April 9, 2020
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News Flashes – follow Ben on Twitter for more…7:08
- Tip: for a massive surge of energy without food-based calories, consume chaga, chlorella, methylene blue and nicotine droppers, then go for a sunshine walk or use red light panels. All generate electrons in the presence of light photons. Read these books and articles to learn more:
- Podcast with Dr. William Seeds
- BPC-157 (use code BEN for 15% off purchase and 10% off subscriptions)
- How to make your immune system fight viral infections.
- Book: Forbidden Healing by Capt. T. C. Randall
- Book: Peak Human by Joel Greene (book title changed to The Immunity Code)
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New study aims to use health data (body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate) from a smart ring to identify coronavirus symptoms. Read about it.
Resources mentioned:
- Chaga (use code BENGREENFIELD for a 15% discount)
- Chlorella (use code BEN for a 10% discount)
- Book: The Human Photosynthesis by Arturo Herrera
- Study: Light-harvesting chlorophyll pigments enable mammalian mitochondria to capture photonic energy and produce ATP
- Book: Regenerate by Sayer Ji
- Methylene Blue Troche
- Nicotine droppers
- Book: Forbidden Healing by Capt. T.C. Randal
- Baking Soda
- Book: Peak Human by Joel Greene (book title changed to The Immunity Code)
- Immortalis yogurt
- BGF podcast w/ the anonymous guest Ben mentioned
- BGF podcast with Dr. Seeds
- BPC-157 (use code BEN for 15% off purchase and 10% off subscriptions)
- Oura Ring
- Swiss Mountain Clinic
- Article on Acupuncture or self-inflicted acupuncture
- Time Magazine article Acupuncture may be antidote for allergies
- Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
- Neti Pot
- Xclear Xylitol Nasal spray
- Glutagenic Zen Nasal spray – Medicinal Rapé herbal blend (use code BEN for 5% off)
- Quercetin
- Nettle leaf or nettle leaf extract
- BeeKeeper's Naturals – Raw honey/propolis (use code BEN at checkout for 15% off)
- Assess autoimmune/gut
- Genova Complete Gut Test kit – GI Effect® Comprehensive Profile – Stool (Three Day Collection)
- Onegevity Gutbio Microbiome Collection Kit (use code BEN20 to receive $20 off your own test)
- Book: Carb Nite Solution by John Kiefer
- Study: Training with low muscle glycogen enhances fat metabolism in well-trained cyclists- Medicine and science in sports and exercise.
- Study: Enhanced Endurance Performance by Periodization of CHO Intake: “Sleep Low” Strategy.- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Kion Aminos
- Kion Creatine
- PEMF via Flexpulse (portable unit) or Pulse Centers PEMF
- JOOVV light (use code BEN for a free gift at checkout)
- Biologic adjuvants for fracture healing (stem cells, BMAC, parathyroid peptide)
- Kion Flex
- Colostrum (multiple studies here)
- Vitamin D/K Blend or Thorne Research Basic Bone Nutrients (Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K)
- Colima high mineral sea salt
- Lost Empire Herbs black ant extract for Zinc or Thorne zinc picolinate)
- Thorne copper bisglycinate for Copper
- Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
- Wild Planet sardines (bone-in!)
- Jigsaw Health Pureway C or Bulk Ascorbic Acid
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Listener Q&A:
Tricks To Get Rid Of Allergies Fast…33:20
A.J. asks: I'm a professional golfer and I've suffered from seasonal allergies my whole life, and they've been getting worse for the last 5-6 years. I've had tests done and I'm allergic to just about every type of grass and trees. I've tried just about everything and nothing seems to be working. Got any suggestions?
In my response, I recommend:
- Swiss Mountain Clinic
- Acupuncture or self-inflicted acupuncture
- Acupuncture may be antidote for allergies
- Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
- Neti Pot
- Xylitol Nasal spray (e.g. Xclear)
- Neurological/Medicinal Rapé herbal blend (Glutagenic Zen Nasal spray – use code BEN for 5% off)
- Quercetin
- Nettle leaf or nettle leaf extract
- Raw honey/propolis (e.g. BeeKeeper's Naturals – use code BEN at checkout for 15% off)
- Assess autoimmune/gut
- Genova Complete Gut Test kit – GI Effect® Comprehensive Profile – Stool (Three Day Collection)
- Onegevity Gutbio Microbiome Collection Kit (use code BEN20 to receive $20 off your own test)
When To Eat Carbs For A Morning Workout…50:10
Lucas asks: You recommend two nutrition tactics: saving your carb intake for the evening, and intermittent fasting with a long fasting window in the morning. How would your recommendations change for someone doing high-intensity Metcon's first thing in the morning around 5 am. Especially if this person is not looking to optimize for fat loss, but for performance and overall fitness.
In my response, I recommend:
- Carb Nite Solution program in the book by John Kiefer
- Study: Training with low muscle glycogen enhances fat metabolism in well-trained cyclists- Medicine and science in sports and exercise.
- Study: Enhanced Endurance Performance by Periodization of CHO Intake: “Sleep Low” Strategy.- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Kion Aminos
- Kion Creatine
How To Rapidly Support Recovery For A Broken Bone…58:28
Nate asks: I recently had a motorbike accident where I broke my collarbone. I had surgery to insert a stainless steel plate and screws to help support the alignment during the healing process. I'm curious if there are any biohacking techniques or strategies I can use that would help expedite the healing process, but also to make it more complete with the bone mineralization and density.
In my response, I recommend:
- PEMF via Flexpulse (portable unit) or Pulse Centers PEMF
- JOOVV light (use code for a free gift at checkout)
- Biologic adjuvants for fracture healing (stem cells, BMAC, parathyroid peptide)
- Kion Flex
- Colostrum (multiple studies here)
- Vitamin D/K Blend or Thorne Research Basic Bone Nutrients (Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K)
- A good salt
- Zinc (e.g. black ant extract or Thorne zinc picolinate)
- Copper (e.g. Thorne copper bisglycinate)
- Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
- Wild Planet sardines (bone-in!)
- Jigsaw Health Pureway C or Bulk Ascorbic Acid
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Hi Ben,
Been loving all your insights so I appreciate you!
I’m currently doing a carb backloading diet much like you recommend, as well as a 14-15 hour intermittent fast.
I’m doing a 30 min run fasted in the morning at about 140-150bmp and then I do a high intensity strength session around 4pm.
I’m currently saving my carbs until 6pm however I was wondering if I should consume some carbs post workout after my fasted Run in the morning? Was thinking some oats?
Thanks
Oliver
Why do you keep promoting carbs at night when insulin lowers melatonin
Is it effective to take the baking soda on its own without the vitamin C?
Ben, I have a question: If using Podcast: When to Eat Carbs and Carb Nite Solution by John Kiefer as a guide:
Following my 5 AM workout, I usually have a Carrot juice-based smoothie with veggies, avocado, yogurt, supplements, etc. . . I would like to drink that later in the day/evening. What would you recommend following my AM workout? Also, what, besides KION Aminos would you recommend for light-headedness during this sometimes “tough” AM workout?
Thanks, as always,
C
what is the methylene blue you mentioned using, not the troche but the stand-alone solution?
I’m guessing he is not going to reveal that since he gets paid if you by the troches…
A year or two ago he did a podcast with the guy from this site https://mitolab.com/. That’s where I get my mitoblue, not sure if that’s where Ben still does.
If you do not wish to pay a high price for medicinal mushroom products, the plain old grocery store mushroom has great immunity and other health benefits. Plus they taste great, are inexpensive, and you can eat them every day.
Did you know that the plain white mushroom in the grocery store has a similar amount of beta glucans as the chaga mushroom? Some immunity related studies for your consideration:
“What’s more, the common white button mushroom had stronger immune-boosting effects than more exotic — and more expensive — fungi such as oyster and shiitake mushrooms, Dr. Keith Martin of Arizona State University in Mesa and his colleagues found.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mushrooms-immunity/mushrooms-strengthen-immunity-mouse-study-idUSTRE52472420090305
“Scientists have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced the activity of critical cells in the body’s immune system. Mushrooms are among the many foods thought to play an important role in keeping the immune system healthy”
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100729101609.htm
Button Mushrooms Contain As Much Anti-oxidants As Expensive Ones:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080206090452.htm
There are so many other health benefits to your standard grocery store mushroom. These benefits often do not get publicized because there is not much money to be made in pushing grocery store mushrooms.
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hi Ben
try again !
the code for the ZEN spray doesn’t work on the supplier website , I also emailed them
thanks for all you do , appreciated
Should be working now.. try again: https://www.glutagenic.com/product/zen-nasal-spra… code: BEN
Wanker
Dear ben,
please make the intro music less scary
Baking Soda and Vitamin C Mexican Style:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RInil4G9Bbc&ebc=ANyPxKreIR_DW61fkGP_4O9xuiN8Bnu_dI0nCQNEQZk-eekjTF67znQi4vdfaDLU4G7z_AwLmjXTcmM8XyjZZJHbFLibF90wQA&feature=emb_rel_end