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| Keto for Autoimmune, Cholesterol, Crohn's | THRR194 | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:52:39 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic:Three Article V Convention Efforts Show Notes:Carbohydrate Restriction-Induced Elevations in LDL-Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis: The KETO Trial Heart of the Matter: Higher LDL on Keto Does NOT Mean More Plaque. https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(24)00129-5/fulltext Questions:
Keto/Carnivore for Autoimmune Jacob writes: Hi Robb, I have been following you since 2009 in the CrossFit days and my entire diet has been based around Paleo since then. In 2020 I got very sick and couldn't recover fully, ending up finding out that I have post viral dysautonomia. Recently I heard you talk about how the low carb version of the Paleo autoimmune protocol is really an upgrade. In the time since getting sick my baseline became low carb Paleo, and that kept me doing pretty well. Now that I have been heavily supplementing with LMNT it's been even better! Can you try and get into the mechanics of why/how a keto-paleo diet makes such of a difference for these kinds of issues? Does it come down simply to inflammation? Really appreciate the podcast. Keep up the good work! Thank you Jacob
Cholesterol…again Shane writes: Hey Robb and Nicki, I know you get asked this all the time and I've gone down the rabbit hole on every related podcast I could find of yours regarding this topic, but there is just so much information out there on this topic I don't know what to think, and I'm hoping you can help. I'm 41, fit and healthy at least by any American standard. I've been involved with CrossFit (was even at one of Robb's Nutrition Seminars back in the day where I got to meet you both), coached for a decade, life happened and now I'm a Software Engineer. While my job is nowhere near as active, I still train 5-6 days a week but more of a mix of strength training, with some metcons, and regular doses of zone2. I still prescribe to CrossFit's nutrition in 100 words and so eat meat, vegetables, some fruit little starch and no sugar about 90% of the time. We're not financially set enough to be able to buy as much from the farm directly as we'd like, so meat is still typical feedlot stuff you can get at City Market etc. but I do try to hit 1.7g/lb of protein per day and fill in with the fruits and veggies. I haven't had a PCP in forever and so decided to get one so maybe it wouldn't take 3 months to get any kind of appointment when/if I did need one and of course they wanted to do a blood panel, and I was curious too so I did. My panel came back and it wasn't great. My total cholesterol is 298, HDL is 55, triglycerides are 76, LDL is 225, LDL particle number is 2022 nmol/L, LDL pattern is A, ApoB is 162 mg/dL, LipoProteinA is 101. My doctor immediately started talking about statins so I asked about a CAC and did that and got back a score of 0. With all of that data I'm just not sure how to proceed. I hear Dr. Attia talking about prioritizing apoB reduction, Layne Norton talking about the mendelian randomization studies showing the linear relationship between LDL and cardiac risk. But then I also hear Dr. Malhotra talking about statins and their misrepresented effect on cardiac disease along with Chris Kresser and obviously I want to believe what they say but I also want to make sure I'm not cutting the time my kids get with their father shorter than it had to be. I quit drinking 2+ years ago, I don't smoke, and I feel like I eat cleaner now that I ever have, so I'm thinking I'll just keep on keeping on, continue getting yearly bloodwork, and go back for another CAC in 3-5 years to make sure things aren't progressing, but I'd love to hear any thoughts you have on the matter. Thank you both so much for all the great info you put out there and please keep it salty. Shane
Crohn's Part II Fred writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, You responded to my question re: Crohn's on Podcast #156 dated June 15, 2023. Thanks again for the information. I followed up on the resources you gave me and implemented a bunch of the recommendations. My stomach has been great but now dealing with sore tendons and joints which is a side effect of the biologic meds. Anyway, I wanted to provide you some additional information because you had wondered what the "precipitating event" could have been to get Crohn's at the age of 54. Again, until this point I was incredibly healthy with no issues at all. Back to the "potential" precipitating events. March 30, 2021 I got Covid (Delta) just before the vaccines came out in Canada. I was sick but nothing too serious and then because of the vaccine mandates I had to get my first vaccine on May 12, 2021, then second shot July 6, 2021, third vaccine January 8, 2022. In August 2022 my blood pressure went through the roof. I have never had high blood pressure then in January 2022 I had major stomach issues and was diagnosed with Crohn's in March 2022. Who knows if there is any connection but its interesting that this illness came about after getting Covid and then hitting my system with 3 vaccinations in less than a year. Anyway, thought you might find this interesting. Thanks again! Fred Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Transcript: Coming soon! | |||
| Sick and Tired, Optimize Fertility | THRR193 | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:36:57 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic:Milton Friedman - The Folly of Price Controls price gouging is a nonsense narrative Show Notes:Weston A Price: In Pursuit of Healthy Fertility Questions:
Fertility Supplements Tyler writes: Hey Rob & Nikki, thanks for podcast I’ve been listening since the start and appreciate your takes on all topics in health and beyond! I’m 34 years old and my wife is 31. We are going to start to try to get pregnant in a few months and want to get your advice on supplementation. My wife has been taking hart and soils “her package” supplement. Is there validity in taking reproductive organs to help with fertility ? We love their beef organ supplements but I want to know if there’s actual science to back the claim with the reproductive organs help. We are very health conscious and take supplements according to our bi-annual bloodwork done by our naturopath. But would like to know if you have any general advice to help us be as fertile as possible going onto the process. Thanks for everything Tyler London Ontario Canada
Trying to Start a New Life Matt writes: In a nut shell, I haven't exercised consistently in 13 years, my liver enzymes suggested fatty liver about 10 years ago, I've been a 10+ drink a night alcoholic for nearly 3 years. I'm 6ft and 325lbs. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm three days sober, and trying to work out and diet to save my life. The amount of information on the web on what diet to go on and how to exercise is like drinking from the fire hose. Hoping you could point me in a generalized or even a very specific direction. Thank you! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Transcript: Coming soon! | |||
| Seed Oils in Kid Foods, HMB Supplementation, Endurance | THRR184 | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:39:19 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic:the road to serfdom is paved with lost perspective Show Notes: Questions:
HMB supplementation Sharon writes: Hi Robb, Love your podcast and your relentless skepticism for research and reviewing data. What are your thoughts on HMB supplementation (Beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate) for 55-65 year olds who are casual athletes and work full time? Trying to keep up the muscle tone as it is rapidly decreasing is a serious concern. Thank you, Sharon Seed Oils in Kids Foods Allison writes: Hey guys, long time follower (my husband and I) , and I’ve even purchased one of your courses and have been respecting your knowledge since 2009. I’m 41 and have three girls 5, 3, and 8mo. I’ve been carnivore for 7 weeks now, but for my family we are pretty meat-based and I post a lot on IG and in my stories about good products I find for my kids that are clean and low sugar, good oils, etc… I post because I’m in a mom group of about 150 women of kids ages 7 and under and am on the board and so many of them follow me on IG. I’m trying to educate and help in a positive way. So I was at the playground with some friends of mine today and all our munchkins. I brought cheese and organic crackers and the topic of seed oils came up. A friend asked about what my thoughts were on High Oliec Safflower oil. I am not well informed on this oil but I said well it sounds like a seed oil and it’s probably like all other seed oils so we would probably avoid it. But with kids foods it’s almost impossible to find any that are super clean. We discussed how we all try our best to make things homemade that are nutrient dense and free of the crap, but often we need good choices to provide a decent snack at let’s say a park or play date. I listened to your podcast about seed oils when eating out once in a while, but I just don’t know what you all feel about them in your foods, specifically kids foods. For instance my organic crackers have organic palm oil. My friends crackers were just whole wheat, high Oliec safflower oil and salt. How as moms do we navigate these ingredients when we just don’t know what oils are worse? Is there a hierarchy of bad to worse seed/plant oils? I make sourdough for my kids and will probably just make them crackers soon here. But it’s real life, we can’t do this all the time. Is this like make or break it for you when you shop for products (theoretically)? Any suggestions? Any opinions? Thanks!
Cardio/Endurance Doug writes: Hey Robb and Nikki obligatory love and follow you guys since you had 6 listeners gesture lol former rebel had to cut costs hopefully be back again soon now to the question I've started playing hockey again at 38 years of age after taking 20+ years off everything seems to be going ok the skills are most rust but coming back recovery from games isn't as bad as I thought it would be I can usually walk the next day lol but the thing I'm struggling with is endurance hockey is basically 60 min HIT training session where you skate as hard as possible for 2 minutes and rest for 2 minutes unfortunately I only last 30 seconds no jokes needed here and by the 3rd period I'm shot lucky to have enough in the tank for one rush up the ice. So the question how do I increase endurance for such a game not sure running 5 miles a day will help and frankly I hate running. Any help would be much appreciated! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming soon...
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| Friday Grab Bag | Salty Talk 041 | THRR | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:45:42 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: Obesity can lower testosterone in teen boys, but weight-loss surgery may help Twitter thread on freedom to transact: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming very soon at: https://robbwolf.com/2022/02/18/friday-grab-bag-salty-talk-041-thrr/ | |||
| Canadian Trucker Convoy, Vitamin D3, and Terrorism Advisory OH MY! | Salty Talk 040 | THRR | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:56:57 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/what-the-truckers-want https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/milas-story Vitamin D study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0263069 National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin: https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/national-terrorism-advisory-system-bulletin-february-07-2022 Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Check out this episode's blog page for the transcript | |||
| Still no mention of HEALTH? | Salty Talk 039 | THRR | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:55:26 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: James Lindsay screenshot Nicki mentioned: https://twitter.com/conceptualjames/status/1488694489686368263 Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| DNA Based Diets, Long-Term Keto, Essential Tremor | THRR100 | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:46:00 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS https://www.gbnews.uk/news/face-masks-make-people-look-more-attractive-study-says/209631 Excellent twitter thread by Vinay Prasad: 1. DNA based diets....good science or rip-off? [27:30] 2. Long term keto [33:47] 3. Essential Tremor [38:21] The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. For the transcript, go to this episode's blog page: https://robbwolf.com/2022/01/28/dna-based-diets-long-term-keto-essential-tremor-thrr100/ | |||
| Training While Calorie Restricted, Getting Enough Protein, Kids and Lockdown | THRR099 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:32:11 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS "Not only do soils provide 98.7% of the calories consumed by humans, they also provide numerous other functions upon which planetary survivability closely depends. However, our continuously increasing focus on soils for biomass provision (food, fiber, and energy) through intensive agriculture is rapidly degrading soils and diminishing their capacity to deliver other vital functions. These tradeoffs in soil functionality – the increased provision of one function at the expense of other critical planetary functions – are the focus of this review." Podcast Questions:1. Calorie Restriction While Training Hard [6:58] I just got in from my best long run. Ever. It was a 12 mile run: 2 Repeats of 2 miles easy / 4 miles at half marathon pace. I want to thank Ryan Baxter for introducing me to Steph Gaudreau and the concept that too much calorie restriction while training hard is a mistake. My daily calorie intake gradually increased from 1,200 to between 1,400 and 1,800. My performance has improved and my weight / size has stayed the same. It's easy to see how so many female athletes get their heads so screwed up. 2. How To Get Volume of Protein, and The Magic of LMNT [10:01] I'm trying to figure out how to get enough grams of protein in my diet, and it seems almost impossible without massively overeating. I'm about 210 pounds, and my ideal weight with healthy composition is probably in the 190-200 range. Depending on who's advice you follow in the paleo/keto/IF/carnivore community I should be getting at least 100g of protein, and possibly as much as 200g by some accounts. Over the last month I've been tracking macros carefully and eating basically nothing but meat, eggs, cheese, above-ground veggies, and some (good) fat. But it's rare that I get more than about 80g of protein even when I try, and if I do get much more than that I feel over-full the entire day. I've made a point of trying to see if I could get 150g of protein, and eating almost nothing but meat, still couldn't do it. Is it actually feasible to meet the recommendations? The only ways I see to do it are to either drink gobs of whey powder (which would be rather unenjoyable) or workout so much and so intensely that my body would happily double up on calorie intake, which seems rather impractical as a fully-employed 53 year old . Am I missing something? I'd love to get your perspective on this, and please accept my apologies if you've talked about this on your podcast or other forums-- I'm still catching up on several of them. Also, LMNT is amazing and has changed my life (I truly mean that). I'm an avid mountain biker, and I use to routinely get cramps, sometimes quite horribly. I tried everything. The only thing that helped, but only to a degree was using some salt tablets. But after starting using LMNT this summer, they're completely gone. It's amazing. But even more: I used to also routinely have heart palpitations (not the dangerous kind, but still unnerving), as well as restless leg syndrome. Both are gone now. And after I made the connection, I've noticed that if I feel the palpitations or the beginning of restless leg, within 30 minutes of taking LMNT they're gone. That's happened frequently enough that I'm now sure it's causal. I've literally never seen or heard anyone make the connection between RLS and salts/electrolytes, but it clearly mattered for me and seems plausible in retrospect given the role of electrolyte deficiency in nervous system and muscular dysfunction. In any case, THANK YOU!!! Dave (By the way, since writing this a few days ago, the insight I had was that I was adding a fair amount of fat as well, which makes me full, so this week I’m reducing the amount of added fats (e.g., butter, clean Mayo, etc) to see if that makes room for more meat.) 3. Kids and Lockdown [16:56] Thanks, The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. For a transcript of this episode, visit the blog page for it here: https://robbwolf.com/2022/01/21/calorie-restriction-while-training-hard-how-to-eat-enough-protein-kids-and-lockdown-thrr099/ | |||
| Bastardization of the Scientific Method, Brain Fog, Baby Veganism Danger | THRR098 | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:50:22 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.” ― Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark Podcast Questions:
1. Brain Fog [30:01] Ryan says: Hi Rob, I’ve been noticing more over the past few years the phenomenon of brain fog. It seems to most often set in after eating breakfast which is a rotation of Eggs, Sausage, and Cheese with the occasional bread and Oatmeal. Plain eggs is the most frequent breakfast. My question is: Are there other foods besides gluten known to cause this fatigue/fogginess (like eggs and dairy) and how long does it typically take to set in? Most mornings when I experience the fogginess it is accompanied by an irritable mood. Important to note that this was never an issue until after high school when my diet changed to include significantly less breads, often going a week or more between consuming glutens and obviously getting older too. Thanks P.S Maybe I see you at Costco sometime.
2. The Next Generation - Veganism [35:32] Janeen says: A topic I do not hear addressed much is that with veganism on the rise, what is going to happen to the children born to vegans? I have a friend who is an RN and is an internationally certified lactation consultant (or some such title) and she says the babies of vegans are smaller, have lower APGAR scores, do not seem to thrive as well as non-vagan babies. But this type of information never makes it to the news. Those babies were denied so much nutrition while developing, and once born, the mother's breast milk is less than ideal. Will these kids not be able to reach their full potential despite the lack of nutrients that was in their diets? Our 32 year old daughter has been a vegan for 4 years or so and is about to get married. She believes the vegan line that it is a perfectly fine diet. I have a degree in anthropology and there has never been a healthy vegan society since we came down from the trees. My daughter does not believe me. I am and NTP, all I know about nutrition is wrong, according to her. She feels my course was taught by pro-meat eaters and therefore they had an agenda. What will happen to our society if there are not enough intelligent people left to do be able to make the hard, philosophical decisions that need to made to keep this ship floating? Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. For the transcript for this episode, go to it's blog page here: https://robbwolf.com/2022/01/14/bastardization-of-the-scientific-method-brain-fog-baby-veganism-danger-thrr098/ | |||
| Covid Policies, Creatine and Kidney Function, Immunity and Caloric Intake | THRR097 | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:30:21 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Dishonesty about masking kids results in insanity To justify masking kids, proponents relied on bio-plausibility, and cited filtration studies, often performed on mannequins. Of course, the physical properties of a mask on a dummy are not the same as asking a child to wear it for prolonged periods of time. If a cloth mask captures 70% of particles or 80%; you still have no idea whether asking a child to wear that fabric mask (and accepting that use will be imperfect) has a net health benefit to that child or others around them. Universities' Covid Policies Defy Science and Reason Parents and students should challenge dogma with data.https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/universities-covid-policies-defy Dr. Marty Makary is a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. At these institutions of higher learning and thousands more, science is supposedly held in the highest esteem. So where is the scientific support for masking outdoors? Where is the scientific support for constantly testing fully vaccinated young people? Where is the support for the confinement of asymptomatic, young people who test positive for a virus to which they are already immune on a campus of other immune people? The data simply do not justify any of it. For the past two years, this country has imposed extensive, and often unnecessary, restrictions on over 54 million school-age children, even though they are the least likely group to suffer serious consequences of a Covid infection. Instead, we have damaged their education, kept them from seeing human faces, and treated them as vectors without a right to a normal childhood. College students are not the only young people we have harmed. A recent Brown University study found that “children born during the pandemic have significantly reduced verbal, motor, and overall cognitive performance compared to children born pre-pandemic.” The researchers pointed out that families of lower socioeconomic status were most affected. At the same time, adults have been allowed to socialize barefaced at bars, while children outdoors on playgrounds are still masked. This is nothing short of an abuse of power by adults over a defenseless group. Podcast Questions:
1. Creatine and Kidney Function [23:04] Josh says: Hi Robb and Nikki! Thanks for all you do. The information is so helpful and you are both entertaining to listen to. What is your take on crearine supplements and kidney function? Can creatine supplementation decrease kidney function by increasing creatinine levels or is this just a false indicator as some studies have suggested? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15273072/ https://pediaa.com/difference-between-creatine-and-creatinine/ 2. Immunity and caloric intake [24:52] Daniel says: Hi team! I have been following your work for years and have been a member of the Healthy Rebellion on and off. Recently I have been eating more calories purposely to put on more weight during a strength phase. However, I have noticed that when I am eating more I am feeling more rundown/get sick more often ie sore throat, etc. When I am not eating as much I typically eat in a smaller feeding window and adhere more towards a higher fat/lower carb lifestyle. When you Google ‘immunity and caloric intake’ it literally seems like each clickbait link opposes the other - one says eating less weakens the immune system, the next says the opposite. Do you have any opinion or thoughts on this topic? Are the increased calories causing the body to ‘process more’ and therefore create extra work? Or is there no correlation at all and this is just in my head? For context I am 5’10 74 kg eating ~2800 cals/day to add weight with ~160g protein/day. 38 years old. Thanks ! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript on the blog page at https://robbwolf.com/2022/01/07/covid-policies-creatine-and-kidney-function-immunity-and-caloric-intake-thrr097/ | |||
| Vaccine Hesitancy, CBD and Testosterone, Omega 3:6 While Reducing Sat. Fat | THRR096 | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:49:44 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: "Vaccination is central to controlling the present pandemic, with success reliant on a sufficiently high uptake to achieve herd immunity (Omer et al., 2020). 1. CBD and testosterone [35:01] Hello I am a 42 year old male, to the best of my knowledge, in good health. I strength train 4 times a week and am looking to keep my testosterone levels optimal. I have no reason to believe my testosterone levels are not good, but am cautious about taking supplements that have a known negative impacts on testosterone. Jonathan "CBD has been suggested to reduce testosterone production by inhibiting the enzyme 17α‐hydroxylase, which makes Testosterone in leydig cells of the testes (4). However, CBD also inhibits specific cytochrome p450 enzymes in the liver which break testosterone down (4)." 2. Omega 6:3 Ratio When Lowering Saturated Fat [38:19] First discovered your work in 2009 when podcast episodes were still single digits. My lungs had collapsed 14+ times, I had 3 lung surgeries, and long story short: I put a super rare autoimmune disease into remission thanks to you! QUESTION: ### CONTEXT: p.s., my sister is a fishing boat captain and runs the only all-female crew (badasses) up there. If you and the family ever make it up there, we could get you the family discount (free) to go out on the boat and catch hundreds of pounds of incredible fish to bring back! Great for little girls to see women doing such badass work as well! You've made a pretty indescribable impact on my and my family's health over the years, and it's hard to thank you enough! 3. CGM sensor and BJJ [45:40] I'm making 2022 the "year of the data" and plan on spending time monitoring sleep, stress levels, etc with a wearable, testing ketones with finger pricks and tracking my blood glucose with a CGM (for at least a month). Any advice on where to place the sensor and how to secure it while rolling? I'm on the mats 4-6 times per week and I plan on using the Freestyle Libre 2 unless you have a better suggestion so ideally the sensor would stay stuck to me for 14 days. Thanks in advance for the insight and also for being a strong voice of nuanced reason during this covid shitshow. Jared Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Can be found at: | |||
| Starbucks, Soy Milk, and Sustainability with Diana Rodgers (Chat 2) | Salty Talk 038 | THRR | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:46:25 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: This is the second installment of our "fireside chat" with Diana Rodgers. Diana and I talk frequently, usually comparing notes on some of the insanity (and bright spots) we see we see in the food and regenerative ag space. Each time we talk we usually say "we should have recorded that!" So now we are. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT.
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| Infant Leaky Gut, Firefighter Fueling, Excessive Nicotine | THRR095 | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:40:43 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour:
1. Young Rebel Eating [11:09] Kevin says: Hi Nicki and Robb, A few podcast ago, Robb mentioned off hand answering a totally different question that leaky gut is actually a good thing in infants and that is why introducing allergens early was a bad idea. Either that or I totally misunderstood what he said. Either way, I am curious around your thoughts on Baby led weaning, exposing new eaters to allergens, and other food considerations when starting your little human out on food. Thanks for all you do to educate 6 people, Kevin 2. Dry Lips [15:22] Jen says: Hi Robb and Nicky! Thank you so much for all you do! I've been listening to The Healthy Rebellion Podcast and love learning from you. I follow a paleoish diet, female of 45 yrs old, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, and in pretty good health. However since the beginning of 2021 I've been struggling with extremely dry lips. I have tried half a dozen products, all help but only a little. I have to use them upwards of 6 times a day to get close to normal. I drink around 40 oz of water with some LMNT daily and some decaffeinated (mostly herbal) tea once or twice a day. I am totally addicted to LMNT! With the colder weather approaching, it seems to be getting worse. Really unsure on how to move forward with this pesky annoyance. Would really appreciate your input. Thanks so much!! 3. Fueling for Wildland Firefighters [18:45] James: Hi Robb and Nicki! I am a wildland fire crew leader based in Ontario Canada. I am looking for information on how to best fuel myself and my crew for the sometimes gruelling efforts the job demands. I have listened to some of the other episodes regarding to fuelling for hiking and hunting etc., and while I've gleaned some valuable insight, I am aware that the intensity of the job might require a modified approach. Namely more carbs. We are deployable up to 19 days and usually have relative autonomy in fresh food choices, outside of the first 72 hours in which we have preselected, non parishable options. I personally choose the first 24 hours worth of food. While I do my best to fill our bag with canned fish, nuts, jerky and other sources of protein and fat, a sizeable portion contains candy, chocolate and other sources of quick sugar. In other words junk. For the sake of brevity, here is my question: What do you reccommend for innocuous sources of non-perishable carbs that can be consumed on the go? Thank you guys for all that you do, Wishing you the best, James
4. Offering a cautionary tale for excessive nicotine lozenge/gum consumption [25:46] Jack says: I recently quit using lozenges/gum. I began using it in college about 6 years ago for the stimulant/nootropic effect, not as NRT, as I've never smoked or vaped. I was bought into the idea that sure, it was addictive, but other than that it was basically harmless. So I didn't worry that much as my use became more and more excessive, especially since I wasn't using tobacco or inhaling questionable chemicals from vape liquid. I was consuming probably 30-40mg a day. As far as I can tell that isn't that far off from the initial starting dose for NRT. A day or two after quitting I began to notice drastic improvements in my circulation. My hands and feet were alternately tingly and itchy for a few days. My color vision improved, I suddenly noticed shades of blue/green had much more differentiation. Even just taking a hot shower felt incredible because my skin sensation was so improved. After a few days the dead skin on my feet started to peel, as if I was molting like a snake. And I hope my hair will grow in thicker as well, that is one of the main reasons I'm quitting (besides excessive spending on lozenges). And related to my hair, I do weekly microneedling of my hairline along with a daily compounded topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin formulation (microneedling and tretinoin both enhance the effect minoxidil). My skin heals a lot easier from the microneedling, and I have much less irritation from the tretinoin. I'm currently not the healthiest otherwise which didn't help matters, since I've gained quite a bit during the pandemic. I'm 27, and my fasting glucose a few months ago was 99, so not "clinically pre-diabetic", however in my opinion is definitely worrying for my age. But I never noticed the ill effects it was causing until I stopped. Interestingly, quitting cold turkey wasn't as difficult as I imagined. I didn't really have cravings, likely because it wasn't really tied to a physical ritual like vaping or smoking. But I could only do it because I had the week off from work. I couldn't focus or really do much besides watch videos and stare at the wall. I was grumpy but it wasn't unmanageable, but after a few days it felt like I had a really bad flu, apparently that can be an acute symptom of withdrawal. I could only sleep for a few hours at a time, so I had to do many short sleeps through the day and night. I hope this helps, I think there may be other people out there like me who are consuming extreme doses of nicotine. I recall there was a guy who wrote in a few months ago who used about the same daily dose of snus. 5. Discussions on Freedom [29:48] Ellen says: Hello! I really enjoyed your recent podcast discussion on freedom and the real dangers we are facing if we continue down this path. Thank you! It seems to me that the government wants us to feel alone, afraid, and to accept that we are the minority in our fight for freedom. By sharing your thoughts, I am reminded that we can make an impact if we stick together. We read a book with our nine year old recently that I thought I might share. It is called The Mysterious Benedict Society. Have you read it? There’s also a TV show, modeled after the book, on Disney+. It is incredibly interesting and was filled with content to fuel discussions around freedom, control, courage, bravery, etc. and was a very sobering reminder of the challenges we face today. In the book, the antagonist uses radio signals and cell phone towers to send subliminal messages in order to control the minds of the citizenry. I was curious to know if you’ve read it or had any thoughts. :) Thank you for all that you do! -Ellen Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript at https://robbwolf.com/2021/12/17/infant-leaky-gut-firefighter-fueling-excessive-nicotine-thrr095/ | |||
| Tinnitus, Keto For Dementia, Hydrogen Water | THRR183 | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:39:06 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: Show Notes:Sarah and Grayson Strange Basis Health and Performance NY Grassroots Health Vitamin D Home Test Kit Hydrogen Water: Extra Healthy or a Hoax?—A Systematic Review Questions:
Tinnitus Karen writes: Hi, Thanks to you both for all you are doing! I especially love your updates on homeschooling, etc. Please keep them coming when you care to share. You guys are awesome!! Quick statement/question.... Tinnitus is NOT fun. Do you have any thoughts on dealing with it? Would LMNT help? I already have all my health pillars checked and am doing great at 61 years of age, but this ringing is getting gradually louder, and I want to turn the volume down on it so to speak. Thank you!!!
Hydrogen Water Steve writes: Hi Robb and Nicki (aka Hubs and Wife). First of all, thank you for all that you do. You are making a difference! The health influencers have been talking a lot about hydrogen water as of late. Looked into it a bit and looks like there may be some benefits, but would like your thoughts. Highly touted machines seem to be in the $2k-$4k range, while the smaller portable ones are much less expensive. I'm doubtful of the cheaper ones. We have a child (19 years old) who is dealing with much fatigue, brain fog, etc. He lifts heavy (probably overdoes it 7 days a week, and goes hard), as well as overeats (hard gainer). So I'm guessing his inflammation levels are high and maybe mitochondrial damage issues? He also has horrible sleep habits and seems his circadian rhythm is off. We've been doing everything we can to figure it out and try to get him to a better place. MD's, Functional Medicine practitioners, acupuncturists, etc... Blood tests came back normal (but maybe there are some markers we should be checking that weren't tested). Also started him on a keto diet (mostly carnivore) to see if that helps. With all that said, I was wondering if the hydrogen water is something we should explore. If so, any machine brands you could recommend? P.S. Can LMNT be mixed with the hydrogen water. We love us some LMNT! Best, Steve from Seattle
Keto for dementia Becky writes: Hi Robb & Nicki-- Long time, first time. :) I am a 45 year old female, about 80 lbs overweight, but my bloodwork is pretty darn good. (Total cholesterol 203, HDL 65, Tri's 52, BP 118/72 on average). I was 365 lbs 10 years ago, and now I'm around 225 (5'5") through a low-carb paleo diet. I feel pretty good besides my thighs chaffing from the 10-15k steps I get everyday. I usually eat during a 16:8 window. My feeling is that I could fast and diet down to a healthy weight, but I can't sustain longer fasts without bingeing. I can, however, stick to low carb pretty easily. Here's the crux of my issue: my mom is 64 and getting dementia. She's always maintained a healthy weight and is very active. From what I understand, the doctor is concerned about her fasting glucose, A1C, and Triglycerides. He put her on a CGM, but she wouldn't use it. I am concerned for myself because I don't want dementia. Is keto good enough to help ward off dementia, or do I need to lose the weight, too? I've failed so many times to get under 225, but I can't give up if the extra weight is going to contribute to mental illness. Many thanks for your work. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming soon...
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| On Health And Freedom | Salty Talk 037 | THRR | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:56:34 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09maaUaRT4M Vinay Prasad MD How Democracy Ends Florida Dept of Health https://mobile.twitter.com/healthyfla/status/1466174868764958728 Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript for this podcast on its blog page at https://robbwolf.com/2021/12/10/on-health-and-freedom-salty-talk-037-thrr/ | |||
| Omicron Variant, Plant Defenses, Extreme Sleep Schedule | THRR094 | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:59:41 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/29/well/eat/heart-healthy-diet-foods.html https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001031 "The committee’s advice on protein foods, published during the climate talks in Glasgow, was well-timed. Choosing plant-based proteins over animal sources of protein not only has health value for consumers but can help to foster a healthier planet." https://www.performancemenu.com/article/1384/Robbs-Farewell/?mc_cid=46bc74eeea&mc_eid=f235501518 1. Sleeping and eating on a extremely variable schedule [12:35] Jason says: Hello, Long time listener, first time caller. I have listened to your podcasts on adjusting sleeping and eating cycles when changing shifts, as many first responders do. However, I am trying to locate resources and best practices, for a more dramatically changing schedule. I work as a locomotive engineer for a class one railroad. Truly, I am looking for actionable things I can spread to what I believe is an underserved industry. My co-workers and I are often under rested and unprepared, which can lead to poor dietary and lifestyle choices. Our schedule is extremely unpredictable, we may work a night shift, be off for ten hours and head back in for the afternoon shift. Equally as likely to be off long enough to work another night or even the next day. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell ahead of time, as we get either two hours or one and a half hour notice before our shift begins. These shifts often end up being twelve hours long. As such, there are multiple times a week, where I may be up for over twenty-four hours. In these situations, I am unsure how to even attempt to regulate my eating or trying to sleep when I need to but am not tired. I am forty-six year old male 5'11" 210 lbs. I lift four to five times a week, often when I am tired, and try to get some steady state cardio in daily. A live Q&A would definitely be a great addition to all the work you guys already to, I would like to add that I greatly appreciate everything you do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
2. Resistant Starch [18:19] Cheeny says: Worth the hype? Or is it Buck science? I love day old white rice so I’m hoping it’s got some merit to it. Thanks!
3. Plant Defenses [19:39] wzrdpow says: Are all plant defense mechanisms antithetical to human health or longevity? Thinking in relation to things like turmeric and sulforaphane.
4. Omicron [26:32] Jenni says: Hey, I'm an MPH, and this completely stumping me. Reports on omicron from the field describe it as a lingering cold with no hospitalizations-Quartz article 11/28/21 (https://qz.com/2095354/what-are-the-symptoms-of-the-omicron-variant/amp/). If that's the case, shouldn't we be happy and not locking down. It was a shift to a less catastrophic influenza that ended the last flu pandemic. We didn't vaccine flu out of existence. I know that we don't have all the data (but seriously that's just a mantra now), but if the symptoms are "basic cold", why is WHO and Fauci (last article I read had him making another reference to "the science" and I'm seriously going to vomit) flipping out? Thank you, Jenni
5. Is the Covid response mass formation or hypnosis? Dr. Mattias Desmet [34:00] Joe says: Hi Robb and Nicki, love your work, thanks for all the excellent content. I came across a few interviews with Dr. Mattias Desmet who thinks that the response to covid can be explained by something called mass formation or mass hypnosis. Here are a few links to some interviews with him where he discusses this: https://jermwarfare.com/blog/mattias-desmet (relatively short and to the point) https://www.thestoryofmepodcast.com/dr-mattias-desmet-psychological-crisis-and-mass-formation/ (more of a discussion on the topic) (I've not listened to any other episodes from these podcasts) A written interview: https://dailysceptic.org/interview-with-mattias-desmet-professor-of-clinical-psychology/ Aubrey Marcus has done an interview with him, too, but I haven't listened to it: Does this sound plausible? Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks, Joe Amy Peikoff discussion with Mattias Desmet - Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University, Belgium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhCdU4WXh4 Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript at the blog page for this episode: https://robbwolf.com/2021/12/03/omicron-variant-plant-defenses-extreme-sleep-schedule-thrr094/ | |||
| Substack Goodness | Salty Talk 036 | THRR | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:00:56 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: We had a THR member mention she was unfamiliar with substack and was wondering how to find people to follow. Several members chimed in with substacks they subscribe to, and we thought this might be a fun thing to talk about in today's episode. Common Sense with Bari Weiss - https://bariweiss.substack.com/ bad cattitude - boriqua gato https://boriquagato.substack.com/p/a-cats-tale-how-getting-canceled Vinay prasad https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/which-causes-more-myocarditis-covid19 Astral Codex Ten https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/ivermectin-much-more-than-you-wanted Eugyppius - a plague chronicle https://eugyppius.substack.com/ Natural selections - Heather Heying https://naturalselections.substack.com/ Slowdown Farmstead - Tara Couture https://www.slowdownfarmstead.com/ an ode to the salty https://www.slowdownfarmstead.com/p/an-ode-to-the-salty Raelle Kaia Open Heart, Open Mind https://raellekaia.substack.com/p/whats-to-be-done-about-the-vaccine
Other authors to check out that were mentioned by THR members: Glen Greenwald https://greenwald.substack.com/ Matt Taibi https://taibbi.substack.com/ Popular Rationalism https://popularrationalism.substack.com/ John Mcwhorter https://substack.com/profile/6527799-john-mcwhorter Alex Berenson https://alexberenson.substack.com/ Toby Rodgers https://tobyrogers.substack.com/ Steve Kirsch https://stevekirsch.substack.com/ Dr Rollergator https://drrollergator.substack.com/ Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. For a transcript of this episode check out the blog post at https://robbwolf.com/2021/11/19/substack-goodness-salty-talk-036-thrr/ | |||
| Regenerative Ag and Food Policy with Diana Rodgers (Chat 1) | Salty Talk 035 | THRR | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:09:49 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: This is the first installment of something that I hope y'all will like, a "fireside chat" with Diana Rodgers. Diana and I talk frequently, usually comparing notes on some of the insanity (and bright spots) we see we see in the food and regenerative ag space. Each time we talk we usually say "we should have recorded that!" Well, today, we did. We laid out some basic ground that we share and also dug into some news topics, including the first patient given a diagnoses of "climate change." https://www.instagram.com/p/CWIj9RDrY6T/ Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Covid, Research, and Epistemology: A Conversation with Chris Masterjohn PhD | Salty Talk 034 | THRR | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:16:57 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: The COVID Guide: The Food and Supplement Guide for the Coronavirus Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. For a transcript of this episode visit this episodes blog post here: https://robbwolf.com/2021/11/05/covid-research-and-epistemology-a-conversation-with-chris-masterjohn-phd-salty-talk-034-thrr/ | |||
| Sleep Trouble After Training, Aging and Belly Fat, Is "Prepping" The Only Solution? | THRR093 | 29 Oct 2021 | 01:02:34 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/how-democracy-ends "The pandemic events of 2020-2021 outline a potential pathway for a future democratically elected President of the United States to systematically end democracy. The course of events leading to this outcome need not be a repeat of the direct assault on the Capitol, but a distortion of risk of illness as a justification for military force and suspension of democratic norms."
Nick says: After a hard JiuJitsu training class (or weightlifting) I always have trouble falling asleep. I also have trouble eating, too. I think it’s my adrenaline from hard rolling. I am competitive and this definitely affects my ability to rest. Practice starts at 6 and usually goes to 730-830. Both days I get insomnia if I train really hard. What can I do to relax my mind and body so I can fall asleep within two hours of training? I know carbohydrates play a role. I try not to eat too much during the day because I get drowsy at my desk job. I usually track macros and I began to up my carb intake to see if it helps the issue - it doesn’t. For example. Today I ate 131g carbs from organic purple sweet potatoes. (143g protein from organic grass fed beef). All cooked with EVOO & seasoned liberally with Mediterranean Sea Salt, garlic and pepper. I trained at 6pm. Got home at 830. I know I need food but I cannot eat so I recently I tried forcing myself a shake made up of 35g grass fed whey, 4 eggs, plenty of fruit and 1/2 cup of oats. I am just ranting because I am suffering from this insomnia right now. I just discovered your product LMNT and instantly bought it after reading your story on the Amazon store website. I thought that an electrolyte in balance could be the issue so I’ll find out. I consume a lot of salt but maybe I actually don’t. Then I found your Instagram and realized I can ask a question so here I am. Thanks for reading this word salad! I am excited to LMNT and resolve this insomnia! 2. Workout intensity, frequency, duration [28:11] Dan says: Robb, I read the Paleo Solution and have found it to be only the tip of the ice berg compared to the value of your podcasts. Thank you, great stuff. I am looking for more guidance on workout intensity, duration and frequency for improving body comp. I've been doing a crossfit-type of workout at my club for six months. They call it "Dynamic" but essentially its the same stuff focusing on stability, power and strength in weekly rotations. I usually get in 3-4 of these workouts a week and sometimes a one hour bike ride (18mph) on off days. The workouts are a full one hour with a "melt down" in the last 10 minutes. I generally burn 700-850 calories during that time, ave HR 70-75% with max HR above 90% (according to Polar HRM). I'm not sure the instructors understand the concept of stress-induced cortisol release and I want to understand it myself. I am wondering if the length and intensity of these workouts are unnecessary beat downs; and/or if I am doing too many in a week. I started in March, weighed 236 and about 29% body fat (6' 0"). I lost 18 pounds over first 3 months with calorie reduction, higher-carb low fat. I then plateaued for 3 months with no changes in eating or workouts. I've been 100% Paleo for two weeks and the weight appears to be coming off again (down to 212 lbs now). Ideal goal is to get to 185-190 at 10% body fat. I hear you guys talk about "Cross fit beat downs" and working out too frequently; I'm not sure if I am falling into that. I am looking for a better reference of what is an optimal body-comp program in terms of intensity, duration and frequency. Any guidance is appreciated. Thank you for what you do. Dan 3. Collagen and Folic Acid [34:47] Kay says: My SIL, who is involved with a MLM supplement company, said that I should not take collagen supplement daily because it will influence folic acid in my body in a negative way. She said her supplement is only taken for 10 days out of 30. I have never heard of this. Any truth? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4417592/ 4. Aging and Abdominal Adipose [38:14] Annette says: Would love to hear your comments on abdominal fat. I am in good health for 65 yrs old. Always had a "belly" but I am 116 lbs, 5 ft. Not fat, but my middle holds 6-8 lbs of fat I know is there. I have a good dietary intake, exercise 3-4 days weekly, 2 of those days are weight training. I have good abdominal muscles under the fat I can feel. Can I ever lose this weight? I am an ICU nurse with a Masters in Critical Care, and I have my adult NP so I am not without a good background education. I enjoyed one of your books on Paleo; I feel you are a great educational resource. Please advise. 5. Is "Prepping" The Only Solution? [43:37] Richard says: What steps can a person or family take (other than to be as healthy as possible) to mitigate this situation as best we can? I look at what is happening in Venezuela, for instance, and wonder what I would do in that situation: an almost complete breakdown of society, with hyper-inflation wiping out saving and making income equally worthless. Is "prepping" the only solution: lots of weapons, years of stored food/water/gas, a bunker mentality? I'm not sure that is a viable option of the majority of citizens. So, what are your thoughts on what the average Joe-citizen can do? https://www.foxfire.org/shop/category/books/ Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript on this episode's blog page: https://robbwolf.com/2021/10/29/sleep-trouble-after-training-aging-and-belly-fat-is-prepping-the-only-solution-thrr093/ | |||
| Long-Term Blood Donation, Low Body Temperature, EMF Filters and Earthing | THRR092 | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:55:05 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: Durability of immune responses to the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine "reports of waning vaccine efficacy, coupled with the emergence of variants of concern that are resistant to antibody neutralization, have raised concerns about the potential lack of durability of immunity to vaccination. We recently reported findings from a comprehensive analysis of innate and adaptive immune responses in 56 healthy volunteers who received two doses of the BNT162b2 vaccination. Here, we analyzed antibody responses to the homologous Wu strain as well as several variants of concern, including the emerging Mu (B.1.621) variant, and T cell responses in a subset of these volunteers at six months (day 210 post-primary vaccination) after the second dose. Our data demonstrate a substantial waning of antibody responses and T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, at 6 months following the second immunization with the BNT162b2 vaccine. Notably, a significant proportion of vaccinees have neutralizing titers below the detection limit, and suggest a 3rd booster immunization might be warranted to enhance the antibody titers and T cell responses."
1. Low Body Temperature [18:16] Most days my waking temp is 96.9 - 97.1. During the day it hovers around 97.6. I’ve done a full suite of thyroid tests multiple times and my Free T3/T4, TSH, Reverse T4, and thyroid antibodies are right where they should be so no obvious issues there. I generally follow a paleo diet but switched to strict keto for a few months this spring and now follow a low carb diet, no gluten. For activity I do have a 40 hr work week at a computer but my spare time involves part time farm work and 2x weekly capoeira classes. When I’m not at the work desk I’m fairly mobile. I’m male, 5’5” and fluctuate between 135-140 lbs. Daily calorie intake is usually around 1500 calories unless I’m burning hard with activity on a given day. Is this just par for the course as we age for some folks? Is my metabolism just slowing down? My energy and muscle mass is still excellent, but I am fascinated with this and wondering if it’s anything I should keep paying attention to. Thanks! 2. Long-Term Blood Donation [23:23] Thank you. 3. Wading through Scientific studies [26:32] Title Ps 4. Sea salt vs Electrolyte [45:30] To my question. For about a year now in the mornings my wife and I will each put a slice of lemon and 3 big pinches of Celtic sea salt into a big glass of water. Where we really noticed a difference was in the summer heat, when we would sweat. My question is, how is this different then consuming “electrolytes”? Are there any differences that we would notice by taking electrolytes instead of just a good sea salt? I would love to try LMNT one day, but being from Canada doesn’t make it as simple. Thank so much for your content. Matt. 5. What's the deal with EMF Filters and Earthing [48:00] Love the show. Now straight to my questions. I don't think you have covered this yet, at least not in great detail: 1. What are your thoughts on Earthing? Is this legit? It seems kind of ridiculous and tree-huggerish, but at the same time it has a ring of legitimacy. I've seen different methods recommended - from using grounding mats that you sleep or sit on to just walking around outside barefoot or sleeping on the ground. 2. What about EMF Filters? Again they have some ring of legitimacy, but at the same time seem kooky. Obviously there are waves galore travelling through the air, but is blocking out these waves (if the filters even work) really going to make that much difference? What about just removing electronics from the room. Does that really make that much of a difference? I plan on trying out some of these methods, from the standard remove all electronics from the room, to actually shutting off the breaker for our bedroom, but given that there are so many other factors that could affect how I perceive my sleep quality I thought I would see what you guys think. Without solid research or, at a minimum, convincing anecdotes I am definitely not going to be dropping a few hundred dollars on something like this, but I would really like to know if it actually works. Thanks for all the awesomeness. Keep it up! https://robbwolf.com/2020/04/08/5g-and-coronavirus-salty-talk-004-thrr/ Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript at the blog page for this episode: https://robbwolf.com/2021/10/22/wading-through-scientific-studies-low-body-temperature-emf-filters-and-earthing-thrr092/ | |||
| Is Ground Meat Processed Food, Nicotine Adverse Effects, Lifting With Slipped Disk | THRR091 | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:50:11 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/12/health/aspirin-heart-attack-stroke.html 1. Peptide uptake orally [12:50] Andreas says: Dear both. First of all thank you both for all that you do. I am very grateful for you weekly courage, «sticking your neck out there», sharing your take on life while crushing main stream «dogma”. Love it, great job – please keep it up. Now, could you please help me understand how all the so called beneficial peptides in animal foods ends up in the human body to deliver any biological function? The human digestion system is very good at breaking down peptide sequences long before they reach their destination to give any biological function (both spontaneously, non-enzymatically, like stomach acid, and enzymatically by peptidase etc.). Now days, I am experimenting using my chicken eggs as a “delivery vessel” by which I deliver non palatable but highly nutrient dense organ foods to my family indirectly by actively changing the egg nutrient profile(or so I think). The chickens free range and get plenty of sunshine in the summer, eat bugs, greens, wild herbs and berries, while I occasionally feed them organ meats(primarily beef liver and heart), beef tallow etc. They get no plant oils, soy and so on. They love the organ meat and look/act very healthy. I know the fatty acid profile of the eggs will change to a higher percent of for example steric acid (based on research literature), but not sure about the other vitamins, minerals and peptides from their diet actually ends up in the eggs – and so is passed on to my wife and kids. I have no problems eating meats like liver and heart, but they will not touch it, let alone eat it. But they absolutely LOVE my dishes that I preparer from those eggs (like carnivore waffles etc.). But if humans (or chickens) do not absorb many of these nutrients, peptides in a biological active form and increase the nutritional profile of the eggs, well, then the story ends there. A little bit like some expensive skin care products that my wife uses, that proclaim the price I justified with added water soluble vitamins that should be so healthy, but will not ba absorbed unless you eat the damn thing.. Best, Andreas 2. Non-carb processed food, issues? [18:10] Mike says: Hi, can’t explain how important you guys have been in my life over the past 12ish years. I’ve listened to EVERYTHING and implemented SOME (realistically a lot, although I don’t really have any health / nutrition / digestive issues so it’s more of a favorite-subject/interest of mine than a dire need to make sweeping changes sort of thing). Question: I know ‘processed’ foods are worse for us for a number of reasons and that there are different levels of processing (highly processed factory food, steak vs ground meat, blending mainly unprocessed foods to make a smoothie, etc) but my question is, are these processed foods ever better for us than the unprocessed? …or maybe equivalent, mainly when it comes to processed fat/protein. I’ve wondered for a while, if a quality liverwurst, from USwellness for example, might be an ideal food, despite the baggage it carries along with it ‘processed meat’. THE DEVIL! But let’s be realistic here. My understanding of this product is that it’s a nose to tail tube of goodness, from a healthy animal, all slapped together, with some spices. All good right? Is there any benefit or detriment to this sort of thing? Does the protein/fat being digested more quickly than if I chewed the component parts individually, really matter?? I know processed sugar becomes a blood sugar issue, but does processed fat/protein have a similar corollary?? Thanks! Side note, I know you always say chew your food and I think this mostly refers to people who have weight control issues and need the chewing/eating/fullness slowdown to moderate their intake. Clearly this is probably one way to answer the above question but is there anything else?? PS: I’ve often thought of getting a tattoo of the fraction 1/6 somewhere, to signify I was one of six listeners, with the added benefit that nobody else would know why the hell I had it!! Thanks… hopefully this shoots to the healthy rebellion e-mail… couldn’t figure out how to ask a question to the new poddy. I joined the rebellion for a month last year and it’s great and all but I just realllllllly don’t like social media. (It’s not you it’s me ) 3. Lifting With a Slipped Disk [29:06] Trystan says: Robb and Nicki, Love the podcast! I'll make this short - my wife has had an operation on her back due to a slipped disk, but she's curious to start lifting. What do you guys think? I'm no expert, however it does seem a bit risky. That being said she knows her body and what her back can take more than anyone... Would love to hear your advice on whether lifting with slipped disks could be beneficial or downright dangerous. All the best, and keep up the good work. 4. Cluster Dextrin [40:43] Jackson says: I would love to hear your opinion on this! Thanks 5. Nicotine Adverse Effects? [42:45] Garrett says: Hi Robb & Nikki, 'Been around since the Paleo Solution podcast days, so while I'm not an OG-6 listener, OG-20 is not out of the question. I heard a Q&A episode a while back where a listener asked about the caffeine-nicotine protocol you suggested for special forces, or anyone working odd hours / graveyard shifts to stay moderately alert while still being able to unwind at the end of the day. In a similar vein, on a recent Huberman Lab episode he mentioned the potential benefits of Nicotine in treating Alzheimer's disease. I believe it is universally agreed upon Nicotine is a nootropic / cognitive enhancer. Now to my question - I'm Swedish, and we have quite the 'snus-culture' over there, our spin of dry snuff (tobacco pouches, but without the spitting you see with American dip). I've gravitated towards this as an alternative to drinking, and I should note I've moved to the tobacco free versions containing only nicotine (Zyn is a brand that is making it's ways in the U.S.). However, one can't really drink on the job, whereas the only bad time for some snus is while eating and sleeping, leaving about 16 hours of consumption throughout the day. Is there to your knowledge a 'healthy' range to stay within? In the U.S. they are sold in 3 and 6mg pouches, however the 'good stuff' I can get in Sweden goes all the way up to 20mg. According to a quick Google search, only 10-20% of the content is actually absorbed, meaning the dose "per hit" is up to 4mg. I could be on the high end consuming shy of 50mg per day some days. I've gladly taken in your and Andrew's notes as a compelling argument that I'm functioning better cognitively while staving off Alzheimer's disease, but I have a good feeling there's another side of this story I should heavily consider as for all I know I'm doing damage equivalent to smoking a pack a day, just wrapped in different packaging with different side effects. Appreciate all you do to keep us informed and entertained. -Garrett Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript at the blog page for this episode https://robbwolf.com/2021/10/15/is-ground-meat-processed-food-nicotine-adverse-effects-lifting-with-slipped-disk-thrr091/ | |||
| Fitness Targets After 50, Butyrate for Gut Health, Protein and Cholesterol | THRR090 | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:43:29 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: https://mises.org/wire/how-fiat-money-made-beef-more-expensive L-Arginine: 1. Calculating How Much Protein For My Bodyweight [19:52] Gloria says: On your last show you talked about having 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight. Other people say 1 gram for every kg of body weight. Which is it in your opinion? Thanks so much! Keep up the good work. I look forward to your show every week. 2. High Cholesterol and eating more protein [20:56] Kimberly says: Hi Love your show. I have been listening since the beginning. Please never stop recording. In the last couple years (since covid hit) I have lost 20 lbs. I have a muscular body type, I am 54 years young , 5'4", weigh 137lbs (post menopausal) workout 5 days a week with crossfit, 1 day Yoga, and walk the dog 2 miles a day. I attribute the weight loss with eating more protein. I now eat almost 120 gms a day where before I probably only got 50-70 if that (did not track) . My protein sources are usually chicken , smoked salmon, tuna, turkey, once a week red meat. I do add pure protein bars (20gms) towards the end of the day when protein levels aren't there yet. I went to the doctor and got bloodwork done and my cholesterol went up. It went from the total 226 to -244, LDL-101 to 131, to HDL-105 to 101, ratio-2.1 to 2.4, Triglycerides-61 to 62 from Sept of 2020 to Sept 2021. ugh I know I should probably ignore it because my ratio seems great and I feel great. For some reason its bugging the crap out of me, how can I lose weight and eat more protein and have the numbers go up? Should I be concerned? Thanks you both rock. 3. Butyrate and Tributyrin for Gut Health [25:37] Ruby says: Hi Robb! Long time listener here (yeah! #throwback to Greg days) and current LMNT lover. I came across a supplement that uses a combination of Tributyrin and Vitamin D, and supposedly promotes a healthy gut, aids in healing leaky gut, helps reduce bloating, improves digestion and vitamin absorption, boots immune system etc. etc. etc. What they say is that Tributyrin has been used in Spain for at least 3 years but is just starting to come to the US. There are some studies on mice but not a ton in humans yet. I'm just wondering if you've done research on Butyrate/Tributyrin and whether or not you'd suggest experimenting with something like this. I am mostly paleo for about a decade, but my belly pooches out a ton (granted, I've had 2 kids and I'm working on core function), I haven't had consistent bowel movements in months, and while my stress levels are somewhat high because I'm an entrepreneur, I get 7 hours of sleep a night and do my best to keep myself regulated. I've tried probiotics, drink kombucha, try to get resistant starches (hate fermented foods unfortunately) and am pretty well versed in diet/health (thanks in large part to you!). I'm interested in trying out this supplement but very wary of putting anything in my body that is unknown and I can't find much info from people I trust (like you) on this particular topic. So I guess my question is twofold - what do you know about Butyrate/Tributyrin and also, how to decide what is safe to experiment with? Thanks so much for dealing with all the BS out there to provide information to all of us. 4. Strength/aerobic/flexibility targets after age 50 [33:26] Jen says: Hello Robb and Nicki, I’m currently working as a health coach in a small clinical study to reverse cognitive impairment with “integrative therapy and lifestyle rehabilitation”. Can you point us to any reliable strength, aerobic, and flexibility benchmarks for men and women over 50? Ideally, the fitness assessment could be done at home without special equipment. It could be useful for participants to develop greater awareness of their relative fitness. Some seniors feel great about their occasional walks in comparison to their physically-deteriorated, sedentary peers. But, outside of my health coaching sessions, the doctor will plainly state that just “walking isn’t cutting it.” For brain health, it could me most therapeutic for them to engage in complex, cognitively challenging physical activities, such as dance, martial arts, or sports (at an appropriate level), and check to see what supplemental exercise is needed to meet cardio, muscular, and flexibility targets. The fitness assessments I found from the Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20046433 seem questionable in that both men and women at age 65 have the exact same target of 10 classic pushups. Does the upper body strength differential between the two sexes really disappear by age 65? I couldn’t find an especially good resource for ages 50-90. For instance, the Fullerton Functional test/Senior Fitness test has arm curls as the best assessment of upper body strength. The presidents challenge at health.gov has assessments for students but not elders. If people want to be physically functional and free from chronic illness at a ripe old age, shouldn't they have be able to look for what needs attention at age 55, 60, 65, etc? I’d so appreciate your thoughts! With tons of respect and admiration!! https://moveskill.com/athletic-skill-levels/ 5. Itching after Jiu Jitsu Class [39:47] Ryan says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Big fan of your work! I’ve been training jiu jitsu (nogi) for about 6 years and absolutely love it… except for the fact that every morning after training I experience uncontrollable itching on my body, predominately my legs, but sometimes all over. I generally train in the evening, so the onset is about 10-12 hours after my session. This has been frustrating to say the least. I’ve read that this can be a problem for exercisers due to sweat… but that sounds iffy to me, plus I never had an issue with other forms of exercise, just jits. I’ve tried probiotics and different soap/laundry detergent to no avail. The only thing that semi helps is to shower immediately after the itching begins or sweat it out. Usually subsides after about 30-60 minutes… Any thoughts? Oss! Ryan Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Testosterone Boosting, Non-Marine Omega-3, Grass-Fed Meat Importance | THRR089 | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:52:05 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: 1. Non-marine Omega 3 Sources [14:25] Robert says: Hi Rob and Nicki. I am unable to supplement with fish oil because it severely increases my anxiety and will eventually lead to terrible episodes of panic and OCD. It took me a while to figure out it was the fish oil because you typically only hear about how beneficial it is and all of the positives from supplementation. Because of this I’m worried about getting enough DHA and EPA. I do eat fish about once a week/week and a half. I don’t seem to have the same problem when eating fish but I’m sure I’m not eating it enough to replicate the same problem from supplementing fish oil and I also worry about eating high amounts of fish due to contaminants. I’ve also heard that getting omega 3 from plant sources like flaxseed is insufficient. How can I make sure I’m getting enough DHA and EPA? I’m 33 years old, have been eating low carb for 5 years, lift 4 days a week, I’m very active and fit and a healthy weight. Also any idea why fish oil does this to me? Acetylcholine? 2. How Much (or little) Protein? [18:29] Hilary says: I'm so confused about protein. Many very smart scientist wellness leaders say use it as a condiment and low protein intake = longevity. Others believe in leading with abundant animal protein to create strength and muscle which will = longevity. I'm a fit 63 yr old woman and confused about what science to follow. Thank you! 3. SARMs, peptides, & testosterone boosting herbs [25:52] Jamie says: Ay up Robb and Nicki, Ages ago, I sent you a question about ketogenic diets and TBI which you were gracious enough to answer on THR038. I have upped my salt intake as per your answer to that question and it has helped. In the proceeding time I have been doing more research on TBI and I came across the world leader in its treatment, Dr. Mark Gordon. His protocol centres around dampening down the neuroinflammation in the brain and restoring any hormonal imbalances that occur after a TBI. Although I am not 100%, I am definitely better and I just feel that it’s just one or two adjustments that I need to make with the biggest thing, perhaps the only thing holding me back, sleep, or lack of it I should say. I follow Dr. Mark Gordon’s recommendation of 100mg of pregnenolone before bed and whilst he reports in his clinical practice that for most people this tidies up their sleep, it hasn’t done that for me. Dr Gordon says when this happens he usually prescribes a small dose of progesterone, 5mg, and this usually does the trick. Instead of doing that I wish to try something else as I have come across the world of peptides, some of which I have experimented with. I’ve tried CJC 1290 with DAC and ipamorelin for growth hormone release as well as BPC-157 for tissue and bone repair for some long-term issues I have had with my joints which has actually helped me a little bit. The CJC1290 and ipamorelin didn’t really do much for my sleep but I have found deep sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) which I have bought but not yet tried. I have also come across SARM’s, (selective androgen reuptake modulators) which I haven’t tried. They come with some pretty stunning claims to be made on both their benefits and lack of side effects. What is your take on peptides and SARM’s? Would their long-term use turn off someone’s own endogenous production in the same way that exogenous testosterone does? Instead of SARM’s, which I am sceptical of being able to do the job of replenishing the role of testosterone in my brain, I am instead doing clomid, 50mg every third day, and also Dan Huberman’s recommendation of using the herbs Fadogia Agrestis and Tongkat Ali to help boost testosterone. Would it be worth cycling these herbs, especially Fadogia, as from my understanding it mimics luteinising hormone? Could this then shut off my own endogenous production of luteinising hormone? Just one final note to make, it’s amazing what you can find and then buy on the Internet, especially when using Bitcoin!? Thank you Jamie 4. Muscle Cramping and Salt [35:55] Ben says: Hey Robb and Nicki, Great podcast, I really enjoy and appreciate all you do. I have a question regarding muscle cramping. It is something I have dealt with for essentially my whole life. My father has had problems with hamstring, calf and hand cramping through his life as well. Personally, after harder workouts I notice my hamstrings have a very low threshold to cramp, as well as hands and abs. At night, my gastrocs and peroneals cramp as well. Since starting LMNT and supplementing my own salt to it (~ 6-8g total salt/day) my hamstring, ab, and hand cramps have greatly been improved though my calf cramps still seem to be present. The night time calf cramps fluctuate from 1-2 to 9-10 times/ night requiring I jump out of bed to dorsiflex my foot against the ground to get it to stop. I have tried some "leg cramp" pills from Sprouts which seem to help some but not completely. Sorry for rambling but lastly I have had my DNA run and it states I "wasted salt" and should add more salt to my diet. I am wondering if you think I just need to supplement more salt? (Though at times I feel I put too much in and disaster pants is a real thing) or if there may be something bigger that I should see a functional practitioner for? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you (For reference, Im a 31 year old male, crossfit 5-6 times/ week and am standing in the OR 3-5 times/ week. 6'4"; 225 lbs. Eat paleo) 5. Importance of Grass fed meat [40:02] Paul says: Hi guys I have a question about grass fed meat and the evidence for its importance for it to be grass fed. Eating meat from healthy well fed, free animals intuitively sounds like a good idea for your health. It also fits with the overall philosophy of paleo eating which I use as my guide through these things. However Living in Norway sometimes means that is not possible and I have to get my meat from the supermarket. It got me wondering about what scientific evidence there is to support the hypothesis that grass fed /organic meat etc is actually better for your health. So my question is what evidence , if any , have found of this in the literature. If there is evidence are there some animals that are better than others to get from supermarket.I notice myself if eat half a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket i can feel pretty rough after that but half a kilo mince I'm just fine- same with any fish. Regards Paul Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Collagen and Joints, Modify Estrogen with Diet, Electrolytes and Respiratory Rate | THRR182 | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:28:52 | |
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Dietary changes to suppress estrogen Dana writes: Hi, Robb and Nicki! Thank you for all you are doing in the health space! I am a long time listener and appreciate your podcast! I am 51 years old, 5'4", and 145#. I am fit, and have been competing in CrossFit and Functional Fitness for a long time, including some international masters competitions. I have eaten a paleo diet since 2016, and added dairy to that in 2020 when my whoop told me my recovery was better every time I had dairy. More recently, my diet is leaning toward carnivore, but I still do eat fruits and vegetables, just not as frequently as before. Unfortunately, I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer). I underwent a bilateral mastectomy on 3/18/24 and will be seeing the medical oncologist for treatment planning on 4/12/24. I know your podcast can not give medical advice. My question is regarding dietary changes that could reduce my estrogen levels. My cancer was estrogen positive. Through conversations with my surgeon, as well as the breast cancer groups I have recently joined, it is likely the medical oncologist is going to recommend I start hormone blockers. I would prefer to find ways to reduce my estrogen with lifestyle changes vs medications if I can. I am in perimenopause, so my total estrogen is lower to begin with. It was 43 pg/ml when it was tested in January. So, my question - Is there anything I can do dietarily or with other lifestyle changes that can reduce my estrogen levels? Thank you so much for your assistance. I look forward to hearing your answer! Dana
Electrolytes and respiratory rate Colette writes: "I have a question about electrolytes affecting respiratory rate. I got a notification from Apple Health that my respiratory rate had gone up over the last 10 days from an avg of 13.7 breaths a minute to 15.9. I’ve never received that particular notification from Apple before and I’m wondering if it correlates with me starting LMNT around the same time. I did a google search and did see that salts and water along with a list of other things can affect respiratory rates so I wanted to check to see if I should cut back on the amount I’m using (1 packet a day)or be concerned?"
Supplementing collagen for joint pain Ann writes: Hi Robb, I’m wondering if you could shed some light on the efficacy of adding collagen to treat knee pain/arthritis. I’m 61 years old, normal weight, low carb diet, regular walker, and I resistance train 3-4x/week. After a lot of years of sports, running etc I’ve developed some pretty bad knee pain and have been advised that knee replacement surgery is in my future. I’m not really on board with that and have been experimenting with red light therapy and recently added collagen supplements to my diet. I followed the advice of another individual in the low carb/wellness space and ordered from a particular company. While the product seems fine so far (I think its too soon to see improvement), the over-the-top aggressive daily emails and constant pushing of other products are starting to make me think there something scam-like going on. My understanding is that it’s important to get types I and III, bovine, grass fed, hydrolyzed collagen, but I’m having trouble finding objective advice that isn’t promoting a specific company’s products. I’d appreciate any advice you can give. I’m a big fan of LMNT and I appreciate all you do. Thank you Ann Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming soon...
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| Child Constipation, Fasting and Fast Twitch Muscle, Best Animal Bone Broth | THRR088 | 17 Sep 2021 | 00:31:58 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: The carbohydrate-insulin model: a physiological perspective on the obesity pandemic 1. Child Constipation [9:36] Katie says: Hi Robb and Nikki! As always, thank you for all you do. My 7 year old daughter started complaining of stomach pain a few months ago. She’s always been a good eater and has been gluten free since age 3 (not celiac, but noticed many health benefits for the whole family from cutting it out), eats minimal amounts of processed garbage and her diet is full of high quality protein, healthy fats and real, whole food. Her stomach pain increased in both severity and frequency over the summer. We cut back on dairy, with moderate success. We had blood tests done—all normal with no apparent food sensitivities or any other blood marker abnormalities. Finally her doctor did imaging that showed significant constipation. I have tended towards constipation my whole life, and my mom has IBS-C, so there’s definitely some familial tendencies. Her pediatrician suggested miralax to get things going, which we have been doing for the past several days, and she’s certainly pooping now, but still has daily tummy aches. Her pediatrician said daily miralax wouldn’t become habit forming and was perfectly safe for long term use, but this obviously doesn’t seem like the ideal answer. Do you have any suggestions on what I should try to bring her some relief, both in the short term but also for her digestive system as a whole? Why would a 7 year old who eats a healthy diet develop such severe constipation? How concerned should I be about using something like Miralax and are there better alternatives for keeping things moving? All my best, Katie 2. Anaerobic Ketolysis? [14:57] Howdy, Wolfs! Question... From what I understand, the body can only metabolize fatty acids aerobically, but it can metabolize glucose both aerobically and anaerobically. What about ketone bodies? Can the body anaerobically metabolize ketone bodies? I've scoured the internet periodically for probably a couple of years looking for a definitive answer to this nagging question, but I always come up empty handed. I have no functional reason to ask this question - I'm just a nerdy personal trainer with a penchant for delving deep and an evolutionary biology/ancestral health bent. 3. Fasting and Fast Twitch Muscle [16:37] Bonni says: From https://body.io/intermittent-fasting-part-3-go-eat-yourself/ "macroautophagy is transient in nearly all tissues except fast twitch muscle[7, 11] ..... Prolonged fasting triggers autophagy to deteriorate muscle tissue faster than severing the nerve to the muscle[29, 30]. ..... The only thing IF does for autophagy is to drive it into destructive ranges for fast-twitch muscle." This is from an old post and the references don't work anymore - do you have any info to back up or refute the fasting /fast-twitch muscle claim? Would eating fat prohibit the muscle catabolism or would protein be needed? thanks! 4. Finasteride for baldness? [22:43] Steven says: Hi Robb and Nikki, I recently visited the doctor for a checkup and she noticed that my hair is starting to thin up top. Sad day :( She recommended that I get on a medication called Finasteride, and said that if I start taking it now I can likely preserve my luscious locks. I did some digging online, and the testimonials I have found regarding side effects scare the bejesus out of me. Do you have any thoughts on this medication? And do you have any recommendations on the diet/lifestyle side of things to help keep my hair? For context, I am a 32-year-old male athlete (rock climber), and in excellent health. I follow a mostly paleo diet, with a few exceptions here and there. I eat plenty of protein (1 g per lb bodyweight) mostly from grass-fed beef, about 200-300 g of carbs per day to fuel my training and climbing, and plan to start taking more collagen supplements to support tendons, skin, and hopefully hair. Any thoughts are welcome! I love the podcast, and what you have done with the Healthy Rebellion. Thank you for all that you do. 5. Which animal is best, re: bone broth [28:59] Sarah says: Hey team! LOVE the podcast and all of the work that you do. I recently moved abroad and suddenly have access to many high-quality, inexpensive animal bones. I’ve been making beef bone broth in the instant pot (GAME CHANGER) and it’s delish! I usually break my fasts with a cup, and I’ve saved the fat for cooking. I accidentally bought lamb bones once, and turns out they made amazing bone broth too. So now I wonder- is bone broth ACTUALLY THAT good for me? Which animal is best? Beef, lamb, chicken, camel (no joke!)? Any suggestions on finding literature on animal nutrient contents?
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| Immunodeficiency, BPPV Vertigo, Alzheimer's | THRR087 | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:44:34 | |
Immunodeficiency, Is Alzheimer's Preventable, Ice Hockey / Sleep, BPPV, Imodium Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: Too Good To Check: A Play In Three Acts 1. Immunodeficiency [20:52] Mary says: Hi Robb and Nicki! I love your podcast and have been listening on and off for a few years. You are the only health based podcast that I still listen to since everyone has gone crazy this past year and I highly value all the work that you are both doing! So.... my husband has described me as the most sickly health fanatic that he has ever met. I catch every cold, have frequent sinus, bronchitis, yeast infections, strep, skin rashes, stomach flus, bouts of fatigue and dizziness. I have tried every diet out there to feel better. I have your books Wired to Eat and The Paleo Solution, so I am familiar with carb testing and using a glucose meter. If I am active, running (10k plus or hard intervals etc) and lifting weights, I know that fast acting carbs like sugar are needed or my recovery will suffer. For days. I use a manual glucose monitor to track this. Intermitent fasting and keto are both a no go for me as I will have disrupted sleep, poor performance and fasting blood sugar levels under 4mmol/L, and with keto my ldl levels go up. I know everyone is so sick of hearing about covid but it plays into my question. I had been low carb for years, and in the most recent year eating closer to carnivore with fruit and local raw honey. I have also had chronic low ferritin for years, even eating steak fried in a cast iron pan once or twice a day and avoiding grains and dairy. I am a personal trainer and runner and was very fit. I got covid October 30 to be exact. It knocked my socks off and I have never been the same. Energy crashes, days of extreme fatigue and dizzy spells, limited running performance. I have not worked full time since. I was referred to a post covid pulminary clinic and I am showing slight blockage in my lungs. They were testing for autoimmune and I surprised them with underimmune, low immunoglobulin IgG. We have recently been in contact with previously unknown family and found out that my 1/2 aunt has primary immunodeficiency. I am on the wait list to see an immunologist but it could be months before I get seen. I am at a loss at what to do now. I have given up on paleo etc mostly out of dispair that anything is going to help. What was working diet wise (the near carnivore) prior to having covid no longer works. I did the DNA fit after listening to that episode of your podcast and it has come back recomending moderate carb and protien, no celiac etc. Besides my Low IgG and ferritin all my bloodwork is great. Not sure where to go from here, what questions I should be asking Drs, should I redo the carb testing as my body seems to have changed? Should I join your group for the upcoming reset? Sorry that this has been so long and rambling! I would greatly appreciate any insight that you may have. Thank you, Mary 2. Is Alzheimer's preventable? [29:18] Edrie says: Hi Robb and Nicki, hope you guys are doing well. Thanks for all that you do, your podcast is something I look forward to every week. I have a subject I'd love your insight on: Alzheimer's Disease, specifically the prevention of it. My dad was diagnosed about 5-6 years ago (at age 64ish) and we just had to move him to a memory care facility because he needs 24 hour a day care. It's heartbreaking and terrifying to watch a loved one slip away and now to see all the advanced stage residents, a glimpse of what's to come. It's too late to delay or improve my dad's disease, but I am very interested in not spending my senior years living that way. Aside from maintaining a healthy diet, exercise, sleep, and managing stress (which are all things I prioritize), is there anything folks can do to prevent Alzheimer's? Are there any studies or research that you know of that you could point me toward? Thank you again, Edrie The End of Alzheimer's Program 3. Ice hockey / sleep [31:47] Jator says: I have hockey practice typically 20:45-22:00 3 days a week. This is a requirement and I sleep (obviously) terrible on those nights, also shows objectively on my Oura ring. Not in a place ready to give up hockey BUT would love your thoughts on how to mitigate the stress response as much as possible to catch a decent night of sleep. Thank you for considering Huberman Lab - Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery 4. BPPV [37:22] Carla says: I have recurring BPPV. I am wondering if you have any suggestions in terms of diet and exercise that will help with this condition? I have asked my doctor and she says I just have to live with it. I have done the Epley maneuver several times which gives me temporary relief but nothing lasting. I am a 51 yo female and about 30 lbs overweight. Any insight you could provide would be welcome. Thank you for all you do!! Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo 5. Imodium [39:56] Tom says: I’ve heard you talk about low dose Imodium to help with loose stools. I take 1/2 of a pill each morning, which is 1/4 of a dose. Are there any long term side effects to this. Have recently switched to carnivore due to unresolved issues with Keto. Did the keto masterclass last year and saw great improvements, thanks for that and the content you put out on the regular. Tom-Full Time RVer. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Methane Mitigation, Kids Trying New Foods, Covid Food Aversions | THRR086 | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:40:21 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: Energy compensation and adiposity in humans1. High Ferritin Levels and Resistance Training [11:44] Keith says: So I am a 48 YO male. 5-11 200 15-16 bf I follow a higher red meat diet 180-200g of protien and 80-100 g of fat a then 80-100g unprocessed carbs. I had some blood work done and my ferritin came back 803. Which is concerning My iron was 98 TIBC 286 and transferrin saturation is 34. Hemoglobin 12.9 and hematocrit is 38.4. My PA thinks I have anemia. I have no symptoms of fatigue but she is referring me to a hematologist. Would heavy resistance training have any affect on ferritin levels? searching the innerwebs I saw a few mentions of inflammation from heavy resistance training causing elevated levels and one should take 48-72 off from heavy training before blood tests. Any thoughts on resting then retesting my ferritin? 2. Electrolytes Before or After Workout? [14:15] David says: Dear Robb, I'm writing from hot, humid Singapore. I'm 54 years old and work out in the cooler early mornings before work. 60-75 min workouts of running, sprinting and/or bodyweight workouts. I'm a big fan of LMNT Citrus Salt and find that I perform and recover better using it. My normal routine is to drink one stick immediately upon waking, then get after it. I always end my workouts drenched in sweat. Is it better to wait until after my workout to replace my lost electrolytes? I would consume one before/one after - except that importing LMNT into Singapore is expensive! I appreciate any insight, Robb. I love your work, dude. Sincerely, David LMNT Homebrew Guide https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0052/6434/3074/files/9_Simple_Electrolyte_Homebrew_Recipes_-_Elemental_Labs.pdf 3. Post Covid Hair Loss & Food Aversions [16:46] Shannon says: Hello Rob & Nikki! I had covid at the beginning of April 2021. I had a very easy time with it, likely thanks to 10 years of being careful about my diet & taking a preventative approach to my health (thanks to info from you guys & many others in the paleo/keto space). I had a slight fever on & off for about 10 days, a migraine (which isn’t uncommon for me), & fatigue. My appetite was suppressed for many days & when it came back I wasn’t craving the foods I should be eating. In fact, my favorite foods which are steaks & beef, still aren’t as appealing as they used to be. Meat in general, I am not craving but I do make myself eat it. I take quality supplements, that contain zinc. Do you have another suggestions for how to repair my taste buds? I also have started to lose some hair. Apparently this is common 3-4 months after covid. I am praying it stops soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Your work has definitely helped me get through the “pandemic” & I rock my HRR t shirt on many of my walks! Thanks for all you do! -Shannon 4. How To Get Young Kids To Try New Foods [23:58] Scott says: Robb, I've been following you for years, since about 2009. The amount of knowledge you have is impressive and I never get tired of listening to you, although i do miss the good ole days with Greg Everett. I never adopted the paleo diet because I have never had any health issues but I am now looking for some advice. My 4 year son is showing asthma like symptoms and I think it is due to his diet. We have tried to get him to eat healthier but he always gags when he tries something new. Do you have any book suggestions or advice for me to help my son eat new foods? I understand you're a busy guy so I don't expect a response. I just had to ask you because I really value your opinion/experience. Thanks for all you do. Scott 5. Methane Mitigation [30:17] Nicholas says: Dear Robb Wolf, I recently read Sacred Cow and found it absolutely brilliant. I am trying to deepen my understanding of regenerative agricultural practises with a view to one day starting my own farm. I have a question regarding cattle feed additives for methane mitigation. On a recent MeatRx podcast, Shawn Baker asked Dr. Frank Mitloehner about his work on feed additives and whether they are required in regenerative systems. Dr. Mitloehner says “grazing animals are currently the greatest challenge with respect to enteric methane because they are not as accessible. […] Some thoughts are to include some active ingredients into the salt lick or into the water that the animals drink. Vaccination is another possibility.” Here is a link to his full answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K31OZHUtvEg&t=2880s Do you agree with Dr. Mitloehner that these kinds of additives are necessary? I was under the impression (from your work and his) that enteric methane was not something to worry about when animals are well managed in concert with the surround ecosystem. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the issue. Thank you so much in advance for your time! Kind regards, Nicholas Harley P.S. Sacred Cow has changed my life and the lives of many of my friends and family. Thank you! Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. You can find the transcript on the blog post for this episode at https://robbwolf.com/2021/09/03/methane-mitigation-kids-trying-new-foods-covid-food-aversions-thrr086/ | |||
| High Fat Food Study, Electrolytes For Long Flights, Dropping Sugar Increased Cholesterol | THRR085 | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:42:00 | |
Can I Ignore This Study, Thoughts and Feedback on IF, LMHR, High Blood Pressure From Salt Consumption, Electrolytes and Long Haul Flights Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: leaky vaccines, super-spreads, and variant acceleration 1. Can I ignore this study? [19:10] Hi Robb and Nicki, Your podcast is still one of my favourite podcasts :) I did post my question on the Healthy Rebellion and had some helpful thoughts from other members but I wondered if it might be an interesting one to discuss on the podcast: Context: I eat a reasonably high fat meat based diet due to Sjogrens Syndrome having majorly affected my gut. Before I figured out what I could tolerate I lost a lot of weight and was actually warned my heart was under strain and beating too slowly, and I could die if I caught the normal flu. Now I have the weight back on and my heart is back to normal. So when I read things like this I sort of worry, and then talk myself out of worrying after remembering that mouse models aren't always translatable and so many studies have limitations in other ways. Any way, here's a discussion of the study. I haven't been able to get access to the full journal article. Thanks :) 2. Thoughts and Feedback on IF [21:58] I'm a long time listener and just wanted to give some feed back and thoughts on my own experiences. Recently you mentioned the mistakes many are making with doing intermittent fasting or one meal a day with muscle loss etc. I can say from my own experiences as a 49 year old man I tried it and it was magical at first but then I did lose muscle and strength and have gone back to a lower carb paleo/ancestral diet and feel much better. Strength, muscle tone, energy, libido, etc.. I think maybe the intermittent fasting thing has become or taken over from the CR or calorie restriction group with many or all of the usual side effects. Obviously fasting and intermittent fasting are great tools especially if some one is over weight or diabetic but we can look at fasting in religions and see that there are probably reasons its only certain times of the year. I don't know just wanted to hear your thoughts and say you as usual were right on. A recent Harvard study show exercise and not fasting is probably the key to health and longevity. Who would have thought that eating real food and moving was healthy? 3. LMHR [26:52] I'm a 42 year old male personal trainer in Texas. I'm 5'8", about 170 pounds and stay at around 5-8% body fat. I've been in pretty much the same shape for about a decade. About 3 years ago I learned about Dave Feldman's work after being denied life insurance for having high cholesterol. Initially I was worried since my total cholesterol had always been around 200, LDL 130 and HDL 80 with low triglycerides. But suddenly my total cholesterol had jumped to 380, LDL to 280 and HDL to 98 still with low triglycerides around 70. The only change to my diet had been to completely cut out all processed sugar and other processed carbs. Up to that point I'd been eating a pretty low carb diet but would still occasionally indulge in ice cream or something my wife baked. But after reading Nina Teicholz, Wired to Eat, Gary Taubes, etc, I wanted to see what a year with absolutely no cheating would feel like. About 4 months into this experiment I saw my cholesterol had skyrocketed and learned that I was an LMHR. This of course sent me on a journey down the cholesterol rabbit hole which as you know leads to dozens of other tunnels. Anyway its really interesting that literally the only change I made was cutting junk out completely and this was the result. Btw I've had 2 NMR tests, both had my particle number above 3000. My IR score was 25. They showed that have about 75% large type A LDL which are not associated with atherosclerosis. I've checked my insulin, homocysteine, hsCRP, LPa, and other markers all which have remained optimal. I lift, sprint, row and run. I eat lots of beef and lamb, low carb veggies and fruit. Conventional medicine says I'm at much higher risk for heart disease. Because I cut out sugar? Should we not paying more attention to LDL size or is it possible in an otherwise healthy individual, high LDL may not matter? 4. High Blood Pressure From Salt Consumption? [34:56] My diet, exercise, and the like all need work, but I'm wondering, generally, is there a scientific way of determining if high blood pressure is from salt consumption? I know you're kind of on the supplemental end of the electrolytes, and it makes total sense for folks out there, in ketosis, and sweating... it's something I intend on doing more of. Is there a way of actually knowing how much salt you're holding onto, so you know you need to supplement or cut back? 5. Electrolytes & Long haul flights [39:04] Hello! I’m lucky enough to be traveling soon and have 2 x 15 hour flights with a 4 hour break between. I plan to stay low carb for the duration of the trip by bringing my own food, but I’m wondering how long haul flights might affect my electrolyte requirements? I currently feel best with an average of 3 LMNT packs per day - should I just maintain that or might I need more or less? Thanks so much, Karyn Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Carnivore Lactose Tolerance, Ancestral Food Suitability, Gut Health After C. Diff. | THRR084 | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:45:36 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: 1. How to Heal Your Gut after C. Diff [19:51] Kristen says: Hello, I'm not sure if I'm sending my question to the right place - sorry! I've been a follower of Robb's since 2012 when I first read The Paleo Solution. Loved it! My family and I have been paleo ever since. Love the Citrus Salt LMNT packets and wear my LMNT Founders shirt all the time. As soon as I finish up law school and have a little more in my bank account, I'll sign up for the healthy rebellion! My question is about healing your gut after C. Diff. My mom was diagnosed in April and was on what the doctor called "sledgehammer" types of antibiotics through July. She just got the "all clear" from the infection, however, all of the symptoms remain. It is debilitating and she is miserable. Nothing stays in, and I doubt she's absorbing much nutrients. The medical professionals were fantastic at diagnosing and treating, but they haven't provided any guidance on how to heal her gut. What do you recommend? I've recently started her on beef organ supplements (liver, tripe, spleen, and colostrum), but I'm not sure what else to do. Any ideas would be great! Thank you. Digestive Health with REAL Food-Agalee Jacobs Healthy Gut, Healthy You-Dr Ruscio 2. Fasted Exercise Effect On Lipid Panel [23:07] Mary says: What effect might cardio exercise have on a lipid panel? I was curious to find out how microalbumin would be affected by HIIT the day before (8:30 a.m.) and cardio the morning of (6:00 a.m.). My PCP had told me years ago exercise would raise it, so I haven't done any strenuous exercise within 48 hours of lab testing. Since this test was done by my functional medical doctor and not my PCP, I decided to do the experiment since I wouldn't be pressured to start taking an ACE inhibitor again (I've been medication-free for over a year, choosing a functional medical/lifestyle approach to solve the root cause). Lab tests were done at 7:45 a.m. To my surprise, microalbumin was the lowest it's ever been, and wouldn't even be measured by my PCP. However, my lipid panel was thrown off, raising triglycerides (from 38 to 88) and LDL (91 to 134). Interestingly HDL went down from 100 to 87. I'm not that worried about my results, as my ratios are still good, but I'm wondering if the exercise could have caused these changes. I am concerned that my PCP would want me back on a statin. Precision Health Reports: https://precisionhealthreports.com/ Order assessments: https://precisionhealthreports.com/order-assessments CODE: ROBBWOLF for 10% off any Precision Health Report 3. Lactose intolerance [29:07] Clint says: Hey guys! I’ll keep this brief (ha!) - I’ve been a long time listener and I think you’ve answered 5 of my submitted questions over the years, so thanks for that! This question pertains to lactose intolerance. I developed lactose intolerance sometime in the first two years of college. When it first hit me, I would use the lactase pills so that I could eat pizza and ice cream. As the years went by and I read Cordain’s book and yours, I kicked out dairy altogether. I tried ice cream a handful of times after a few years of grain and gluten free eating but even the lactase pill wouldn’t cut it. Fast forward to 2020- for no other reason than curiosity I went full carnivore. I did this for 2-3 months and felt great (other than high intensity exercise being cut way back- I prefer glucose for high intensity work). During my carnivore days I brought back low fat yogurt, cheese, and some milk. To my utter surprise I had no dairy digestive issues. After my carnivore experiment I reintroduced starchy veggies, fruit, and some soaked oats. Just a week off of carnivore, my lactose intolerance came right back. My question is if you’ve heard of anything like this and if you have any guess as to the mechanisms involved? Healed gut allowing proper dairy absorption? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys! 4. Blood fat and bad bugs in my microbiome [34:06] Scotti says: Hi! I recently participated in a two week blood sugar/blood fat and microbiome test with Zoe. I’m a 50 year old female. My blood sugar is amazing for my age but my blood fat is quite terrible meaning that fat stays in my blood for a very long time after eating. In addition my microbiome is filled with bad bugs associated with visceral fat. This surprised me as I eat mainly paleo and avoid processed foods and take probiotics regularly. Do you have any suggestions for what to do to get the bad bugs out and the good bugs in? I exercise regularly and have been fit most of my life. Having changed nothing my body fat composition has increased significantly in the last two years. Yes am in menopause so some of that is to be expected but I am always looking to stay as strong and fit as possible. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. 5. Ancestral eating/ancestry [39:54] Meghan says: Hi! I’ve been following your podcast for several years, including bingeing most of the Paleo Solution Podcast episodes. I absolutely love your work and podcasts, they have been vital in shifting my relationship with food back to a place of focus on health instead of weight. I have a question(and I hope it makes sense) : do you think one’s receptivity to certain foods is linked to the ways that our particular ancestors ate? Like people from areas with more tropical fruits might be less sensitive to those sugars than someone of primarily Northern European heritage that thrives on very low carb/keto like myself? Would some indigenous populations in the US be more likely to tolerate corn and beans in a healthy way than someone from an area that didn’t have those foods until recent history? I’ve been trying to do some digging on this and haven’t ever found specifics on one’s particular genetics playing a role and would love to hear your perspective. Share the episode! If something in this show helped you please share the episode with your friends! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| DNA Testing For Ideal Diet/Exercise, Nitrates/Nitrites, “Normal” Blood Pressure | THRR083 | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:38:00 | |
DNA Testing For Ideal Diet/Exercise, Body Composition Scales, Nitrates/Nitrites, Calcium Intake, What is "Normal" Blood Pressure? Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: After being dismissed by doctors, mom of child with Down syndrome makes a discovery 1. DNA Testing For Ideal Diet/Exercise [12:01] Trevor says: Dear Robb and Nicki, I really enjoy your podcast. I've gone from only listening when the topic looked interesting to listening to every episode because there's always something good or interesting. I appreciate your alls' free thinking mindset and news topics. I've also bought a big ol' box of LMNT and really like the Watermelon flavor. My question is about DNA testing. Do you think there's any value to having this done to determine ideal diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle cues? Or is trial and error a better route? If you think testing is valuable, is there a company you can recommend? Thanks, Trevor 2. Body Composition Scales [20:21] Danny says: Are any of the scales on the market that claim to measure your body composition worth looking into or are they all pretty much bullshit 3. Nitrates/Nitrites [24:44] Mackenzie says: I've been thinking about my Nitrate/Nitrite consumption lately. The ideas around Nitrate/Nitrite seems to be a bit confusing because it's present in natural foods but also added to processed foods. I eat a fair bit of Kimchi, some deli meat, condiments like Sriracha - in addition to loving things like beets, spinach, celery..etc. I don't appear to have any adverse reactions to Nitrate/Nitrite consumption, so with that said, would it be better for my overall health to cut out those more processed foods? Thanks! 4. Calcium Intake [29:04] Megan says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I love your show! I had a question regarding getting adequate calcium when not eating dairy. I eat a whole food diet, no processed foods (no gluten, dairy, soy, or corn). I eat lots of grass fed beef, organic chicken thighs, wild shrimp, and wild scallops. I do not eat sardines or fish bones though. Is it possible to get enough calcium when not consuming dairy products or fish bones? Thanks for your time! Megan 5. What is "Normal" Blood Pressure? [33:02] Amy says: Hey Guys! So I went to donate blood today and was refused because my blood pressure was too low. Eek! I usually run about 90-something over 60-something, which I realize is already pretty low. Today, I was 88/55, as measured by a machine and not manually by the lab tech. (Don't know if that makes it more or less accurate.) So it was what we might call "freakishly low," but the thing is, I FELT FINE. Physical energy was good, mental outlook was all right -- no issues. Nothing about how I felt all day would suggest that my BP was "too low." (I went to donate around 12pm.) So my question is, for a mostly low-carbing, very fit 35-year-old woman, what is a "normal" blood pressure, and more important, is BP another parameter we should add to blood glucose, HbA1C, triglycerides, and other markers whose "normal" ranges are based on the sedentary, sick, and inflamed masses and therefore reflect what's *common* more than what's normal/optimal? (I'm reminded of how Robb's wife's ob/gyn was surprised at what a relatively "easy" pregnancy she had. Well, yeah, compared to all the walking, talking chronic disease bags he/she normally sees, Nikki's health was off the charts. *Of course* she had a better time of it.) I do realize that when it comes to BP, there *is* such a thing as too low, but I'm wondering what that is, as long as someone feels no adverse effects. (Kind of like glucose...I've tested and seen myself in the mid-to-high 60s and felt FINE. Yay, fat adaptation.) Hunter-gatherers as models in public health Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Lean Mass Hyper Responder, Bile Reflux, Diverticulitis Recovery | THRR082 | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:54:48 | |
A2 Milk for Kids; Lean Mass Hyper Responder with Type 1 Diabetes; Fucoxantin and CLA for Fat Loss; Bile reflux, Gallbladder, Woe; Post-Diverticulitis Recovery Diet Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: "A phenomenon called “original antigenic sin” (OAS) was firstly proposed by Francis 6 in 1960. This phenomenon occurs in the second exposure of the immune system to a similar pathogen to which it has previously been exposed. In this situation, the immune system progresses to the memory response, generating cross-reactive antibodies that may not be effective against the new pathogen. 7 In addition, it has been speculated that overproduction of memory B cells could compromise the activation of naïve B cells capable of producing efficient and novel antibodies. 8 In this way, OAS can trigger immune evasion of the emerging variants in those who had been affected by or vaccinated against former versions of the pathogen. In the context of coronaviruses, cross-neutralization is a rare event, but cross-reactivity in antibody binding to spike protein is common in SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV. 9 Furthermore, some degrees of cross-reactivity have also been demonstrated between seasonal coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2. 10 Aydillo et al 11 reported a strong back-boosting of antibodies in SARS-CoV-2–infected patients previously infected with human β-coronaviruses. Interestingly, a negative correlation was observed between pre-exposure to human β-coronaviruses and induction of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, mentioning the reduction of de novo humoral immune response and occurrence of OAS in patients with pre-existing immunity against related coronaviruses. 11 The impact of OAS in developing vaccines is of paramount interest. The hypothesis of antigenic distance was proposed to explain how the efficacy of vaccines could be influenced by the difference or relatedness of prior vaccinations. This hypothesis is substantially evident in the case of dengue fever-related vaccine research. Once an individual is immunized against a dengue virus variant, the booster shot for the second variant is unlikely to be successful because it triggers only the original neutralizing antibodies rather than effective antibodies for the new variant. 12" 1. A2 Milk for Kids [20:08] Nate says: Hi Robb, my wife is wondering if A2 would be better for our son than nut milks. I couldn’t find anything on your site about A2 milk, but searching online have found that it lacks A1. We give our kid nut milks for calcium, but have been reading that nut milks are estrogenic, so are looking for other calcium sources. I read the paleo solution 12 years ago and know how you treated dairy in the book. My gut feeling is that A2 milk is from cows where A1 has been bread out, but it is still dairy and should be avoided. Any thoughts on A2 milk and if it is better than regular dairy? Thank you. -Nate Milk proteins and human health: A1/A2 milk hypothesis 2. Lean Mass Hyper Responder with Type 1 Diabetes [22:59] Alex says: Hi Robb, Thanks for your podcast with Bill Cromwell and specifically for the deep dive into LMHR. Actually I wish the dive was even deeper, hence the discussion and questions below :-) I am a 50 year old male. Have been following low carb (progressively from low carb to mostly keto to mostly red meat with occasional vegetables and berries) for the last 6 years. I developed Type 1 Diabetes when I was 33 after 13 years on SAD and 20 years on the Soviet Union diet (whatever that was). I am pretty active: kettlebells a couple of times a week, tennis a couple of times a week and soccer a couple of times a week. To play back on your frequently asked question: “How do you look, how do you feel, how do you perform?”: - I look great (5’ 11’’, 165 lbs), very lean, toned muscles - I feel great - I play soccer with a number of 20 year olds and I’m able to outlast many of them in terms of my energy and fitness. I didn’t get into sports until my late 20s. What I’m describing is not different at all from other LMHRs who seem to be actually feeling and performing even better. Ok, fine — looking better too! So clearly LMHR is a phenotype, which on the surface seems to be selecting for great health and athletic performance at the expense of our ability to survive during ice age, since we can’t store enough fat to save our lives! At the same time, we all have high LDL — a dubious metric that the Pharma industry is obsessed over because of the correlation it has with the health of a completely different phenotype. Is it even desirable for LMHRs to have a low LDL? Now, this doesn’t mean that I don’t take you, Bill Cromwell or Peter Attia seriously. I do and, hence, I’m concerned. So is there another evolutionary trade-off? Is the payoff for our excellent health and performance is that we will all die early from the heart disease? Assuming that high LDL is definitely bad for us, what sort of changes in lifestyle, nutrition or medication would you recommend? For me personally (keep in mind that I have T1D), my average HbA1c went from 6.7 to low 5.7 and my average LDL went from 149 to 361 after switching to low carb. Is it possible to achieve both low A1c and LDL? Thanks again for all your and Nicki’s work! -Alex 3. Fucoxantin and CLA for Fat Loss? [32:02] Christina say: Hi Robb and Nikki! I’ve been a fan and have followed since 2011. Started my health journey with your book, Rob, Paleo Solutions! It changed my life forever! Now I’m a science nerd.. lol. Anyway, what are your thoughts on CLA supplements used for inhibiting fat storage and also for helping to rid the fat in the cells? It seems to be a craze with certain companies selling it with a ton of testimonials that this stuff really works. I’m very skeptical. Also, how about Fucoxanthin? Does it help with brown fat creation within the body? How beneficial are these 2 types of supplements when it comes to aiding your body in fat loss? Thanks so much for all you do… I would not be where I am TODAY, without you! Fucoxantin: a treasure from the sea 4. Bile reflux, Gallbladder, Woe [40:16] Phoenix says: Dear Robb and Nicki, I've been a listener and reader ever since holy cats days in college, 10 years ago. Three years ago I needed gallbladder surgery. I had very few side effects, as I eat pretty healthy. But, I was also struggling with alcohol and in a difficult relationship. Both got the boot around seven months ago, but due to personal stuff with the breakup, I was under a huge amount of stress. Suddenly, I had bile reflux. It's a frigging nightmare. I now take sucralfate and a bile binder but they are horrible to time well because I need a small snack when I wake up or else I'm queasy. Red meat and pork often set me off with heartburn. I used to eat tons of veggies but too many of those hurt my stomach now. I know I need more protein. It feels like one extra bite is the difference between puking at 3am and being ok. I'm 5'5" and an out-of-shape 150 lbs. I feel like a tick, with a chonky belly and skinny limbs. I just had bloodwork done and my white cell count and platelets are low (2.4 and 50). My cholesterol is on the higher side, but my glucose and A1C are normal. I don't know what to do. Plus, my emotional trigger for sobering up was my ex's drunken behavior. No more ex, and I'm trying to find healthy outlets for my ADD/depression-tending mind so I don't hit the bottle. Are there any recommendations you might have for physically rebuilding? Thank you, from a longtime fan, Phoenix 5. Post-Diverticulitis Recovery Diet [48:05] Sarah says: Hi Robb & Nicki, My husband ended up in hospital last June with what eventually turned out to be diverticulitis. This came completely out of the blue as he'd always had a pretty stellar gut beforehand. After he was discharged he did not have the recovery we expected and eventually ended up on a second round of antibiotics and a liquid diet again. The standard recommendation after diverticulitis is to gradually increase fibre content and a diet low in fibre is cited as the cause of it. This was definitely not the case for my husband as he was eating a lot of fibre before his hospital admission. After some dietary experiments, we have since realised that he can now only tolerate a very small amount of it or he ends up in pain. His current diet consists of white rice for carbs, traditional home-cooked dishes minus the vegetables (he's from South-East Asia), plus beef and fish. Unfortunately, he still hasn't managed to regain all of the weight and muscle that he lost. For some context, he's in his early 40s, about 5'10" and weighs about 143 lbs. He's very active, works out regularly and has a decent amount of muscle on his upper body. Do you have any recommendations on the most suitable diet for him to follow (he also can't tolerate dairy) and is there anything he should definitely avoid? He's tried some weight gain powders recently but they seem to cause him pain as does some forms of physical exercise and movement. Is there any way that he can fully recover from this? Many thanks, Sarah Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Milk Weight Gainer, Soy Based Cleaner, Saw Palmetto Supplement | THRR081 | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:37:00 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: A metabolomics comparison of plant‑based meat and grass‑fed meat indicates large nutritional differences despite comparable Nutrition Facts panels 1. Low Iron Diet [15:15] Shawn says: Hey Robb and Nicki, About 18 months ago I found out I have hemochromatosis. I've been getting blood letting since and have my iron under 50 now. My question is about diet. Obviously my doctor doesn't want me eating alot of red meat, organ meat, or high iron seafoods. Am I going to start getting deficient in vitamins and nutrients (B12 etc.) Is there anything I can do diet wise to try and replace the vitamins and nutrients? Can you do a carnivore or Paleo diet without eating alot of red meat? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm confused as the best way to optimize my specific dietary needs. Thank you so much for the podcast and everything you two do. Shawn 2. Using Milk for Calorie Surplus to Gain Weight [19:01] Andy says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I'm a new Healthy Rebellion member and love it. I'm 42, 5'6" and weigh 140. Followed Robb since 5+ years of crossfit in my mid-30s. I have maybe 5 pounds of fat I could lose around my waste. Eat low carb and zero sugar...mostly meat/eggs, fruit and nuts. No "comorbidities". I don't have a big appetite and my body defaults to 135-140 lbs. My parents are also really small. I've been thinking a lot about the importance of strength/muscle mass and aging. My dad has dropped probably 20 lbs and all of his muscle from early 60s to mid 70s. He's not physically active. Over the next few years I would like to get my weight up to a lean 155-160 and maintain at that weight as long as possible. If I starting aging at 135 lbs then I'm going to be in trouble. I've begun a Starting Strength style linear progression with the basic barbell lifts. Lift 3x per week and add weight to the bar each time. I have a real hard time eating enough meat to maintain the calorie surplus it's going to take to gain the weight. I don't want to do it via carbs (rice/pasta/etc). I digest whole milk fine. What are your thoughts on drinking 24-32 oz of milk per day to gain weight? Does pasteurized vs raw matter? Thoughts on long-term consumption? I'll probably have to keep it up to keep the weight on. Any other suggestions to add 300-500 calories to my diet besides "suck it up" and eat more? Thanks. Andy 3. Will Soy Based Bath Cleaner Affect My Backsquat? [23:17] Kie says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Your podcast is great, it's changed the way I live my life for the better. Quick question if I may. My wife wants to switch to a soy based bath cleaner because it's good for the environment. Are the Xenoestrogens and Phytoestrogens leeched into my bathwater from this product going to affect my backsquat progress? Thanks! Kie (Tokyo, Japan) http://www.iherb.com/Bio-Kleen-Soy-Cream-Cleaner-Kitchen-and-Bath-32-fl-oz-946-ml/23967 4. Saw Palmetto Supplement - Hoax Or Real Deal? [26:56] Jared says: Hey Robb, I understand you get a lot of questions thrown your way, and often times most of my questions are answered from listening to the podcast or doing a little digging. But, every once in a while I get a question that causes me to ponder, "I wonder what Robb's opinion is?" A friend asked me if I know anything about Saw Palmetto, as he noticed it in a supplement called Ageless Male. I didn't know anything, but did some Googling and noticed that it's touted for its prostate and hormonal benefits (including testosterone support and improved muscle strength). Seems just as effective as deer antler velvet to me. Anyway, what feedback could you provide as to how beneficial this could be for my aging 50 year old friend? Anything is greatly appreciated. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11337315/ 5. A Kids Audiobook Series, PMR & Keto, and Mouthwash [29:23] Tamara says: Hi there, Nikki, you mentioned some audio book series you're listening to with your girls. What were they again? Also, is there any information on how keto or carnivore can help PMR? One last super random question, what do you guys think about mouth wash? Yay or Nay? Thanks for all of your help. Tammy Schmidt Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Thin Stools, Pitting Edema, Nicotine and Caffeine | THRR080 | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:51:47 | |
Thin Stools, Long-term Propecia Use, Berberine on Paleo, Pitting Edema, Nicotine and Caffeine Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: When it comes to carbon capture, tree invasions can do more harm than good
1. Thin Stools [26:11] Tracey says: Hi Robb and Nicki- I hope you and the girls are both well. I’m somewhat of a new listener, having tuned in at some point during the covid closure and am now a faithful listener. Thank you for sharing your kindness and wisdom each week. I have a streak of celiac issues on my fathers side of the family and suspect that I have at least a sensitivity myself. I am 32 years old, and on/off the gluten free wagon. I struggle with the planning aspect and maybe more so struggle with speaking up about my intolerance in social and shared family meal settings. I apologize if this information can be found elsewhere but I do have a lingering but embarrassing question to ask. I find that the girth of my stools vary greatly and I’m wondering if gluten is the culprit. My suspicion is that when I consume gluten, somehow my stool becomes thin (maybe the diameter of a nickel or quarter) and quite long. Other times my stool is not thin and is quite regular. I don’t know if this is a simple yes, x causes y scenario, or if it is a confirmation bias where I am looking to be correct in finding the cause when I may need to be concerned about something else. Sorry to be the one to bring up poo! It has been concerning me and I am relieved to have found a place for this question! Thank you, Tracey https://www.continence.org.au/bristol-stool-chart 2. Long-term Propecia use? [29:51] You guys are das bomb. I have been taking propecia (or the generic equivalent) for about 8 years for male pattern baldness. It hasn't brought my hair back, but it seems to have slowed the progression of my hair loss to a near stop. I eat a paleo diet, do crossfit usually twice a week, and get adequate sleep. I don't have any health issues. I'm wondering whether you are aware of any long-term health concerns from using propecia. My doctor doesn't have any concerns, but I wonder. I would hate to be doing long-term harm to myself, just for the vanity of keeping my hair. On the other hand, I have a funky-looking head, so the shaved head look is probably not for me. Thanks very much. Brendan Finasteride side effects: https://www.healthline.com/health/finasteride-oral-tablet 3. Berberine on Paleo? [32:53] Love the podcast, long time listener first time question. I've recently come across a supplement called berberine. The research suggests its good for clearing blood glucose by making you more insulin sensitive. Some studies go as far as to say its comparable to metformin. My question is, given I'm on a paleo lifestyle, does berberine have a place in my diet? I'm thinking it could help clear some glucose when levels rise due to a higher protein meal and even when having sweet potatoes and bananas post training? thanks Lee Metformin and berberine, two versatile drugs in treatment of common metabolic diseases 4. Pitting edema [41:01] I love the show, books, keto masterclass and now the rebellion online. Keep up the great work. I was just wondering what the best way to tackle pitting edema? Here’s the background. I’m a decently lean 36 year old male that has been eating a low carb diet for 3 years with several years of paleo before that. No underlying health conditions. No meds. Protein is on point with 170-210 g per day. I weigh 195-200lbs. I use sodium in my water (I just order lmnt after the release of grapefruit). I lift weights 3-4x per week, HIRT 1x per week, sauna 3x per week and walk a minimum of 10k per day. Edema seems worsen in the heat. Sock marks remain in my lower legs for over an hour at times. I have it in my arms as well. I have a couple varicose veins. Any insight would be great! Thank you. Keep up the awesome work. 5. Nicotine and caffeine [45:38] Thanks, Darwin S. 50mg caffeine every 2 hrs, shift to 1-2mg nicotine within 3 hrs of sleep period. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming very soon... | |||
| What's Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk? A Discussion With Dr. Bill Cromwell | Salty Talk 033 | THRR | 02 Jul 2021 | 01:57:38 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes:When would you consider using medication (statin and/or PCSK9 inhibitor)? [12:39] How much are results affected by recent behavior? [27:48] What trends can we expect with dietary changes, such as switching to keto? [34:12] What's the best way to share Precision Health results with your doctor? [48:29] What do you think of lean mass hyper-responders? [1:02:44] How big a risk is high particle number by itself, and what's best way to reduce that number? [1:12:56] What do you think of the the homeoviscous adaptation to dietary lipids (HADL) model paper? [1:28:55] What's the difference between the Diabetic Risk Report and Cardiometabolic Risk Report [1:34:41] What if you're stuck with basic conventional lipid testing? [1:40:20] Will there be an option to upload your own data to generate reports for those in other countries that can't get a blood draw order directly? [1:47:46] Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Linoleic Acid, Saturated Fat Type 1, Migraine with Aura | THRR181 | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:39:25 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic:Lab-Grown Meat’s Carbon Footprint Potentially Worse Than Retail Beef Show Notes:How to LOWER LDL on Keto. No meds! Migraine Prevention through Ketogenic Diet: More than Body Mass Composition Changes Questions:
Linoleic Acid Gerry writes: Rob and Nickie.. Fellow Montanans here.. from the Kalispell area snd have seen you both around town! Hope you are enjoying Bozo town, you will definitely get more sunshine there.. My wife and I have been avoiding seed oils for several years now. Recently, I heard Dr.Mercola speak about the dangers of linoleic acid. He urged everyone to avoid bacon and eggs from conventionally fed chickens and pigs. He stated that the soy and corn fed to these animals contains seed oils and is stored in muscle and fat.. When we eat bacon or eggs we are loading up on toxic fats! I have not heard others warn of this danger, even high profile carnivore advocates.. I have been carnivore for over a year and noticed much less joint pain and substantial weight loss ., Bacon and eggs are a major part of my diet! It’s is disheartening to think of avoiding them. What do you two think about this??
Saturated Fat for Type 1 Will writes I'm a 51 y/o type 1 diabetic. I'm 5'10" and 170 lbs. I'm also very lean and carry a healthy amount of muscle mass. Since I'm wholly reliant on exogenous insulin, I'm hyper aware of my own insulin sensitivity, or lack thereof. Every time I eat a large bolus of saturated fat, especially beef, my insulin sensitivity drops dramatically and I end up taking 2 - 3 times the amount of insulin for a known food than normal. The worst food offenders are saturated fat + starch combinations like steak and potato or coconut curry and rice. Even if I restrict the carbs completely, large doses of saturated fat leave me chasing blood sugars and often injecting large doses of insulin to counteract the high glucose levels. Aside from limiting intake of beef, lamb, and other meats containing lots of saturated fat, what proteins would you rely on for health and body composition?
Migraine with Aura Renea writes: My daughter has suffered from monthly migraines since the age of 2. She vomits every-time. Around the age of 8 she began getting migraines with aura and the vomiting went from one occurrence to 6-15 hours long. She is now 12, almost out of puberty and still suffers from auras. We have tried a lot of functional medicine but can’t seem to find many answers. Her neurologist wants to put her on anti seizure meds but we have put it off due to the side effects of that class of drug. Preventative drugs are not favored either due to the side effects. I too suffer from auras but only get them when I workout at 100% (CrossFit causes many of my auras and have since stopped CF) I try to workout at 80% to prevent them. Any advice how to prevent auras with migraine?
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| Juicing for GERD, Dark Beer, Chin-ups | THRR079 | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:52:10 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: https://www.q13fox.com/news/fallen-seattle-officer-was-a-real-life-wonder-woman? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerefolin 1. Benefit to a Smaller IF Window? [19:19] Max says: Dearest Robb & Nicki, I've been making my way through the podcast archive and to my recollection have yet to come across the answer to this quandary. I've been practicing intermittent fasting for about 5 months now, sometimes ketogenic with minimal fat intake in the morning, sometimes full-on starvation mode. Generally I break my fast between 2-3 in the afternoon and get my last bite of the day in by 8:30 or so. I recall hearing John Berardi talk about his period of IF experimentation and mentioning that sometimes he would limit his food intake window to as little as two hours or one heaping, Spartan-esque meal. Do either of you have an opinion regarding the potential benefit or detriment of such a small eating window? When I've tried to limit myself to cramming in 90-95% of my unfasted calorie intake, which is 100% of my protein/carb intake, into a single meal or two small meals in just a couple of hours, I find myself really having to shovel it in. Either feeling too full to take in the amount of calories that I feel I need, especially if it's a particularly active day or week. Logic leads me to believe I shouldn't trade a smaller window of eating for packing my stomach so full of quality grub that I don't feel like moving afterwards. I may have just answered my own question. Thanks for all of the effort you guys put into sharing positive tips and information with the portion of us willing to listen. Cheers! -Max 2. Juicing - GERD - Electrolytes [26:18] Cynthia says: Hi Robb & Nikki. I love your podcast and the work you do. It is refreshing to listen to someone who really tries to give unbiased information. I have 2 questions (if only one is allowed please pick either one. Thank you :)) 1. Should LMNT be drunk with meals? My thinking is that it may counteract stomach acid and exacerbate GERD. I do have reflux, so I am trying to not make it worse. 2. Have you watched "Super Juice Me" (it is a 2014 documentary where 8 people with 22 combined diseases get remarkably better with 28 days of juicing)? According to many people in the paleo/carnivore community drinking that amount of carbs/sugar/fructose would make you sick, yet people got better, not worse. I am trying to bounce my ideas with someone smarter and more knowledgeable than me. So if some people get better with fruit and vegetable juices only, and other people get better with a carnivore diet, do you see a reason why combining both approaches would be detrimental? For example, having a fresh-pressed fruit juice (or even a couple of oranges) with my steak. Thank you. 3. Roasted Unmalted Barley [32:56] Irvin says: Hi Robb & the Wolf Team I like the sound of your statements, and arguments, please keep it going. I am experimenting with Paleo/Primal/Bulletproof experience whilst unemployed (n=1), and I am loving it; however, I have a question regarding my love of Guinness as a drink (I live in Europe). I am interested to know the effects of 'Roasting' on unmalted barley (Main ingredient for Guinness)? I have read that it chars the sugars, and is high on the 'Lovibond Scale',but what does this mean in 'laymans' terms as compared to barley for beer per se, is it better than normal beer for consumption? I know that the beer is my choice, as opposed to wine for the better Paleo affect, I am just trying to challenge the 'low beer' scenario with drinking Guinness, as it is not the same as the light coloured beers, and I can't find the solution so, I am basically asking you guys for help :-) Whilst I am taking the liberty, would or, does toasting bread change its properties as a starch, or sugar significantly for the body? Thanking you in advance ........Irvin........ 4. Digestion Issues [41:46] Tom says: Hi Robb, love the podcast and thoughtful answers, I've always had digestion issues with gas and diarrhea and spent around 10 years of my adult life eating SAD with a lot of fast food. My wife and I lost a lot following ketogains and I got into single digit BF levels. The digestion issues didn't go away and out of an experiment on myself I shifted to a very low fat (40-60g/day) high carb (200-400g depending on activity from rice, potatoes, oats, and sourdough bread) diet while keeping my protein up between 1.2 and 1.5g/lb bodyweight. I don't notice a ton of difference in training, A1C is 5.1, fasting glucose always 85-96 if this makes a difference (never diagnosed with diabetes to be clear). The biggest change is that my digestion issues have gone away, but I miss the ribeyes and bacon I used to have. Is there something I should look at to be able to digest fat more effectively, or just accept that it's what my body seems to prefer? I really like the low carb community, but I feel like an outsider with the high carb intake. Thanks 5. Give Up on the Chin-Up? [45:58] Nicolle says: Have you ever witness a female who could not do a chin-up make it her goal to get one and succeed? How long did it take her? How did she do it? For me, this is the holy grail of body weight exercises and the last one I have to master. I've been trying (with the help of resistance bands, negatives and my trainer) for over a year now and I just don't feel like i'm going to get there. What strategies do you use?I I'm 5'8", 135 lbs and I can do 20 push-ups so I started with that. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you! Nicolle | |||
| FDA requiring Rx for NAC| Salty Talk 032 | THRR | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:30:53 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: 1. Rx required for N-AC Kelly says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Long time listener, first time question asker! I recently read an article by Dr. Mercola: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2021/05/15/nac-banned.aspx regarding the requirement that one may soon need a prescription for the amino acid trifecta N-Acetyl Cysteine. I have been taking this for a while just for general wellness but now I'm pretty bummed that I have to get a prescription, fill it at the pharmacy, and probably pay more for it now. I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether the juice is worth the squeeze? And of course I always love hearing some salty talk about why this is happening now when it was available OTC for almost 60 years. I guess those pharma guys and gals need more money? Thank you both for your level-headed, realistic and applicable-to-real-life-people health guidance. Your work is appreciated. NAC: A Natural Product So Powerful It Is Used in Hospitals Reduction in Ephedra Poisonings after FDA Ban Acetaminophen and the U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study Group: lowering the risks of hepatic failure Over-the-Counter Pain Medication Market will Exhibit a Steady 4.0% CAGR through 2028: Future Market Insights Use of N-acetylcysteine in clinical toxicology N-Acetylcysteine Improves Liver Function in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Active Component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2000–2017 Incidence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children: 2009–2018 N-acetylcysteine overdose after acetaminophen poisoning The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Testosterone Crash, Tight Muscles, Achy Body Post Partum | THRR078 | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:57:16 | |
What Crashes Testosterone, Tight Posterior Chain After Flag Football, Fasting & Eating Windows, My Achy Body, Having A Hard Time Getting In My Last Sleep Cycle Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: 1. What Crashes Testosterone? [23:45] Charlie says: Recently got a blood test showing very low testosterone - about a third of what it's been in the past few years. And I've been mopey and getting pudgier lately. Before I freak out and go to the doctor for shots, I want to figure out what I might've done to crash my T. Maybe you'll have some ideas from experience with athletes... In December I was on a vaguely paleo-like low calorie diet in solidarity with family. Starving through Christmas - not recommended! Didn't even lose any body fat. Sucktastic. New Years: Awesome late night party with lots of booze. T test about a week into January. Previously I'd been tested at 8:30am, but this time it was 11:45. Testosterone level changes throughout the day, right? How much does it typically vary? Same lab provider as last year. Are any of those plausible testosterone crashers? What other newbie mistakes do people make to make themselves less manly in the hormone department? 2. Tight Posterior Chain After Flag Football [28:23] Max says: Hi Robb and Nicky, I play flag football once a week in the warmer months, and I've noticed that after I play, for 3-4 days afterward, my posterior chain, but especially my hamstrings, are very tight - so much so that I can't do my usual gymnastic bodies stretching routines very well. And it's a bit of a positive feedback loop where because I am not able to stretch out as effectively each week, I'm getting a bit tighter every week. During the game itself I feel great (side note, used to need some carbs on game day to feel explosive since I usually eat keto, but since you started talking about electrolytes, I just supplement with LMNT and don't need the carbs, which is great). Do you have any advice on things to try to get my body more flag football ready? I'm 5'10 150lbs, 29 years old, eaten paleo for 10+ years, keto for last year or so. 3. Fasting & Eating Windows [31:42] Klaus says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Wanted to start off by thanking you for all the amazing content you put out every week. I’ve been following you since you did JRE. A little backstory on me: I am 22y/o, 5’7, 172 lbs (16% body fat), been active since I was a little kid playing competitive sports (BJJ the past 2.5 yrs). I eat pretty low carb (very fat adapted) , but eat carbs around training time which is mainly at night (carbs at night has improved my sleep massively). Anyways, I’ve been trying to get to 10-12% BF but have been struggling with it, lately (past 6mo) I’ve introduced eating whiting a window but it hasn’t worked for me as I somedays get home late from BJJ and feel like I have to eat. This has led me to have different eating windows the days I train. Would you say there is an negative impact if I have different eating windows from day to day, or would I still benefit from a 16 hr fast everyday regardless of the time I start and end eating? Is there another approach I can use to lean down besides this one? Thanks for your time, Klaus. 4. My Achy Body [38:26] Keslie says: Hello Robb and Nicki, I just recently started listening to your podcast and I am loving it, thank you for doing what you do. Your generally.. somewhat.. neutral stance on things is a great middle ground to the extremes we hear all of the time. About my achy body... I am a 33 year old CrossFit hasbeen, I competed on a team in 2013 and 2015 and have since opened my own affiliate. As an ex-athlete I know how demanding a full on CrossFit routine can be on the body so at our gym we tend to lay back, enjoy the ride and take our time. This is important for you to know that when I say I "do CrossFit a couple of times a week" it doesn't mean I DO CROSSFIT... I listen to my body, modify what I need to and do what I can. I am also 4 month postpartum with my first baby. Since having him my achy joints I have always lived with have seemed to get worse and worse to the point where they wake me up in the night more than my baby does. When I stand from sitting for any amount of time I have to limp for 10-20 steps so that my ankles and hips can catch up... I look as if I am 75+ when I get up off the ground! I eat a whole foods diet and enjoy "foods" like Rebel ice cream 2-3 times a week. The food I eat that comes in a package is usually things like sprouted flax breads some nut butters, maybe some lunch meat or chicken apple sausage. I don't pay much attention to how much I eat since I am exclusively breastfeeding and want to make sure I am not restricting at all. I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full. My meat comes from a local grass fed grass finished farm, my eggs come from my backyard chickens.. I'd say overall I choose the foods that are best for me and my babies development. So... what's causing this achy body of mine??? My movement isn't too much... maybe too little?? I really just started getting back into "working out" since having my little one. An occasional hike, spin class or CrosssFit day is what I do on a not so regular basis. Am I missing some nutrient?? Should I stretch more... what gives? I feel like I focus on my nutrition to keep me healthy and happy, but my body is acting otherwise. Any advice??????? Thanks again for what you do, more people need to hear this shit! 5. Having A Hard Time Getting In My Last Sleep Cycle. [53:48] Alex says: Healthy Rebel Leaders, I keep waking up between 6 and 7 am after only sleeping 6.5 to 7 hours. I got to bed around 10:30pm-midnight, have no problems with sleep latency and sleeping throughout the night. I am familiar with many sleep protocols thanks to yourselves, Shawn Stevenson and others. This seems to be more common during the spring/summer months. I do have blackout curtains and keep the room cold. I'm 45 and I'm wondering if it has something to do with age, hormones, blood sugar dropping or if I should just try to go to bed earlier? I lose my edge and extra boost of physical/mental energy if I don't get around 8 hours of sleep. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Kids, Phones, Sex Trafficking | Salty Talk 031 | THRR | 28 May 2021 | 00:33:48 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes:https://fullmeasure.news/news/cover-story/sex-trafficking-05-13-2021 Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Fasting Inhibiting Muscle, No Sun For Pretty Skin, Using Mice For Diet Science | THRR077 | 21 May 2021 | 00:56:02 | |
Fasting Inhibit Muscle Growth; Controlling Insulin - Risk of Colon Polyps; Basement Dwelling = Pretty Skin; Neanderthals Carb Loaded, helping grow their big brains; Using Mice in Human Diet Experiments Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: Bret and Heather 80th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: What Covid Reveals About our Leaders1. Fasting inhibit muscle growth? [22:51] Sheila says: Hi Guys! I'm a 56 yr old woman, very lean and fit (5'5", 120 lbs). I do primarily weight lifting 6x/wk. I eat low carb/higher fat, mostly animal protein, above ground veggies, and healthy fats. I also do intermittent fasting... fasting between 16-20 hrs. I usually lift around 11:30am (I also do Kion Aminos before my workout (while fasted)), and have my first meal around 1pm (a post workout shake), and then 2 food meals. I do prioritize protein making sure to get enough (100-140g). I love my eating style and timing, but I'm wondering if the intermittent fasting could be slowing down muscle growth? I'm specifically trying to make Booty-gains, LOL... and it's going very slow despite training this muscle group 3x/wk. Not sure if it's just my age or what (and the fact that I sit all day other than my lifting and short walk after dinner), but I heard something in a podcast about it being better to eat more frequently for muscle growth...but I hope that's not the case because I love IF. Would love to hear your thoughts on this! Thank you so much! Shannon 2. Controlling Insulin - Risk of Colon Polyps [26:55] Shawn says: Hi Rob, Long time listener of the podcast. Have read both of your books and really enjoy your perspective on diet, training, and especially your jiu-jitsu journey. I myself started out with more of a powerlifting template around the age of 28. Currently I'm 41 and doing more of a crossfit type training session 2 to 3 times a week along with the "old man jiu-jitsu" twice a week. My question surrounds insulin and glucose levels and colon polyps. I had my first colonoscopy at 33 due to family history of colon cancer. They found 1 pre-cancerous polyp the first time around. Five years later they found 4. I recall Dr. Steven Gundry making the statement that he never saw a patient that had colon polyps that did not also have a high fasted insulin. My fasting glucose is usually in the upper 90's. Never had a fasted insulin test (but plan to). My hba1c has looked good at around 5.0. My diet is predominantly lower carb, but have always struggled with performance if I go too low. I've heard others recommend Metformin for helping keep glucose and insulin levels more in check as well. Just wanted to get your take on the relationship between glucose, insulin, and the risk of colon polyps / cancer. Love the Q/A format. Please keep doing what you're doing. BTW, would love to train BJJ with you if the opportunity ever arose. Shawn 3. Basement dwelling = Pretty skin? [32:56] Kristi says: Hi, love the podcast etc. So, I'm a 27 year old female. And I spent most of my youth (junior high, high school, up until I was about 25) fearing the sun and sunburn. I would obsessively wear sunscreen, and I was as white as a ghost. I did catch a couple bad burns in junior high, which horrified me at the time, I didn't want to become one of those monster grandmothers that they showed in the future face cameras. After a bit of college, I spent several years as a literal basement dweller -- I woke up in time to play World of Warcraft with my team at 5 pm. I even did most of my grocery shopping at night. However the problem with this was I was pretty depressed, and I soon learned that sunlight, and sleeping more, can be important factors. When I was about 25 I started coming around to my old enemy, The Sun. This year, my goal has been to get as much sun as possible during the short Canadian summer -- without burning -- and store up some vitamin D for winter. However, when I meet new people and reveal my age, they don't believe me, they think I'm 18 or 20. Was this because of my basement dwelling? Was I preventing wrinkles like they say? Should I even care, because I now know how wonderful the sun feels? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Maybe it's just genetics, my parents look pretty great and they are around 58. But still... I kind of like looking 20 years old. Thoughts? 4. "Neanderthals carb loaded, helping grow their big brains" [39:58] Chris says: I've been dabbling in the keto/paleo/carnivore world for several years. I lost 30 lbs after reading "Wired to Eat" just by eliminating grains. I'm not really strict right now, but I drank the carnivore Kool-Aid for a while and I believe eating nose-to-tail and perhaps a little bit of fruit and non-starchy vegetables is probably the best way for most people to eat. So when I read the article "Neanderthals carb loaded, helping grow their big brains" that someone posted on Facebook, it set me off just a bit. Their premise is that human brain development is a result of bacteria in our mouths converting starches into sugars (the only macronutrient that we do not need to survive) because our brains NEED glucose to grow, and not that: humans cooking and eating meat, fat and organs, which our bodies can readily digest and use without a bacterial go-between, caused our brains to grow. I need someone way smarter than me to argue this one... my emotions wouldn't allow me to have a civil discussion/debate. Thanks for all you do. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/05/neanderthals-carb-loaded-helping-grow-their-big-brains 5. Using Mice in Human Diet Experiments [47:34] Andrew says: In your opinion, is it ever valid to use Mice as good data for experiments revolving around human diets? I'm confused because they're used all the time, but i thought that mice naturally eat grains/oats/fruits. It seems to me that any time you feed them a diet involving meat proteins that it would be unnatural for them, and affect their bodies vastly differently than human bodies. Honestly though, i know nothing about "mouse biology", so i might be missing something obvious here. Seems to me like mice experiments involving diet in humans are totally useless. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Bariatric Carnivore, Early Puberty, Poo Frequency | THRR076 | 14 May 2021 | 00:48:07 | |
Bariatric Bypass RNY 2004 is Carnivore Safe to Follow with 18:6 Fasting, Early Puberty, Group B Strep in Pregnancy and Rebuilding Gut After IV Penecillin, Not Losing Fat, Poo Frequency Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: Origin of Covid — Following the Clues1. Bariatric Bypass RNY 2004 is Carnivore Safe to Follow with 18:6 Fasting [17:07] Judy says: Hello Mr Wolf, I am a 68 year old female, 167 lbs, on no medications who unfortunately had Bariatric surgery back in 2004. Since 2018 I started Keto to lose a regain of 52 lbs which I had been been trying to lose since 2011 by following Weight Watchers, many times!! After researching Ketogenic in January 2018 I became a lot smarter in knowing that the SAD way of eating was so wrong. I have recently transitioned over to Carnivore but have concerns on ratios of Protein to Fat. I do know being a Bariatric patient Protein is priority over Fats. I eat 2 meals a day, lunch (11:00am) & dinner (5 or 5:30pm). By 6 or 6:30pm my Fasting starts. With my pouch only able to hold so much food I’m all over the board with my Protein & Fats. Fill up so fast. My carbs are easily 5 or less everyday (spices). No dairy other than butter at this time (testing elimination) I feel satiated but I think that is from eating to many fats. Bulletproof coffee each day. Have last 2 days eliminated this. Don’t snack never feel the need. If you could please just give me imput if carnivore is for me along with fasting or should I go back to eating Keto w 20 Total carbs or less. I did start to have many binges in past year eating Keto (sugar addict big time) . Carnivore after getting body adjusted no massive binges at all. Hope you can give me some insight Mr Wolf to my confusion. I do know there are many people that have these weight loss surgeries. I just wished I had known about Keto, LCHF, Carnivore back in 2004 weighing at 313 lbs I would have said NO to this drastic, irreversible surgery. Thank you, Judy
2. Early Puberty [22:58] Greg says: Hi Robb and Nicki: I’ve been keeping up with your books and podcasts since 2013, right around the time my daughter was born. In a recent visit, my Mom pulled a classic mother-in-law move and horrified my wife with a genetic fun fact – that she had her first period at 9 years old. She implied that recent moodiness might not be attributed to the boatload of sweet tea and candy that they had just showered the child in, but rather hormones. The only time I’ve ever been of average height was middle school, when I hit puberty a little bit early (11 or 12). I’m 5’4” now. I also went bald very early, around 18. My daughter arrived 6 weeks early and also lost baby teeth before everyone in her daycare. My wife Janet hit puberty at 14, as did her Mom. As a family, we’re about 80/20 paleo – we’ve almost completely eliminated gluten, sugar, and other junk food from the kiddo’s diet, with occasional weekly exceptions – her two favorite foods, by a landslide, are steak and broccoli. And her after-school program is Taekwondo, so she stays active. She’s struggled a little with constipation and we give her a dash of miralax each morning, which seems to keep that in check. She takes a multivitamin and during covid, we’ve added vitamin D to the mix, since she’s been in-person for quite a while now. In terms of other items of interest, we have confirmed Celiac on Janet’s side of the family (her maternal grandmother). And my Mom had Pica as a kid (eating dirt/sand due to a mineral deficiency) and she has continued to have hormonal challenges throughout adulthood. Curious if this is 100% genetic roulette or if there is anything that we can do to slow the potential early onset of puberty via smart food choices. We’ll also be discussing with her pediatrician but would love your insight going into that conversation. Happy to provide additional details, I realize this might be a hodge-podge of arbitrarily selected clues. Thank you! Greg PS – LMNT is my go-to drink after the Saturday long run. Doing 8+ miles in Charleston humidity results in salt rapidly exiting my body via sweat, so LMNT keeps me from having headaches and needing long naps afterward. Evolutionary fitness as a function of pubertal age in 22 subsistence-based traditional societies
3. Group B Strep in Pregnancy and Rebuilding Gut After IV Penecillin [30:05] Rochelle says: Hi Robb! I'm pregnant with my second kiddo and tested positive for Group B Strep. My doula has recommended following hospital policy and doing the IV penicillin during labor. She knows many parents that have tried to fight it and the result was an even longer hospital stay and a more likely (unnecessary) NICU stay for baby. What can I do for me and baby before and after birth to prepare and repopulate our microbiome? Probiotics, fermented foods? We plan on breastfeeding. It's time for The Healthy Rebelion Radio Trivia! [35:08] Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor DrinkLMNT is giving a box of LMNT Recharge electrolytes to 3 lucky winners, selected at random, who answer the following question correctly... Robb, one of our listeners asked what your favorite ice cream flavor is? Did you all hear that? To play, go to robbwolf.com/trivia and enter your answer. We’ll randomly select three people with the correct answer to win a box of electrolytes from drink LMNT. The cutoff to answer this week's trivia and be eligible to win is Thursday May 20th at midnight. Winners will be notified via email and we’ll announce the winners on Instagram as well. This is open to residents of the US only.
4. Not Losing Fat [37:23] Jacqui says: Hi Robb and Nicki! I love your podcast and value the balanced approach that you take to health advice, which is why I’m reaching out to you today. After a long 8 months of testing, I was diagnosed with pituitary inflammation and 3 large nodules on my thyroid. My thyroid levels always still test in the ‘normal’ range. Over the last few years I have tried every ‘diet’ out there to lose weight. 2 years ago, I finally had some success with the If It Fits Your Macros way of eating, but it still took a whole year to lose 20 lbs. Then all progress halted. I felt uncomfortable with this way of eating because of all the highly processed foods they pushed/allowed. I started my own research and discovered carnivore. I dabbled with this a bit last year and have been committed to this way of eating since January of this year. My inflammation is down since starting. I eat eggs, some dairy, all kinds of meat and the occasional low carb fruit or veggie. I have not lost any fat since starting to eat like this. I fully realize that my focus should be on healing my body, and it is, especially in light of my recent diagnosis. However, I still would like to shed fat (my weight # is not as much of a concern to me as I know I carry a lot of muscle). It’s so confusing with so many differing opinions out there, so my questions are these: Should I eliminate dairy? Why would it be that I was able to shed fat while eating crappy carbs? Is this an indication that perhaps I need more carbs for my body type? Or is it simply going to take some time to heal my body so it will release the fat? For the record, I am mid 40s, lift heavy 5 days per week (and compete in power lifting when covid allows), am not on any medications. I try to keep to the following macros: Calories - 1550, net carbs - 5% (18 gr), protein - 40% (155 gr), fat - 55% (95 gr). I weigh 195 lbs but am roughly 40% fat. When I was doing IIFYM, calories were the same. Macros were 40/30/30.
5. Poo Frequency? [44:31] Karla says: How often is optimal to go #2 in a day? Is once enough, or should it be after every meal? Is there a cutoff between too often and not enough? Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Fat and Carbs Together, Too Much Salt, Fermented Cabbage | THRR075 | 07 May 2021 | 00:50:53 | |
Fat and Carbs Together, Too Much Salt, Figuring Out Macros, Cabbage in Different Forms, How Did You Decide Where To Live Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: 1. Fat & Carbs together... [22:32] Shannon says: Hi Guys! My question is in regards to fats & carbs together. So what's the scoop with this? I've heard many times that you should not eat fat & carbs together because it leads to instant fat storage and other health problems... is this true, and why? But I've also heard that if you have some fat with carbs, it slows the impact of the carbs and gives less of an insulin spike so it might be helpful to do it that way? I know that for sure we should not be eating the carb/fat combo of chips, ice cream, pasta with alfredo, grilled cheese sandwich, etc.... but what about butter on a sweet potato? Or butter on air popped organic popcorn? Or nut butter on some apple? Or avocado on sprouted toast? ... you get the idea. This has always had me wondering, so I'm excited to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you so much! 2. TOO MUCH SALT [26:41] David says: HI Robb, Is it possible to get too much salt. I salt pretty much all my food to taste. I make my own bone broth and find that is real tasty with about 1/4 TSP salt. I took you up on your starter pack of LMNT. Very tasty .. actually reminds me of the original Gatorade. I can't say I'm particularly concerned, but just wondering is it possible to get too much salt and what would be the signs? ASIDE: You may be too young but when Gatorade first went commercial and before it was bought by Pepsi (early 70s) it was sweet but very salty in taste, kind of like you had but lime juice and sugar into salt water. It was actually pretty good - especially after a workout but it clearly would probably be spit out by today's kids who are drinking it more as soda. 3. Figuring Out Macros [30:27] Lauren says: I would love to know your perspective about figuring out macros. Is there a science behind macro percentages? Best for fat loss, exercise performance, on how you feel? Etc. Do they even matter? It's time for The Healthy Rebelion Radio Trivia! [34:31] Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor DrinkLMNT is giving a box of LMNT Recharge electrolytes to 3 lucky winners, selected at random, who answer the following question correctly... thank you the people who heard my SOS from the last episode...and sent in questions for trivia...this is one of them... Robb, How many miles do we live from the Canadian border? Did you all hear that? To play, go to robbwolf.com/trivia and enter your answer. We’ll randomly select three people with the correct answer to win a box of electrolytes from drink LMNT. The cutoff to answer this week's trivia and be eligible to win is Thursday May 13th at midnight. Winners will be notified via email and we’ll announce the winners on Instagram as well. This is open to residents of the US only. 4. Cabbage in Different Forms [37:53] Kimberly says: Hi Robb and Nikki, HUGE fan and just adore what you both do, your show, and your awesome relationship. I was laughing out loud the other week when you were telling the story about the girls spelling "horse." The information and honesty that your show brings is incredible. But enough about you... I have a question on cabbage. I did carnivore for a month as an elimination diet for my husband, but in doing so discovered the cabbage family makes my tummy very unhappy (taking sharp stomach pains after I eat them). This made me sad, because I love cabbage in all forms, but I especially love making homemade sauerkraut. I did an experiment to see how I handled fermented cabbage, versus cooked (as I had read that sometimes you can handle that better), and it I didn't get the stomach pains I got before. I am curious, what is the science end of things why is fermented sometimes tolerated better? OR could it just be that I ate a smaller amount? OR the good ol' placebo affect? Thanks again for all that you do. Please keep doing what you're doing - you are the BEST. 5. How did you decide on where to live? [41:13] Joe says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I've heard you provide resources on how to "strategically relocate" but would you mind sharing how you decided on moving to Montana? Was it for tax optimization, homesteading, or being closer to family? I'm a part of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement and often think of where I would move my family of 3 young children if I were to live on a modest level of passive income (around 60,000 USD a year) and the above three criteria seem to be the biggest factors for us. Thanks for your thoughts. Joe from Geneva, Switzerland P.S. Did you check out the new parenting book "Hunt, Gather, Parent" that studied indigenous ways of child rearing in contrast to the WEIRD (Western Educated Industrialized Rich Democratic) societies and their relatively modern (read: untested in time) parenting practices? Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Low Acid and Overgrowth, Food Combining, Nickel Allergy and Weight Loss | THRR074 | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:46:07 | |
Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: News topic du jour: Eating less Meat won't save the Planet. Here's Why 1. Low Acid & Overgrowth [18:07] Chase says: Hello Robb & Nikki! My sister has been experiencing severe digestive distress for about 18 months. She had existing digestive issues from overuse of fake protein bar type foods and then when quit taking birth control her symptoms rapidly got worse. Eating 1oz of avocado would bloat her stomach by 6+ inches. Reflux is a very common thing as well. I finally talked her into trying a low fodmap diet, fasting, etc and we finally ended up having her see a specialist. They gave her an antibiotic and said see ya in 6 months. Her physician hasn’t responded to questions so I figured I would reach out. My question is, should we follow up immediately with a probiotic (if so recommendations?) and as far as her stomach acid recovering, is there a natural gradual process after balancing the micro biome or is this something that requires supplementation or both? Thank you so much for any insight! Once again our medical system f**king sucks (: P.S. Your podcast equips me to help hundreds through my health club. Thank you so much for what you do.
2. Workout HR conundrum [21:48] Karen says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I just love you guys!! I love the homeschooling bits. I homeschooled my 2 children ( now aged 23 and 26) and I feel it was the best parenting decision I made. I’ve been a loyal listener for 10 years now. Time flies. I am a 58 year old female. 5’5” 150 pounds. I have been eating a Paleo/whole food diet for 10 years. My Functional Medicine doctor informed me that my blood work is great across the board. I sleep great. 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours every night. My Oura ring gives me great readiness scores every morning. My question has to do with my type of exercise in relation to my heart rate(HR). I have a resting HR of 45bpm. I have been jogging since I was 16 years old. I usually jog every other day for 3 miles( a 12 minute mile pace). I then do 30 minutes of dumbbells and basic body weight workouts on the opposite days. I rarely take a day off from exercise. I have no injuries, so I feel as though I’m not over training. I keep busy throughout my day. I alway get at least 10,000 steps in every day. I hike outside all year long as well. Ohio can get pretty cold in the winter, but my dog and I tough it out. Problem: I can not get rid of the nagging 15 pounds and belly fat I carry around. When I’m jogging my HR hovers around 150bpm. When I do other workouts (dumbbells and hiking) my HR is around 115bpm. Do you have any suggestions for me to get the extra poundage off? I consume approximately 1800 calories per day. All Whole Foods. I drink lots of water. Approximately 80 ounces a day. I will have an LMNT once in a while. I love them, I just forget to drink one more often. I take Natural Calm before bed as well as Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy(one capsule) each night. My cortisol levels are spot on through the day according to the saliva test. Thank you so very much for your time on this matter. Please keep up the wonderful work. Karen
3. Food combining? [29:55] Kim says: Hi Robb, hi Nicki, Thanks for all you do. I do best on a very low carb diet but if I were to occasionally have a serving of sweet potato, what is your take on consuming that sweet potato along with protein in the same meal? Should we consume and digest carbs separately from protein or can our bodies handle efficiently processing both at the same time? Thanks! Kim
4. Nickel Allergy and Weight [34:31] Thalin says: Hey Robb&Nicki, I hope you’re doing great! I need your help figuring out what’s going on with my body. I have always been overweight but until my first pregnancy I felt I was in a good place, I was eating Paleo and all was good. Then, after my first pregnancy (about 4 months after giving birth) I gained a lot of weight pretty quickly without obvious changes in my diet. I have been keto, I fasted long and short...no improvement. Then somebody suggested to me that my weight gain might be due to my nickel allergy. I knew I had a sensitivity but never thought that would make me “weight loss resistant” but then got across these papers (mostly Italian researchers) showing a strong link between obesity and nickel allergy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153310/ https://www.medpagetoday.org/hematologyoncology/hematology/50971?vpass=1 There’s also a connection to the ROS theory of obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28429306/ Could a low nickel diet help overcome weight loss resistance?
5. Kefir and fighting cytokine storm [39:58] Rock says: What are your thoughts on this? Have you seen other research similar to these findings? "This study illuminates a yet-unrecognized mechanism for cross-kingdom inhibition of pathogenic bacteria cell-cell communication in a probiotic microorganism mixture. A newly identified fungus-secreted molecule—tryptophol acetate—was shown to disrupt quorum sensing pathways of the human gut pathogen V. cholerae. Cross-kingdom interference in quorum sensing may play important roles in enabling microorganism co-existence in multi-population environments, such as probiotic foods and the gut microbiome. This discovery may account for anti-virulence properties of the human microbiome and could aid elucidating health benefits of probiotic products against bacterially associated diseases." https://www.jpost.com/health-science/could-a-cup-of-yogurt-cure-your-case-of-covid-19-664976 https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-021-01027-8 Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Fructose IBS, HIGH IGF-1 and Cancer, Lifting and Joint Health | THRR073 | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:53:37 | |
Fructose Malabsorption and IBS, High IGF-1 and Prostate Cancer, Air Purifiers, Lymphocytic Colitis and Heart Palpitations/Extreme Anxiety/Brain Fog, Heavy Lifting on Joints Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: "While human metabolism can adapt to diets higher in either fats or carbohydrates, the natural diet of a mouse is low in fat and high in carbohydrates. It is therefore unsurprising that mice develop issues when eating a species-inappropriate diet. The strain of mice commonly used for such studies, C57BL/6, has also been genetically selected for its ability to gain weight in response to a HF diet. While humans are capable of weight loss or gain on a variety of dietary patterns (32–34), C57BL/6 mice have greater weight gain and metabolic disruptions on low-carbohydrate diets (35). Consequently, “…rodent models of obesity may be most valuable in the understanding of how metabolic mechanisms can work in ways different from the effect in humans” (35). Broadly translating findings from inbred mice fed a highly refined HF diet to humans is therefore fraught with potential for misunderstanding." 1. Fructose Malabsorption and IBS [23:57] Jack says: Hi Robb, I've been experiencing IBS over the past few years, awful cramping and diarrhea. I finally decided to have a food sensitivity test done, and have a fructan & fructose malabsorption. The GI specialist didn't really give me any direction or recommendations, only a diagnosis. I would like to try and do a paleo/primal diet, but low in fructose/fructans. This leaves me with a pretty limited choice on fruits and veggies that sit well with me. I love the way veggies taste and the way they make me feel. Do you have any suggestions for me? I found a supplement called FRUCTAID (Glucose Isomerase Enzyme) that helps. Do you recommend I just take that with every meal high in fructose/fructans? Should I be taking a greens powder and a multivitamin to make sure and get all the good stuff and just eat what I can and skip the FRUCTAID? Worried that I will get palate fatigue and become deficient in some nutrients by eating this way. I could be overthinking this, but its all pretty new to me. Thanks, Jack 2. High IGF-1 and Prostate Cancer [27:35] Eric says: Hi All, In the fall of 2021, I went through an early stage prostate cancer treatment that included radiation, brachytherapy, and androgen deprivation. Fun stuff. I'm getting my androgens back, slowly but surely, making "morning wood" a thing again. Hooray for me! I'm taking my chances with a high protein, low glycemic approach to eating to help prevent the cancer from coming back. I'm likely in and out of ketosis on a daily basis depending on when I ate my last meal. I keep under 25 carbs, and eat 205 grams of protein a day. I'm 5'10, 232lbs, and right around 22-23% body fat. I'm also 40 years old. I weight train 4-5 times per week, and roll jiujitsu 3x per week. Since I've heard of the relationship between IGF-1 and prostate cancer, my question pertains to it. At 40, my IGF-1 levels are around 337ng/dl. That's about 100ng/dl over what my high point "should" be at this age (I'm great for a teenager but without that level of morning wood). This stays true regardless of whether I'm insulin sensitive or not. I tested before my androgen deprivation therapy and my fasting insulin was 5uIU/ml. At the height of the deprivation my fasting insulin was 15 and the igf-1 was 357. Now my fasting insulin it has begun to drop back to within the 8-10 range, going down, and the IGF-1 levels remain about the same. We don't think I have a benign pituitary tumor, which would be nice to not have brain surgery; but we are testing for that despite my mri coming back negative. My question, then, is twofold: is this something to worry about, or would you take these levels to be "normal" given my athletic endeavors, pretty large frame, and protein intake? If you think it's something to worry about, do you have any strategies I might suggest to my doctor for eeking out some answers? Carbohydrate Restriction, Prostate Cancer Growth, and the Insulin-Like Growth Factor Axis Nutritional Predictors of Insulin-like Growth Factor I and Their Relationships to Cancer in Men "Men with relatively high intakes of total protein (top quintile) and minerals (top quintile of the five minerals combined) had a 25% higher mean plasma level of IGF-I compared with those in the low quintiles simultaneously. The major sources of animal protein, including milk, fish, and poultry, but not red meat, as well as total vegetable protein, were associated with an increase in IGF-I levels. Energy intake was positively related to plasma IGF-I level but only in men with body mass index <25 kg/m2. The age-related decline in plasma IGF-I may be exacerbated by low intakes of protein and minerals." KETOGENIC DIETS INHIBIT MTOR, INSULIN, IGF-1 AND MUSCLE GROWTH 3. Air purifiers [37:14] Nick says: Hi Robb, what is your take on air purifiers? Specifically those that are said to be higher quality like Blueair, and claim not to produce ozone. I live in an older home in an urban area, and since that is not changing any time soon, I would like to do the best I can to deal with the air quality. I have noticed more sinus pressure and light headaches lately, especially upon waking, and thought maybe something like this would help. Thank you for your input. 4. Lymphocytic Colitis and Heart Palpitations/Extreme Anxiety/Brain Fog [42:22] Kristen says: Hi Robb and Nicki! After eight-ish years of being on-and-off vegetarian and 2.5 years of being vegan, I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis. I'm not sure if the vegetarian/vegan ways of eating caused my condition since I was also working an extremely stressful job for the eight years leading up to my symptoms, and my marriage was ending around the time that I got the colonoscopy that revealed my diagnosis. Either way, I have since incorporated an animal-based way of eating and am thankfully able to manage my symptoms with diet alone. Gluten, dairy, most nuts (almonds are okay), alcohol, and soy seem to be my biggest offenders, although I've also noticed that I get bloated and gassy with seed oils. Anyway, on my path to figuring out what I could and couldn't eat, I tried the ketogenic diet. I found that the lower carb I went, the more I had some scary symptoms: I experience heart palpitations, extreme anxiety, and brain fog to the point where I don't feel safe being alone because I feel like I could die at any moment haha. It's not comfortable and has affected my ability to drive when it happens. I've found that by keeping my carbs over 50g/day, I can generally avoid these symptoms. I am a 34 year old female who is admittedly not very active. I'm overweight - about 135 lbs and 5' 1". I don't need to be keto, but I'm just curious why I'm experiencing these symptoms. (I was upping my salt and making an effort to get at least 2,600mg potassium.) Do you know what could be causing them? Any feedback would be great :) Thank you, Kristen 5. Heavy lifting on joints [46:32] Valerie says: Hi Robb & Nicki! A friend of mine told me he used to lift heavy and found it was really hard on his joints. I was under the impression that heavy lifting (done well) was not bad on the joints and that in fact, it had a protective mechanism on them. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks a million! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| A COVID Solution Almost No One Is Talking About: A Conversation with Clementina Russo | Salty Talk 030 | THRR | 16 Apr 2021 | 01:14:56 | |
Salty Talk is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: https://www.aier.org/article/another-covid-myth-dies-the-death/ Clementina's Bulletin: COVID-19, HVAC & Healthy Buildings (PDF) How to find your representatives https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/ Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Testosterone and Fasting Insulin, Neu5Gc, Too Many Cals or Not Enough? | THRR180 | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:52:57 | |
Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic:Tom Bilyeu Visibly Scared by Jordan Peterson's Warning of What’s Next Tomas Pueyo on SO2 injection to stop global warming Show Notes:Coach Cinnamon Prime - Mindset Mastery Course Uniquely human evolution of sialic acid genetics and biology A Simple Method for Assessment of Human Anti-Neu5Gc Antibodies Applied to Kawasaki Disease https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/neu5gc Questions:
Testosterone levels and fasting insulin Kevin writes: Hey Robb and Nikki, I am 65 1/2 years young. The last couple of years my sex drive has not been like it had been (it comes and goes, but mostly goes). I did a self referred testosterone level test thinking my levels were low ( also was feeling sluggish and just not feeling quite like myself, but I was thinking that was from my age). To my surprise, my level came back at 1150! I have been taking a prostate supplement the last 6 months called Prostagenix. Before that I was taking flow-max for about 5 years and it just seemed to not be helping my symptoms (taking a lot longer to empty bladder and when I had the urge to go, I had to go, if you know what I mean!) so I switched to this natural supplement. It has a sterol blend on the supplement so I am thinking that maybe that is causing my elevated levels? I also googled it and seen that adrenal gland problems can also cause the high level. I had never had a testosterone level done before so I have nothing to compare this high level with. What are your thoughts on that? Also I did a self referred fasting insulin test and it came back at 5.2. My last 2 fasting glucose test were at 112 and 117. I did a fasting A1C and it was 5.1. Just want to know if 5.2 is high and will lead to insulin resistance or am I there already? The test shows I am in the “normal” range between 2.4 and 26 something! I don’t trust what they think normal is. I have been listening to you guys for a while now. I first heard of you when you were in the Tom Woods show and been following you since then! Keep up the great work!
Neu5 GC Teresa writes: Hi Robb and Niki I love your show and listen to it all of the time. I recently listened to Dr. Gundry speaking on Gabby Reese‘s podcast about Neu5 GC, which we get when we consume red meat. He says it causes inflammation and cancer, and that we should only eat it sparingly or only naturally fermented. Not exactly what I want to hear and I find it kind of hard to believe. I have cut out high fodmap vegetables, nightshades,high oxalate vegetables and I’ve adopted a higher protein diet, 1 g of protein per pound of desired body weight. Chicken is not my favorite and I find it hard to digest. Can you shed light on how much truth there is to this claim . Thank you!
Am I Eating Too Much or Not Enough? Jessica writes, Hi Robb and Nicki, Been listening to the podcast for a few years, and appreciate the content! Also love the way you interact with each other--the love and respect in your relationship comes through--it's encouraging! My question is: Am I eating too much, or not enough? For context, I'm 43 years old, 5'7, 211lbs, and while I am feeling better than I have in probably the last 5 years, I cannot get the scale to budge. My goal would be about 155 (I felt my best at this weight about 8 years ago) I've spent the last 2 years working with a functional medicine practitioner who has helped me clear up some gut infections, mold, and sort out some other digestive concerns (constipation) I've had all the tests: Dutch, GI Map, HTMA, OAT, full thyroid panel (not just TSH), and bloodwork. I'll mention that I'm MTHFR heterozygous, and FNP says based on HTMA, also a "slow oxidizer". Not sure how relevant those two things are to the question. We redid the Dutch recently, and I do seem to be on the low side of progesterone, so she's having me supplement on days 14-28 of my cycle (I'll note my cycle has always been very regular). I sleep 8+ hours a night (actual sleep according to tracker) average 9300 steps/day according to my garmin watch, and lift heavy 30 to 45 minutes 3x/week. I do have a desk job, but I have a walking pad I use daily at the office. I've been working with a nutrition coach at my gym since about August of last year, and while we are seeing some slight body comp changes based on pics and measurements...I'm still carrying more body fat than I would like, and it absolutely seems like it's NOT going anywhere. We started at 1880 calories. (160 grams protein, 175 grams carbs, 60 grams fats), and have adjusted all of those levers to a degree over these 6 months (sometimes up, sometimes down). I'm still basically exactly where I started with my weight. My gym has an InBody Machine, and according to that, my skeletal muscle mass is 76.5 lbs, with a 35.6% body fat. I hear you guys recommend the keto gains calculator, and when I've input my data there, I get the following recommendation: 1489 cals (143 P, 20 C, 93 F) for rest days, and 1679 cals (168 P, 20 C, 103 F). The overall calories seem low, and I do tend to have issues with fat digestion. I hear and read so many things that say women shouldn't be eating less than 2000 calories because of stress on the body, etc....but then some other macro calculators I use put me anywhere between 1800 and 2500 calories. I lost 25 pounds in 3 months about 4 years ago, but didn't keep it off. At that time I was eating 1400 cals, lifting heavy (oly) 3x a week, and training for a 10k 3x a week. It was unsustainable, and I also think may have contributed to some of my other issues. Would really appreciate your all's input as to whether my current macros really are "too much", or if it's not enough. Thanks so much. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Coming soon...
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| Post-Workout Antioxidants, Low-Carb Sleep-Eating, Hyponatremia | THRR072 | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:55:58 | |
Antioxidants Post Workout - inhibit muscle growth, Hyponatremia & Hypothyroidism, Terbinafine and Dysbiosis, Low-Carb Sleep Eating, Inflammatory Papillitis Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Show Notes: News topic du jour: https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2020.1057511. Antioxidants Post Workout - inhibit muscle growth? [16:29] Shannon says: Hi Guys! A little background... I'm a 56 yr old woman, super lean and fit, whole foods keto (or LCHF - not always full keto), and do bodybuilding type weight lifting 6x/wk. I'm focused on continuing to build more muscle (especially in the booty), and also wanting to be more strict Keto because I love the mental clarity and "go-getter" optimism I have when in ketosis. My schedule... - I normally start my fast around 7pm - Have my plant based pre-workout around 11am, which has 4 carbs (does this count as breaking my fast? I'm not thinking so) - Lift at 11 or 12 - Post workout shake around noon or 1 Anyway, here's my question... I LOVE my daily chocolate Superfood shake, and it's my main carb source other than veggies and my pre-workout, with 11 net carbs. For quite awhile, I've used it as my post-workout meal, figuring it's a good choice with a combo of 17 carbs (11 net carbs) and 17g whey protein, and I often add 1/2 scoop of another protein powder to bump the protein up a bit. But I've read a few times now that antioxidants are not good post workout because they can inhibit muscle growth. Is this true? And if so, do you know the threshold as to what is too much? Would you mind taking a look at this label (https://tinyurl.com/u8njhswa) and tell me if you think this would be good for a post workout shake or not due to the amount of antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients, and other good stuff? I do not want to inhibit any muscle gain. And if this is not good for post workout, do you think just whey protein is okay without added carbs for post lifting? I'm almost at my carb limit between these two supplements that I want to keep, and really do not want to stop either. Thank you so much! Shannon
2. Hyponatremia & Hypothyroidism [25:20] Michele says: Nicki & Robb, After listening to you talk last week about hyponatremia, I was curious if it is related to hypothyroidism and about how electrolytes might also come into play with hypothyroidism. What does it mean when you say we "shed potassium?" When I look at conventional and functional treatments for hypothyroid, they include things like (t4) Levothyroxine SODIUM and (t3) Liothyronine SODIUM or natural combinations of those. Are they related to electrolyte sodium? What went into figuring out the combination of the magnesium, potassium and sodium that's in LMNT? Is that too many questions? Maybe you can pick whatever moves you and answer the rest somewhere in the Rebellion. Speaking of which-- I recently joined the Healthy Rebellion and look forward to participating in the next carb test and rebel reset. I missed this last time it started. I encourage everyone who has been listening to your podcasts for awhile to join the Healthy Rebellion too. It is a gi-normous wealth of information and community to invest in and empower your Self about health. I was worried that it would feel like Facebag, which I have been off of since 2008, but I. love. it. The connectedness and support I've experienced has been warm, welcoming and kind. Michele
3. Terbinafine and Dysbiosis? [31:24] Jakki says: Hi Robb and Nikki, Been listening since there were only 5, glad we weren't wrong. I really enjoy THR format. Several shows ago Nicki mentioned she took Terbinafine to get rid of a pesky toe fungus so she could more confidently show off her tooties in bjj. Her success story inspired me to try it. I have had this nasty toe fungus since high school (swim team locker room, soccer cleats in rain etc.) and now I am 5 yrs in to training bjj, pretty much the entire time have dreaded ankle lock days when my feet are so exposed. I was rx'd terbinafine by my podiatrist in January. The first thing I noticed was that the painful, red, burning, "mask rash" (I am forced to wear one at work) that I had been suffering from around my nostrils for several months cleared up right away. Additionally, my digestion improved, I lost 5 lbs, and was sleeping great. Down side was, I was craving carbs and sugar like a lunatic. I literally felt like a powerless robot, controlled by some creature in my brain forcing me to walk to the kitchen and eat all the treats--I could not stop myself! All the while-losing weight and generally feeling great... Cut to, I finished the round of treatment a little over a week ago. I immediately gained back the 5lbs, my DOMS has been UNREAL (I am only able to lift 1-2x/wk because I am so sore), I look 6 mos pregnant from the bloat by evenings, and I could nap 3-3:30pm everyday. But- the sugar cravings are completely gone. Are these things related? Did this medication have an effect on my over all biome or cause a die off or something? When I am not on the medication, I am paleo plus dairy, rice and potatoes and one cup of coffee a day. I aim for 100g protein at least. Sweeteners like honey and at the most a little dark chocolate. (But while on this drug I was paleo + ALL the SAD treats that I felt like having.) I am 35 yo mom to a 4 yr old, 5'6", currently 139 lbs. Hike or run outside 2-3x/wk, bjj 3x/wk, ride the peloton 2x/wk, weight lift 1-2x/wk. I really appreciate the work you both do, and I AM HERE FOR THE SOCIOPOLITICAL COMMENTARY too, keep it up, we need your voice. You have even inspired me to call my congressmen and senators in the past, some have even responded. Viva THR!
4. Low-Carb Sleep Eating [39:18] Josh says: This is a follow question to Paul's question that was on a previous podcast, it's around sleep eating. I too suffer from this. What he is referring to is: when I am doing low carb, I have a desire/drive/ urge that wakes me up and I have to eat something. Ie..taking me out of a deep sleep.. 1-3 hours into the sleep. It is usually carbs and after I do that I can comfortably go back to sleep. I hate the insulin spike at night and it I know it's not helping my circadian rhythm. What do you think is causing this and what is a fix? Thanks Josh
5. Inflammatory Papillitis [44:37] Kelsey says: Hey Robb and Nicki, My situation is a little bit sticky, My husband is the rhymer, I figured I'd give it a go Hoping my question gets on your show... Last fall I had inflammatory papillitis in my right eye I'm asking for recommendations cuz western medicine ain't so fly. I'm a mama of one, to add to my story, our little girl is 14 months and takes all the glory. Finishing nursing, getting caught up on sleep, She rules the house, with more than a peep. We eat a paleo diet, but consider it a lifestyle, We might join you in Montana and live in exile. I'll wrap this up soon, my rhyming is sad What prevention or tips do you have, I'd be so glad. Referring to my optic nerve It took us on a mighty curve Shout out to LMNT, it's really rad Only problem is when it's gone I'm real sad. Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Keto Cardiac Fibrosis, Floating Poo, Parenting Advice | THRR071 | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:45:46 | |
Keto and BHB Question, LMNT and Autoimmune Condition, Floaters, Appendectomy Recovery Diet to get gut health back, Parenting Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: The Effects of a 6-Week Controlled, Hypocaloric Ketogenic Diet, With and Without Exogenous Ketone Salts, on Body Composition Responses1. Keto and BHB Question... [9:48] Thomas says: I am a huge fan of your guys' work and follow your content wherever I can. I will try to keep this short: I have been on a ketogenic diet personally for 3+ years, and I have tested myself daily to confirm that I have BHB ketone levels of .4 - 1.2 throughout this timespan. So, while I'm not quite a 'ketone-chaser' :-), I would say have a somewhat vested interest in the topic. Then I came across this study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-020-00411-4#MOESM1 I know they did a rat study here, and the chow is questionable (although they did at least use mostly coconut butter here for the KD arm). But that said, is the mechanism of β-OHB induced cardiac fibrosis via mitochondrial biogenesis inhibition in cardiomyocytes (and resulting apoptosis increase) plausible in humans?! Perhaps there is a counter mechanism that mediates this? Thanks so much in advance for your valued opinion here. It's interesting but i'm not sure the mechanism is sound or consistent across the spectrum of metabolic health. If it were, how would tribes subsisting on mostly animal foods not be observed to have cardiac issues...etc. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609489/
2. LMNT and Autoimmune Condition [17:02] Kimberly says: I eat a somewhat low carb diet. I exercise 5 days a week and I have lupus. I am currently trying LMNT and drinking one a day during my 6 pm workout. I am finding I am sleeping better! I am planning on ordering more, but I wanted to check with my rheumatologist first. I sent him the info, and his response was: People ususally get those supplements through their food, and with this addition you may end up with too much of them. With people with autoimmune disorders I usually err on the side of caution and would say no to any supplements. What is your opinion on LMNT + autoimmune? Kimberly
3. Floaters 💩[19:23] Justin says: Hi Robb and Nicki, First of all, thank you for the great podcast. I thoroughly look forward to each episode every week. My question for you is this: Should my poop float? I remember hearing or reading somewhere (I can't find it now) that if my poop is floating in the toilet it means that I am not digesting fats. Is this true? My poop pretty much always floats. Since I have been paying attention I would guess I have floaters about 95% of the time. I am pretty regular with my bowl movements and don't typically have any issues with constipation or loose stools. Are the floaters anything to be worried about? I follow a mostly Keto diet. I get ample protein (about 160g per day) and typically keep my net carbs around 50g, the rest of my roughly 2,500 cals per day obviously coming from fat. This provides me with sufficient energy to fuel my workouts and keep my weight stable. My concern is, if I'm not digesting fats is the keto diet a good fit for me? I look, feel, and perform well on the keto diet, but would like to try to optimize as much as possible. And I don't want to be flushing calories down the toilet that could be put to better use. What are you thoughts? Thank you, Justin
4. Appendectomy Recovery Diet to get gut health back [25:30] Mark says: I just underwent an emergent laparoscopic appendectomy, and was wondering what foods I should eat to restore my gut health. They gave me iv antibiotics after, and it took a couple of days for me to even have a bm after the surgery. While I am now having BMs again they are far from normal. I am frustrated with the conflicting info I am finding on line and it all seems to be biased on the side of plant based diets. Was wondering if you had any recommendations.
5. Parenting [29:50] Hanna says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Hope you are all well! My husband is an avid listener to your podcast, and I love tuning in for topics like your homeschooling experience, etc. I'm hoping you can expound a little on topic that has been on my mind! My question for you is regarding parenting young children, particularly teen and tween girls. Essentially, what is your family's take on whether parents apologize to their children? Robb, if you lost your temper, or said something that resulted in hurt feelings for Zoe, for example, how would you handle that situation? If you do apologize, under which circumstances would you do that, and what would you say? Thanks so much! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||
| Keratosis Pilaris, Eating Specific Organs, Heart Palpitations | THRR070 | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:35:43 | |
Sleep Eating, Eating Organs to Fix Certain Organs, Heart Palpitations, 13 Year Old Son's Keratosis Pilaris, Protein Powder / Collagen Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS News topic du jour: 1. Sleep Eating [12:38] Paul says: Hi Robb, Long time fan. Been using the electrolytes with great success. I am a 35 year old, BJJ practitioner and am doing really well on a lower carb diet. One problem though. I sleep eat: Anything and everything, in the middle of the night, every night. Let me know if you have any ideas how to solve this, thanks, Paul
2. Eating Organs to Fix Certain Organs [15:48] Scotty says: I was wondering if you have come across any study’s that have taken someone with example a heart condition, and told them to eat beaf heart (or any animal) everyday to see if it had any reaction to their condition. Or a liver disease and they ate a bunch of liver and got better? Nutrition has become overly complicated now in some circles and it seems just so simple for your body to absorb those nutrients to heal itself. Any thoughts about this? Also let me know if you do answer this on one of your podcasts please as I don’t have time to listen to everything all the time as life just seems to get busier and busier. Thank you so much for everything you have done. You were one of the first voices I found that started my path to fixing my chronic headaches and digestive issues that I had for over 10 years. When massage, chiropractor, acupuncture, TMJ treatments, countless doctor visits all failed me, you pushed me in the right direction. Thanks again
3. Heart Palpitations [20:23] Bret says: Hi, Wolf Pack! Long-time listener (since the Greg Everett days), first-time Rebel and question-asker. I remember a few podcasts ago that Nicki mentioned (in passing) having to quit coffee due to heart palpitations. I've been experience palps for about 1 year and have quit coffee multiple times, with nebulous results: Once for 2 weeks, and once for 3 weeks (no significant decrease in palps either time). Now, alongside the 7DCT and Rebel Reset, I've given up coffee PLUS alcohol (I like a little red wine - weekends only) for the last 4+ weeks, with palpitation frequency and intensity dropping but certainly not eliminated. I'm going to keep up the quit (both coffee and alcohol) for a little while longer to see this thing through, but I'm wondering... If the quit doesn't eliminate the palps, are there any other "usual suspects" that I can bring in for questioning, i.e. other stuff to eliminate or add to my diet/lifestyle? Stats: - Age 53; height 6' 1"; weight 170 lbs; athletic build; very happily married - EKG and Holter monitor test results - normal; I'm thinking about an echo but they're pricey - Strict-but-not-perfect ancestral diet for the last ~9 years (thanks Robb!) - Active (workout 2 or 3 x / week, plus daily movement and/or mobility work) - Excellent sleep - Good community, but could improve - Recently upped sodium intake since learning about electrolytes from you guys. (I'll also be starting an LMNT regimen soon). P.S. - There might be a positional component to my palps (low-grade adult-onset POTS?), but it's difficult for me to QA/QC my own subjective symptom observations to determine that. Any thoughts you have would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the UBERFANTASTIC work you guys!!! Bret
4. 13 Year Old Son's Keratosis Pilaris [26:22] Lil says: Hey Robb and Nikki, thanks for all of your great podcasts! I have been a follower of your work for 12+ years. My 13 year old son, Roman, has had quiet the health journey. A year and a half ago he came to me and said he wanted to "get healthier". At that time he was 5'3 and weighed 186 lbs. Both my husband and I live a primal life. We prioritize sleep, sunlight, movement, whole Paleo foods, social connection, limited screen time etc. At our home that is the norm. I am divorced from Roman's dad. Although he is aligned with our health values he did not support that in our kids. (Mostly out of convenience) When Roman was with his dad his diet mostly consisted of fast food! Roman's dad finally got on board when Roman himself showed interest in becoming healthier. We hired a Primal Health coach (we love you Amy Taft). Since working with her Roman is no longer pre-diabetic, has corrected his cholesterol issues, has grown more than 5 inches and has lost 40ish pounds. He feels great about who he is now! He has so much confidence in himself and his abilities! Such a wonderful transformation. Anyhow, since he was 5 or so he has dealt with Keratosis pilaris. We have tried AIP as dietary intervention along with many random suggestions found on-line. (Soaps, scrubs, etc) His bumps haven't gotten better with anything we have tried. The dermatologist we took him too said there isn't much to do besides heavy duty pharmaceuticals. I myself have tinkered around with carnivore. What do you think about Roman experimenting with carnivore on a short term basis? Or, do you have any other suggestions? Thank you in advance!
5. Protein Powder / Collagen [30:19] Alyssa says: Hi Robb and Nikki, Thank you for all the work you do to put out quality content for the healthy rebellion radio podcast. I’ve started listening only within the last few months, and I am hooked. I appreciate your valuable insight on everything from nutrition to politics and Medicare. I was listening to the March 4th episode and heard Robb say something about protein intake from collagen powder not “counting” toward total protein intake. I had to listen to that a few times...WHAT?! Insert “mind blown” emoji here. I did a little research and think I sort of understand why, but I’m also disappointed because collagen was my go-to protein powder for smoothies, coffee, etc. My question for you is - if collagen isn’t going to do the job, then what is the best, most bioavailable protein powder out there? I realize the protein you chew is the best kind, but I am looking to use it as a supplement to bridge the gap. There’s so much information on the interwebs, so I’m hoping you can help clarify. I am a 34 year old female, 5’9” and 140 lbs. I teach (hard...not gentle) yoga during the week and I also do a bit of running. I’m generally pretty fit and my meals are typically paleo. I don’t have any adverse reaction to dairy - we’re cool. Since listening to your podcast, I would like to try upping my protein intake and “watch the magic happen,” as you say. Thanks! Sponsor:The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. | |||