June 1, 2023
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- Excellent article on holistic cancer management…here's a screenshot:
– what would you add/have questions about? From: Self-Assessment of Change and Experiences of Persons with Breast Cancer Using Unitive Whole-Person Integrative Health…24:10 -
Experimental pill achieves complete cancer remission in 18 people with aggressive leukemia – Could this potentially be the “cure for cancer”? I doubt it, but it seems highly effective in this small population studied (complete cancer remission!)…48:20
- This author makes a reasonable case for increasing DHA consumption, and it pairs particularly well with sunlight/red light therapy: The DHA Regimen…50:48
- So you're tellin' me tomatoes are edible sunscreen? The effect of tomato and lycopene on clinical characteristics and molecular markers of UV-induced skin deterioration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention trials…55:39
- This actually works for constipation…I have done this in the past when traveling (which gives me constipation sometimes). I used a small massage ball for this, and essential oils help too: Abdominal Massage in Functional Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial: – here are different techniques: How to perform massage techniques to relieve constipation…59:30
- I always keep a tiny bottle of peppermint essential oil in my fanny pack as a digestive hack, and here's yet another study that shows why that's a good idea: Menthacarin, a proprietary peppermint oil, and caraway oil combination, improves multiple complaints in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders – a systematic review and meta-analysis …65:00
- Cheap hack: peppermint oil and/or menthol spray to enhance lifting performance: Skin Application of Menthol Enhances Maximal Isometric Lifting Performance – here's a podcast I did about this btw: How You Really Lose Fat (You’ll Be Surprised), How To Enhance Fat Loss Using Simple Breath Tactics, Plus Near Death Experiences, Psychedelics & More!)…1:05:24
Resources mentioned:
- Eat to Beat Your Diet by William W. Li
- Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien
- The podcast episode with Darin Olien:
- Waxelene Multi-Purpose Ointment
- DivaCup
- Knix Period Underwear
- Podcast with Brian Hoyer:
- AllerAir Air Purifier
- Anodized aluminum foil and cookware
- Barukas Nuts (15% discount auto-applied at checkout)
- Podcast with Donnie Yance:
- The Bredesen Protocol
- The Cancer Revolution by Leigh Erin Connealy
- The Moss Report website
- Podcast with Dr. Anne Cooper and Dr. Que Collins:
- Quinton
- Manna Shilajit (use code BEN20 to save 20%)
- Cancer and the New Biology of Water by Thomas Cowan
- Podcast with Thomas Cowan:
- Cowan's Garden Vegetable Powders (use code BEN to save 15% off any powders)
- NR, NAD, NMN
- Biostack Labs
- NAD patches from Ion Layer
- Podcast episode with Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis:
- Mederi Center and Hope4Cancer Center
- Article: Hyperthermia To Treat Cancer
- Podcast on Hyperthermia Therapy:
- Swiss Mountain Clinic
- Podcast episode with Jeremy Stich:
- BioEnergetics Institute in Lexington, Kentucky
- BioCharger
- Pulse PEMF
- BioMat
- HBOT
- NeuroPurge by MitoZen (use code BEN to save 5%)
- Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
- BioReset Medical: Regenerative and Integrative Medicine (use code BEN to save 10% on your consult)
- Vitamin E: Designs for Health Annatto-E – tocopherols-free, tocotrienols only (use code BEN to save 15%)
- Podcasts with Dr. Barrie Tan:
- Why Your Vitamin E Supplement Could Be Harming You (& The “One Plant Wonder” Alternative That Could Be The Single Most Powerful Molecule If You’re Stranded On A Desert Island).
- Could This Molecule Be The Next Darling Of The Anti-Aging Industry? A Fascinating Geranylgeraniol (GG) Discussion With Dr. Barrie Tan.
- CareOncology
- Shilajit (use code BEN20 to save 20%)
- Methylene Blue
- Chlorella and Spirulina
- Kion Fish Oil
- Big Bold Health Omega-3 (use code BEN10 to save 10% off single purchases)
- Supplements Ben recommends for his kids:
- Summer Ready Supplement
- Protekt (use code BEN to save 15%)
- Pso-Rite
- Young Living Peppermint Oil
- Podcast with David Morin:
- FLO2 (use code BENFLO to save 25%)
Listener Q&A:
Q: Ben W. from IG asks: Why do you do extremely slow reps? Can you explain the main benefit?…1:08:45
Ben Recommends:
- Ben is working on an article on his current exercise strategies…keep your eyes peeled!
- Super slow training is a core part of his protocol
- Chest press, pull down, squat, deadlift, overhead press, seated row
- One single set to failure: 20-30 seconds up and 20-30 seconds down, 6-8 reps/exercise
- Super slow training is a core part of his protocol
- You won't become a super athlete with this form of training
- Not functional, not explosive
- Safe and effective way to build and maintain muscle
- Adaptive Resistance Exercise Machine – ARX
- X3 Bar: Full Home Gym
- Tonal Home Gym
- Nautilus Home Fitness Solutions
- The slower the rate, the greater the tension, and the greatest number of protein cross-bridges are created
- A sarcomere is composed of two main protein filaments (thin actin and thick myosin filaments)
- Active structures responsible for muscular contraction
- Large stimulus in muscle development
- A sarcomere is composed of two main protein filaments (thin actin and thick myosin filaments)
- Body by Science by Doug McGuff
- Can be combined with other modalities like Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training:
- Podcasts on BFR training:
- 1 Cheap & Easy Underground Training Method For Growth Hormone Release, 5 Biohacks to Increase Strength in 60 Seconds, 7 Exercises for the Eyes to Radically Enhance Stamina & Speed
- The Official KAATSU Episode: Everything You Need To Know About How To Use Blood Flow Restriction For Muscle Gain, Injury Recovery, Testosterone, Growth Hormone & Much More!
- At the end of the set, finish off with final reps through a partial set of motion
Q: Does full-body electrical muscle stimulation work?…1:18:20
Ben Recommends:
- Great for low-impact strength training
- Podcast episode with Bjoern Woltermann, the founder of Katalyst:
- Katalyst EMS full-body training suit
- Viable alternative to exercise for people with
- Myopathy
- COPD
- Heart disease
- Increases bone density
- Increase in heart rate and blood flow
- Comes with a training app
- Easier and safer to use in comparison to the Neubie
- Great for low back
- Ideal for travel
- Viable alternative to exercise for people with
- Top 10 Lessons Learned at Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Biohacking Conference
- Podcasts on EMS:
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I love the Q&A’s and your solo-casts are great. So much great information. This podcast is perfect timing since I have a client who was recently diagnose with breast cancer. What do you recommend for someone who is taking tamoxifen? Supplements ? Diet changes? Any guidance would be great. Thank you for your wisdom.
Hi Ben,
Love these informative podcasts that are full of news topics and new research. You mentioned taking an astaxanthin supplement for times of extra sun exposure. Is there a particular one you would recommend? (I checked Kion and no luck..!) Thank you! Keep the great content coming.
Love that the solo episodes full of research and QA are back. These have always been my favorites and I have been a listener for 12 years. Learned so much in this type of episode.
The indepth QA episodes are so good and practical. To be honest, I tune into these 100% of the time. Like others have said here, do more of these and keep doing them with Jay. It’s really great, complimentary chats that I can make use of!
Couple comments:
1) You should look into C60 as an internal sun protectant as well. Anecdotally, I can say it’s really moved the needle for me. Also, some smarter folks have looked into it https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24734542/
2) The solo format is great. Perhaps you can wangle Jay back for a monthly or quarterly pod though…the banter was fun and the two of you are very complimentary
I think you should also include Bengston Healing Method (bengstonresearch.com) in your list of cancer treatments. This one has been peer reviewed with many documented clinical trials for curing cancer. At least worth a mention.
Hi Ben and Colleagues!
I really enjoy the Q&A podcasts. I especially find the ‘solo-sode’ ones to be extra informative because you really delve into the topics in that format.
Thanks for the great work you do!
Ben, the Q&A’s are the best. You should definitely do these more…but it’s always fun and interesting to listen to you banter with Dr. Jay! You both have good synergy and it’s good to hear some other perspective. So I like the idea of more of these, but maybe have your cohost join a few!
Yes, this! The old way when you played listeners presumbitted questions with Jay flowed better than the live questions.
100% Agree!!!
Another agree. You and Dr. Jay when it’s not love was the best. That way you were able to dive deep in topics and ask quality questions. The live questions always seemed choppy. You and Jay should do these weekly!
Solosode! Glad you’re mixing them into the rotation again. Deep dive interviews are great, but it’s nice to get a lower key download one on one too.
Ben please make this a regular thing! I love your QA’s a lot and always get excited when you release them. HOWEVER, i never know when you are gonna be doing them, let us know the best way to catch u live