The Vital Way

Brandon Amalani is partnered with Pioneer Valley Naturals as the exclusive distributor of the only American-Grown Organic Schizandra currently available. This is where our Schisandra comes from and in this podcast we dive into many of the benefits and uses of schisandra. The Energetic Signatures of Each Flavor Tai Chi for the Body...in an Herb Activating Intracellular Glutathione A Body System Breakdown of the Three Treasures When NOT to Take Schisandra The Benefits of the 50+ Lignans How Schisandra Benefits the Reproductive and Endocrine Systems Anti-Estrogenic Phyto-Estrogens How to Balance Yin and Yang in Your Herbal Program Making Schisandra Tea The Growing, Harvesting and Concentrating Process of Schisandra And Much More

Joining me from InsideTracker is Mike Tarnapoll, who has studied nutrition at Cornell and has been active in CrossFit since he was 10 years old. On this episode: - A Holistic Picture of Where Low Testosterone may be coming from - Mobile and Therapeutic Phlebotomists - What is the Global Inflammation Marker? - Your Biological Age vs. Your Chronological Age - The #1 Longevity Hormone Predictor for Women (not Estrogen or Progresterone) - How Elite Athletes do Blood Testing - New Science! Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Receptor Sites, plus what raises SHBG - The Dangers of Iron and Ferritin - The Value of Complete Blood Count - And Much More

In this podcast, Logan Christopher and Brandon Amalani discuss one of the major models of Chinese medicine and Taoism, the Five Element Theory.

In this episode Logan details his recent adventures traveling to the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador and visiting indigenous peoples. This includes: Heeding the Call of the Amazon The Perception of Nature as Dangerous and Scary How the Simple Life can be Superior to Our Own Complex Lives Becoming Westernized to Fight Westernization The Three Levels of Foresight with Tobacco, Ayuhuasca and Datura Why Saving the Rainforest may be Cliche...but is Very Important The Dream World as Real as Reality What is Shamanism? The Value of Vomiting...Daily! And Much More This episode showcases some very personal things from Logan. Your comments and questions are always appreciated. Check out the blog for articles on these topics and more as well. Here's a few recent ones, with more to come: On Chicha, Hydration and Probiotics https://lostempireherbs.com/yummmspit-beer/ Fungus in the Rainforest https://lostempireherbs.com/finding-first-reishi-mushroom/ Walking Trees and the Doctrine of Signatures https://lostempireherbs.com/walking-phallic-trees/

Meredith Shirk is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified personal trainer, Fitness Nutritional Specialist, with a Magna Cum Laude Degree in Biology and self-proclaimed scientific research geek. For the past decade, Meredith has been passionate about achieving peak performance. She helps her clients achieve this at Svelte Training in Malibu, California.

Brandon Amalani is partnered with Pioneer Valley Naturals as the exclusive distributor of the only American-Grown Organic Schizandra currently available. This is where our Schisandra comes from and in this podcast we dive into many of the benefits and uses of schisandra. The Energetic Signatures of Each Flavor Tai Chi for the Body...in an Herb Activating Intracellular Glutathione A Body System Breakdown of the Three Treasures When NOT to Take Schisandra The Benefits of the 50+ Lignans How Schisandra Benefits the Reproductive and Endocrine Systems Anti-Estrogenic Phyto-Estrogens How to Balance Yin and Yang in Your Herbal Program Making Schisandra Tea The Growing, Harvesting and Concentrating Process of Schisandra And Much More

Damon Cart is considered to be a natural talent by some of the best NLP trainers in the world. His approach to guiding and teaching students brings to their awareness that they've been doing NLP all of their lives without realizing it and he empowers them with skills and resources to thrive and reach their full potential. Located in Santa Cruz where NLP was founded Damon teaches and coaches clients locally as well as Silicon Valley and throughout the Bay Area. His passion is guiding people through transformation to achieve joy, fulfillment, passion and greater personal and career performance. In this interview you'll learn: How to Create Your Reality How Reality comes through Our 5 Senses and Other Filters Why you want 99 Problems and not 100 How to Find Limiting Beliefs Making Health Activities Easier with the Swish Pattern How You Can Change How You Process Your Raw Data of Experiences Discovering Your Highest Values And Much More Find out more from Damon at: NLP-Gym Website http://nlp-gym.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NLPGymPractice/?fref=ts Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDePHaw-GaZF4cXski72xOQ Meetup Santa Cruz Practice Group http://www.meetup.com/NLPPractice/

Danielle Brooks is a Nutritional Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Professional Speaker, and founder of Redmond Nutritional Therapy, Lake Washington Massage Therapy, and Good Decisions Inc. She is also the author of bestseller Good Decisions…Most of the Time, Danielle’s approach to diet combines nutritional science and the psychology of food and reminds us that looking at our relationship with food is as important as the food itself. She is always looking for new and effective strategies to help her clients self govern effectively around food and emphasizes that food should be enjoyed not something we feel guilty about. In this interview you'll learn: What is the Zombie Apocalypse Metaphor? What you can learn from The Walking Dead about a powerful anti-viral herb. Chew these seeds to relieve gas Take this to stop food poisoning (also great to stop hangovers) Two powders that can sooth your digestion, relieve inflammation and more This can get rid of hemorrhoid symptoms within two weeks The best restorative herb for the liver How to deal with pain, cuts and burns The top two herbs for women's hormones A 4-step process for herbalists to follow What overdosing on poppy seeds and nutmeg can do to you! The importance of getting results fast When to use Turmeric and when to use Curcumin The best questions to ask yourself to stop emotional eating And much more Find more from Dani at https://gooddecisions.com/ and http://www.lwmt.com/

COLLIN CAVOTE is an entrepreneur and the founder of Biome, a cleantech company that eliminates air pollution through plant wall installations. After dropping out of business school in 2008, his intuition led him on a five year journey to the rural coast of Washington, into the Arkansan Ozarks, and eventually back to school in a self-designed major at Drexel University. On his winding path he developed a deep affinity for and fascination with the wide-ranging abilities of nature, which defines his current philosophical and professional trajectory. In this interview you'll learn: What VOC's (volatile organic compounds) are doing to your health Air Pollution the single biggest killer with 7 million deaths per year? How to make plants filter the air 200 times better Why Green Homes may be problematic Five Easy Methods of in home air quality enhancement Create your own Oxygen Habitat with 18 plants Mother in Law's Tongue - The Best Bedroom Plant? Bio-Optimization and Bio-Mimicry Carpet with Gecko Feet?!? 61% Better Productivity with Better Air Yes Bottled Air is a real thing! And much more Check out and pre-order the Taiga air quality system from Biome here. http://www.biome.us/

James Sol Radina is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Evolved Ayurvedic Discoveries, Inc. As Chief Visionary Officer, James is the driving force behind the company’s socially responsible model of donating CBD products to those who cannot afford them, and he is the inspirational force behind the company’s beliefs and marketing strategy. James is also a co-founder of “The Science of Weed,” a documentary releasing in late 2016 that features over 40 of the top doctors and scientists on the subject. Dr. Robert Melamede has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the City University of New York. Dr. Melamede retired as Chairman of the Biology Department at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2005, where he continues to teach and research cannabinoids, cancer, and DNA repair. Dr. Melamede is recognized as a leading authority on the therapeutic uses of cannabis, and has authored or co-authored dozens of papers on a wide variety of scientific subjects. Dr. Melamede also serves on the Editorial Board of The Journal of the International Association for Cannabis as Medicine, the Scientific Advisory Board of Americans for Safe Access, Sensible Colorado, Scientific Advisor for Cannabis Therapeutics as well as a variety other of state dispensaries and marijuana patient advocacy groups. CBD’s effects on Cancer, HIV, Seizures, Digestion, Pain and More What CB1 and CB2 Receptors in Your Body Do What is an effective dose of CBD? The Legality of Cannabis and Hemp Methods of taking THC and CBD without getting high Does CBD have any side effects? How the Entourage Effect is Holistic and Different from the Pharmaceutical Approach How Water Solubility Affects CBD And Much More

Through his undergraduate career, working part-time jobs, managing several wellness-focused community organizations all while juggling family and friends Zack Zeller has forged himself into America’s #1 practical nutrition coach. When it comes to getting results with clients, regardless of their experience and time, Zack delivers, time and time again. Zack also has an advanced research background in the field of Biological Engineering at Binghamton University. He continues to utilize his analytical research skills to use by studying the latest nutrition, psychology, and fitness information that comes out. His expertise is separating the concrete from the questionable to innovate better ways to cook, lose weight, gain confidence, and live the life his clients deserve. In this call you’ll discover: • Why a Calorie isn’t a Calorie • How to Develop a Taste for Greens (or Cover them in Good Sugar, Oil and Salt!) • Methods to “Sneak” Past the Taste and Texture of Vegetables • How to Make an Herbal Salad • The Ocean’s Eleven of Food Combos • Quick Pickling for Passing Foods • How to Make Quinoa Pizza Bites • Templating Your Meals for Variety and Ease of Use • 3 Reasons for a Plant-Based Diet • And Much More For more from Zack visit the following: Daily Nutrition Website http://www.dailynutritionhq.com/ The Master Keys to Permanent Fat Loss http://www.keystopermanentfatloss.com/

Todd Kuslikis is devoted to helping men build muscle using only bodyweight exercises. Todd’s first exposure to the world of calisthenics was during his Kenpo karate training in college. He saw individuals with amazing physiques performing unique bodyweight exercises he had never seen before. After learning this type of training, he became addicted to the freedom, enjoyment, and results that bodyweight exercise delivers. Recently he has been working on a new fitness platform that may change the face of the industry. In this interview you'll learn: The Value of Training Your Body as a Functional Unit Why Proprioception Matters? Movement...over Strength and Aesthetics How Principles Become Embodied Tao Yin Exercises Why "No Pain, No Gain" is Just Plain Stupid How to Develop Maximum Voluntary Contraction Different Types of Isometric Exercises Neuron Flow and Qi Flow And Much More Todd has recently been working on RallyAll.com a live community based fitness platform. https://www.rallyall.com/?afid=legendstrength You can also find more info at AShotOfAdrenaline.net and the Isometrics Strength program at http://984f6r99uc0yt94zdhyiz4to17.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=TODDPODCAST

Dr. Farhan Khawaja aka Doc Testosterone is professionally trained with a PhD in Neuroscience. He is a health and fitness educator, specializing in developing state-of-the-art diet, lifestyle and fitness programs to naturally boost testosterone. In this interview we cover a wide range of testosterone aspects from the molecular level, the whole system and much more. Includes: • What are the differences between Neurotransmitters and Hormones • How Fatherhood can Decrease Your Testosterone • Androgen Dependency for Hair Growth and Hair Loss • The #1 Critical Nutrient for Lowering SHBG • The Super Release of Chemicals causing Saturation and Desensitization (a similar mechanism behind Porn, Steroids and TRT) • Two Types of Men – Eugonadal and Hypogondal. Which are you and what this has meant for quantified testing… • The Key Chemical Difference between Testosterone Dependent and Dopamine Dependent Erections • Total, Free and Bioavailable Testosterone Explained • Extracellular and Intracellular Cell Receptors and what to do to support their health • How Testosterone Affects DNA • Is Sex Once a Week Best for T? • The Future of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators • And much more Check out Doc Testosterone’s program (with special bonus gifts) at http://doctestosterone.com/supermanherbs

We continue with our Q&A series and in this episode of the Vital Way the focus is on one of the best super-food we have. Learn more about health benefits of Shilajit, how it affects aging, what is the difference in quality between Shilajit powder and the resin and much more.

What is Qi Gong and what are the many benefits it can bring into your life? Discover in this fun interview with Peter Ragnar, who has been our guest several times before, and Tristan Truscott.

Jewel Klahn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Herbal Medicine from Bastyr University. She has been engaged in many aspects of herbalism from gardening to quality assurance, research into botanical science and as a practicing herbalist.

Dr. Rick Cohen has had 15 years of functional medicine practice and 10 years of nutritional product development. His area of expertise is men's hormone, athletic performance, targeted nutritional supplements, optimizing key biochemical markers.

Michael Vasquez has been a practitioner of the Internal Healing Arts since the age of 16. He began his formal training with the Martial practices, where his training & teaching included classes in Korean and Chinese Martial Arts. The natural development of the practice moved from “external” to “internal”, from martial to healing & health. He is now the Director for Transformation Arts and Qi University. In this interview you’ll learn how to incorporate Taoist principles and tonic herbalism more into your everyday life. This includes: • How Medicinal Herbalism and Tonic Herbalism Differ • The Importance of Your Body’s Constitution • How to Nourish the Blood and Support the Energy • Cycling Blood, Energy and Shen Tonics with the Seasons • Important: How to Approach a Household • The Chinese Approach to Vegetarianism • The Yin and Yang Aspects of Food • How Refined Fuels Change Your Chemical Structure from the Inside Out • How the Make Chicken Tonic Soup • The Greatest Carrier of Herbs...Period? • Eating in Moderation by Using the Five Flavors • Understanding Tea (Camellia Sinensis) for its Systemic Effects • The Trifecta of Prevention • And More Find out more from Michael at http://transformationarts.org/ and http://qiuniversity.com/

I met Nick Nilsson a couple years ago and took a look at his programs and was very impressed. He’s a classic hard gainer and spent years as a high-level endurance athlete, but these days he’s yoked and strong. It’s a pretty dramatic transformation. Now he is called the Mad Scientist of Muscle.