The Weekly Roundup: Your Go-To Guide For Everything You May Have Missed This Week & More! 12/08 – 12/14

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Welcome to Ben Greenfield's Weekly Roundup and Cool New Discoveries!

Ben Greenfield's discoveries from the latest news from 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!

– Kauai Farmacy

Background

On my last trip to Kauai (my favorite island in Hawaii), I had the pleasure to visit “Kauai Organic Farmacy“. In 2007, shortly after their first child was born, my friends Doug and Genna started making tea from the leaf of the Noni tree – a traditional Polynesian medicinal plant that grows on the Hawaiian islands. With regular consumption of the tea, they began to experience changes in their bodies; extra weight dropped off, concentration improved, immunity increased and stress reduced to create an overall heightened sense of wellbeing. Excited and inspired by this natural healing transformation, they dove into other healing herbal plant medicine from a local garden after their second child was born. In 2010, they acquired four acres of lush horse pasture on a river bend in Kilauea on the North shore of Kauai, and began growing medicinal plants. These herbal gardens slowly and organically grew and transformed into their Kauai Farmacy bio-diverse herbal farm; now home to over 60 medicinal herbal plants.

How I ‘Came to Believe':

I knew their place was special when Laird Hamilton brought me over to show me their organic turmeric roots (which we chomped on like carrots) and their luscious cacao fruits (which we sliced open and munched on like candy), and Doug explained to me how they use no pesticides or chemicals, and they feed their plants teas brewed from the gardens and composted manure.

After eating a homemade meal comprised of goodies grown in the fields, I picked up a couple things that blew me away. For example: the Comfrey Salve.

Doug explained to me, the Comfrey plant is renown by the ancients as “knit-bone” or “warrior plant”  because it's known to rejuvenate bones, muscles, and ligaments. Their Comfrey Salve has a silky-smooth texture that naturally absorbs into the skin (or the “third lung” as it is referred to in Chinese medicine). By supporting the body's natural defense system, areas of inflammation and discomfort may ease, the breath may calm, and the body may achieve greater balance and performance. You can apply the salve liberally to wounds, bruises, sprains, breaks, scrapes and other areas of injury, or to the body's entirety for optimal performance. Comfrey is known for its compound allantoin, a cell regenerator. They also have a comfrey hydrosol. Hydrosols or ‘spirit waters' are made by steam distilling fresh, fragrant plant matter. The plant's phytochemicals and cellular water are extracted and then condensed down into liquid form. An essential oil mixed with water is not the same as it does not contain the water soluble compounds that hydrosols capture. Problem is, most manufacturers will remove the essential oil from the hydrosol to be sold separately. Kauai Farmacy does not do this. The distilled oils remain in their hydrosol, and their comfrey “knit-bone” is an  herbal spray that helps lubricate joints, restore skin, hydrate muscles, circulate blood, detox organs, and knit-bones.

Another of my favorites is their Endurance Powder.  Crafted with the intent to enhance libido (life force), stamina, and to stimulate the digestive system; this herbal powder is loaded with bio active minerals, making it great for circulation as well as calming the nervous system. Ashwagandha, an herb esteemed very highly in the Ayuverdic tradition, means to give one the stamina of a stallion in Sanskrit. Try it to boost your endurance, stimulate your senses, and invigorate your life. With superherbs like Moringa, bringing a complete protein into the mix and Bele Spinach adding bio-available iron, Endurance Powder is a super alkalizing and nourishing herbal blend. This chai-flavored, protein-powder is Kauai Farmacy's most well-rounded Superfood Spice. Endurance is ideal in smoothies, brewed as a tea, eaten pinch by pinch and makes an exquisite culinary companion ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.

If you're ever in Kauai, you must visit the farm, but in the meantime, you can order their products by clicking here. Code GREENFIELD15 will automatically save you 15% on anything (and I definitely recommend grabbing the Comfrey Salve and the Endurance Powder).

– Book: The Laws of Human Nature

I've always been a fan of the secrets of reading people, knowing if they're lying, understanding non-verbal communication, reading people's hidden cues, eye signals, hands signals and more, and this new book by Robert Greene, which I'm now halfway through, is blowing my mind. Robert Greene is a master at distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into easy-to-understand texts for seekers of power, understanding and human mastery. In this book, he turns to the most important subject of all – understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense. You can get it on Amazon here. Although it isn't one of those books I can read “in a day”, I cannot recommend it highly enough.


Podcasts I Recorded This Week:

Every month, Ben Greenfield releases never-before-seen videos, audios and PDFs inside the BenGreenfieldFitness “Premium” channel (just $10/year to access!). You can click here to go Premium and access an entire vault of protected content!

Immortal Cells, Biohacking Pain, Killing Lyme, Stem Cell Confusion, How Ketamine Works & Much More With Dr. Matt Cook.

 

The Ultimate Coffee Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Coffee Health, Including The Latest Lab Results On Which Coffee Is The Healthiest.

 


Articles I Published This Week:

Is It Healthy To Put Fat In Your Coffee? (And My 3 Favorite Fatty Coffee Recipes)

My full article feed and all past archives of my articles are here if you want to check out past articles.


Articles & Podcasts I Was Featured In This Week:

Girls Gone WOD: Ben Greenfield

– One Killer Exercise That's More Effective Than Exercise

– Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #176


Special Announcements:

::: Why Not Make Beauty and Longevity A Priority in January 2019? :::

My obsession with longevity started when I recently took a telomere test, which gives you a measure of your biological age by analyzing your DNA found in your white blood cells. I took the test when I was 34, and discovered despite my best intentions that my body was actually aging faster.

My motivation to reverse the clock was fired. Research, self-experimentation, analyzing my fitness and nutrition, I was delighted upon retesting my telomeres again earlier this year to discover that I managed to shave 17 years off my biological age.

What surprised me most was that I was able to achieve this through protocols and bio hacks that were EASY. No fancy equipment, wildly complex or long workout sessions, expensive pills or creams.

So here it is. In my first Mindvalley Masterclass, I disclose the most powerful protocols you can apply in your life now to elevate key pillars in your wellbeing (namely your health, fitness, beauty and longevity). Sign up, free, today, here.

::: My Company, Kion, Wants YOU To Represent Us! :::

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This content is produced by you and shared via your social media channels and other web properties. The goal of the content is to create excitement for Kion and our mission of living an adventurous, joyful and fulfilling life!

You’ll receive exclusive gifts, discounts, product previews, invitations to Kion events and other special opportunities, will be featured on Kion’s owned social media and web properties, will have the opportunity to test new products before they are available for trial & feedback, offer ideas for product development, and additionally have the opportunity to earn 10% commission on any sales you convert via the Kion Affiliate Program!

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Joovv photobiomodulation (PBMT) – is a self-care, beauty and longevity tool I recommend A LOT for good reason…Not only is it supported by a ton of peer-reviewed science, but I’ve noticed 3 major differences in my health since strategically incorporating Joovv light therapy into my daily routine:

1) enhanced physical performance;
2) increased libido & better sex;
3) better sleep quality.

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Upcoming Events:

– December 14 – 16, 2018: World Congress 2018 Hosted by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada. If you attend any conference this year, make it the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s 26th Annual World Congress. The fact is, in an era of andropause, low libido and deteriorating men's health, it's shocking that both practitioners and the public aren't aware of ancestral wisdom and modern scientific and medical tactics that can be used to optimize male physiology. It's time that changed, and I'll be teaching exactly how to make men, men again. Join me!

– Jan 20 – 21, 2019: Serious Business Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. This conference is going invoke thought and insight and expose you to new ideas and thinking on self-development and business in the beauty industry. Register here. 

– April 6 – 7, 2019: FitCon Summit, Salt Lake City, Utah. FitCon® encourages everyone to Find Their Fit. It does not matter whether it is powerlifting, Crossfit, bodybuilding, roller derby, or even axe throwing. Be sure to visit the Kion booth in the expo!

-View the Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Calendar Here


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Featured Product:

Kion *bundles* are here! Try one of the new Kion product bundles or pick one up for your friend or family member this holiday season!

Kion Coffee Lovers Bundle *NEW AND ON SALE*: What's better than Kion Coffee? Keeping it piping hot at home, in the office, or on-the-go in a stylish Kion Tumbler! Included is one bag of organic Kion Coffee and one Kion Tumbler. Get one here.

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Intro Bundle: The perfect gift for someone you know would benefit from the knowledge of Ben Greenfield and the high-quality products of Kion. Beyond Training is the culmination of the many years I've spent in the trenches helping people  burn body fat, achieve peak mental performance and take your body to a new level. Kion Coffee, one of Kion’s most popular products, is a certified organic, whole-bean coffee that is carefully selected and roasted for taste, purity, and high antioxidants. See what's included in the Kion intro bundle here.

Daily Life Bundle: The ultimate Kion Bundle! Team Kion’s go-to, everyday essentials. Energize your body and avoid lean muscle “cannibalization” during fasted workouts with Kion Coffee and Aminos. Enjoy stable energy and no sugar crashes with the mouth-watering, chocolatey-salty-coconut Kion Bar. Take Kion Lean before your largest or most carb-heavy meal here.

Coffee Bundle: Enjoy discounted pricing on three bags of Kion certified organic whole bean coffee just in time for the holidays. Take advantage of the offer here.

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Need Help Fully Optimizing Your Brain & Body? 

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Ben

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