Tools and apps and programs and diets are all worthless unless you can stick to them. The human mind has a tendency to not get back up on the horse when it fails at a fitness or dietary program. Dr. Young recommends three basic principles which all deal with the food we put in our bodies. It’s all about moderation.
Key Takeaways:
[1:32] Background on Body Solutions and Dr. Young
[2:33] 3 Core value hacks for longevity
[5:12] 1.) Eating the rainbow, slowly
[7:34] Lab tests by ALCAT will perform a blood test
[9:30] It’s so appealing to make people think they only need to 1 thing
[11:03] What contributes to systemic inflammation and how to bio hack the process
[13:07] 2.) The 80/20 rule - No processing allowed
[15:30] Nutrition is much like fashion right now, what’s in vogue at the time
[17:58] 3.) Don’t judge food, no food is bad
[19:39] One single stretch to make you feel better after sitting for a long time
[21:21] 30-second hold stretches, start in the morning and then repeat over the course of the day
[26:10] Consistency is the key to any program
[27:44] It takes 3-6 weeks to make or break a habit
[28:23] How to find out more about sustainable information for better health
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Proper vitamin D levels can be obtained through a balance of sun exposure and supplements. If you live in the U.S. North of Virginia you may need more than others due to the strength of the sun, especially during the winter months. Investigative journalist, Ian Wishart joins us to dispel the industry claims of the necessity of sunscreen and what proper levels of vitamin D are if you wish to ward off cancer and other debilitating diseases.
Key Takeaways:
[1:52] What is going on with Vitamin D
[3:26] Vitamin D intake reduces the risk of cancer, Alzheimer's and dementia
[6:19] Campaigns have caused people to get less vitamin D in the last 30 years
[8:22] The purpose of Vitamin D in the body
[10:48] You are 3 times more likely to die from Melanoma by using sunscreen
[12:37] Random peer reviewed studies
[15:12] Most people in the Western World have insufficient vitamin D levels
[18:01] Harsh, infrequent doses of sun are worse than everyday exposure
[19:32] A balance of sun exposure and supplements
[22:22] Vitamin D has a major impact on preventative health
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Vitamin D: Is This the Miracle Vitamin?
A pH below 7.0 is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline. Good things to know, but what does it all mean for your health and longevity? This week we talk with Ralph McRae from Leading Brands, the company behind Happy Water. Happy water is an alkaline water which combines spring water with mineral water. The mineral water contains a naturally occurring amount of lithia, the main component of the pharmaceutical drug Lithium. Lithia doesn’t extend your life expectancy, but the company claims it adds quality to your life no matter how many years you are gifted.
Key Takeaways:
[1:12] Happy Water is a blend of mineral and spring water, including lithia
[2:47] Lithia improves well-being
[3:36] Neurogenesis - Creating brain cells
[4:54] Alkalinity
[7:25] Coffee is it good or bad for you
[9:03] What happens when you expose alkaline water to air
[10:32] Adding rolaids to water can make alkaline water
[10:50] It’s all about balance
[11:46] Distilled water is an absence of minerals
[12:50] Understanding Lithium and the 7 Up example
[14:38] Likening sugar to smoking
[16:23] Ralph learned how to eat
[18:42] Beverage industry trends
[20:40] Quality of life is as important as longevity
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Fatigue and pain are the two most common symptoms of aging and inflammation causes both. Dr. Buckingham describes how you can reverse inflammation at any age to lead a more meaningful and relevant life well into your nineties. It’s never too late to start making these simple lifestyle changes.
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] Inflammation, acute and chronic
[1:54] Free radicals are created when capillary cells run hot
[2:45] Reversing inflammation is the goal of hazing aging
[4:51] Understanding the function of capillary cells
[6:44] Increasing longevity
[7:24] 2 most common symptoms of aging
[9:03] Contents of the Hazing Aging book
[11:13] Protecting organs from decline
[12:56] Gauging your ability to decrease inflammation
[14:48] It’s never too late to make changes in life
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