How to Biohack International Travel, Ben's Inexpensive Hair Loss Prevention Protocol, Top Ancestral Living Strategies For A Longer Lifespan, & More With Jag Chima.

Ben Greenfield

May 9, 2024

Episode description

Whether it's biohacking to limit jet lag, preventing balding, discovering simple daily movements to emulate the physicality of your ancestors, sipping healthier alcohol choices, or debunking fasting misconceptions, today's show is packed with practical advice for rejuvenating the body and mind.

In this episode, explore the fusion of ancestral wisdom and cutting-edge biohacking strategies for achieving peak wellness with me and Jag Chima, an entrepreneur, investor, visionary, health and fitness enthusiast, philanthropist, and the host of The Inspired Lifestyle Podcast.

Jag is the founder of The London Group, a diversified conglomerate with extensive operations in the UK, India, and other parts of the world.

He has been featured on many media platforms including BBC News Asia, BBC Asian Network, and MATV, and is a sought-after speaker and strategic advisor on business affairs. Jag believes in facing fears and taking on challenges for growth and personal development, as demonstrated by his recent adventures completing a triathlon and a 1,450 km bicycle ride from Delhi to Mumbai. He is a proud supporter of The Unique Home for Girls, a home for unwanted, abandoned girls in Punjab, India.

Join Jag and me as we discuss everything from mindful eating to combat hyper-palatable foods to utilizing antioxidants for protection against environmental pollutants and the implications of oxidation-prone fats in your diet. The episode doesn't stop at internal health, though — it also provides transformative tips for enhancing your skincare and haircare routines using budget-friendly bio hacks like peptides and red light therapy, discovering the art of preparing plant-based foods to maximize their nutrient content, and staying true to the holistic wisdom your ancestors practiced.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/chima

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BEAM Mine

Episode description

Jag is the founder of The London Group, a diversified conglomerate with extensive operations in the UK, India, and other parts of the world.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/chima

Episode Sponsors:

Manukora: Use code BEN at manukora.com/ben for a free pack of honey sticks with your order — a $15 value.

LeelaQ: Visit http://leelaq.com/ben and use code BEN10 for 10% off.

Troov: Save 30% off your first order with code Ben at drinktroov.com/products/BEN.

BEAM Mine

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Drink alcohol smartly with DHM and cleaner options

To mitigate alcohol's negative effects, take DHM or Zbiotics before drinking and choose cleaner options like spirits with soda or wines from France, Italy, or New Zealand.

#alcohol

#DHM

Boost plant protein bioavailability with digestive enzymes

Adding digestive enzymes to a plant-based protein shake elevates its amino acid bioavailability to be on par with a complete whey or egg protein.

#enzyme

#protein

Create DIY anti-aging facial at home for under $100

Mimic expensive clinic treatments by combining at-home derma rolling, a clay mask, and a red light therapy face mask for under $100.

#anti-aging

#red-light

Pre-digest plants by soaking, sprouting, fermenting, or boiling for better digestion

To counteract plant defense mechanisms that cause digestive issues, you must pre-digest them by soaking, sprouting, fermenting, or boiling them before eating.

#digestion

#nutrition

Embrace baldness to celebrate high testosterone levels

Men with naturally high testosterone should consider embracing baldness rather than suppressing their testosterone, a key youthfulness hormone, just to keep their hair.

#hair-loss

#testosterone

Apply topical caffeine to slow hair loss

Applying topical caffeine, such as by rubbing spent coffee grounds into your scalp daily, can help slow hair loss by increasing blood flow.

#coffee

#hair-loss

Avoid fragile fats to protect skin from aging

Consuming fragile fats like vegetable oils while exposed to stressors like sun or pollution can accelerate skin aging and wrinkles.

#seed-oil

#skin

Nebulize glutathione to heal lung tissue from pollution

You can use a portable nebulizer to breathe in liquid glutathione, a potent antioxidant that helps heal lung tissue damaged by pollution.

#glutathione

#lungs

Implement nuanced fasting protocol for optimal hormonal balance

For optimal results without negative hormonal effects, men should fast 12-16 hours daily while pre-menopausal women should stick to 10-12 hours.

#fasting

#hormones

Reframe addictive personality to build positive habit streaks

An addictive personality can be reframed to build positive habits by focusing on maintaining a streak of moderation, such as having only one drink per day.