The “Kentucky Castle” is a unique destination hotspot with a full biohacking facility, sauna, farm-to-table restaurant, precision medicine arm, hemp farm, horse facilities, and much more. It is owned by one of the physicians who hosts the “Wild Health” podcast, on which I was recently a guest. 

Recently, at the castle, I had the pleasure of giving a talk on how to hack your biology and get the most out of the genetics you were born with. Afterward, I took part in a Q&A with several of the physicians in attendance at the conference. On today's podcast, part two of this two-part series (click here to listen to part one), you'll get to sit in on this very interesting discussion. Enjoy! Questions and topics covered in the session... -Follow-up questions for Ben from his presentation...6:48 
Q: What do you think of using the ChiliPad long term, particularly as it pertains to EMF and dirty electricity? 
My podcast on Building Biology
Dirty electricity filters
Q: Do you think Great Plains Lab's test for mycotoxins is not valid? 
A: They're legit.
Q: You said a score of 3.8 for the TSH is good but not optimal. How do you figure out what your optimal levels should be?
Q: Is it true that if you take colostrum on an empty stomach, it won't raise your insulin-like growth factor (IGF)? 
A: I've never heard that. Colostrum is an anabolic. -What is the ideal estradiol post-menopause?...12:45 
Get it back to pre-menopausal levels
Book: Estrogen Matters -How does a sense of spirituality and spiritual practice play into one's health and wellness?...16:12 
Changes epigenetic expression, improves sleep cycles
Gratitude changes level of empathy toward others
Blue zones have strong beliefs in a higher power, meditation, etc.
Medical students are not trained in the efficacy of spirituality
Physicians "curse" patients; "so much time left to live" -How would you increase free testosterone naturally?...19:19 
Avoid heavy amounts of intense exercise (HIIT)
Prioritize sexual experience; send body the signal you're maintaining fertility
Decrease insulin resistance; increase healthy fatty acids
JOOVV light
Get adequate rest
Stress management
Primal Jet Pack -How does ashwagandha play a role in cortisol and other adaptogens?...26:30 
Ashwagandha supplement
Ginseng
Four Sigmatic (Receive a 15% discount using code: BENGREENFIELD)
Books by Dr. Shawn Talbott -How long would a dietary change take to see a change in the Omega 3 Index?...28:25 
At least 3 months
Can vary from person to person
SMASH fish: salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, herring
Cod liver oil -What CGM (continuous glucose monitor) devices do you recommend?...32:05 
Dexcom G6 -When is it optimal to test IGF-1?...35:40 
Fasted blood test -Should a microbiome be tested a certain time of day, fasted or unfasted, etc.?...36:30 -Is it true that it is difficult to test for parasites because the parasite releases an enzyme when the stool hits the air?...39:30 -What are the key factors to getting quality deep sleep?...41:40 
Article: Deep Sleep Decoded: Everything You Need To Know To Increase Your Deep Sleep Percentages.
Cold environment
CBD oil or supplement - 60-100 mg (use code: GREENFIELD15 to save 15%)
Binaural beats for deep sleep (no Bluetooth)
Regular exercise regimen
Avoid alcohol
Period of fasting (3-4 hours) -Are people who follow a low-carb or ketogenic diet low in magnesium?...45:30 -For Ben: How are you dealing with your high cortisol metabolism?...48:56 
"I haven't followed a strict ketogenic diet for years."
Carb refeed at the end of the day -Is a colonoscopy an effective means of "resetting" the microbiome?...50:45 -How do you treat someone with a common cold? If it develops into an infection, how do you naturally heal it sans antibiotics?...52:36 
Vitamin C, rest, electrolytes
Chaga and sauna (save $500 with code: BEN)
Zinc lozenges
Oil of oregano
Taking antibiotics correlates with anxiety and depression in the future
Take a cold shower every morning: prevents getting a cold -Under what circumstances should one seek an antibiotic, even if they are determined not to use antibiotics?...1:00:00 -How to deal with fainting episodes related to stress?...1:02:25 
Improving vagal nerve tone
Vagal Nerve Stimulators  (use code GREENFIELD for $100 discount)
Podcast: 32 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve, Fine-Tune Your Nervous System & Self-Hack Your Hormones
Cold exposure: cold showers, dunk face in cold water -What about things like sauerkraut and kombucha in promoting microbiome health?...1:03:45 
Sauerkraut is good; approach kombucha with caution -Thoughts on a 5-day fasting mimicking diet vs. a 3-day water fast?...1:07:10 
Solid science behind the fasting mimicking diet
Fasting mimicking diet is more realistic in its feasibility (water fast is very difficult) -For Ben: Are you still doing the NAD injection that burns for 15 minutes?...1:09:32 -How can you deal with exercise-induced hypoglycemia when you're not diabetic?...1:12:15 -How do you mitigate the effects of a bad night of sleep?...1:14:30 
Brief spurts of High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Large amounts of blue light in the morning to reset circadian rhythm
Regular meal times
Ketone esters or nicotine gum (save $10 with code: BEN10) -And much more... Resources from this episode: 

-JOOVV light (use code: BEN for a free gift at checkout)

-ChiliPad

-My podcast on Building Biology

-Dirty electricity filters

-Book: Estrogen Matters

-Primal Jet Pack

-Ashwagandha supplement

-Ginseng

-Four Sigmatic (Receive a 15% discount using code: BENGREENFIELD)

-Article: Deep Sleep Decoded: Everything You Need To Know To Increase Your Deep Sleep Percentages

-Books by Dr. Shawn Talbott

-Cod liver oil

-Podcast: 32 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve, Fine-Tune Your Nervous System & Self-Hack Your Hormones

-Dexcom G6 glucose monitor Episode sponsors: 

-Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations. Attention 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 a while 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

-Harry's Razors: Try the shaving company that’s fixing shaving. Get a $13 value trial set that comes with everything you need for a close, comfortable shave when you go to harrys.com/greenfield Got a question for me about the material covered on today's podcast? Just leave a comment below and I'll reply! 

The “<a href="http://www.thekentuckycastle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kentucky Castle</a>” is a unique destination hotspot with a full biohacking facility, sauna, farm-to-table restaurant, precision medicine arm, hemp farm, horse facilities, and much more. It is owned by one of the physicians who hosts the “<a href="https://www.wildhealthpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wild Health” podcast</a>, on which I was recently a guest.  Recently, at the castle, I had the pleasure of giving a talk on how to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-personalized-and-precision-medicine-tickets-58433750922" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hack your biology and get the most out of the genetics you were born with</a>. Afterward, I took part in a Q&A with several of the physicians in attendance at the conference. On today's podcast, part two of this two-part series (<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/self-quantification-podcasts/best-blood-tests/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here to listen to part one</a>), you'll get to sit in on this very interesting discussion. Enjoy! Questions and topics covered in the session... -Follow-up questions for Ben from his presentation...6:48 <ul> <li>Q: What do you think of using the <a href="https://amzn.to/2GYf1ir" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ChiliPad</a> long term, particularly as it pertains to EMF and dirty electricity? <ul> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-building-biology-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcast on Building Biology</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DIOnIq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirty electricity filters</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Q: Do you think <a href="https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gplmycotox" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Great Plains Lab's test for mycotoxins</a> is not valid? <ul> <li>A: They're legit.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Q: You said a score of 3.8 for the TSH is good but not optimal. How do you figure out what your optimal levels should be?</li> <li>Q: Is it true that if you take colostrum on an empty stomach, it won't raise your insulin-like growth factor (IGF)? <ul> <li>A: I've never heard that. Colostrum is an anabolic.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> -What is the ideal estradiol post-menopause?...12:45 <ul> <li>Get it back to pre-menopausal levels</li> <li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2PMckDB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Estrogen Matters</a></li> </ul> -How does a sense of spirituality and spiritual practice play into one's health and wellness?...16:12 <ul> <li>Changes epigenetic expression, improves sleep cycles</li> <li>Gratitude changes level of empathy toward others</li> <li>Blue zones have strong beliefs in a higher power, meditation, etc.</li> <li>Medical students are not trained in the efficacy of spirituality</li> <li>Physicians "curse" patients; "so much time left to live"</li> </ul> -How would you increase free testosterone naturally?...19:19 <ul> <li>Avoid heavy amounts of intense exercise (HIIT)</li> <li>Prioritize sexual experience; send body the signal you're maintaining fertility</li> <li>Decrease insulin resistance; increase healthy fatty acids</li> <li><a href="http://joovv.com/ben" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JOOVV light</a></li> <li>Get adequate rest</li> <li>Stress management</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2UXoEBT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Primal Jet Pack</a></li> </ul> -How does ashwagandha play a role in cortisol and other adaptogens?...26:30 <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2VdWasG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashwagandha supplement</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2USPWt6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ginseng</a></li> <li><a href="http://foursigmatic.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Four Sigmatic</a> (Receive a 15% discount using code: BENGREENFIELD)</li> <li>Books by <a href="https://amzn.to/2GTMLMY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Shawn Talbott</a></li> </ul> -How long would a dietary change take to see a change in the Omega 3 Index?...28:25 <ul> <li>At least 3 months</li> <li>Can vary from person to person</li> <li>SMASH fish: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y3ifa9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">salmon</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Jez6CY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mackerel</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Li2MRZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">anchovies</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lj2XN7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sardines</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Jegtir" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">herring</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DMUviX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cod liver oil</a></li> </ul> -What CGM (continuous glucose monitor) devices do you recommend?...32:05 <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2GZ6SJl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dexcom G6</a></li> </ul> -When is it optimal to test IGF-1?...35:40 <ul> <li><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/test-menu/29676/insulin-like-growth-factor-1-igf-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fasted blood test</a></li> </ul> -Should a microbiome be tested a certain time of day, fasted or unfasted, etc.?...36:30 -Is it true that it is difficult to test for parasites because the parasite releases an enzyme when the stool hits the air?...39:30 -What are the key factors to getting quality deep sleep?...41:40 <ul> <li>Article: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/sleep-articles/increase-deep-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deep Sleep Decoded: Everything You Need To Know To Increase Your Deep Sleep Percentages.</a> <ul> <li>Cold environment</li> <li><a href="https://elementhealthsupply.com/pages/greenfield15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CBD oil or supplement</a> - 60-100 mg (use code: GREENFIELD15 to save 15%)</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/brain-podcasts/how-you-can-use-sound-and-music-to-change-your-brain-waves-with-laser-accuracy-and-achieve-huge-focus-and-performance-gains/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Binaural beats</a> for deep sleep (no Bluetooth)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Regular exercise regimen</li> <li>Avoid alcohol</li> <li>Period of fasting (3-4 hours)</li> </ul> -Are people who follow a low-carb or ketogenic diet low in magnesium?...45:30 -For Ben: How are you dealing with your high cortisol metabolism?...48:56 <ul> <li>"I haven't followed a strict ketogenic diet for years."</li> <li><a href="https://getkion.com/articles/body/nutrition-body/carb-refeed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carb refeed</a> at the end of the day</li> </ul> -Is a colonoscopy an effective means of "resetting" the microbiome?...50:45 -How do you treat someone with a common cold? If it develops into an infection, how do you naturally heal it sans antibiotics?...52:36 <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/cdn-ascorbic-acid-1-gram?affid=ThrnFx1072858" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vitamin C</a>, rest, <a href="https://amzn.to/2JkrcYN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">electrolytes</a></li> <li><a href="http://foursigmatic.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chaga</a> and <a href="https://pl127.isrefer.com/go/hwhhome/bengreenfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sauna</a> (save $500 with code: BEN)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2PJIfo8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zinc lozenges</a></li> <li><a href="https://getkion.com/shop/body/kion-oregano-oil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oil of oregano</a></li> <li>Taking antibiotics correlates with anxiety and depression in the future</li> <li>Take a <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/fat-loss-articles/burning-more-fat-with-cold/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cold shower</a> every morning: prevents getting a cold</li> </ul> -Under what circumstances should one seek an antibiotic, even if they are determined not to use antibiotics?...1:00:00 -How to deal with fainting episodes related to stress?...1:02:25 <ul> <li>Improving vagal nerve tone</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/circadia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vagal Nerve Stimulators </a> (use code GREENFIELD for $100 discount)</li> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/how-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">32 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve, Fine-Tune Your Nervous System & Self-Hack Your Hormones</a></li> <li>Cold exposure: cold showers, dunk face in cold water</li> </ul> -What about things like sauerkraut and kombucha in promoting microbiome health?...1:03:45 <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2PM4Jop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sauerkraut</a> is good; approach kombucha with caution</li> </ul> -Thoughts on a 5-day fasting mimicking diet vs. a 3-day water fast?...1:07:10 <ul> <li>Solid science behind the <a href="https://valterlongo.com/fasting-mimicking-diet-longevity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fasting mimicking diet</a></li> <li>Fasting mimicking diet is more realistic in its feasibility (water fast is very difficult)</li> </ul> -For Ben: Are you still doing the NAD injection that burns for 15 minutes?...1:09:32 -How can you deal with exercise-induced hypoglycemia when you're not diabetic?...1:12:15 -How do you mitigate the effects of a bad night of sleep?...1:14:30 <ul> <li>Brief spurts of <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/fitness-podcasts/episode-208-how-high-intensity-interval-training-can-fix-all-your-problems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">High-intensity Interval Training</a> (HIIT)</li> <li>Large amounts of <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/biohacking-articles/how-to-re-time-your-circadian-rhythms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blue light in the morning</a> to reset circadian rhythm</li> <li>Regular meal times</li> <li><a href="http://ketoneaid.com/#a_aid=bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ketone esters</a> or <a href="http://lucygum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nicotine gum</a> (save $10 with code: BEN10)</li> </ul> -And much more... Resources from this episode: -<a href="http://joovv.com/ben" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JOOVV light</a> (use code: BEN for a free gift at checkout) -<a href="https://www.chilitechnology.com/?rfsn=1117288.287514&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1117288.287514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ChiliPad</a> -<a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/how-building-biology-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcast on Building Biology</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2DIOnIq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirty electricity filters</a> -Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2PMckDB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Estrogen Matters</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2UXoEBT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Primal Jet Pack</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2VdWasG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashwagandha supplement</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2USPWt6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ginseng</a> -<a href="http://foursigmatic.com/bengreenfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Four Sigmatic</a> (Receive a 15% discount using code: BENGREENFIELD) -Article: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/sleep-articles/increase-deep-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deep Sleep Decoded: Everything You Need To Know To Increase Your Deep Sleep Percentages</a> -Books by <a href="https://amzn.to/2GTMLMY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Shawn Talbott</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2DMUviX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cod liver oil</a> -Podcast: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/how-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">32 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve, Fine-Tune Your Nervous System & Self-Hack Your Hormones</a> -<a href="https://amzn.to/2GZ6SJl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dexcom G6</a> glucose monitor Episode sponsors: -<a href="https://getkion.com/">Kion</a>: My personal playground for new supplement formulations. Attention 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 a while 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://harrys.com/greenfield">Harry's Razors</a>: Try the shaving company that’s fixing shaving. Get a $13 value trial set that comes with everything you need for a close, comfortable shave when you go to <a href="http://harrys.com/greenfield">harrys.com/greenfield</a> Got a question for me about the material covered on today's podcast? Just leave a comment below and I'll reply!

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