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Two post-recording notes for this podcast from Ben: “1) I neglected to mention that float tanks are indeed a wonderful way to hydrate the body with magnesium, and are like epsom salts or magnesium chloride baths “on steroids” for cellular rehydration; 2) PEMF is a technology that can mitigate damages of EMF. I discuss that here.”
Aug 30, 2018, Q&A Episode 389: How To Biohack A Float Tank Experience, Reversing The Damage of EMF, Training With The Maffetone Method, and C-60 For Anti-Aging.
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Listener Q&A [00:29:48]
As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick.
How To Biohack A Float Tank Experience [00:32:25]
Shane says: Wondering if you know of anything that you can take when you go into a float tank? I have had great experiences so far but I would LOVE to go deeper!
In my response, I recommend:
–Qualia
–CBD
–Ketamine and LSD
–Box breathing/meditation app
–Wholetones by Michael Tyrrell
–Underwater audio player
Reversing The Damage of EMF [00:49:30]
Sheridan (and Chris) says: I am curious of your thoughts around biohacking tools if you have worked in a high EMF exposure area? Is there something you can do, after the fact? For example, I work in a shopping center and the whole center's meters are right outside our window. — Chris also asked a similar question about how to undo the damage of working at places like AT&T and Apple for his entire career.
In my response, I recommend:
–My interview with Dr. Mercola on how to reverse damage from EMF
-Ben’s “How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home” book
–The “EMF/Tinfoil hat” book Ben mentions
-Ketone esters (Ben mentions HVMN and Ketoblitz brands)
–Water and Wellness Molecular Hydrogen
–Lugol's iodine (no more than 1,100 mcg of iodine per day – the tolerable upper limit)
–Thorne Resveracel
–Time release melatonin
–Thorne 5-Hydroxytryptophan
–Doc Parsley's Sleep Remedy
-Red blood cell support (I recommend this stack from Biotropic Labs)
–TianChi for full spectrum antioxidant support along with large intake of wild plants/herbs/spices
–Thorne curcumin
–Aquatru Trace Liquid Mineral drops or Natural Vitality Trace Mineral shots
–Colima Salt
Training With The Maffetone Method [01:06:25]
Callan says: I am a fit 27-year-old female doing HIIT training 4-5 times per week. I can run a sub-7-minute mile but I am trying to build my endurance and aerobic base. I have gotten into Triathlons and want to get good at them. I have heard about the MAF method where you spend 3-6 months building your aerobic base and never touching the anaerobic zone. Should I take 3 months off and train aerobically? Is that still a thing? Should I add strength and HIIT into that or do I need to take the time off to train aerobically?
In my response, I recommend:
–Beyond Training
C-60 For Anti-Aging [01:13:52]
Kim says: I am interested in your opinion in the atom cluster called Carbon 60.
In my response, I recommend:
–C60 (buckminsterfullerene)
-Sexy hair
–JOOVV photobiomodulation
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6 Responses
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This in part may explain why some folks aren’t responding favourably to honey and are experiencing differening insulin responses?
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