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Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 26min

#130 - Kara Collier: Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Q&A, Average Blood Sugar Levels, Interpreting Glucose Spikes, Food Combination Experimentation, Cold Therapy, Sauna & Exercise, HBA1C & Diabetes, Glycemic Variability, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/cgmquestionsGo To Melanieavalon.com/nutrisenseCGM And Use Coupon Code MelanieAvalon For $40 Off!1:45 - Lumen Lovers: Biohack Your Carb And Fat Burning (With Melanie Avalon): Join Melanie's Facebook Group Lumen, Biosense & CGMs: Carbs, Fat, Ketones & Blood Sugar (Melanie Avalon) If You're Interested In The Lumen Breath Analyzer, Which Tells Your Body If You're Burning Carbs Or Fat! 1:55 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:10 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalon9:35 - What Is The Most Common Question About CGMs?10:30 - What Is A Continuous Glucose Monitor?13:35 - Why Wear A CGM?19:40 - HBA1C20:45 - How Long Should You Wear A CGM To Find Useful Data?22:25 - How Much Do We Really Know About Glucose And Longevity?28:35 - Diagnostic Criteria Diabetes32:25 - Is It Ok To Spike Over 200 Occasionally?35:40 - Changes In Glucose40:00 - Standard Deviation40:55 - Blood Glucose And Cryotherapy44:00 - Sauna & Exercise53:40 - Being In A Para-Sympathetic State While Eating54:30 - Experimentation57:55 - Food Combinations59:40 - Why Does Alcohol Lower Blood Sugar?1:02:05 - Stevia1:03:15 - Low Carb Eating And Endogenous Glucose Production - Adaptive Glucose Sparing1:06:50 - Is It Harmful?1:09:50 - Restoring Insulin Sensitivity After Being Ketogenic1:10:30 - CGM For Gestational Diabetes Or Annual Tests1:11:20 - Where Can You Place Them?1:13:35 - Is There A Threshold Of Fat For CGM Placement?1:15:00 - Accuracy1:20:05 - Consistency In Readings1:22:25 - Does It Hurt? Is There Another Option?Go To Melanieavalon.com/nutrisenseCGM And Use Coupon Code MelanieAvalon For $40 Off!
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Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 22min

#129 - Catharine Arnston: Chlorella & Spirulina, Algae Nutrient Density, Eco-friendly Agriculture, Chlorophyll, Iron, B Vitamins, Fiber & Chelators, Immune System Support, Recovery & Detoxification, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/algaeEnjoy 20% Off at melanieavalon.com/energybits With Coupon Code MelanieAvalon!1:55- IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:05 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/avalonx Or Head Straight Over To Avalonx.Us To Place Your Order Now!8:45 - Catharine's Beginning's In Algae Research11:40 - The Popularity In Asian Countries13:00 - What Is Algae?14:45 - Macro And Micro Algae16:05 - Nutrient Density17:35 - Why Algae Is NOT A Supplement19:00 - The Lack Of Oxalates And Lectins20:15 - Which Was First, Spirulina Or Chlorella21:15 - Why Are Spirulina And Chlorella Non-Toxic When Other Algaes Are?24:45 - The Debate On Toxins In Algae26:05 - Spirulina26:30 - The Protein And Other Nutrients In Spirulina32:20 - B1233:25 - Can It Be A Meal Replacement?38:40 - Chlorella39:45 - Chlorophyll41:55 - Hemoglobin47:00 - Chelation51:15 - Vitamin K252:55 - Chlorella's Binding Action54:40 - Pregnant And Nursing Moms55:55 - Accumulation Of Disease57:15 - Contamination And Detox1:01:15 - Immunological Interaction And Protection1:08:35 - Is It Safe For People With Autoimmune?1:13:05 - Energy Bits Production Standards1:14:00 - The Quality Of Energy Bits1:15:05 - Powder Vs TabletsEnjoy 20% Off at www.energybits.com With Coupon Code MelanieAvalon!
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Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 12min

#128 - Dr. Michael Platt: Using Progesterone Cream, Adrenaline Dominance & Cortisol, Decreased Hormones Levels In Aging, Bioidentical Hormone Therapies, PCOS, PMDD, & Fertility, ADHD, Migraines, Tinnitus, Estrogen, & Testosterone, And More!

Dr. Michael Platt, expert in progesterone cream and hormone therapies, discusses topics such as adrenaline dominance, decreased hormone levels in aging, bioidentical hormone therapies, PCOS, PMDD, fertility, ADHD, migraines, tinnitus, estrogen, and testosterone. He delves into the role of progesterone, the effects of insulin resistance in the brain, and the potential benefits of progesterone for ADHD. Other topics include low cholesterol levels, hormone production, fat accumulation, and the connection between adrenaline and ADHD.
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Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 9min

#127 - John Gray (Part 1): Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, Vulnerability & Intimacy, Relationship Health, Hormones & Behavior, Sexual Desire, Love & Pleasure Energy, Transfer And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/menarefrommars 2:30 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome! 2:45 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalon Stay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/avalonx Or Head Straight Over To Avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now! 11:20 - Celibacy Or Lack Of Sexual Activity 16:55 - Sharing Time Together And Apart 20:15 - Ebb And Flow Of Hormones During The Female Cycle 22:00 - Making Testosterone At The Wrong Part Of The Cycle 24:35 - Detachment 30:40 - Heart Disease In Men After Retirement 33:20 - Sacrifice For The Relationship 35:30 - Women's Needs 36:00 - Cleanses 37:30 - Being Responsible For Your Feelings 42:30 - Using Words To Communicate Love 49:10 - Reasons For Relationships And Sex 51:00 - Vulnerability 53:30 - Energy Balance 1:01:05 - Prioritizing Your Partner 1:03:05 - Giving Too Much 1:04:10 - Awareness Of Your Feelings 1:06:20 - Negative Emotions 1:06:50 - Wim Hof
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Dec 30, 2021 • 1h 21min

#126 - Azure Grant: Biological Rhythms, Hormonal Patterns, Female Reproductive Health, The Fertility Cycle, Cholesterol & Blood Glucose, Hormone Replacement Therapies, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/rhythms2:05 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:15 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/avalonx Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!11:05 - Azure's Background13:50 - Body Rhythms16:30 - Seasonal Rhythms19:00 - What Is Driving These Rhythms?21:10 - What Was The Original Cause?24:10 - The Menstrual Rhythm28:40 - Does Hormonal Birth Control Cause A Loss Of Ovulatory Rhythm?31:15 - What Are The Implications Of The Gender Bias In Scientific Study?34:45 - Predicting The Fertility Window39:15 - How Much Of A Change Is There In Temperature Prior To Ovulation?41:50 - Cholesterol46:50 - How Best To Interpret Your Cholesterol Panels50:50 - HDL53:05 - How To Get More Involved In Research Studiesquantifiedself.com/ www.patientslikeme.com/ precisionhealthcareecosystem.org/category/project-apollo/ bioloopsleep.com/ www.citizensciencealliance.org/ www.openhumans.org/55:55 - The Q Cycle Study59:45 - Working With Oura Ring1:01:00 - Data Collection1:04:30 - Glucose And Diabetes1:07:15 - Insulin PumpsSkip The Waitlist By Going To melanieavalon.com/levelscgm With The Coupon Code MelanieAvalon!Go To melanieavalon.com/nutrisensecgm And Use Coupon Code MelanieAvalon For 15% Off Select Packages1:13:00 - Are There Any Completely Independent Rhythms1:15:20 - Cyanobacteria1:16:05 - Is There Any One Major Thing That Will Heavily Effect Rhythms?1:18:00 - Eating Rhythms1:21:00 - Upcoming Projects
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Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 26min

#125 - Joseph Dituri, Ph.D.: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Anemia & Oxygen Debt, Carbon Monoxide & Hypoxic Training, Hard Vs. Soft Shell Hyperbaric Chambers, Underwater & Atmospheric Pressure, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/hyperbarics2:00 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:10 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/serrapeptase Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!11:15 - Dituri's Background17:00 - Life Support Systems17:50 - Dive Pressure; Water Vs Atmosphere21:00 - Decompression Sickness25:10 - Differences In Pressurized Space Suits28:15 - Maximum Pressure Tolerated By Humans 31:25 - How Does Hyperbaric Therapy Work?32:05 - Mechanism Of Action33:35 - Collagen Synthesis34:00 - Stem Cell Production34:45 - Pressurized Oxygen36:30 - Anemia36:55 - Oxygen Debt38:15 - The Chambers41:00 - Airplane Pressurization44:50 - Acclimating To Different Altitudes46:40 - Pressurizing With Oxygen Vs Breathing Pure Oxygen50:50 - Why Do Balloons Pop On Planes?52:20 - The Gas Laws53:45 - Who Should Do Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?56:30 - Oxygen Toxicity59:35 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning1:01:25 - Blood Thinners Or Stacking Supplements During Therapy1:03:35 - Daily Low Dose Aspirin1:06:30 - Cryotherapy1:09:10 - Oxygen Deprivation And Carbon Dioxide1:12:00 - Typical Treatment Protocol1:17:15 - Side Effects1:18:45 - Vitamin E1:19:50 - In Home Hyperbaric Units1:22:50 - Post-COVID (Long Haulers)1:24:10 - Is There An Increased Availability Of This Treatment?1:25:15 - Underwater Diving
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Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 26min

#124 - Sergey Young: Growing Young, Immortality Morality, Emerging Healthcare Technologies, Health Data Privacy, Women‘s Health & Gender Bias In Science, Increased Longevity Sustainability, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/growingyoung1:50 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:00 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/serrapeptase Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!10:10 - Sergey's Background13:40 - Investing In New Biotech14:10 - Organ Regrowth16:00 - The Thymus16:45 - The Limitations Of Organ Regrowth17:50 - Backing Up Your Brain And Virtual Avatars22:00 - What Is Aging?23:40 - The Epigenetics Of Aging25:00 - When Does Aging Start?28:15 - Why Is Our Maximum Age Around 120?32:30 - Gene Editing 34:40 - CRISPR36:40 - Gene Replacement37:40 - RNA38:10 - Epigenetic Reprogramming39:20 - Is Genetics Or Epigenetics The Main Driver Of Health40:50 - How Did We Advance So Fast In Gene Sequencing?42:00 - Eco-Imaging43:20 - What Is The Margin For Error In AI?44:35 - Detecting Early Stage Cancer47:00 - Getting A 2nd Opinion48:45 - Gender Bias In AI49:35 - Women's Health52:00 - Gender Inclusion52:40 - Big Tech53:45 - The US Healthcare System54:35 - Privacy In Healthcare Data1:02:20 - Precision Medicine1:07:10 - Detecting Debilitating Disease1:10:00 - Stem Cell Therapy1:12:15 - Cell Banking1:14:00 - What Will The Future Look Like?1:16:05 - Lifespan1:16:40 - Inequality In The World1:17:15 - Healthcare As A Basic Human Right1:18:45 - The Health Of The Planet1:23:20 - The Sustainability Of Longevity1:26:20 - Self Fulfilling Population Controls1:28:00 - Is A Larger Population Really A Problem?
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Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 35min

#123 Dr. David Minkoff: The “Perfect” Protein, Essential & Non-Essential Amino Acids, Enzymes & HCL, Longevity, Healing & Recovery, Neurotransmitters & Depression, Autophagy & Inflammation, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/perfectprotein1:40 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!1:50 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/serrapeptase Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!8:45 - David's Personal Story10:45 - Healing An Injury With Amino Acids16:35 - Should We Supplement If We Aren't Getting Enough Protein?18:55 - Taking Acid Blockers20:35 - Gaining Lean Body Mass With Amino Acids 21:50 - What Is The Difference Between Amino Acids And Protein?26:10 - Amino Acid Deficits28:30 - Amino Acid Blood Testing29:10 - People Who Thrive Without Protein31:10 - Utilization Of Proteins34:10 - Excess Nitrogen Excretion39:55 - Meeting Or Exceeding Your Amino Acid Needs With PerfectAmino41:30 - Using PerfectAmino On The Ketogenic Diet42:05 - Are Proteins Insulinogenic43:10 - Fasting, Autophagy, And Essential Amino Acids44:40 - Whey Protein45:30 - Collagen46:40 - What Is The Inflammatory Protentional Of Animal Protein?48:20 - How Fruit Has Changed49:50 - How Protein Has (Or Has Not) Changed51:00 - Acne In Teens52:00 - Lower Protein Intake In Long-Lived Populations54:05 - Can Your Body Properly Adjust To Low Protein Diets?55:40 - Obesity And High Carb Diets59:15 - Kidney Health And BUN Score1:01:05 - LMNT: For Fasting Or Low-Carb Diets Electrolytes Are Key For Relieving Hunger, Cramps, Headaches, Tiredness, And Dizziness. With No Sugar, Artificial Ingredients, Coloring, And Only 2 Grams Of Carbs Per Packet. Try LMNT For Complete And Total Hydration. For A Limited Time Go To drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon To Get A Sample Pack For Only The Price Of Shipping!1:03:50 - Spirulina1:07:15 - Adding PerfectAnimo To Your Meals1:09:20 - Branch-Chain Amino Acids1:10:25 - Enzymes1:14:10 - Neurotransmitters And Depression1:15:30 - Your Immune System1:18:10 - If You Have A Deficit, Should You Selectively Supplement?1:18:50 - Digestion, Enzymes, And HCL1:21:15 - Biochemical Individuality1:22:00 - Supplements What Everyone Needs1:26:15 - Mitochondrial Tests1:26:45 - Metabolism1:31:45 - Iodine Needs: Too Much Or Not Enough?
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Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 43min

#122 - R Blank: EMF Health Effects, 5G & Home Wi-Fi, The Denial Of Danger, Practical Ways To Reduce Exposure, Electro Hypersensitivity, Carcinogenic & Ionizing Electromagnetic Fields, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/shieldyourbodyGo To shieldyourbody.com And Use The Coupon Code MelanieAvalon For 15% Off Site-Wide!2:40 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:50 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/serrapeptase Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!12:20 - R's Personal Story15:30 - The Type Of EMF That Is Carcinogenic18:15 - Ionizing EMF19:00 - The Denial Of The Danger Of EMF20:00 - Historical Levels Of Exposure21:50 - Has There Been Any Adaptation In Our Biology23:00 - The Complete Lack Of Regulation23:50 - If It Plugs In, It's Emitting EMF24:00 - EMF On A Spectrum24:40 - Infrared Energy 25:45 - Acute Exposure Vs. Chronic Exposure26:40 - The Thermal Effect28:05 - The Microwave29:50 - Dissipation Of EMF 34:10 - What Is EMF Doing To Our Cells36:45 - DNA Damage39:30 - Safety And Efficacy In Studies40:00 - The Problem With Cell Phones40:40 - Device Positioning44:35 - Why Aren't We Taking EMF More Seriously?46:20 - The Exponential Increase In Exposure47:30 - Reaching A Catastrophic Point51:10 - 5G52:30 - Smart Meters55:00 - Wi-Fi And Bluetooth58:00 - The Compounding Effect58:45 - Wi-Fi Calling59:30 - Cell Signal Vs. Wi-Fi Mode1:01:30 - Dual-Band Wi-Fi Routers1:04:25 - Is There Any Benefit For Alternating Frequency Exposure1:05:30 - Weighing Cost Vs Benefit Of EMF Exposure1:07:50 - Unnecessary Tech That Emits EMF1:10:15 - CGM Bluetooth Tech1:14:30 - EMF Sensitivity, Electro-Hypersensitivity1:17:15 - EHS And Other Toxicities1:18:45 - Practical Changes And SYB Products1:25:25 - Cell Phone Products1:27:00 - How Do The Shielding Products Work?1:30:30 - EMF Blocking Clothing1:33:00 - The Danger Of Smart Watches1:33:20 - EMF Canopies1:36:00 - EMF Consultation Through SYB1:36:40 - Large Scale Home Defense Implementation1:37:55 - EMF Meters And Self TestingGo To shieldyourbody.com And Use The Coupon Code MelanieAvalon For 15% Off Site-Wide!1:43:45 - Somavedic
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Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 36min

#121 - Dr. Stephanie Estima: Nutrition For Your Cycle, The 4 Phases Of Menstruation, Ovulation & Fertility, Sex & The Female Orgasm, Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, PCOS, The Betty Body, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/bettybody1:55 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group At Facebook.com/groups/paleoOMAD For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome!2:10 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalonStay Up To Date With All The News About Melanie's New Serrapeptase Supplement At melanieavalon.com/serrapeptase Or Head Straight Over To avalonx.us To Place Your Order Now!10:20 - Stephanie's Background16:25 - Stress And The Menstrual Cycle19:30 - Amenorrhea And Menstrual Shame23:30 - The Patriarchy And Consumerism Influence24:30 - The Idea Of A Betty26:40 - Women's Intuition31:10 - Lack Of Women In Scientific Studies34:15 - Bioidentical Hormones35:50 - The Phases Of The Menstrual Cycle37:55 - Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH)40:55 - Luteinizing Hormone41:30 - Ovulation And Fertility Window44:20 - GI Influence During The Cycle48:00 - Physical Manifestation Of The Phases54:25 - Minding The Negativity Bias During Week 456:30 - Are We More Attractive During Ovulation58:05 - Hormonal Birth Control59:30 - The Concentration Of Estrogen Receptors1:00:00 - Estrogen Metabolites1:02:30 - Evolutionary Reasons For Variances In Estrogen 1:03:45 - APOE41:06:20 - Abnormal Or Out Of Balance Cycles1:07:00 - Androgen Dominance And PCOS1:09:30 - Hyperinsulinemia1:09:45 - Sex Hormone Binding Globulin1:10:40 - Declining Levels Of Progesterone1:13:25 - Supporting Your Cycle Through Nutrition And Diet1:20:30 - Progesterone And Diet1:21:20 - Progesterone Creams1:22:50 - The Benefits Of Sex And Orgasms1:25:05 - The Plateau Phase Of Orgasm1:26:00 - Manual Stimulation1:31:00 - Consistent Engagement With Orgasm1:31:35 - Sex Without Orgasm1:33:10 - PMDD And Feeling Like A Slave To Your Hormones

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