Off the top of your head, think about the healthy foods you eat regularly. Does your diet contain seed oils and carbs? How about protein-rich and fatty food?

There are a lot of misconceptions about what foods are healthy or not. Many of these beliefs are further perpetuated by the media, big food companies and even nutrition advice from the government. For instance, did you know that “heart-healthy foods” with omega-6 are highly inflammatory and that high cholesterol levels can help in healing? The key is to find what works best for your body, but it’s not always easy with misinformation so rampant.

In this episode, Richard Smith discusses how the ketogenic diet has changed his life. Not only did it reverse his health issues significantly, but it also made him into a bodybuilding champion. He also explains how “healthy” foods are doing the exact opposite of what we’re led to believe. Whether or not you wish to start a ketogenic diet, it’s vital to go back to the basics of nutrition and learn what is harmful and helpful to your body. 

If you want to learn more about the ketogenic diet for a healthier and stronger body, then this episode is for you!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn how the ketogenic diet can benefit both athletes and non-athletes. 
2. Discover how your perspective on “healthy” foods may be wrong and harmful.
3. Understand how to get back to the basics of health and nutrition.  

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Episode Highlights

[02:47] Richard’s Background

• Richard used to be clinically obese and diabetic in his 20s. He also suffered from chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, migraines, and arthritic pains. 
• He tried many lifestyles and diets but lacked proper knowledge of nutrition and did not understand what foods are healthy. 
• Richard used to take different medications, but these increased his anxiety and headache. 
• He also tried cutting off bread from his diet. It helped him lose 28 pounds in 4 weeks. His friend then introduced him to the ketogenic diet.

[08:04] How the Ketogenic Diet Helped Richard

• Richard struggled with transitioning to the ketogenic diet. His headaches worsened, and he had an intense sugar craving. 
• He persevered, and the ketogenic diet changed his life. He lost 107 pounds in 12 months, reversed diabetes, and erased his migraines.
• People have a misconception that cholesterol is bad fuel and people can’t live without carbohydrates. 
• Yet, there are many scientific studies that state otherwise.

[13:33] How Richard Started Keto Pro

• The truth about “healthy” food is the opposite of what we are usually taught. 
• The insight was so shocking that Richard wanted to share his learnings through coaching. He quit his job and started Keto Pro. 
• Richard further developed his understanding of the ketogenic diet through research and self-experimentation.

[19:57] Different People Need Different Things 

• Genetic differences can dictate what is important. For example, Lisa shares how her Maori and Pacific Island friends are better suited for low-carb diets. 
• What works for someone else may not work for you. Be open-minded and constantly experiment to find what suits your body best.
• If you want to change your health, you need to start with the basics.

[22:23] How to Start a Ketogenic Diet

• First, cut off grains. Second, drop vegetable and seed oils.
• Grains play a role in developing autoimmune diseases. They can release lectin that makes our antibodies attack proteins in our body.
• Richard recommends removing all grains. This includes bread, pasta, rice, and cereals. Although white rice is low in lectin, it can be easy to over-consume.
• Rice is also high in carbohydrates, which can make you insulin resistant.

[25:45] Why You Should Reduce Carbohydrates

• Excess carbohydrates can create metabolic dysregulation.
• Insulin resistance happens over some time.
• Carbohydrate consumption can be different for everyone. If you’re insulin resistant, reduce your consumption.   
• Most people are taught the caloric model for healthy eating. This does not account for nuances and micronutrients. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

[29:38] How the Ketogenic Diet can Help Athletes 

• Carbohydrate-dependent athletes can find it hard to run long marathons since they need to refuel around every 20 minutes. 
• Meanwhile, fat-adapted athletes can run 100k without needing to refuel and worrying about electrolytes. 
• Lectins tend to bind to insulin receptors and take five times more storage than fat.
• Lectins can also prevent the absorption of other nutrients, which can easily lead to overeating since we need more nutrients.   
• Ketogenic diets can not only help with weight loss but can also build lean muscle. To prove this, Richard joined physique competitions despite his anxiety.

[42:04] How to Utilise Fat and Protein

• Richard shares that even with his poor genes, the ketogenic diet helped him gain the physique to become a bodybuilding champion.
• Carbohydrates do not grow muscles. Instead, it’s the co-ingestion of fat with protein.
• A good starting point is 70% fat and 25% protein to induce a ketogenic state. However, Richard recommends increasing proteins after 2–3 weeks.  
• There is still a lot of fear surrounding protein in the ketogenic community. Proteins do not pull people away from the ketogenic state. 
• Increasing your protein intake can also make the diet more sustainable.

[46:21] Should We Cycle In and Out of Ketosis? 

• Maintaining a ketogenic state helps Richard more than cycling in and out of ketosis.
• Since his body is keto-adapted, he can process a large volume of carbohydrates and maintain a ketogenic state. 
• Over time, the ketogenic diet can train your body to become metabolically flexible.

[48:56] Importance of Exogenous Ketones

• Beginners can use exogenous ketones to get into ketosis easier. This can also aid in the transition. 
• However, Richard does not recommend combining exogenous ketones with a high-carbohydrate diet. 
• Exogenous ketones can boost mental clarity and recovery during training. It can also help people who suffered from brain injuries, aneurysms, strokes, and concussions.

[55:14] Rethink Healthy Food 

• Inflammation is a sign that you’re doing something wrong.
• Your lifestyle may be the root cause of your health problems. Consider possible lifestyle changes before resorting to medication and surgery.
• Dig deeper into nutrition; the food that we think is healthy may really be
• High cholesterol levels and protein levels can help with healing and recovery. In the full episode, Richard shares how he healed from surgery 7 weeks earlier than expected.

[1:01:26] What Oils Should We Avoid?

• Sunflower, safflower, canola, and peanut oils come from seeds. The process to create them uses chemicals like hexane that can damage the body. 
• Reducing saturated fats and replacing them with seed and vegetable oils can increase your risk of death. 
• Cholesterol is essential for us to function. In fact, you can find cholesterol in every cell in your body.
• Richard consumes tallow, lard, ghee, avocado oil, coconut oil, and olive oil.
• He also recommends eating fish rather than fish oils for omega-3.

[1:05:54] Back to Basics

• Go back to the basics and cut out processed food.
• Understand how food and nutrition work.
• While restricting sugar is good, remember that all carbohydrates break down into sugar.
• Don’t underestimate the gut-brain connection. Poor gut health can easily lead to depression and anxiety.
• Age does not correlate with size. If you have a lot of visceral fat, that’s a sign of metabolic dysregulation.

[1:16:41] Introducing Keto Pro 

• Richard shares the importance of research and development, rather than marketing, for Keto Pro. 
• His products have the world’s highest purity rating at 99.9%. 
• Keto Pro also offers electrolytes mixed with molybdenum, selenium, and aster xantham.
• They use all-natural ingredients and without artificial sweeteners. 
• Richard is committed to serving the best product possible to help people. Find out more about Keto Pro’s products in the full episode.

Resources

• Gain exclusive access and bonuses to Pushing the Limits Podcast by becoming a patron!
• Previous Pushing the Limits podcast episodes: 
• • Episode 189: Understanding Autophagy and Increasing Your Longevity with Dr Elena Seranova
  • Episode 183: Sirtuins and NAD Supplements for Longevity with Dr Elena Seranova
• Ancel Keys and the lipid hypothesis: early breakthroughs to current management of dyslipidemia (BCMJ)
• Insulin vs Glucagon: The relevance of dietary protein by Dr Benjamin Bikman
• BioDiet by David Harper and Dale Drewery
• Coingestion of protein with carbohydrate during recovery from endurance exercise stimulates skeletal muscle protein synthesis in humans (NCBI)
• Sodium and health - concordance and controversy (BMJ)
• The Undiscussed Side Effects of Birth Control Pills
• Get your premium exogenous ketones at Keto Pro. You can also access educational videos about keto here! 
• Interested in Richard’s full story and before/after pictures? Find out more here.    
• Connect with Richard: Twitter | Instagram 

7 Powerful Quotes

“I tried every sort of diet and lifestyle that you can think of and nothing seemed to work, almost to the point you had thrown in the towel and given up. But I hated the way I looked. I hated the fact I didn't have energy. It didn't sit right with me; it didn't seem normal.”

“This whole reeducation piece — this is what we're trying to teach people that these foods are causing inflammation and insulin resistance. One of the factors that many overlook is that people look at the caloric model: it's X amount of calories — calories in, calories out. “

“I don't want that food. But if I do, I'm willing to accept the consequences today because tomorrow I'm going to be backing in strict and avoiding migraines and seed oils. But ketones — as you say — a fantastic way to help induce a ketogenic state.”

“A lot of people will ask the question, ‘Well, I've had my bloods done. I'm not diabetic, therefore, I'm not insulin-resistant.’ Insulin resistance happens over a long time… But insulin rises to continue to keep us healthy and drive these nutrients into the cells. Insulin will rise over time, and it'll continue to raise until the point where it can't raise any more. “

“But for me, it comes down to the core foundation, and I think, comes back to reeducating about the effects of these carbohydrates and seed oils. I think as long as you're mindful, when you reeducate someone, you're arming them with a tool, and you're giving them the means to make that decision.”

“I've done it the right way. It's just difficult to market a product, especially. We're a small company and keep it within. The UK isn't as big as it is in the US and the rest of the world. So I think it comes down to reeducating people and explaining that there's a lot of common misconceptions about keto and the cholesterol ketoacidosis.”

“I keep going back to why I started to do what I do, and it was in order to help people.”

About Richard Smith

Richard Smith is a nutritionist and professional athlete who became a British Champion. He used to suffer from pre-diabetes, kidney stones, high blood pressure, high glucose levels, and many illnesses. He took various medications but none of them work, forcing him to take a full pack of paracetamol every single day. Eventually, he tried the ketogenic diet, and it changed his life forever.    

The ketogenic lifestyle reversed his illnesses. Seeing the benefits of the lifestyle, Richard created Keto Pro to give people access to affordable and high-quality ketogenic products. 

Learn more about the ketogenic lifestyle on Keto Pro.  You can also connect with Richard on Twitter and Instagram.     

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Most of us go about our lives, assuming that the changes we may feel in our bodies are simply signs of aging. When we’re sick, we look for treatments and quick fixes.  A more proactive approach to your health could save you from the financial and emotional distress that comes with a scary diagnosis. 

In this episode, Dr Charles Meakin discusses how Care Oncology has provided early detection services, along with alternative and additional treatments for cancer patients. He talks about the benefits of disease prevention, particularly cancer prevention. He also shares the six fundamentals for better health and encourages us to live healthier, even if we don't suffer from diseases. 

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2. Discover Dr Charles' six fundamentals for better health. 
3. Learn to see threats as opportunities and be able to stay consistent. 

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Episode Highlights

[03:45] Dr Charles' and Care Oncology's Background 

• Charles has worked in oncology for 30 years. He started working at a big hospital in Charlotte, but pivoted after becoming legally blind. 
• He eventually discovered Care Oncology, a company that applies metabolic strategies for cancer treatment. 
• Care Oncology was started by Robin Bannister, a pharmacist and drug developer. His wife had developed stage-four breast cancer and had exhausted all treatment options. 
• Robin selected four drugs commonly used for non-cancer disorders but were found to affect cancer. 
• Robin selected four drugs based on human data, safety, non-overlapping effects, and their benefits for other chronic conditions. 

[08:46] Care Oncology's Approach

• Care Oncology uses metformin, atorvastatin, doxycycline, and mebendazole. The company kept to the dosage of the four drugs within a specific range. 
• Additional drugs, like Prozac and oxaloacetate, also proved helpful along with the metabolic approach. 
• Over the years, cancer research has focused more on the somatic mutation theory than the metabolic theory. 
• The metabolic approach to cancer is slowly becoming more widespread. 
• Even Dr Weinberg, who championed the hallmarks of cancer, added three more hallmarks that are purely metabolic.   

[16:52] Diet and Future of the Metabolic Approach

• From a somatic perspective, diet is not very important to curing cancer; however, food does affect cancer. 
• The standard American diet of proteins and fruits and grains can cause issues for cancer patients.
• Care Oncology has recently merged with Stage Zero Life Sciences for early detection. They perform blood biopsies and are looking into the RNA expression of white blood cells. 
• Early detection technology is slowly becoming more available. 
• As the company expands, they intend to add various types of cancers to their treatment list. . Learn about Care Oncology's testing process by listening to the full episode. 

[30:38] What Care Oncology Prioritises

• Charles shares that Care Oncology prioritises the markers with the most impact, as nuanced tests are more expensive. 
• The death rate from cancer may decrease, but the cancer rate is increasing.
• He shares how one in three women who get breast cancer become bankrupt after treatments.
• Care Oncology wants to reverse this experience by providing cheaper early detection methods through blood biopsies. Their process includes follow-ups and discussions. 
• Their State Zero tests are currently available only in the US, but the company hopes to expand over time.  

[36:28] Why Early Detection is Important 

• Tests can predict patterns before cancer physically manifests. 
• It's important to get regular physicals, lifestyle checks, and screenings every 18 months to 2 years. 
• The earlier you detect cancer, the higher the survival rate. . Early detection can also mean less expensive.
• According to Charles, colon cancer detected in stage one has a 90% chance of being cured. However, the later the cancer is detected, the lower the chance of being cured.
• It costs more to fix something than to prevent something. 

[43:11] There's No One Treatment for Everyone

• Charles shares that his best outcomes were when he customised treatments based on patients' needs.
• Unfortunately, cancer treatment is often too focused on following guidelines. 
• It’s important for patients to have hope that they can get better. 
• Unfortunately, physicians have little time to fully engage with patients.
• There is no “right way” to treat cancer. What works for one patient may not work for others.
• Talk to your doctors about what you’re putting in your body. This also applies to the vaccine and diet. 

[56:12] Balance is Key 

• It’s important to be aware of your sugar intake. A patient’s BMI can have an impact on the success of treatments. 
• Charles recommends intermittent fasting with a diet of animal protein, healthy fats, and low fructose fruits. Couple this diet with micro-exercises before and after meals. 
• Our muscles are the biggest organ in our body, and they can act as metabolic neutralizers. 
• Make sure your meals are balanced. Remember to consider your sleep and mood.  

[1:01:48] Find Opportunities 

• Everything can be seen as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to grow. 
• See things as a challenge instead of a threat.
• Not everyone has a growth mindset, but people will ‌develop this by identifying their purpose. 

[1:06:32] Dr Mekin’s Recommendations: BEGSIS

• First, nostril breathing. 
• Second, eat only real foods made up of fats, proteins, and low carbohydrates. Keep yourself hydrated. 
• Get moving to maintain and enhance your functionality. 
• Sleep. Make sure you recover and have your rhythms in order. 
• Have intent and always have a mission bigger than yourself. 
• Be social and involve yourself with others. Social isolation is a predictor of demise.  

[1:10:37] Focus on Fundamentals 

• With everything happening in the world, it's easy to focus on the negative. 
• Remember to be in the moment and look for the beauty in life. 
• Get back to the core fundamentals. 

[1:13:33] Keep Testing Yourself 

• Not everyone can do everything at the same time. Therefore, doctors need to help people prioritise what will work for them. 
• Charles shares that he's very proud of Care Oncology's work in cancer treatment. 
• Despite being 63, he likes to climb mountains annually to challenge himself. 
• Charles details how he puts himself in uncomfortable situations in the full episode.

[1:19:21] Future of Medicine

• Charles shares that the next ten years may change many things in medicine. 
• Look into the research. Clinical practice is often behind the latest developments. 
• Stay persistent and take care of yourself.
• Twenty years ago, people would die one year after losing their vitality and independence. Now, they tend to live up to 12 years. They may be alive, but they're often unhappy. 

7 Powerful Quotes.'

'A healthy person has multiple wishes and ideas while a sick person only has one wish — that's to get better again. Early spending of the dedication of time and money pays off.'

'A lower dose metabolic protocol with prescription drugs and supplements, and lifestyle coaching prevent the development of disease or cancer.'

'If you find cancer in stage one, you have a greater than 90% cure, which is surgery at most. Then if you find it in stage four, the cure rate drops down to the mid-teens, then you're never off treatment, and you will spend a fortune.'

'...to eat anything. That is the worst advice that you can give a cancer patient.'

"We're evolutionarily designed to eat primarily fats and proteins with some seasonal carbohydrates. So that's what 99% of our biology was based on.'

'Sometimes, an ounce of prevention could save you financially and, actually, health.'

'A lot of times, there's a silver lining to some of these obstacles put in our way.'

Resources

• Gain exclusive access and bonuses to Pushing the Limits Podcast by becoming a patron! 
• Tripping Over the Truth: How the Metabolic Theory of Cancer Is Overturning One of Medicine's Most Entrenched Paradigms by Travis Christofferson 
• Curable: How an Unlikely Group of Radical Innovators is Trying to Transform our Health Care System by Travis Christofferson 
• How to Starve Cancer by Jane McLelland
• Listen to our previous episodes: 
• • Episode 229: Cancer Treatments: Starve Cancer, Be Free From It with Jane McLelland
  • Episode 227: Fighting Cancer and Other Diseases Using The Ketogenic Diet with Dr Dominic D'Agostino  
• Care Oncology: Website I Facebook 
• AVRT Now
• Connect with Dr Charles: LinkedIn 
• Want to learn more from Dr Charles? Check out Coach it Forward Chuck  

About Dr Charles

Dr Charles Meakin is the US Medical Director at Care Oncology Clinic with over 40 years of experience in healthcare, eastern philosophies, fitness predictors of longevity, and happiness. In 2018, he retired after 30 years in radiation oncology practice due to a worsening retinal condition. He then joined Care Oncology and launched his charity health and wellness coaching. 

Want to learn more about Charles? Check out Care Oncology and Coach it Forward, Chuck. 

You can also find him on LinkedIn.   

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When we optimise our performance, we usually think of the basics of training, sleep, and food. Yet, we often miss one important aspect: breathing. If you have ever felt brain fog, a racing mind or insomnia, breathing may be the solution you need. 

In this episode, Patrick McKeown joins us to explain how mouth breathing can harm our health and performance, and many people still do this unconsciously. He shares that we need to transition to nasal breathing to help us breathe better. The change may be difficult at first, but Patrick encourages us through steps to help guide this change. 

If you want to know more about the science behind nasal breathing, then this episode is for you. 

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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn how mouth breathing can affect many aspects of your life. 
2. Discover the power of nasal breathing and how it can help improve your sleep and concentration. 
3. Understand the steps for transitioning to nasal breathing. 

Resources

• Follow Patrick's Amazon page for updates on his latest book, The Breathing Cure. 
• In the meantime, you can Patrick’s The Oxygen Advantage!   
• **INCLUDE LINK TO EPISODE WITH JAMES NESTOR ONCE IT’S OUT**
• Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power Of Sleep And Dreams by Matthew Walker
• Breath: The New Science Of A Lost Art by James Nestor
• BOLT Method to test your breathing efficiency.
• Check out Buteyko Clinic and The Oxygen Advantage for breathing tools mentioned in this episode!  

Episode Highlights

[2:16] Patrick’s Journey Into Breathing

• Patrick shared how he was a chronic mouth breather and had asthma growing up. This condition got worse in time and affected his concentration and studies. 
• Chronic mouth breathing affects 25 - 50% of children, yet the medical industry is not doing anything to address it. 
• Patrick's personal experience and struggles made him realise that no one is teaching how to breathe correctly. 
• Breathing is fundamental to attention and sleep. 
• Listen to the full episode for an overview of how breathing can affect our development and life!  

[13:35] The Importance Of Nasal Breathing

• Transitioning to nasal breathing can increase oxygen pressure by 10%. 
• Mouth breathing is often tied to chest breathing, which is faster. Faster, shallower breaths cause the body to think it is in danger.
• Nasal breathing can help conditions such as asthma, COVID-19 recovery, sarcoidosis, anxiety, depression, functional movement and more. 
• Adults usually breath four to six litres of air during rest. Asthmatics report breathing as much as 10 to 15 litres.
• Approximately 75% of the people with anxiety have dysfunctional breathing.

[21:49] Breathing And Stress

• Stress is always accompanied by faster and upper chest breathing.
• Faster breathing causes us to think we’re in danger.
• Light, slow, and deep breathing should be taught to people with anxiety and PTSD.
• Correct, functional breathing shouldn't be used in five-minute chunks, but instead, be how we breathe every day.

[25:59] Breathing And Sleep

• The problem of snoring lies in mouth breathing. 
• Nasal breathing helps address sleep apnea. 
• Roughly 50% of the adult population sleeps with their mouth open. 
• If your mouth is dry in the morning, you may be sleeping with your mouth open.
• Listen to the full episode to learn more about the importance of breathing for better sleep. 

[33:13] How To Remedy Mouth Breathing

• Patrick recommends taping the mouth to encourage nasal breathing. 
• Dentists are in a good position to spot mouth breathing. 
• Patrick notes that facial abnormalities are a mark of mouth breathing. 
• Mouth breathing in young children and babies can be corrected early with the proper techniques.

[45:06] Effects On Facial Development

• Anthropologists have concluded that we had straight teeth all the time. 
• However, over the years, eating soft food has changed our jaws and teeth. 
• These changes led to the overcrowding of teeth and dental decay. It even affects our breathing! 
• It’s still being questioned whether small mouths cause mouth breathing or vice versa. Regardless, we need to address this problem immediately. 
• Listen to the full episode for more information on how facial development has changed over the years. 

[56:55] Transition To Nasal Breathing

• As adults, we can still influence the shape of our face. 
• Transitioning to nasal breathing may be difficult at first, but remember that it will be better for you in the long run. 
• You can test your breathing by using the BOLT Method
• . 
• Nasal breathing, in conjunction with other techniques, can drastically improve physical performance in athletes.

[1:07:55] Building Foundations

• Wim Hof has been vital in raising awareness of breathwork. 
• Patrick notes that the Wim Hof method is a stressor exercise, not functional breathing. 
• Before learning these high-level breathing techniques, it’s more important to get functional breathing right first. 
• Functional breathing is how you breathe throughout the day. 
• Listen to the full episode for the discussion on building your breathing foundation. 

7 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

‘Society does demand us to concentrate. Concentration is demanded of us. But nobody teaches us how.’

‘The other thing about mouth breathing is typically chest breathing is activating the upper chest, and it's also causing faster and harder breathing. And physiologically, this is putting us into a fight or flight response.’

‘When I see people coming in with a racing mind, and I look at their breathing, I very often see faster breathing, just a little bit faster. It's not that the person is having a panic attack, it's just their breathing is a little bit faster. Maybe the respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute, plus, they have upper chest breathing, they can often have irregular breathing patterns.’

‘If we get stressed today, our breathing gets faster, harder... that's telling the brain we are in danger. So how do we change and switch this off? Well, when we start practising to breathe, breathe slow, and breathe deep. And the acronym that I use is LSD. So light, slow, and deep breathing. The feedback then is from the body back to the brain. And the brain is interpreting it that the body is in a safe environment because the body would not be breathing light, slow and deep if there was danger.’

‘If you have somebody who is breathing harder and faster, our typical person with asthma is a prime example. And it's known that as asthma severity increases, so does obstructive sleep apnea. People with asthma are tired.’

‘We know that 50% of the adult population have their mouth opened during sleep... so if the mouth is dry in the morning, you're not likely to be waking up feeling great.’

‘We're changing breathing patterns but we're not necessarily changing the behaviour of nasal breathing and mouth breathing... I need you to start taping your mouth during the day... and it was a total game-changer. This was really forming that habit of nose breathing.’

About Patrick

Patrick McKeown is a leading authority in the field of breathing. His clinical training was built at Trinity College Dublin in Russia. He was later accredited as a breathing coach by renowned physician Dr Konstantin Buteyko in 2002. Patrick's work focuses on breathing for performance and sleep. He has published several research studies in international medical journals, and top literary publishers have published his work. 

In addition to his research, Patrick is also the breathing advisor to the Extreme Performance Training XPT program - created by American big-wave surfer, Laird Hamilton - and has taught more than 700 breathing instructors across 45 countries. He has also trained elite military Special Forces, SWAT, Olympic coaches and athletes. He also regularly appears on popular podcasts including London Real, Ben Greenfield, Ben Pakulski, Warrior Souls and Bulletproof. 

Excited for the latest release from Patrick? You can follow him at Buteyko Clinic and Oxygen Advantage. Follow his Amazon page for updates on his latest book, The Breathing Cure.  

You can also follow Patrick on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

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Even professional athletes aren’t immune to cramping and dehydration. If you constantly suffer from these, your performance can be sorely affected. It’s understandably frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be — as long as you know your body well and how to optimise fuel and hydration to enhance your athletic performance.

In this episode, sports scientist Andy Blow discusses the proper way to fuel and hydrate your body for peak athletic performance. We disuss sweat tests and how they can help you balance your intake of fluid and electrolytes. Andy shares the importance of carb fueling, along with the benefits of intermittent fasting and the keto diet. Lastly, Andy explains what his company, Precision Fuel & Hydration, does and its commitment to helping athletes achieve peak health and performance.

If you want to learn more about proper fueling and hydration, then this episode is for you!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Understand your body’s needs for peak athletic performance.
2. Learn the amount of carbs, fluid, and electrolytes your body needs.
3. Find out how to curb gut issues while hydrating.

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Episode Highlights

[03:51] Andy’s Background

• Andy was a full-time athlete and studied sports science at university.
• Bringing together his degree and athletic background, he built his company, Precision Fuel & Hydration.
• Andy participated in triathlons and aimed for the 2004 Athens Olympics. His performance sweet-spot was races over an hour and less than five or six hours.

[09:11] The Story Behind Precision Fuel & Hydration

• During races, Andy performed well in cool conditions.
• He noticed that he didn’t do well in hot weather. He had a high sweat rate, which led to cramps and low sodium levels.
• After getting a sweat test, he discovered that he was losing too much salt through sweat. 
• So, he dialled up the sodium and reduced his fluid intake. The electrolyte dosage is crucial for optimum performance.
• Andy started Precision Fuel & Hydration by sweat testing people to determine how much fluid and electrolytes they need.

[18:17] Gut Issues & Electrolytes

• Gut issues can occur when there’s a mismatch between your physiology and the amount of electrolytes you’re consuming.
• Listen to your body and make sure your intake of fluid and electrolytes are right for you.

[21:23] How To Get A Sweat Test

• Precision Fuel & Hydration has sweat test centres in the UK, America, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
• If you’re interested in getting a sweat test, you can find their locations on their website or reach out to find someone local to you.
• Their website also has a free online hydration test.
• There's no "one size fits all" approach to hydration; an individualised approach to health is needed.

[27:37] The Relationship Between Sodium & Potassium

• The relationship between the ratios of body fluid and electrolytes is essential.
• Sodium is the predominant electrolyte in your extracellular fluid, while potassium is the predominant electrolyte in your intracellular fluid.
• An imbalance between sodium and potassium can be detrimental.
• Potassium doses can be dangerous if not done properly.

[27:37] The Role of Magnesium

• You don’t lose vast amounts of magnesium when you sweat.
• However, some people find that taking magnesium supplements helps with cramps.
• The majority of cramping incidents can be solved with the right sodium supplementation, making it a game-changer in an athlete’s performance.

[37:11] Carb Fueling

• If you load up on carbs before endurance events, you can go faster for longer.
• The more carbohydrates you can oxidise, the lower the oxygen your body consumes in exercise, and the faster you can go — that’s why marathon runners consume lots of carbs.
• Maximise carbohydrate intake and absorption for endurance events.
•  For fast moving-athletes, the minimum carbohydrate recommendation is around 60  to 90 grams per hour.
• Endurance training helps the body burn fat more efficiently, but when you’re burning fat, your pace slows–which isn’t optimal for racing.

[47:54] What’s In Their Gels?

• Precision Fuel & Hydration gels are maltodextrin-based with some fructose.
• Other gels are more like syrups, which can make people sick, but Precision Fuel & Hydration gels are like jelly or jam without flavour, colour, and electrolytes.
• Its ingredients are carbs, pectin, and citric acid.
• Fat adaptation and carbs depend on your body and activity.
• While carbs might seem unfashionable with the rise of the keto diet and fat adaptation, carb intake can also help with fueling.

[57:22] Intermittent Fasting

• Andy cycles his carbohydrate intake around his activity level.
• His wife is interested in intermittent fasting from a scientifically-based perspective.
• He does not follow the same regime as his wife, but he skips breakfast and narrows his eating window depending on his activity.
• Doing intermittent fasting effectively fires up the same cellular machine.
• Don’t be rigid about fasting and eat when you need to so you won’t be deficient.

[1:07:14] Find Out How Much Carbs You Need

• Their Quick Carb Calculator shows how many carbs you need per hour.
• You can also access one-on-one video calls with their sports science team so you can get an individualised approach.

[1:09:26] Staying True To Their Mission

• Precision Fuel & Hydration began offering one-on-one video calls during the pandemic.
• They use automation to make these calls quick and simple.
• The core of their business is to be a resource for athletes — and they always keep this mission in mind as they scale.

7 Powerful Quotes

‘I thought I'd solve the problem for everyone because I was taking a high dose and I was just like high dose is the way to go. But you learn over time that actually that more individualized approach is the way to go.’

‘The thing about body fluid and electrolytes is that the absolute levels of them are important. But what's even more important is the relationship between the ratios between them.’

‘Sodium is the predominant electrolyte in your extracellular fluid. Potassium is the predominant electrolyte in your intracellular fluid. When you get those two seriously out of whack that can cause problems — no matter if you've got the right level of water.’

‘What happens with 90 odd percent of athletes that have electrolyte disturbances, it's a sodium imbalance issue because extracellular fluid is very sodium rich. It doesn't have a lot of potassium in it.’

‘At least the majority, if not a vast majority of that cramping, can be alleviated with the right sodium supplementation.’

‘If you want to go fast doing endurance events even for multiple hours, carbohydrate is your friend and you kind of need to work on ways to maximise intake and absorption.’

‘One-size-fits-all soundbite advice like, ‘With electrolytes, you need to do this. With fluid, you need to do this.’ The reality is there's a little bit more or a lot more nuance in a lot of people's heads.’

Resources

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About Andy

Andy Blow is a sports scientist and co-founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. He earned his degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. His expertise is sweat, dehydration, and cramping. He was formerly the team sports adviser for the Benetton and Renault and remains the Porsche Human Performance Centre adviser.

An elite athlete in his youth, Andy finished in the top 10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, including winning an Xterra World title. His struggles with cramps and dehydration led to his specialisation in electrolyte replenishment and building Precision Fuel & Hydration. He’s a leading figure in sports hydration and has co-authored several studies and books. His works have been published in BMJ Journals, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Learn more about Andy’s work on the Precision Fuel & Hydration website. You can also connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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In today's episode Lisa's talks about the two minds. The conscious mid and the Subconscious mind. The subconscious mind can process 20 000 000 bits of info per second. The conscious mind can only process 40 bits of info/sec. So the subconscious mind can process 500 000 time more what the conscious mind is able to.

This information has powerful implications when it comes to getting what you want and desire in life and to changing behaviours and thought processes that are no longer serving you or that are limiting you.

Your conscious mind is your creative mind, your self, your wants, your desires. Your subconscious mind is a tape recorder. It just plays back whatever it was programmed with. 

We learn how you got your programming to begin with and why it might be direct competition to what you actually want and how that might be sabotaging your attempts to change. 

To learn more about this topic Lisa recommends you read "The Biology of Belief" by Dr Bruce Lipton and to study his works at www.brucelipton.com

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Arthritis is a severe disease that's uncomfortable at best and debilitating at worst. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people think that arthritis only happens to the elderly, but it can affect anyone. It is a disease that begins in your 20s or results from injuries sustained as a child. Unfortunately, most of what the general public is misinformed about arthritis: what it is, how it starts, and how to treat it!

In this episode, Dr Elizabeth Yurth addresses common misconceptions about arthritis. She defines the disease and offers realistic alternatives to established treatment options. If you want to learn more about longevity-based proactive measures to address arthritis, this episode is for you!

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1. Recognise arthritis as an inflammatory process rather than a wear-and-tear disease.
2. Understand the importance of addressing arthritis early on — as early as your 20s!
3. Learn how longevity studies-based supplements and treatments improve the immune system and combat arthritis.

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Episode Highlights

[03:30] Breaking the Misconceptions about Arthritis

• Arthritis is more than a wear-and-tear condition; it’s an inflammatory disease process. 
• It is not limited to the elderly. The disease process can begin with minor injuries, even those sustained as a child.
• Arthritis is a combination of genetics and environmental factors triggered by trauma. 

[08:25] Arthritis as an Inflammatory Disease Process  

• Arthritis is a disease process like neurodegenerative and cardiac illnesses. 
• Our bodies follow a balanced way to deal with injuries. It releases the level of cytokines that set off the body’s response to healing and recovery. Afterwards, cytokine levels fall, and anti-inflammatory proteins take over.
• The disease process begins during Imbalance in any part of the process. It can be started as too many cytokines lead to zombie cells and lack of autophagy.

[12:20] General Approaches to Addressing Arthritis 

• Turn off inflammatory cytokines through simple supplements like curcumin or epigallocatechin. 
• Turning down the inflammatory response allows the injury to heal better. 
• Inducing autophagy or knocking off the bad cells helps reduce injury as well. 

[13:36]  Arthritis is a Preventable Disease 

• Arthritis is a disease that should be given more attention, as it has a significant impact on people’s quality of life.
• It is the primary cause of disability among people of working age. 
• Arthritis is preventable to a large degree, despite genetics and other factors. 

[18:32] Current Orthopedic Treatments for Arthritis 

• The focus in addressing arthritis is to treat the disease process.
• Steroid injections temporarily reduce inflammatory cytokines, but they also inhibit those that aid in healing.
• Arthroscopic surgery can provide immediate comfort. However, it can also inflict tears that can cause the rapid progression of arthritis.
• Back fusion can help cases of spinal instability. However, for degenerative discs, the long-term success rate of surgery is around 10% of those who undergo it.

[24:09]  Degenerative Disc Disease as an Inflammatory Disease 

• Degenerative disc disease is an inflammatory disease caused by high levels of cytokines. This includes the nuclear factor kappa beta.
• The goal is to focus on the issues that cause disc destruction, such as elevated cytokine levels, rather than the disc itself.
• Ageing processes, like degeneration, should serve as a wake-up call to reconsider one's diet. This also includes reconsidering supplements, and exercise, as well as one's cardiovascular health.

[27:18]  Changing the Perspective about Arthritis

• People should be aware that arthritis begins in their 20s, similar to brain disorders, heart ailments, and cancers.   
• All these immune and inflammatory diseases come down to curing ageing. 
• We need to take proactive steps and opt for longevity instead of a mechanical standard of care. 
• Opting for the ‘expensive’ care earlier will save you time, stress, and money. People often exhaust traditional options first before pursuing longevity treatments. 

[38:49] Pentosan Polysulfate: ‘A Cure for Arthritis’

• Pentosan polysulfate is a repurposed drug that reduces cytokines causing degenerative disc pain. 
• According to studies, even after just six weeks of using Pentosan Polysulfate, you can continue to reap the advantages for up to a year.

[45:07] Vitamins and Supplements to Combat Arthritis 

• Another strategy to fight arthritis is to make sure your nutrients are optimised.
• Vitamins D and C, and zinc are critical but straightforward micronutrients.
• Epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, has many benefits that aid in addressing arthritis. Its benefits include muscle-building, fat loss, and myostatin blocking.

[47:07] Benefits of Gaining Muscle

• Muscle, as an organ, produces endocrine glands, and myokines have very beneficial effects on joints.  
• Those with sarcopenia or muscle loss are more likely to develop joint arthritis.
• Electrical stimulation of muscles can be done for individuals who are further along in a disease process.
• Static contraction or contracting the muscles for three seconds every hour also helps muscle-building. 

[51:03]  Inducing Autophagy Process Using Spermidine 

• Spermidine is a polyamine compound that comes from bacteria in certain foods. 
• Polyamine is produced by the human body as well. However, as we become older, we make less of it.
• It is an autophagy-Inducing agent that aids in getting rid of damaged cells. 
• Spermidine works better than steroids at reducing inflammation. It preserves the joints without making them worse.

[54:06] Trehalose: The ‘Sugar Substitute’

• Trehalose is glucose that impacts oxidative stress and helps clean up the cells. 
• It has zero glycemic impact, which helps blood glucose under control. 
• Trehalose is looked at for neurodegenerative diseases but can benefit joint pain. 

[56:57] Peptide Therapies as Simple, Inexpensive Aid 

• If you are looking for simple, inexpensive aid, collagen peptides can also be beneficial. 
• They typically are part of a mixture including Vitamin C, which helps cartilage cells. 
• A more expensive option is aggressive peptides, like BPC 157 or Body Protection Compound 157. These peptides can aid joint regeneration.
• It’s vital to understand the role of inflammation in arthritis rather than jumping at treatments, like stem cell therapy.

[59:54] The Role of Stressed Immune System 

• Almost every disease is related to over-aggressive, pro-inflammatory cytokines, disruption in mitochondrial function, and autophagy. 
• Ageing causes a significant number of diseases. 
• The immune system goes awry for many reasons, including viral exposures.

[59:54] Antiviral Drugs, Hormones, and Fasting

• Antiviral drugs, hormones, and fasting can help the immune system fight diseases as healthy as possible. 
• EGCG and curcumin are natural compounds that have some antiviral properties. Acyclovir is also a safe choice for combatting the herpes virus and Epstein-Barr, among others.  

• Our immune system produces fewer hormones as we become older. Our bodies need hormones to function, so we need to replace them somehow.
• Hormones have huge immune-modulating properties that help stop oxidative stress. 
• The immune system benefits from the recovery period following a fast. It can be very beneficial to clear out dead cells.

[1:08:55] Rapamycin and Metformin: The ‘Future’ of Arthritis

• Rapamycin is a chemotherapeutic medication with a solid immune-modulating effect. 
• It is well-known for activating autophagy, which can lengthen lifespan in all mammalian species scientists have studied.
• Metformin is an inexpensive medication that keeps glucose control. 
• It has some interesting studies on arthritis. One study shows the overlapping benefits in cardiovascular, renal, cancer, and obesity protection. 

7 Powerful Quotes

“[Arthritis as an inflammatory disease process] is the same thing that goes on with COVID. Right? Yes. Why do some people die of COVID? [It's] usually not the virus itself -- it's the immune reaction to the virus.”

“So we know we have to treat [cytokines] and not the disc itself. That's the end game. Treat the problem that's causing the disc damage.”

“...[W]e're really trying to get into the heads of these [20-year-olds] and say, the [disease process starts when you’re] 20. Yeah, like your brain diseases, your heart diseases, and your cancers are all those processes are starting in our 20s.”

“The plastic surgeons are doing fine. [P]eople are more than willing to spend that money on their facelifts and things like that [than] internally to feel better.”

“You can have no cartilage and no pain or no discs, and no gain. The pain is an inflammatory sign.”

“Go back, go back up the tree. And then you had all of the diseases in mitochondria and information.”

"Be it cancer, metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, or neurologic arthritis, they're all the same disease. You've got to get the immune system as healthy as possible. You have to stop oxidative stress."

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• Tripping Over the Truth: How the Metabolic Theory of Cancer Is Overturning One of Medicine's Most Entrenched Paradigms by Travis Christofferson 
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• The 1-Week and 8-Month Effects of a Ketogenic Diet or Ketone Salt Supplementation on Multi-Organ Markers of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Function in Rats 
• Press-pulse: a novel therapeutic strategy for the metabolic management of cancer 
• Ketone supplementation decreases tumour cell viability and prolongs the survival of mice with metastatic cancer 
• Moffitt Cancer Center 
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About Dr Elizabeth

Dr Elizabeth Yurth, MD, FAARFM, ABAARM is a practising orthopedic. She specialises in sports, spine, and regenerative medicine and has over 25 years of professional experience as a practising orthopaedic physician. She is a double-Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. 

Dr Yurth has dedicated her life to longevity. In 2006, she founded the Boulder Longevity Institute, where she serves as the Medical Director. She has worked as the team physician for Stanford and Santa Clara Universities and consulted for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Jose Ballet.

Dr Yurth has a dual-Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (FAARM), and Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAARFM) through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She recently completed a Fellowship in Human Potential and Epigenetic Medicine. 

You can learn more and connect with Dr Elizabeth on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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