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November 4, 2015 Podcast: Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page.

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Winter is coming. If you live in a Northern climate and don’t want to lose muscle, read this.
Yes, marijuana can shrink your brain if you A) are young; B) use it a lot. This is why I recommend CBD instead.
Interesting that the US government is now jumping on CBD bandwagon.
Meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s gray matter in 8 weeks.

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The Fat Loss Summit just began and goes November 15-29. This is a FREE online event you can attend from home or on any mobile device, and includes talks like: How to lose more fat with intermittent fasting and carb cycling strategies, secret Russian and mixed martial art training principles that speed fat loss, how to gamify your workouts to burn more fat in less time, a gut healing plan to go from sugar burner to fat burner, how to tweak your nervous system to lose weight  faster...and much more (including a cold thermogenesis episode from yours truly). Sign up NOW here: BenGreenfieldFitness.com/fatlosssummit

Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Kim Anami? It was a must-listen - titled "A Vaginal Weightlifting Coach Reveals Her Secrets On How To Train Your Body For Soul-Stretching, Bed-Shaking, Neighbor Complaining Sex."  Click here to listen now or download for later!

This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Ben Greenfield's New York Times Bestselling book Beyond Training is now available on Audible! After spending over 43 hours in front of a microphone, Ben has finished recording a 100% (fully updated) audio recording of this quintessential guide to performance, recovery, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep, hormones and more. If you're new to Audible, you can get it now for free by clicking here.

This podcast is brought to you by Texas Superfood, which has 55 fruits and vegetables in one serving (a capsule, powder or stick-pak). It is the only product on the planet with 55 fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Beat food cravings, get better sleep, and get convenient mega-dosing of nutrients without having to eat pounds and pounds of food. Go to TexasSuperFood.com and use promo code "BEN" at checkout to get 10% off your first order.

This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Visit Onnit.com to instantly save 10% on any of their tasty superfoods like nut butter or their Warrior bar, made with real prairie-fed buffalo, cranberries, and a spicy pepper blend. You can also awaken your primal nature and produce a savage workout. Made from high-quality, extremely rust and chip-resistant coated iron, the Primal Bells have been 3D scanned to ensure perfect balance for a professional quality workout.

Now Available - Ben Greenfield’s “REV Yourself Conference” – 25 Packaged Interviews With The World’s Leading Experts In Physical & Mental Performance Enhancement Strategies. In this package, you’ll get to watch and listen as Ben Greenfield sits down with the world’s leading experts in biohacking, physical performance, mental performance, cognitive enhancement, personal productivity, muscle gain, fat loss and more. In a frank, easy-to-understand, fireside chat format, these experts reveal all their most cutting-edge secrets, and your access to the videos and audios also includes helpful notes, summaries and more. From Dr. Mercola to Mark Sisson to Nora Gedgaudas, you can check out the lineup and get access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, forever (no expiration!) once you click here to get lifetime access for $47.

Dec 4-6, 2015: Ben is speaking at the Unbeatable Mind Retreat in Carlsbad, California. This is where SEALFit and Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine will be assembling the best of the best in everything from performance to cutting-edge mental training to advanced sleep tactics and more. Includes amazing ancestral meals, morning WOD's at SEALFit HQ (the site of the world famous Kokoro camp), Warrior Yoga instruction and workouts, and speakers such as Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Dominic D'Agostino, and more. Click here to get in now.

Nov 14, 2015: Ben will be competing at the World's Toughest Mudder. If you live near Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, be sure to come watch the action! Ben will be using the "NattyStack" from NaturalForce products to fuel this event “BEN10” will get you 10% off all supplements from NaturalForce and “BEN5” will get you 5% off all protein.

Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount.

Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, 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! 

 ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: 

As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. Why Surgery Isn't The Only Option For Gallstones 

Seth says: He just got diagnosed with Gall Stones and it seems the natural remedies don't work. What's your opinion on them and is surgery his only option?  In my response, I recommend: -Curcumin -Vitamin C -Enzyme with bile acids Why You Should Cry More 

Matthew says: He feels really good after crying and is wondering if there's any physiological benefits to it?  In my response, I recommend: - Curcumin vs. Turmeric 

Zach says: He's wants a definite low down on turmeric and curcumin. He's an ultra endurance runner who wants to recover faster and upregulate his fat conversion. Should he buy bulk turmeric powder, or turmeric extract supplements or curcumin extract supplements and of those, with or without piperine or black pepper? Is the 95% curcuminoid label play a factor in that decision? What should the dosage be  as a hard-charging athlete and when should it be taken?  In my response, I recommend: -EXOS curcumin (curcumin phytosome) -NatureFlex (turmeric) -Bioperine The Best Way To Track Fat Loss 

Jamal says: He owns his own group personal training facility focused on fat loss and he wants to incorporate a tracking measurement. What do you recommend? What's the best way to track fat loss performance?  In my response, I recommend: -Withings Smart Body Analyzer -BodyMetrix Ultrasound Body Fat Analyzer What You Need To Know About NRF2 

Billy says: What do you think of the new area of research on NRF2? Most of the research is looking at preventative health approaches but what do you think of it as a strategy for recovery?  In my response, I recommend: -http://www.nrf2.com/ -DNAFit

<a href="http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/337">http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/337</a> November 4, 2015 Podcast: Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to <a href="http://www.speakpipe.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeakPipe</a>), use the Contact button on the <a href="http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/app" target="_blank" rel="noopener">app</a>, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “<a href="#askben">Ask Ben</a>” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on <a href="http://twitter.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter.com/BenGreenfield</a>, <a href="http://Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness">Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness">Facebook.com/BGFitness</a> and <a title="Ben Greenfield Google +" href="https://plus.google.com/113751941621587370585/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google+</a>. <ul> <li><a href="http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/early/2015/10/20/ajpendo.00375.2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter is coming. If you live in a Northern climate and don’t want to lose muscle, read this.</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.iflscience.com/brain/chronic-pot-smoking-associated-brain-changes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yes, marijuana can shrink your brain if you A) are young; B) use it a lot</a>. This is why I recommend <a href="http://www.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/CBD" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBD</a> instead.</li> <li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nora-volkow/cannabidiol_b_7834066.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Interesting that the US government is now jumping on CBD bandwagon.</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.feelguide.com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mri-study-proving-meditation-literally-rebuilds-the-brains-gray-matter-in-8-weeks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s gray matter in 8 weeks.</a> </li> </ul> ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: The Fat Loss Summit just began and goes November 15-29. This is a FREE online event you can attend from home or on any mobile device, and includes talks like: How to lose more fat with intermittent fasting and carb cycling strategies, secret Russian and mixed martial art training principles that speed fat loss, how to gamify your workouts to burn more fat in less time, a gut healing plan to go from sugar burner to fat burner, how to tweak your nervous system to lose weight  faster...and much more (including a cold thermogenesis episode from yours truly). Sign up NOW here: <a href="http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/fatlosssummit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BenGreenfieldFitness.com/fatlosssummit</a> Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Kim Anami? It was a must-listen - titled "A Vaginal Weightlifting Coach Reveals Her Secrets On How To Train Your Body For Soul-Stretching, Bed-Shaking, Neighbor Complaining Sex." <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2015/10/how-to-increase-sexual-endurance/"> Click here to listen now or download for later!</a> This podcast is brought to you by <a href="http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/btaudible" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audible.</a> Ben Greenfield's New York Times Bestselling book Beyond Training is now available on Audible! After spending over 43 hours in front of a microphone, Ben has finished recording a 100% (fully updated) audio recording of this quintessential guide to performance, recovery, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep, hormones and more. If you're new to Audible, you can <a href="http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/btaudible" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get it now for free by clicking here.</a> This podcast is brought to you by <a href="http://TexasSuperFood.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas Superfood</a>, which has 55 fruits and vegetables in one serving (a capsule, powder or stick-pak). It is the only product on the planet with 55 fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Beat food cravings, get better sleep, and get convenient mega-dosing of nutrients without having to eat pounds and pounds of food. Go to <a href="http://TexasSuperFood.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TexasSuperFood.com</a> and use promo code "BEN" at checkout to get 10% off your first order. This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Visit <a href="https://www.onnit.com/?a_aid=bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onnit.com</a> to instantly save 10% on any of their tasty superfoods like nut butter or their Warrior bar, made with real prairie-fed buffalo, cranberries, and a spicy pepper blend. You can also awaken your primal nature and produce a savage workout. Made from high-quality, extremely rust and chip-resistant coated iron, the Primal Bells have been 3D scanned to ensure perfect balance for a professional quality workout. Now Available - <a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/rev-yourself-video-series/?add-to-cart=30647" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Greenfield’s “REV Yourself Conference”</a> – 25 Packaged Interviews With The World’s Leading Experts In Physical & Mental Performance Enhancement Strategies. In this package, you’ll get to watch and listen as Ben Greenfield sits down with the world’s leading experts in biohacking, physical performance, mental performance, cognitive enhancement, personal productivity, muscle gain, fat loss and more. In a frank, easy-to-understand, fireside chat format, these experts reveal all their most cutting-edge secrets, and your access to the videos and audios also includes helpful notes, summaries and more. From Dr. Mercola to Mark Sisson to Nora Gedgaudas, you can check out the lineup and get access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, forever (no expiration!) once you <a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/rev-yourself-video-series/?add-to-cart=30647" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here to get lifetime access for $47.</a> Dec 4-6, 2015: Ben is speaking at the <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/unbeatable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unbeatable Mind Retreat</a> in Carlsbad, California. This is where SEALFit and Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine will be assembling the best of the best in everything from performance to cutting-edge mental training to advanced sleep tactics and more. Includes amazing ancestral meals, morning WOD's at SEALFit HQ (the site of the world famous Kokoro camp), Warrior Yoga instruction and workouts, and speakers such as Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Dominic D'Agostino, and more. <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/unbeatable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to get in now.</a> Nov 14, 2015: Ben will be competing at the <a href="http://www.toughmudder.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World's Toughest Mudder</a>. If you live near Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, be sure to come watch the action! Ben will be using the "NattyStack" from <a href="http://www.mynaturalforce.com/#bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NaturalForce products</a> to fuel this event “BEN10” will get you 10% off all supplements from NaturalForce and “BEN5” will get you 5% off all protein. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/biohacker2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biohacker's Summit</a> in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/biohacker2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to get in now at a 40% discount.</a> Grab this <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/gear/">Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package</a> that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, 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">click here to leave your review for a chance to win some</a>! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by <a title="Rachel Browne" href="http://www.heartlifeworld.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Browne</a>, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. Why Surgery Isn't The Only Option For Gallstones Seth says: He just got diagnosed with Gall Stones and it seems the natural remedies don't work. What's your opinion on them and is surgery his only option? In my response, I recommend: -<a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/curcumin-phytosome-soreness-and-injuries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curcumin</a> -<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HXSRL4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005HXSRL4&linkCode=as2&tag=bengree-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vitamin C</a> -<a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/complete-digestive-enzyme-complex-with-hcl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzyme with bile acids</a> Why You Should Cry More Matthew says: He feels really good after crying and is wondering if there's any physiological benefits to it? In my response, I recommend: - Curcumin vs. Turmeric Zach says: He's wants a definite low down on turmeric and curcumin. He's an ultra endurance runner who wants to recover faster and upregulate his fat conversion. Should he buy bulk turmeric powder, or turmeric extract supplements or curcumin extract supplements and of those, with or without piperine or black pepper? Is the 95% curcuminoid label play a factor in that decision? What should the dosage be  as a hard-charging athlete and when should it be taken? In my response, I recommend: -<a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/curcumin-phytosome-soreness-and-injuries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EXOS curcumin (curcumin phytosome)</a> -<a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/natureflex-bone-and-joint-healing-supplement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NatureFlex (turmeric)</a> -<a href="http://amzn.to/1RP4nXO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bioperine</a> The Best Way To Track Fat Loss Jamal says: He owns his own group personal training facility focused on fat loss and he wants to incorporate a tracking measurement. What do you recommend? What's the best way to track fat loss performance? In my response, I recommend: -<a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9bbkE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Withings Smart Body Analyzer</a> -<a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9bpIr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BodyMetrix Ultrasound Body Fat Analyzer</a> What You Need To Know About NRF2 Billy says: What do you think of the new area of research on NRF2? Most of the research is looking at preventative health approaches but what do you think of it as a strategy for recovery? In my response, I recommend: -<a href="http://www.nrf2.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.nrf2.com/</a> -<a href="https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/dnafit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DNAFit</a>

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