#229: How To Legally Boost Hematocrit, Limit The Damage From Night Shift Work, The Dangers Of Vasectomies and More!
Summary: Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Feb 6, 2013 free podcast: How To Legally Boost Hematocrit, Limit The Damage From Night Shift Work, The Dangers Of Vasectomies and More! Also: should you eliminate all dairy if you have asthma, and how to run faster for longer. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or (if you hate the sound of your own voice) scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and it helps grow our healthy and fit community! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other interesting news flashes every week, follow Ben on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. If you're a dude doing yoga, be careful. To those people that say diet is more important than activity for reducing fat, I say geek out on this. About 500ml (16oz) of beet juice in 40 hours and BOOM - magic happens (and lotsa red poo). ;) ~ In this news flash, I mention organic beet juice. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Get a free Audible audio book - by going to audiblepodcast.com/ben and signing up as a new member! iTunes Review Contest: Make us laugh! Leave the funniest, craziest (but clean) review on iTunes and win a 20 minute one-on-one consult with Ben! Get featured (like Craig does this week) on the podcast by creating your own MyList - here's what to do (did I mention that it's free?): Create your own "MyList" list that targets your passion in health, fitness or nutrition (gear, tools, supplements or anything else), Share your MyList right here by leaving a link to it in the comments section at the bottom of the page, I'll choose the best list, and contact you for an interview about why you chose the items on your list. Want to get lots of new customers in the health, fitness and nutrition industries? Sponsor Ben's upcoming "Become Superhuman" Live Event? Full event sponsor details. “Become Superhuman” Live Event With Ben Greenfield Coming To Spokane, WA, March 8 & 9, 2013 - Reserve your spot now! The video below tells you all about it and/or you can listen to this audio interview from the Wide World Of Health to learn more. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Audio Question from Dwight @ 00:24:14 He is a shift worker who works alternating days and nights - 3 on and 3 off. He finds it hard to get into a routine at the gym or with regular meals. Can Ben offer some workout routines for coming off nights and on to days and also any supplements that might help with the transitions back and forth. ~ My recommendations to Dwight: Home or Office "light" workout gear -GymStick -FIT10 -MostFit Suspension Strap -Perfirmer Sleep (Supplements) -400-500mg potassium citrate combined with 400-500mg Natural Calm magnesium (30-60 minutes prior to bed) -MillenniumSports Somnidren GH (use on empty stomach, 30-60 minutes prior to bed) -Hammer REM caps (use 15% referral code 80244) Sleep (Testing/Tracking) -Zeo Personal Sleep Coach system -More affordable alternative to Zeo: SleepTime app by Azumio Sleep (Tools) -Install “Flux” on computer so it dims at night -Wear blue light blocking glasses, especially for evening computer use. Recommend Gunnar. -Install low blue light bulbs, and put blue light blocker screen on computer -PZizz iPhone app for quick naps -Dream Essentials contoured face mask and fitted ear plugs -“The Delta Effect” CD’s/mp3 downloads -Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for enhancing deep sleep cycles – recommend EarthPulse -NatureBright Sun Touch for morning light therapy -Sunrise Alarm Clock for waking Audio Question from Jenny @ 00:38:29
