Podcast Episode #42: An Expert Interview on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement and Nutrient Therapy

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Let's start with some exciting news! The brand-new ultimate audio collection: Ben Greenfield Fitness, Volumes 1 & 2 have been released as a 10 CD multi-disc set! Now you can listen to our audio episodes on the convenience of your home or car CD player. I've only ordered 100 of the sets, but you can get yours today by clicking here.

In this May 6, 2009 free audio episode, I interview Dr. Roby Mitchell, aka "Dr. Fitt" (pictured above). Dr. Mitchell graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas and was selected to be the first medical student in an exchange program with Jinan University Medical School in mainland China. Over years of studying in both China and the United States, Dr. Mitchell has become an authority on nutritional medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapies in his own right. He served as a physician for the US Medical Triathlon Society, and even practiced as Chuck Norris's sparring partner! During our interview, Dr. Fitt discusses:

-the exact age that both men and women begin to lose hormones and suffer the results (hint: much younger than you think)

-the enormously important link between iodide, thyroid, fungi, and chronic inflammation

-the most common nutritional deficiencies Dr. Mitchell observes in his patients, and how he treats them

-visual and body cues that could easily warn you of potential signs of hypothyroidism, including why you need to pay attention to your toe and tongue temperature, and even the bags under your eyes

-the best test for identifying hormone deficiences that could be leading to chronic fatigue and low energy levels

-the top hormone deficiencies that many people aren't even aware could exist in their own bodies

-Dr. Mitchell's top two recommended books for the average person to learn more about bio-identical hormone replacement

-and much, much more!

Special Announcements in this episode:

-The FDA just issued a severe warning about the metabolic-boosting fat loss supplement "Hydroxycut". (Click here for more information about the release). This simply affirms the message that I have delivered from Day 1: it doesn't matter what your fat loss results are if they're not healthy. -A survey for you triathletes out there: why do you *really* do triathlon? Click here to read my controversial article about this question, and voice your opinions. -Don't be offended by the lack of clothing, but my new Shape21 style workout video is now out on the web. Check it out today, then hurry to register for the Shape21 63 Day Lean Body Challenge(must register by midnight on May 14, 2009).

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Also On This Week's Podcast Episode:

Listener Q&A: Detailed answers featured in the May 6, 2009 free audio episode:

1. From listener Charles: "Ben, I am in fact lifting as you suggested- I'm actually very serious about including it my training routine. I was wondering if you could suggest a way to set up my workout schedule- for example, I'm usually doing some sort triathlon training 6 days a week and am additionally lifting about 4. But I'm not sure, to make real strength gains, what exercises I should really focus on and where I would want to keep my rep ranges?