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26. Personalized Vitamins With Tye Jensen Jul 12, 2019

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On today’s episode of the BioCurious podcast we are discussing personalized approaches for health optimization with Tye Jensen who is a well known leader in the field of health and wellness, and a successful entrepreneur in the health sector. Tye is originally trained in the biological sciences, but decided to forgo traditional medical school to found multiple startups in the health and nutrition sectors. Currently, he operates ‪BareNutButter.com‬ which is a bulk almond butter company, and is the Head of Business Development at Rootine Vitamins, a consumer biotech company specializing in nutrigenetics and personalized vitamins. On this episode we discuss: - The most important foundational pillars of health - If the “magic pill” really exists - Foundational biohacks to try before investing money in advanced biotech - Personalizing vitamins based on DNA, lifestyle, and blood nutrient levels - Most common genetic mutations that cause micronutrient imbalances - How to repurpose your 23 and Me data to better understand your heath status and needs + best DNA analysis software to use - Why the nature vs. nurture debate is outdated - The most effective ways to improve sleep - And how terms like “biohacking” are being misused for marketing There’s a TON of great info in this episode, so you might want to take notes! And if you want to learn more about the genetic variants discussed in this episode, please reach out! Tye has a plethora of great resources and visuals that explain the details that he would be happy to share! Also, if you’d like to try Routine Vitamins you can use the code “BIOCURIOUS” for 10% off! To connect with Tye: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/tyejensen Routine Vitamins: https://rootinevitamins.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

25. Biohacking Climate Change With Dr. Evguenia Alechine Jun 28, 2019

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Today I’m speaking with a brilliant scientist Evguenia Alechine from Argentina who has a PhD in Biochemistry and a knack for sharing knowledge about health optimization and wellbeing. She’s also a biohacker, digital nomad, and holistic yoga and acroyoga teacher. Today we’re talking about her current research focus, which is climate change. She’s part of a global leadership program called Homeward Bound for women in STEM that aims to change our paradigms around climate change.

On this episode you’ll learn:

How the first gen biohackers used to do it -before it was called biohacking... Behind the scenes of Selfhacked and the science team that writes their content... How a group of women in STEM are working together to move the needle on climate change... How each of us can make sustainable change for our planet... Why current climate paradigms need to change drastically... The small things that everyone should be doing to help protect our planet... Cool innovations in science that could save the planet... The link between climate change, heath and wellness, and biohacking... How Costa Rica is leading the climate change efforts globally... Where to find information about the efforts happening around climate change and how to get involved... The four questions you can ask yourself that will completely shift your perspective... And how biohacking, leadership, entrepreneurship, and activism all start with personal awareness...

Connect with Evguenia:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/travelerscientist

Web: https://travelerscientist.com

Connect with Kayla:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd

WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com

Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19

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24. Beyond The Biohacker’s Handbook With Dr. Olli Sovijärvi Jun 21, 2019

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Todays episode is all about holistic health and performance optimization. I’m speaking with one of the authors of the biohacking handbook, Dr Olli Sovijärvi who is one of the pioneers of holistic medicine in Finland. During his career in medicine Dr Sovijärvi worked in primary care, emergency care, and since 2013 at a private clinic that specializes in nutrition and holistic health care. His primary focus now is preventive health and wellbeing. He also teaches on the topics of biohacking, performance optimization, nutrition and gut health. On this episode you will hear: How the Biohacking handbook was created and how the authors determined what to include in it... The difference between anecdotal evidence and quantifiable evidence and why both have value... The importance of esoteric health topics... How you can be your own health advocate by building your personal evidence base... How to determine the credibility of new health innovations that haven’t been heavily researched... The fundamental biohacks that everyone should practice... Why mitochondria are the key to becoming a high performance human and for treating diseases like MS and autoimmunity... Why lifting weights is good for your brain... How REM and deep sleep affect your health... The most effective ways to biohack more REM and deep sleep... The benefits of full body vibration... The best biohacks to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and get into a relaxed state... The most cost effective biohacks... The best free biohacks that anyone can do... The morning elixir recipe that will give you superpowers... The best fat coffee recipe for sustained energy, balanced blood sugar and brain support... Why you shouldn’t take the advice of influencers... And the biohacking even that you can’t miss! Resources: Connect with Olli: https://instagram.com/ollisovijarvi Get a copy of the handbook: https://biohackingbook.com Attend the Biohacker’s Summit: https://biohackersummit.com Deep sleep article: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/sleep-articles/increase-deep-sleep/ Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla Women’s Biohacking Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com BioCurious Website: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

23. Biohacking Diabetes And Obesity With Dr. Aastha Kalra Jun 14, 2019

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If you or a loved one have type 2 diabetes and are on insulin, or if you struggle with weight, this episode will be really helpful! And please share it with your friends who might benefit from the information. Today were about biohacking diabetes and obesity with Dr. Aastha Kalra who specializes in obesity medicine and metabolic healthcare. Shes board certified in internal medicine and the physician founder of Weight Zero MD, which focuses on “diabetes reversal.” Dr Kalra implicates sugar as the number one culprit driving the obesity epidemic, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. On this episode you will hear: What lifestyle medicine is and how it can be used to treat chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease... How preventative medicine works... What diabetes reversal is... How to reverse type 2 diabetes naturally without medication... The most effective treatment for diabetes and obesity reversal... Why fasting is key... How glucose metabolism works... What insulin resistance is and what causes it... Why insulin is typically prescribed for diabetes treatment... Why insulin is not the appropriate treatment for diabetes... How insulin causes fat storage... Why it’s important to pay attention to the glycemic index of foods... The difference between simple and complex carbs for glucose metabolism... Why people with insulin resistance need to avoid all carbs, including complex carbs... The easiest and most effective protocol for intermittent fasting... Why snacking is unhealthy... Issues with hormonal imbalance and IF... The additional health benefits of IF... Why a low carb/ketogenic diet should be paired with fasting... The key nutritional factor responsible for the obesity and diabetes epidemic... The three foods that we should all avoid... The difference between medical treatment and true health care... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

22. Functional Neurology With Dr. Harcourt - Part 2: Brain Injury Jun 07, 2019

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This is part 2 of a two part series on functional neurology with Dr. Adam Harcourt (DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR) who is the owner of Imagine X Functional Neurology, located in Santa Barbara and Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Harcourt has developed cutting edge Migraine and Concussion treatment programs and has become the go-to doctor for these conditions attracting patients from around the world! His book called “mastering migraine” details his functional approach to migraine diagnosis and treatment. On part 2 of this two part episode you will learn about functional diagnosis and recovery process for brain injury and why it’s more effective than the typical western medicine approach.... Why post traumatic headache is often misdiagnosed... How to properly diagnose post concussion syndrome and why it’s important to catch it early... Why rest is not the best advice post concussion... What you should do after a concussion... Why you need to be assessed before going back to full intensity activity... The best sideline assessments for concussion that anyone can do... Why many NFL players have long term adverse outcomes from concussion... How the NFL is improving their gear and concussion diagnosis protocol... The best treatment for someone with an old concussion who is still experiencing symptoms... Effective therapies to reverse severe symptoms and even regress Alzheimer’s... Why each brain injury case requires a different treatment approach... How to self-treat brain fog... The most common reasons why people experience brain fog... How to naturally improve your memory... Why your balance might be impeding your memory... How diet plays a major role in brain injury and migraine treatment... Why daily habits are more important than anything done in your doctor’s office... Why lifestyle medicine is necessary for most common diseases modern society... How modern medical technology is both saving us and killing us at the same time... The key to overall health, wellness, performance, productivity that might surprise you... If you missed part 1 of this two part series on functional neurology, make sure to go back an listen to last week’s episode which was about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and functional treatment of migraine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

21. Functional Neurology With Dr. Harcourt - Part 1: Migraine May 31, 2019

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This is part 1 of a two part series on functional neurology with Dr. Adam Harcourt (DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR) who is the owner of Imagine X Functional Neurology, located in Santa Barbara and Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Harcourt has developed cutting edge Migraine and Concussion treatment programs and has become the go-to doctor for these conditions attracting patients from around the world! His book called “mastering migraine” details his functional approach to migraine diagnosis and treatment. On part 1 of this two part episode you will learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment options for migraine, as well as: The unique conditions that functional neurology can effectively treat... The neurological link between migraine and MS... Common symptoms of migraine and the problem with medications to treatment... The major misunderstanding of migraine that leads to the mistreatment... Why many migraine sufferers get worse over time... The difference between migraine and other types of headaches... Why genetics AND epigenetics are important in determining the root cause of migraine... Why ionic dysfunction of the neurons can cause migraine and how to improve it... Which areas of the brain tend to be dysfunctional in migraine sufferers... Why you need to know both the location of brain dysfunction and your triggers... Why MRIs aren’t very useful in diagnosis... How to identify where the brain dysfunction is... Common trigger foods... The most common lifestyle mistakes that people with migraine make... Specific brain training exercises that can help prevent migraine... What the migraine threshold concept is and how it can revolutionize your migraine treatment... Why a holistic approach is best for migraine - starting with prevention, then using medicine for symptoms as needed, and as a last resort, invasive treatments like surgery... This part 1 of the two part episode is jam packed with a ton of useful info for migraine sufferers, so get your out your pen and paper and also make sure to tune in next week to learn about brain injury and functional diagnosis and treatment for concussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

20. Transhumanism - The Intersection Of Man And Machine With Zoltan Istvan May 24, 2019

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Ever wonder what transhumanism is? If so, you’re in for a treat because the world’s foremost transhumanist leader is here today to talk about this fascinating field of science. Zoltan Istvan is widely recognized for helping spearhead the modern-day transhumanist movement, which advocates for using radical science to improve and evolve the human being. From National Geographic writer, to real estate mogul, to best selling author of “The Transhumanist Wager” and then running for President in 2016, he has had a fascinating career and I’m so grateful to have him here today to share his story with us. On this episode you will hear: How to transhumanism is upgrading the human experience... The science behind life extension... Why death is NOT imminent... How genetic editing, bionic organs, and new medicines are changing human norms... How transhumanist science can stop the biological clock of women... The revolutionary applications of stem cell science... New advancements in bionic organ technology... How cyborg parts can revolutionize athletic performance... Current athletic performance experiments that could change the Olympics forever... How we can overcome access issues with medical technologies... How our current medical system is stunting medical advancement... The politics of American medicine... Top biohacks for longevity... How genetic innovation has made the fountain of youth a reality... The discovery of the fountain of youth in pill form... How our society and the current medical system is working against our heath... How religion interfaces with transhumanism... How podcasts will eventually be recorded using nothing but our brains... YES, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT! The difference between transhumanist science and the social movement... Why the transhumanist social movement aims to classify aging as a disease... How genetic editing and AI will revolutionize modern medicine... How transhumanism could be the solution to all human diseases... The commonalities between transhumanism and other social movements... And the key for optimal health and wellness!

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19. The Worlds Most Powerful Superfood With Catharine Arnston May 17, 2019

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Today we are talking about a facinating and incredibly powerful superfood - algea! Founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits, Catharine Arnston, is here today to teach us all about the power of algea - more commonly known as spirulina and chlorella. On this episode you will learn about: The benefits of an alkaline diet... The importance of plant based nutrition... Why algea is the miracle of foods... Why it’s the only supplement backed by the UN and NASA... How algea can heal disease and illness... How algea is farmed and how the farming industry is changing... Why algea is the most sustainable and eco-friendly crop in the world... The implications of water source on crops... The surprising, lesser known uses for algea... The reason why this miracle food is still largely undiscovered... An inside look at the supplement industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship... How algea could be a solution to hunger and malnutrition... Why algea is amazing for vegans who want to follow the keto lifestyle... How spirulina can boost brain function... How endurance athletes can enhance their performance using spirulina and chlorella... Why it’s important to get a compete amino profile from your food... How chlorella helps with recovery... Why chlorella is amazing for detox and a better choice than charcoal... Why most chlorella is contaminated with lead... The best time of day to take algea... Why people in Japan only take chlorella and no other supplements... How to check the quality of your algea supplements... The problem with most widely available supplements... How the modern farming industry has created a need for supplements... Why algea is ideal for supporting intermittent fasting and ketosis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

17. Yogi Entrepreneurship With Mary Ochsner May 03, 2019

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Today we have an amazing yoga expert on the pod, Mary Ochsner who is not only a yoga instructor but a successful entrepreneur who has taken her passion to make yoga accessible to everyone and built it into a very successful online business. She is on the podcast today to share her yogi wisdom and journey in entrepreneurship! On this episode you will learn: The importance of the mind-body connection in optimizing health and wellness; how mindfulness, breath and motion can be a powerful stress busting combination; why it’s so important to move intentionally, even if it’s just a couple of moves per day; how to simplify and maximize your yoga practice; the best way to begin a yoga practice; how to get the full benefits from yoga practice; how to purposefully experience each pose; how dedicated yoga practice can translate into useful skills for every day life; how yoga can improve resilience and boost longevity; the physiological benefits of increased self awareness, self compassion and self reflection; how to overcome physical and mental limitations; how Mary was able to leave the corporate world and do what she loved full time; how to align your work with your purpose; tangible tips for entrepreneurship; the biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs make; how to reach a state of flow and ease in your business; when to accept business advice and when not to; and how to start your day with purpose! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

16. Evolutionary Lifestyle With Dave Florence May 01, 2019

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On today's episode we have Dave Florence, also known as the Evolution of Dave on his educational YouTube channel and Instagram. Dave is a digital entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to learning and teaching others how to live a happy, healthy and successful life. Focusing on 3 key elements: mental health, physical health and financial well-being. More specifically, he specializes in the Wim Hof method and other health optimization biohacks. On today's episode you will learn: About the shocking event catapulted Dave into his evolutionary journey; how in one year Dave completely transformed his life from a rock bottom to being at the top of his game physically, mentally, emotionally and financially; how Wim Hof and YouTube contributed to his transformation; what the Wim Hof Method is; the physiological benefits of power breathing and cold thermogenesis; how these practices boost immunity; the energetic benefits of the Wim Hof method; the risks involved in practicing the Wim Hof method; how he biohacked his mind; why challenging self limiting beliefs is key for optimal wellness; how you can control your physiology through mindset; why discipline may be the most impactful aspect of biohacking; and why you should take a selective approach to your biohacking routine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message

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