Month: October 2023

6 Health-Boosting Habits with Circadian Sleep Expert Dr. Satchin Panda

Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda, PhD is a Professor at the Salk Institute in California, where he conducts critical research on the circadian regulation of behaviour, physiology, and metabolism. His discoveries include identifying the role of blue-light sensing cells in the retina, which influence our primary circadian clock, mood, and the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Additionally, Dr Panda’s work on time-restricted feeding (TRF) has highlighted its potential in preventing and reversing metabolic diseases. Among his accolades are the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research and the Dana Foundation Award in Brain and Immune System Imaging. With a strong foundation in research, Dr Panda brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion on circadian rhythms.

Specifically, we discuss:

00:00 Introduction
02:26 The Importance of Sleep Optimisation
11:01 Factors Influencing Sleep: Genes vs Daily Behaviours
15:35 The Relationship Between Caffeine and Sleep
20:23 Melatonin: Understanding Suppressors, Dosage, and Supplementation
33:11 Is It Possible to Compensate for Lost Sleep?
35:33 The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Body Fat Accumulation
42:45 Should We Eat Immediately After Waking Up?
48:05 Time-Restricted Eating and Its Impact on Circadian Rhythms 1:00:09 Timing Your Meals: When Should You Consume Most of Your Daily Calories?
1:04:25 Time-Restricted Eating and Its Effect on Mitochondrial Function
1:10:39 Gender Differences: How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Health Outcomes in Men vs Women
1:17:48 The Ideal Amount of Daylight Exposure for Optimal Health  Health
1:28:48 Determining the Best Time of Day to Exercise
1:35:13 Preparing for Bed: The Importance of Avoiding Food and Bright Lights Two Hours Before Sleep
1:40:46 Prioritising Lifestyle Habits: Which One Reigns Supreme?
1:45:46 Conclusion

Connect with Dr Satchin Panda: – Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/satchinpanda –

Profile: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchi…

– Book, The Circadian Code: https://www.amazon.com.au/Circadian-C…

– Book, The Circadian Diabetes Code: https://www.amazon.com.au/Circadian-D…

– myCircadianClock: https://mycircadianclock.org/ –

Day 190 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Stairs & power walk outdoors
* Day 9 of 28 Chloe Ting Hourglass Challenge Workout
* Lift lower body at gym


WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* Mexi-bowl (pinto beans, rice, sauerkraut, raw cabbage, avocado, salsa) w/ XL-chips & guacamole
* veggie sandwich w/ side of carrots & raw sliced almonds
* watermelon

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

The Progressive Commentary Hour – Dr. Michael Yeadon

Oct 10, 2023

https://prn.live/the-progressive-commentary-hour-10-10-23/

OR

https://spotify.link/vuvvNmT42Db

Dr. Mike Yeadon is a retired Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Pfizer’s Pharmaceutical Company, and researcher of immunology and respiratory disease. Afterwards he was the Consulting Acting Chief Scientific Officer at Apellis Pharmaceuticals. He has been critical of the WHO, the British and American governments’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic, its understanding of immunity, the use of the PCR test, and the lack of proper safety procedures for experimental mRNA vaccines. Dr. Yeadon trained as a biochemist and pharmacologist, obtaining his PhD from the University of Surrey in UK.

Day 189 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Jog outdoors 5 miles
* Walk outdoors 1.5 miles

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* bowl of oatmeal, raisins, coconut/almond milk & banana
* small cup of Thai veggie soup w/ XL-peanut sauce
* Thai veggies in XL-sweet & sour sauce w/ wild rice

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Oil-Free / Tahini-Free Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas , drained, reserve the canning liquid
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • fine sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: sumac or paprika

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, process the chickpeas (not the liquid!), lemon zest, lemon juice, and cumin until well blended (stop and scrape down bowl as needed).
  2. With motor running, slowly drizzle in canning liquid, a little at a time, until very smooth and creamy (stop and scrape down bowl once or twice; you may not need all of the liquid). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer to a small serving bowl and sprinkle with sumac or paprika, if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You may choose to blend in an avocado and some apple cider vinegar and make a wonderful Salad Dressing!

https://www.powerhungry.com/2008/01/31/oil-free-tahini-free-hummus/

Day 188 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE
* Day 8 of 28 Chloe Ting Hourglass Challenge Workout
* Multiple up/down stairs

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* bowl of few shredded wheat mini biscuits, fresh peach, walnuts, almond milk
* fresh watermelon
* bowl of Annie Chun’s veggie pho (to reduce sodium I added leftover dirty rice w/ veggies, then dumped some soup)
* Mexi-bowl (pinto beans, rice, raw cabbage, sauerkraut, avocado, pico de gallo)

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Day 187 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* After-supper walk
* REST – Day 7 of 28 Chloe Ting Hourglass Challenge Workout


WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* fresh carrot juice
* fresh fruit
* red beans & “dirty” brown rice w/ wautéed veggies (chopped cruciferous, brussel sprouts, tomato, onion, jalapeño, carrots), served w/ fresh pico (chopped onion, tomato, jalapeño & cilantro), fresh guacamole

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

The MIND Diet Debacle:

Uncovering the Randomized Controlled Trial’s Oversights and Implications

Chapters:

0:52 It’s an ideological war

4:13 Understanding the Mind Diet

9:52 Analyzing the Randomized Control Trial

17:10 Analyzing Study Design and Control Variables

21:00 Assessing Adherence and Blood Test Results

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with the dissapointing, less-than-stellar results of the study, but was it truly the diet that didn’t work as well as it should have, or was the methodology flawed?

We discussed the background of the findings on the MIND diet in previous studies and its effect on cognitive health, the detailed methodology of the current randomized controlled trial, its outcomes  and how it impacts our understanding of nutrition and brain health.

Citations: Barnes, Lisa L., et al. “Trial of the MIND Diet for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Older Persons.” New England Journal of Medicine (2023).

we delve deep into the fascinating world of nutritional science, as we dissect the highly anticipated Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of the MIND Diet. Join us on this journey as we scrutinize the study’s methodology, uncover overlooked aspects, and explore its implications for cognitive health. Discover the surprising results and potential flaws in the trial, which aimed to decipher the impact of the MIND Diet on cognitive decline. From dietary interventions to unexpected challenges like the global pandemic, we leave no stone unturned. Join us in this quest for truth and understanding in the realm of nutrition, lifestyle, and cognitive well-being.

How Rob Mooberry Healed Stage 4 Colon Cancer

Sept 2023

  • 37 year old Rob Mooberry (now 48) was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2012
  • He’d had (what he considered to be) a healthy diet and exercised when he was hospitalized with a perforated colon
  • The Las Vegas bartender underwent surgery, chemo and radiation therapy, and was downgraded to stage 3A
  • But he decided to take a break before his next bout to ‘detox’ with a raw vegan diet similar to Tom Brady’s alkaline diet
  • By the time of his next scan in early 2013, his cancer had reduced 80%
  • He declined further treatment and is now celebrating nine years cancer-free
  • https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/what-every-new-cancer-patient-needs-to-know/