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361: Everything you need to know about omega-3 fatty acids | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN Dec 22, 2021

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Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: "I don't like to say EPA is for the heart and DHA is for the brain. EPA and DHA are pleiotropic, multitasking, awesome fats and they're both important to have together.*"

Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new generation of fish oil supplements, plus:

- The "fishiest" myths about fish oil supplements (~15:56)

- The best ratio of EPA to DHA for optimal health* (~15:40)

- How to make sure your fish oil doesn't taste like fish (~26:33)

- How to tell if your omega-3 supplement has gone rancid (~27:23)

- How to know if your fish oil is working (~37:37)

Referenced in the episode:

- Research showing 90% of Americans are falling short on omega-3 intake.

- The FDA's new qualified health claims for EPA and DHA for coronary heart disease.*

- A study in the journal Lipids showing Americans consume 86 mg of EPA + DHA per day.

- Our 2022 Wellness Trend featuring new school vitamins.

- mbg Podcast episode #355, with Ferira on multivitamins.

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360: Sneaky energy drainers, sleep hacks & how to exercise for your body type | board-certified sleep specialist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D. Dec 17, 2021

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Michael J. Breus. Ph.D.: “Within 30 minutes of waking up, if you can go outside and get 15 minutes of sun, you are doing yourself a huge favor.”

Breus, a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we're all so drained and how to supercharge your energy, plus:

- Why being "too exhausted" can actually make your sleep suffer (~07:54)

- How to know if your energy is in a good place (~08:57)

- The best exercises for your body type & energy levels (~16:52)

- How to keep your circadian rhythm in check when it's dark & cold outside (~24:26)

- Why you should laugh at least once a day (~27:54)

Referenced in the episode:

- Breus' book, Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days

- mbg Podcast episode #273, with Breus.

- Breus' previous book, The Power Of When.

- Chronotype quiz.

- An mbg article explaining the link between vitmain D & COVID outcomes.

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359: T-cells, medicinal mushrooms & how to tell if your immune system is weak | Immunologist Heather Moday, M.D. Dec 15, 2021

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Heather Moday, M.D.: “If you focus on one thing [for your gut and immunity], I would say focus on fiber.”

Moday, an allergist and immunologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if your immune system is healthy, plus:

- How to identify your immunotype (~05:44)

- How T-cells protect your immune system (~22:00)

- Must-have foods to strengthen immunity (~30:33)

- What we can do about antibiotic resistance (~33:48)

- The best medicinal mushrooms to have on-hand (~38:26)

Referenced in the episode:

- Moday's book, The Immunotype Breakthrough.

- mbg Podcast episode #144, with Moday

- mbg Podcast episode #297, with William Li, M.D.

- An Israeli study on COVID and natural immunity.

- T-Detect, a T-cell test.

- An mbg article on vitamin D levels and COVID outcomes.

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358: The best & worst sounds for your health | Neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D. Dec 10, 2021

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Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.”

Ruhoy, a board-certified integrative neurologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of the science of psychoacoustics, plus:

- How to avoid irritating sounds (03:42)

- How to tap into the healing power of music (06:57)

- A go-to playlist for better brain health (08:07)

- The best music to induce calming theta brain waves (09:17)

- How binaural beats can impact memory & focus (16:47)

Referenced in the episode:

- Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the science of sound.

- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.

- mbg Podcast episode #152, with Ruhoy.

- Ruhoy's favorite singers for inducing meditative waveforms: Jewel, Alison Krauss, Enya, Sade, Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, & Olivia-Newton John.

- Ruhoy's favorite meditation for sleep playlist.

- A study showing certain rhythmic sounds can increase theta waves.

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357: Skin care pet peeves, the microbiome & hacks for hair growth | triple board-certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD Dec 08, 2021

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Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD: “If your internal health is good, your skin is going to be good.”

Turegano, a triple board-certified and integrative dermatologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of using bodywork to help your skin, plus:

- The new science of the skin microbiome (00:51)

- The best natural hair growth hacks that really work (13:49)

- How to target facial asymmetry & uneven aging (20:37)

- Her biggest skin care pet peeves (27:58)

- The best & worst foods for your skin (34:07)

Referenced in the episode:

- Read our Wellness Trend on bodywork & healthy aging.

- Read our Wellness Trend on the full-body biome.

- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.

- Clean Beauty School episode #34, with Turegano.

- Follow Turegano on Instagram and TikTok.

- A study on the prevalence of H. Pylori and acne.

- mbg's postbiotic hand cream.

- A study on pumpkin seed oil and hair growth.

- A study on rosemary oil and hair growth.

- A study on jaw asymmetry and posture.

- Turegano's brand recommendations: La Roche-Posay, Avéne, Vichy, and Terasana.

- Go Raw pumpkin seeds.

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356: Non-negotiables for longevity | Dan Buettner Dec 03, 2021

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Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or environment.”

Buettner, a longevity expert and founder of Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips for living a longer life, plus:

- How prayer can actually help you live longer & healthier (14:31)

- How your friendships add years to your life (19:15)

- Why sourdough is a true longevity food (21:21)

- The best type of coffee for longevity (23:13)

- How to gamify healthy eating (25:30)

Referenced in the episode:

- Buettner's book, The Blue Zones Challenge.

- mbg Podcast episode #298, #157 & #34, with Buettner.

- Danish twin study on longevity.

- Research by Walter Willett, M.D., associating a plant-based diet with living longer.

- Buettner's previous book, The Blue Zones Kitchen.

- Follow Buettner on Instagram.

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355: The biggest misconceptions about multivitamins | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN Dec 01, 2021

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Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Taking a multivitamin [is like] brushing your teeth. If you don't brush your teeth daily, whole body health is going to break down pretty quickly."

Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the multivitamin red flags you shouldn't ignore, plus:

- The connection between multivitamins & longevity* (14:28)

- Why you should avoid gummy multivitamins (22:38)

- How to know if your multivitamin is actually high-quality (24:07)

- Why gender- or age-specific labels don't make sense (31:24)

- The best time of day to take a multivitamin (36:05)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episode #347, with Ferira on vitamin D.

- A study showing people who used multivitamins daily had a significant reduction in multiple micronutrient inadequacies.*

- Abstract for COSMOS trial multivitamin study at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease 2021 conference.

- NHANES data demonstrating national nutritional gaps for many essential vitamins and minerals.

- A study showing multivitamins' positive effects on cognitive function, specifically memory.*

- A study showing multivitamins' positive link with telomere length & longevity.*

- Physician's Health Study II assessing clinical trial effects of multivitamins on health.*

- Ferira's mbg article on common mistakes multivitamins make.

Don't forget to use the code MULTIPOD to save 25% off mbg's ultimate multivitamin+. Our premium, comprehensive, and gentle formula optimizes the dose and bioavailability of each ingredient to promote nutritional sufficiency for life—a one-stop shop, if you will.* To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/multivitamin.

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354: The dangers of multitasking & how to stop | Entrepreneur & cancer survivor Thatcher Wine Nov 26, 2021

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Thatcher Wine: “Can you sit with a little bit of boredom and curiosity about the world instead of needing to be doing another thing at the same time?”

Wine, an author, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of monotasking, plus:

- How to know if you're reading wrong (11:24)

- How to become a better listener (19:02)

- Why you should built a pillow fort for better sleep (22:56)

- How to cultivate the art of conversation (28:32)

- How slowing down can optimize your health (32:42)

Referenced in the episode:

- Wine's book, The Twelve Monotasks.

- Juniper Books.

- mbg article on how to set yourself up for high-quality sleep.

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353: Everything you need to know about medical & recreational marijuana | Psychiatrist Rebecca Siegel, M.D. Nov 24, 2021

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Rebecca Siegel, M.D.: “There needs to be more research [on marijuana] so physicians can either get behind it or not get behind it."

Siegel, a psychiatrist and a licensed prescriber of medical marijuana in New York state, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how marijuana actually affects your brain, plus:

- How to know if medical marijuana will work for you (01:32)

- Is marijuana really a gateway drug? (08:06)

- How men & women's brains react differently to marijuana (14:41)

- Healthier "swaps" for marijuana (24:50)

- How to know if you or someone you love is abusing marijuana (27:02)

Referenced in the episode:

- Find the podcast transcript here.

- Siegel's book, The Brain On Cannabis.

- King's College study on marijuana & psychosis.

- Malcolm Gladwell's op-ed on marijuana.

- Learn more about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.

- Alex Berenson's book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence.

- Amen Clinics.

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352: Dr. Google, invisible illnesses & how to make better health care choices | Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D. Nov 19, 2021

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Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.: "When you're choosing a doctor, it's important to feel connected to this person—you're going to get better treatment and better health outcomes.”

Miron-Shatz, a researcher, author, and medical decision-making expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to feel more empowered in your health, plus:

- How to Google health-related questions without spiraling (00:44)

- How to navigate probabilities & percentages in health care (10:33)

- Nonnegotiable qualities to look for in a doctor (12:20)

- Why you should always ask your doctor for alternatives (23:19)

- What to do if you feel dismissed by a health care professional (26:32)

Referenced in the episode:

- Miron-Shatz's book, Your Life Depends On It.

- Miron-Shatz's research on thank you letters.

- Miron-Shat'z mbg article on health literacy.

- Thinking Fast And Slow, by Daniel Kahneman.

- mbg's Invisible Illness series.

- Miron-Shatz's website.

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