It’s time for another Community Q&A show! As a reminder, all of these questions are pulled from The Life Stylist Podcast Facebook Group. Hop in, search for us, and find an amazing community of like-minded people.

Before we begin, let me remind you that I am not a medical doctor, so please check with a professional before undergoing any alternative or experimental therapy. I am just sharing with you everything I’ve learned over my own journey and doing 300 episodes of this podcast.

 

08:08 — Cindy asks: I’m wanting to do some mushroom micro dosing and realize the source and quality is very important. Does anyone know of a reputable place where I could purchase this online?

• Microdosing is where you take generally 1/10 or 2/10 of a gram of mushrooms for cognitive benefit
• Much research is currently underway to prove the benefits. There is also a lot of legislative action moving toward legalization
• As of now, psilocybin mushrooms are illegal almost everywhere
• The best thing you can do is ask around, as many people grow them at home these days. Check out online forums, or seek out like minded people in your community that are into plant medicines, etc., such as breathwork classes, sound baths, etc.
• There are even psilocybin mushrooms kits that you can buy online, but to my knowledge it's quite complex in terms of growing them
• Check out www.doubleblindmag.com’s online course about how to grow mushrooms yourself
• When you do find them, consider adding lions mane and a small dose of niacin at the same time, which is the formula made popular by Paul Stamets
• Watch the film Fantastic Fungi to learn more

 

14:43 — Maya asks: What would you recommend for low iron? Not interested in iron supplements for various reasons. Thanks for your wisdom and input!

• The iron issue is very complex because traditional medicine has a very antiquated view on iron level recommendations
• Research Morely Robbins, and consider doing his Root Cause Protocol and read his iron toxicity posts. He’s been on a ton of podcasts as well, and will hopefully be on this show soon.
• I would study the work Ray Peatand about the common misconceptions of low iron
• Depending on which type of doctor has determined you need more iron, the only way I’m aware of to naturally get more of it is to eat red meat, on the rare side
• You can also take beef liver capsules, which I’ll talk about shortly

 

17:08 — Mark asks: Does your OOLER or chiliPAD ever create wet spots on your sheets?

• I have had the chiliPAD and OOLER for a few years and have never had this issue. If that is the case, you might have a leak. They have excellent customer service, so definitely reach out to them for assistance. 
• I did a mini-documentary video on these products here
• I’m a massive fan of these devices, and literally could not live without them. I even travel with my chiliPAD on road trips, and even when I fly to hot cumulates. Nothing has improved my sleep like the Chili Technology products

 

20:46 — Michelle asks: Do you eat liver? If so, which types? Beef, chicken? How often?

• I get grass-fed raw liver from a farm in Bakersfield called Covenant Farms, where I order 1/4 steers.
• Another great source is www.belcampo.com.
• When I have the time and energy, I cut it into little cubes, then freeze it. This way I can pop them down like pills periodically throughout the week.
• Make sure your source is grass-fed and grass-finished. Never eat any factory farm animal foods if you can avoid it. 
• If raw liver is not your jam, you can take desiccated organ meet capsules from Ancestral Supplements
• Beef liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet and is rich in so many vital vitamins and minerals. There is a reason why predatory animals eat the organs of prey first, then the muscle meat.
• Here are the nutrients found in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of beef liver:
• Vitamin B12: 3,460% of the RDI. Vitamin B12 helps the formation of red blood cells and DNA. It is also involved in healthy brain function.
• Vitamin A: 860–1,100% of the RDI. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, immune function, and reproduction. It also helps organs like the heart and kidneys function properly.
• Riboflavin (B2): 210–260% of the RDI. Riboflavin is important for cellular development and function. It also helps turn food into energy .
• Folate (B9): 65% of the RDI. Folate is an essential nutrient that plays a role in cell growth and the formation of DNA 
• Iron: 80% of the RDI, or 35% for women of menstruating age. Iron is another essential nutrient that helps carry oxygen around the body.  The iron in the liver is heme iron, the kind most easily absorbed by the body.
• Copper: 1,620% of the RDI. Copper acts like a key to activate a number of enzymes, which then help regulate energy production, iron metabolism, and brain function.
• Choline: Liver provides all of the Adequate Intake (AI) for women and nearly all of it for men (AI is used because there is insufficient evidence to set an RDI). Choline is important for brain development and liver function.

 

27:54 — Erin asks: Hydrogen water - yay or nay? It seems the human research on it is pretty sparse, so any anecdotal experiences would be welcome!

• Hydrogen like the tablets made by Vital Reaction are one of my daily go-to supplements.
• I’ve also used the Vital Reaction hydrogen inhaler for years, also on a daily basis. It’s great for mental clarity.
• Another great product is the Hydro Shot, which is a line of canned hydrogen drinks, some of which contain CBD, amino acids, and other complementary nutrients that enhance the potency of the hydrogen.
• There is a grip of human research courtesy of The Molecular Hydrogen Research Institute.
• Listen to Ep #112 featuring Tyler W. Lebaron, one of the world’s top experts on hydrogen.
• I use it constantly, especially on flights due to its powerful antioxidant capacity. 
• It also protects against EMF exposure, due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress and scavenge free-radicals. Dr Mercola has explained this in many interviews. 
• It’s also a potent anti-inflammatory.
• If I could only use five supplements for the rest of my life, this would be on the list.
• I’m recording a show with Robert Slovak next week in Mexico, and we’ll cover Hydrogen in depth, so stay tuned for that. 

 

32:14 — Ditte asks: From your IG posts and stories, it looks like that you don't do that much IV vitamin therapy. Is that correct? If so, why?

• I love nutrient IV’s, although I don’t always post my treatments on IG. It’s hard to use your phone with a drip in your arm.
I did once record an entire podcast with an IV in my arm though, which you can hear on