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. 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] 
1 gram of amino acids = 1 gram of protein
Any protein can be anabolic
Exercising with 10 g of aminos is more effective than in a pure fasted state -What are the best protocols for eliminating heavy metals and toxins, and how do you measure success? [10:20] 
Process vs. Event. Daily detox is far more effective than a yearly or quarterly
The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo
Ben's Kitchari recipe
BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa
BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda
Ben's personal protocol 
Sauna treatment everyday
Coffee enema weekly
Rebounder and vibration platform
Biggest detox organ is the skin
Mass spectrometry
Onegevity
NutrEval by Genova Diagnostics
GI Effects 3 day gut test
Wellness FX
Once in a Lifetime Genetic Test
Tree of Life
BGF podcast w/ Dr. Kharim Dhanani
Microbiome analysis: Viome or Onegevity -How to find relief from exercise-induced rhinitis [18:40] 
HistaBlock
Avoid dairy -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] 
BGF podcast w/ Nick Pineault
The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMF's by Nick Pineault
BGF podcast w/ building biologist Brian Hoyer
Shielded Healing dirty electricity filters
Will humans evolve to tolerate these hazards?
BluShield signal scrambling device
Acoustimeter
Holding your phone makes you a conductor of EMF
Phase Angle (recommended by Dr. Mercola)
Defender Shield bluetooth device
Yur Buds (amazon) -Ben's thoughts on vaping, particularly CBD [47:25] -Ben's thoughts on the Viome results recently discussed on the podcast [49:35] 
BGF podcast on Ben's Viome test results
Kion Flex is being reformulated
When eating at a steak house: 
HistaBlock
Kion Lean
Gluten Guardian (4)
Charcoal capsules before bed -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 (link)
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] 
Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch
Stratagene, Dr. Lynch's company
Impaired metabolism
It would affect a supplementation protocol -What has piqued Ben's interest in the realm of anti-aging [1:06:40] 
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
Deuterium depleted water
BGF podcast w/ Robert Slovak of Water and Wellness
Auto immune control 
Mistletoe extract (link)
Keto, CBD, infrared light
Hyperthermia
Awareness of mitochondrial health
Mitigation of EMF
Stem cell treatments -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] 
Similar to a body builder's approach (stronger by science)
Dan John's 18 Week protocol
Creatine (link)
Peptides -What kind of massages Ben recommends [1:24:55] 
Deep tissue massage is very beneficial; injury-free
Every Wednesday, 2.5 hr. massage 
Essential oils
Music w/ healing frequencies
Essential Oil Wizardry
BGF podcast w/ Dr. Nick Berry -What do you recommend to enhance recovery from exercise and recovery from injury?...1:28:30 
BPC 157 and TB500 peptides
Amino acids
PEMF therapy
Infrared sauna
JOOVV light
Water and non-weight bearing exercise
Magnesium bath salts
Fasting (with caution) -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] 
Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall
John Holt
Free to Learn by Peter Gray -And much more... Resources mentioned in this episode: 

- The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo

- Ben's Kitchari recipe

- BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa

- BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda

- HistaBlock

- 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

- Acoustimeter

- 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

- Dan John's 18 Week protocol

- Essential Oil Wizardry

- BGF podcast w/ Dr. Nick Berry

- Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall

- Free to Learn by Peter Gray Episode sponsors: 

-Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10.

-Organifi Green Juice: Now you can get all your healthy superfoods in one glass...with No Shopping, No Blending, No Juicing, and No Cleanup. Get a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: BENG20

-Fresh Pressed Olive Oil: Olive oil direct from the harvest gives you peak flavor and maximum polyphenols. Try a retail-size, $39 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil that retails for just $1 to help cover shipping costs.

-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. Got a question or comment for me regarding the content of this episode? Leave a reply below and I'll reply! 

In this podcast, recorded during the <a href="http://www.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/swissclinic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Swiss Clinic retreat</a> that I led in the Swiss Alps two weeks ago, we cover a host of questions from attendees. 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] <ul> <li>1 gram of amino acids = 1 gram of protein</li> <li>Any protein can be anabolic</li> <li>Exercising with 10 g of aminos is more effective than in a pure fasted state</li> </ul> -What are the best protocols for eliminating heavy metals and toxins, and how do you measure success? [10:20] <ul> <li>Process vs. Event. Daily detox is far more effective than a yearly or quarterly</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XRlVjW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kitchari-recipe-for-3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben's Kitchari recipe</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/diet-variation-and-feast-famine-cycles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/sleep-podcasts/coffee-break-fast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda</a></li> <li>Ben's personal protocol <ul> <li>Sauna treatment everyday</li> <li>Coffee enema weekly</li> <li>Rebounder and vibration platform</li> </ul> </li> <li>Biggest detox organ is the skin</li> <li><a href="https://bitesizebio.com/6016/how-does-mass-spec-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mass spectrometry</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/self-quantification-podcasts/onegevity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Onegevity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/nutreval-fmv-nutritional-test-blood-urine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NutrEval by Genova Diagnostics</a></li> <li>GI Effects 3 day gut test</li> <li><a href="https://www.wellnessfx.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wellness FX</a></li> <li>Once in a Lifetime Genetic Test</li> <li>Tree of Life</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/truth-about-genetic-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Dr. Kharim Dhanani</a></li> <li>Microbiome analysis: Viome or Onegevity</li> </ul> -How to find relief from exercise-induced rhinitis [18:40] <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2NX90bq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HistaBlock</a></li> <li>Avoid dairy</li> </ul> -Is there a threshold between the sympathetic and parasympathetic state? [21:30] <ul> <li>There is no threshold</li> <li>Autonomic nervous system sends signal to the heart via vagus nerve</li> <li>Good balance between the two dictates the vagus nerve communication with the heart will be clear</li> <li>High HRV is indicative of healthy balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems</li> <li>Breath work is highly efficacious</li> </ul> -What is the latest science on carnivore, ketogenic, vegan diets? [28:15] <ul> <li>There is no one "perfect" diet to follow; it's highly individualized</li> <li>Be aware of your ancestry and adjust your diet accordingly</li> <li>Periods of caloric restriction are very beneficial</li> <li>Ben does a <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kitchari-recipe-for-3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kitchari</a> cleanse 4x per year</li> </ul> -How dangerous are WiFi, cellular, 5G signals? [35:15] <ul> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/the-real-research-on-wifi-health-cell-phones-dirty-electricity-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Nick Pineault</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XNfKNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMF's by Nick Pineault</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-building-biology-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ building biologist Brian Hoyer</a></li> <li><a href="https://shieldedhealing.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shielded Healing dirty electricity filters</a></li> <li>Will humans evolve to tolerate these hazards?</li> <li>BluShield signal scrambling device</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2SkPXGL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acoustimeter</a></li> <li>Holding your phone makes you a conductor of EMF</li> <li>Phase Angle (recommended by Dr. Mercola)</li> <li>Defender Shield bluetooth device</li> <li>Yur Buds (amazon)</li> </ul> -Ben's thoughts on vaping, particularly CBD [47:25] -Ben's thoughts on the Viome results recently discussed on the podcast [49:35] <ul> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/nutrition-podcasts/gut-microbiome-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast on Ben's Viome test results</a></li> <li><a href="https://getkion.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kion Flex</a> is being reformulated</li> <li>When eating at a steak house: <ul> <li>HistaBlock</li> <li>Kion Lean</li> <li>Gluten Guardian (4)</li> <li>Charcoal capsules before bed</li> </ul> </li> </ul> -What is the cause of low ferritin? [57:06] <ul> <li>High ferritin is usually the concern</li> <li>Look at diet adjustments</li> <li>High red blood cell turnover</li> <li>Ferritin pyrophosphate - Floradix (link)</li> <li>Increasing intake of iron could be risky for men</li> </ul> -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] <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2JKyvHC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch</a></li> <li><a href="http://go.strategene.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stratagene, Dr. Lynch's company</a></li> <li>Impaired metabolism</li> <li>It would affect a supplementation protocol</li> </ul> -What has piqued Ben's interest in the realm of anti-aging [1:06:40] <ul> <li>Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)</li> <li>Deuterium depleted water</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/nutrition-podcasts/deuterium-depleted-water/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Robert Slovak of Water and Wellness</a></li> <li>Auto immune control <ul> <li>Mistletoe extract (link)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Keto, CBD, infrared light</li> <li>Hyperthermia</li> <li>Awareness of mitochondrial health</li> <li>Mitigation of EMF</li> <li>Stem cell treatments</li> </ul> -Ben's thoughts on Carbon 60 [1:13:30] <ul> <li>An upcoming podcast will be on the topic</li> </ul> -Should fats be combined with starches? [1:16:00] <ul> <li>Potential oxidation of cholesterol</li> <li>Formation of lipopolysaccharides</li> </ul> -How can skinny guys gain muscle mass? [1:20:15] <ul> <li>Similar to a body builder's approach (stronger by science)</li> <li><a href="http://danjohn.net/2013/10/the-promised-18-week-protocol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dan John's 18 Week protocol</a></li> <li>Creatine (link)</li> <li>Peptides</li> </ul> -What kind of massages Ben recommends [1:24:55] <ul> <li>Deep tissue massage is very beneficial; injury-free</li> <li>Every Wednesday, 2.5 hr. massage <ul> <li>Essential oils</li> <li>Music w/ healing frequencies</li> <li><a href="https://essentialoilwizardry.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Essential Oil Wizardry</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-essential-oils-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Dr. Nick Berry</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> -What do you recommend to enhance recovery from exercise and recovery from injury?...1:28:30 <ul> <li>BPC 157 and TB500 peptides</li> <li>Amino acids</li> <li>PEMF therapy</li> <li>Infrared sauna</li> <li>JOOVV light</li> <li>Water and non-weight bearing exercise</li> <li>Magnesium bath salts</li> <li>Fasting (with caution)</li> </ul> -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] <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XUrzwF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.johnholtgws.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Holt</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XLDLVf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free to Learn by Peter Gray</a></li> </ul> -And much more... Resources mentioned in this episode: - <a href="https://amzn.to/2XRlVjW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Kitchari-recipe-for-3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben's Kitchari recipe</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/diet-variation-and-feast-famine-cycles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/sleep-podcasts/coffee-break-fast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2NX90bq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HistaBlock</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2XNfKNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMF's by Nick Pineault</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/the-real-research-on-wifi-health-cell-phones-dirty-electricity-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Nick Pineault</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-building-biology-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ building biologist Brian Hoyer</a> - <a href="https://shieldedhealing.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shielded Healing dirty electricity filters</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2SkPXGL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acoustimeter</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/nutrition-podcasts/gut-microbiome-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast on Ben's Viome test results</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2JKyvHC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch</a> - <a href="http://go.strategene.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stratagene, Dr. Lynch's company</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/nutrition-podcasts/deuterium-depleted-water/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Robert Slovak of Water and Wellness</a> - <a href="http://danjohn.net/2013/10/the-promised-18-week-protocol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dan John's 18 Week protocol</a> - <a href="https://essentialoilwizardry.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Essential Oil Wizardry</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-essential-oils-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BGF podcast w/ Dr. Nick Berry</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2XUrzwF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2XLDLVf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free to Learn by Peter Gray</a> Episode sponsors: -<a href="https://getkion.com/">Kion</a>: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. 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 Green Juice</a>: Now you can get all your healthy superfoods in one glass...with No Shopping, No Blending, No Juicing, and No Cleanup. Get a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code: BENG20 -<a href="http://GetFresh32.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fresh Pressed Olive Oil:</a> Olive oil direct from the harvest gives you peak flavor and maximum polyphenols. Try a retail-size, $39 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil that retails for just $1 to help cover shipping costs. -<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. Got a question or comment for me regarding the content of this episode? Leave a reply below and I'll reply!

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