A Simple Trick To Make Walking Build Muscle, An Easy-To-Find Supplement That Cools Your Body, Infrared Sauna vs. Red Light, Reversing Cognitive Decline & More! Solosode 478

Ben Greenfield

Sep 26, 2024

Episode description

In this solosode, you’ll get to dive into the power of infrared saunas and red light therapy, exploring how these two therapies can boost detoxification, cardiovascular health, and skin rejuvenation. You’ll also discover practical ways to combine both for maximum benefits in your daily routine. Next, I'll reveal how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training can supercharge your muscle growth and strength, no matter where you are (and you'll get a breakdown of the science behind BFR and how to integrate it into your workouts for optimal gains). Additionally, you'll get to explore cutting-edge research on cognitive decline and learn about key dietary, exercise, and stress-management strategies to protect your brain health. Plus, you’ll learn the surprising benefits of Pilates for sleep quality and overall well-being.

To round off the show, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the roles of glycine and taurine in sleep and body temperature regulation, along with tips on managing gut health during exercise in hot conditions. You’ll also hear about some personal strategies for improving mental performance, including brain challenges and stress relief techniques to help you thrive in everyday life.

Ready to discover actionable ways to transform your health, inside and out? Let's dive in!

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/478

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Episode description

Ready to discover actionable ways to transform your health, inside and out? Let's dive in!

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/478

Episode Sponsors:

Apollo: Head over to apolloneuro.com/bengreenfield and use code BG15 for 15% off.

BEAM Minerals: Go to beamminerals.com and use code BEN at checkout for 20% off your order.

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Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/BEN and using code BEN at checkout.

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate blood flow restriction bands to enhance muscle growth during walking

Adding blood flow restriction (BFR) bands during aerobic training like walking can improve muscle hypertrophy and strength, not just endurance.

#muscle

#walking

Challenge your brain daily to enhance cognitive function

To maintain cognitive function, adopt the personal rule of doing something once per day that confuses your brain, like learning a new instrument or a complex game.

#cognition

#neuroplasticity

Confront fears directly to enhance mental health

A key rule for mental health, established in the 1930s, is to face your fears by running towards them and tackling them directly, because 'daylight dismisses ghosts'.

#fear

#mental-health

Avoid reliance on AI for health advice

AI chatbots can provide dangerously incorrect health advice, such as recommending eating rocks or adding non-toxic glue to pizza sauce.

#AI

#risk

Combine infrared sauna with red light therapy for enhanced benefits

You can get the benefits of both an infrared sauna and red light therapy simultaneously by placing a standalone red light panel inside your sauna.

#red-light

#sauna

Take taurine to prevent overheating during exercise

Taking taurine at a dose of 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight can help prevent overheating when exercising in hot conditions.

#exercise

#supplement

Choose Pilates to improve sleep quality

A meta-analysis of 27 trials found that Pilates was the most effective exercise intervention for people who struggle with sleep quality.

#exercise

#sleep

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