On this episode, I explain 4 reasons why long-term keto is a bad idea. Today is the worldwide release of Keto Flex, and I dive deep into Chapter 10 which is all about keto flexing. Order Keto Flex:  (Available on paperback, kindle &amp; audible) 90 Day Detox Program with Ben Azadi, Dr Mindy Pelz, Dr Daniel Pompa &amp; other detox specialists. Only a Few Spots Available! Learn More Here:  -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E&nbsp; &nbsp;S P ON S O R S&nbsp; BiOptimizers Kapex Special Offer:  Use the code &nbsp;ketokamp10 for 10% off PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil):  Use ben4 for $4.00 off. The Beauty &amp; The Broth - High Quality Bone Broth, Concentrated Packets. Visit &nbsp;  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.&nbsp; *Some Links Are Affiliates* Consuming a low amount of carbohydrates over the long term is a good thing. It will cause you to burn excess body fat and improve your overall health. But there’s one important caveat. A constant, unrelenting state of ketosis—in which your body is burning its own fat for fuel—is obviously unsustainable, because eventually you’d have no more fat. In this chapter, we move into the Flex pillar, which will allow you to maintain your Keto lifestyle month after month, year after year. Four Reasons Why Prolonged Ketosis Is Counterproductive My mantra is, “Lose the excess fat; treasure the necessary fat.” Ketosis is a brilliant strategy for accomplishing the first goal. As for the second goal, prolonged ketosis doesn’t have an automatic shut-off valve. If you remain in state of constant ketosis, burning your own fat, then your body will keep doing that as long as it must to stay alive. If necessary to preserve life, once your fat is gone, various bodily functions will be shut off or minimized. This process of shutting down will continue until Mr. Death knocks on your door and says, “Sorry, buddy—time’s up.” No one wants that. To ensure that you’re well informed, let’s review some of the bad things that can happen if you go too far with ketosis.  Fat Burning Slows Down  As levels of body fat drop, your primal brain, whom we thought we had trained to accept a high-fat diet and fasting, will be aroused and will begin to object. Why and when will this happen? Your primal brain, that eternal watchdog, will sense that your reserves of fat are becoming depleted. Remembering those long periods of deprivation thousands of years ago, your primal brain will sound the alarm: The fat supply is running low! It will issue the command that your body must preserve its precious fuel. In response, your body will actually slow down fat burning—all for the sake of survival! When you stay in ketosis too long, the body starts to rebel, and conserve its fuel. A good analogy is if you lived out in the woods and you had stored 500 logs of firewood to heat your cabin for the winter. These were your reserves, because you could still go out and chop more firewood. So if you had to dip into these reserves, you wouldn’t be worried. But now it’s early March, and snow still covers the ground. It’s been a tough winter and you haven’t harvested many trees, and you see that you’ve got only 50 logs left. That’s a very low supply! Suddenly you’re reluctant to use them because you don’t want to run out. When you had 500 logs, you didn’t care about burning them. The same thing happens with your body fat. This is why when you stay low carbohydrate for too long, your body will slow down fat metabolism. And you know what? This is a good thing. There is a big difference between losing excess fat and losing all your fat. You want to lose excess fat. But your body needs a small amount of fat, and your primal brain is smart to insist that you meet this minimal requirement.  Thyroid Problems  Hormone production is often a function of a “chain of command,” as orders are passed...

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In this episode, we’ll talk all about intermittent fasting. Here is an overview of this episode:  The history of fasting Will you go into starvation mode when fasting? Will you lose muscle while fasting? Who should practice intermittent fasting? Will my metabolism slow down? What exactly is intermittent fasting? And much more!  Get my FREE Fasting Cheat Sheet: http://www.fastingcheatsheet.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/ketokamp&nbsp; My Favorite Keto Beef Jerky &amp; More: http://www.paleovalley.com Use coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off 06:30 How to naturally produce human growth hormone with fasting. A study showed a 2,000% increase in HGH after a 24 hour fast in men, and a 1,300% increase in HGH after a 24 hours fast in women. 07:28 Interesting Fasting Facts:   In ancient Egypt, India and Greece, dosed starvation was used    as for a curative and preventive purposes, as to strengthen    the spirit. &nbsp;    It is known that Pythagoras (580-500 years. BC), Greek    philosopher and mathematician, founder of the famous    school of philosophy, systematically starved for 40 days,    rightly believing that it increases the mental perception and    creativity. He demanded strict 40-day fast on water alone    from each of his numerous disciples and followers. &nbsp;    Hippocrates (460-357 years BC) - a physician who owns a    great medical commandment: “Do no harm!”, was an ardent    supporter of moderation and treatment through fasting. He    wrote: “The addition of food should be much rarer, since it    is often useful to completely take it away while the patient    can withstand it, until the force of the disease reaches its    maturity. The man carries within him a doctor; you just have    to help him do his work. If the body is not cleared, then the    more you feed it, the more it will be harmed. When a patient    is fed too richly, the disease is fed as well. Remember – any    excess is against nature.”   &nbsp;  11:20 Benefits of intermittent fasting. 13:03 Is fasting effective against cancer? 14:35 Does intermittent fasting help to burn fat? 16:59 What will happen to my blood sugar levels when I intermittent fast? 18:53 Will I go into starvation mode when intermittent fasting? 20:47 Will I lose muscle when intermittent fasting? &nbsp; // R E S O U R C E S Benefits of fasting study:&nbsp;  https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-04/imc-sfr033111.php &nbsp; Study shows a 13% increase in metabolism after 4 consecutive days of fasting:&nbsp; https://idmprogram.com/fix-broken-metabolism/ &nbsp; &nbsp; Join The Keto Kamp Inner Circle: https://www.ketokamp.com&nbsp; Get the Keto Kickstart Guide for FREE: http://www.ketokickstartguide.com &nbsp; Get my FREE Fasting Cheat Sheet: http://www.fastingcheatsheet.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/ketokamp&nbsp; My Favorite Keto Beef Jerky &amp; More: http://www.paleovalley.com Use coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off &nbsp; This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

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This is a must watch interview with Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Kamp on how to start keto and intermittent fasting.&nbsp; 🎁 FREE GIFT: ►FREE FASTING EBOOK:  // E P I S O D E&nbsp; &nbsp;S P ON S O R S&nbsp; PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil):  Use ben4 for $4.00 off. I had the honor of being the first guest on Will Weinraub's Lessons Via Leaders podcast. 🎧 During this interview, we discussed the following: 👉 How to get started with the ketogenic diet 👉 Debunking keto myths 👉 My story of being obese and depressed 👉 How to set an intermittent fasting schedule 👉 The power of sleep, and how to get better sleep starting tonight 👉 Why thoughts are things 👉 And so much more Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review on the Lessons Via Leaders podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2StggM4 Follow Lessons Via Leaders on Instagram:  // E P I S O D E&nbsp; &nbsp;S P ON S O R S&nbsp; PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil):  Use ben4 for $4.00 off. //&nbsp; A D D I T I O N A L&nbsp; &nbsp; R E S O U R C E S ➡️Kettle &amp; Fire Bone Broth: http://bit.ly/389dEaY Use ketokamp for 15% off. ➡️The World's Best Olive Oil | Get a $39 Bottle For a $1: http://www.ketokampoliveoil.com ➡️Keto Kamp Apparel: http://www.ketokampgear.com 🎓Want to become a keto and fasting pro? Keto Kamp Academy: http://bit.ly/2MKEkWW *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸ linkedin | http://bit.ly/2PNRh40 ▸ email | ben@ketokamp.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

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We welcome back, a biomedical scientist, professor, and expert on insulin resistance, Dr. Benjamin Bikman.&nbsp; Dr. Benjamin Bikman studies diabetes and obesity, and much of what he focuses on is a seemingly obscure condition called insulin resistance. But it's, in fact, not very obscure at all. What is insulin resistance? Why did Dr. Benjamin Bikman devote his career to studying something like this? Well, insulin resistance is essentially two things. First of all, some cells in your body aren't responding very well to the hormone insulin. Second, you have more insulin than you did before, a condition called hyperinsulinemia. Dr. Bikman's research focus is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that mediate the disruption that causes and accompanies metabolic disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. Driven by his academic training (Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders), he is currently exploring the different roles of insulin and ketones as critical drivers of metabolic function. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science meetings. In this episode, Dr. Bikman dives deep into his book,&nbsp;and how 88% of US adults may have insulin resistance. Dr. Bikman speaks about why we have insulin resistance and how you can test for insulin resistance at home. Dr. Bikman recommends that we all have a small blood pressure cuff at home. Then, Dr. Bikman talks all about fasting – what are the best ways to end a fast, what are the worst ways to end a fast, and why "wrecking your metabolism" simply doesn't make sense. Stay tuned, as Dr. Bikman reveals what we can do to prevent insulin resistance.&nbsp;&nbsp; // E P I S O D E&nbsp; &nbsp;S P ON S O R S&nbsp; PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil):  Use ben4 for $4.00 off. [00:40] About Why We Get Sick  The more Dr. Bikman studies insulin resistance, the more flustered he gets. It’s something so few people know about. There are three segments of the book:  Defining insulin resistance Why insulin resistance matters What to do about insulin resistance   88% of US adults may have insulin resistance because they have at least one out of five characteristics of metabolic syndrome:  Expanded waist circumference High blood pressure High glucose High triglycerides Low HDL     [05:30] Signs You Have Insulin Resistance  Your skin can be a window to the metabolic soul. Two pronounced skin disorders are wholly connected with insulin resistance:  Skin tags Dark spots   Infertility and erectile dysfunction can be a sign of insulin resistance.  [08:00] How to Test Insulin Resistance at Home  Buy a small blood pressure cuff that you can put around your wrist. After fasting, and you notice your blood pressure goes down, that’s a sign of insulin resistance. Insulin controls fuel use. At any moment, it’s a sugar burner or a fat burner. Insulin will dictate that fuel use in the body. Ketones can only be made when the body is in a high state of fat burning. If it takes a long time to measure ketones on a ketone meter, then it may be sign of insulin resistance. If you are in ketosis, your insulin is going down. If your glucose is high, that’s a big question. It could be that you are overeating and snacking too often. Or, it could mean there is an exaggerated hormone response to the fast.  [13:45] The Best Way to Break a Fast vs. the Worst Way to Break a Fast  A seven day fast is a little extreme. If a person is overweight, they need to be smart enough about doing a long fast. The longer a person is in a fast, the lower the insulin is getting. However, our potassium and sodium pump will slow down. The kidneys wills start to dump potassium – they haven’t got the message to stop. So, the person will risk dying by changing the potassium levels in the blood – it’s lethal! Don’t end a fast on a sugary snack. End a fast...

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