Episode December 18, 2013

The Truth About Vitamin D, How To Squat Better, Fast Muscle Gain Tips & Much More!

Dec 18, 2013 Podcast: Natural sunlight replacements, how to fix heel whip in runners, how to squat better, fast muscle gain tips, do calf sleeves help, what is the best workout gear, and why Africans win marathons.

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One of the BEST articles I’ve recently on sun and circadian rhythms.
Research that highlights why you can’t just go popping Vitamin D supplements without covering your other fat soluble bases too.
Add a couple teaspoons of this zinc oxide to your favorite lotion and VOILA! Natural 20SPF sunscreen.
Amazing: caffeine taken as close as SIX HOURS to sleep still disrupts sleep!
The “Cadillac” of squatty potties.
Pot + Phenocane anyone? How to enhance the effects of marijuana with natural anti-inflammatories.

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Listener Q&A:

As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

Natural Sunlight Replacements

Anne says: She recently moved into a new office space that does not get much sunlight. Is there a sunlamp, supplement, or anything else she should take or do to minimize the negative effects of not seeing much sunlight during the day?

In my response I recommend: -Blue Light boxes such as Nature Bright Sun Touch or Omega SAD Light Therapy Device (look for 10,000+ lux) -Vitamin D Supplementation at 2000-4000IU/day How To Fix Heel Whip In Runners

Celia says:She is wondering what exactly i