Jul 6, 2019
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The popular website Vice published a controversial
article last week entitled "The Most Overhyped
Wellness Promises, Debunked." Chock full of skepticism about
keto, colonics, charcoal, and more, the article created plenty of
buzz—both good and bad—across the internet...
...and in today's podcast, I'm going to address the Vice
article in full, including debunking plenty of the BS that was in
the article, presenting research-based facts about so-called
wellness myths (including a few that will surprise, such as the
truth about charcoal toothpaste and sea salt), and set the good
folks at Vice right. Enjoy, and be sure to leave your own
comments and feedback in the comments section below.
You can find Part 1 of this series, where I debunked the first
22 "myths" found in the article here.
Now, here are my responses to Myths 23-44:
-Myth #23: Red yeast rice supplements
aren’t that effective at lowering cholesterol...7:08
- Red
Yeast Rice: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage
- Contains monacolin K (same thing found in statins)
- Some forms don't contain doses as high as found in
literature
- Can affect cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure
- Greater insulin insensitivity
- Prevented increases in cholesterol levels in rats
- Decreased tumor levels and cancer cell growth
- Red yeast rice supplements contain only trace amounts of
monacolin K (check label carefully)
-Myth #24: You should not eat your
placenta...11:30
-Myth #25: Microwaves are not bad for
you...15:38
-Myth #26: Crystals do not store
healing, stress-relieving energy...18:55
-Myth #27: You do not need a
colonic to power-wash your
intestines...24:20
- Is a Colon Cleanse
Actually Beneficial? What You Must Know...
- Can be helpful for some people
- Limited research to show its efficacy
- Need to repopulate the colon with a probiotic after a colonic
hydrotherapy
- People feel amazing after the therapy; release of bile by the
liver
- May be worth investigating if you have chronic constipation
(after other resources have been exhausted)
-Myth #28: Don’t drink red
wine because you think it’s
healthy...28:33
-Myth #29: Epsom salts don't relieve
muscle pain...36:54
-Myth #30: You can’t cure
depression by working out...40:30
-Myth #31: Meditation isn’t always
soothing...43:40
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- Some get hyper-aroused when they meditate; could be because of
increase in mindfulness
- Can be avoided with proper instruction and preparation
-Myth #32: Cryotherapy doesn’t help
your muscles recover...45:52
-Myth #33: Food intolerance tests are
based on shoddy science...48:28
-Myth #34: Eating soy isn't going to
give men boobs...50:48
-Myth #35: The birth control
pill does not cause breast
cancer...53:33
-Myth #36: Hydrogen water isn’t better
water...58:20
- What is
Hydrogen Water? Benefits & Effects - SelfHacked
- Hydrogen affects 63 different diseases because of impact on
free radicals, cells, etc.
- H2 safe for stroke patients
- Parkinson's patients show improvement
- Protective effect in the brain, specifically hippocampus
- Anti-inflammatory effects, and anti-oxidative effect
- Bottom line: Ben doesn't agree...
-Myth #37: You don't need to work out
on an empty stomach to lose
fat...1:03:23
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- This one is partly true, but you can definitely lose fat while
working out on an empty stomach
- Possible decrease in testosterone
- Can affect muscle buildup
-Myth #38: Vitamin IV drips don’t do
anything for healthy people...1:06:24
-Myth #39: The fat-burning effects of
high-intensity interval workouts have been
exaggerated...1:08:57
-
Fat Loss Showdown: Does HIIT or Steady State Cardio Burn More
Fat?
- Study showed 3x greater fat loss in a HIIT regimen vs. steady
state
- Post-exercise oxygen deficit
- Increase in metabolic rate that stays longer than steady state
exercise
- HIIT may have appetite suppressing effect
- Ben agrees that some of the claims have been exaggerated,
however HIIT is superior to steady state training
-Myth #40: The concept of a
“superfood” is
misleading...1:12:04
-Myth #41: There’s no reason for healthy people to
avoid
nightshades...1:14:40
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- Paleo auto-immune protocol
-Myth #42: Celery juice won’t cure
your health problems...1:17:55
-Myth #43: You can lose weight without cutting
carbs...1:21:07
-Myth #44: There are no known health risks associated
with eating genetically modified foods
(GMOs)...1:24:00
Resources mention in this episode:
- Biology of Belief
by Dr. Bruce Lipton
- Mind to Matter by
Dr. Dawson Church
- Himalayan Salt Lamp
- Blue Zones, by Dan
Buettner
- Fit Vine Wine (Use code: GREENFIELD
for 10% off)
- BGF podcast w/ Todd White
of Dry Farm Wines
- Cyrex Labs
- Gynecomastia
- Estrogeneration by
Dr. Anthony Jay
- BGF Podcast with Dr.
Craig Koniver
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