04. Breathwork | Ultimate Human Short

10/26/23 • 9 min

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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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In this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we’re going to explore the power of breathwork. Gary will guide you to a deeper understanding of how breathwork influences our emotional state, digestion, and our body's ability to absorb nutrients. Grasp the basics with a simple, beginner-friendly version of Wim Hof's breathwork style. We’ll explain the profound impacts of syncing your breathwork with the world around you and how this integration enhances the overall benefits.

Gary’s breathwork tip: engage in three rounds of 30 breaths each day, preferably as the sun rises, and witness the significant shifts in your health and lifestyle.

(0:00:00) - Introduction to Breathwork for Beginners

(0:04:09) - Breathing Techniques for Life Enhancement

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Gary’s breathwork tip: engage in three rounds of 30 breaths each day, preferably as the sun rises, and witness the significant shifts in your health and lifestyle.

(0:00:00) - Introduction to Breathwork for Beginners

(0:04:09) - Breathing Techniques for Life Enhancement

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03. David Grutman | How Biohacking Helped Build a Global Hospitality Empire

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In this episode, Gary speaks to David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality and globally renowned innovator and entrepreneur. They talk about David’s biohacking journey and developing sustainable, healthy habits - practices which helped lower his triglycerides, insulin levels, and cholesterol. Along the way, David shares invaluable insights about the power of relationships and honesty in business.

(0:00:00) - From Bartender to Business Leader

(0:07:19) - Building and Reviving Brands

(0:10:24) - Benefits of Tennis and Other Exercise

(0:12:45) - David’s Blood Test and Biohacking Journey

(0:20:20) - The Next Five Years

(0:28:19) - Balancing Business and Parenthood

(0:32:20) - The Art of Hospitality and Leadership

(0:37:26) - Addressing Restaurant Issues and Expressing Appreciation

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05. Methylation | The Best Kept Optimal Health Secret

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In today’s solo episode, Gary takes you through his career journey from assessing mortality risk for life insurance companies to starting a wellness franchise. He’ll share his experiences applying his knowledge of biomarkers and genetics to treat patients by looking at the root causes of disease. He’ll discuss his decades of research, striving to add not just years to your life but life to your years. He’ll also explore the role of gene mutations and nutrient deficiencies, focusing on the MTHFR gene mutation that affects up to 44% of the population and the impact it has on our body's ability to convert folic acid into methylfolate. He discusses the wide range of issues a deficiency in methylation can lead to, including anxiety, depression, and poor gut health. Listen in as we unravel the effects of a gene mutation called COMT on conditions like high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, hypercholesterolemia, and estrogen dominance. Learn how nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of common ailments, and how supplementing with the right nutrients can help restore things like estrogen balance. Join us on this journey towards becoming an Ultimate Human.

Additional Topics Covered Include: Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Gut Health, and Brain Fog

The 2 Ingredients to Avoid In Your Supplements: Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin

(0:00:00) - The Ultimate Human

(0:10:45) - Discovering Gene Mutations and Nutrient Deficiencies

(0:22:05) - The Role of Methylation in Health

(0:28:20) - The 2 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Supplements

(0:29:43) - Gene Mutation and Hormonal Imbalance Solution

(0:35:38) - Improving Health Through Natural Practices

JOURNAL ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:

Associations of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms with 24-hour Urinary Catecholamines in individuals with untreated high blood pressure

MTR and MTRR Genes: Methylation cycle and the need for Vitamin B12

Mtrr hypomorphic mutation alters liver morphology, metabolism and fuel storage in mice