This video aims to help viewers improve their health regarding brain function, and neural plasticity. with science and science-based tools. Andrew Huberman, PhD is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity. Andrew is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation fellow and recipient of the 2017 Cogan Award for his discoveries in the study of vision. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford Medicine has been consistently published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell. Andrew is host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which he launched in January of this year.

Everyone experiences stress. It’s a fact of life that’s impossible to escape. Yet, during the last two years, we have been collectively and individually exposed to a systematic series of extremely unusual life changing circumstances. Many Americans are experiencing considerable stress related to the pandemic and are also reporting higher levels of general stress than in recent years. What Hollywood has been warning us about for over three decades is now happening in real life. A "global" pandemic (or may be a scripted p(l)andemic?)! Every aspect of our lives is being changed, from health and work to education to free speech to public service to social distancing and freedom of travel. The collective confusion does not seem to be ending soon. The negative mental health effects of the pandemic and all senseless restrictions attached to it, are serious and will be long-lasting. Individuals need to learn to cope with the extreme stress of this crisis. While we can’t change the ever confusing circumstances we are living in at the present time, it’s important to find ways to better manage the stress and reduce its impact on our health, including brain function. Outbursts of Anger Is Associated With Stress High levels of stress is associated with a host of health issues, ranging from headaches and insomnia to outbursts of ANGER, drug and alcohol misuse and social withdrawal. ANGER has significant consequences for the heart and the brain. It causes heightened levels of C-reactive protein (CRP - closely linked with inflammation, a well-known driver of aging) due to instant injection of cortisol (stress hormone) and adrenaline into the bloodstream. The resulting muscle tension, increased heart rate, spikes in blood pressure are risk factors for heart attacks and stroke. The extreme anger associated with outbursts of rage increases the risk of heart attack and other significant health events. When you are in this state, your brain is no longer using the prefrontal cortex (area used for reasoning) for thought, but instead it is driven by the amygdala (the emotional center of your brain). Chronic life stress over the long-term also causes higher blood pressure, which leads to impaired brain function, and accelerated age-related cognitive decline and increased incidence of dementia. Even in the short-term, stress causes cognitive problems. Minor, daily stressors produce transient effects on cognition by reducing attentional resources needed for information processing, studies found. In other words, you are so stressed about an event earlier in the day that it’s difficult to focus on the task at hand. Pandemic Related Stress Levels The average reported stress level at the present time (December 2021) for U.S. adults related to the pandemic is 5.9. This is significantly higher than the average stress level reported in the 2019 Annual Stress in AmericaTM1 survey, which was 4.9. Parents of young children, on average, are feeling significantly higher levels of stress than adults without young children. Parents report stressors related to education, basic needs, access to health care services and missing out on major milestones. Confusing Government Response To Pandemic Is Source Of Stress 7 In 10 Adults Many Americans point to the government’s response to the pandemic as a significant source of stress in their lives. The Annual Stress in AmericaTM1 survey finds that almost 7 in 10 Americans (67%) say the government response to the pandemic causes them stress. Parents again are more likely than those without children under the age of 18 to say this is a significant source of stress (74% of parents vs. 63% non-parents). Everyday Ways To Reduce Stress Stress is sneaky. Most of us don’t realize we suffer from stress until it manifests itself through health issues with the body or brain. Our best strategy is to stay ahead of stress, not wait for it to present itself with symptoms. Here are a few everyday ways on reducing stress you can incorporate into your daily lives without a visit to the doctor, or medication. Get Enough Sleep Life improves incredibly when you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Go to bed and get up at about the same time. Make your bed comfortable. Arrange pillows so you have a good sleep position throughout the night. Keep the bedroom dark and quiet (no TV or cell phone). Relax One way to reduce the tension and stress is to learn relaxation techniques. Take time each day to listen to relaxing soft music. Listen to music at 528 hz pitch (search on Youtube for music at this pitch) which is proven to have calming, centering, and energizing effects on the mind. Practice deep breathing as you sit quietly. Incorporating meditation and yoga into your life. Bad Habits Add To Stress Over the decades, we all develop bad habits that rove hard to shake. There are the ones everyone knows about, such as smoking or consuming too much alcohol. But other bad habits can include eating too much unhealthy food or drinking too much caffeine (especially later in the day). At the time, they all might seem to help with stress, but in truth they add to it. The best gift you can give yourself is to drop unhealthy habits. Don’t Hold It In If your stress is caused by something that was said or done either to or by you, address the situation as quickly as possible. The old advice for married couples about not going to bed angry or upset still applies and extends to friends and other relationships. Simply talking about an issue releases stress and makes a person feel better. Learn to Say “No” It’s impossible to satisfy everyone or meet all the demands and expectations of everyone equally in your life. Learn when to say, “No.” Practice assertiveness and do it in such a way that you respect others while also standing up for your own rights. Eliminate Stressors Identify the things in life that are causing stress, and then reduce and gradually eliminate them. Time management is a challenge for many. People get overwhelmed with everything they must do on any given day. The best way to manage your time is making schedules, and giving yourself ample time to complete each task. Exercise Regular exercise works the muscles in your body, which leads to tension release, better sleep and improved digestion. Walking, riding bike and swimming are low impact exercises we strongly recommend. Unfortunately, stress isn’t something that will completely disappear. But until you can live in a water house in Fiji or buy coastal property in Belize, you can put some of the above ideas into practice and get your stress down to manageable levels. 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Everyone knows that untreated diabetes causes serious health complications. Foot ulcers (resulting in amputation of the toes and in some cases, the whole foot), and retinopathy (damaged blood vessels in the back of the eye leading to blindness), are commonly associated with diabetes. However, it is not common knowledge that uncontrolled diabetes plays a role in the development of spinal disorders and chronic back pain. Individuals with diabetes are up to 35% more likely to have lower back pain and/or neck pain than the general population. Several studies have connected spinal degeneration to uncontrolled diabetes and its markers including: Hyperglycemia (high levels of sugar in the blood) Hyperinsulinemia (high levels of insulin in the blood) Oxidative stress (high levels of free radicals) For anyone with both diabetes and back/neck pain or related symptoms, a coordinated approach for managing both the diabetes and the pain may be advisable. You can read more about Hyperglycemia , Hyperinsulinemia , Oxidative Stress in this peer reviewed article . You can read more about free radicals and anti-oxidants here (Understanding free radicals and anti-oxidants). You can read more about degenerative disc disease here (What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?) Types of Back Problems Linked to Diabetes Metabolic disorder caused by diabetes increase the risk of complications in multiple organs, such as the heart, kidneys, and eyes, as well as complications in multiple connective tissues, such as bone, cartilage, and nerves. There is a variety of connective tissues in the spine that may be adversely impacted by diabetes. Lumbar Disc Degeneration is characterized by back pain caused by the breakdown of one or more the spinal discs in the lower back. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the bony openings (foramina) of the spine, which leaves less space for the exiting spinal nerves. Vertebral osteomyelitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection which can start in the vertebral bone and spread to the spinal disc. Diabetes increases susceptibility to infection and vertebral osteomyelitis. Spinal epidural is infection that can start in the area between the vertebral bones and the membrane of the spinal cord. Because diabetes increases the risk of infection, it also raises the risk of epidural abscess. A vertebral fracture, also known as a compression fracture, is a type of break in the vertebral bone—the bony building blocks of the spinal column. Diabetes alters the minerals in the bones, making the bones more fragile and increasing the risk of a fracture. Neuropathy is a type of pain or weakness that originates in damaged nerves. Causes may include injury, trauma, infection, or related conditions such as diabetes. You can read more about Types of Back Problems Linked to Diabetes in this peer reviewed article .

Science has brought to the forefront the importance of our parasympathetic nervous system in helping us live a healthy and balanced life. While there are no specific guidelines for how much relaxation a person should incorporate into their lifestyle, making time to unwind and enjoy life is an important part of maintaining good health. Deep relaxation, like meditation, when practiced regularly not only relieves stress and anxiety, but also is shown to improve mood. When the body goes into a relaxed state, your blood pressure and heart rate lower, you breathe at a slower rate, and your immune system functions at a higher level. Practicing simple relaxation techniques improve your antibodies and natural killer cells significantly. Your sleep pattern improves, digestion function increases, and overall health becomes better. Most of us are familiar with the central nervous system, the bundle of nerves that leaves the brain and moves into the spinal column. The vagus nerve is part of the sensory-somatic system, a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nerves make their way directly out into the body. Most begin at the spinal column, but within the peripheral nervous system there are a group of nerves called cranial nerves that exit directly from the brain. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve. The Latin root of the word vagus is “wandering.” It exits at the medulla, part of the brain stem. It begins its journey below the base of the brain, roams down the throat along the esophagus, continues its sojourn near the lungs and heart, and innervates the digestive system. Regardless of the method of relaxation and parasympathetic nervous system activation, there is one component common to all of them: the VAGUS nerve. Most of our lives are spent in the sympathetic nervous system, the fight, flight, or freeze modes. When the sympathetic nervous system is active, then stress hormones flood our systems, creating a state of dis-ease within. Vagus nerve can help us de-stress and get healthy. Therefore, it is important we learn how to activate our vagus nerve. Long deep breathing is the number one key to activating the vagus nerve. By bringing awareness to the breath, lengthening and deepening it, you turn on the vagus nerve, giving your body the opportunity to rejuvenate. So, let’s stop and breathe with awareness for ten minutes: As you inhale, lift your collarbone. As you exhale, soften and relax. As you inhale, expand your ribs out under your arms. As you exhale, soften and relax. As you inhale, expand your ribs across your back As you exhale, soften and relax. Here are a number of pathways to the vagus nerve. Immerse your face (especially the forehead, eyes, and two-thirds of your cheeks) in cold water for three minutes. Practice yoga and include gentle backbends, forward bends, and twists. Chant and sing in low resonant tones. Immerse your tongue in saliva while doing long deep breathing. Laugh with deep diaphragmatic laughs. Benefits of Vagus Nerve Stimulation It reduces the inflammatory response throughout our system. It helps the brain emit new cells. It decreases depression and anxiety and lifts your mood. It assists in developing razor-sharp memory. It raises your immunity. It raises the level of endorphins, which bring about positive feelings in the body and reduce the sensation of pain. Get to know yourself in your parasympathetic nervous system. Get to know your vagus nerve. Create more joy. Stay happy. Be more energetic. Live a more compassionate life toward yourself and others. All of this will optimize your fitness efforts and more.

In this video Dr. Frank Mitloehner is debunking the myth of "eating less meat would save the planet." Find out why this claim is total non-sense and how statistical numbers are being manipulated by the environmental movement in order to promote veganism. Navigation: 00:00 - Why are people saying Cows are bad for the planet? 1:14 - How much would Americans going plant based actually reduce GHG emissions? 2:56 - Do cows really take all the water? 4:53 - The real problem with water 7:01 - Do Cows really take all our Food? 7:53 - Livestock make the whole food system more efficient. 10:17 - Do Cows really take all our Land? 12:30 - You can't just grow whatever wherever. 13:54 - Why Global numbers are Misleading 15:45 - United States cattle are super efficient 16:48 - What about methane? 20:52 - Something more worth talking about than meat In this second video, Dr. Frank Mitloehner is looking into question of whether cows are really bad for the planet and why did we start blaming them. Find out why this claim is total non-sense and how statistical numbers are being manipulated by the environmental movement in order to promote veganism. Navigation: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Why did we start blaming cows? 4:10 - Enter Cowspiracy. 5:33 - Where are the numbers coming from? 7:30 - Are cow burps new to the planet? 9:00 - Taking a realistic path to solutions? 10:43 - What about plant based meats? 14:30 - Why livestock research is important. 15:27 - How to feed 9.5 billion people 19:55 - Not all land is the same. 21:46 - We need nutrients, not just “food” 26:28 - How livestock and meat are discussed 29:12 - The real issue 30:40 - Do people stay meatless? 33:00 - What you don’t hear about cows and water. 40:18 - Livestock are a key part of the food system 43:56 - The bigger problem we need to solve You can contact Dr. Frank Mitloehner for more details on twitter under @GHGGuru Bon Appetite! Chef J9

Have you ever wondered what not to eat to lose belly fat? Here are 10 foods that you don't want to eat if you want to burn belly fat which is the major concern these days. Thanks to our sedentary lifestyle a lot of people are getting a larger belly. While some people say a low calorie food like rice cakes, tomatoes, apples etc. make you feel full, you will soon find out the flaw in this thinking. These foods will make you feel hungry soon and make you feel drained of energy until you eat again.

The chaos that can get unleashed on your body from your diet is important to understand. Having low energy and brain fog is not only frustrating but it feels debilitating as well. We all have experience with low energy from time to time that has us question if we are losing our drive. Dr. Steven Gundry's latest book, The Energy Paradox, reveals what's taking place on a cellular level that was affecting the body's energy. He gets into the chaos leaky gut causes and how you can make better choices to restore your energy. Even if you have a healthy diet, Dr. Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will surprise you. 0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Gundry 1:11 | What is the energy paradox? 4:36 | Chaos from Leaky Gut 7:21 | Activating Immune System 10:37 | Inevitable Leaky Brain 16:54 | 3 components breaking the gut lining 21:02 | Effect of fat on the gut lining 23:07 | Saturated fats in your diet 24:13 | Carnivore diet & fat 26:37 | Post Biotics from the microbiome 30:28 | How gas signals plaque control in arteries 31:43 | Dr. Gundry starts seeing diet as a cure 36:18 | Mitochondria’s traffic jam of energy 39:45 | Eat for your Microbiome not taste

Dr. Dom D’Agostino, explains the science behind the Ketogenic Diet and how to effectively apply this nutritional strategy to improve your lifestyle. Dr. Dom D’Agostino is a thorughly educated and worldwide recognized neuroscientist, professor, and research scientist. Dom’s career beginning with the Ketogenic diet [1:05] Why ketones are the superior fuel for your brain [4:27] Exploring the real world applications of keto [6:18] Applying the Ketogenic diet to Alzheimers [8:11] Implementing the Ketogenic diet step-by-step [14:30] The idealized protocol for living as long as possible [17:11] Nutritional prescribing based on your genetic makeup [20:31] Balancing quantity and quality in your ketogenic strategy [22:47] Nutrition improves more than just your physical health [24:54] Does the placebo effect actually work? [27:34] Invest in relationships to get the most out of life [31:47]

This video by Dr. Sten Ekberg is a part of series of presentations where he tackles the most important health issues of the day in a natural and safe way. Doctor Ekberg covers and explains health in an easy to understand way. He gives simple health tips like how to lose weight, what to eat, best nutrition, low carb diet, cold hands & feet, holistic health tips, pain relief, lower blood pressure, reverse diabetes naturally, reduce stress, how to exercise, thyroid issues, keto diet explained, brain health tips, stretches & more, all from a real doctor.

This is a reminder video by Dr. Ekberg which sums up a lot of issues with harmful "fake foods"which we covered for several years in our workshops and lectures. There are so many bad foods that a list of the Top 10 worst foods would be incomplete. Therefore Dr. Ekberg has divided foods into 10 different categories and help you understand the properties that make each category destructive to health. By understanding why a category is bad, you can draw parallels and know virtually all foods to avoid without memorizing any lists.

Here is the quick lecture for those unaware folks who have been living in rural area in close proximity to the wild nature, yet fail to observe, understand and connect with it. Message to humans: Don't be dangerous destructors !!! The sight of swarming bees can certainly unnerve some people. However, it is a very natural and wonderful part of the life cycle of honey bees. After bee colony has survived a cool winter, as the weather warms up, the colony expands. More workers are produced. When the crowd is so great, that not all of the workers have access to the queen, this induces within these workers the need to create a new honey bee queen. However, there is no space in the colony for more than one queen. https://www.facebook.com/myketopal.comfortketo/videos/414040028974440 (click this link to view the video) Before the new queen emerges, the old queen takes off with part of the colony to establish a new nest. You see, the whole activity revolves around the queen whose well-being will be key to the success of the migrating colony. During their quest of finding a new home location, they will occasionally pass through a town, village or a small human settlement. And their journey can sometimes take several days and cover several hundred miles. Once the swarm has left its old nest or hive, this is when we might see a whirling mass of swarming bees in the air, or a bee swarm settled on the branch of a tree (or possibly somewhere not so convenient like between our neighbors' mailboxes!). It is important to keep your distance from swarming bees, because if the bees feel threatened, then it is possible they will sting. The queen is not the strongest of flyers, and so inevitably will need to rest regularly – at some point on a branch, fence or a mailbox. That's when the whole pack huddles around the queen (to protect her) and wait until she is rested enough to continue the migration. The reason a bee swarm looks like a clump of bees, is because all of the workers are gathered around the queen, hence forming a clump. Meanwhile, ‘Scout bees’ are sent out to look for a suitable new location for the new hive. People report groups of aggressive bees flying around. And even call animal control for nothing. This is nothing but utter non-sense. These erratically flying small groups of bees are the scout bees scanning the area for suitable new homestead location. They are focused on finding a new nest, not on attacking. And don't worry, the location they will pick won't be where human's live. They don't need human disturbance. As soon as they find the right location, these scouts will lead the whole pack to the right site to settle down and build the new hive. As long as "you" do not disturb them, they will be gone in half a day or one day latest. None of them are interested in you or any other human for that matter. A swarm may stay around for a few days, depending on how quickly the scout bees find a suitable new home. This could happen very quickly, even within a day. A FEW LAST MOMENT ADVICE: Show no FEAR around bees. They can sense cortisol! Do not wear floral perfumes around bees. They will think that you are a good source for honey! And please leave them alone. Chef J9 (Chef Janine)

Multi-Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will open next year his largest Hell's Kitchen Restaurant to date Inside Harrah’s Resort in Valley Center, San Diego County. Known for his roles on Fox's MasterChef and countless other television programs, Chef Gordon Ramsay will open one of his Hell's Kitchen signature restaurants inside Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center. The new bar & restaurant will take over the casino's buffet area, which closed at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. The San Diego County Hell's Kitchen will be the fourth location, with others located in Dubai, Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. Hell's Kitchen restaurant will draw inspiration from Ramsay's long-running FOX culinary competition series of the same name. Guests will get the opportunity to witness all the action in the open kitchen. The menu will feature some of Gordon Ramsay's signature dishes, including his famed beef Wellington. The 332-seat restaurant space will boast a couple chef's tables, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the casino, red and blue show kitchens, a private dining room and a contemporary bar serving a full cocktail list, beer and wine. The new restaurant is a partnership between Gordon Ramsay and Caesars Entertainment. Construction is expected to begin later this summer with the restaurant's grand opening in early 2022. Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant will be located at 777 S Resort Drive in Valley Center within Harrah’s Resort Southern California.