Podcast Episode #26: The THREE Main Causes of Illness and Poor Performance
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In this December 16, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. David Minkoff, a complementary and alternative medicine expert, owner of Body Health, director of the Lifeworks Wellness Centerin Florida, and finisher of 35 Ironman triathlons. Dr. Minkoff explains his fascinating theories on the three main causes of illness and poor performance and outlines a series of unique steps individuals can take to optimize their body systems and return to health naturally, without drugs. Included in this interview:
-The ONE vitamin that Dr. Minkoff observes to be the single greatest nutritional deficiency -How to test your personal levels of this ONE vitamin and how to naturally get it -The most effective method to have your body analyzed for food allergies -How to understand "toxins" and understand whether you are at risk for exposure -A unique strategy for affording supplements, organic foods and preventive health care -How Dr. Minkoff went from being an injured vegetarian to a 35 time Ironman finisher -Dr. Minkoff's description of his enormously Body Health and Optimum Health Report newsletters -And much, much more! Also in this podcast: -Listener Q&A: Can you damage your lungs by running in the cold? -Go to http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/help to see if Ben Greenfield can actually help a 32 year old stay-at-home mom who has already tried Slimfast, Atkins, Herbalife, Body for Life, interval training, personal training, detox, low-fat diet, horseback riding, Slim in 6, a home treadmill and elliptical, mini-trampoline, gym membership, cleanses, Weight Watchers, hoodia, green tea, calorie counting, walking, hiking, Tai-bo, Wii fit, Denise Austin, bands, exercise balls, yoga and Lean for Life! -Special Discount Codes: "HOLIDAY" is the $10 discount code for the Gymstick portable exercise tool. Order today from http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/gymstick. Ironman Canada Training Plan, for January 1-August 30, 2009 - just $179 with $20 discount code "BGF"! Order today from http://www.pacificfit.net/ironmancanada.html . Ironman Coeur D' Alene Training Plan, for January 1-June 21, 2009 - just $179 with $20 discount code "BGF"! Order today from http://www.pacificfit.net/qualityoverquantity.html . -The official date and instructions for attending "Ben Greenfield's Top 12 Fat Burning Secrets - A New Year's Super Special". Check out the video below for more:-This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is your chance to participate in a FREE and LIVE 90 minute video interview and Q&A session with Ben, where he will give away his most highly effective fat-loss strategies for 2009. On Sunday, January 4, at 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time, all you need to do simply point your browser to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ben-greenfield-fitness, where you'll be able to watch and interact with Ben as he tells you exactly what to do to reach your specific goals. Write it on your calendar now...you won't want to miss this one! Be sure to leave our podcast a rating in iTunes! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback.
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