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The “Kentucky Castle” is a unique destination hotspot with a full biohacking facility, sauna, farm-to-table restaurant, precision medicine arm, hemp farm, horse facilities, and much more. It is owned by one of the physicians who hosts the “Wild Health” podcast, on which I was recently a guest. 

Recently, at the castle, I had the pleasure of giving a talk on how to hack your biology and get the most out of the genetics you were born with. Afterward, I took part in a Q&A with several of the physicians in attendance at the conference. On today's podcast, part two of this two-part series (click here to listen to part one), you'll get to sit in on this very interesting discussion. Enjoy!

Questions and topics covered in the session... -Follow-up questions for Ben from his presentation...6:48

• Q: What do you think of using the ChiliPad long term, particularly as it pertains to EMF and dirty electricity?
  • My podcast on Building Biology
  • Dirty electricity filters
• Q: Do you think Great Plains Lab's test for mycotoxins is not valid?
  • A: They're legit.
• Q: You said a score of 3.8 for the TSH is good but not optimal. How do you figure out what your optimal levels should be?
• Q: Is it true that if you take colostrum on an empty stomach, it won't raise your insulin-like growth factor (IGF)?
  • A: I've never heard that. Colostrum is an anabolic.

-What is the ideal estradiol post-menopause?...12:45

• Get it back to pre-menopausal levels
• Book: Estrogen Matters

-How does a sense of spirituality and spiritual practice play into one's health and wellness?...16:12

• Changes epigenetic expression, improves sleep cycles
• Gratitude changes level of empathy toward others
• Blue zones have strong beliefs in a higher power, meditation, etc.
• Medical students are not trained in the efficacy of spirituality
• Physicians "curse" patients; "so much time left to live"

-How would you increase free testosterone naturally?...19:19

• Avoid heavy amounts of intense exercise (HIIT)
• Prioritize sexual experience; send body the signal you're maintaining fertility
• Decrease insulin resistance; increase healthy fatty acids
• JOOVV light
• Get adequate rest
• Stress management
• Primal Jet Pack

-How does ashwagandha play a role in cortisol and other adaptogens?...26:30

• Ashwagandha supplement
• Ginseng
• Four Sigmatic (Receive a 15% discount using code: BENGREENFIELD)
• Boo