Welcome to Ben Greenfield’s Weekly Roundup!
In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!
My Latest Discoveries: New Things I’m Trying, The Latest Life Hacks, Books I’m Reading, And Much More!
The Book At The Top Of My Nightstand Stack Right Now
Here’s a book recommendation for you all…
… it’s called “Built To Move: The 10 Essential Habits To Help You Move Free and Live Fully.”
Written by Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of The Ready State and authors of New York Times bestsellers Becoming a Supple Leopard, Deskbound, and more, Built to Move is full of foundational wisdom for everyone from beginners to professional athletes and everyone in between.
I first had Kelly Starrett on my podcast way back in 2013 to talk about Becoming a Supple Leopard, and I still consider it to be one of my go-to book recommendations. You can listen to the podcast here: “How To Crush The Beef Jerky In Your Quads & Become A Supple Leopard” (particularly proud of that episode title, by the way). Built To Move is another fundamental and life-changing owner’s manual for your body.
The 10 Essential Habits it reveals can be easily assimilated into your day to help you move more, eat better, feel incredible, and live without pain, technology creep, sleep dysfunction, or food confusion. Each Habit includes a Test/Retest feature + a Daily Physical Practice to help you improve that area of your life.
Click here to check it out and learn simple and proven physical practices designed to improve the way your body feels.
Stop Unhealthy (& Annoying) Mouth-Breathing At Night
Mouth breathing during sleep is a leading cause of many negative consequences including:
- Snoring (leading cause)
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Chronic fatigue
- Brain fog
- Chronic stress and anxiety
- Increased blood pressure
- And even increased risk of divorce
Breathing through the mouth skips the natural filtration process that takes place in the nose. The nose functions to filter, moisturize, and warm the air prior to its entry into the lungs, shielding the body against detrimental particles and irritants present in the air. When you breathe through your mouth, these particles are inhaled directly, which can result in airway inflammation, blockage, and other respiratory problems. Additionally, mouth breathing may cause dryness in the mouth, leading to halitosis, and raising the likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease.
Moreover, breathing through the mouth while sleeping may disturb the equilibrium between oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the body. Nasal breathing enables the body to manage these gases more efficiently, keeping them in a healthy balance. Conversely, mouth breathing forces the body to exert more effort in regulating these gases, resulting in lower oxygen levels and higher carbon dioxide levels.
In James Nestor’s book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, he shares his experience with mouth breathing and its negative effects on his health. During a 30-day experiment at Stanford University Medical Center, Nestor plugged his nose and only breathed through his mouth, leading to snoring, sleep apnea, and dangerously low blood oxygen levels.
After the experiment, Nestor researched the benefits of nose breathing and discovered the use of mouth tape as a solution to help people with mouth breathing during sleep.
Hostage Mouth Tape, based on the principles Nestor discussed in his book, is designed to keep the mouth closed during sleep and promote nose breathing, potentially preventing snoring and improving overall sleep quality. The tape’s unique adhesive formula works incredibly well with facial hair, providing a secure fit without compromising comfort, making it the ideal solution for bearded individuals like myself. It also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try it out risk-free.
Just try it, for at least a week. Mouth-taping seems like a total pain in the butt at first, but most people notice profound sleep benefits once they get used to it.
Click here to check out Hostage Mouth Tape, and your spouse will never complain about your mouth-breathing at night ever again. 😉
A List Of My Favorite Books (So Far)
I recently made a list of several of my favorite books that have been formative for my personal life and career. In no order of particular importance (besides The Bible!) they are:
Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger
Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday
Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman by Lord Chesterfield
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Weist
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen Covey
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
Turning Pro and Do The Work by Stephen Pressfield
The Tao Of Leadership by John Heider
The Book Of Proverbs in the Holy Bible
The Book Of Ecclesiastes in the Holy Bible
12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson
The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene
Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Principles: Life & Work by Ray Dalio
A Quick Little “By The Way” For Earth Day
I’ll make this quick…
…Earth Day is this Saturday!
So I want you to check out my latest Earth Day product guide, where I feature some of my favorite partners to celebrate our planet and how you can promote a healthier and sustainable lifestyle.
You’ll find some of my favorite products from brands like Ultimate Longevity, HigherDose, and LettuceGrow, and I’m excited to hear what you think of them!
Click here to check out my Earth Day product guide.
Check Out This Podcast I Was On Recently With Mark Bell
I was on my friend Mark Bell’s podcast this past week and thought you might like to see what we were up to.
While there, I was joined by Nsima Inyang and Andrew Zaragoza to talk about outside-the-box methods for improving your physical and mental health.
Click here to watch the podcast episode!
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