In this podcast, recorded during the Swiss Clinic Retreat that I led in the Swiss Alps two weeks ago, we cover a host of questions from attendees. If you listen in and want to attend the Swiss Clinic yourself, you can join one of Robyn Openshaw’s 2 to 3 week guided retreats that she arranges there by clicking here or you can contact the Swiss Clinic directly to arrange your own customized visit on your own schedule by clicking here.
Strap yourself in and prepare for this massive Q&A that includes the following:
-Are you increasing mTOR by taking Kion Aminos throughout the day vs. around a workout? [6:25]
-What are the best protocols for eliminating heavy metals and toxins, and how do you measure success? [10:20]
-How to find relief from exercise-induced rhinitis [18:40]
-Is there a threshold between the sympathetic and parasympathetic state? [21:30]
- There is no threshold
- Autonomic nervous system sends signal to the heart via vagus nerve
- Good balance between the two dictates the vagus nerve communication with the heart will be clear
- High HRV is indicative of healthy balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Breath work is highly efficacious
-What is the latest science on carnivore, ketogenic, vegan diets? [28:15]
- There is no one “perfect” diet to follow; it’s highly individualized
- Be aware of your ancestry and adjust your diet accordingly
- Periods of caloric restriction are very beneficial
- Ben does a Kitchari cleanse 4x per year
-How dangerous are WiFi, cellular, 5G signals? [35:15]
-Ben’s thoughts on vaping, particularly CBD [47:25]
-Ben’s thoughts on the Viome results recently discussed on the podcast [49:35]
-What is the cause of low ferritin? [57:06]
- High ferritin is usually the concern
- Look at diet adjustments
- High red blood cell turnover
- Ferritin pyrophosphate – Floradix
- Increasing intake of iron could be risky for men
-How does one know they’re ready to begin the process of detoxification from heavy metals and toxins? [1:00:20]
-What is a MTHFR gene mutation and should anyone care? [1:04:00]
-What has piqued Ben’s interest in the realm of anti-aging [1:06:40]
-Ben’s thoughts on Carbon 60 [1:13:30]
- An upcoming podcast will be on the topic
-Should fats be combined with starches? [1:16:00]
- Potential oxidation of cholesterol
- Formation of lipopolysaccharides
-How can skinny guys gain muscle mass? [1:20:15]
-What kind of massages Ben recommends [1:24:55]
- Deep tissue massage is very beneficial; injury-free
- Every Wednesday, 2.5 hr. massage
-What do you recommend to enhance recovery from exercise and recovery from injury?…1:28:30
-Is airplane mode on our cell phones safe, or should we turn them off completely while we’re sleeping? [1:32:25]
-What can parents do for their pre-teen children to become strong and healthy young adults? [1:33:45]
-And much more…
Resources mentioned in this episode:
– The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo
– BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa
– BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda
– The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMF’s by Nick Pineault
– BGF podcast w/ Nick Pineault
– BGF podcast w/ building biologist Brian Hoyer
– Shielded Healing dirty electricity filters
– BluShield signal scrambling device
– BGF podcast on Ben’s Viome test results
– Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch
– Stratagene, Dr. Lynch’s company
– BGF podcast w/ Robert Slovak of Water and Wellness
– BGF podcast w/ Dr. Nick Berry
– Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall
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