The Dirty Truth About Your UNDERWEAR, Cooking Oil & Chair? Microplastics, Hormones, Seed Oils, HRV & More: Best Of Roots Of Health
Summary
Ben Greenfield explores foundational health layers with guests Daniel Baird, Katie Bowman, Justin Rothling Schauffer, Dr. Kate Shanahan, Julie Gibson Clark, and James Purat. Topics include how synthetic underwear fabrics disrupt hormones, the biomechanical benefits of floor sleeping, using HRV data for longevity, and how cooking oils affect cell membranes. The episode emphasizes optimizing invisible environmental and habitual factors for better health.
Topics discussed
Intro: Posture, oils, and microplastics
Anthros chair and Kettle & Fire tallow
NADS underwear and microplastics
Active sitting and Quantum Upgrade
Manukora Manuka honey benefits
Minimalist footwear and sleep posture
Athlete health data and spiritual calling
Seed oil toxicity and oxidative stress
Julie Gibson Clark's health journey
Spartan training and ancient warfare
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