How to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health

This episode I describe how the organs of the body influence the function and health of our brain and how our brain controls our bodily organs. The conscious awareness of this brain-body dialogue is called interoception. I describe how two factors- mechanical forces (e.g., pressure, pain, volume, etc.) and chemical factors (e.g., gut acidity, microbiome diversity, etc.) combine to influence our moods, control inflammation, immune system, recovery from injury and more. I explain how specific actions of our lungs, heart, spleen, and diaphragm, control our brain via the vagus nerve and other neural pathways. I describe 11 science-supported protocols for enhancing brain-body health and the logic behind them.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Your Sense of Self: Interoception
00:01:25 Protocol 1: Fermented Foods, Not Fiber, to Reduce Inflammation
00:03:30 Attributions
00:08:22 Main Drivers of Feelings & Performance
00:11:45 Brain-Body: A Mechanical & Chemical Dialogue
00:17:50 LDB (Lung-Diaphragm-Brain) Dialogue
00:21:00 Protocols 2, 3, 4: Control Heart Rate With Breathing
00:29:08 Sensing Lung Pressure: Piezo Receptors
00:30:54 Carbon Dioxide, From Air to Blood
00:34:02 Protocol 5: Alert While Calm
00:40:50 Baroreceptors: Hering-Breuer Reflex
00:42:47 Gut Volume & The Desire to Open Your Mouth
00:48:18 Protocol 6: Enhancing Gut-To-Brain Communication, Fasting
00:51:50 Intestines, Fatty Acids, Amino Acids & Sugar
00:57:00 Protocol 7: Reducing Sugar Cravings with Specific Amino Acid Nutrients
00:58:58 Gut Acidity (Is Good)
01:02:20 Improving Nasal Microbiome
01:04:13 Inflammation & Microbiome: Fiber vs. Fermented
01:11:15 Protocol 8: Reducing Inflammation & Enhancing Brain Function w/Fermented Foods
01:13:10 Leaking Guts, Auto-Immune function & Glutamine
01:15:50 Gut Acidity: HCl (hydrochloric acid), Pepsin
01:18:30 Probiotics & Brain Fog
01:21:45 Nausea: Happens in Your Brain; Area Postrema
01:28:25 Protocol 9: Reducing Nausea: Ginger, Peppermint, CBD, etc.
01:30:40 Fever: Triggers and Control Knobs: OVLT
01:37:00 Protocol 10: Cooling the Blood Properly
01:38:53 Sensing Feelings, Vagus Nerve, Stress
01:41:50 Mental Emotions Reflect Bodily Conditions
01:45:00 Sensing Other People’s Emotions via the Body
01:46:00 Protocol 11: Increasing Interoception, Sensing Heartbeat
01:50:40 Conclusions & Resources
Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - www.blabacphoto.com

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I've seen a lot of people asking for notes. Your infographics would probably be very useful to them.

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I noticed you mentioned you were a visual learner, Veritasium a really good science yt channel has a video on that topic and I highly recommended it

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Could you share your infographics ? We're all visual learners is the positive upshot of the Veritasium video

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Last ten minutes explains the beauty of psilocybin - it closes off exteroception and allows an exploration of all things interoceptive. For someone rehabbing PTSD it's a blessing to put Miss Hypervigilance at ease...and that sh*t is free from the ground. Huberman, hanging out with your free science certainly gives more time to think on amazing things. Thank you always for asking questions and publishing quality research. You're the best. Ever. Who you are is what you give. So valuable, your integrity.

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Right? Real Butter > Processed Half and Half every time!

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Cheese can gtfo though.

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Found the JRE fan that misses the comments section 🤣

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He eats butter to get enough cholesterol, when the body self makes all the cholesterol it needs 🤦‍♂️

[@LauraTryUK]

A fantastic episode, as always! From experience with HCL and pepsin. After an extensive blood and stool test, 9 months ago, the clinical nutritionist I worked with recommended I take HCL and pepsin. My results showed I had low stomach acid and wasn't digesting foods well (particularly animal protein) and therefore was not getting the nutrients from food. I would feel extremely heavy and full after a meal, with the food sitting in my stomach for a long time. (I also had very high ghrelin which meant I still felt hungry but that's another story) I took HCL and pepsin for 9 months and now there is no need for me to take it. As a result, I feel so much better all round, including mental health, from now being able to digest my food properly. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this episode, thank you HLP team!

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Sorry to hear @ Costello. The beautiful friendship u had with him was so evident in your podcasts..may you be comforted by all your memories with him..and what a great long life he lived🙏🐶

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Good morning! Class begins ☕

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I just listened (four times, in fact) to David Whyte’s reflection on ambition. It says that a life of vocation, rather than ambition, leads to generosity. //. I’m so glad you didn’t miss your calling, Andrew.

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'The tube that is you' should be your first hit single. This was an incredibly useful podcast (they all are, but this one especially so). Thanks again for being one of the best podcasts out there. Cheers!

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You know what they say.... "What happens in Vagus....... - happens in all systems of the body" 🤭 How does Pavlov get his hair to be so soft? - Classical conditioning. You know what gets on my nerves? - Myelin A Photon checks into a hotel and the bellhop asks, "Can I help you with your luggage?" It replies, "I don't have any, I'm traveling light." Thanks Andrew 🥰 You did it again. I absolutley love this podcast. Please keep it up. Thanks to your production team too, great job with the cohesive aesthetic and editing. You bring joy to my Mondays. 🥳😊

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Thank you Andrew for all your wisdom on this wonderful mind/body. I have recently retired from teaching in Health and Social Care at my local college and I am also trained in different forms of massage for complementary health therapies. I miss my work but have found that I still enjoy learning about the body so your podcasts are a 'lifeline' to me. I am a lifelong learner and studying is still fun to me at 67!

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Love this podcast so much! Thanks to the entire Huberman lab team for making Mondays awesome! 😄

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Listened to the pod this evening, while taking my daily "lockdown" walk.. Practicing the breathing techniques to speed up and slow down the heart. Love the info and tips mate!

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I am 20 of your podcasts in. It has been life changing. You are not only a professor, but a healer that teaches others how to heal themselves, and make it accessible to share with others. You are a Godsend. Thank you.

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[@soodonym]

You and I are the same age. I had my Old Labrador from 26 until 40. His passing was difficult not only because of the grief of losing my best friend but also because it brought my own mortality into focus. We cannot bring either the time or the dogs in our lives back. We can however make the most of the time and dogs to come. You'll always love Costello. Just don't doubt that you have room in your heart to love again. Kia Kaha

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I'd think that an episode regarding IBS would highly benefit the many people having to live with this condition. Keep up the great work and many congratulations from Italy! 🇮🇹

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Love the topic! Thank you Dr. Huberman for all what you do!

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So happy to see the jump in subscribers from the latest JRE appearance! Haven't seen it yet but can't wait to. Looking forward to another two hours of lifechanging information. Thank you Dr H and team :)

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I am so sorry for your loss. I lost two dogs, 30 years ago, and still get upset thinking about them. Heartfelt condolences ~ The information, and the way you share it is priceless! Thank you for all that you do, and all that you are.

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I have never had the science to back up an anecdotal phrase I use with clients "you eat what you crave but you also can begin to crave what you eat regularly." Love to follow you and you are doing the world a great service with this free content . Thank you

[@SergheiCasian]

Human beings influence each other's emotions because human beings are not just bodies... I'm genuinely looking forward to the times when traditional science will develop tools to measure other aspects of what we think we are.

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Please expand your thoughts! Can you be more specific?

[@ManifestingItAll]

Thanks for the episode. I’m loving this topic. Can you please do an episode on 1. Postural hypotension, the involvement of the brain, hormones and nutrition 2. Cover off brain training programs, such as NLP, DNRS and the Lightning process, to reprogram the brain and nervous system to cure ME, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). Thanks!!! 🌟 ❤️

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PS I am happy that you think leaky gut is real. A lot of doctors think it is pseudoscience and scoff at the notion

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These truly are amazing podcasts and Dr Huberman has a huge heart for humanity - he is a true blessing for us all. I have been encouraging my college students to listen to these and use the many simple tools to improve and optimize their lives. Some of them have “bought in” and are enjoying these episodes as much as I am.

[@seattletyler]

I really appreciate you dispelling the magic around breathing practice. This episode hits close to home base, for me. 7 or so years ago I began unraveling the mystery of my brain/body sensations. This episode has tooled me with new language, to further understand the landscape of interoception. Thank you for your commitment to helping average Joe’s, like myself, establish a-z protocols to enhance the quality of our lives! Amazing!

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The best podcast in the world! Thank you sir!

[@michaelbuttacavoli9813]

1000 thanks for scientific explanation of the 1.000's of hours of Vipassana I have done to produce inner body awareness via the vagal nerve.

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I discovered you on the JRE podcast a couple of weeks ago and within 5 days I had listen to all of your podcasts on Spotify. I'm listening to them all again. 8 hours a day 7 days a week. I absolutely love your podcasts! Thank you for sharing all of this knowledge!

[@nab626]

Incredible. You are summarizing so many things I have been studying and reading about for the last 25 years! And you are doing it with science . By sharing this information in such a clear and understandable way you are helping us to answer questions about many things that have remained a mystery. These findings will alter the course of educational methods as well.

[@MosesRabuka]

When they said “Know Thyself” they really meant it

[@lunaticamitica]

Finally we get to THE TOPIC !! THANKS !!!

[@CodyMcGriff]

Woah...did it 25 times. Held my breathe for 1 minute first try. Amazing warm rush. I smiled. Was super calm and aware and I could feel the need to breathe come back. Very intuitive. Thank you Andrew.

[@landscapesforlearning82]

Here at Landscapes for Learning, your work is quickly becoming a go-to resource for self-study. Today’s episode explains the science of Interoception which I also refer to as traveling one’s inner landscape (and you did too in your opening). Knowing yourself, as a human being, is something we just aren’t taught to (slow down enough) do, (and now you came along with all this free amazing info which will be so helpful to so many!) and as such we lack personal agency to participate in our own health and well-being. I’ve been sharing your podcasts with my clients. And it’s helping them understand their body-mind system in important ways. Again, TY.

[@johnservold1346]

Andrew, first of all I have to say THANK YOU for the life saving information you share!!! Second I would like to know if you have ever done any studies of Kratom and the effects on the brain/body? This could be a huge topic to touch on in one of your future episodes.

[@signupqueen4026]

Love love love your videos and I have been using a lot of the tips you have mentioned here. I would like to suggest a series on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Glaucoma and what research says about prevention/slowing down its progress

[@JanikaRuuska]

Just finished with the previous episode. It is amazing how you are able to talk about the topic such a way it is super interesting, even though the topic wouldn’t be my highest passion. And every time I get some new questions to my head, which is the best thing on this podcast - inspiration. Thank you!

[@jesf570]

Youre honestly like a modern day harbinger of health information, and totally unbelievable how direct and solid and perfectly learnable you make this information. You know what I just realized, is if you had an in house designer to make stylized perfectly subtle light animations to show what some of the things you're describing, may look like. That is all I can imagine that would take these even to one more level to the tip top. Thanks

[@nikolaikuchumov8916]

Andrew, thanks for your time! Looking forward to the discussion on autoimmune conditions, especially multiple sclerosis!

[@nancydisney1274]

Yes !!! ❗️

[@sakuratanaka1877]

This info is extremely helpful for me, a person who's suffering from a severe auto-immune disease. Thousand thanks, Professor!

[@winbalingit8502]

Sakura San!! Just seeing your name makes me smile my friend!!! You are in my daily prayers!! Your strength and positive energy continues to inspire me my friend!! Sending you a big hug and positive vibes from California!!😁👍🏽❤️

[@nigl8196]

could you give us an update if it really works?

[@gantboy2004]

🫂! Keep up the great work beautiful Sakura!

[@sakuratanaka1877]

@@winbalingit8502 Oh Win San! You're so kind and generous I now honestly feel a bit embarrassed... Not always that strong or positive, no. But to go through each day 'carrying' my severe chronic condition with dignity, well yes, that demands a lot of a stamina. Anyway, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your encouraging warm words and I send you my gentle hug and prayers back! I hope you haven't got any health issues. Best wishes from Scandinavia!

[@sakuratanaka1877]

@@nigl8196 I'm not sure you're asking me, but anyway. For example, the fermented food trick turned out to be one of the best treatments for my leaky gut etc. Avoiding gluten, dairy products, sugar, processed food etc also helps a great deal. And!!! - the less farma stuff, the better. My 100% guarantee for that one, my friend!

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Thank you. You truly are God send-my 22 year old listens to you and I’ve passed on your podcast to the rest of my family and friends. Many blessings.

[@metiscaron]

Dr. Huberman, you are a gem! I found your podcast last year and have been able to take in several of them. They are highly informative and helpful. More so than the medical establishment I have had to work with here in BC. Wish there were more people like you in the world. Thank you for your work!

[@sumisharaina9530]

Thank you for sharing this information and protocols…

[@Philusteen]

I can only say thank you for this wealth of insights and practical, actionable suggestions. Maybe in a future podcast you could touch on what really constitutes a fermented food. I think a lot of folks think that "if it has vinegar it's fermented," but my understanding is that there's a big difference between, say, a regular pickle and a fermented one. Anyway - cheers and thanks again, Doc. :-)

[@cyndiemcmartin6010]

Yes same question here

[@holdenkolfild999]

Enormous thanks to all of your work, but aside from all tools and science health related stuff your love and passion for science inspired me. Although i am studying history, you inspired me to study more and give my best in my academic career. You are the best

[@yvessilva3294]

I rarely comment on a KZbin video but this is well worth it. I'm a medical student and damn, I understood everything you said waaay better than I understood my teachers or books. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge with us Andrew! I'll definitely binge watch/listen all your podcasts now.

[@Chrisoo42]

Keep it up Huberman! Love your stuff!

[@830audio6]

Can anyone else relate with trying to tell friends, s/o, etc. about these protocols and they just don't care to establish doing them or even listening? Just curious

[@rolga1718]

yes. most even intelligent ppl think they know better

[@sovereign775]

Yes, crazy... This knowledge is priceless man. Priceless. And people don't give it two thoughts

[@Enethriel]

Yes. Try with the people you most care about, and in the least invasive way possible (which is an immensely hard thing in itself). For anyone else, your part of the job is introducing the information. Anything else is on the receiver's part and is completely out of your control, so don't fuss too much about it.

[@rolga1718]

@@sovereign775 agree. i sometimes wonder how this tremendous man manages to find time for a full time job, sleep AND a podcast. and so packed with information that he clearly prepares for it like for a lecture/seminar. that's quite a production!

[@koiulm84]

I’ve converted at least one person who’s now catching up with all the episodes, reading transcripts etc etc . and now he’s even passing the word himself 😊

[@michaelbonnen9791]

So excited to listen to this. I’ve listened to almost all of the podcasts. So interesting and informative. Thank you Dr. Huberman!

[@jlssneed]

I have learned so much in such a short period of time. From a stay-at-home-mom to scientist simply by listening! ( : Thank you for taking the time to create these podcasts. You make very complicated science something that is easily understood and something that can be applied right away. I wanted to ask you a specific question- I lost my hearing in my left ear ("total deafness") overnight 13 years ago when pregnant with my first child. Literally, I heard fine on a Friday, woke up Saturday with complete deafness in my left ear. I saw many doctors as you can imagine, had an MRI of the brain (without contrast), had a carotid artery test at cardiologist, saw an Otolaryngologist and had some steroids injected directly into my inner ear (after small slice in my eardrum, OUCH). Anyway, all of this amounted to zero hearing improvement. I am hoping and praying my right ear doesn't go deaf at this point, especially since all docs gave the explanation for the deafness in my left ear as 'idiopathic'. I am very interested in what your scientific thoughts are on this ... and of course would appreciate any "advice" (although I totally appreciate you do not offer medical advice) you might have to heal whatever happened so it doesn't happen to the hearing in my right ear. Thank you and your team very much for making it to the end of this comment and any follow up you might have for me. Best, Jordan

[@katarzynagil4750]

Thank you for yet another excellent podcast. I would really love to hear your conversation with Yuval Noah Harari and Lisa Feldman Barrett in the future.

[@tomdellaringa2325]

You mentioned GI issues. I have struggled with both sides of this in my life - diarrhea in previous years and now harder stools that have led to issues with hemorrhoids. This episode got me wondering about how fiber/fermented food balance might be affecting my problems. I have been very frustrated in the last year or so with trying to solve this problem. Often it has seemed that the worst diet (fast food, sugars, etc.) gave me the most "normal" stools. Then I'd buckle down, eat my leaner diet with fruits and what vegetables I can deal with, and I have real issues. So you spiral into frustration. I hate to bring up pooping... but it's one of the fundamental things in life, and when it goes wrong it's incredibly frustrating. I don't have issues as bad as some, but they have troubled me for years. Some people suffer horribly due to GI issues. I would love your take on these things. Keep up the amazing work.

[@pops4457]

I’ve had ibs/d and gastric motility issues for years and your story sounds like me! Recently the Neurogastrointerologist I was assigned to told me that eating healthily for people like us is usually the worst/most stressful for our bodies and so to eat in a typically unhealthy way and using laxatives would ease my symptoms but a nutritionist suggested eliminating tomato/onion/garlic and do plant based FODMAP. 2 completely opposing directions🥴😭 Id love to hear Andrews thoughts on GI issues too! I really hope you find relief soon❤️

[@christophspiessens3751]

Again - no words to describe the value of these podcasts. THANK YOU for these free and hugely HELPFUL resources.

[@christophspiessens3751]

BUT PLEASE do explain more about the myth of Mirror Neurons. How does the brain "mirror" the behaviour of others? Which regions are involved? For "HSPs like myself, who are interested in the intersection between Mindfulness and Neuroscience, this information ("the source/location" of these emotions and actions) can be really cognitively reassuring. So any reply would be most appreciated, Dr Huberman. (I am currently studying for my MA in Mindfulness at Bangor University). Thank you!

[@kuhenelan]

Thanks for the work you do here and making it available for free, it's been a huge help. While I've watched your sleep videos a tonne, I wish there was a way for me to sleep more than 6 hours a night.

[@KyrieQHD]

Yes! Just finished binge watching all the episodes and here we go again

[@user-ju9fd3rx8t]

great videos really valuable info thanks for your efforts

[@Mikemikemike13579]

Well done! As someone with Hashimotos and many other of these symptoms, this is incredibly helpful. Much of this I have learned by myself over 5 years, but many doctors are still in the dark on much of this info.

[@ShirleiBarnes]

I can listen to this podcast everal times. Each time it inprints a new information into my brain. As always, amazing information for free, I am so grateful for it. Thank you so much ☺️

[@Christopher-md7tf]

I'm very interested in hearing more about the myths and truths concerning mirror neurons.

[@punjatti101]

Great episode! The gut micro biome is fascinating; I think Rondha Patrick and Justin Sonnenburg would make for great guests later down the road.

[@scarymarie]

I am a regular education level person who feels such vindication right now as I have tried to explain some of the heath functions to people throughout my life. I could cry listening to it explained in this way.

[@ThatMountainMoment]

This podcast platform is so incredibly applicable to many facets of life. The breathing protocol at 35:28 can be used as a very useful tool in long ultra endurance activities once your threshold with it is learned stationary. I use it on ultra runs when my body/mind goes into low point. 30 breaths or until feeling a fully oxygenated tingle and then exhale/hold until feeling compelled to breath short of feeling light headed and Then hold that inhale. An instant surge of adrenal energy pulls you right out of the pain cave, cadence quickens automatically without intent to do so. Just don't go trying it while moving right off the bat. After a long period of learning and understanding with ones limits, though, and it will yield incredible efficacy to get through those low points. Thank you for doing what you do Andrew.

[@AwareParenting]

All sorts of wonderful this week. As a yoga aficionado, I am so pleased to have good science to match the Sanskrit. Equally pleased to hear there are other drive-by blueberry eaters out there. p.s. I have loved having Costello's presence.

[@synsynsy]

Huberman is the... MAN!

[@neerajdhotre4777]

What a great episode! I had been doing Yoga for few years now with all breath work and stuff. This summary of interactions between brain n organs really helps me understand how it all works. Helps my yoga practice to become better.

[@escorp991]

Welcome back! A podcast with Lex was somewhat interesting, didn't get me half way into it, but I prefer your enlightening lectures on our own body/system functioning. Thank you, this podcast is a gem!

[@khal8343]

Andrew, You need a Huberman clips channel, your content is information dense so I think you'd benefit from multiple excerpts clips Im sure youre working on it😅 I love you, keep it up!

[@MMAneuver]

And also a transcript with all of the key points summarised to return to. Just release that later if you're afraid people won't sit through the video initially!

[@EricHemion]

I wonder if you could elaborate a bit on fermented foods: which were used in the study and what others besides the three you mentioned (kimchi, sauerkraut, and fermented cottage cheese) would be beneficial. There is so much B.S. on the web about nutritional stuff, I fear that some things touted as "the best fermented foods for gut health" might not serve the purpose you're talking about. Maybe you could provide a more comprehensive list or suggest some criteria? Thanks for a great episode!

[@lynntrovert2471]

I'm interested in this too; especially since I *think* you have to buy it "live". Like, the shelf stable sauerkraut in the jar isn't helpful, is it? I don't think it is; so there's this whole additional level of complexity. And, you'd have to hold me down to get me to eat fermented cottage cheese or kimchi. I didn't get used to kimchi after a year in Korea; so it's not looking promising. ;)

[@scarlettstott7570]

@@lynntrovert2471 you can't use shelf stable because it has been pasteurised which kills the beneficial bacteria

[@scarlettstott7570]

Yoghurt that has been properly fermented is also good as well as properly prepared kombucha, in moderation due to its acidic nature

[@bonniesnowqueen7321]

What about umeboshi plums and miso?

[@scarlettstott7570]

@@bonniesnowqueen7321 you have to make sure that the miso is properly fermented and the soy is well sourced. Umeboshi plums aren't lacto fermented so they probably wouldn't benefit the body for the reasons listed but I have read that they have other benefits for your overall health

[@kristupasmalakauskas8356]

One of the best ones yet! Would be amazing if you made a thorough episode about brain frequencies and give us more insight on how to juggle it in various scenarios. And thank you for your time and attention to our interest in science

[@sweetsue4204]

How can anyone NOT learn from these excellent podcasts? 😊 Thank you Dr. Huberman. 💜

[@poopslappa1661]

Thank you for going officianado sometimes. I'm a premed student so the more specific knowledge the better! Also, anyone have tips for the MCAT or the medical route in general? Much appreciated.

[@louisvine586]

Would you be able to discuss FND “functional nurological disorder”? Loving your content

[@davidyeoman6013]

In your discussion about the importance of a healthy gut micro biome I recall hearing a case where a gentleman was on his deathbed because he could not extract the necessary nutrients to sustain life. As a last measure, his doctor prescribed the insertion of a healthy person’s fecal matter into his rectum, and within days, his health was completely restored, saving his life. I forget the specifics but because the remedy was so unnerving, it stuck with me.

[@blngmz1777]

I was a child when I experienced that awareness in my viscera, thank you I feel so much better about myself knowing it’s system. Thank you

[@laura-yu3kh]

00:43:16 I’m a churro. You’re a churro. Essentially we’re just a bunch of churros 🤣

[@senseisokodame9988]

Churro & a bag made of meat, carrying a bunch of blood & water

[@signupqueen4026]

The Stanford channel for Glaucoma research suggests we use sunglasses when out in the sun to avoid UV radiation. I know in your video about vision you mentioned we should avoid sunglasses as much as possible. What’s your take on the effects of UV on the eyes?

[@Oceanproud]

From my understanding he’s saying it’s important to get light in the eye in the morning. I would think sunglasses would still be beneficial throughout the day still

[@MB-up3mh]

He said its good expose eyes to the morning light without sunglasses but NOT to look directly to the bright light. He also mentioned it's ok to wear sunglasses if the sun is too bright.

[@hubermanlab]

I was referring to getting morning light for circadian clock setting purposes. I always state to avoid viewing very bright light that is so bright it is painful to view and that people with AMD or glaucoma especially need to be careful about sunlight viewing. I’ll be happy to do another post/video about this. Protect those eyes!

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Please do I have eye issues abd had injections for vein occlusion due to astigmatism, lazy eye and pass tears to the retina. It’s it ok to take sun in the morning I always wear sunglasses thinking that is for my good. Am confused now

[@findingjoy2657]

Thank you for all these information Dr. Huberman! You are godsend! 🙂

[@84Ashaffer]

The insight that your podcast provides to me is invaluable. Tai-chi has been the most influential practice I have ever taken on. It has improved every aspect of my life. This episode and the episode on increasing focus have been particularly helpful in my understanding of the mechanics behind what is happening inside during this practice, and why it's been so beneficial. I can't adequately express my gratitude here. Thanks you for doing this work.

[@marjoriecelestino1551]

I would really like to hear more about headaches and migraines

[@patrickparkinson1909]

I second this! Please do an entire episode on headaches migraines, myself and many family members and coworkers could use your insight.

[@jondillowcounseling2756]

I'm a mental health counselor in private practice for 15+ years. Love this podcast and apply what I learn with clients (physiological sigh, periphery vision, timing of light exposure etc.) One suggestion - Put together a PDF with top ten protocols to improve your mental/physical/emotional health. Give a brief description of how to employ the protocol and then have a hyperlink to a section of your podcast or some other resource that goes deeper into the mechanism. It would be a great tool for your audience. I'd suggest an email opt in to get the pdf so you can build your email list.

[@dariobarahona6412]

Sorry for your loss. Be kind and gentle to yourself. Thank you for what you do!

[@jenniferwenzel5318]

I can't believe this information is free! Thank you Dr. Huberman!!

[@ZeleniMrav]

Hi Andrew! You mentioned in many of your 'lectures' that neurons in the brain does not recover. Can you mention what makes them disappear(or killing them)? Except overheating what about alcohol, drugs, medicine, traumas....etc

[@koiulm84]

Definitely interested in this! You once mentioned that PTSD would be a topic for a future episode too: I would be curious to know how exactly it impacts the brain - short term, medium term, long term. Thank you for all the wonderful work!

[@johannafernandez6879]

Dr. Andrew, might you advise on how to create inhospitable conditions for H Pylori?

[@gantboy2004]

Wow nice question!

[@curtisdeforest6265]

I've been watching your videos in random order or based on my interests. This has been my favorite so far. So many connections. Thanks Doc

[@tatianaribeironovais7392]

Thank you for such an interesting lecture. I really can relate to not understanding my own body signals. I am thinking of two different areas where this knowledge could be used, where I would have needed to have this knowledge both theoretically and practically: 1) After gastric bypass surgery for obesity - after the operation, I felt for the first time in my life what other people call "satiety" and had a wonderfully functioning life with feelings of satiety and balanced eating. But… eight years later, the positive signals disappeared (something the hospital staff described as common to most people who underwent the procedure). Now I am back where I was before, without contact with my inner saturation signals. With this kind of training, I and others like me would have the necessary skills even after the effects of the operation had ceased. 2) In post-traumatic stress syndrome - when body signals and emotions are malfunctioning and often are turned off. I was "a brain with legs" and had to go through many, many years of different therapies to understand what emotions were and learn about the body's signals and their uses. It seems that this kind of knowledge and training would speed up and improve the healing - others with similar problems would probably also benefit from this knowledge. It may be that such treatments already exist. Do you, Dr. Huberman, or maybe somebody else, possibly know anything about it?

[@FlacoBey]

Hello Andrew, my wife and mother in law suffer from vasovagal syncope which has caused dangerous bouts of fainting at times related to a stressful event and other times with no apparent stress catalyst. What recommendations or protocols could you offer to reduce the potential for these fainting events? Hubermanlab is the best content on KZbin. Thank you!

[@laisa.]

That would be great, I had 5 episodes of almost fainting (vasovagal cause) and they left me with horrid anxiety and tinnitus... 1.5 years ago I am still in recovery, but worried it may happen again 😞

[@titeyogarunner]

Protocol 5: is Wim Hof method BUT it s not the basis for freediving! FOR SAFE free diving it s the Buteyko principles to be applied: hypoventilation hypercapnic .

[@hubermanlab]

Agreed. I just don't want people to leap from this video which is for ON LAND breathing only. Freediving requires expert training. I will host someone expert in this in the future. Mark Healey is extraordinary for instance.

[@jenniferblaine6607]

Love your podcast Dr. Huberman. It's given me so many new interesting things to think about and positivley increased my understanding of the scientific functions of the body and mind. Thank you for inspiring me to keep learning.

[@mymom9466]

Once again amazing podcast. Thank you Dr. Huberman!