Rooted in Resilience Ashley & Sarah Armstrong

Ashley, Kathleen, & Sarah continue the dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment, the health consequences of prolonged under-eating & how this affects nearly everyone today.


Notes: “The Bronzing (skin discoloration discussed in today’s episode) in addisons and Cushings is from acth and msh” ~ Kathleen

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Eating Enough
03:00 The Impact on Muscle
09:05 The Effects on the Digestive Tract and Liver
15:22 The Consequences for the Heart and Other Organs
27:50 The Brain's Response to Starvation
34:51 The Importance of Proper Glucose Metabolism
37:32 The Low Energy Availability State
45:15 The Effects of Low Energy Availability on the Immune System
51:53 Restoring Energy Metabolism for Optimal Health
55:42 The Consequences of Low Energy Availability on Skin and Hair Health
01:14:07 The Rise of Autoimmune Conditions and Low Energy Availability
01:19:09 Shifting the Perspective on the Body's Response to Low Energy Availability
01:23:29 Finding a Personalized Approach to Healing

References:

Biology Of Human Starvation -https://archive.org/details/cftri.1102biologyofhumanst0000ance_a5l1/page/79/mode/1uphttps://archive.org/details/cftri.1103biologyofhumanst0000ance/page/n8/mode/1up?view=theater
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In this episode, Kathleen (the legend) discusses The Minnesota Starvation Experiment (MSE) with Ashley & Sarah. They dive into the physical consequences of a low energy availability state including edema, weight swings, postural changes & much more...

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Minnesota Starvation Experiment

15:56 Morphological Data and Body Weight Changes

37:47 Water Retention

41:07 Listening to Your Body's Cravings

44:44 The Fear of Weight Gain

55:28 The Challenges of Low Calorie and Refeeding

01:05:01 The Importance of Body Weight Changes

01:09:22 The Long-Term Effects of Low Energy Availability

01:14:16 The Importance of a Slow and Gradual Approach

01:23:18 Getting to Know Your Body

01:29:15 Physical Changes During Refeeding

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In this episode Ashley & Sarah host Georgi Dinkov where they dive deep into metabolism, where metabolism gets blocked and how to fix it.______________________________________________________________________
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Research:

"Biggest Loser" (BL) study and how it tanked their metabolic rate.https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/biggest-loser-contestants-regained-weight-peat-perspective.10856/post-143661https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/obesity-is-estrogen-driven-chronic-fasting-burns-mostly-muscle-not-fat.52177/https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/exercise-fasting-is-stress-causes-obesity-and-ir-and-requires-cortisol-blockade-to-reverse.20121/http://haidut.me/?p=2394http://haidut.me/?p=2482http://haidut.me/?p=2396http://haidut.me/?p=2399http://haidut.me/?p=2347http://haidut.me/?p=1409http://haidut.me/?p=434



Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:15 The Results of Georgi's Studies

07:07 The Connection Between Cancer and Diabetes

09:59 The Role of Insulin in Cancer Treatment

11:10 The Effect of Biotin on Cancer Metabolism

14:10 The Benefits of Aspirin in Cancer Treatment

25:37 The Implications of the Research

34:04 Understanding Reductive Stress and Glucose Metabolism

41:27 Understanding the Blocks in Glucose Utilization

51:34 The Role of Stress and Lack of Sunlight

01:11:29 The Relationship Between Sunlight, PUFA

01:22:36 The Importance of Glycine and B Vitamins for Glucose Metabolism

01:42:55 The Impact of Low Carb Diets and Fasting

01:45:19 The Importance of Maintaining a High Metabolic Rate

01:48:23 Recommendations for Those in a Bad Metabolic State

01:54:05 The Role of B Vitamins and Gelatin in Metabolic Health

In this conversation, Suz shares her experiences visiting indigenous tribes in Africa, specifically the Maasai. She discusses their traditional diet and lifestyle including: the importance of their healing soup, made from special tree branches, their strong sense of community and deep connection to nature and traditional practices.

Takeaways
The Maasai tribe follows a traditional diet that includes milk, meat, and blood during the warrior stage, and transitions to a milk-based diet afterwards.
The Maasai tribe values community and sharing, often giving portions of their slaughtered animals to neighbors and family members.
Their deep connection to nature is evident in their traditional practices and their respect for the environment.
Movement is an essential part of the Maasai lifestyle, and they believe it is necessary for maintaining good health.
The tribe is concerned about being forced out of their land, which could impact their diet and way of life.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Suze's Personal Experience
06:21 Daily Life of the Maasai Tribe
26:10 The Warrior Stage
36:29 Concerns about the Future Of The Maasai


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Ashley & Sarah sit back down with Suzanne Alexander to hear about her most recent trip to Tanzania. Suz details her trip visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga tribe and shares her memories, experiences and concerns regarding the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes.



Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro & Background

5:30 What The Indigenous Actually Eat

9:00 Why Suz Does It1

9:45 Do The Indigenous Get Depressed

28:00 What Do The Hadzabe Eat

42:00 Buying The Hadazabe Dinner

1:03:00 The Datoga Tribe

1:09:00 What The Datoga Eat

1:23:51 How Grains Affect Their Health

1:26:15 Wrapping Up



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In this episode, Sarah & Ashley bring back Kathleen Stewart to continue their discussion of the Minnesota starvation experiment and the importance of eating enough food. It highlights the consequences of under-eating and the need to increase calorie intake. The conversation emphasizes the significance of the experiment's findings and their relevance to modern health issues, the normalization of low-calorie diets, and the need to find the high end of one's maintenance calorie range.

Takeaways:

Under-eating can have severe long-term consequences on various body systems.

Prolonged calorie restriction can have severe repercussions on the body, including damage to organs and intestinal health.
Finding the high end of one's maintenance calorie range is vital for optimal health.

Gradually increasing calorie intake and focusing on nourishment is important for overall health and well-being.

Longer periods between dieting phases are necessary to allow the body to recover and avoid weight oscillation.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and the Impact of Under-Eating

02:45 The Significance of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment

09:36 Sex Differences when Under-Eating

13:19 Determining Adequate Calorie Intake

24:27 Physical Symptoms of Under-Eating

33:01 The Consequences of Prolonged Calorie Restriction

37:16 Prioritizing Nourishment Over Restriction

45:11 The Importance of Longer Breaks Between Dieting Phases



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