How to survive in the new Coronavirus world, with Ben Greenfield.

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Paul Saladino1h 24m · 2020-03-24

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Well SupportedRotational bison grazing increased soil organic matter from 1% to 5% over 20 years at White Oak Pastures, improving water retention.Well SupportedFruit is generally less toxic than leaves, seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes.Well SupportedHunter-gatherers historically shunned lean animals, preferring to hunt fattier animals and consume bone marrow and brain.Partially SupportedEating organ meats may provide signaling molecules like peptides that survive digestion and offer benefits beyond basic micronutrients.Well Supported

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Stimulating the vagus nerve via cold water immersion or the dive reflex can quickly reverse negative moods.

Not SupportedEvolutionarily inconsistent consumption of vegetable oils and excess linoleic acid is not beneficial for humans and should be avoided.

Well SupportedRegenerative farming practices increase soil carbon and improve soil microbiome health, leading to denser grass growth.

Well SupportedConsuming desiccated organs can provide unique nutrients that are difficult for humans to obtain otherwise.

Well SupportedA moderate carbon dioxide tolerance, indicated by expelling all air between 25 and 45 seconds during a controlled exhale, suggests healthy breathing patterns.

Well SupportedThymus extract may improve immune function due to thymosin and other thymic factors.

Well SupportedConsuming desiccated organ meats like liver and bone marrow in capsule form can improve vitality, performance, and appearance.

Well SupportedAddressing inflammation and insulin resistance can often lead to the automatic correction of hormonal imbalances.

Well SupportedNasal breathing and an exhale duration twice the length of the inhale are recommended for calming breathing exercises.

Not SupportedCookware and food storage materials that can leach harmful substances include Teflon/non-stick coatings, aluminum cookware, copper cookware, scratched or damaged cookware, plastic cutting boards, plastic storage containers, plastic wrap, and BPA in can linings.

Well SupportedNon-exercise activity thermogenesis accounts for the majority of daily calorie expenditure.

Well SupportedThymosin alpha-1 increases white blood cell function and number, improving immune resilience, especially as the thymus gland involutes with age.

Partially SupportedEpitalon has human research supporting its use for decreasing all-cause mortality risk, administered as a 10-day injectable protocol a couple times a year.

Partially SupportedCO2 and O2 training tables can improve apnea performance.

Partially SupportedDesiccated lung and thymus supplements may offer benefits for immune support and lung tissue protection.

Partially SupportedHoney, berries, and squash are ancestrally and evolutionarily consistent plant foods that can supplement a diet of meat and organs.

Not SupportedMany individuals diagnosed with adrenal fatigue or hypercortisolism may have been misdiagnosed due to the limitations of testing methods like blood-based cortisol evaluations compared to dried urine tests.

Partially SupportedThe fatality rate for coronavirus is less than 1.5%, and likely less than 1%.

Well SupportedBPC 157 can be used systemically via injection to control the inflammatory response during an infection.

Partially SupportedHumans are physiologically limited to approximately 35% of calories from protein long-term.

Partially SupportedVitamin A, C, D, E, selenium, zinc, and copper, often sourced from animals, are essential for a healthy immune system.

Partially SupportedLL 37 is a peptide used to prevent virus binding to receptors and for acute GI issues or bacterial/viral infections.

Partially SupportedOral thymus and alpha-1 peptides may be beneficial for the immune system.

Partially SupportedFree diving techniques can lead to amplified erythropoietin release and increased vagal nerve tone.

Not SupportedProfessional organizations classify "adrenal fatigue" as a medical myth.

Well SupportedBPC 157 is a growth hormone analog and is naturally produced in the gastrointestinal tract.

Partially SupportedWim Hof-style breathing can induce meditative states and parasympathetic release but carries a risk of passing out.

Partially SupportedAn optimal diet should primarily consist of saturated fats, some monounsaturated fats, and a very small amount (around 1.6%) of polyunsaturated oils.

Not SupportedSuppressing the carbon dioxide reflex by holding one's breath can lead to blackout and death underwater.

Partially SupportedEating animal foods is a primary strategy for improving health and resilience against coronavirus.

Partially SupportedEating thymus, either grilled or raw, may potentially improve immune health in humans, and desiccated thymus is available as an immune supplement.

Partially SupportedSprouting avocado seeds for about three weeks may unlock nutrients.

Partially SupportedMaintaining consistency with body fat percentage levels is important.

Partially SupportedRestoring leptin sensitivity may be achieved through regularly timed circadian rhythm activities.

Partially SupportedBreathwork, heat, cold exposure, and sunshine are foundational for general health and particularly important during times of stress or potential immune challenges.

Partially SupportedImpairment of nitric oxide formation in the endothelium is linked to atherosclerosis, and drugs that improve nitric oxide formation may improve cardiovascular outcomes.

Partially SupportedOrgan meats are highly nutritious foods.

Partially SupportedStem cell therapy was used effectively to treat a runner's knee injury that prevented walking, resulting in no knee problems approximately two years later.

Well SupportedNasal breathing warms and humidifies air, which may reduce viral susceptibility by maintaining heat in the respiratory tract.

Partially SupportedHigh cortisol metabolite levels in a dried urine test, despite low blood cortisol, may indicate high cortisol turnover rather than exhausted adrenal glands.

Well SupportedNasal breathing can lead to vasodilation, increased blood flow, and improved nutrient delivery and waste removal through nitric oxide production.

Not SupportedPracticing breathwork should always be done under supervision and never alone in water or while driving due to the risk of passing out.

Partially SupportedReducing intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fats and increasing intake of mono- and saturated fats can shift the body's fat composition towards a healthier state.

Partially SupportedBlood-based cortisol tests may not accurately reflect adrenal function, whereas dried urine tests offer a more comprehensive view by measuring cortisol at multiple intervals and assessing metabolites.

Partially SupportedA minimum daily step count of 15,000 steps is recommended for clients.

Partially SupportedHigh natural CO2 tolerance in long-lived mammals like bowhead whales suggests CO2 tolerance may be a factor in longevity.

Partially SupportedMegadosing Vitamin A and Vitamin D may pose risks, distinct from physiological dosing.

Partially SupportedSymptoms attributed to adrenal fatigue can stem from mineral and vitamin C depletion, overtraining, improper fat intake, low cholesterol, or insufficient building blocks for the endocrine system.

Partially SupportedOral Thymosin Alpha 1 may be beneficial for the immune system.

Partially SupportedButeyko breathing, box breathing, and other breathing techniques can be learned from resources like Ben Greenfield's book.

Partially SupportedHigh-quality peptides purchased for injection are typically made using amino acid sequences.

Partially SupportedCircadian rhythmicity could be a key driver of leptin insensitivity, potentially impairing weight loss.

Partially SupportedIndividuals struggling with weight loss should examine their protein intake at breakfast and the strictness of their circadian rhythms.

Partially SupportedUnderlying inflammation, particularly GI dysbiosis, can significantly impair weight loss.

Partially SupportedBreathwork can assist blood-brain barrier integrity due to its nitric oxide component.

Partially SupportedConsuming vegetable oils, especially rancid, oxidized, or pressurized seed oils, is considered worse than consuming a meal high in glucose, carbohydrates, sugar, or fructose.

Partially SupportedCamas root, berries, carrots, and parsnips provided significant caloric intake for indigenous tribes.

Partially SupportedHigh doses of Vitamin A and Vitamin D may potentially increase susceptibility to coronavirus infection by interacting with ACE receptors.

Partially SupportedNeurotransmitter balance, achieved through adequate amino acid and vitamin B12 intake and mitigation of stimulant overuse, is important for brain health.

Partially SupportedAdvanced breathwork techniques can involve intermittent hypoxia, long exhales with holds, and power draws to retain CO2.

Partially SupportedFree diving training, such as the Immersion course with Ted Hardy, can significantly improve static breath-hold time and depth tolerance.

Partially SupportedMindful breathwork can downregulate anxiety, fear, and the sympathetic response.

Partially SupportedCultures forced to hunt smaller animals with less than 15% body fat would have obtained carbohydrates by default.

Partially SupportedIn individuals with a higher omega-6 fatty acid composition, alcohol causes more oxidative damage in the liver and other parts of the body.

Partially SupportedSpearfishing combines exercise, cold thermogenesis, and breath-holding.

Partially SupportedThe modern world has omitted many essential nutrients and components that were once present in the diet.

Partially SupportedA diet consisting exclusively of nose-to-tail eating requires an animal to have at least 15% body fat to be sustainable.

Partially SupportedIf the required amount of dietary fat cannot be obtained, carbohydrates must be consumed instead.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet cookbook will include less toxic plant foods from an ancestral perspective.

Partially SupportedEating spleen daily may be beneficial.

Partially SupportedNon-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and low-level physical activity throughout the day are important, regardless of formal exercise.

Partially SupportedLeptin insensitivity, often caused by body fat cycling, can negatively affect appetite and hinder stable body fat percentage.

Partially SupportedMaintaining a stable body fat percentage throughout the year is a key strategy for weight management.

Partially SupportedIncreased blood-brain barrier permeability allows particles or toxins to enter neural tissue.

Partially SupportedSleep is a major factor affecting blood-brain barrier integrity.

Not SupportedAdrenal fatigue is often caused by mineral deficiencies, sleep issues, or inflammation, rather than being a primary condition.

Partially SupportedFree divers can perform apnea tables multiple times, but this requires careful practice and supervision due to the risk of passing out.

Partially SupportedCotton candy may be preferable to french fries or grain-fed meat cooked in canola oil due to transient blood glucose spikes versus prolonged cell membrane compromise.

Partially SupportedAvocado oil and olive oil are considered better than polyunsaturated fats for most dietary needs.

Partially SupportedChronic stress, insufficient sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, magnesium deficiencies, and poor vagal nerve tone can all increase blood-brain barrier permeability.

Partially SupportedBlood-brain barrier permeability can be indicated by fringe tests like an MMT evaluation.

Partially SupportedDeep, relaxed nasal breathing is important for releasing nitric oxide, which has antiviral activity.

Not SupportedChris Masterjohn's recommendations against Vitamin A and Vitamin D supplementation appear to be conjecture.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield and his wife use quarterly psilocybin ceremonies as couples therapy, finding them transformative for their relationship.

Partially SupportedAbnormal cortisol levels often indicate deeper underlying issues that require investigation beyond a simple diagnosis of adrenal fatigue.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield and his family are engaging in intermittent hypoxia and breathwork sessions, particularly in the sauna, followed by cold water soaks, twice daily.

Partially SupportedNasal breathing is important for nitric oxide and CO2 levels, similar to sunshine, sauna, or cold exposure.

Partially SupportedCombining breathing exercises with sauna use and a short cold exposure (2-10 minutes) is an effective daily practice.

Partially SupportedSprouting seeds unlocks nutrients and deactivates plant defense mechanisms.

Partially SupportedIntermittent fasting (12-16 hours daily) and eating a protein-rich breakfast, especially when traveling or jet-lagged, helps maintain circadian rhythm and impacts leptin sensitivity.

Partially SupportedChronic stress, low sleep, excessive alcohol, magnesium deficits, and poor vagal nerve tone can increase blood-brain barrier permeability.

Partially SupportedBreathing exercises involving deep belly inhales with pelvic floor contraction, followed by longer exhales with full body relaxation, can be beneficial.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield has replaced hard training with long walks in the sunshine, breathwork sessions (20-40 minutes), and cold exposure.

Partially SupportedSunlight, stress relief, and nutrition are underemphasized aspects of health.

Not SupportedPeptides purchased online may be inconsistent in quality and have inaccurate sequences.

Partially SupportedPlant medicine ceremonies can be useful with proper oversight, integration, and dosage, but cons often outweigh pros.

Partially SupportedDown-regulating inflammation through the elimination of vegetable oils can significantly aid fat loss.

Partially SupportedMost young people affected by coronavirus are immunocompromised, and individuals under 50 who were profoundly affected had comorbidities.

Partially SupportedExtended hypoxic sessions can be practiced by lying flat on one's back.

Partially SupportedAnimals like deer (approx. 5% body fat) and squirrels (approx. 3-5% body fat) do not have enough fat to sustain a human diet without carbohydrates, leading to 'rabbit starvation' if consumed exclusively.

Not SupportedVitamin A and Vitamin D should be obtained from sun exposure and whole foods rather than supplementation.

Partially SupportedChecking fasting leptin levels can provide a baseline assessment of leptin sensitivity.

Partially SupportedAbnormal cortisol levels can indicate underlying issues such as mineral deficiencies, poor sleep, or inflammation.

Partially SupportedAttention to non-native EMF exposure may impact blood-brain barrier permeability.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield's book includes instructions on how to use nootropics, smart drugs, and psychedelics.

Partially SupportedDaily rectal ozone insufflation, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, and colloidal silver are part of Ben Greenfield's current radical health practices.

Not SupportedTraining for a marathon is likely not the best idea during a time when the immune system may be taxed.

Partially SupportedAnalyzing metabolites from tests like the Dutch panel can help understand hormonal imbalances.

Not SupportedThe concept of 'adrenal fatigue' is often inaccurately used as a catch-all diagnosis.

Partially SupportedNutrient utilization by the body may differ between supplements and whole foods or sun exposure.

Not SupportedExcessive intermittent fasting or protein-deficient breakfasts may maintain a state of leptin insensitivity.

Partially SupportedFatty fish like salmon are sources of dietary fat.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield provides breathing exercises to manage excessive sympathetic nervous system activation.

Partially SupportedTemperature fluctuations, including cold exposure and shivering or sweating, can influence weight loss.

Partially SupportedPracticing breathwork with a 10-count inhale and 20-count exhale followed by a cold soak can be beneficial for self-care.

Partially SupportedHeat and cold fluctuations and being comfortable with temperature discomfort are beneficial.

Partially SupportedMagnesium and vagal nerve tone, improved by cold exposure, can help improve blood-brain barrier integrity.

Partially SupportedA UV and ozone-treated ice bath that maintains a temperature around 32°F can be used for cold plunges.

Partially SupportedA more meditative, parasympathetic approach to self-care is more prudent than intense workouts during periods of cabin fever or quarantine.

Partially SupportedPerforming breathing exercises for 10-20 minutes can lead to significant mental benefits, including prolonged breath retention.

Not SupportedBen Greenfield reduced hard training and high-intensity kettlebell work due to inflammatory response and immune system susceptibility.