384: The Best Biohacks For Joint Health, Best Warm-Ups & Cool-Downs, How To Increase Your Body Symmetry, Healing Nerve Damage & More!

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April 12, 2018 podcast: 384 - The Best Biohacks For Joint Health, How To Increase Your Body Symmetry, The Best Way To Warm-Up & Cool-Down, and How To Heal Nerve Damage.

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News Flashes [00:04:10]

• Another reason I am NOT a fan of strict adherence to a standing desk.
• Way back in 2006, researchers were exploring the role a carnivorous diet could play in anti-aging.
• Gonna have meat? Have dairy too (shocker!) - calcium protects against colon cancer in a meat-rich diet.
• Older people with higher cholesterol live longer.
• Ben mentions http://cholesterolcode.com/

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-April 27-29, 2018: Paleof(x) in Austin, TX. Paleo f(x)™ is the world’s premier wellness event, covering health, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, & everything in between. Our tribe gathers to learn and grow together! Bringing the latest, most cutting-edge science and strategy together to help you create your very best life, Paleo f(x) is like the Woodstock of the ancestral movement, and I will be there. Sign up now to be the first to get tickets to this very exciting event! Sign up here and see you in Austin!

-May 5-6, 2018: Montana Beast and Sprint Weekend, Bigfork MT. Join Spartan Race and Discover Kalispell as we attempt to make history by breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most people performing burpees at one time.

-May 26, 2018: Train to Hunt / Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Whether you’re a flatlander, hunt out West, or past your prime, we want to make you a better hunter through fitness.

-May 31 to June 3, 2018:  A-Fest / Sardinia, Italy.  A-Fest is an invite-only transformational event that gathers a global tribe of change-makers and visionaries who are driven by epic ideas to impact the world. Apply now to get invited.

-June 28 to July 22, 2018: Mind Valley U / Tallinn, Estonia.

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Listener Q&A [00:26:39]

As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick.

The Best Biohacks For Joint Health [00:26:48]

Kelly says:  My question is, how do I take care of my joints moving forward (I am 52). What do you recommend for exercise, diet, and supplements? I am particularly interested in diet and whether food sensitivities and allergies play a role in osteoarthritis. And if they do, how do I test for that? I have had both hips replaced and I am a former competitive tennis player and a long time athlete. I also found out from DNAFit that I have the genetic marker for osteoarthritis.

In my response, I recommend: -This study on genetic traits associated with arthritis -Kion Flex -Superessentials fish oil -Anti-Inflammatory Diet plan book by Monica Reinagel -Super slow or isometric training -Body By Science book -PeakFitPro -Swimming -Topical capsaicin cream

How To Increase Your Body Symmetry [00:37:53]

Trent says: The muscles on my left side of my body are bigger and more defined than on my right side. This is true all over my body - my back, chest, arms, legs, shoulders and even my abs. Is this some sort of hormonal issue or maybe something else I am doing? I work out regularly (3 times per week) resistance training + HIIT twice a week, and yoga once per week.

In my response, I recommend: -Body dysmorphic disorder

The Best Way To Warm-Up & Cool-Down [00:47:28]

Conor says: What are the best warm-ups and cool-downs? Do they differ depending on what workout you are doing (cardio, muscular endurance or strength)? I would like to know how best to prime my body before a workout and how to cool down and recovery after.

In my response, I recommend: -My podcast with Brian Mackenzie -The TrainingMask - (use code GREEN1 for 20% discount) -Paul Chek's "Eat, Move & Be Healthy" book -Chris Holder's "Cal Poly Hip Flow" -Resistance Stretching by Bob Cooley -Brock's "Get-Fit Guy" episode about cool-downs

How To Heal Nerve Damage [00:58:57]

Brian says: In all your research have you found anything that can heal nerves? I have an acute spinal injury and severe nerve damage in my spine. I use CBD daily, I adhere to a raw and whole food diet, and workout every day.

In my response, I recommend: -My podcast with Dr. Fletcher on nerve damage -My podcast with Eric Cobb of z-health -An example of nerve flow and nerve glide -Nerve flossing guide -Jack Kruse Epi-Paleo book -Lugol's iodine -Superessentials fish oil -Thorne Carnityl -Thorne R-lipoic acid -Thorne Resveracel -Thorne Q-10 Plus -Thorne Vitamin B Complex