How To Hold Your Breath For Four Minutes, Training Mask Myths, Performance Breathing & More With Brian Mackenzie
From power breathing to underwater workouts to Wim Hof-style cold water immersion to sexy Training Masks to freediving, spearfishing and beyond, it seems that performance breathwork is taking the world by storm. In today's podcast, I take a deep dive with performance breathing expert Brian Mackenzie. Brian is a strength and conditioning and movement expert, and creator of CrossFit Endurance (which I interviewed him about way back in podcast episode #47) He co-authored the book “Power, Speed, Endurance: A Skill Based approach to Endurance Training", recently co-authored “Unbreakable Runner” and works with professional and elite level athletes in running, cycling, rowing, MMA, MIL/SOF, LEO, Fire/EMT, surfing, paddling, swimming, CrossFit, including Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champions. Brian and his programs have been featured in Competitor Magazine, Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Journal, ESPN Rise, The Economist, Tim Ferriss' New York Times bestseller The 4-Hour Body, Men's Running UK, LA Sport & Fitness, Muscle & Performance Magazine, and Rivera Magazine. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The true science behind the Training Mask, and whether it actually works... -How to use oxygen and carbon dioxide static apnea tables... -Why so many freedivers and spearfishers are dying from shallow water blackouts... -The uncommon restricted breath training devices Brian uses in his clinics... -How to use hyperoxia... -Where to start if you want to hold your breath for four minutes... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -This TrainingMask workout -The TrainingMask (use code GREEN1 for 20% discount) -The PowerLung (use code BGF025 for 25% discount) -FINIS Swim Snorkel -TheTurbine nasal dilator -Power, Speed, Endurance book -Unbreakable Runner book -Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why book Do you have questions, comments or feedback about performance breathing? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Brian or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Jan 201652min
The Dark Side Of Travel, How To Rebuild Fitness Fast, How To Stop Receding Hairline & More!
http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/342 January 7, 2016 Podcast:The Dark Side Of Travel, How To Rebuild Fitness Fast, How To Stop Receding Hairline & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. The dark side of hypermobility: (and here’s a new plane that could limit the damage). Fascinating - how your body falls apart as you age (gonna talk on next podcast about what you can do about this). Holy Batman! This carb vs. fat news is a pretty shabby study. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Nuts.com - Get 4 free samples (choose from over 50 options - that’s a $15 value!) with code "FITNESS" at Nuts.com. -Casper Matresses - Get $50 off at Casper.com/ben with discount code "ben". -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Devin Burke? It was a must-listen - titled "How To Quit Obsessing About Health, Eating & Exercise: Dodging The Silver Bullet Of Orthorexia And Body Dysmorphic Disorder." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit is 30% off until this Saturday. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. Jan 9, 11am: Ben is speaking at the Spokane Health and Fitness Expo. For all the Spokane and Coeur D' Alene locals, find more info here: http://spokanehealthfitexpo.com/. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! Waaa....no new reviews? Get on it peeps. It's good karma and here's how. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Rebuild Fitness Fast Sean says: He was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and he's wondering what the best way to rebuild your fitness and strength after an injury or health issue and how to track your recovery? In my response, I recommend: -Podcast "How To Get Rid Of Lyme Disease" -ARXFit -Super Slow Strength a la Doug McGuff -Hypoxia, including Powerlung, TrainingMask, and EWOT -Hyperthermia -Cold Thermogenesis -Electrostimulation -Look Good Naked & Longevity blog post -NatureBeat app Is Underwater Breath Holding Dangerous? (And How To Avoid Shallow Water Blackouts) Dundee says: He's been seeing a lot of articles condemning the practice of doing laps while holding your breath. He's concerned by all the 'bad press' about the practice and the articles that are highlighting the risk of black outs. He knows you're a proponent of that kind of training, what's your take on this? In my response, I recommend: -The Dartmouth swimmer who died -My article on freediving How To Stop Receding Hairline Darrell says: He loves the show and always has. He's been training for 10 years + at a high intensity and in the past three years he's noticed as his training intensity and load has increased his hair has slowly diminished and where he used to have a massive afro, he now has a receding hair line. He thinks it might have something to do with the amount of stress he's putting his body under, what are your thoughts? In my response, I recommend: -Lab testing for hair loss -Vitamin B Complex -Iron -TianChi Adaptogenic herbs -Episode #249 on hair loss, in which I recommend: –Vitamin D3 and the latest research on Vitamin D –Fish oil – 2-5g/day + cod liver oil, 1-2T/day –Magnesium (500-1000mg/day) -Brazil nuts (selenium) – 5-6/day (get raw, not roasted and keep frozen) –Grass fed beef – several 6-8oz servings/week -If you do not eat shellfish or use zinc regularly, also include 2-4 Prostelan capsules per day (5 Alpha Reductase inhibitor + Zinc) And then use either: –D-Aspartic Acid – 3g/day (approx 1 teaspoon) combined with Myomin (aromatase inhibitor) – 1000-1500mg/day OR -5 day on/2 day off of herbal blend of tribulis, maca, nettle, fenugreek (recommend RenewMale, Aggressive Strength, or Onnit T+) -----------------------------------------------------See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jan 20161h 26min
How To Quit Obsessing About Health, Eating & Exercise: Dodging The Silver Bullet Of Orthorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Ever heard of "orthorexia"? It's is an eating disorder characterized by an extreme or excessive preoccupation with avoiding foods perceived to be unhealthy. In other words, it's being absolutely obsessed with eating all things paleo, gluten-free, vegan, raw, non-GMO, organic, and fair-trade, and counting every friggin' calorie of it. Or how about "body dysmorphic disorder?" This one is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation that some aspect of one's own appearance is severely flawed and warrants exceptional measures to hide or fix it. In other words, you must maintain a nice body, at all costs. Unfortunately, it's all-too-common to see eating-obsessed, exercise-obsessed people destroying their bodies and their minds with worrying and an obsessive-compulsive approach to nutrition and fitness. Heck, I just released a book yesterday about "30 Ways To Reboot Your Body", and while everything in the book is sound advice, you could also stress your brain and hurt your body trying to take an "all-or-nothing" approach and trying to do all 30 reboots all at once! My guest in today's podcast, Devin Burke, takes a completely opposite approach to health: a minimalist approach. He preaches that people are often obsessively looking for that "silver bullet" and unfortunately often miss tapping into the potential that is right in front of them - if they are only inspired, educated and disciplined enough to implement these necessary changes they could take them to the “next level", without an unhealthy obsession. Devin is a wellness educator, and passionate health coach. He is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Certified Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. He is the founder of Empowerment Wellness Solutions, a healthy lifestyle coaching business based in South Florida and author of “Healthy Eating in the 21st Century”. And he is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world's top online school for becoming a health, lifestyle and nutrition coach (save $1000 on an IIN certification if you contact them and mention this show). During our discussion, you'll discover: -How to completely reset your brain to eliminate an obsession with eating gluten-free, or getting X number of calories, or eating the perfect carb:fat:protein ratios... -How something called neurolinguistic programming can help you overcome an obsession with food... -Why you need to branch-out and eat a variety of different foods, even if that includes components such as dairy and gluten... -What to eat when you're traveling or at a party, and you want to "enjoy" food, but you still want to avoid making yourself sick or unhealthy... -Why what pop culture tells you is the perfect body completely flies in the face of your natural human ancestry and genetic hardwiring... -How to create exercise goals that go above and beyond just "getting a better body"... -How to quit obsessing over WiFi signals, mold, drinking water, personal care products and household cleaning chemicals... -Why true happiness is not tied to perfect health and how to truly achieve happiness... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (save $1000 when you mention this show)... -The gut/DNA/blood testing Ben Greenfield uses to customize his diet... -My previous podcast on how to rewire your body and brain with neurolinguistic programming... Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Devin or I? Do you agree or disagree with what we say in this show? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jan 20161h
Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night, How To Hack Your Nervous System, Is Your Fish Oil Bad & More!
http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/341 December 30, 2015 Podcast (Ben mentions AlignMed shirt in intro): Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night, How To Hack Your Nervous System, Is Your Fish Oil Bad & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Here’s a reason you may not “do well” with gluten (and btw, “colostrum” is what can help with this specific issue). It’s quite interesting why human sleep “harder” than other animals, don’t you think? Interesting - why you wake up at the same time every night. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: FitLife's "Organifi" Green Juice Powder.Easier than eating vegetables or juicing. No shopping, no juicing, no blending, no clean-up. Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free. Special Ingredient includes Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha - shown to lower cortisol, increase strength, and improve mental focus! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/FitLife. Coupon Code ‘BEN’ will get you 25% off through January 1! Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Brian Rose? It was a must-listen - titled "Ayahuasca, Smart Drugs, Anti-Aging & More With Brian Rose of London Real". Click here to listen now or download for later! Jan 9, 11am: Ben is speaking at the Spokane Health and Fitness Expo. For all the Spokane and Coeur D' Alene locals, find more info here: http://spokanehealthfitexpo.com/ May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Hack Your Nervous System Josh says: How should he go about balancing his sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system? What should he eat, how often should he exercise and does weed help? In my response, I recommend: -NatureBeat -This paper on Adaptogens -TianChi -NatureCBD -Hair Mineral Analysis -EEG Neurofeedback and this Dr. Andrew Hill episode -eMWave Hearth Math Institute How To Know If Fish Oil Is Bad Anthony says: How do you go about testing rancidity of oils around the home? He has a bottle of cod liver oil that he's had in the fridge for about two years, and he's not so sure if it's a healthy oil to be putting into your body. In my response, I recommend: -SuperEssentials Fish Oil -This Olive Oil Hoax 5 Ways To Increase Grip Strength (& Become A Better Rock Climber) Anne says: She recently started rock climbing and she's wondering what you think of rock climbing and what would you do to get really good and as fast as possible? In my response, I recommend: -This previous podcast on grip strength -Captains Of Crush (repeated isometric contractions) -Expand Your Hand Bands -ThreeBallClimbing -ArmAid -20 tips for rock climber's article How To Get Motivated To Exercise Erick says: He's the host of a podcast "How to be a Grown Up" that he does for his high school students, when he tries to put forward that despite their economically depressed home lives they should still care about their health, wellness find a purposeful direction in their lives. He has a few students that struggle to be motivated to get active and he'd love to know what is something you might suggest to get them off the couch and making positive decisions to be healthy? In my response, I recommend: -How To Get Motivated To Exercise -----------------------------------------------------See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Des 20151h 35min
Ayahuasca, Smart Drugs, Anti-Aging & More With Brian Rose of London Real.
Meet Brian Rose (pictured above). Brian is a London based, US born ex-city trader and host of the wildly popular podcast and video channel "London Real", which has filmed over 200 episodes, has 250,000 subscribers, and been watched over 40 million times (feel free to watch my episode here). Brian has established a reputation for producing frank, in-depth discussions of often controversial topics such as banking and cryptocurrencies, personal development, spiritual growth, anti-aging, biohacking, surveillance, whistleblowing and psychedelics. Notable guests so far on his show include The 4-Hour Chef author Tim Ferriss, 6 time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, British Respect Party politician George Galloway, RT's presenter Max Keiser, Pulitzer Prize winning author and polymath Jared Diamond, MI5 whistleblower Annie Machon and Bruce Parry from the BBC documentary series Tribe, and even yours truly. But Brian has his own story too, and today, we delve into it. In this episode, you'll discover: -Why Brian started the show London Real... -The nitty-gritty details of Brian's experimentation with ayahuasca... -Brian's experience with transcendental meditation... -Why the "Lizard Walk" is now of Brian's go-to fitness moves... -Why the crux of Brian's diet is comprised of what he calls earth-grown nutrients... -The most powerful anti-aging strategies Brian has learned from the longevity experts he's had on London Real... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Brian's TED Talk "Why I Left Millions in Banking to Inspire Millions Online" -Brian's ayahuasca episode -Ido Portal's LondonReal episode -The Ben Greenfield episode on LondonReal Do you have questions, comments or feedback about Brian Rose, London Real or anything else we talk about in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Des 201558min
How To Test Your Fat Burning Efficiency, The Ultimate Guide To Preventing Alzheimers, Cold Thermogenesis, Fasting & More!
http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/340 December 23, 2015 Podcast: How To Test Your Fat Burning Efficiency, The Ultimate Guide To Preventing Alzheimers, Cold Thermogenesis, Fasting & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Probably ill-timing for the Holidays, but here’s what fasting does to your brain. Really cool (pun intended) and amazing how cold actually changes your gut bacteria. This “personalized nutrition” study is absolutely fascinating and I plan on trying it. (also see: http://newsite.personalnutrition.org/WebSite/Home.aspx) Ashwaganda more powerful than creatine? Looks like it. Goodbye stationary bike, hello kettlebell (kettlebell just as good!). ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: Kimera Koffee, nootropic infused coffee that makes your brain work faster (use 20% discount code BEN), and by Onnit, the world's best website for outside-the-box performance enhancement. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON'T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How To Test Your Fat Burning Efficiency Steve says: He's an apprentice body improvement trainee and he wants know what lab tests are required to start with, to get his body into an optimal state to lose fat and build muscle. In my response, I recommend: -Indirect calorimetry testing -Breath ketone testing with Ketonix -Blood glucose/HbA1C testing -Sex / thyroid hormones testing -Organic amino acids testing (Ion Profile with Metametrix from Direct Labs) The Ultimate Guide To Preventing Alzheimers Bryan says: When it comes to Alzheimer/Dementia, what would be your optimal protocol, including diet, lifestyle, supplementation and bio-hacking devices for reversing it? If you or a loved one were to be diagnosed, what would you do? In my response, I recommend: -Study: Reversal of cognitive decline: A novel therapeutic program Diet: -Plant based ketosis diet -Exogenous ketones -Brain OctaneBiohacks/Lifestyle: -Cognitive training (e.g. n-back, lumosity, Brainscape, etc.) -Intranasal Light Therapy via Vielight -Quantlet wearable wrist device -Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -Visit HealthHacksReviewed.com for discount on the Hyperbaric and PEMF devices (where you can use code bengreen15 for a 15% savings) -Rule out sleep apnea -PEMF via an ICES device -Other EMF studies/devices: Transcranial electromagnetic treatment against Alzheimer’s disease: why it has the potential to trump Alzheimer’s disease drug development. Arendash GW. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;32(2):243-66. doi: 10.3233/JAD-2012-120943.Electromagnetic treatment to old Alzheimer’s mice reverses amyloid deposition, modifies cerebral blood flow, and provides selected cognitive benefit. Arendash GW, Mori T, Dorsey M, Gonzalez R, Tajiri N, Borlongan C. PLoS One. 2012;7(4).Long-term electromagnetic field treatment enhances brain mitochondrial function of both Alzheimer’s transgenic mice and normal mice: a mechanism for electromagnetic field-induced cognitive benefit? Neuroscience. 2011 Jun 30;185:135-49. Dragicevic N, Bradshaw PC, Mamcarz M, Lin X, Wang L, Cao C, Arendash GW. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: a neurophysiological marker of cortical hyperexcitability. J Neural Transm. 2011 Apr;118(4):587-98. Pennisi G, Ferri R, Lanza G, Cantone M, Pennisi M, Puglisi V, Malaguarnera G, Bella R. A phase I trial of deep brain stimulation of memory circuits in Alzheimer’s disease. Ann Neurol. 2010 Oct;68(4):521-34. Laxton AW, Tang-Wai DF, McAndrews MP, Zumsteg D, Wennberg R, Keren R, Wherrett J, Naglie G, Hamani C, Smith GS, Lozano AM. Electromagnetic field treatment protects against and reverses cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease mice. J Alzheimers Dis. 2010;19(1):191-210. Arendash GW, Sanchez-Ramos J, Mori T, Mamcarz M, Lin X, Runfeldt M, Wang L, Zhang G, Sava V, Tan J, Cao C. Cognitive functioning after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with cerebrovascular disease without dementia: a pilot study of seven patients. J Neurol Sci. 2005 Mar 15;229-230:157-61. Epub 2004 Dec 16. Rektorova I, Megova S, Bares M, Rektor I. Mapping distributed sources of cortical rhythms in mild Alzheimer’s disease. A multicentric EEG study. Neuroimage. 2004 May;22(1):57-67. Babiloni C, Binetti G, Cassetta E, Cerboneschi D, Dal Forno G, Del Percio C, Ferreri F, Ferri R, Lanuzza B, Miniussi C, Moretti DV, Nobili F, Pascual-Marqui RD, Rodriguez G, Romani GL, Salinari S, Tecchio F, Vitali P, Zanetti O, Zappasodi F, Rossini PM. Weak, but complex pulsed magnetic fields may reduce depression following traumatic brain injury. Percept Mot Skills. 1996 Oct;83(2):491-8. Baker-Price LA, Persinger MA. Alzheimer’s disease: improvement of visual memory and visuoconstructive performance by treatment with picotesla range magnetic fields. Int J Neurosci. 1994 Jun;76(3-4):185-225. Sandyk R. Supplements: -Axon Labs Mitogen -Vitamin D/Vitamin K2 -Curcumin Phytosome -American Nutraceuticals Vitamin C -TianChi (for ashwagandha, resveratrol-like compounds, citicholine) -NatureCBD (for cannabidiol + ashwaganda) -EPA/DHA source with Vitamin E/antioxidants/tocopherols (e.g. SuperEssentials) -Prebiotic/Probiotic blend (e.g. Caprobiotic Advanced) -Creatine (EXOS Creapure) -Magnesium -Thorne Zinc Picolinate -Organic Bacopa extract -Lion's Mane mushroom Testing Progress: Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices: http://www.iqtest.dk Cogtest website: Cogtest.com N-back testing/training software: http://brainworkshop.sourceforge.net Face recognition: http://www.bbc.co.uk...body/sleep/tmt/ Various tests: http://cognitivefun.net/ IQ test: http://www.iq-test.com/ Corsi-block tapping test: http://memory.uva.nl...si_geheugentest 5 Pieces Of Gear For Becoming A Stronger Swimmer (And How To Keep Chlorine Exposure From Damaging Your Body) Jason says: His 15 y/o son is a competitive swimmer and he's worried about chlorine exposure. Are there any dangers when it comes to chlorine exposure, and are there any tests to see if he's toxic? If so, is there anything he can do to detox or counteract it? Also, he swims with folks who are older and stronger than he is, are there any workouts for exercises he can do to make him stronger and faster in the pool? In my response, I recommend: -Podcast: How To Reduce The Risk From Swimming in Chlorinated Pools and Drinking Chlorinated Water. -Podcast: Chlorine Water Filter Tips -Article: How To Keep Swimming Pool Chlorine From Destroying Your Body -High Intensity/Low Volume Training -Vasatrainer -Agility paddle and Freestyler paddle -Drag Suit and/or Parachute -Swim Snorkel + Cardio Cap -The SwimSmooth book Does Oil of Oregano Kill Probiotics? David says: He knows oil of oregano is very potent, and wants to know does it kill probiotics? If he wants to take probiotics, how far apart should he take it from oil of oregano? In my response, I recommend: -This Wild Mediterranean Oil of Oregano See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Des 20151h 40min
Is Customizing Your Diet & Exercise Based On Your Genetics A Complete Health Scam?
In the podcast episode High Protein Breakfast Myths, Genetic Testing For Exercise, Demystifying Brain Waves & More!, I interviewed Matt Reimann about ph360.me, a smart health app based on personalized epigenetics and gene expression. After that interview, I received an onslaught of questions, comment and relatively disturbing feedback about the "customized" online dashboard Matt and I discussed. People were concerned about everything from a daily recommendation for soy lecithin and sunflower oil, to high amounts of animal protein, to exercise recommendations that seemed too basic and not really customized at all. So in today's podcast (and the screenshot video in this post), I got Matt on a call to review all my personal ph360.me results via both audio and video. During our discussion, I ask Matt some hard questions, and you'll discover: -Why some foods that are very healthy for one person can wreak metabolic havoc in your own body... -How your epigenetics can tell you the time of year you should go on vacation, and exactly the kind of places you should go to... -How the type of exercises you choose affect your organ function and the fascia surrounding the organs in your body... -Why pushups work for some people, and will injure the shoulder and chest complex in others... -How the kind of people you hang out with will affect important hormones such as testosterone and oxytocin... -The difference between Body Mass Index and Body Fat Index... -Matt's full response to many of the frustrated comments that came in from listeners using pH360 who felt hampered by food choices and exercise choices being recommended to them by pH360... -And much more! ------------------------------ This episode is brought to you by: Four Sigma Foods - Visit foursigmafoods.com/greenfield and use code 'bengreenfield' for 15% off! Resources we discuss during this episode: -The ph360.me website -Matt's TED talk on epigenetics -The science Matt and I discuss on the show Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Matt or I about this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Des 20151h 6min
Why Healthy People Get Broken Guts, And What You Can Do About It.
BenGreenfieldFitness.com/brokengut You've probably seen it before. The classic photo of a marathoner bent over the road, puking their guts out. Or a triathlete hunched over with abdominal pain on the bike. Or the bodybuilder wandering around the gym with persistent annoying gas, the weekend warrior unable to get through a single run without bloating or diarrhea, or the health nut who seems to be constantly constipated no matter what they do. Today, we're going to delve into why apparently healthy people, especially athletes and exercise enthusiasts, get broken guts, and what they can do about it. Dr. Michael Ruscio is considered a leader in the functional medicine movement, as both a clinician and lecturer. He frequently speaks nationally to health care professionals as well as to the public. Dr. Ruscio has lectured at UC Berkeley, at the Ancestral Health Society and performed numerous interviews. Dr. Ruscio is a post graduate continuing education provider at Life Chiropractic College West. He has a clinical practice in Northern California where he specializes in functional medicine and sees patients both domestically and internationally. He is currently writing a book on digestive conditions and thyroid disease. He is also currently working toward launching a clinical trial in his office in 2015. Dr. Ruscio obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West and has completed post-doctoral specialty training in Functional Medicine. Prior to his specialty training, Dr. Ruscio obtained his B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. -Dr. Ruscio's personal diet, and what his typical day looks like (including his meal of choice at Whole Foods)... -The surprising things that happen to your gut when you combine calories and high levels of physical activity... -Whether athletes should fast, and what happens when an exercise enthusiast "stops the flow of calories" and fasts... -How an "elemental diet" works to reduce stress on the gut... -When you actually should consider starving the bacteria in your gut... -Whether you can combat "overstressing" the gut with food by simply using things like digestive enzymes... -The biggest mistake most people make with cleanses, enemas and detoxing... -How you can heal damage to the valves passing through your gut... -If you could test anything and everything going in your gut, what you should test... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Dr. Ruscio's website and special gut testing discounts for BenGreenfieldFitness listeners -Study: Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity -Toll-like receptors and their downregulation in exercise enthusiasts -Elemental diet instructions -Digestive enzymes -SIBOInfo.com -Iberogast for gut motility -Motilpro for gut motility -Wurn protocol -Interstitial cells of cajal -Three day gut panel (stool test) -The bonus materials Dr. Ruscio and I discuss More notes: This study was in the journal Gut in 2014: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25021423 This study compared activity level and diet of professional Rugby players to that of non-athletes of similar size, sex and age. · Your gut contains many sensors called toll-like receptors or TLRs. These TLRs are responsible for monitoring “stuff” in the gut; specifically they help us identify good stuff from bad stuff. · Exercise may modulate these sensors http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25825908 and even prevent them from telling your immune system to attack. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17201071 Remember too much “attack” signaling can occur in autoimmune conditions. It has been shown that hormones releases during exercise, like noradrenaline, stimulate the growth of non-pathogenic, commensal (aka ‘good’) E.Coli, as well as other gram-negative bacteria. o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12412628 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1731173 o E. Coli is often stereotyped as being a bad guy, however there are many types of E. Coli, several are good guys. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9199437 In fact some E. Coli probiotics have shown impressive results for treating inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease) o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15479682 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10466665 o and IBS o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22130826 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18331331 However, just because some exercise is good does not mean more is better. It has been shown that those who perform extreme levels of exercise are at increased risk for infection. o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11050532 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16558471 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10910297 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11050537 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10893023 Too much exercise may also cause leaky gut http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23134759 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23075554 This is likely because too much exercise can cause immune suppression. This hints at the importance of balance. For example other studies have shown moderate exercise may also reduce levels of colon cancer, while excessive amounts may be damaging to your gut. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11171839 Mice who get physical activity show increased fermentation of prebiotics and well as a decreased inflammatory response. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25695388 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18256465 Other animal studies also show exercise reduces intestinal inflammation o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22647663 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20510350 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18317386 Exercising without a break may be the most stressful on your body. For example short circuits with not rest or prolonged cardiovascular exercise with no rest may be the more problematic for those trying to recover from burnout or illness. o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22561973 o http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23667795 The most important factor is ensuring you are exercising enough, but not too much. If you are ill or trying to recover from burnout, I recommend: Getting light activity, outside (ideally in a forest-like environment) and preferably with a friend. Start with 1-2 days a week, around 20-30 minutes and push yourself hard enough to break a light sweat. Pay attention to the signs of overtraining. If you do not experience any of these you can slowly ramp up your amount of exercise. HRV (heart rate variability) is a simple and very inexpensive way to monitor yourself. See here for more, http://drruscio.com/hrv-novel-tool-assessing-stress-levels-podcast-28/ · Exercise is an example of how we can modulate our internal environment making our bodies a hospitable place for good bacteria to grow. By obtaining the appropriate amount of exercise you will modulate your immune system to allow more good bacteria to growth, thus optimizing your microbiota and overall health. --------------- Do you have questions, comments or feedback and why athletes get broken guts? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Dr. Ruscio or I will reply, and click here if you want access to a consult with Dr. Ruscio!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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