Ben Greenfield on Optimising Sleep, Gut Health & Top Health trends for 2020

Ben Greenfield on Optimising Sleep, Gut Health & Top Health trends for 2020

Author: Kriben Govender December 27, 2019 Duration: 54:30
A mind-blowing conversation with health optimisation maven, Ben Greenfield on how to get the best sleep, optimising gut health and the top health trends for 2020. We cover Ben's own health challenges, optimising sleep, blue light, tackling jet lag, optimising gut health, deuterium depletion, red light therapy, grounding, cold thermogenesis, intermittent fasting, electromagnetic fields, peptide therapy and so much more.
 
 
Bio: 
 
Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, ex-Bodybuilder and Ironman Triathlete. His science-based approach to discovering a potent balance between health and performance has revolutionised the way thousands of athletes and exercise enthusiasts around the world live, train and eat. Ben was named as one of the world's top 100 most influential people in health and fitness and America's Top Personal trainer. By 2015, Ben was coaching the world's top CEO's, chefs, biohackers, poker players, tennis, motocross and endurance competitors, and professional athletes from the UFC, the NHL, the NBA, the NFL and beyond.
 
Topics discussed:
  • Ben's philosophies 
  • Ben's health crises as inspiration
  • Sleep and Gut health
  • Jet lag
  • Gut Infections and stressors
  • Top tips for optimising sleep
  • Meal timing
  • Sleep temperature- Chillipad, Intellibed
  • Sleep hygiene when travelling
  • Hot/ Cold contrast shower
  • Smart wool socks
  • Exercise and meal timing
  • Sleep and blue light
  • Sunlight exposure during the day for sleep
  • Red incandescent light in the bedroom
  • Tackling sound pollution- Sleep Phones and Sleep Stream App
  • Mindfold sleep mask 
  • Sublingual Melatonin Supplementation- QuickSilver Scientific
  • Melatonin Suppository 
  • CBD Dosage and Sleep Optimisation 
  • Wifi, EMFs and Dirty Electricity
  • Digital Wall Timers and Wifi
  • Devices to minimise Wifi when travelling-  Somavedic, BluShield
  • Wifi and growth of bacterial pathogens
  • Grounding, Earthing, Sunlight, and Red Light Therapy for Gut Health
  • Top Gut Health Tips
  • Coffee Enemas for improving liver and gall bladder function 
  • Pure Colostrum powder to reduce leaky gut 
  • Bone Broth for gut health
  • Gut Discomfort/ Gut Dysbiosis- Low FODMAP Diet
  • Supplement for bacterial overgrowth
  • Peptide Therapy- BPC157, LL37
  • Collagen Peptides
  • Milk Kefir and Fermented Foods
  • Milk Kefir Recipe and info
  • Deuterium Depleted Water
  • Why is deuterium an issue?
  • The Ultimate Guide to Deuterium
  • How to Deplete Deuterium?
  • Breathing for Deuterium Depletion
  • The Oxygen Advantage Book
  • Ben's Interview with The Deuterium Depletion Centre
  • Past Podcasts on Deuterium Depletion
 
Dr Gabor Somlyai
 
Dr Laszlo Boros
 
  • Deuterium Depletion via Probiotics
  • The Deuterium Crisis in Australia
  • Bens Top 3 Health Trends for 2020
  • Michael Hamblin
  • Ben's top health tip
 
 
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Kriben Govender's journey is a testament to how personal crisis can lead to profound discovery. After a period where his life unraveled through professional bullying, personal loss, and deep isolation, he found a lifeline not in abstract concepts, but in the very real science of the microbiome. As a Food Scientist and founder of Nourishme Organics, Kriben now channels that hard-won perspective into The Gut Health Gurus Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond dry dietary advice to explore the tangible connections between our digestive system and everything from mental resilience to physical fitness. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking how nurturing gut health can fundamentally alter one's wellbeing. You'll hear from a range of voices-scientists, practitioners, and people with lived experience-all grounded in Kriben's own understanding that true health often starts from within. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your body. Tune in for a podcast that blends evidence-based nutrition with the very human stories behind the science, offering a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health from the inside out.
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