The *Unbelievable* Story Of the 185-Year-Old Yogi (& His Exact Longevity Protocol!), How To Fully Cleanse The Body In 28 DAYS, Enema Science & More With Dr. Chiti Parikh
Ben Greenfield
Sep 5, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Practice Kayakalpa for rejuvenation and longevity
A yogi reportedly lived to 185 by performing Kayakalpa, a one-year sensory deprivation retreat in a dark hut to mimic the womb and activate stem cells.
Prioritize fasting to enhance liver detoxification
Your liver cannot efficiently process food and toxins at the same time because it always prioritizes digestion, which is why fasting is crucial for detoxification.
Utilize stem cells to regenerate pancreatic cells and cure diabetes
According to recent research from China, scientists have successfully cured diabetes in a patient by using stem cells to regenerate their pancreatic cells.
Rejuvenate with amla jam for powerful antioxidants
You can consume a rejuvenating herbal jam containing amla (gooseberry), which has 10,000 times the antioxidant content of blueberries, from brands like Banyan Botanicals.
Wake early to enhance creativity through meditation
Waking up 90 minutes before sunrise puts your brain in an optimal theta wave state, making it the ideal time for meditation and creative work.
Utilize skin for herbal medicine through self-massage
Performing a self-massage with herb-infused oils allows you to absorb medicinal compounds through the skin, bypassing the gut and stimulating lymphatic drainage.
Reset gut health with oil and herbal tea enemas
A traditional Panchakarma gut reset involves alternating between an oil enema to lubricate the colon and an herbal tea enema to detoxify and repopulate the microbiome.
Avoid cold water with meals to enhance digestion
Drinking cold water with meals dilutes stomach acid and raises its pH, preventing digestive enzymes from activating and turning undigested food into toxins.
Identify night waking patterns to assess organ stress
Waking between midnight and 2 AM suggests liver stress, while waking between 3-5 AM with anxiety-ridden dreams indicates a different 'vata' imbalance.
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