume more fruits and vegetables"...     ...yearly basic doctor checkups with almost zero motivation, accountability, feedback or utilization of advanced lab and biometric testing...     ...lack of advanced biohacks in the workplace, or attention paid to hidden environmental assailants that affect energy and the company's bottom line, such as air, light, water and electricity...     ...it's time that changed, and my guests on today's podcast are doing just that, through their new, advanced corporate wellness program called "Live Timeless".     Alexander von Gramatzki grew up playing soccer in Europe where he had a chance to play alongside legends like Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Tony Kroos. During his youth soccer career he was connected to advanced wellness technologies to get him intimately attuned with his optimal state of performance. Even though Alex ended his youth soccer career to pursue education and business, his ability to find a high performing state resulted in him being able to work in a state of flow. As a result of being able to function at high levels, Alex was fortunate to find opportunities that allowed him to earn millions of dollars starting at the age of 23. Due to his achievements he was then the youngest person to be accepted into and graduate from the Wharton Schools 2-year long Executive General Management Program. His focus is now on bringing wellness technologies and health tests into the workplace so that companies can get their employees more attuned with their body and mind.         During our discussion, you'll discover: -Alex's history with health and biohacking...8:00       -How to package individual protocols and biohacks into a comprehensive corporate wellness program...13:54       -How to share collective results while maintaining individual's privacy...30:16       -Boots on the ground; how this system is implemented...45:12       -The future of corporate wellness...53:11       Episode sponsors: Kion, JOOVV, Butcher Box, Seed Daily SynbioticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 21, 2020 • 1h 23min

Which Genes Impact Your Longevity The Most? How To Decode Your Genes & Unlock Key Insights To Living Longer & Aging Well (+Bonus Coronavirus Genetic Analysis Information!).

My guest on today's show, Joe Cohen of SelfHacked, first appeared on the episode "How To Decode Your Genome, Unlock The Nitty-Gritty Details Behind Your DNA, Discover Your Good Genes, Your Bad Genes & More.", then later on "32 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve, Fine-Tune Your Nervous System & Self-Hack Your Hormones."  Joe Cohen won the genetic lottery of bad genes. As a kid, he suffered from inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and other issues that were poorly understood in both conventional and alternative medicine. Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, Joe decided to embark on a journey of self-experimentation and self-learning to improve his health--something that has since become known as “biohacking”. With thousands of experiments and Pubmed articles under his belt, Joe founded SelfHacked, the resource that was missing when he needed it. SelfHacked now gets millions of monthly readers. Joe is a thriving entrepreneur, author and speaker. He is the CEO of SelfHacked, SelfDecode and LabTestAnalyzer. His mission is to help people gain access to the most up-to-date, unbiased, and science-based ways to optimize their health. Joe has been studying health sciences for 17 years and has read over 30,000 PubMed articles. He's given consultations to over 1000 people who have sought his health advice. After completing the pre-med requirements at university, he founded SelfHacked because he wanted to make a big impact in improving global health. He's written hundreds of science posts, multiple books on improving health, and speaks at various health conferences. He's keen on building a brain-trust of top scientists who will improve the level of accuracy of health content on the web. He's also founded SelfDecode and LabTestAnalyzer, popular genetic and lab software tools to improve health. At SelfDecode, Joe has recently launched a longevity tool that allows you to live longer by knowing how to take actionable steps based on your genes. You can order tests here. Use code BEN to get a 10% discount. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Joe is handling the coronavirus while living in Tel Aviv, Israel...9:24 Affected populations are very different from that of the Spanish Flu of 1918 Relatively young and healthy, not worried about it at all Personal life insurance policy: Pulse oximeter Oxygen concentrator (use code BEN100 for a $100 discount) Ben uses a hyperbaric chamber Ozone generator (use code BEN100 for a $100 discount) Pay close attention to oxygenation and anti viral strategies -How SelfDecode differs from 23andMe and other genetic tools currently available...13:12 SelfDecode focuses on different topics: longevity, mood, sleep, etc. 23andMe doesn't give specific recommendations on how to improve your genes SelfDecode makes recommendations based on priorities based on an individual's genes 23andMe sells the data of their customers for drug R&D SelfDecode business model is to give updates, to remain engaged w/ genetic data -Tips for maximizing the value of a gene analysis...18:30 Good science is vital Curation Do they give recommendations Polygenic Risk Score: Using multiple genes and SNPs to determine if the genes are increasing your risk in any way Receive updates on the science regularly Comprehensiveness on the number of genes and SNPs tested Diet reports -Common concerns about the reliability of genetic testing...27:50 Tommy Wood interview "Gene Testing Does More Harm Than Good, What You Need to Know" JAMA article: "The Need to Improve the Clinical Utility of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests Either Too Narrow or Too Broad" Look at multiple variants in a gene The more specific the results, the better you can determine the best course of action Pay attention to your genes; pay closer attention to how the body responds to certain lifestyle factors Pay attention lab results and symptoms Book: The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen Book: Genius Foods by Max Lugavere -Why Ben would rather play with his kids than live forever...40:00 Ben is on the low side of SRT1, one of the primary sirtuin genes associated w/ longevity Resveratrol may be a recommended supplement, particularly w/ NAD BGF podcast w/ Dr. Mercola on EMF's Organic blueberry powder Pterostilbene Two genes that showed shorter telomere length (OBFC1) Meditation Astragalus Cold thermogenesis, sauna, sunlight therapy are good for sirtuins Look at atherogenic index over the LDL cholesterol counts TP53 - mostly associated w/ cancer, as well as longevity -Joe's response to the claim that some cells may be cytotoxic...52:49 Book: The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino The totality of research suggests this is not the case Book: Nourishment by Fred Provenza -Effective ways to mitigate telomere shortening...56:20 Psychological stress is a big factor Meditation Green tea (15% off of $60 minimum purchase) Intermittent fasting Mediterranean Diet Ben has 4 variants that cause the OBFC1 gene (associated w/ telomere shortening) TAM818 and TA65 NMN and NAD Spectracell for telomere measurements Epitalon peptide was particularly efficacious for Ben in maintaining telomere length International Peptide Society Tailor Made Compounding -Inflammatory markers in Ben's test results...1:05:00 Interleukin 10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine Bioavailable curcuminoid is more able to enter the bloodstream and cross the blood brain barrier Kion Flex Kettle and Fire bone broth BGF podcast w/ Thomas Delauer (purathrive) Longvida Curcumin Theracurcumin -An intelligent approach to IGF-1...1:09:30 Don't obsess over it to where you're sacrificing quality of life Intermittent fasting 12-16 hrs daily Dinner to dinner once a month -Genetic analysis for risk of acquiring the coronavirus...1:16:20 Are Some People More Susceptible to Coronavirus Infection? (ACE2) ACE2 and TMPRSS2 variants and expression as candidates to sex and country differences in COVID-19 severity in Italy ARDS (Acute respiratory distress syndrome) is how people are dying from COVID-19 Ways to block the effects of the ACE2 gene:  Zinc acetate lozenges Black ant extract is high in zinc Ashwagandha (may help w/ respiratory endurance) Vitamin D Resources from this episode: -The ozone machine that Ben uses - Quantum 5 Ozone Generator (use code BEN100 for a $100 discount) -The HBOT unit that Ben uses (use code BEN for... $250 off Respiro chamber (full price is $14,200) $500 off Vitaeris (full price $21,900) $750 off Quamvis (full price $25,900) $2500 off Fortius hard chamber (full price $89,900) Concentrators are $1900-  $250 off purchased with a chamber -AncestryDNA -23andMe -Tommy Wood interview "Gene Testing Does More Harm Than Good, What You Need to Know" -JAMA article: "The Need to Improve the Clinical Utility of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests Either Too Narrow or Too Broad" -Ben's anti-aging smoothie -Book: Nourishment by Fred Provenza -Book: The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino -International Peptide Society - Tailor Made Compounding -Purathrive Curcumin Gold -ACE2 and TMPRSS2 variants and expression as candidates to sex and country differences in COVID-19 severity in Italy -Are Some People More Susceptible to Coronavirus Infection? (ACE2) -Ashwaganda from Kuaui Organic Farmacy (use code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount) -Lost Empire Herbs Black Ant Extract Episode sponsors: -Kion Coffee: Carefully selected and roasted for taste, purity, high antioxidants and health. BGF listeners receive a 20% discount when you use discount code: BGF20 -Organifi Red Juice: Enjoy all the benefits of the 11 superfoods and their micronutrients that help increase resting metabolism, support cardiovascular health, and remove toxins to turn back the hands of time! Receive a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: "BENG20" -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 up to $20 when you begin a new membership using my link. -Powerdot: Relieve your pain, Recover faster from workouts, build muscle and endurance to help you accelerate past those training plateaus and feel great doing it. Get 20% off your order when you use discount code: BEN Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Joe or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 16, 2020 • 1h 19min

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).

bengreenfieldfitness.com/allinyourmouth           I don't go to a regular dentist.         Matter of fact, for reasons you'll discover in this podcast episode, I wouldn't personally step foot near a "regular" dentist's office.         Instead, because I understand how profound an impact my teeth, gums, tongue and oral cavity have on my entire biological system, I only work with a holistic, biological dentist.         Due to my strong interest in this matter of dental health and holistic dentistry, I recently read a fantastic new book entitled "It's All in Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness" written by my guest on today's show, Dr. Dominik Nischwitz.       Challenging conventional dental wisdom that views the teeth as separate from the rest of the body, and conventional dental practices that often cause more harm than good, my podcast guest today, Dr. Nischwitz himself, lays out:           -The latest research on the microbiome and the mouth -Critical information on the dangers of root canals and amalgam fillings -The important role of nutrition in oral health and hygiene -A clarion call for a new approach to dentistry -And much more.           During our discussion, you'll discover:           -Dominik and Ben share their personal oral care regimen...6:53           -An overview of holistic or biological dentistry...23:46           -The link between the nervous system and the teeth...38:50           -Whether or not wisdom teeth really need to be removed...50:56           -How chewing assists with the production of TH-17 immune factor cells...58:42           -What are pellicles, and how saliva helps take care of them...1:07:48           -How to find a holistic dentist near you...1:20:46           bengreenfieldfitness.com/allinyourmouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 14, 2020 • 1h 14min

Your Pelvic Floor "Power Source": The Hidden Key to Ignite Your Core, Empower Your Body, Release Stress, and Realign Your Life.

Celebrity trainer Lauren Roxburgh discusses the pelvic floor's impact on the body, core strength, gut health, and stress reduction. Topics cover pelvic floor therapy, upper core importance, cranial sacral connection, and nervous system health.
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May 9, 2020 • 1h 4min

The Only Skill That Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner.

Ben Greenfield Life: Jonathan Levi, Author of 'The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner' unveils a powerful, neuroscience-based approach to reading faster, remembering more, and learning more effectively. Topics include the ideal learning model, becoming a 'super learner,' using visualization in learning, and more!
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May 7, 2020 • 1h 14min

Q&A 411: The Effects Of Cold & Heat On Blood Glucose, A New Way To Increase Heat Shock Proteins, Ben's Weekly Routine, The Effects Of 5G On Respiration & Much More!

Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Just use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.         News flashes...8:40         How to use your phone in airplane mode while tethered to an ethernet cable...       A new strategy to increase heat shock proteins       A mountable toilet system for personalized health monitoring via the analysis of excreta         Listener questions:       The Effects Of 5G On Respiration...31:38       How To Use Hydrogen Tablets...50:58         How Much Work Is Too Much?...58:14       bengreenfieldfitness.com/411 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 2, 2020 • 1h 18min

The Health Habits, Rituals, Routines, Biohacks, Foods, Supplements, Workouts, and Success Secrets of Brendon Burchard.

According to Forbes and SUCCESS magazines, my guest on today's show - Brendon Burchard - is “the world’s leading high performance coach” and "one of the most watched, followed and quoted personal development trainers in history.” O, the Oprah Magazine, named him "one of the most influential leaders in the field of personal growth.” Brendon is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books include High Performance Habits, The Motivation Manifesto, The Charge, The Millionaire Messenger, and Life’s Golden Ticket. An online education pioneer, Brendon has also released over 20 personal development courses on topics like motivation, confidence, habits, and productivity, which have been taken by over 2,000,000 students in 190 countries. His online videos have been viewed over 300 million times. His podcast, The Brendon Show, debuted at #1 on iTunes across all categories and for five years has regularly been in the top 20 of health/self- help But what many people don't know about Brendon is he is incredibly passionate about and knowledgeable in the realm of health and biohacking. And that's exactly what we dive into in today's show. In our discussion, you'll hear: How a near death experience instantly changed Brendon's outlook from hopeless despair to a life of intention...6:30 Brendon's morning routine...26:10 How the coronavirus pandemic has revealed or exposed people's health and wellness readiness...42:53 Brendon's top biohacks...50:00 Brendon's sleep routine, and how it changes during an event...55:14 What books Brendon has read to keep his perspective in the right place during the Coronavirus pandemic...1:08:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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