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Fasting Blood Sugar & Tooth Enamel, Lp(a) and CVD Risk, Cold Plunge, Carnivore Muscle Soreness, Link Between Sodium Intake and Calcium Excretion Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS   Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: We Broke Phosphorous "Throughout most of human history, farmers raised crops and animals side by side, which allowed them to easily recycle manure as fertilizer. During the 20th century, however, agricultural specialization separated livestock operations and grain growers, often by distances too large to transport manure. This geographic rift effectively severed the last remaining strand of the human phosphorus cycle. And it led to a surplus of phosphorus in areas of intense animal agriculture, exacerbating pollution problems in places like the Chesapeake Bay, the waterways of Wisconsin’s dairy country, and Lake Erie. According to a recent study by Metson and others, 55 pounds of phosphorus are released into the environment for every pound of phosphorus consumed in U.S.-raised beef, more than half of which comes from manure. (For wheat, the ratio is roughly 2 to 1.)" 1. Fasting Blood Sugar & Tooth Enamel  [17:35] Kara says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I have been enjoying the Q&A podcasts and you answered a question recently that is similar to mine.  I am writing because I am still struggling.  While all of my other readings are in a healthy range, my fasting reading is always in the low 100s.  I have tried eating carbs at dinner, taking carbs out of dinner, and more recently extending my fasting window.  But I can't get it to go down.  My a1c has been creeping up in the past couple years as well.  In the summer months, I train in the mornings and eat most of my carbs then.  But when I am working (I work a school schedule), I train around 4 in the afternoon and have my carbs at dinner.  I sometimes struggle with sleep and I was having a snack before bed.  I stopped the snack due to this issue and I often wake hungry, but I don't eat to ensure I have a 12 hour fasting window.  I am naturally up between 5/5:30 and I eat breakfast upon waking. When I am working, I have to eat this early, as I get up and leave for work.  I have contemplated fasting in the mornings to extend the window longer, but I am truly very hungry when I wake. Some details about me: I am a 40 year old mother of two boys ages 11 and 9.  I had gestational diabetes with both pregnancies.  When your book Wired To Eat came out, I read it and immediately got a glucometer.  I have been struggling with this fasting number for years.  I am 5'6"  and 130 pounds.  While my job is pretty sedentary, I walk 12-18k steps per day and strength train 3-4 days per week.  In my 20's, I had hypothalamic amenhorrhea due to under eating/ over exercising.  My body has been very sensitive to stress ever since and I will lose my menstrual cycle very easily if I under eat or over exercise.  (I tried to diet recently out of vanity and all it got me was acne and a messed up cycle.). All of the female hormone experts suggest a good serving of carbs at dinner for sleep and hormones.   But I have been trying to figure out what is right for me.  I eat 75-100 grams of carbs per day.  Those 100 gram days are very active days.  I have not gone fully Keto because I started having a lengthening of my cycle when I was dropping carbs lower than that.  My next physical is in August and I will have more blood work done.  But at this point, my doctor thinks I am a hypochondriac because I worry about this, yet I don't look the part. It is frustrating.  If you have any other suggestions for lowering the fasting number, I would be so grateful. As a side, I heard you mention you had enamel loss from apple cider vinegar.  Do you have any tips for preventing further loss or rebuilding enamel? I have experienced the same. Thank you for all you do.  Your work has been so helpful to me and I am grateful that I can often refer to your writing when I have questions about my health. 2. Lp(a) and CVD Risk  [23:14] Ben says: First time, long time! Love the show. It is my go to podcast for workouts (AthleanX) and clinical documentation time (I’m a physical therapist) I’m a 35 y/o male. 5’11” 185 lbs. Not sure on exact body comp, but I have a pretty solid dick root, so it’s good. CVD history of bicuspid aortic valve. The way I understand it, I’m staring at increased wear and calcification on that valve as I age.  No changes on echocardiogram so far. Ive been eating paleo/primal/occasional keto for 3+ years now and have had great body comp changes abs generally feel pretty damn good.  My lipids have been elevated and I opted for an apoB and Lp(a) assay to more accurately assess risk- ApoB - 111 mg/dL Lp(a) - 81 nmol/L Regular lipid panel TC - 251 HDL - 84 TG - 61 LDL - 155 My question(s) to you is, have you come across any Lp(a) lowering protocols? Also, any ideas on reducing general calcium build up over a lifetime? I appreciate all you do. Sacred Cow was awesome! 3. Cold Plunge  [30:45] Hannah says: Last year I used my pool for cryotherapy (cold plunge). This time of year the temperature is 48-50 degrees F. I've been doing it on days I don't lift for five minutes. As I continue to recover and restore my hormones, is this a good practice or too stressful on the body? Would it be better to just stick with the suana or red light therapy? Any passive options I can do to induce a hormetic response on my off days from the gym without stressing my hormones too much? 4. Carnivore Muscle Soreness  [36:01] Bill says: Hope this is the correct forum. My problem is extreme muscle soreness. A little background. I was diagnosed pre diabetic in October. Immediately started  low carb primal blueprint, was doing well and learned of carnivore. Started carnivore the day after Thanksgiving. Since carnivore the day after a workout my muscle soreness is way above what it should be. I cut my workouts to about 25% of what I was doing prior to primal to anticipate for the lack of carbs. I'm a 51yo male about 210lbs 6'3"  I consume about 200g protein a day and the same in fat. I mix a tsp and a half of salt in water during the day along with a quarter tsp of potassium chloride and about 700mg of magnesium. My question is about the excessive soreness. As an experiment I waited till my legs we're fine and did 10 air squats. The next day the soreness was at about the level of an intense leg day. Is this normal and I just need to wait longer or am I doing something wrong? 5. Link Between Sodium Intake and Calcium Excretion  [40:23] Annie says: Hi Robb and Nicki Thank you so much for all the knowledge you provide to your listeners via your awesome Podcast! Wondering your thoughts on the link between sodium intake and calcium excretion.  Knowing your thoughts on sodium and how important it is to maintain electrolyte balance, I was concerned when my endocrinologist recommended I decrease my sodium intake as it maybe contributing to Ca excretion in urine thus increasing risk for OP to my bones.  I did a 24 hr urine calcium test and results indicated I was slightly higher than the normal range.  I do have osteopenia due to early menopause, 38, and no hormone replacement therapy until 7 years later when I finally realized that my low estrogen needed to be addressed despite my MD telling me that wouldn't help and I would need to go on bone medication.  No other health issues and blood sodium last time tested was 138 which is lower end of normal range (low end was 135 for the lab test I used).  Also, blood pressure has always been on the low side (90s/60). No issues with light headedness etc. I eat a whole foods diet and was using Redmond's Real salt to taste.  I have recently been trying to limit my fluid intake to no more than 80-96 ounces/day.  I may have been unintentionally overhydrating in the past- not sure how much this would affect the Ca excretion Thanks so much for your time! Kidney and Calcium Homeostasis The effect of dietary sodium on calcium metabolism in premenopausal and postmenopausal women "As sodium intake increases to higher levels, there appears to be proportionally smaller increases in urinary calcium. It appears that postmenopausal women adapt to a high sodium diet by replacing the increased urinary excretion of calcium with increased bone resorption." "Studies in young men and women (Breslau et al, 1982) have shown that on high sodium diets of 250 mmols compared with low sodium diets of 10 mmols, urinary Correspondence: Prof R Eastell Received 26 April 1996; revised 3 March 1997; accepted 9 March 1997 European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (1997) 51, 394±399 ß 1997 Stockton Press. All rights reserved 0954±3007/97 $12.00 sodium and calcium excretion increase but so does calcium absorption, showing that an increase in urinary calcium does not necessarily indicate bone loss." Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor LMNT for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes Transcript: Download a copy of this transcript here (PDF)

Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. For the full the video presentation of this episode and to be a part of the conversation, join us in The Healthy Rebellion online community. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: Chatting with our good friend Greg Everett of Catalyst Athletics, and former co-host of The Paleo Solution Podcast. Greg's book TOUGH releases on Tuesday February 16th... you can grab a copy wherever books are sold... Tough: Building True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack

SIBO Post C-Section, Colonoscopy Prep, Quality of Intestinal Gasses on Probiotics, Practicality of Bulking on Keto, Thoughts on Anti-Histamines? Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS   Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/27/china-starts-using-anal-swabs-test-covid-high-infection-areas 1. SIBO Post C-Section [11:39] Jaimie says: Hi Robb and Nikki! Love your passion and information for this podcast! I'm looking for some help with diving through the endless research and information on SIBO. A little background: I'm 34, and in January had my second baby. This time around I had to have a c-section due to a previous abdominal surgery. I have followed a pretty holistic lifestyle for the last 10 years, and typically eat a paleo diet. I couldn't tell you the last time I had antibiotics until this surgery.  A week post op my incision ended up getting infected, and I took another round of antibiotics. I'm not one to take pain meds, but did rotate Ibuprofen and tylenol for pain post op. Of course, this all reeked havoc on my gut. I never had gut issues and started to notice a lot of things changing postpartum. A month ago, I saw a functional med NP who did some labs and I did a stool sample. A few weeks ago we reviewed the results. I have sibo- methane predominant, as well as H. pylori... there were other things like E. coli, parasite(EEEK!), and other digestive enzymes that were off. Basically, the NP said that for right now because I'm breastfeeding I can't really take anything for the SIBO, but to try and just focus on my diet. Being the perfectionist that I am cannot settle for that :) I've been researching some things on SIBO and came across a podcast by Kresser. They were discussing the supplement ATRANTIL. They discussed some case studies on it and the positives, but I'm curious if you are familiar with this product and what the research says? Also, What are your thoughts on taking this while breastfeeding? Of course it hasn't been studied, but if Nikki had SIBO what would you do? :) Thanks so much and keep up the great work!   2. Colonoscopy Prep [15:04] Eric says: Robb and Nicki, Thanks for all the hard work you guys put into this community.  I have been following Robbs' work for many years now.  I did stop eating a whole food diet slowly over the last 6 years.  I am getting back into it and love how I am feeling and doing. On to my questions: I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy next month. Do you have any recommendations for the prepping for the procedure?  I was thinking about using LMNT instead of the sports drink recommendation would this be ok?  Also, any recommendations on things I can do after the procedure to improve my gut? Information about me 40 years of age 5' 10" 225 pounds   3. Quality of Intestinal Gasses on Probiotics [17:59] Michal says: Hi Robb! I've been a huge fan of your as well as your podcast for some 4 months now. Listened to almost all archive talks of yours and read Wired to Eat. The only reason I haven't yet subscrive to the Healthy Rebellion is I'm a loner and don't really dig communities. The reason I am writing to you is the recent finding of mine. I had a bad gut microba for years. I didn't need any hard research on it, neither did I test it. I just knew it was bad by how I felt all the time not to mention how I felt after eating most things. Bloated, gassy with impossible acidic reflux and often loose stool. I knew I needed to improve my gut health and invested in probiotics (namely NOW's 25B portion). On top of that I also bought myself pickled veggies: a mix of salads, pickled kimchi, pickled carrots and whatnot. To my surprise I am way less bloated, less gassy and with firmer stool. The biggest surprise, however, is the quality of those gases. I am not a fart expert, by any means, but the change is visible. Until I picked up massive ammounts of probiotics, my gasses were frequent, smelly (af) and kind of soft. Like a 'puff' sound. Now they are less frequent and less smelly but more pronounced. They are shorter in duration, a bit louder and, sort of, trumpet like. It feels great. My guess is the last thing you want in your email is reading about some guy's in Poland gasses but I thought you might have some insights into this. Is it normal? How come my gasses changed just by adding microbiota and live bacteria to my gut? I'd love to learn more, especially since I heard that gut is being thought of as our second brain (sometimes the first) due to its influence of and regulation over, well, basically everything. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers from Poland. Michal   4. Practicality of Bulking on Keto [27:27] Alex says: Dear Robb & Nicki, -I am male -29 years old -5'4'' -probably around 11% body fat (at the time of writing this) -relatively strong: can squat and pull a little more than 2x bodyweight, strict muscle-ups, etc., etc. My question is about the efficacy of bulking with a ketogenic diet. I am not currently following a keto diet. I have never done any kind of glucose monitoring, but I'm assuming that I tolerate carbs pretty well because I would not feel noticeably worse if I were to consume a ton of carbs. Now, I would really like to get as jacked as possible, and I hate the traditional bulking and cutting cycle. Robb frequently mentions the Ketogains folks, and I know Luis Villasenor talks about this idea of "gaintaining" - or continually building lean mass, which sounds way more preferable to me even if the progress is dramatically slower than a conventional carb-heavy bulk. I would love to just stay lean year-round and not have to do maintenance and cutting cycles. I understand it is also perhaps a little more challenging to bulk on keto because the food is much more satiating. I've been using the RP Diet app for the past couple of years and I like it a lot actually, I'm pretty happy with my body composition - but if this "gaintaining" thing is a real option I would be seriously interested in trying it. I follow Power Athlete's Jacked Street program and I know John has this "you don't need more carbs than you need" philosophy, but he has also said carbs are pretty much essential for bulking, and that dude knows a thing or two about bulking. With the conventional bulk/cut approach I often feel like I'm taking one step forward and then 9/10 of a step back. It just occurred to me that I think I forgot to include my bodyweight in my initial question. It's currently about 141 lbs, don't know how relevant that is. My goal is to get down to about 10% body fat so that I can attack this bulk with everything I've got. P.S. - I LOVED the Salty Talk on the Great Barrington Declaration. I do find what you guys do to be valuable and listening to you on a weekly basis is extremely cathartic. You two are the voices of reason in this absolutely insane time we live in. You've mentioned the mental health consequences of this Covid lockdown many times and I don't know that I could have managed without this podcast. Thank you and keep up the amazing work. XOXO, Alex   5. Thoughts on Anti-Histamines? [34:35] Craig says: Hey Robb and Nicki! A couple questions on anti-histamines (Benadryl or Zyrtec) for allergies - do they have broader effects on reducing inflammation? Is there a danger around taking antihistamines regularly? Thanks in advance! Craig https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00043.2007 https://www.healio.com/news/pediatrics/20191116/antihistamines-part-ii-longterm-adverse-effects#:~:text=Commonly%20used%20first%2Dgeneration%20antihistamines,the%20risk%20for%20developing%20dementia. Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack Transcript: Download a copy of this transcript here (PDF)

Prednisone and Insulin Resistance/Ketosis, Baby Led Weaning, Electrolyte Intake, Vasectomy- Yay or Nay?, Depression and Antidepressants Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS   Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: Colchicine for Early COVID-19? Trial May Support Oral Therapy at Home — But some find science-by-press-release troubling 1. Prednisone and Insulin Resistance/Ketosis  [31:27] Sunny says: Hi. I've been on prednisone all year for ulcerative colitis. It's been difficult to stick to the right diet because of the cravings, yet that is critical for me to get right in order to get off of prednisone (I think I'm prednisone dependent, whatever that means, but I can't seem to get off it) so I feel stuck. It seems like no matter how well I eat for how long (paleo diet) I still get "sugar crashes". I'd really like to try full carnivore, but worry I will just feel sick the whole time because of the prednisone. What is prednisone doing to my insulin? Is there a way to overcome it? In the morning I have tried to do some intermittent fasting but I end up feeling ill if I don't eat. Thank you.   2. Baby Led Weaning  [36:35] Amanda says: Hi Robb and Nikki I'm very confused about how to best feed my baby. She's 10 months old now and we started solids at 6 months with letting her self feed bacon and raw or lightly cooked garden vegetables. She loved it. Our general approach was to give her whatever we're eating and it worked well initially since we try to eat relatively well. She's since been introduced to less desirable foods with her grandparents including french fries, bread, pasta, crackers, and pretty sugary fruits. It seems like all she wants to eat now is bread and frozen blueberries, not the delicious steak and fish offered. I try to stay chill about what she eats but she will now scream for blueberries at each meal and pick around her meat to eat only frozen blueberries. We've tried frozen mini shrimp to no avail. Is it bad to subsist on blueberries and breast milk? I've generally minimized non paleo foods but wonder if she needs to eat small amounts regularly to avoid allergies? I've read that exposure early and often is important in preventing allergies. As an aside, she won't eat purees and mostly wants to feed herself, not have food fed to her. Finally, is there any data suggesting an optimal breastfeeding duration? My baby seems to get most of her calories and liquids from breast milk still and I'm not sure when or if she will transition more towards solids. Thanks! Amanda   3. Electrolyte Intake [43:18] Josh says: Good morning, I have been on the Ketogenic diet for the last 2 weeks. I am definitely beginning to see the results that I am looking for. I'm curious about electrolytes though. About a week into this, i began to feel an irregular heartbeat, mostly in the evenings. I am a paramedic, so I was able to hook myself up to an EKG, and confirm a sinus arrhymthia. No detrimental side effects, other than just not feeling right. I began to start tracking my electrolyte intake( I have also been supplementing with LMNT), and quickly noticed my potassium intake was low(600-800mg/day). Since noticing this, I have been making a concerted effort to make sure my potassium intake has been increased. My question is this: since LMNT only has 200mg of K each, is it recommended to supplement with actual Potassium tablets? I have been drinking 2-3 LMNT drinks/day, as well as looking for foods that have higher levels of potassium in them, but it definitely seems like an essential electrolyte that is somewhat hard to come by naturally. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Josh   4. Vasectomy- Yay or Nay?  [49:04] Clint says: What’s up Robb and Nikki!? I’ll skip the normal “stats” other than I’m 36 years old, happy and healthy- well versed in the paleo ways of Cordain, Sisson, and most importantly- Wolf. My wife and I have two wonderful kids; a 4 year old and an 18 month old and we have a baby on the way in April (2 under 2- wtf is wrong with us?). I went for a routine physical and my doctor suggested getting a vasectomy since we aren’t wanting to have more kids. I’ve always been of the mindset of wanting to be here “for a long time- not necessarily a good time” meaning I take cold showers, fast from time to time, forego shitty foods, exercise regularly. I’m not a Ben Greenfield longevity bio hacker shining red lights on my balls- but I’d like to do what I can to live a long life. Are you aware of any health and longevity benefits/downsides to getting the old snip-snip? (Other than the benefit of not getting my wife pregnant again). Thanks for all you guys do for us mere mortals- keep fighting the good fight.   5. Depression and Antidepressants  [53:45] Andy says: Hello Robb and Nikki, I've had problems with depression off and on for several years now.  I recently saw a new therapist that my wife has known for 15 years and she is guessing that I've always lived with depression due to family history.  It has just happened that being a hard driving type A I've been able to cope and push through major depressive seasons. She has suggested going on an antidepressant to help me get over the edge and allow me to begin healing from long term depression.  I've always been reluctant to take them and haven't before but I'm feeling that this is probably a wise decision considering I have also had 2 great friends (nurse and social worker) suggest it.  The reason I'm thinking this makes sense is given the year I've had... COVID, 2 miscarriage's, 4 months of unemployment, business losses, and I'm sure I could name more. So, my 2 questions are 1. What do you think about antidepressants in my case 2. Do you have other suggestions that are easy to implement because major changes right now are very hard for me Now, a background on health.  First off, everything seems hard for me right now.  My symptoms include: insomnia, low energy, brain fog, lack of motivation to take action, low desire for sex (although once I'm going I'm fine).  I've also been drinking 2-3 beers a day for several months now as a coping mechanism which is really bad.  My diet is iffy, sometimes I'm good with a good amount of protein (probably not enough but sometimes 150g a day) some healthy fats in meats, olive oil, MCT oil, and some fruits and vegetables.  However, I often have several days a week that I will just not care and go to things like nachos and other carb food.  I don't tend to eat a lot of sugar or sweets but those do sneak in occasionally.  I've been working with a functional doc and the we tried addressing low T with Clomid and boron.  That got my T levels from 250ish to 960 and also caused MAJOR anger issues so we removed the Clomid and dropped the boron down.  The last testing we did was a dutch test in May and it showed low T again, but it also showed that I was clearing a massive amount of cortisol, like above 15k on that test. My exercise habits are pretty poor right now as well.  I was reffing 2 high school soccer games a week during the fall which equated to about 10 miles of running a week.  Now the only activity I am doing is a 6-7 mile hike (moderate difficulty) on Sundays. I'm currently taking the following supps: Morning - 10 mg boron, lithium 5 mg, ashwagandha 300 mg, ADK (5k iu D), Active B Complex from Klaire (double dose since I've shown a B deficiency and single dose didn't impact the deficiency).  Evening - 400 magnesium taurate, physphatldylserine 600 mg, zinc chelate 100 mg, trazedone 100 mg, melatonin 2 mg.  My doc also has me using an Alpha-Stim for 1 hour a day. Hopefully this gives you some good info on my background and may give you something to work with from a suggestion perspective. Thanks, Andy   Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. 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Vitamin D while pregnant, Fungus and Mycotoxins, Post workout insulin, What to ask for to get the most impactful blood test, Calcium supplementation on a carnivore diet. Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: Reaction of Human Monoclonal Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 Proteins With Tissue Antigens: Implications for Autoimmune Diseases 1. Vitamin D while pregnant [27:55] Lori says: Hi Robb and Nikki!  I have heard you mention in the past that you are a proponent for using tanning beds to improve vitamin D levels.  I have also found this to be helpful at keeping my levels up in the winter months and have seen big improvements at fighting off the winter blues.  However, I am pregnant so I am curious if this is a huge "no" and I need to only rely on my supplement?  The supplement alone has never been enough to keep me out of the lull in mood that I experience in the winter. I am currently in my first trimester of pregnancy.  I have Native American heritage, so I am fairly dark complected and do not burn easily.  I live in Texas which may be slightly better for UV exposure, but work 5 days a week indoors so it is guaranteed that during the winter my sunlight exposure plummets.  Should I just suck it up and deal with the mood and only take a supplement?  Or would a couple days a week of tanning bed be ok to get me through the next few months during my first and second trimester? Thanks for your input! 2. Fungus and Mycotoxins [32:17] Sean says: I have been following you guys for many years now, listened to All your podcast episodes (Paleo Solution up to Rebellion Radio)! I don’t remember you guys talking about the role Fungus (Candida) plays with all this metabolic disruption. Diabetes, Cancer, Arthritis, Alzheimer, Lupus… Perhaps we have a Ptolemy science understanding of metabolic disorders? I recently found “Know the Cause” ~ and Doug Kaufmann’s ideas on the subject, sorry but he has made me second guess what’s really going on. I'm curious how deep is this “mycotoxin” problem? I understand and generally tend to agree with you on the Bulletproof coffee is great marketing, but until I get definitive understanding of the real causal problems of Fungus in general...I remain neutral, smooth talking salesman must be scrutinized all times. However it’s the only “root cause”  theory that I’ve heard that could make sense. Not the insulin resistance theory, which could be proved if we actually measure the insulin levels, before during and after, injecting mycotoxins into mice and rats to give them diabetes! Darn circular logic!! 3. Post workout insulin [37:04] Chris says: Hi Robb, I was wondering about post workout insulin Spike. Did the Bros have it right with spiking insulin post workout with high GI carbs to get more muscle? Or should we keep insulin on the low side so we don't get more fat? Thanks! 4. What to ask for to get the most impactful blood test [41:28] Nate says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I plan on getting a blood test through my doctor. I'm guessing all blood tests are not created equal. So do I simply ask for a "blood test", or do I ask for a blood test that measures "xyz"? And if the ladder, what would be your "xyz" to get measured? And also please provide an optimal range for each. [More info below if it is helpful] For context on what I'm personally looking to accomplish: I'm a 33 year old male, been off and on with Keto for years, Keto is my holy grail for getting back to my prime condition (following your Keto Masterclass regimen of higher protein, adequate sodium, and not-so-crazy-on-the-fat has been the most effective and enjoyable way for me). I've been fully back on a good Keto regimen for two months now. I'm 5 10, weigh 210 lbs, but muscular, at around 12-17% body fat.  I (thankfully) seem to put on muscle fairly easy from heavy, slow, and low rep weight lifting 1-2 times a week. However I'm still working to get this tire of fat off of my hips/waste. Other than that the rest of my body seems lean and muscular. My general Keto Mojo numbers are as follows: Ketones: 1.4-2.4 mmol/L. Blood glucose: 76-85mg/dl upon waking and I manage to stay in the 90s even after eating. And whatever these two things are: HTC 25-45% Hb: 8-14% I want to see in my blood work where I fall on the scale of optimal health while on Keto, so that I can spot problem areas or deficiencies. As I'm approaching my mid 30s I know testosterone is one thing I'd like to have tested, as I have felt like it has decreased (which I know you've mentioned happens when someone dives right into keto and weightlifting after being a chub). So, what would you ask your doctor to test for in a blood test? And what numbers (ranges) would you be absolutely thrilled to receive back from the test? Absolutely love the Q&A format. Longtime fan since 2012, books, Keto Masterclass, Podcast. I hope you and Nicki continue with this format. The episodes help me look forward to being successful on my diet. https://precisionhealthreports.com/ there is special pricing for healthy rebellion members - just one more reason to join THR :) 5. Calcium supplementation on a carnivore diet. [45:16] Saul says: Hey Robb, discovered your show listening to Paul Saladino podcast and I am loving it! Every time I learn something new, thanks so much for what you do! You are also a libertarian, that is freaking amaxzing! Hahaha Also love your interactions with Nikki! 🤣🤣🤣 So a bit of context, I am 29years old, 150 pounds 5'8" , I follow a carnivore diet with honey, I eat 500g meat a day, 2 ounces of liver, some whey post workout and I do greek yogurt to get calcium in my diet. I also take vit D and boron. I read that calcium is essential to produce melatonin and I noticed that when I dont consume greek yogurt or any other dairy, I tend to wake up in the middle of night and when I do consume, i sleep very well. So I was listening to your podcast last week when you said that there is a huge difference between grassfed and grainfed dairy. I would like to let it go of the dairy just for a test and since here where I live, in Portugal, grassfed dairy are way more expensive than grainfed dairy and I still want to have calcium at my diet, I would like to know what are your thoughts on calcium supplementation, is there any form that is safe? Paul said that calcium citrate is not a good idea because it can cause heart and kidney malfunction. He suggested for me to do bone broth, but I am a graduate student and every bit of time that I can save, I do so bone broth is kind inconvenient. Thank you so much! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. 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Ketosis and Perimenopause; Eating Liver; Protein, Calories, and the Missing Link; Hair Loss and Sleep Issues on Keto; Carnitine and Red Meat Argument with a Doctor Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: News topic du jour: Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for up to 8 months after infection POWERPOINT 1. Ketosis and Perimenopause  [21:47] Tammy says: I have been practicing a keto diet leaning toward carnivore for 3+ months. I've been struggling to stay in ketosis (daily blood testing), and have been unable to identify the reasons for my sometimes dramatic swings in glucose and ketone numbers.  I do have "bad food decision" days, but the numbers don't seem to correlate.  I'm middle aged and believe I am perimenopausal.  Could the hormone fluctuations be cause my ketosis struggles? Side note: I'm working with a Naturopath to keep my nutrition focused. Thank you for your time and information! Tammy 2. Eating Liver  [25:55] Valérie says: Hey Robb and Nicki! First I have to say I am so glad to be part of THR. Thanks for all the work you do & content you provide. Here's a bit of background info before I ask my questions: I I have been trying to incorporate more organs in my diet because with all the info out there, it seems like the way to go for optimal health. I also cannot tolerate many veggies (I eat mostly beef, fish, eggs, kimchi, beets, carrots, kefir, some sweet potatoes and honey on occasion) so I worry that I am not getting all the nutrients I need with such a limited array of food choices. I have added bone marrow (which I tolerate well) and liver. Liver, however, does not sit well with me: every time I eat it I feel sick afterwards (not necessarily nauseous, but just an overall feeling of being unwell) and it lasts a few hours. First question: what could be causing this? Second: Is liver all the hype it's been touted out to be? Can I still reach optimal health without incorporating it into my diet.. what do you two suggest? Thanks a million! :-) 3. Protein, Calories, and the Missing Link  [31:23] Lindsey: Hi Nicki and Robb! Love the podcast and the resources on the website. Thanks for providing logical and fair information for people to tap into. Also, Robb--I love it when you use the term "noodling" and am trying to bring it into the everyday vocabulary of my college students (they don't think it's "cool" enough yet.) Quick background info--37 year old female, 5'5", 168lbs, around 34% BF, extremely familiar with Paleo and Keto (even did Paleo-Zone back when it was cool). Strength training 2-3 times a week, HIITs 1-2 times a week, walking every day. Saw Robb speak in Flagstaff, Arizona back in 2008, believe it or not. About a year ago, I became desperate because I wasn't losing fat despite my strict adherence to Paleo. I thought maybe a coach could help me figure out "the key" to whatever I was missing. I decided to grab a Layne Norton coach (low fat, high carb, high protein) who kept lowering my calories and upping my cardio, and wouldn't allow strength training. Even he was surprised at my almost non-existent rate of loss. I ended the program at 1100 calories and about 5lbs lost....which was great, but horribly unsustainable. My body only began losing a tiny bit once I was at or below the 1200 calorie mark. I felt like poop. I've since gained that weight back and have been doing the Paleo/keto lifestyle. I feel better and stronger, but I am uncomfortable with the fat accumulation. I feel like I'm back at square one and none the better for it. My question centers on fat loss and its relationship to protein and overall calories. You've both said that oftentimes the key to fat loss is protein intake (1g per pound of body weight). However, If my body only loses at very low calorie 1000-1200 a day, but I need to eat 150g of protein a day, that doesn't leave much room for anything else. What am I missing here? Why is my body so hell-bent on keeping that body fat? I was told by the former coach that I may just need to suffer at low calorie/high protein until I reach my goals, but I don't think it should be this difficult or I should have to run my body into the ground to fit into my jeans again. I'm not trying to be a swimsuit competitor, just want to be a bit leaner and stronger while seeing steady fat loss improvements. Don't even care about the number on the scale. Quick note--I've been out of that LN program for about 9 months. I haven't been eating like an asshat and have tried several times to lose fat and keep my calories down, but all I seem to do is gain. I'm a wee bit frustrated because the fat used to fall off when I while eating Paleo between 25-35 years old. Thanks for your considerations! 4. Hair Loss and Sleep Issues on Keto  [40:03] Bre says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I absolutely LOVE your podcast. I credit you both to literally changing my health and the health of my family. I found your podcast when I was in a very desperate health place. Through your advice and books, I have found healing, vitality, and freedom. Thank you so much! I pray you keep doing what you are doing for a very long time. Some quick context before asking my two questions: I am a 43 year old female. 5 foot 4, and 150 lbs. I am moderatley active - walk a few miles a day, weightlift a few times a week. But I do work at a desk all day as well. I had thyroid cancer and a full thyroidectomy 10 years ago. I have taken synthroid and cytomel since. My endocrinologist aims to keep my TSH pretty suppressed to keep risk of returning cancer low, so he has kept me between a  .1 - 1.0 for the last ten years. Before finding the Keto/Carnivore diet a year ago, I felt like I was dying and not a single doctor could help me. Turns out, I was just a hormonal storm with insulin resistance/leptin resistance, etc. For the last year, I have strictly followed a clean Keto diet, mostly consisting of eggs, beef, ground turkey, bone broth, and greek yogurt with the occasional salad or some berries. My macros are consistently: 70 g protein,  50 g fat, 10 g carbs. (after a decade of eating around 1200 calories (non-keto), I have needed to keep my total calories at or around 900-1000 in order to lose. If I go any higher, I just don't lose. I am 5lbs away from hitting my 50lb weight loss goal! But most importantly, I feel amazing for the first time since having my thyroid out. My skin is great, my energy is off the charts, I no longer have GI issues, and my moods and cycles have stabilized. Overall, I feel like a million bucks (except for two little issues) My questions are: 1) - my sleep sucks. I sleep super light, feel like I can never get into a deep sleep, and wake up several times a night, often not being able to fall back asleep. Up until going Keto, I had never suffered with sleep issues. I take NED's sleep CBD, do blue light blocking glasses at night, no screen time, etc. I have a great bed and make my room pitch black (also use Blueblox's sleep mask). No matter what I do, I just can't sleep deep. I am desperate to sleep deep and through the night again, help! 2) - my hair is falling out at concerning speed. Also something I feel has been triggered by my diet. I take Perfect Keto's Collagen, and I take Biotomizer's magnesium, zinc, and vitamin b complex. Is there anything else I can add in to the supplement mix to help with this? I should mention, because sleep and hair loss can be thryoid level issues, I did just get my levels checked. They are right where they have always been for the last few years (except free T3 was a little lower than normal). Here's my results from last week: TSH: .2 Free T4: 1.16 Free T3: 2.75 Fasting Blood Sugar: 77 Can you help? Like I said, I am desperate to sleep again. Thank you! Bre 5. Carnitine and Red Meat Argument with a Doctor  [45:45] Haley says: Hey Robb and Nicki, Thanks for all the awesome information you put out there, I have listening for several years now. Started when I was in school to become a dietitian and glad I did to realize that a lot of the info being taught and pushed on us was unfortunately out dated. Now I am currently working in a community health center where I work closely with the doctors who send me referrals and unfortunately sometimes feel as though I have to work within the box of their nutrition beliefs. The other day I was discussing the Impossible burger with one of the doctors. I argued against it saying it was just processed food and I would MUCH rather someone eat the real thing and actually get some real nutrition from it. He felt differently arguing that red meat was one of the worst things you could eat because of the carnitine. Unfortunately he didn't really seem open to a discussion about it as he was set ins beliefs but I was curious what some of the points you would maybe make to convince him red meat is not the poison he is convinced it is. Thanks! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack

Coffee & Electrolytes, Cancer Diet Recommendation?, Lipids in Black People, Should I Increase My Carb Intake?, Water Before Bed Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: Over 100 Scientists, Doctors, & Leading Authorities Call For Increased Vitamin D Use To Combat COVID-19 Scientific evidence indicates vitamin D reduces infections & deaths 1. Coffee & Electrolytes  [15:26] Valerie says: Hey Robb & Nikki! I’ve read on the web that coffee depletes (or can deplete) electrolytes. Is this accurate? And if so, is it because it’s a diuretic? Thanks for all that you do! Been following you since 2013 when I first read the Paleo Solution and it “cured” my Crohn’s disease. Have a good one :) 2. Cancer Diet Recommendation?  [17:05] Levi says: Good day dream-team, Robb and Nicki, I was recently informed through several CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans my cancer has returned, spreading into my brain and into my lungs. In 2015, I was diagnosed with a stage-3 melanoma cancer, reaching into my lymph nodes in my neck. The tissue site and the lymph nodes were removed and I was cancer-free ever. However, last week, after days of excruciating headaches, I was led to the ER by my better-half, my wife. I am about to embark on several biopsies of my lungs, more scans to view my bone marrow, the beginning of radiation and immunotherapy, and a ton of prescriptions (narcotics, steroids, anti-seizure, etc.). Though I am going to take the advice and opinions of the team of doctors on my case, I have already become overwhelmed with the amount of information presented by them and other friends and family. My question is really centered on general recommendations for diet and pain management. I hear to take CBD and turmeric and DHA, to eat no sugar, to try juicing, etc. I am skeptical of any friend advice, but also do not want to blindly walk into radiation and immunotherapy with only Norco and steroids to get by. I am usually very active, working out five days per week, keeping a largely animal-based diet, staying low-carb. However, since this has begun, I am lethargic, easily off-balance, and sedentary, thus my movement has been limited to couch surfing. Also, I am 31 and plan to have a long life, so any recommendations that you can provide that are short-term and long-term will be appreciated and implemented. Sorry for the rambling, but I think you get the gist. You two are rockstars and I will keep being one the six listeners every week. Levi https://peterattiamd.com/fasting-and-cancer/ 3. Lipids in Black People  [28:39] Phillipa says: Can you talk a bit about the differences in interpretation of lipid panels for black people? I understand that triglycerides are normally lower than white people and so the trig/HDL ratio is not a good estimate of insulin resistance. Is the LPIR score still as valid as a health measure in the black population? What are the most useful markers on a standard lipid panel if you cannot get a LPIR? Thank you for all your wisdom.... Are There Clinical Implications of Racial Differences in HbA1c? Yes, to Not Consider Can Do Great Harm! "Studies that have compared HbA1c levels by race have consistently demonstrated higher HbA1c levels in African Americans than in whites. These racial differences in HbA1c have not been explained by measured differences in glycemia, sociodemographic factors, clinical factors, access to care, or quality of care. Recently, a number of nonglycemic factors and several genetic polymorphisms that operate through nonglycemic mechanisms have been associated with HbA1c. Their distributions across racial groups and their impact on hemoglobin glycation need to be systematically explored. Thus, on the basis of evidence for racial differences in HbA1c, current clinical guidelines from the American Diabetes Association state: “It is important to take…race/ethnicity…into consideration when using the A1C to diagnose diabetes.” However, it is not clear from the guidelines how this recommendation might be actualized. So, the critical question is not whether racial differences in HbA1c exist between African Americans and whites; the important question is whether the observed differences in HbA1c level are clinically meaningful." 4. Should I Increase My Carb Intake?  [39:16] Aidan says: Hey Robb just read wired to eat and loved it I’m pretty active and been doing a ketogenic diet for the past six months and felt great at first then fell into some electrolytes issues I then started to implement a target approach with 50 g of carbs round my workouts with a mix of glucose and fructose however I still feel low in energy I have recently upped my carbs to 150-200g of carbs and feel a little better, I listened to chris Masterjohn recently and he said that even a sedentary person needs 200g of carbs to fuel the brain so I am a bit confused how I should tackle this and whether I should change to high carb as you have said in previous videos where people go wrong is where there in the middle not high carb or high fat and if It would be beneficial to specialise in one fuel source however I know how important fats are for health thanks Aidan 5. Water Before Bed  [44:08] Katie says: Hi Robb and Nicki! Thank you so much for all you do and for your relentless quest to uncover the truth, stay on top of science, and deliver it in an easily digestible way! Here’s what I’m pondering: I’ve read that it’s ideal to stop drinking water after dinner and late into the evening in order to allow the kidneys to rest during sleep, as well as to avoid middle of the night bathroom breaks, which obviously disrupt sleep. (I’ve also read that needing to pee in the middle of the night can mean that the kidneys are being overly stimulated by their neighbors, the adrenal glands, but that might be another topic altogether). Anyways, in trying to make sure that I’m getting adequate sodium, I salt my food with a pretty heavy hand, but I find it makes me really thirsty in the late evening. I drink 1-2 LMNTs earlier in the day, and wondering, should I dial back on the salt at dinner? Or drink more before bed? Or just deal with a little thirst? As a side note, if I get thirsty in the evening and go to bed without water, I wake up without feeling thirsty. Overall, I feel like my hydration levels are pretty good. Thanks again for all you do! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack Transcript: Download a copy of this transcript here (PDF)

Lack Of Cognitive Benefits On The Keto Diet, How To Eat Enough Protein (And Is That Too Much Protein), Tanning Beds And Vitamin D, Creatine Over 40 years Old, Muscle Gain Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here   Show Notes: News topic du jour: Hallmarks of Health Health is usually defined as the absence of pathology. Here, we endeavor to define health as a compendium of organizational and dynamic features that maintain physiology. The biological causes or hallmarks of health include features of spatial compartmentalization (integrity of barriers and containment of local perturbations), maintenance of homeostasis over time (recycling and turnover, integration of circuitries, and rhythmic oscillations), and an array of adequate responses to stress (homeostatic resilience, hormetic regulation, and repair and regeneration). Disruption of any of these interlocked features is broadly pathogenic, causing an acute or progressive derailment of the system coupled to the loss of numerous stigmata of health. 1. Lack of cognitive benefits on the keto diet [19:57] Sally says: Dear Robb and Nicki, I have a question relating to a comment that Robb made on the recent Diet Doctor podcast about how Nicki didn't feel any of the cognitive benefits or mental clarity usually associated with keto, and similarly does not suffer with the keto flu when reentering ketosis. I wondered if this was at all typical as this is the first time I have heard this mentioned and is very close to my own experience. I have been keto for just over a year and other than a little tiredness for about a week after starting, I have never felt any keto flu symptoms, or the miraculous mental clarity, amazing sleep or ability to go hours without food that everyone else seems to achieve. When I test my ketones I am usually 0.5mmol or above. Maybe I never had brain fog or crappy sleep to start with, but I am starting to feel like I'm being shut out of a special keto club, especially when it comes to the ability to effortlessly fast as my fellow keto dieters do. I wonder if I need to have higher readings to feel these benefits, and if so do you have any suggestions on how to achieve this if my macros and electrolytes are on point? I know that the few times I have had a high carb/ sugar day I have had terrible inflammation the following day, so I am happy that keto is doing something, even if I don't feel like I am getting all of the benefits that others do. I would welcome your thoughts as any time I try and find anything via Google, I just get reams of reports of how everyone is achieving what I'm not. Many thanks Sally   2. How to eat enough protein (and is that too much protein)? [28:01] Eric says: Hi, Thanks for all your work. It’s excellent and I appreciate it. 1) Do you have any tips for eating enough protein from whole foods? While I don’t regularly count macronutrients, when I do try to get 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass, I find it difficult to eat that much food. If I achieve the target protein one day, the next day, I’m not interested in eating. I consider protein powders a bad idea because they seem like exactly what we’re trying to avoid: manufactured, out-of-context, and hyper-palatable. 2) Is eating this much protein even a good idea? Longevity circles appear to have some fear over protein consumption in relation to mTOR signaling and cancer. At the risk of falling into binary thinking about a complex subject, what are your thoughts on balancing the benefits of more muscle in older age versus cancer prevention? Background on me: 42 years old; 167#, stable for years; 11% body fat as measured by DEXA; no known major health issues; recent bloodwork including cholesterol (183 mg/dL total, 68 HDL, 104 LDL, 38 trigylcerides), testosterone (673 ng/dL total; 58 pg/mL free; 120 ng/dL bioavailable), and others are all normal (according to Quest's reference ranges); double-bodyweight deadlift, 1.5x-bodyweight back squat, ~65 second 400 m sprint, ~22 minute 5 K run time, and lots of pull-ups; very regular sleep and sun exposure; cyclic low-carb paleo diet (sweet potatoes on days with a crossfit or similar workout) with daily homemade bone broth (500 mL, ~20 g of protein); twice a year 5-day water-only fasts. Goals: happiness, health, and robustness/strength throughout the rest of life. I regularly wrestle, jump in bouncy houses, and throw around in water my two kids (ages 6 and 10) and want to continue to do so for a long time -- if they ever have kids, with the grandkids, too. I'd love to gain 10# of muscle, but that's secondary to happiness. (Background and goal information sent in the hopes of covering any clarifying questions you might have.) Finally, please send me an email if you choose to answer this question. Sometimes I miss episodes because I’m playing with my kids!   3. Tanning Beds and Vitamin D [44:29] Hannah writes: Hello! I am curious about supplementing sunlight with tanning during the winter. I live in northern Colorado, so vitamin D is something I worry about for half the year. Robb has mentioned using tanning beds in passing but I’d love to hear more in depth information if possible. Thank you for all that you two do! It sure is appreciated. Hannah   4. Creatine over 40 years old? [53:45] Jamie says: Hi Robb, I'm a huge fan and have been reading your books and listening to your podcast for years.  I am just about 100% paleo, and experiment with keto as well.  You've definitely helped me improve my health and overall fitness, and I greatly appreciate that! On your podcast, I heard you say that creatine is a relatively safe supplement and you give it a thumbs up.  The co-owner of my crossfit gym has a Ph.D. in microbiology and recommends that people don't use creatine supplements since doing so can impact the body's ability to make creatine on it's own.  Further, she said that people over 40 should especially avoid creatine supplements since the kidneys start slowing down at that age and creatine can impact the kidneys. I'm in my late 40's now and have seen the benefits of creatine supplementation when I was in my 20's, but am concerned about starting it up again at this age.  What are your thoughts on this subject? Thanks Robb Jamie A review of creatine supplementation in age-related diseases: more than a supplement for athletes   5. Eating for Muscle Gain [57:18] Jay says: Hi Rob & Nicki - understandably the weight loss questions get a ton of focus but I would love to hear your thoughts on how to optimize diet and training to gain lean muscle mass. All my friends tell me "you just need to eat everything and anything" but I really don't want to gorge on ice cream, bread, and other processed garbage. I realize this would be a quick way to achieve a caloric surplus and add size but I'd prefer a cleaner and healthier bulk approach even if it takes longer. I would love to hear any advice or suggestions you two have on how to identify the proper caloric and macro needs and then strategies for hitting those numbers with cleaner sources of food. And any thoughts on a keto (Ketogains) approach vs a high protein approach (Ted Naiman) that seem to be the two popular trends right now. Context: I'm a 28-year-old male, 175lbs, work a desk job, and lift weights 4-5X a week, occasionally mix in sprints, HIIT workout, and sauna. Thanks for all you do! Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack

Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. For the full the video presentation of this episode and to be a part of the conversation, join us in The Healthy Rebellion online community. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive.   SHOW NOTES: This is an interview with our friend Adam Bremen. He has an amazing story, and has always focused on the positives; what he CAN do vs. what he can’t.. He's a serial entrepreneur that was born with cerebral palsy. Adam has been in a wheelchair since age of 5 and has not let that stop him do tons of things like learning to surf, getting a Master's degree, starting businesses, and much more. He's a fantastic human being with a lot of good stuff to share.   Sponsor: This episode of Salty Talk is brought to you by Keto Krisp. Quite literally one of the best tasting keto bars we've ever had. Keto Krisp has a special offer for Salty Talk listeners. Just visit KetoKrisp.com and get 25% off your first order with code KKPODCAST25

Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. For the full the video presentation of this episode and to be a part of the conversation, join us in The Healthy Rebellion online community. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. SHOW NOTES: https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/behind-CBOs-100-trillion-projected-deficits-BR.pdf peakprosperity.com/video/crash-course-chapter-4-compounding-is-the-problem/ https://plangap.com/ https://www.manhattan-institute.org/about IDK, maybe I got out over the tips of my skiis on this, but given how health is affecting the economy and healthcare delivery, I think it's in my purview. At the beginning of COVID, we talked a fair amount about how if someone knows a catastrophic event is possible, even if they take few if any steps to prepare for it, they are better off, if for no other reasons, that when life goes sideways, they are not surprised. I'm hoping that talking about all this can put you in a spot to possibly be better prepared but mainly that when all this plays out, you will not be surprised. Although this focuses on the US, the economic problems that will emerge due to both a sick and aging population will come to pass for just about everyone, EU, OZ and NZ included. It's not a matter of if, only when. We could likely mitigate that process if we had a fervor for health on par with what happened when we put people on the moon. I think that's a fantasy, but also why the Healthy Rebellion exists. We are unlikely to help everyone, but by God, we will help who we can. Let me know what you think on this and if it resonates, let's talk more about the resiliency steps we can all make to be better prepared. Sponsor: This episode of The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by Ned. Ned produces the highest quality Full Spectrum CBD extracted from organically grown hemp plants, all sourced from an independent farm in Paonia, Colorado. Ned is a wellness brand offering science-backed and nature-based solutions as an alternative to prescription and over-the-counter drugs. In every thing they do, they help people feel better and live better through the powers of the natural world. Go to www.helloned.com/SALTY15 or enter code SALTY15 at checkout for 15% off your first order. Listeners also get 20% off their first subscription order. Free shipping is now unlocked at $100 purchases.