February 3, 2024
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News Flashes
- Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: “Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis”…06:01
- Guess what? That expensive parasite cleansing system that you are using might have something called Mimosa pudica in it. Basically, this ingredient makes a bunch of long mucus threads wind up in the toilet (which look like rope worms but aren’t): What Are Rope Worms? Are They Even Real?…14:47
- How cardio might actually help you grow muscle: “Can cardio (eventually) make you bigger?”…22:24
- There is “compelling theoretical evidence to suggest prolonged and repeated micro-dosing may cause valvular heart disease (VHD), and only weak survey evidence that it provides the benefits microdosers typically seek, such as enhanced cognition, or relief from depression and anxiety”: “Safety First: Potential Heart Health Risks of Microdosing” — risk is particularly associated with repeated microdosing over several years, attributed to the strong binding affinity of microdoses like LSD or psilocybin to the serotonin 2B receptor (5-HT2B)…29:55
- Why you're waking up at 3 am (and how to sleep through the night more consistently): “Why Do I Wake Up at 3 am?” — or, for a less scientific approach, here are all the “spiritual” reasons you might wake up at certain times during the night: “Spiritual Meaning of Waking Up at 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, and 5 AM”…38:35
Resources mentioned:
- Mark Pimentel — an expert on the low fermentation FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) diet
- Wheat Zoomer At-Home Test Kit for celiac disease
- FoodMarble — breath testing device for monitoring SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
- High-FODMAP foods:
- Garlic, tomatoes, onions, and dairy
- Podcast with Dr. William Davis:
- Dr. William Davis’s L. reuteri coconut yogurt recipe
- Any of these coconut milks or creams:
- Aroy-D canned coconut milk (not organic and not BPA-free)
- Aroy-D canned coconut cream (not organic)
- Aroy-D coconut cream (not organic)
- Thrive Market organic coconut milk
- Traders Joe's organic canned coconut cream
- Thickener (any of the following)
- Yogurt starter
- Any of these coconut milks or creams:
- Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight by Dr. William Davis
- Paratox Herbal Parasite Cleanse
- Mimosa pudica sheds mucus buildup in the intestinal lining
- DNA of rope worm specimens tested:
- Consists of 99% human DNA
- Not a rope worm but intestinal mucus
- Podcasts on blood flow restriction (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!”
- “The 19 Best Full-Body Workouts Ben Greenfield Uses For His Year-Round Exercise Routine.”
- BFR bands
- KAATSU BFR bands (use code BEN to save 10%)
- Vasper
- Cardio with BFR bands, followed by strength training without BFR bands
- Ben’s cardio training routine
- Carol Bike
- ARX
- Podcast with Ben Patrick:
- Reasons why some people wake up at night:
- Sleep environment disturbance
- Bathroom breaks — nocturia
- Menopause
- Sleep apnea
- Aging — lower melatonin production and change in circadian rhythmicity
- Pain
- Withdrawal from caffeine and nicotine
- Recent podcast with Dr. John Lieurance:
- Normal sleep hygiene:
- Dark room
- Cold room
- No devices in bed
- No TV in the bedroom
- Low level of light
- Earplugs to block outdoor noise
- Do not drink much before bed
- Mouth and nose tape
- Podcast with Dr. Eniko Loud:
- Dr. Chad Collins
- Hostage Tape
- Simply O3 (use code BEN10 to save 10%)
- Melatonin (use code BEN10 to save 10%)
- Kion Sleep
- Element Health CBD
- If you wake up during the night, increase GABA production with:
- The spiritual meaning of waking up at night:
- At 1 am — attuned to the spiritual world, receiving messages from other realms
- At 2 am — physically very tired, working too hard
- At 3 am — the witching hour or the devil's hour
- At 4 am — the lungs regenerate so you might have apnea issues
- At 5 am — stomach issues
Upcoming Events:
- Brain Rejuvenation Retreat: February 15–16, 2024
Join me from February 15th to the 16th at the Brain Rejuvenation Retreat, where world-leading peptide expert Regan Archibald and I will merge our knowledge in longevity, peptides, and fitness. This unique collaboration offers a transformative health experience, propelling you forward on your path to optimal health and vitality. Discover more about the Brain Rejuvenation Retreat and how these insights can shape your journey to complete well-being here.
- Unlock Longevity: February 24, 2024
Meet me in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for the Unlock Longevity event, where I'll present “The 5 Elements in Your Environment That Will Make or Break Your Health.” Check out more at bengreenfieldlife.com/unlock-longevity (use code Greenfield10 for $10 off your ticket).
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@Bill buy DMSO and mix 20ml of it with 1ml of Sodium Chlorite 25% and 100ml spring water. Take a sip and hold it for 5min, discharge and repeat until empty. Did it for some days and it helped me
Ben,
I am so jealous. I am 78 with enlarged prostate and get up every two hours, but I am poor. I couldn’t even pay for the flight to Florida. Still it is nice to know cause maybe I will win a lottery or something.
Bill