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Most people think podcasts are about building an audience, becoming an “influencer”. But there’s so much more happening underneath. Podcasts create permission to reach out, ask questions, and have conversations you normally would never dream of having with experts on immunity. | |
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There are doctors, founders, researchers, practitioners, and advocates with life-changing knowledge… But without a reason to connect, most people never start the conversation. A podcast changes that. And the best part? You do not need a massive audience, expensive equipment, or years of experience to begin. You just need to know how to start. (And it’s easier than you think.) I’ve invited Mary Agnes Antonopoulos, a sought after marketing leader in personal development / health & wellness, to talk about how podcasts and partnerships create powerful opportunities for growth and connection. Mary Agnes has been involved in literally THOUSANDS of collaborations, and created / significantly contributed to tens of millions of dollars in revenue generated and lives changed!
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Is Hantavirus a hoax designed to cover up Legionnaires’ disease?
Is Hantavirus a hoax designed to cover up Legionnaires’ disease?
“The specific disease doctrine is the grand refuge of weak, uncultured, unstable minds, such as now rule in the medical profession.
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- Easy DIY Swap for Toxic Plug-Ins - If your home still smells like artificial fragrance, this guide gives you 40+ DIY diffuser blends for immunity, sleep, focus, digestion, mood, cleaning, and seasonal air. Mama Z shows how to use steam diffusion, reed diffusers, inhalers, sprays, and safe drop counts.
- Healing Sandalwood Oil for Wrinkles, Anxiety, Cancer & Inflammation - Sandalwood is more than a beautiful scent. Dr. Z explains its grounding history, alpha-santalol, antioxidant research, anti-inflammatory benefits, skin uses, and ways to add it to baths, blends, and quiet routines for deep healing.
- What Actually Makes People Happy - If anxiety, loneliness, or striving are stealing your peace, this article cuts through the noise with research and Scripture. Learn why strong relationships, generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, purpose, movement, faith, & time outside are tied to deeper happiness.
- Homemade Black Bean Brownies That Satisfy - If chocolate cravings keep pulling your family toward junk desserts, these homemade brownies are a smarter reset. Mama Z uses black beans, cacao, coconut milk, coconut oil, stevia, gluten-free flour, and optional peppermint or orange oil for a fudgy, dairy-free treat.
Why does the quality of sleep matter so much?
While an occasional sleepless night usually isn't much of a problem, running a sleep deficit over time can cause a lot of problems. Restorative sleep is an essential ingredient for a healthy mind and body—and every system will suffer for lack of it.
Many of us alpha males think of sleep as a waste of time or a luxury. We buy into the notion that we “successful people” can get by with just a few hours of sleep a night…that sleep is “unproductive” time.
Clearly, these are the thoughts of a sleep-deprived mind! An inadequate amount of quality sleep not only clouds our judgment, but damages our overall health, weakens our immune system, and promotes cancer.
This is because proper sleep is a fundamental necessity for your body. Since we often push our body to its limits on a daily basis, it needs adequate time to recharge, recover, and rejuvenate.
What is sleep?
Sleep is far from the single phenomenon we assume to be. The brain activities underway during its different stages are as distinct from each other as they are from wakefulness—and they each serve a critical purpose.
There are 2 phases of sleep: Rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM or non-REM) sleep:
Non-REM sleep consists of four stages, which range from light dozing to deep sleep. Throughout this state of sleep, muscle activity is still functional, breathing is low, and brain activity is minimal.
Approximately 75 percent of the sleep cycle is spent in non-REM sleep. Simple thought processes may be reported if a person is awakened in any stage of non-REM sleep—however, he or she will not usually recall any specific dream.
The non-REM “deep sleep” stage in the sleep cycle is absolutely essential for our body to regenerate and recharge. Key processes such as the repair and growth of muscle and tissues, immunity, and energy production all require quality deep sleep to take place.
REM sleep, on the other hand, typically occupies 20 to 25 percent of total sleep among adult humans—or about 90 to 120 minutes of sleep each night.
During a normal night’s sleep, we usually experience about four or five periods of REM sleep. These periods are quite short at the beginning of the night and longer toward the end. During REM, the activity of the brain's neurons is quite similar to that during waking hours.
REM sleep is physiologically different from the other phases of non-REM sleep. Vividly recalled dreams mostly occur during REM sleep, as do I am a spammer ban me of the penis (nocturnal penile tumescence or NPT).
While non-REM sleep recharges our body, nightly REM sleep recharges our mind by strengthening neural pathways (especially those related to memory) and boosting our brain’s supply of key mood-balancing neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine.
How do sleepless nights compromise my ability to combat cancer?
Improving our odds against cancer doesn’t just require the appropriate amount of sleep—it’s also important to get the bulk of our sleep at night. Studies have shown that men who work night shifts and sleep during the day have higher rates of prostate cancer.
The reason for this correlation can be traced back to a hormone called melatonin, which is only released at night when it is dark. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body suppress the production of estrogen, a possible contributor to prostate cancer, according to recent research, and which is also protective against free radicals.
If we consistently fail to go through full cycles of sleep each night, our body may end up producing less melatonin. This deficiency inhibits our immune system and, by association, lowers our resistance to many types of cancers. Exposure to lights during sleep can also disrupt our production of this melatonin. This is the reason that sleeping with the TV on—or even around any electronic device that emits light—is destructive to our sleep quality.
Cortisol is another hormone that is affected by poor sleep habits—and which helps regulate immune system activity, including the release of certain "natural killer" cells that help our body battle cancer.
Cortisol levels typically peak at dawn, after hours of sleep, and decline throughout the day. If cortisol continues to be released throughout the whole day—not just in the morning—then this is considered counterproductive and may actually contribute to cancer progression.
For example, female night shift workers—who have been shown to have higher rates of breast cancer than women who sleep normal hours—are more likely to have a "shifted cortisol rhythm," in which their cortisol levels peak in the afternoon. At least two studies show that women with shifted cortisol rhythms typically die earlier from breast cancer—a finding that may have strong implications in cases of prostate cancer, as they are both hormonal diseases with similar modes of development and progression.
Excess cortisol is usually released as a consequence of poor stress management—and people who wake up repeatedly during the night are also more likely to have abnormal cortisol patterns. Cortisol release during times of anxiety may play a role in the development and worsening of cancer and other conditions—and as with most hormones, maintaining the proper balance is key.
Strategies for Deeper Sleep
It’s impossible to ignore the strong connection between sleep and stress—and both factor heavily into our fight against cancer. People who are depressed or anxious have a specific pattern of sleep disturbances: if you’ve had a bad night's sleep, you don't handle stress as well. Conversely, those of us who better manage stress are more likely to have good sleep patterns. Research also shows that cancer patients who manage their stress in group therapy, with good social networks, or with regular exercise often fare better than patients who don't manage stress effectively.
The synergy and interdependence of all elements of the XY Wellness Approach cannot be overstated. Managing stress helps with sleep. Quality sleep helps us to manage stress. Exercise reduces stress and helps us to sleep better. The better nourished we are, the better we are able to manage stress and the better sleep we will get. And so on.
In other words, the more we adhere to the entire XY Wellness Approach, the more we will notice improvements in the quality and quantity of our sleep. Here are some actionable tips to help us improve the quality of our sleep:
If you follow these recommendations, but still are struggling with sleep, it’s essential to pinpoint the deeper cause behind your insomnia. Stress, depression, rumination, sleep apnea, and anxiety are all common sleep-robbers, and resolving the problem requires tackling these issues head-on, either with further lifestyle changes or with the help of your doctor.
The Takeaway
Sleep must be a priority. We can get away with one or two late nights, but on the third night, we should pay back the sleep time lost.
We must schedule sleep like any other daily activity: put it on our "to-do list" and cross it off every night. Make it a priority. Let’s give our body a chance to recharge. Let’s not needlessly compromise our immune system, which already is being taxed as it combats the growth of prostate cancer.
As always, let’s make smart choices. Let’s improve our odds of success. Let’s get some sleep. You both deserve and need it.
All the Best,
While an occasional sleepless night usually isn't much of a problem, running a sleep deficit over time can cause a lot of problems. Restorative sleep is an essential ingredient for a healthy mind and body—and every system will suffer for lack of it.
Many of us alpha males think of sleep as a waste of time or a luxury. We buy into the notion that we “successful people” can get by with just a few hours of sleep a night…that sleep is “unproductive” time.
Clearly, these are the thoughts of a sleep-deprived mind! An inadequate amount of quality sleep not only clouds our judgment, but damages our overall health, weakens our immune system, and promotes cancer.
This is because proper sleep is a fundamental necessity for your body. Since we often push our body to its limits on a daily basis, it needs adequate time to recharge, recover, and rejuvenate.
What is sleep?
Sleep is far from the single phenomenon we assume to be. The brain activities underway during its different stages are as distinct from each other as they are from wakefulness—and they each serve a critical purpose.
There are 2 phases of sleep: Rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM or non-REM) sleep:
Non-REM sleep consists of four stages, which range from light dozing to deep sleep. Throughout this state of sleep, muscle activity is still functional, breathing is low, and brain activity is minimal.
Approximately 75 percent of the sleep cycle is spent in non-REM sleep. Simple thought processes may be reported if a person is awakened in any stage of non-REM sleep—however, he or she will not usually recall any specific dream.
The non-REM “deep sleep” stage in the sleep cycle is absolutely essential for our body to regenerate and recharge. Key processes such as the repair and growth of muscle and tissues, immunity, and energy production all require quality deep sleep to take place.
REM sleep, on the other hand, typically occupies 20 to 25 percent of total sleep among adult humans—or about 90 to 120 minutes of sleep each night.
During a normal night’s sleep, we usually experience about four or five periods of REM sleep. These periods are quite short at the beginning of the night and longer toward the end. During REM, the activity of the brain's neurons is quite similar to that during waking hours.
REM sleep is physiologically different from the other phases of non-REM sleep. Vividly recalled dreams mostly occur during REM sleep, as do I am a spammer ban me of the penis (nocturnal penile tumescence or NPT).
While non-REM sleep recharges our body, nightly REM sleep recharges our mind by strengthening neural pathways (especially those related to memory) and boosting our brain’s supply of key mood-balancing neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine.
How do sleepless nights compromise my ability to combat cancer?
Improving our odds against cancer doesn’t just require the appropriate amount of sleep—it’s also important to get the bulk of our sleep at night. Studies have shown that men who work night shifts and sleep during the day have higher rates of prostate cancer.
The reason for this correlation can be traced back to a hormone called melatonin, which is only released at night when it is dark. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body suppress the production of estrogen, a possible contributor to prostate cancer, according to recent research, and which is also protective against free radicals.
If we consistently fail to go through full cycles of sleep each night, our body may end up producing less melatonin. This deficiency inhibits our immune system and, by association, lowers our resistance to many types of cancers. Exposure to lights during sleep can also disrupt our production of this melatonin. This is the reason that sleeping with the TV on—or even around any electronic device that emits light—is destructive to our sleep quality.
Cortisol is another hormone that is affected by poor sleep habits—and which helps regulate immune system activity, including the release of certain "natural killer" cells that help our body battle cancer.
Cortisol levels typically peak at dawn, after hours of sleep, and decline throughout the day. If cortisol continues to be released throughout the whole day—not just in the morning—then this is considered counterproductive and may actually contribute to cancer progression.
For example, female night shift workers—who have been shown to have higher rates of breast cancer than women who sleep normal hours—are more likely to have a "shifted cortisol rhythm," in which their cortisol levels peak in the afternoon. At least two studies show that women with shifted cortisol rhythms typically die earlier from breast cancer—a finding that may have strong implications in cases of prostate cancer, as they are both hormonal diseases with similar modes of development and progression.
Excess cortisol is usually released as a consequence of poor stress management—and people who wake up repeatedly during the night are also more likely to have abnormal cortisol patterns. Cortisol release during times of anxiety may play a role in the development and worsening of cancer and other conditions—and as with most hormones, maintaining the proper balance is key.
Strategies for Deeper Sleep
It’s impossible to ignore the strong connection between sleep and stress—and both factor heavily into our fight against cancer. People who are depressed or anxious have a specific pattern of sleep disturbances: if you’ve had a bad night's sleep, you don't handle stress as well. Conversely, those of us who better manage stress are more likely to have good sleep patterns. Research also shows that cancer patients who manage their stress in group therapy, with good social networks, or with regular exercise often fare better than patients who don't manage stress effectively.
The synergy and interdependence of all elements of the XY Wellness Approach cannot be overstated. Managing stress helps with sleep. Quality sleep helps us to manage stress. Exercise reduces stress and helps us to sleep better. The better nourished we are, the better we are able to manage stress and the better sleep we will get. And so on.
In other words, the more we adhere to the entire XY Wellness Approach, the more we will notice improvements in the quality and quantity of our sleep. Here are some actionable tips to help us improve the quality of our sleep:
- One of the simplest solutions to poor sleep is turning off all lights and electronic devices.
- Make sure the room is completely dark so you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
- Keep electric clocks at least 3 feet away from your head.
- Take the TV out of the bedroom. This one can be difficult—but it makes a big difference. While you may think that watching TV helps you go to sleep, the opposite is actually true. Some other white noise—like a fan or sounds of ocean waves—can serve the same purpose without lowering melatonin and interfering with deep sleep.
- Establish regular sleep and wake schedules, even on weekends. When it comes to sleep, your body craves consistency.
- Consider creating a regular, relaxing bedtime routine—which you should begin an hour or more before the time you expect to fall asleep—such as taking a hot shower or listening to soothing music.
- Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. And opt for natural fabric as bed sheets—cotton or wool is good.
- Use your bedroom for sleep and sex only. Keep "sleep stealers" (e.g., watching TV, using a computer, or reading in bed) out of the bedroom. Definitely have some more sex.
- Finish eating at least 2 to 3 hours before your regular bedtime—and try drinking some chamomile tea at night.
- Avoid caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol products close to bedtime. In general, why would anyone already dealing with cancer smoke?
- If you get up often at night to urinate, stop drinking fluids 2 hours before bedtime – even water.
- Try a melatonin dietary supplement. Many high quality options are readily available.
If you follow these recommendations, but still are struggling with sleep, it’s essential to pinpoint the deeper cause behind your insomnia. Stress, depression, rumination, sleep apnea, and anxiety are all common sleep-robbers, and resolving the problem requires tackling these issues head-on, either with further lifestyle changes or with the help of your doctor.
The Takeaway
Sleep must be a priority. We can get away with one or two late nights, but on the third night, we should pay back the sleep time lost.
We must schedule sleep like any other daily activity: put it on our "to-do list" and cross it off every night. Make it a priority. Let’s give our body a chance to recharge. Let’s not needlessly compromise our immune system, which already is being taxed as it combats the growth of prostate cancer.
As always, let’s make smart choices. Let’s improve our odds of success. Let’s get some sleep. You both deserve and need it.
All the Best,
What an Incredible Coincidence: Moderna Started the Bundibugyo Ebola mRNA Shot… Then WHO Suddenly Declared an “Emergency” 4 Months LaterJanuary 2026: CEPI hands Moderna & Oxford $26.7M to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines.
What an Incredible Coincidence: Moderna Started the Bundibugyo Ebola mRNA Shot… Then WHO Suddenly Declared an “Emergency” 4 Months LaterJanuary 2026: CEPI hands Moderna & Oxford $26.7M to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines.
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Dr. C here.
Has your doctor ever said “Your thyroid’s a little low”?
It makes me sad every time I hear that.
That's not a diagnosis. It's not a plan. And it leaves you with no real idea of what's going on or what to do about it.
Here's what your labs are actually telling us. Thyroid function falls into six distinct stages, based on your TSH along with T4 and T3. Each stage means something different, and each one calls for a different approach. For some, medication is life-saving. For others, it's not necessary at all - and for many, diet and the right supplements can be completely curative.
In general, the higher your TSH, the more risk your thyroid may become underactive. But it's not truly underactive until T4 and T3 start to dip below range. On the other side, a low TSH carries its own risks, and those show up even before T4 and T3 climb.
Here's the part that gets missed most often: at any given time, a quarter to a third of people on thyroid medication are actually over-medicated. The first sign is a TSH below range. None of that is clear when someone just tells you your thyroid is "a little low."
I built a free calculator to help you figure out which stage you're in and what the best options are.You can try it here.
One more thing worth knowing: autoimmunity is a separate factor from thyroid function, and it's often the bigger driver of symptoms. The same things that change your thyroid numbers or your medication dose don't necessarily touch the autoimmunity. The calculator covers that piece too.
If you've been told your thyroid is "a little low," please take a minute and run your numbers through the analyzer. You deserve a clearer picture. Your health is important.
To your health,
Has your doctor ever said “Your thyroid’s a little low”?
It makes me sad every time I hear that.
That's not a diagnosis. It's not a plan. And it leaves you with no real idea of what's going on or what to do about it.
Here's what your labs are actually telling us. Thyroid function falls into six distinct stages, based on your TSH along with T4 and T3. Each stage means something different, and each one calls for a different approach. For some, medication is life-saving. For others, it's not necessary at all - and for many, diet and the right supplements can be completely curative.
In general, the higher your TSH, the more risk your thyroid may become underactive. But it's not truly underactive until T4 and T3 start to dip below range. On the other side, a low TSH carries its own risks, and those show up even before T4 and T3 climb.
Here's the part that gets missed most often: at any given time, a quarter to a third of people on thyroid medication are actually over-medicated. The first sign is a TSH below range. None of that is clear when someone just tells you your thyroid is "a little low."
I built a free calculator to help you figure out which stage you're in and what the best options are.You can try it here.
One more thing worth knowing: autoimmunity is a separate factor from thyroid function, and it's often the bigger driver of symptoms. The same things that change your thyroid numbers or your medication dose don't necessarily touch the autoimmunity. The calculator covers that piece too.
If you've been told your thyroid is "a little low," please take a minute and run your numbers through the analyzer. You deserve a clearer picture. Your health is important.
To your health,
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Cancer doesn't appear out of nowhere.
By the time it shows up on a scan, it's often been building inside your body for years.
And here's what most doctors never tell you:
Long before any test can catch it, your internal environment has already started shifting.
And most people never realize this.
They're going about their daily lives, eating, working, and exercising.
Completely unaware that something has already been quietly shifting beneath the surface.
That's the pattern Dr. Michael Karlfeldt kept seeing after more than 38 years working with patients.
Cancer wasn't appearing out of nowhere.
It was developing in an environment that had quietly allowed it to grow.
That's exactly what he breaks down inside his master-course, The Anti-Cancer Body
During this master-course, you will discover:
Sign up here to watch The Anti-Cancer Body (at no cost)
To your health,
By the time it shows up on a scan, it's often been building inside your body for years.
And here's what most doctors never tell you:
Long before any test can catch it, your internal environment has already started shifting.
- Inflammation slowly rises.
- The immune system becomes less responsive.
- And cells begin behaving differently.
And most people never realize this.
They're going about their daily lives, eating, working, and exercising.
Completely unaware that something has already been quietly shifting beneath the surface.
That's the pattern Dr. Michael Karlfeldt kept seeing after more than 38 years working with patients.
Cancer wasn't appearing out of nowhere.
It was developing in an environment that had quietly allowed it to grow.
That's exactly what he breaks down inside his master-course, The Anti-Cancer Body
During this master-course, you will discover:
- The internal shifts that occur long before cancer is detected
- Why standard screenings often miss the earliest warning signs
- What 38 years of patient care revealed about how cancer develops
- Practical steps to support a healthier internal environment
Sign up here to watch The Anti-Cancer Body (at no cost)
To your health,
Your olfactory system is one of the fastest pathways into the brain. Before you consciously process a scent, your brain is already reacting to it. That’s because smell bypasses many of the normal processing pathways and connects directly into areas tied to memory, emotion, and nervous system regulation. Your brain treats scent like information. And for people dealing with chronic stress, burnout, inflammation, or sensitivity, these responses can become even stronger. | |
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At the Best of The Essential Oils Revolution, experts explore how essential oils interact with the olfactory system and the science behind scents relationship with your wellbeing. Register to receive bonus gifts and learn… |
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Most people trust their blood test results.
But the problem is that standard testing is designed to only catch advanced stage health problems.
So, when it comes to cancer — standard blood testing is not a great way to detect issues early.
After 38 years as an integrative oncologist, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt has identified 10 key markers that most people overlook.
These markers reveal what's actually happening inside your body at a cellular level — long before anything shows up on a scan.
Discover the 10 Key Cancer Markers That Don't Show Up on Standard Tests, inside this complimentary eBook.
Don't Miss This Valuable Gift,
-Jonathan Landsman
NaturalHealth365
P.S. Keep in mind, "normal" blood test results tend to always overlook your true cancer risk.
Discover the 10 Most Important Cancer Markers Today, inside this gift eBook.
But the problem is that standard testing is designed to only catch advanced stage health problems.
So, when it comes to cancer — standard blood testing is not a great way to detect issues early.
After 38 years as an integrative oncologist, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt has identified 10 key markers that most people overlook.
These markers reveal what's actually happening inside your body at a cellular level — long before anything shows up on a scan.
Discover the 10 Key Cancer Markers That Don't Show Up on Standard Tests, inside this complimentary eBook.
Don't Miss This Valuable Gift,
-Jonathan Landsman
NaturalHealth365
P.S. Keep in mind, "normal" blood test results tend to always overlook your true cancer risk.
Discover the 10 Most Important Cancer Markers Today, inside this gift eBook.
PrepperNet Family,
Forrest was recently interviewed on the Church Dads Podcast, and we would love for our community to go support them by listening to the episode, subscribing, and sharing it with friends and family.
The conversation covers preparedness, faith, family, community, and the importance of being ready in uncertain times. It’s a great interview and a chance to introduce more people to the preparedness lifestyle and mindset.
Take a few minutes and give it a listen here:
Listen to the Podcast Episode
Visit their website: https://churchdads.org/podcast
If you enjoy it, please:
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Follow their show
- Share the episode with your friends
- Post it on social media
- Help spread the message
Thank you for supporting Forrest and the podcasts that help spread the preparedness message.
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