June 5, 2020
Welcome to Ben Greenfield's Weekly Roundup and Cool New Discoveries!
Ben Greenfield's discoveries, from the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with giveaways, discounts, and more!
New Discoveries Of The Week: Cool New Things I'm Trying, Books I'm Reading, And More!
My Morning Routine, Simplified.
Someone recently asked me for my morning routine. Here is it, in a nutshell. I hope you find it helpful, and feel free to leave your questions or your own morning routine in the comments section of this roundup!
- Wake and complete gratitude journaling while lying in bed. Do not take phone out of airplane mode.
- After journaling, go to the kitchen and drink 30 ounces of water from a glass mason jar. Into the water, place two packets or vials of Quinton hypertonic minerals OR a teaspoon of good salt, along with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 hydrogen tablets.
- Drink, then proceed outdoors into the sunshine in bare feet wearing as little as possible. Complete 10-15 minutes of stretching, foam rolling, and deep tissue work—specifically focusing on anything that feels tight or painful. During this time, feel free to listen to encouraging, spiritually enhancing music, or an audiobook or podcast, but continue to keep phone in airplane mode.
- Upon finishing stretching and breathwork, use restroom, then, if time permits, proceed to 20-30 minute sunshine walk or sauna (hot) and ice (cold) therapy (otherwise can save hot and cold for later in the day).
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Leave your comments and any news or discoveries that you think I missed below!
Cheers,
Ben
I keep it gentle in the mornings and just do fastercise before eating. I then do physical work for 2-3 hours (gardening). I stretch in the afternoon when my body is looser with 6-12 rounds of sun salutations. 5 minutes bouncing on re-bounder which is great for lymph flow. Maybe 4 minutes (once or twice a day) tabata exercise. I don’t pressure myself into doing long workouts. I keep it short and simple so that it seamlessly blends with my day, and it works beautifully for me. I’m 62 and in great health. Keep up the good work Ben.
3 grams of sodium in the morning. Wow! How much sodium do you use in a typical 24 hours?
I too begin my day with pre- dawn journaling. And I’m stunned by how peaceful it is at that hour and how much I LOVE this relatively new ritual of mine. It REALLY sets a tone for the whole day.
Ben, I have been searching for a lot of things, fitness, better health, cleaner living, less dependence on things that get me through the troubles of life. But what I realized just, now, it is the spiritual part of my life…that needs improvement. Thank You, for the words today. Lee
Curious if you have thoughts are recovery from a rattlesnake bite (western diamond back) – such as helpful supplements, etc. Was bit Tuesday evening in foot by a baby. Training for 70.3 race soon (probably will drop out of Lubbock and may sign up for Boulder). Obviously doing what recommended by doctor – antivenum then just Aleve and rest / elevation. Swelling is decreasing daily. Surprised I can’t find much on the subject on Google.
So cool to see your morning routine post! After seeing a YouTube video on this subject a couple weeks ago, I actually started making myself a checklist for the morning and it’s been super helpful. Mine (so far) looks like this:
Stay Off Phone
Name 3 Things Grateful For
1 or more of: Workout/Stretch/Foam Roll (Can even be just 5 minutes if need be)
Drink At Least 1 Full Glass of Water Before any coffee
Hot Shower followed by Cold Shower
Meditate for 10 minutes
Drink Coffee and get to it!
Appreciate all of your content Ben, be well!
PS- If you have any constructive feedback on my routine I’d love to hear it. Always a work in progress
You could use a small pinch of mineral-rich salt in your morning water. Hydrates you more effectively.