185: Mimicking ancestral living

Sometimes we over-complicate healthy living. Today, author, coach, and nutrition & fitness expert Ben Greenfield, brings insights on how to improve our health based on ancient wisdom. While Ben is known as a “biohacker,” who uses technology and science for peak performance and health, he also has a profound understanding of simple ways that we can mimic the health practices of our ancestors for optimal health. Ben discusses the benefits of grounding, catching sunlight, and cold exposure, for example, that we can incorporate into everyday health habits, wherever we are today. He shows us how to use modern-day technology to benefit our physical and mental health in this post-industrial world. He shares his own personal hacks that he uses to mitigate exposure to radiation when traveling, not to mention his biggest “dial mover” when it comes to his own health and fitness. In the end, he points us to the ultimate combination of health and life span for the most fulfillment and joy. For more on Ben, his resources, and podcasts, visit bengreenfieldfitness.com. To support the "Retracing the Footsteps of Dr. Weston A. Price" initiative, click here. Check out our sponsors: Heal Your Gut Guy and Ancestral Supplements.   For the full show notes from today's episode and additional resources, visit our website: westonaprice.org.