#236: Does The Pill Make You Gain Weight, How To Stop Leg Cramps, Are Earthing Mats Safe, and More!
Summary: Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. April 3, 2013 Podcast: Does the pill make you gain weight, are earthing mats safe, how to stop leg cramps and spasms, how to breathe the right way during exercise, are minimalist shoes ok for flat feet, how much protein should you eat during exercise, and natural remedies for strokes. 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.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. One of the reasons why I think drinking milk is just fine (especially for athletes). Here's why single-speed, "junk mile" training is addictive. Think pot. Interesting. Control your inflammation to run a faster marathon! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: AudiblePodcast.com/Ben - sign up today and get your own copy of the audio book "A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book I" Get Ben's brand new "Essential Guide To Becoming Superhuman" at superhumancoach.com Lean Lifestyle Insider - For the past several weeks, one of my friends (Abel James Bascom AKA the “Fat Burning Man”) and I have been filming all the daily tips, tricks and tools we use to achieve maximum fat loss, lean muscle and optimized health and performance. Upcoming Inner Circle webinars - go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/innercircle to get access: - April 6, Saturday, 6pm PST: "How To Raise Superhuman Kids" - April 27, Saturday, 6pm PST: "Ask Ben Anything About Minimalist Triathlon Training" Call in and leave your "low carb" question for our Jimmy Moore episode - by using the "Ask Ben A Question" option on right side of page or calling toll-free to 1-877-209-9439 and leaving a pre-recorded message. Superhuman Supplement Workshop ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Anonymous asks @ 00:27:31 Oral Contraceptives and weight gain? She has recently switched over to a new pill that is higher in estrogen (she was diagnosed with low estrogen) and is wondering if the weight gain is psychological or if there is something to it? ~ In my response, I recommend the books The Hormone Cure and The Pill. Avi says @ 00:39:12 He recently listened to the podcast episode you did with the creator of the Earth Pulse. He is wondering what the difference is between that and the earthing mat that Dave Asprey uses. There is a large cost difference but it sounds like they can be used in similar ways. ~ In my response, I reference the Earthpulse and Greenwave filters. Colin asks @ 00:49:04 Looking for supplements that will help with muscle spasms. He's been having trouble running downhill. His leg gets a sharp twinge in his vastus laterus/medialus and rectus femerus. If he limps for half a kilometre or so he is able to start shuffling again but he has to be very careful or the spasm will come back. ~ In my response to Colin, I mention: Transdermal magnesium, Trace minerals, Rumble Roller. Fred asks @ 00:56:52 He has been doing the Beach Body Insanity workouts and is wondering when they say to "engage your core" and "use those abs" what does that really mean? The people in the video seem to be sucking their guts way in but he is concerned that will impeded proper deep breathing. Do you have any guidance on how to "engage your abs" correctly. ~ In my response, I refer to the article How To Breathe The Right Way. Gabriel says @ 01:04:16
