Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120

Join Dr. Gladden in this conversation with Dr. Joseph Antoun. He is the CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and a Forbes Business Development Council member. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery. He completed his studies in Public Policy at Harvard University, in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, and his Doctorate in Medicine and Master’s in Medical and Biological Sciences at Saint Joseph University. In this episode, they talk about what human longevity means and new discoveries in science and medicine that can move us all closer to the ever-elusive Fountain of Youth. Do you know the difference between prolonged fasting, intermittent fasting, and TRE and their benefits? What can you do to increase your odds of living past 100 AND being healthy while doing it? Listen to hear more.  Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120   Dr. Gladden welcomes Dr. Joseph to the show. (00:51)  Dr. Joseph explains how he got into what he is currently doing. (1:46)  Dr. Joseph talks about his transition and how his passion developed for what he does currently. (3:18)  Dr. Gladden asks Dr. Joseph what it is like to support the government. (5:03)  Dr. Joseph lists areas where the government has failed. (8:00)  Dr. Gladden brings up how sugar, salt, and fat are addictive. (9:50)  Dr. Joseph states how unhealthy fat is cheap and how it’s a choice between healthy fat and unhealthy fat. (11:50)  Dr. Gladden adds how finances, taste, and tradition affect what people eat and how there are many hurdles to overcome regarding healthy eating. (13:20)  Dr. Joseph describes how people testify of how ProLon changed their lives, bodies, performance, mental clarity, and taste buds. (14:50)  Dr. Gladden explains that if you're going into intermittent fasting, it's almost better to eat breakfast, eat lunch, and skip dinner. (16:18)  Dr. Joseph says that if you eat something during the day, you actually eat less at night. (18:05)  Dr. Gladden clarifies that the ProLon five-day fast-mimicking diet is essentially a kit that contains these foods that don't break a fast. (20:05)  Dr. Joseph mentions that after two days of fasting, your body goes into a special defensive mechanism (21:45)  Dr. Joseph explains that every cell is impacted and pushed to rejuvenate when we fast. (23:00)  Dr. Gladden adds that fasting helps reboot the body in a spectrum of tissues and organs. (24:50)  Dr. Joseph shares that everything they do involves lab, preclinical, and human trials. (26:30)  Dr. Joseph states that fasting is a major foundational piece in the longevity space. (29:30)  Dr. Joseph mentions that three different five-day fasts a year is best. (31:09)   Dr. Gladden talks about how insulin drives the aging process, cellular and vascular senescence. (33:40)  Dr. Joseph breaks down what fast does to the body. (35:20)  Dr. Joseph reveals how they tripled the impact of what the FDA would consider a drug. (37:20)  Dr. Gladden notes how high-protein diets activate mTOR. (39: 30)  Dr. Joseph mentions an article by Valter Longo published four months ago on the meta-analysis of IGF. (41:10)  Dr. Gladden describes how in practice, they use rapamycin to suppress IGF-1 while they're doing some other things (43:27)  Dr. Gladden elaborates on intermittent fasting and how it is excellent for anyone with a malignant cell in their system. (45:30)  Dr. Joseph comments that it’s better to starve cancer than feed cancer. (47:44)  Dr. Joseph points listeners to where they can find the research he mentioned. (49:10)  Dr. Joseph shares how one of his most significant recommendations is eating dinner early in the evening and not snacking late at night. (50:00)  Dr. Joseph explains how the brain is a fat organ. (51:43)  Dr. Joseph points listeners to where they can find more info on prolonfast.com.(53:10)       Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you’d like us to talk about on the podcast too!      Follow us on social media!     Instagram: @gladdenlongevity     Twitter: @gladdenlongevit     Facebook: @GladdenLongevity          For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com      Call us: 972-310-8916      Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com     To learn more about L-Nutra, or Dr. Antoun:  https://l-nutra.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-antoun-b20ab5a/   https://www.facebook.com/LNutra/    Discount code:  Click HERE and use GLADDEN20 for 20% OFF your L-Nutra kit.   

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Gladden sits with Steve Reiter to answer questions from the Gladden Longevity podcast listeners. Steve is the founder and president of the Never Alone Project. In addition, he is a Podcasting, Radio, & Media Production Strategist, Consultant, and Coach with over 22 years in Award-Winning, Internationally Syndicated Media. In this episode, they touch on important questions that listeners have asked, and Dr. Gladden answers a depth of insight. They also touch on things to consider if you want to make a hundred your new thirty and more.  Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred the new thirty and living beyond 120!    Steve introduces the show and thanks Dr. Gladden. (00:40)  Dr. Gladden mentions mindset and how it is so incredibly powerful. (02:18)  Dr. Gladden notes the importance of asking big questions and adds that this is how significant progress is made. (4:08)  Dr. Gladden talks about the possibility of cracking the longevity code in this decade because we are getting smarter every day, learning new things every day, and incorporating them. (6:00)  Dr. Gladden touches on how the microbiome is becoming key and taking the fore in the longevity space. (8:00)  Dr. Gladden discusses addressing the lead dominoes so you can avoid other cascaded dominoes from falling, and it’s easier to stop them at earlier ages. (11:55)  Dr. Gladden explains that it is really tricky to take any metrics and extrapolate across all things. (14:30)  Dr. Gladden elaborates on how the gut biome is incredibly diverse across the planet, so there really is no one ideal gut biome. (15:20)  Dr. Gladden brings up how stress is such a primary driver of aging. (17:24)  Dr. Gladden shares how everything that has ever happened pushed him in the right direction to where he is supposed to be. (19:03)  Dr. Gladden breaks down how forgiveness lowers your stress level. (21:50)  Dr. Gladden describes how stress levels go down when love flows through your life. (22:50)  Steve asks a question about the importance of constant monitoring. (24:00)  Dr. Gladden recounts how his sleep has changed with some adjustments. (27:17 )  Steve questions Dr. Gladden about his thoughts on plant-based diets. (29:00)  Dr. Gladden mentions that unless you know your genetics, you should not be too attached to a particular diet but only make such decisions after testing. (31:00)  Dr. Gladden reiterates that biology like to be in balance. (33:20)  Dr. Gladden states that Gladden Longevity offers a great deal of personalized support. (35:05)  Dr. Gladden clarifies how Gladden Longevity is not married to a single answer, and the clinic does not revolve around a few technologies but takes a holistic perspective. (37:00)  Dr. Gladden describes how he would like to impact everybody and reach more people. (40:04)  Steve directs listeners to contact Gladden Longevity for any questions they may have. (41:10)       Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you’d like us to talk about on the podcast too!     Follow us on social media!    Instagram: @gladdenlongevity    Twitter: @gladdenlongevit    Facebook: @GladdenLongevity        For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com     Call us: 972-310-8916     Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com      To learn more about Steve Reiter or connect with him, check out his Linked In:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/reitersteve/   

Join Dr. Gladden in this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast where he chats with Chris Mirabile, who, at a young age, came to grips with his mortality, which motivated him to develop a solution that addresses all hallmarks of aging simultaneously. As a serial entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, and the youngest winner of NYU Stern’s business plan competition, Chris Mirabile is known for beating the odds, and he is the Founder and CEO of NovosLabs.com. In this podcast, they talk about a lot of things that will help you live healthier and better. They also touch on his longevity-relevant results: epigenetic clocks, telomere length, age-correlated physical performance markers, and NOVOS’ first-to-market, novel approach to addressing all hallmarks of aging simultaneously.    Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred the new thirty and living beyond 120!    Show notes:    Dr. Gladden introduces Chris Mirabile. (1:38)  Dr. Gladden asks Chris what got him interested in the longevity journey. (2:19)  Dr. Gladden mentions that Chris was only sixteen years old and had to deal with a brain tumor. (3:23)  Chris talks about how his experience was a gift and how it transformed his perspective in life. (5:02)  Chris describes how he spent time trying to find out about his experience by analyzing his genes, and the probability of it happening again, how it could have been exacerbated by the environment or upbringing. (7:02)  Chris shares examples of the steps he was taking to optimize his health. (9:04)  Chris specifies what drove him into longevity. (11:05)  Dr. Gladden brings up how mutation can impact your longevity and your life. (13:17)  Chris touches on how you can optimize your health and longevity here and now. (15:10)  Chris explains how genes are turned on and off. (17:01)  Dr. Gladden notes that just because something looks good on paper does not mean it will be good for you. (19:28)  Chris mentions how a paper on the hallmarks of aging got him interested in what he is doing today. This paper also helped him understand that there are biological causes of aging and that there are ways to offset them or slow them down. (20:50)  Chris talks about how most doctors are skeptical about supplements. (23:01)  Dr. Gladden elaborates on giving out wrong doses to the wrong people for the wrong period and then judging such supplements/medication as useless. (26:15)  Chris explains what he has created and how NOVOS came into being. (29:27)  Chris mentions the amount of time it takes to study human lifetime. (31:20)  Chris discusses some tests done with NOVOS products. (33:20)  Chris touches on the challenge discovered in trying to destroy senescent cells without damaging nearby tissues. (35:25)  Chris tells us how Novos products were able to reduce single-strand and double-strand DNA breaks. (37:20)  Dr. Gladden asks Chris if he has had other opportunities to measure other metrics of aging. (39:17)  Chris shares how someone who took the products for six months witnessed changes in their measured ages. (41:10)  Chris mentions how important it is for you not to have short telomeres. (43:25)  Chris elaborates on a clock that uses principle component analysis. (47:20)  Chris differentiates first-generation clocks and second-generation clocks. (49:40)  Dr. Gladden explains that one test does not give the complete picture of aging. (52:10)  Chris talks about how it takes a whole lot more time to reverse accumulated damage. (54:50)  Dr. Gladden states how they would use NOVOS products to help achieve their goals. (57:10)  Chris adds that many different factors play into aging. (58:05)  Dr. Gladden appreciates Chris for being on the call. (59:10)         Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you’d like us to talk about on the podcast too!   Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevity  Twitter: @gladdenlongevit  Facebook: @GladdenLongevity    For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com   Call us: 972-310-8916   Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com    Learn more about Chris and the work that NOVOS is doing.  Website: https://novoslabs.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismirabile/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/novoslabs/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novoslabs  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novoslabs    Discount code:  gladden5 (Click here) 

In this episode, join Steven Reiter, the technical producer of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, as he interviews Dr. Jeffrey Gladden. Steve Reiter is a 25-year internationally syndicated broadcasting professional.  He spent 12+ years working on the internationally syndicated radio show, Focus on the Family.  Steve was overseeing the production department in 2008 when FOTF was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame (beating out Howard Stern, Bob Costas, and Dr. Laura). In this conversation, they share Dr. Gladden’s childhood, how he got into medicine, his journey, and his life story. Want to get to know Dr. Gladden a little better? This episode is packed with gems you don’t want to miss!   Steven Reiter introduces himself and talks about his interest and how he’s been following the podcast. (00:30) Dr. Gladden talks about his interest in sports growing up and his thoughts about the existence of God as a young boy. (02:40) Dr. Gladden shares a memory of liking to walk to school as a little boy. (04:20) Steve asks Dr. Gladden what he wanted to be when he was growing up, and Dr. Gladden surprises him with the answer. (6:00) Dr. Gladden mentions how physicians told his parents to put his sister in a home because of her challenge. (8:10) Dr. Gladden talks about how he was the first person in his family to attend four years of college. (10:15) Dr. Gladden speaks about taking senior-level courses in seminary. (12:05) Dr. Gladden goes over how interesting medical school was for him. (15:12) Dr. Gladden speaks about thinking to himself while growing up that he is smart enough to do what he wants. (17:38) Gladden mentions the evolution of doctors trying to sit at the bedside of patients twenty-four hours. (19:32) Steve questioned Dr. Gladden about how he moved from internal medicine to cardiology. (22:03) Dr. Gladden mentions how the birth of his son Chris was a transformative moment for him. (24:10) Steve questions Dr. Gladden about what it was like starting a practice. (27:15) Dr. Gladden details how he started his own practice and grew it up to 12 doctors and 10 offices. (29:40) Dr. Gladden talks about getting into shape in his early forties. (32:35) Dr. Gladden mentions how exercise is always enjoyable for him. (34:18) Dr. Gladden goes over riding high-performance motorcycles. (36:10) Dr. Gladden details how he and his wife learn how to heli-snowboard. (38:23) Dr. Gladden mentions routine testing, which he carried out due to how he was feeling, and discovered that everything was okay and that he was just getting older. (40:00) Dr. Gladden adds how testing showed he was hormonally depleted. (42:15) Dr. Gladden speaks about the four to five years when he was trying to figure things out. (44:30) Dr. Gladden comments that it’s been ten years this month since he started Gladden Longevity, formerly known as Apex. (45:55) Dr. Gladden talks about the services Gladden Longevity offers and their ideal clients. (48:00) Dr. Gladden goes over one of the programs at Gladden longevity which involves a 90-day sprint. (50:23) Dr. Gladden shares info from an article about how the nine markers of aging have increased to nineteen. (52:19) Dr. Gladden talks about how age five was a rough year for him as a child. (54:19) Dr. Gladden talks about what wisdom means to him. (56:08) Dr. Gladden says that language is a poor form of communication and elaborates. (58:00) Dr. Gladden mentions that having a greater sense of purpose is important as you grow. (1:02:40)       Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this and other episodes, as well as to let us know what you’d like us to talk about on the podcast! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity   For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com To find out more about our different programs and costs, call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com   To learn more about Steve Reiter or connect with him, check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reitersteve/  

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden as he chats with Barton Scott, a biochemist and founder. Barton is also a nutritionist and a researcher. For the last seven years, he has been the Founder and process developer behind Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people address the stress of daily life, sleep struggles, hormone issues, fatigue, and nutrient absorption issues we all face. Upgraded Formulas is a quantified wellness and nanotechnology company focused on performance and longevity--with a focus on correcting mineral deficiency led by Barton Scott, who is a Biochemist, Nutritionist, and Functional Health Expert based in Austin, TX, recognized for developing a new category of mineral supplementation called Stabilized Nano Minerals. This episode discusses why vitamins are useless without minerals and the best way to avoid mineral deficiency. They also touch on how mineral absorption issues are holding you back in your energy level and sleep quality, how they affect your adrenal and thyroid function, viral and even bacterial susceptibility, and sex hormones for both men and women. If you want to learn what to do about it, take a listen.    Show notes:    Dr. Gladden introduces Barton Scott and his passion for optimizing mineral content for people. (1:01)  Scott mentions that minerals play both offense and defense. (3:29)  Scott states that everything should be reversible. (4:55)  Scott speaks about how the future of nutrition and medication is nano-technology. (6:47)  Scott explains how human beings are essentially a machine within a machine. (8:24)  Scotts touches on how magnesium affects HRV. (11:05)  Dr. Gladden mentions that there is an epidemic of low vitamin D levels. (13:20)  Dr. Gladden points out how too much calcium can cause cell death. (15:00)  Scott says that you may not utilize protein very well if you don’t have enough zinc. (17:00)  Scott notes that great nutritionists are available to help people interpret results. (19:50)  Dr. Gladden asks Scott to talk about sodium and potassium, as they are crucial to cell membrane function.  (21:40)  Scott elaborates on about how minerals and fat create the building blocks for hormones. (23:40)  Scott mentions how with autism, we see a lot of heavy metal is a huge problem. (25:03)  Scott brings up one of his trademarks which is –“Test don’t guess.” When supplementing, we must know what our current levels are. (27:37)  Scott goes through sodium and magnesium levels. (30:45)  Scott advises salting your water throughout your day. (32:00)  Dr. Gladden mentions the importance of eating nutrient-dense foods throughout the day. (35:39)  Scott goes over how magnesium helps relax all muscles, including those that control the bladder. (37:58)  Scott explains how the recycling system in the body actually provides the iron we need each day. (39:00)  Dr. Gladden talks about getting hooked to a plasmapheresis machine where plasma is pulled off and then replaced with albumin. (40:40)  Scott expands on metal toxicity. (42:50)  Scott describes how just being high in lead or low in magnesium can cause personality changes. (44:03)  Scott details how healing the brain and neurons is a big thing. (46:40)  Scott adds that if someone is low in magnesium and sodium or high in heavy metals, they are going to struggle to focus. (49:50)  Dr. Gladden mentions that it's been shown that in pregnant women that run higher iodine levels, their babies have a 10 to 15 point increase in IQ. (51:19)  Scott shares important advice for longevity. He talks about testing, taking magnesium, and salting your water. (53:58)         Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.  Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevitypodcast  Twitter: @GLPodcast_  Facebook: @GladdenLongevityPodcast  For information on our practice or becoming a client: www.gladdenlongevity.com      To learn more about Barton's stabilized nano mineral supplementation or reach out:  Website: https://www.upgradedformulas.com/  Email: care@upgradedformulas.com  YouTube: Upgraded Formulas  Instagram: @upgradedformulas  Facebook: Upgraded Formulas    Discount code: GLP15 (one-time use per customer and does not apply to subscription products) 

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden as he speaks to Madelynn Walker, who has a degree in Nutrition from Texas A & M. Madelynn is Gladden Longevity’s in-house nutritionist, innovative and experienced, skilled in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. They talk about common questions from clients regarding nutritional testing, food sensitivity testing, their diets, and their plans. This episode also gives you insight into how people orchestrate their diets. They also get granular here and make specific recommendations about where to get the best meat, what kind of unpasteurized milk to buy, and what kind of bars are actually healthy. If you want to start making better and more informed choices, this is for you.    Show notes:    Dr. Gladden introduces Madelynn Walker. (2:08)  Dr. Gladden states that healthy food may not be healthy for an individual. He also mentions that most diets start with food instead of the individual and why that is a problem. (2:55)  Madelynn talks about the MRT being one of the most accurate food sensitivity blood tests. (4:09)  Madelynn mentions that the MRT is so much better because it does not just look at one mechanism but considers all of them. (6:00)  Madelynn notes that IGG isn't exactly the most useful test with sensitivities because high levels of IGG can either be good or bad. (8:20)  Madelynn reiterates that food sensitivities are complex and hard to pinpoint. (10:04)  Dr. Gladden touches on how people eating certain foods will show sensitivity to those foods. (12:30)  Madelynn brings up the importance of having a well-balanced diet and changing food regularly to avoid or combat food sensitivities. (13:55)  Madelynn clarifies that there could be a margin of error in food sensitivity testing. (16:00)  Dr. Gladden asks Madelynn about her recommendations if a person’s MRT test does not indicate sensitivity to gluten and dairy. (19:05)  Madelynn explains why unpasteurized milk is a better option than pasteurized milk. (21:20)  Madelynn also adds that for those interested in cow and dairy, it is crucial to get them from a reliable source. (23:20)  Madelynn educates us on seed oils and how they are excessively hydrogenated. (25:10)  Dr. Gladden points out how keeping one’s oil in the refrigerator makes it difficult to use. (27:10)  Madelynn tells us about Yacon syrup and how it has been shown to have really great gut benefits. (29:36)  Dr. Gladden mentions Terry Cochran as being a big proponent of taking farm-based food. (32:10)  Madelynn emphasizes that getting your animal protein from organic sources is really important. (34:10)  Dr. Gladden introduces the issue of how eating and diets become unpredictable when people travel for vacations and things like that. Asks Madelynn for advice. (36:15)  Madelynn lists out some of the best healthy bars she knows of. (38:20)  Madelynn shares her top three things for overall health and longevity. (40:12)     Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.  Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevity  Twitter: @gladdenlongevit  Facebook: @GladdenLongevity  Madelynn’s Healthy Bars Recommendations:  REDD Bar  IQ Bar  Aloha Bar  Real Food Bar 

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden as he speaks with Michael Brombach, Chief Operating Officer for Recuro Health. He is responsible for driving the strategy and development of Recuro’s digital health platform and products, overseeing integration, go-to-market strategy, and future product innovation. The company he founded, SupDoc, an AI-powered health platform for convenient and efficient care services, was acquired by Recuro Health earlier this year to enhance its integrated capabilities. In this episode, they talk about moving from “sick care” to healthcare, from reactive to proactive, creating the first generation of virtual care, and the key elements of a proactive, value-based, accountable care model that can keep people healthier longer and catch things earlier. Listen in to find out what this care model actually is, how it’s built, how it works, and how it changes the system.   Show notes: Dr. Gladden introduces Recuro Health, SupDoc, and Michael Brombach. (1:10)  Micheal talks about his previous experience. (3:30)  Michael elaborates on value-based care and accountable care. (6:00)  Dr. Gladden mentions how insurance payers and the hospitals may not get what he is trying to do. (9:29)  Michael notes how the right tools and the right data could allow physicians to become more efficient and how he left to build SupDoc. (10:00)  Michael tells what the most significant thing they do at Recuro is. (10:50)  Michael explains how they have a snapshot in time of the whole-person health. (11:50)  Dr. Gladden notes that companies invest a lot in training and recruiting, so keeping employees healthy is essential. (13:25)  Michael addresses the various concerns when a person is doing something different in healthcare. (15:09)  Dr. Gladden asks if these premiums go higher for the employee, go lower for the employee, or start higher and go lower as they stay healthy. (17:00)  Michael discusses the key to aligning incentives. Everyone needs to share in both the program's risk and reward. (19:001)  Michael tells how the AI is used and how they want to grow it. (21:01)  Dr. Gladden shares that he is talking with Michael Gordon and how they are writing a white paper together. (23:45)  Michael brings up the different diagnostic tests available in the market at the moment. (25:17)  Michael adds that the first significant piece is tailoring testing better, and the second piece is all about what they are doing in behavioral health. (27:07)  Dr. Gladden talks about how it would be interesting to see how Recuro moves forward. (29:25)  Dr. Gladden emphasizes that democratizing preemptive care versus reactive care is a massive need. (30:46)       Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.  Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevitypodcast  Twitter: @GLPodcast_  Facebook: @GladdenLongevityPodcast    To learn more about what Michael Brombach is doing in the virtual healthcare world and changing the current system:  www.recurohealth.com    

Join in on this conversation between Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Michael Breus, better known as The Sleep Doctor. Breus is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have taken and passed the Sleep Medicine Boards without going to Medical School. He is an expert resource for most major publications doing more than 400 interviews per year. This episode touches on energy, movement, body types, chronotypes, sleep, diet, relationships, and sex. Yes, The Sleep Doctor can teach you how to optimize all these areas and give you a hint about how best to organize your days according to your sleeping patterns and needs. If you want to revolutionize your entire life just by identifying your sleep chronotype and making a few adjustments in your benefit, this episode is for you.    Show notes:    Dr. Gladden introduces Michael Breus. (00:57)  Breus mentions how he is known as the sleep doctor and chronotype guy. (3:25)  Dr. Gladden asks Breus if genetics determine or set people's circadian rhythms. (5:31)  Breus explains what happened when he allowed himself to sleep at midnight and wake up naturally. (7:11)  Breus brings up the power and importance of WHEN you go to sleep. (9:00)  Breus explains that if you do something at a time when your body wants to do it, then your body will do it better. (10:10)  Breus shares that waking on his own naturally makes his morning better. (11:35)  Breus tells us that sleep in itself is very dehydrating. (13:00)  Breus talks about having the right routines and how his morning routines click him in and allow him to go the places he wants to go. (15:25)  Dr. Gladden hints that, according to a universal finding, if people take too much to drink, they don’t sleep well at all. (16:55)  Dr. Gladden says the best thing that you can give to somebody is to understand them better. (19:15)  Breus speaks about how he does four ten-minute meditations every morning. (20:25)  Breus mentions that “Bears” make up fifty percent of the population. (23:29)  Breus explains how he wrote his books for insomniacs/dolphins and how their sleep drive is very short. (25:23)  Breus talks about how there is genetic insomnia and learned insomnia. He also notes that people go through all the chronotypes as they grow from childhood to adulthood. (26:16)  Breus elaborates about the quality and amounts of sleep of infants versus teenagers. Infants sleep for physical development while teenagers sleep for emotional development. (28:30)  Breus mentions the importance of knowing your bedtime based on your chronotype and doing what helps you relax. (31:17)   Breus goes through the areas that are important when it comes to blocking the blue light.  He says you need some for frequency, brightness, and angle. (33:45)  Dr. Gladden makes the point that you can never think yourself back to sleep. (35:25)  Breus adds that sleep is a lot like love. The more you look for it, the less you find it. (37:00)  Breus brings up that many people don’t breathe deeply and are shallow breathers. (39:38)  Dr. Gladden points out that breathing your way back to sleep as opposed to thinking your way back to sleep is the best option. (41:23)  Dr. Gladden mentions that anxiety is a function of not feeling safe. (43:30)  Breus clarifies that on, a general level, most people can sleep. (45:37)  Breus comments on oxytocin and also on the best time to have sex. (48:25)  Breus says to couples that there is a perfect time for sex, and partners should find a way to figure it out. (50:40)  Breus gives a five-step plan. Wake up at the same time seven days a week, stop caffeine at 2 pm and stop alcohol three hours before bed. It is also essential to stop exercise four hours before bed and have a morning routine of taking fifteen deep breaths, drinking fifteen ounces of water, and getting fifteen minutes of sunshine. (53:38)      Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.   Follow us on social media!   Instagram: @gladdenlongevity / @jeffgladden_md   Twitter: @gladdenlongevit / @jeffgladden_md   Facebook: @GladdenLongevity   For more information on our practice and becoming a client: www.gladdenlongevity.com      To learn more about The Sleep Doctor, visit his website and social media:  Website: www.thesleepdoctor.com   Facebook: @TheSleepDoctor  Instagram: @thesleepdoctor  Twitter: @thesleepdoctor  YouTube: @TheSleepDoctor-MichaelBreus  And to find out what your sleep chronotype is: Take the chronotype quiz!   

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden in this interesting conversation with Mark Young Jr., With a resumé steeped in business startups and entrepreneurial ventures, Mark Young joined the Zona Health team in 2016 with a single purpose: to make the Zona Plus a household name. To say that Young’s background is diverse would be an understatement, but “one consistent thread ties it all together,” he would say, “and that is a passion for education … delivering practical solutions in a way that invites people in.” And at Zona Health, education is the key to engagement. As the episode progresses, they talk about how Zona Plus increases nitric oxide, what isometric exercises have to do with longevity and blood pressure, and nitric oxide’s influence on metabolic and cardiovascular function.    Dr. Gladden welcomes Mark Young Jr. to the show. (2:20)  Mark shares how he took a leadership position in Zona and mentions Dr. Gladden's love for biohacking. (4:10)  Mark mentions what Dr. Wiley noticed while studying to know more about fighter pilots' reactions to high speeds. (6:49)  Mark elaborates on how Dr. Wiley made the connection that isometrics improves cardiovascular health and specifically lowers blood pressure in that respect. (8:30)  Mark tells how Zona calibrates to your current maximum voluntary contraction. (10:51)  Dr. Gladden poses the question: Is there a problem if one squeezes the device harder than usual? (11:58)  Dr. Gladden talks about how they measure grip metrics. (14:03)  Mark notes that using Zona is just like doing a plank: everyone finds it easy at first, but it begins to look/feel difficult after a few minutes if they have not been doing it regularly. (16:00)  Mark clarifies that there are signals on the Zona screen to help keep you in a particular range because it's too hard for anybody to stay at exactly the same pressure for two minutes. (18:35)  Mark points out that nitric oxide flow reduces blood pressure by opening the cardiovascular system and that nitric oxide typically stays in the body for approximately six hours before it starts diminishing. (20:06)  Mark highlights that an equal balance of sodium and potassium must exist in every cell at all times. (22:07)  Dr. Gladden mentions how arteriosclerosis actually has to do with an increase in senescent cells inside the arterial wall, leading to that excess thickening, and then it's also complicated and stiffening by the destruction of something called the glycocalyx. (24:05)  Dr. Gladden adds how over time, there is increased oxidative stress on the arterial wall. (26:00)  Mark makes the statement that potassium is your longevity doctor. (28:00)  Mark points out that using the Zona Plus, they have noticed that the higher the blood pressure, the better the drop. They also noticed approximately a 15% drop in systolic and up to a 10% drop in diastolic. (30:30)  Mark adds that Zona increases blood flow, which obviously can reverse erectile dysfunction or eliminate that symptom. (32:39)  Mark tells us how he uses nitric boost pre-workout to improve blood flow and energy. (34:24)  Marke shares how he used Zona to deal with a blood pressure issue he had. (36:27)  Dr. Gladden cautions that those with high blood pressure who want to try out the Zona should not stop taking their medication suddenly. (38:50)  Mark advices monitoring your blood pressure frequently, so it does not become too low. (41:00)  Mark explains how using Zona is a way to make your body do what your body was made to do. (44:19)  Mark describes how we only have a sick care system instead of a health care system. (47:30)  Dr. Gladden brings up how tragic it is when the sexual function is sacrificed or feels the need to be sacrificed for the sake of another health problem. (51:15)      Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.  Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevity / @jeffgladden_md  Twitter: @gladdenlongevit / @jeffgladden_md  Facebook: @GladdenLongevity  For more information on our practice and becoming a client: www.gladdenlongevity.com     Get more info on the Zona Plus too!  Website: www.zona.com  Call: (800) 252-3810  Text: 754-732-9662  Email: customerservice@zona.com  Facebook: @ZonaHealth  Instagram: @zonahealth    Discount code:  Gladden100 ($100 off the Zona Plus at www.zona.com)   

Do you know the importance of breathing, listening, and being masterful? In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden talks with Jason Campbell, a 7th-degree black belt who has been teaching breath mastery for over three decades and is co-founder of Zen Wellness. He has composed over 100 albums and been #1 on multiple Billboard and Amazon charts.  His combination of breath and music will take you on a journey of vibrant health, energy, and mental clarity. This episode discusses breath, energy, music, mental clarity, meditation, and mastery. Listen to find out about Jason’s unique perspective on health, wellness, and spiritual growth.    Dr. Gladden introduces Jason Campbell and talks about the life energy circle. (2:08) Jason discusses being helpful and happy and what emotional mastery means. (5:25) Dr. Gladden mentions that it’s the energy and consciousness that transforms everything and how a raggedy shirt can be the most beautiful thing on the planet. (7:40) Jason explains that there are many Buddhas and what “Buddha” means. (9:05) Jason talks about the voice in the head being neither good nor bad and how it is the first level of meditation. (11:05) Jason reminds us that the closest number to infinity is zero, which is a good way to conceptualize how you can go to the place of everything by going to the place of nothing. (13:30) When you go to the place of silence; you have access to everything. Jason tells us how. (14:20) Dr. Gladden asks Jason if he has traveled or lived somewhere else in the process of gaining all this knowledge and spiritual growth. (16:15) Jason speaks about the difficulty of thinking your way into happiness. (18:02) Dr. Gladden’s elaborates on the practice of framing our experiences and feelings in such a way that allows us to keep our center and/or heal, then asks Jason about a time in his life when he remembers not having the ability to do that yet. (20:42) Jason mentions that the ear picks up anywhere between like 20 Hertz and 20,000 Hertz. (22:06) Jason explains breath, movement, and tension. (24:13) Jason guides the listeners through breathing examples. (26:57) Dr. Gladden and Jason discuss Jason buying a town and what are his plans with it. (30:26) Dr. Gladden questions Jason about the challenges he is currently facing. (33:10) Dr. Gladden says that one of the essential things we can develop is a sense of adaptability. (35:03) Jason talks about the importance of being able to recover quickly when you are pulled off center. (37:17) Dr. Gladden questions Jason about how his music is used and what the intentions are. (41:00) Jason speaks about the type of music he makes and how he can make music for different purposes. (43:15) Jason tells us about his dog called Serenity and how she reacted to the music he makes. (46:13) Dr. Gladden mentions the importance of being centered and how he has personally benefited from it. (49:30)       Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well.  Follow us on social media!  Instagram: @gladdenlongevitypodcast  Twitter: @GLPodcast_  Facebook: @GladdenLongevityPodcast     To check out Jason Campbell’s work:  www.zenpiano.com  Zenwellness.us  Geniusx.com