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[1:16] Overview of the Physiologic Flexibility Certification Course[5:36] Special bonus podcast coming up[7:15] My experience with cold water immersion[12:15] Cold water immersion and hypertrophy[17:10] What is limbic friction?[19:00] Benefits and drawbacksBonusGet my FREE guide to learn how to build your own cold water immersion using a freezer.Flex Diet Podcast SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Enrollment opens Monday, September 5 and closes at midnight Monday, September 12.

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:[6:35] Dr. Cohen's philosophical "aha" moment[13:00] What is the cause of age-related decline[28:03] How do you prioritize health aspects that increase longevity[35:00] The role of mTOR, AMPK, and fasting[39:04] The importance of breath and sleep[41:12] Dr. Cohen's experiments with the LiveO2 system[49:09] How Dr. Mike's theories of metabolic and physiologic flexibility fit in with Dr. Cohen's experience[59:28] Fasting, mTOR, sarcopenia, and research[1:07:05] What would Dr Cohen try to target in terms of increasing longevity?Connect with Dr. CohenWebsite: Pure Clean PerformanceEmail: rick@purecleanperformance.comGuest BioDr. Rick Cohen, M.D. is a leading authority in the fields of nutrition, sports performance and longevity medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering with honors of distinction from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Over the past 20 years, Rick has used his knowledge to create innovative health and performance protocols and specially-formulated nutritional products to bring thousands of sport enthusiasts and elite athletes to higher levels of performance. Rick’s passion for athletics extends beyond his work; in fact, it is a major part of his personal life satisfaction and well-being. He played ice hockey in college and competed on the world stage in the sport of luge, his wife is a nationally-ranked triathlete and his kids both were college athletes. So he personally understands how frustrating it can be to balance family, career, and an athletic passion. That experience is exactly what led him to create PureClean Performance.Flex Diet Podcast SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Enrollment opens Monday, September 5 and closes at midnight Monday, September 12.For more on this topic check out:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 164: How to use testing to improve your metabolic health: An interview with Sam MillerFlex Diet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides - bleeding edge performance, muscle, and recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan Greene

Sam's backgroundMetabolic testingWhat's the purpose?What's the benefit of having the information?What health markers should we pay attention to?Calorie trackingWeight measurementsWhat tests are usefulInterpreting resultsFasting insulin vs. C PeptideThoughts on testosterone levelsOther tests Sam usesWhat happens when things don't add up?GI testsAnything new on the horizon?FInd Sam Miller on IGSam Miller ScienceSam Miller Science Podcast on iTunesThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more.

Intro to Paul -How do you program intensity (zones one to five?How do you program fasted cardio?How long does a session need to be for V02 max to improvement?What do you have clients do on days they're not doing resistance training?How do you manage training monotony (especially with endurance athletes who are training for an event)Measuring recovery and the biometric methodWorking with athletes who have autoimmune issuesViolent consistency and the basicsFind Paul on IG or on his websiteThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more.

"Aaron Rodgers Says Use of Psychedelic Helped Him Earn Recent MVPs" - USA TodayMy thoughts on the articlePodcast Aubrey MarcusWhat is ayahuasca?Ergogenic benefit?Long-term benefits?How does ayahuasca work?Potential downsides?What is pharmahuasca?Aaron Rodgers goes deeper on ayahuasca experiences, family feudThis episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Mike T Nelson website.  Go to miketnelson.com to find articles, podcasts, and free giveaways on things like "Should you keto?" and access to my daily fitness insider newsletter.Flex Diet Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa RicaReferencesBrito-da-Costa AM, Dias-da-Silva D, Gomes NGM, Dinis-Oliveira RJ, Madureira-Carvalho Á. Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics of Ayahuasca Alkaloids N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Harmine, Harmaline and Tetrahydroharmine: Clinical and Forensic Impact. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2020 Oct 23;13(11):334. doi: 10.3390/ph13110334. PMID: 33114119; PMCID: PMC7690791.Callaway JC, McKenna DJ, Grob CS, Brito GS, Raymon LP, Poland RE, Andrade EN, Andrade EO, Mash DC. Pharmacokinetics of Hoasca alkaloids in healthy humans. J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Jun;65(3):243-56. doi: 10.1016/s0378-8741(98)00168-8. PMID: 10404423.Colaço CS, Alves SS, Nolli LM, Pinheiro WO, de Oliveira DGR, Santos BWL, Pic-Taylor A, Mortari MR, Caldas ED. Toxicity of ayahuasca after 28 days daily exposure and effects on monoamines and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in brain of Wistar rats. Metab Brain Dis. 2020 Jun;35(5):739-751. doi: 10.1007/s11011-020-00547-w. Epub 2020 Feb 27. Erratum in: Metab Brain Dis. 2021 Dec;36(8):2603-2604. PMID: 32103409.Dos Santos RG, Bouso JC, Hallak JEC. Ayahuasca, dimethyltryptamine, and psychosis: a systematic review of human studies. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol. 2017 Apr;7(4):141-157. doi: 10.1177/2045125316689030. Epub 2017 Feb 23. PMID: 28540034; PMCID: PMC5433617.McKenna DJ, Towers GH, Abbott F. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors in South American hallucinogenic plants: tryptamine and beta-carboline constituents of ayahuasca. J Ethnopharmacol. 1984 Apr;10(2):195-223. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(84)90003-5. PMID: 6587171.Osório Fde L, Sanches RF, Macedo LR, Santos RG, Maia-de-Oliveira JP, Wichert-Ana L, Araujo DB, Riba J, Crippa JA, Hallak JE. Antidepressant effects of a single dose of ayahuasca in patients with recurrent depression: a preliminary report. Braz J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar;37(1):13-20. doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2014-1496. PMID: 25806551.Palhano-Fontes F, Barreto D, Onias H, Andrade KC, Novaes MM, Pessoa JA, Mota-Rolim SA, Osório FL, Sanches R, Dos Santos RG, Tófoli LF, de Oliveira Silveira G, Yonamine M, Riba J, Santos FR, Silva-Junior AA, Alchieri JC, Galvão-Coelho NL, Lobão-Soares B, Hallak JEC, Arcoverde E, Maia-de-Oliveira JP, Araújo DB. Rapid antidepressant effects of the psychedelic ayahuasca in treatment-resistant depression: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Psychol Med. 2019 Mar;49(4):655-663. doi: 10.1017/S0033291718001356. Epub 2018 Jun 15. PMID: 29903051; PMCID: PMC6378413.Palhano-Fontes F, Soares BL, Galvão-Coelho NL, Arcoverde E, Araujo DB. Ayahuasca for the Treatment of Depression. Curr Top Behav Neurosci. 2021 Nov 11. doi: 10.1007/7854_2021_277. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34761362.Rivier, L., & Lindgren, J. E. (1972). “Ayahuasca,” the South American hallucinogenic drink: An ethnobotanical and chemical investigation. Economic Botany, 26(2), 101-129.Sanches RF, de Lima Osório F, Dos Santos RG, Macedo LR, Maia-de-Oliveira JP, Wichert-Ana L, de Araujo DB, Riba J, Crippa JA, Hallak JE. Antidepressant Effects of a Single Dose of Ayahuasca in Patients With Recurrent Depression: A SPECT Study. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2016 Feb;36(1):77-81. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000000436. PMID: 26650973.Winstock AR, Kaar S, Borschmann R. Dimethyltryptamine (DMT): prevalence, user characteristics and abuse liability in a large global sample. J Psychopharmacol. 2014 Jan;28(1):49-54. doi: 10.1177/0269881113513852. Epub 2013 Nov 27. PMID: 24284475.DisclaimerMike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents here should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. This is for entertainment purpose only. Psychedelics are classified as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances by the DEA, and not approved by the FDA for any accepted medical use or prescription.

Intro to Dr. Soko and his dissertation and post-doc workHow Dr. Soko measures recovery in his athletesTracking muscle damage and strength gainsPre-social media physiquesWhere to look for quality adviceBlending PubMed and practicalityDr. Soko's thoughts on nutrient timingDr. Soko's thoughts on cortisol and trainingMetabolic flexibilityDr. Soko on IG: @dr_sokoReferenced PodcastEpisode 118: Programing and Exercise Selection with Kyle Dobbs of Compound PerformanceThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery.  If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.

Question 1 - NAD+ and resveratol as supplement. Highly appraised by David Sinclair, considering longevity and aging, but what is your take on it?From Cilia SindtNR = nicotinamide ribosideNMN =nicotinamide mononucleotideReferences on websiteQuestion 2 - Who was your favorite Slayer Segue of all time?From Andrew BayleyQuestion 3 - How can I increase my HRV? Any suggestions on supplements/life style changes/types of exercise?From Nate HaddThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery.  If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.

Dr. Sumarski's backgroundExperience in the navyTreating health conditions caused by high stress and injuriesDr. Sumarski's top takeaways American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) conferenceHaving skin in the gameImaging, diagnostics, and painToday's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Mentorship. In the course, break down four specific areas: exercise assessment, marketing, mindset, and personal development.  If you are interested in learning more, find a way to email me for more information.Related links:American College of Sports MedicineFlex Diet Podcast Episode 154: Managing High Stress Situations and Growing from Trauma: an interview with Kristina Hoyer

Writing her first book vs. her secondCommon sense and click bait diet trendsWhat's the best approach?Can you have your ideal body and eat how you want?Shifting goals according to prioritiesRed flags and how to work clients through issuesWhat happens when identity is wrapped up in how you look and what you eatManaging priorities and timeCosta Rica Ayahuasca experienceAbout Ashleigh's new book - Carnivore-ishAshleigh VanHoutonAshleigh on IGAshleigh's books:Carnivore-ish: Protein-Rich Recipes to Boost Your Health and Build Muscle It Takes GutsThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery.  If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.Relevant podcasts with Ashleigh and/or Dr. MikePaleo Magazine Radio Ep. 243: There's More to Fitness than ExerciseMuscle Maven Radio: Is Intuitive or Flexible Eating Possible in Today's World?Shrugged Collective: Hibernating bears may be on to something: why better sleep and fasting may improve your health, with Dr. Mike T Nelson — Muscle Maven Radio Episode #26Episode 609 IronRadio - Guest Ashleigh VanHouton Topic Female Bodybuilding, Organ Meats.Flex Diet Podcast Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica

Dr. Guillermo Escalante - The Science and Application of Fasted vs. Fed Cardio for Fat LossMy Instagram review of his slidesMy fasted cardio biasesDr. Escalante on IGMona Rosene, MS, RD - NAD, Muscle and Athletic Performance: Current Research and Future Needs sponsored by ChromaDexSupplementsConclusionsDr. Scott Forbes - This Will Blow Your Mind - Creatine and cognitionMore on creatine and cognition on the Flex Diet PodcastDr. Forbes on IGWendy Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN - Practical Applications for Fueling Today's Young AthletesMy takeawayWendy on IGAkihito Nishimura, MS - Citocoline - A Potent Brain Health Nutrient and Nootropic sponsored by Kyowa HakkoIs it beneficial in a healthier population?Is it beneficial in a younger population?Dr. Karen Hecht - Astaxanthin as a Dietary Tool for Exercise Training sponsored by AstraRealWhat it is and what it doesMy thoughtsDr. Helena Yardley - The Science of CannabidiolWhere the industry is headedCBD and pain reliefDosingDr. Kirk Escobar - The Evolutionary Inertia of Weight Loss and Body RecompositionChanges in RMR from the stone ageEfficiencyHow to overcome adaptationKatie Emerson, MS RD - nooLVL - A Non-stimulant Nootropic, sponsored by Nutrition 21Katie on IGDr. Jason Cholewa - Caffeine supplementation: What are the effects of CYP1A2 and ADORA2A genes, paraxanthine, and habitual caffeine consumption on resistance exercise and jumping performanceThe researchParaxanthine as a possible new supplementDr. Jason on IGISSN position stand on caffeineDr. Yala Stevens - The Effects of Citrus  Flavonoids on Exercise Performance: an RCT sponsored by Bio ActorSupplementDr. Mark Willems - Anthocyanin-Rich Supplementation: Potential for Sport and Exercise NutritionNew Zealand Black Current researchDr. Brandon Roberts - The Dose-Response Effects of Arachidonic Acid on Primary Human Skeletal MyoblastsFlex Diet Podcast with Dr. RobertsNSAID researchArachidonic acid as a supplementDr. Roberts on IGDr. Jonathan Mike - I Like Big Recovery and I Cannot Lie: Sports Supplements You Can't DenyDr. Mike on IGDr. Lonnie Lowery - Polyphenols as Potential Ergogenic and Body Composition ModulatorsMore than just caffeineDr. Lowery on IGDr. Adam Gonzalez - Citrulline and Resistance Exercise PerformanceTwo formsVasodilationTakeawayDr. Marcas Bamman - Convergence of Exercise Biology and Machine-Learning to Understand Response HeterogeneityPhysiology is a demand-based systemResponders and non-respondersFor a full list of references, check out the Flex Diet Podcast Episode 157 on my website.The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery.  If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.