Q&A Episode 400 

Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Click  here for some tips on how to have the best chance of having your question featured on the show!  News Flashes...10:15  -Natural Giardia Remedies -This is pretty cool… It’s why CBD can “wake you up” in the morning, but then a similar dosage at night can enhance sleep and increase Deep Sleep percentages: Read more here. -BGF podcast w/ Ted Achacoso  -The new “CBD is Toxic To The Liver” study claims are bullshit, and here's why.  -The latest on weed and exercise performance - basically, it may slightly reduce anaerobic performance (e.g. power output while cycling all-out) and may also cause slightly higher inflammation (but these were only VERY slight differences). Read about it here. -I’m personally pretty happy that alcohol is slowly getting replaced by sexy new alternatives (although I still endorse one healthy glass of wine or healthy cocktail each day, many simply can’t stop at that):  Read more Special Announcements... 

- Click here to follow Ben on Instagram, and get ready for some epic stories about his morning, day and evening routine!  Here's where I'm speaking and traveling around the world coming soon. 

- View Ben’s Calendar Here -August 3-4 - Aspen Snowmass This podcast is brought to you by: 

-Kion Lean: Support for normal blood sugar levels and healthy energy metabolism, even after large, carb-rich meals. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners, receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10.

-Organifi Red Juice: Enjoy all the benefits of the 11 superfoods and their micronutrients that help increase resting metabolism, support cardiovascular health, and remove toxins to turn back the hands of time! Receive a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: "BENG20"

-Four Sigmatic: I’ve been using Four Sigmatic products for awhile now and I’m impressed by the efficacies of their mushroom products. I use them. I like them. I support the mission! Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase when you use discount code: BENGREENFIELD

-Birdwell Beach Britches: Quality is our Gimmick isn’t just our slogan, it’s a commitment we honor with every stitch we sew. 100% money back guarantee. Get 10% off your order, PLUS free shipping on any order over $99 when you use discount code: BENG.  Listener Q&A: How To Wake Up Less At Night...34:45 

Mike asks: Do you have any advice on improving the restfulness metric in the Oura app? I'm doing well with deep and REM sleep, but it says "pay attention" on restfulness. Do you have any thoughts on why that might be?  In my response, I recommend:  -Podcast: The Effects Of Exercise, Carbohydrates, Saturated Fat, Protein, Fiber & Micronutrients On Sleep! -Ooler bed cooler  (use code BEN25) -Red light trick for iPhone -Iris app  -L-Theanine or a packet of Reishi with any cups of coffee after noon -CBD (here are the three options I like): 
BioCBD
Element Health CBD  (use code BEN15)
Wild Health CBD  (BEN10 for 10% off) -Sleepstream -Pzizz -Bose wired noise-blocking headphones -Mindfold sleep mask -My podcasts with Dr. Joe Zelk on sleep apnea -24 hour Pulse Oximeter -Genova Diagnostics GI Effects 3 day Stool Panel The Best Way To Lower Stress During Detoxification...58:05 

Kaitlin asks: I've noticed what appear to be signs of impaired or blocked elimination while under psychological and physical stress, specifically acne and PMS. If such a relationship does exist, how could one tamper the effects cortisol has on detoxification and/or support detoxification better under periods of stress?  In my response, I recommend: -My article on breathwork -My podcast on 32 different ways to hack the vagus nerve -Thorne Iso-Phos -Inner Peace -Pulsecenters -Stephen Porges work on polyvagal theory -Autonomic Nervous System and the Liver Should You Eat Carbs & Fat Together In The Same Meal?...1:09:30 

Ben asks: So many people say that if you eat carbs alongside fat, you're going to store the fat because of the insulin response from the carbs. However, it seems pretty hard to never mix the two and a meal especially if you're doing strength training with some high intensity and you want to get those calories up. Like for example, when you posted that long article about your muscle mass gains protocol from a few months ago. There were things like extra virgin olive oil alongside tubers and things of that nature. That makes sense to me intuitively, but I was curious if I could get your take on if there's an upper limit on the amount of carbs that is safe to consume alongside fat if you are an active person.  In my response, I recommend: -Dietary patterns reflecting healthy food choices are associated with lower serum LPS activity -Endotoxemia is modulated by quantity and quality of dietary fat in older adults. Giveaways & Goodies 

- This week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some!

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Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!

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Q&A Episode 400 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to <a href="http://www.speakpipe.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SpeakPipe</a>), or use the Contact button in the free <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/app" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben Greenfield Fitness app</a>. Click <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BGF-QA-Best-Practices.pdf"> here</a> for some tips on how to have the best chance of having your question featured on the show! News Flashes...10:15 -<a href="http://www.altmedrev.com/archive/publications/8/2/129.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Natural Giardia Remedies</a> -This is pretty cool… It’s why CBD can “wake you up” in the morning, but then a similar dosage at night can enhance sleep and increase Deep Sleep percentages: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5618493/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more here</a>. -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/lifestyle-podcasts/health-optimization-medicine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Ted Achacoso</a> -The new “CBD is Toxic To The Liver” study claims are bullshit, <a href="https://www.projectcbd.org/science/cbd-toxic-liver">and here's why.</a> -The latest on weed and exercise performance - basically, it may slightly reduce anaerobic performance (e.g. power output while cycling all-out) and may also cause slightly higher inflammation (but these were only VERY slight differences). <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29023325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read about it here.</a> -I’m personally pretty happy that alcohol is slowly getting replaced by sexy new alternatives (although I still endorse one healthy glass of wine or healthy cocktail each day, many simply can’t stop at that): <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/08/tech/alcohol-alternative-sober-curious/index.html"> Read more</a> Special Announcements... - <a href="https://instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to follow Ben on Instagram</a>, and get ready for some epic stories about his morning, day and evening routine!  Here's where I'm speaking and traveling around the world coming soon. - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar/?_ga=2.97228063.1031811225.1501100551-1368556559.1499702482" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Ben’s Calendar Here</a> -<a href="https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/4998/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">August 3-4 - Aspen Snowmass</a>  This podcast is brought to you by: -<a href="https://getkion.com/">Kion Lean</a>: Support for normal blood sugar levels and healthy energy metabolism, even after large, carb-rich meals. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners, receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10. -<a href="http://organifi.com/ben">Organifi Red Juice</a>: Enjoy all the benefits of the 11 superfoods and their micronutrients that help increase resting metabolism, support cardiovascular health, and remove toxins to turn back the hands of time! Receive a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: "BENG20" -<a href="http://foursigmatic.com/bengreenfield">Four Sigmatic</a>: I’ve been using Four Sigmatic products for awhile now and I’m impressed by the efficacies of their mushroom products. I use them. I like them. I support the mission! Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase when you use discount code: BENGREENFIELD -<a href="http://birdwell.com/">Birdwell Beach Britches</a>: Quality is our Gimmick isn’t just our slogan, it’s a commitment we honor with every stitch we sew. 100% money back guarantee. Get 10% off your order, PLUS free shipping on any order over $99 when you use discount code: BENG. Listener Q&A: How To Wake Up Less At Night...34:45 Mike asks: Do you have any advice on improving the restfulness metric in the Oura app? I'm doing well with deep and REM sleep, but it says "pay attention" on restfulness. Do you have any thoughts on why that might be? In my response, I recommend: -Podcast: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/effects-exercise-carbohydrates-saturated-fat-protein-fiber-micronutrients-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Effects Of Exercise, Carbohydrates, Saturated Fat, Protein, Fiber & Micronutrients On Sleep!</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/chilitechnology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ooler bed cooler </a> (use code BEN25) -<a href="https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/keep-your-night-vision-sharp-with-iphones-hidden-red-screen-0173903/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Red light trick for iPhone</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/iris" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iris app</a>  -<a href="https://amzn.to/2JSeq3h" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">L-Theanine</a> or a packet of <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/foursigmatic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reishi</a> with any cups of <a href="https://getkion.com/shop/body/kion-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">coffee</a> after noon -CBD (here are the three options I like): <ul> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-recommends/brain/water-soluble-hemp-extract/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BioCBD</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-recommends/brain/full-spectrum-cbd-oil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Element Health CBD </a> (use code BEN15)</li> <li><a href="https://wildhealthcbd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wild Health CBD </a> (BEN10 for 10% off)</li> </ul> -<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleepstream-2-ultimate-sleep./id535583437?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laEq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sleepstream</a> -<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pzizz-solve-sleep-problems/id915664862?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laEq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pzizz</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/30V7lEW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bose wired noise-blocking headphones</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2HdjDBu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mindfold sleep mask</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/sleep-podcasts/a-hidden-sleep-killer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcasts with Dr. Joe Zelk on sleep apnea</a> -24 hour <a href="https://amzn.to/2LHIyAu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pulse Oximeter</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-recommends/lab-tests/complete-gut-test-gi-effect-comprehensive-profile/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genova Diagnostics GI Effects 3 day Stool Panel</a> The Best Way To Lower Stress During Detoxification...58:05 Kaitlin asks: I've noticed what appear to be signs of impaired or blocked elimination while under psychological and physical stress, specifically acne and PMS. If such a relationship does exist, how could one tamper the effects cortisol has on detoxification and/or support detoxification better under periods of stress? In my response, I recommend: -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/the-ultimate-breathwork-ninja-guide-how-to-banish-stress-kiss-high-cortisol-goodbye/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My article on breathwork</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/how-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcast on 32 different ways to hack the vagus nerve</a> -<a href="https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/iso-phos-reg?affid=ThrnFx1072858" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thorne Iso-Phos</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-recommends/supplements/inner-peace-stress-control-formula-adaptogenic-herbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inner Peace</a> -<a href="https://info.pulsecenters.com/ben-greenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pulsecenters</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2K0L0iy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephen Porges work on polyvagal theory</a> -<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/hepr.12760" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autonomic Nervous System and the Liver</a> Should You Eat Carbs & Fat Together In The Same Meal?...1:09:30 Ben asks: So many people say that if you eat carbs alongside fat, you're going to store the fat because of the insulin response from the carbs. However, it seems pretty hard to never mix the two and a meal especially if you're doing strength training with some high intensity and you want to get those calories up. Like for example, when you posted that long article about your muscle mass gains protocol from a few months ago. There were things like extra virgin olive oil alongside tubers and things of that nature. That makes sense to me intuitively, but I was curious if I could get your take on if there's an upper limit on the amount of carbs that is safe to consume alongside fat if you are an active person. In my response, I recommend: -<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5529547/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dietary patterns reflecting healthy food choices are associated with lower serum LPS activity</a> -<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29129737" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Endotoxemia is modulated by quantity and quality of dietary fat in older adults.</a> Giveaways & Goodies - This week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-greenfield-fitness-fitness/id283908977?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here to leave your review for a chance to win some</a>! ------------------------------------------ Prior to <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ask-a-podcast-question/">asking your question</a>, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 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