Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

Craig Ramsay is here to show us that we no longer have to stress out over an intense workout regimen, and that building our physical and emotional fitness can be a fun and enjoyable process. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST It's no secret that exercise can be overwhelming when we go into it with the all-or-nothing mentality. This approach can lead to health activities that don't resonate with us emotionally and cause us to quit when we don't attain certain fitness goals. We can avoid this situation by finding fun and healthy ways to improve our fitness no matter where we are, and by building more excitement and laughter into the process. When we engage in workouts that really light us up inside and let go of the stress that comes with always having to be perfect, we are going to thrive emotionally, become healthier, and transform our physique. The Importance of Posture Most people are unaware of their poor posture and movement habits, and this can have a greater impact on our health than we realize. We don't have to seek out a yoga or pilates class to improve our posture and ability to stretch.  We can start to increase our awareness for how we move and better our bodies' alignment by using certain techniques right away. Craig recommends that we picture holding a washcloth in the back part of our armpit. Simply doing this is going to help us elevate the chest, push the shoulders back and down, and allow us to breathe better and fuel our bodies with more oxygen. This improvement in our posture will help us move throughout our day with intention, intensity, and purpose.   Stretch: A Reason To Wine When Craig trained the women from the hit TV show on Bravo, "The Real Housewives," they allowed him to change their workouts and also their eating plans, but had 1 very serious stipulation: He was not allowed to take away their wine! Since Craig was a trained contortionist, ballet dancer, and stretching expert, he had no problem coming up with a fun way to incorporate the ladies' love for wine and his love for stretching and moving the body. Craig knew about the scientific research showing that minimal amounts of wine can have benefits to our health and also chemically improve our ability to stretch.  That is when his new exercise class was born: Stretch - A Reason To Wine! His class includes a 5 wine tasting flight, which he pairs together with a stretch that matches the taste and experience of each wine.  He finds his participants feeling great, becoming more comfortable in a social fitness environment, and having a wonderful time in the process. Click Here To Learn More About Craig's Class "Stretch: A Reason To Wine" Listen to WFF o10 As Craig Uncovers: His origin story and background that kept him heavily involved in a fit & active environment His experiences on Reality TV that showed him the true power of being vulnerable Why he feels the bodybuilding industry has done an injustice to our views on health and wellness He shows us how we can have a life, live a life, and look incredible all the while How he was able to help his mom cope with her Fibromyalgia Why enjoyable exercise will impact our overall health and wellness How we can get through emotional blocks and start building our fitness The importance of having fun and laughing during exercise Why letting go of our emotional weight will help us let go of physical weight How Craig finds balance in his busy lifestyle How we can use technology to uplevel the human experience Why the all-or-nothing approach can be damaging to our health and wellness About Craig Ramsay Craig Ramsay is an internationally recognized fitness expert, exercise programmer and author known for his unique, effective, and entertaining fitness methods. Ramsay’s other passions include hockey, training as a contortionist, dancing, and theater. Links From Today's Show Craig Ramsay Website Facebook Twitter Stretch: A Reason To Wine Newlyweds: The First Year Thintervention Vanderpump Rules Shahs of Sunset Jackie Warner Bravo TV Shows The Bodies Exhibit Modius Health Royal Winnipeg Ballet Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode (Powerful Beyond Measure) Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities (Powerful Beyond Measure) Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

In today's fast paced society driven by the "hustle and grind" mentality, sleep is usually the first thing to go. With the demands of the modern world, what practical steps for sleep hygiene can we practice every day to get the most emotional, physical, and spiritual fulfillment we need to live life well? Everyone knows that a good night's sleep will make us feel better, but science is showing the impacts from chronic sleep deprivation are more far-reaching than we realize. Not only will a lack of quality rest affect mood, feelings, and overall wellness, but it can also degrade our memory, decision-making abilities, life expectancy, and so much more. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST If we want to make drastic improvements to our mental and physical wellness, we get to ask ourselves an imperative question: How can we remedy our sleep habits and lifestyle to maximize our wellness and live life to our fullest potential?  On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Dr. Kirk Parsley, author of the upcoming book "Sleep To Win." During this exclusive, in-person interview, Dr. Parsley uncovers the tools and strategies we need to receive all the benefits that come from making sleep a priority in our lives.   Sleep To Win: Get 10% off your box of Sleep Remedy use code WF10 at checkout Listen To Episode 125 As Dr. Parsley Uncovers: How he met and developed a friendship with Robb Wolf How an impromptu interview brought him into the world of podcasting Learn about his journey from a Navy MD to his own wellness coaching practice Why he has always had a problem with simply "following the rules" How we can begin to prevent disease instead of just diagnosing and treating our ailments His dietary evolution that led him to a Paleo whole-foods style of eating The fact that traditional medical school focuses on diagnosing disease, and fails to teach proper strategies for nutrition, sleep, exercise, and how to optimize our health Why his Navy Seal patient's health and memory started to fade at a young age Why a restful night's sleep can add massive productivity to our days The data that shows fewer traffic accidents occur when school starts later in the day The ways our lifestyle can lead to years of sleep deprivation Why children receiving more sleep reduces delinquency, drug use, emotional disturbance, and injury in sports The striking similarities in the symptoms of ADHD and sleep deprivation How sleep debt causes improper function in the prefrontal cortex What he calls the 3 components of sleep How overstimulation in today's society affects our sleep and wellness The difference between our circadian and ultradian rhythms The importance of getting practical with our time management How sleep can affect our conscious awareness The importance of reducing our blue-light intake a few hours before going to bed The neurochemicals and processes that prepare our bodies for sleep How we can use supplementation and technology to get better rest The benefits of using a sleep journal Why technology, supplementation, and hacks can help improve sleep, but our lifestyle is the most important driving factor How getting better sleep can lead to weight loss Why sleep deprivation will affect our willpower and lead to decision fatigue Top 3 Takeaways From Dr. Parsley Technology and supplementation can aid us in receiving better sleep, but our lifestyle is the driving factor for ensuring proper rest and wellness. We have to make sleep a priority to build better health.  We can do this by eliminating activities that are non-essential and delegating tasks to free up more time. The first prerequisite to improving our sleep is to understand the value and benefits it will add to our lives. Power Quotes From Dr. Parsley "We need to do things that scare and push ourselves." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "There's a reason why professional sports have seasons. We need to recover." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "It's completely irresponsible to diagnose somebody with ADHD if they are not receiving adequate sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "In Western Civilization, 85-90% of us are carrying around some kind of sleep debt." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "We have to realize that we can't do everything, and slow down when necessary." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "The first prerequisite to getting proper rest is to value the benefits of sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To prepare for sleep, we have to decrease our interaction with the environment." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To improve our sleep hygiene, we have to value, plan, and schedule our sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To me, health is having the energy, vitality, and ability to do the things I desire." - Dr. Kirk Parsley   Dr. Parsley's New Book: "Sleep To Win" Description: Kirk R. Parsley, M.D. is a former Navy SEAL, turned physician, turned physician for the SEALs, turned health optimization consultant, turned performance enhancement and optimization coach for the most performant humans on the planet. Dr. Parsley describes why sleep is the most underused performance enhancement tool available. He details his personal, clinical, and professional development into one of the world's most respected sleep improvement experts. This book will give you the understanding of how sleep affects all aspects of performance. Whether you are a shift worker, transcontinental pilot, first responder, military, entrepreneur, corporate executive, professional athlete, or a stay at home parent, we ALL have performance goals. This Book describes how, when, where, and how much to sleep--in order to improve your performance in any area of your life. These techniques have helped A-list celebrities, physicians, teachers, professional athletes, and everyone in between. You will learn a step-by-step process to get the most performance and joy out of your life, while simultaneously reducing your risk of death and disease from all causes. Preorder Dr. Parsley's new book: "Sleep To Win" About Dr. Parsley Kirk Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehabilitation center. He is a former SEAL, and received his Medical Degree from Bethesda, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 2004. He interned in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego in 2005 and subsequently completed a Navy residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine in 2006. Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and has served as Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization. His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as “inevitable” in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clients achieve the highest quality of life possible, and realize their health, performance, and longevity goals. Resources Mentioned From Josh & Dr. Kirk Parsley Sleep To Win: Get 10% off your box of Sleep Remedy use code WF10 at checkout Dr. Kirk Parsley: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Dr. Parsley's "Sleep Remedy" supplement Robb Wolf - "Wired To Eat" Dr. Parsley's episode on "The Paleo Solution Podcast" Robb Wolf's Podcast: "The Paleo Solution" Navy Seals NSW Events Jack Lallane Books Jocko Willink's Podcast Start School Later Group DSM-5 William Dement Iris F.lux Oura Ring sleep tracker Ben Greenfield Fitness  Robert M. Sapolsky: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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With the array of health tools at our disposal in today's digital landscape, how can we use wellness technology in a new era to create and maintain better health? From the apps that track our sleep and movement to the genetic testing that can help us design the ideal eating plan, our world is filled with powerful tools to quantify our lives. It's fascinating that we can monitor so many aspects of our lifestyle and utilize various tools to accelerate our health and healing, but we also must ask a very important question: With advances in our digital world, how exactly do we use these new technologies to ensure long-term health and behavior change?  On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Justin Andrews Founder of AXON, Co-Founder of Mind Pump Media, and Yaron Hadad, the Co-Creator and Chief Science Officer of Nutrino. During this exclusive, in-person interview in San Jose at the Mind Pump Studio, we discuss how to cross the bridge between having the data and tools and knowing what to do with them.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  Axon™ - Revolutionary, Smart, Effort-Measuring Fitness Tool Click Here To Become A Founding Member: Get The AXON On Kickstarter Today   The Future of Diet & Exercise: Justin Andrews & Yaron Hadad How Justin found the inspiration to create the Axon Stick Nutrino and FoodPrint's extensive data and tracking abilities How wellness technologies are helping to shape public health policies Nutrino's ability to help us understand how our individual bodies react to different foods choices How to utilize wellness technology and biofeedback for improving our health Ways we can repurpose these distracting technologies to create a healthier lifestyle Hear about Yaron's health journey towards veganism after experimenting with 24 different diets Ways to avoid the traps of nutritional misinformation Learn about new technologies for appetite suppression, meditation, and measuring the molecular structure of food Exercise techniques to alleviate aches and pains by increasing our mobility How to ensure we don't solidify improper movement patterns during exercise Why attempting to make numerous lifestyle changes at the same time can be unsustainable How the Axon Stick can support neuromuscular recruitment and can help put our joints at ease The future of AI that will revolutionize the coaching and wellness world. How to transcend negative biases towards wellness technology Ways to use avoid distraction in a technology filled world How we can utilize tech to regulate our bad habits The ways that insurance companies are adjusting their policies to incentivize health tracking How Nutrino can help us plan meals while traveling The use of wellness technology to guide our mindfulness practices How to cross the bridge between having the data and knowing what to do with it How we can increase mobility and regain function in our joints Top 3 Takeaways From Justin And Yaron We can use wellness technology to help guide our wellness and increase our activity, rather than becoming distracted and sedentary through our devices. Learning more about our own body gives us more power and control over our lives. It's great to have the tracking ability and data to monitor our health, but we have to know what to do with this information to create lasting change. Power Quotes From The Show "Start with small achievable health goals, and dial in your consistency." - Justin Andrews "We can get biofeedback in so many different forms, but we have to be consistent, track, and apply it towards our improvement" - Justin Andrews "The same technology that has made us sedentary, is now giving us back the accountability that it took away from us ." - Josh Trent "For the first time in history, we can actually measure how foods affect the body." - Yaron Hadad "We get to live our lives with out depending on the technology, but using it to enhance our experience." - Josh Trent "It's not just about how much tension we can produce, it's about holding, sustaining, and releasing the tension with control." - Justin Andrews "The more you know about yourself, the more power you have as a person." - Justin Andrews "In today's modern world, it's really our own decision not to live a healthy lifestyle." - Justin Andrews "Artificial Intelligence will soon play a major part in our health practices." - Yaron Hadad "I have seen the benefits of having a life that is helped, guided, and supported by technology." - Josh Trent About Justin Andrews Description: Justin has an incredible passion to disrupt the personal training industry and create ground breaking programs and tools that fitness professionals and clients alike can benefit from. The fitness industry in general needs a massive face lift to speak more to the generation growing up with a more advanced technology tool kit. Justin’s approach is to create programs that utilize technology as it advances and cut through the millions of options people face every day when seeking specific information relating to their fitness needs. The great thing about where we are today is how easy it is to access information, the bad part about accessing all this information is how much misinformation is out there to weed through. As a health and fitness professional with a proven track record here in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Justin Andrews will keep working tirelessly to keep people educated and connected to quality personal trainers long into the future. Check out Justin's Instagram page HERE. About Yaron Hadad Yaron is a mathematician and a physicist, and the chief scientist and a co-founder of Nutrino. He’s worked in a number of scientific areas, primarily in general relativity, integrable systems, partial differential equations, and the foundations of quantum theory. Yaron’s current work and research in Nutrino is a brave attempt to form a new interdisciplinary field he likes to call “mathematical nutrition.” Resources Mentioned From Justin and Yaron: Justin Andrews Facebook Instagram Linkedin Yaron Hadad Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mind Pump Media Facebook Twitter Nutrino Jonathan Lipnik, co-founder of Nutrino The Axon Stick SDSU "What The Health" Health Magazine Powerdot Modius Muse meditation headband SCIO by consumer physics 24 Hour Fitness Dr. Faygenholtz Stick Yoga NASM FRC Dr. Andreo A. Spina Dexcom continuous glucose monitors Medtronic Robb Wolf's "Wired To Eat" Dan Pardi: HumanOS Mark Sisson Powerdot Muscle Stimulator Tom Bilyeu: Impact Theory Wim Hof meditation techniques Nir Eyal - "Hooked" Brain.fm John Hancock Insurance Orange Theory Fitness Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on wellness technology? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life. The Future of Diet & Exercise With Justin Andrews & Yaron Hadad  

With the volume of noise in our modern world that distracts and arouses the egoic mind, how do we awaken more consciousness so we can discover our deeper purpose? We often fall prey to short-term solutions like drugs, alcohol, or social media to cover up the real feelings and desires we hold in our heart. While these mental and emotional band-aids make us feel better in the moment, they don't actually get to root of the deeper issue. If we want to get in touch with our true inner voice and find greater meaning and fulfillment, we get to ask a profound question: How can we shift our consciousness and overcome the allure of the egoic mind's temporary band-aids to powerfully show up and own the day? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Aubrey Marcus, founder of Onnit. During this exclusive, in-person interview, Aubrey uncovers the tools and strategies we need to reconcile our egoic delusions, shed limiting beliefs, and heighten our conscious awareness. Listen To Episode 123 As Aubrey Uncovers: How to stop the mind from gravitating towards self-destructive thought patterns Why the problems of the mind dissolve once we shift our ego driven identity towards our conscious awareness The value of asking questions and seeking the truth The problems associated with organized religion and dogmatic beliefs The ways that psychedelic experiences helped Aubrey tap into the essence beyond his physical form How Aubrey's philosophical views played into the creation of Onnit How a plant medicine journey gave Aubrey a clear vision for what Onnit could become Finding a quality practitioner for an Ayahuasca healing, and what we need to know about "Jungle Law" The ways we can heal the incessant thought patterns created by the egoic mind How Aubrey define's his life purpose, and how he remains true to his ethos The importance of adopting the principle of unicity Why focusing on yourself is not necessarily selfish, and how it can benefit the greater good How to embrace and enjoy life while maintaining a healthy sense of detachment What we can learn from the Toltec saying that "death is our wisest advisor" Why Aubrey decided to change his name at the age of 30 How to stop identifying with our scared ego that lives in a state of constant worry The internal and external benefits of remaining in a state of non-judgement How to mentally and emotionally rewrite the traumatic events of our past How to heal past memories, by encoding them with different emotional states Ways to let go of past guilt we may still be carrying around How to develop and a deeper sense of confidence How float tanks can slow down the mind and help expand our conscious awareness Methods for tapping into our creative nature, and finding our state of flow How taking naps can help us become more efficient throughout the day What fuels Aubrey's purpose to affect human consciousness The far-reaching benefits of taking 6 deep breaths How the breath can help us access consciousness Ways we can develop more confidence in our sexuality How we can reconcile delusions and limiting beliefs Why we should aim for 35 sleep cycles a week How to get rid of irrational fears that carry no real danger Ways we can develop better communication with our bodies Top 3 Takeaways From Aubrey Marcus When we tap into our conscious awareness we can reconcile our egoic delusions,  shed limiting beliefs, and heighten our intuition. We can use the breath as an efficient and elegant solution to alter our consciousness. Developing a healthy sense of detachment will help us enjoy the simple pleasures of the world, without letting them dictate our lives and emotions.  Power Quotes From Aubrey Marcus   "Philosophy bridges the gap between religion and practicality." - Aubrey Marcus "Problems of the mind dissolve when our point of identity shifts from egoic delusions to our conscious awareness." - Aubrey Marcus "I have been shaped into a tool to help elevate human consciousness." - Aubrey Marcus "Breath can be the most elegant solution to alter our consciousness." - Aubrey Marcus "You can't have confidence if your spirituality is made of tin foil and you've never actually put it in the fire." - Aubrey Marcus "You can't succeed by profiting off of someone else's loss." - Aubrey Marcus "We need to appreciate the value of knowledge, asking questions, and seeking the truth." - Aubrey Marcus "Buy the fancy clothes and wear the fancy watch, but ultimately know that it's silly.  Know that if you had to dangle them over a bridge and drop them in the water, that we could do it with a laugh and not with pain." - Aubrey Marcus   The Aubrey Marcus Podcast Description: I've always believed to play any game well, you best know what all the buttons do. As an entrepreneur, athlete, and consciousness explorer I've spent a lifetime pressing all the proverbial buttons in the game of life, and the Aubrey Marcus Podcast is a venue to bring forward the lessons learned from triumph and disaster. We bring in world class guests to discuss how you can support your body, turn resistance to assistance, harness the potential of your mind and emotions, and cultivate a battle tested spirituality without all the BS. But most importantly we have some fun while we do it. Follow me on social @AubreyMarcus, and for more on the tools of human optimization check out @Onnit. View The Podcast In iTunes About Aubrey Marcus AUBREY MARCUS FOUNDED ONNIT IN 2010 as a nutritional supplements brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Aubrey Marcus has since grown Onnit into an industry leader, providing innovative peak performance supplements, foods, fitness equipment, and apparel. A 20 YEAR NATIVE OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Aubrey graduated from the University of Richmond in 2004 with a degree in philosophy and classical civilization. He soon founded a boutique marketing firm, specializing in brand development and eCommerce. It was during these seven years running the agency that Aubrey conceived of Onnit. INSPIRED BY HIS LIFELONG EXPERIENCE as a multi-sport athlete — as well as his background in ancient philosophy — his goal was to create a company that empowered people to achieve their fullest human potential. With the launch of the firm’s flagship supplement Alpha BRAIN in 2011, Onnit was born. In addition to the range of products offered on Onnit.com, Onnit is sole owner of Black Swan Yoga, four-time winner of the Best Yoga in Austin. Austin is also home to the Onnit Academy Gym, featuring DeFranco's Gym and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu at the Onnit Academy. Aubrey is currently the host of two celebrated podcasts: The Aubrey Marcus Podcast and the Total Human Optimization. He regularly makes appearances on a variety of media outlets, including the Joe Rogan Experience, The Jason Ellis Show, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and Entrepreneur. Resources Mentioned Aubrey's Website Aubrey's Podcast Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube The dungeons of the Roman Inquisition The Coliseum The Chakapa Float North County The Stoic Philosophy Cory Allen Temple Stillness and Earth Peace binaural beats Binaural beats "Own the day" Ryan Holiday Steven Pressfield "Sleep" by Nick Littlehales Shawn Stevenson and his book "Sleep Smarter" Tracking sleep with Oura Ring David Deida The Float Conference The Toltec Philosophy Carlos Castaneda "The 4 Agreements" "The Mastery of Love" "The Toltec Art of Life and Death" Aubrey's interview with Jamie Wheal MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference Stan Grof Don Miguel Ruiz Gabor Maté, M.D. Gerard Butler "300" Mark Devine  Sealfit Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on the soul? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

The truth is that no matter what narrative the monkey mind tells us, we are all powerful beyond measure. As we explore the depths of this physical and emotional intelligence on the Wellness Force and Wellness Force Friday podcasts, a common theme for all of us on the wellness journey is what type of message we tell ourselves when life is hard. A message that can either be based on love and abundance or in fear, tension, and scarcity. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  At the end of the day, it's no surprise that the "choice of the voice" comes from us and us alone. You’re probably thinking, “ah, hello, well duh, I know this.” But in this modern life, knowledge is simply not enough. It's embodying that knowledge to show up powerfully in our thoughts and actions that are most important when we get triggered. So then, what is the actual thing, or many things, that really stand in our way? One could say that it’s memories from our past, childhood traumas, or just things that happen "to us" instead of "for us," but the reality is that in the exact same moment of tension or fear, the exact opposite potential also exists. A potential where in that exact same second we can choose to step into our power. Not in some kumbaya-mystic-spiritual-bypassing kind of a way, but in a way where we decide to take that first and sometimes scary step into believing in our deepest core that we are powerful beyond measure. This truth of duality is 20 times more powerful than any nutrition program or CrossFit workout, and this is why today on the podcast you're hearing from Stephanie Quinn, a functional athlete and lifestyle coach for one of the most powerful wellness Force Friday shows to date. Today's show is about knowing and embodying our truth. As Marianne Williamson says: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us." Embodying An Attitude of Gratitude Stephanie: "Be aware of thy self and take action to make improvements and check your results. Awareness > Action > Adjustment (improvement, course correction). If you can use that for everything in your life you'll be successful. If you can be good at those steps you'll live well. It is, of course, easy to think positive thoughts when you're feeling positive. The real challenge comes in achieving positive flow when you aren't feeling that way. Giving in to gratitude is one of the most important personal characteristics that any human can have. Mountains of research prove that gratitude is a significant part of our happiness and success in life. Being grateful that the challenge is being presented because we know it's going to make us a better person, and looking at it like a puzzle we know can be solved allows us to see challenges as opportunities to grow." The Power of Choice Stephanie: "We look at physical, nutritional, and mental fitness as equal parts of the whole. Many of us look at fitness with a focus on the body (how we move, how we look). Some people include nutrition in that definition because nutrition is used to build, fuel and repair our bodies. But not enough of us consider the mind when we are looking at our overall fitness. Our mind powers everything. It makes things both possible and impossible. And, it is up to you to choose. I check in on that frequently and I think there is always a somewhat varied response. In simple terms, again, wellness for me boils down to how I feel. I ask myself in the morning, first thing, "how do I feel?' What is sore, am I tired, what types of messages is my brain sending me, what do I need to do today to achieve wellness? When I wake up each morning: how was yesterday, what was great about it and what wasn't? I adjust. Do I feel good about myself, my partner, and do I feel healthy and that I'm being my best? That is wellness to me - Awareness. I believe in the ABB's - Always Be Better. All of the information I share is great in concept but there isn't any value if those ideas are not being implemented." If you want to take action on some of this today - right now - go to ibreakground.com and accept the challenge in three parts: Mental Nutritional Physical You can choose one, two, or do all three parts. No better place than here, no better time than now. "The real challenge comes in achieving positive flow when you aren't feeling that way." - @FitGirlATX Listen to WFF oo9 As Stephanie Uncovers: You Are Powerful Beyond Measure Why Stephanie believes that the focus of fitness industry magazine covers create shame and poor self-narrative if left unchecked How Stephanie overcame poor health habits pushed on her as an actress and a model to find what real wellness is The emotional inventory that Stephanie believes we all get to have in order to live our life well How to let your inner voice guide you and turn down the volume on the monkey mind What practical tools we can employ that will allow us to be the boss of our brain How to create support systems around us that fortify our best self regardless of circumstance What Stephanie believes about the power of community for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness About Stephanie Quinn Stephanie Quinn is a functional athlete and lifestyle coach with a deep dedication to helping people create and maintain healthy, functionally active and meaningful lives. After years of feeling unhappy and being unhealthy as an actress and model, Stephanie changed her life and found her calling in helping others find their flow. Links From Today's Show Join the Ground Breaker's Facebook Group www.ibreakground.com Stephanie on Twitter Stephanie on Facebook Stephanie on LinkedIn FitLincMedia Join The Ground Breakers Challenges  WFF 001 Jon Morrow: How To Accomplish Big Things Even When You Feel Small  Join The Wellness Force Facebook Community    Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

With increasing access to a variety of foods and styles of eating, how can we make sure we receive the majority of nutrients our bodies need to thrive? ---> JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  While innovations in the food and shipping industries have made food more available, there have been unintended consequences that have come from this convenience. Not only has the way we process food damaged the nutritional integrity but the time it takes for food to reach our plates is diminishing the health benefits we once received. If we want to get the most nutrition from our diets, we have to ask the very important question: How do we find the style of eating that will increase our nutrient intake and have the greatest impact on our physical and emotional wellness? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic with Ronnie Landis, founder of Holistic Health Mastery. He shows us the tools and strategies we need to increase our nutrient absorption and find harmony in our health. Listen To Episode 122 As Ronnie Uncovers How to find out what diet is right for us, psychologically and metabolically. The biggest misconceptions about eating a raw foods diet. How to get the most nutritional impact from our food choices. The health benefits of consuming natural whole foods. How he healed his body through nutrition. Tips to get more nutrition through juicing and blending. The problems with having a dogmatic approach to our eating habits. How to find the balance between health and harmony. The damaging effects of the Standard American Diet. Storage and preparation methods to preserve the nutrient content of food. Why we should consume foods and beverages within a certain time period. The benefits of cleansing the body and allowing for a metabolic reset. The importance of having a wide array of health building nutrients in our diet. Top 3 Takeaways From Ronnie Landis We have to find the foods and nutrients that make sense for our individual bodies and lifestyle. It's important to make wellness a priority and devote our energy and resources to things that build our health. When we get closer to a natural whole foods diet, we can identify what pieces of our nutrition are helping or hindering our health. Power Quotes From Ronnie Landis "In order to discover what diet will work for our own unique lives, we have to be willing to listen to the body and awaken our intuition." - Ronnie Landis "We need to make cleansing and detoxing a consistent part of our diets." - Ronnie Landis "Built into any problem is the seed of its very solution." - Ronnie Landis "It's important to take a step back and see where you have been wasting energy and resources. Then we can redistribute the waste to areas that will benefit our health and wellness." - Ronnie Landis "Life as a whole stems back to the oceans." - Ronnie Landis "Wellness is having your mind, body, and spirit in alignment." - Ronnie Landis Ronnie's Book, "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" Your life as it stands is the culmination of the thoughts, foods, actions, and behaviors you have participated in up to this point. Vibrant health, ageless beauty, and endless enthusiasm is your birthright. This book will show you how to activate your potential for healing with proper nutrients, inspired living, and manifesting heaven on earth. Get Ronnie's Book: "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" View other books by Ronnie Landis. About Ronnie Landis Ronnie Landis is one of the leading advocates for raw foods, super foods, and plant based nutrition. He is an international speaker, author, entrepreneur, and full-time athlete. He holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, has been a semi-professional athlete, and personal trainer. Ronnie focuses his life work on educating audiences on the benefits of a high raw plant focused lifestyle for optimizing the body, sharpening the mind, and expanding the human spirit. Resources Mentioned Landis's Website Ronnie's Podcast: The Holistic Health & Human Potential Podcast Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Ronnie's Book: "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" The Holistic Health Mastery Program Vitamix Ronnie's Episode with Dr. John Gray Biological Individuality Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on nutrients? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

For WFF 008 we're exploring 5 powerful questions with Tom Bilyeu from WFR #098. Tom Bilyeu is the founder and host of Impact Theory and the co-founder of Quest Nutrition. After spending six years growing Quest into a billion-dollar company by helping people transform their bodies, Tom is now focused on completing the second half of his mission: transforming people’s minds through his new venture with Impact Theory. Impact theory is a show spearheading a movement to facilitate mental transformation, both through its empowering content and by accelerating the businesses and entrepreneurs destined to change the world. Impact Theory's mission is to free people from The Matrix. Said another way, they want to end the poverty of poor mindset.   ---> LISTEN TO EPISODE 098 TO HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TOM BILYEU   ---> JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST    "Once you realize that you can do anything that you set your mind to, how you spend your time becomes a spiritual consideration." - Tom Bilyeu   Tom Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition & Founder of Impact Theory Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation. Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life

It's no secret that the current condition of our toxic world makes it challenging to build sustainable health and avoid disease. This is also largely due to the fact that our soil and plants don't contain the same nutritional potency they once did. SEED | Daily Synbiotic + Pediatric Daily Synbiotic 35% OFF first Month Supply with code "JOSH" SEED's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic for 18+ age group For Gastrointestinal + Whole-body Health 2-in-1 capsule-in-capsule probiotic and prebiotic. Formulated for adults ages 18+ with 24 clinically and scientifically studied probiotic strains and a polyphenol-based prebiotic to support systemic health. Benefits beyond your gut. Formulated with strains that support your: Digestive Health Gut Barrier Integrity Gut Immune Function Cardiovascular Health Dermatological Health Micronutrient Synthesis SEED's PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic for children + adolescents Clinically studied 2-in-1 powdered synbiotic, formulated for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic. Designed with how-do-I-get-my-kid-to-take-this-daily in mind. 35% OFF first Month Supply with code "JOSH" JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Even with a clean diet and healthy lifestyle, many people are still subjected to an extreme amount of toxic build-up.  Much of the problem stems from unhealthy soils, polluted waters, and foods that have lost so much of their nutrient density. The time has come to ask ourselves a very important question: How can we create sustainable health while being faced with unsustainable environmental and agricultural condition? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic with Dr. David Minkoff. He shows us the tools and strategies we need to maintain optimum health in today's increasingly toxic world. Detoxification Should Be A Lifestyle In recent decades, the occasional 1 week or 30-day detox plan may have been sufficient for cellular cleanup. However, the increasing amount of toxins we are now exposed to calls for a more continuous approach. If we want to remove this waste from our bodies and build better wellness, detoxing has to be viewed as a lifestyle.   To cleanse these excess toxins that lead to unwanted health effects, we now must aid the body in their removal. This can be achieved in a few ways like making sure we sweat outside or in the sauna, adding detoxifying foods into our diets, and using proper supplementation.  Listen To Episode 121 As Dr. Minkoff Uncovers: How to build sustainable health given the poor conditions of the environment. What may be causing such a massive increase in autism and childhood cancer. The dangerous effects of heavy metal toxicity. Ways to avoid excess toxins and remove them from the body. How to remedy an amino acid deficiency. The pervasive issues that stem from poor gut health. Why detoxing should be an ongoing part of our diet and lifestyle. Why women should detox before pregnancy. How to maintain healthy levels of testosterone. How the body prioritizes the use of nutrients. Ways we can address a protein deficiency in the body. How we can influence our genetic expression through lifestyle. Why having a strong and clear life purpose can help us build sustainable health. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Detoxification needs be a continuous part of our lifestyle. The current state of our environment and agricultural system are so polluted, that we have to take consistent actions to aid or bodies in the removal of toxins. It's important to make sure we consume adequate amounts of the essential amino acids, as well as provide our body what it needs to properly produce the non-essential. We have to figure out the health needs for our individual bodies and adjust our diet and lifestyle accordingly. Power Quotes From Dr. Minkoff "Use safe storage materials so unwanted toxins won't enter your food." - Dr. David Minkoff "The increasing amount of toxins we are now exposed to calls for a more continuous approach for detoxing our bodies." - Dr. David Minkoff "People have to be more intelligent about how we treat our bodies if our species is to survive and thrive." - Dr. David Minkoff "We have to figure out our individual health abnormalities, then adjust our lifestyle and nutrition to meet those needs." - Dr. David Minkoff  "It's really important to eat well, exercise, and have a strong life purpose to help other people."  - Dr. David Minkoff  "We have to take extra precautions to build sustainable health in such a toxic world." - Dr. David Minkoff About Dr. Minkoff Dr. David Minkoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement. He is board certified in pediatrics and has completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of California in San Diego, which included research in developing new medicines to fight viral disease. As a clinical faculty member at the University, he also served as co-director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Palomar Medical Center. For 12 years Dr. Minkoff worked in Emergency Medicine at the Community Hospital of New Port Richey, Florida which ranks in the top 100 hospitals in the U.S. This emergency room has a chest pain center considered in the top 1 percent of all such centers in the U.S. Dr. Minkoff's Clinic He co-founded LifeWorks Wellness Center in 1997, one of the largest alternative medical clinics in the U.S. This wellness center combines more cutting-edge alternative therapies and modalities under the same roof than almost any other alternative clinic in the country. Resources Mentioned Dr. Minkoff's Website Life Works Wellness Center The Ironman Triathlon  Wellness Force Episode with John Gray William Nyhan Mark Devine's Seal Fit Dr. Mercola Amazon Whole Foods Bulletproof The Tour de France Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits)   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on sustainable health? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

So our brains and guts have an incredibly powerful connection. So powerful in fact that with the right nutrition, we can use foods to heal our brain, and to energize, and invigorate our nervous system. But if our lifestyle becomes filled with processed foods full of artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and sugar, over time our brains begin to face an energy crisis.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST We're talking about this with Amy Berger, the Author of The Alzheimer's Antidote and Nutrition Counselor at Tuit Nutrition. Amy's uncovering the different parts of the brain that have a connection to Alzheimer's, and shining a big spotlight on the scientific reach about how a low-carb and higher fat diet can help fight chronic neurodegenerative diseases, memory loss, and cognitive decline. Even if Alzheimer's doesn't run in your family, this episode is full of great advice for preventing disease and keeping a healthy mind, for life.  Food itself is not a cure for metabolic problems or chronic neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. However, if we eat more nutritious foods with plenty of B12 vitamins, healthy fats, and clean non-CAFO sources of animal protein, we can begin to understand their connection towards easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's, brain fog, and dementia for so many millions of people out there who suffer. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Early Prevention of Alzheimer's Alzheimer's has been referred to as Type 3 Diabetes because those who have it also tend to have very high insulin levels.  In a regular blood test, our insulin and glucose levels may appear normal when they're really not at all. To find out our insulin levels, we should specifically ask for a fasting insulin test from a doctor. We can improve our insulin levels with a short term boost with intranasal insulin. However, we can't solely rely on short term fixes to help our brain. Rather than turning to insulin treatment, we should be focusing on resensitizing the blood brain barrier. Even if someone is a carrier of the ApoE4 gene, that doesn't mean that they'll automatically have Alzheimer's some day. If we can begin to make lifestyle changes as early as in our 30s and 40s, we might be able to evade triggering the gene. We also have to consider other factors that can lead to Alzheimer's and dementia such as the side effects from anesthesia or physical trauma to the brain.  [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Daily Exercise We don't have to train or push ourselves to compete in marathons in order to have a healthy mind. Regular cardio, lifting weights, or even simple exercises like walking can keep our brains strong. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] The Ketogenic Diet A low-carb, high-fat diet such as the Ketogenic Diet is not a miracle cure to end Alzheimer's. However, it has been proven that there are noticeable, subjective and objective measurable differences and improvements in the brain when following this diet. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] The Importance of the B12 Vitamin Besides having high insulin levels, many Alzheimer's patients are also deficient in the B12 vitamin.  The B12 vitamin is extremely important because it can help our brains function properly and transport messages via neurons. Unfortunately, even if we do eat plenty of foods that have the B12 vitamin, prescription antacids can inhibit our ability to absorb the nutrient. Too much follate can also mask our B12 numbers. B12 deficiency can easily be mistaken for dementia because there are side effects that are irreversible.  A deficiency in the B12 vitamin might not only lead to dementia, but it can also trigger memory loss, confusion, or loss of balance. If it's very severe, we can experience feelings of numbness, tingling sensations, and cold extremities. To ensure we have good B12 levels, we can add the following foods to our diet: Red meat Egg yolks Fatty seafood Shellfish Lamb Beef Pork Goat Olive oil Avocado oil Nuts Seeds For vegetarians and vegans, some forms of algae or supplements can help. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Listen To Episode 119 As Amy Uncovers: Why Alzheimer's Disease  is referred to as Type 3 Diabetes The power of the Ketogenic Diet to keep our brains healthy. Why insulin and glucose levels are so high in Alzheimer's patients.  Why we shouldn't rely on short term fixes to help our brain via insulin treatment, but focus on resensitizing the blood brain barrier. What are the different pieces of the brain that contribute to Alzheimer's including the cell body, the axon, and the dendrites. The importance of getting enough of the B12 vitamin and how to find out if we are deficient. What else can affect our brain's function and a rapid onset of Alzheimer's besides just environmental and product toxins. How we can measure brain decline at any age. The difference between brain fog and experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer's. How the ApoE4 Alzheimer's gene may or may not be a factor for whether some actually develops the disease. About gluconeogenesis and how this metabolic pathway relates to the eating patterns we might have. How to approach changing our diets and allowing our bodies to adjust. Deciding whether or not Ketosis is right for someone. How to give a short term fix and help someone who is older to take exogenous ketones or beneficial MCT oil and coconut oil to help their brain function. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Alzheimer's is basically an energy crises in the brain. Neurons that are affected by Alzheimer's have lost their ability to gather energy from glucose and so they starve and shrivel up. When atrophy begins, the connections between the brain neurons are lost. That is when memory loss, clouded thinking, and personality changes can begin. The brain is like a hybrid car and can run on different sources of energy. Besides glucose and fats, the brain can also run on ketones. Many people have seen great improvement in how their brain functions by following a low-carb, high fat diet such as the Ketogenic Diet. The brain will always need a little bit of glucose for energy, but we don't have to be eating glucose for that to happen. Through gluconeogenesis, our brains are able to turn amino acids and fats into the glucose that it needs to survive. Whether or not we have the ApoE4 gene, it doesn't necessarily mean we will or won't develop a chronic neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's. Several lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise also come into play. By keeping up with regular exercise and following a healthy diet, we can help our minds stay strong and sharp for many years. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Power Quotes From Amy Berger [spacer height="20px" id="2"] [tweetthis]"Ketones are a fuel substrate that can act like an energy drink for the brain. They can be a short term boost." - @TuitNutrition [/tweetthis] [spacer height="20px" id="2"] "Alzheimer's is basically an energy crisis because it's a metabolic problem. By that it's a problem with how the brain is receiving metabolic energy. When your body gets tired, you can be sluggish, cranky, or clumsy and maybe you make mistakes that you don't normally make. So, when the brain doesn't have enough energy, it does the same." - Amy Berger on why Alzheimer's is an energy crisis for the brain.  "Many people who have Alzheimer's are also insulin resistant and therefore have very high insulin.  That's why Alzehimer's is now often referred to as Type 3 Diabetes. " - Amy Berger on Alzheimer's and insulin resistance in the brain.  "Alzheimer's itself is not a rapid onset disease. Nobody wakes up one day with Alzheimer's disease. This is something that builds over the course of decades which is why it's so important to be pro-active." - Amy Berger on how Alzheimer's can  develop overtime. "Brain fog is an acute, short term indicator of some type of energy problem in your brain. It's helpful to keep an eye on your blood sugar which you can easily do at home with a glucometer." - Amy Berger on how brain fog can be an indicator that your brain is lacking the energy it needs and how to measure it. "ApoE4 does not cause Alzheimer's, but it does raise your susceptibility to developing it. The most important thing is to get rid of the refined carbohydrates and grains. Focus on eating more fatty seafood, shellfish, lots of healthy fat like olive oil, avocado oil, nuts and seeds or good quality animal protein like lamb, beef, goat, or  pork." - Amy Berger on the ApoE4 gene and what foods to eat to avoid triggering that gene.  [spacer height="20px" id="2"] About The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 is startlingly similar to a half-century ago. Despite decades of research and millions of dollars invested in uncovering the causes and developing treatments for this devastating illness, progress has been slow, with each new “blockbuster” drug proving to be as big a disappointment as the ones that went before it. Today, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a death sentence. However, there may be ways to prevent, delay, and possibly even reverse the course of this crippling neurodegenerative disease. In The Alzheimer’s Antidote, Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger presents a multi-pronged nutrition and lifestyle intervention to combat Alzheimer’s disease at its roots. Berger’s research shows that Alzheimer’s results from a fuel shortage in the brain: As neurons become unable to harness energy from glucose, they atrophy and die, leading to classic symptoms like memory loss and behavioral changes. This is a revolutionary approach―one that has been discussed in the scientific literature for years but has only recently been given credence in clinical settings, thanks to extremely promising studies wherein Alzheimer’s patients have experienced complete reversals of the condition. Medical and scientific journals are full of research showing alternate ways to fuel the starving brain, but no one has been bringing this essential information to the people who need it most―until now. In a culture obsessed with miracle medications, the pharmaceutical route for tackling Alzheimer’s has been a massive failure. Pills and potions don’t address underlying causes, and regarding Alzheimer’s, they typically fail to improve even the symptoms. As a metabolic problem, the only effective way to treat Alzheimer’s may be a multifaceted approach that fundamentally reprograms energy generation in the brain. The good news is, the secret is as simple as switching to a low-carb, high-fat diet. The Alzheimer’s Antidote shows us that cognitive decline is not inevitable, but if it does occur, we don’t have to sit idly by and wait helplessly while it progresses and worsens. Amy Berger empowers loved ones and caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers, and offers hope and light against this otherwise unnavigable labyrinth of darkness. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] About Amy Berger Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the author of The Alzheimer’s Antidote. She is a US Air Force veteran who now specializes in using low-carbohydrate nutrition to help people reclaim their vitality through eating delicious, wholesome foods, and teaching them that achieving vibrant health doesn’t require starvation, deprivation, or living at the gym. Her motto is, “Real people need real food!” You can read her blog at www.tuitnutrition.com, here she writes about a wide range of health and nutrition-related topics, such as insulin, metabolism, weight loss, thyroid function, and more. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Resources Mentioned by Amy & Josh Visit Amy's official website at Tuit Nutrition Connect with Amy via Twitter Buy your own copy of The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger Get a blood test done with WellnessFX Learn more about your genetics with 23andMe Read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes Learn more about the work of Dr. Steven Gundry Check your Ketone levels with Ketonix Read the article, Neuroplasticity: The 10 Fundametnals of Reviewing Your Brain by Debbie Hampton Listen to WFR 080 with Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi: Bulletproof from a Blood Test Check out WFR 084 with Dr. David Perlmutter: The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan [spacer height="20px" id="2"] [tweetthis]You don't need to eat glucose because gluconeogenesis will create it on demand for the brain." - @TuitNutrition [/tweetthis] [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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Have you noticed that an over-obsession with health research and chasing the symptom rabbit down all the black holes online can create an unhealthy lifestyle? There is a term for an obsession with excessive elimination diets, and being overly concerned with avoiding foods you believe to be harmful: It's called orthorexia.  Being obsessed with your health sounds like a great thing on the surface when you're dealing with disease or physical distress, but the truth is that we as humans tend to have a fundamental flaw: Thinking that more analysis and more testing will lead to better wellness results. But paradoxically, the more that most people tend to stress about "finding the one answer" that will ease the pain, the more is actually becomes what is blocking them from hearing the messages the body is trying to say that will yield relief. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   The Orthorexia Connection With Dr. Michael Ruscio On this podcast with Dr. Michael Ruscio, we're discover the underlying issues that cause this need for perfection, and how to focus in on the few lab tests and strategies that will have the most impact on our well-being. You'll learn why Dr. Ruscio spends over 30% of his time with new patients simply "calming them down" from their over-researched and frenetic clicking online, to then teach them how to tune back into their body's own voice and intelligence. It's through using this emotional intelligence, and learning how to trust, that we can know deep down that we will find the answers we're looking for. The Allure Of Information With the plethora of health information available today, it's more important than ever to develop skills and knowledge to filter through the noise. Not only does the mass of information make it challenging to discover our health needs, but it can lead to overwhelm and keep us from taking action. As alternative medicine grows, more lab and supplement companies stand to make incredible profits from our desire to find vibrant health. While some provide amazing products and services, many make fictitious claims or provide information that is improperly used by their consumers. To take control of our wellness destiny we must learn to seek out valid information, listen to our bodies, and find out what makes sense for our lives. Listen To Episode 119 As Dr. Ruscio Uncovers: His journey from orthopedic surgery into alternative medicine. How he remedied a health crisis that doctors could not solve. How to sort through the increasing amount of health information online. The problems with self-diagnosing based on your symptoms. How to take control of your health, get to the root of issues, and avoid analysis paralysis. How living an overly restrictive lifestyle can be counterproductive to your wellness.  Tips to avoid orthorexia, and the allure of information on the internet. The fraudulent activities in lab and supplement companies. Why you shouldn't hastily change your diet or supplement intake based off test results. The importance of understanding that correlation does not equal causation. How to get in touch with your inner voice, and listen to your body's needs. How to maintain balance with an addictive personality. The importance of building good gut health from an early age. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show If you improve your lifestyle and diet and can't seem to get adequate results, you may want to seek out a clinician or trusted wellness source to guide you through the process. Over-testing and analyzing can cripple us underneath information, making it hard to process, sort through, and prioritize. We must develop our body's intuition and find out what health measures will have meaningful impact. We must realize when to step back, relax, and stop measuring every aspect of our health.  The frenetic search for health can keep us from the well-being we desire. Power Quotes From Dr. Mike Ruscio   "We must use scientific literature the right way to improve our results, rather than distract us and make the results convoluted." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "It's not about doing lots of testing, but rather the few tests, and the few interventions that have been shown to have the most impact." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "If you do too much testing you cripple yourself underneath information. It becomes hard to process, sort through, and prioritize." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "It's a fundamental flaw, thinking that more testing and more analysis will produce better results." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "A serious problem lies in citing animal and cell cultured data, and using that to justify a treatment or a test." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Figure out what things you must do to create the best environment for your unique body." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Be careful when doing testing and examining complicated readouts; it can pull you into empty measures. " - Dr. Michael Ruscio "He who is the best, can do the most with the least." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Don't let health run your life, instead, use it as a tool to feel more vital."  - Dr. Michael Ruscio Dr. Ruscio Radio - Listen to Dr. Ruscio's podcast Cutting edge information in health, nutrition and functional medicine distilled into practical advice you can use to improve your health. Listen To Dr. Ruscio Radio About Dr. Mike Ruscio Meet Dr. Michael Ruscio. A doctor, researcher, author, and health enthusiast. He practices functional medicine with an emphasis on natural and nutritional solutions. He gives smart, busy people who are suffering from symptoms of chronic illness simple steps to get better, and get on with life. After years of an active life as a healthy athlete, Dr. Ruscio suddenly found he was tired, depressed, and his digestion was off. He couldn’t sleep at night. His hair was thinning and he had no libido. He needed multiple naps to get through a day and experienced brain fog from eating almost anything. He was feeling depressed and woke up at 3 a.m. with insomnia only remedied by chocolate. He went to a few doctors and disappointingly, all labs tests came back normal. He was told there was nothing wrong with, but knew something was very wrong. He read everything he could on the internet and proceeded to waste a ton of money on herbs, vitamins and supplements in attempts at treating his symptoms. He eventually found functional medicine and figured out that a gut infection was at the root of all my problems. He learned how to heal the gut, rebalance hormones, and get back his health. Resources Mentioned by Mike & Josh Connect with Dr. Michael Ruscio via: His website Facebook Twitter YouTube Dr. Ruscio Radio Adrenal Fatigue by Dr. Wilson Mind Pump Media Kevin Geary interview on Wellness Force Radio - "Decode Your Cravings" DSM  - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Dr. Ruscio interview on Robb Wolf's podcast American Gut Biohealth uBiome Doctors Data DiagnosTechs Fitgenes LabCorp Paleo FX SIBO breath test International Congress on Natural Medicine Dr. Perlmutter interview on Wellness Force Radio Daniel Schmachtenberger -  cofounder of Neurohacker Collective Gay Henricks' interview on Wellness Force Radio "The Big Leap" by Gay Henricks Kara Fitzgerald interview on Dr. Ruscio Radio Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.