Gladden Longevity Podcast

Mark and Dr. Gladden are joined by Suzanne Somers and Alan Hamel, who explore their secrets to staying happy and healthy in their marriage; what they're doing regularly and deliberately to extend their longevity; and how important hormones are to the process. Finding your deficiencies and addressing them is crucial to maintaining youthfulness and living a long life. They discuss the failures of traditional medicine, how alternative therapies can become lifesaving and how food is key to survival. Suzanne relates the story of her cancer diagnosis and the steps of recovery and maintaining her health. Alan discusses the circumstances of his misdiagnoses of Parkinson's disease, illustrating the interconnectedness of the body and the mind. Listen now for a lively, engaging discussion on health and well-being with a couple who has been together for 50 years and plans for decades more to come. Special Guests: A trusted health advocate, successful entrepreneur and star of two hit TV series, Suzanne Somers has written 26 books, including 14 New York Times bestsellers, five of which were #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her most recent book was her most personal, intimate, and inspiring title yet: TWO'S COMPANY: A Fifty-Year Romance with Lessons Learned in Love, Life & Business(Harmony; November 2017). There are currently more than 25 million copies of Suzanne's books in print. Suzanne hit the dance floor with ABC-TV's Dancing with the Stars10th anniversary season, and received raves for her bawdy, fun, romantic show, SUZANNE Sizzles, in residence at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. She received an Emmy nomination as Outstanding Host for The SUZANNE Show. After 17 record-breaking years at HSN, Suzanne brought her products to ShopHQ. She now enjoys success at QVC with her RestoreLife Vitamins and Supplements and her show, A New Way to Age. She is a founder of ForeverHealth.com, an online resource to connect patients with doctors specializing in natural hormone therapy, also on www.SuzanneSomers.com, and a partner and ambassador for Livewave.com. For more information, visit SuzanneSomers.com. Follow her on Facebook and @SuzanneSomers. Alan Hamel is a successful business entrepreneur, producer, TV Star and marketer who has enjoyed 60 years of continued professional achievement. He's built on his thriving career as a television, film & Broadway producer, actor and writer. Producer of The Blonde In the Thunderbirdon Broadway, CBS music specials "Suzanne Somers & 7000 Sailors," "Suzanne Somers & 10,000 G.I's," several series, and movies that have aired on ABC, CBS, and NBC, he also shared a rewarding partnership with dear friend Dick Clark, developing two television series syndicated in the U.S. and Canada. Chairman and CEO of the flourishing Somers companies Port Carling Corporation and ELO, Somers Licensing Company, he unabashedly refers to his business as his loving mistress, with approval from Suzanne Somers, his life partner of 50 years – an anomaly by Hollywood standards. He met Suzanne, then a struggling young actress, on the set of his show "The Anniversary Game" when she was hired as the prize model; they've been together ever since that day. Alan's more than 3,000 hours on Canadian network television began at the CBC Network in 1955 and ended 25 years later with "The Alan Hamel Show" on the CTV Network in 1980. He starred in the CBC shows Razzle Dazzle, Nightcap, The Observer, Sightline, On The Sceneand Cine Club. He was a CBC commentator in The Royal Tour, The Tokyo & Mexico Olympics and starred in two ABC shows, Wedding Partyand The Anniversary Gameand his own talk show on CTV, The Alan Hamel Show, from 1975 – 1980. He also starred in CBC's Nightcap, a widely respected, out-of-control, late-night hour of edgy satire that was the inspiration for Saturday Night Live. In 1967, Hamel moved to Los Angeles and produced and starred in You Can't Do That On Televisionon ABC, a 90-minute, cutting-edge, politically incorrect satirical show that created both raves and outrage. This was the very first satirical comedy show in the U.S. In the '70s, Alan and Dick Clark became partners and created two television series, Mantrapand The Sensuous Man. Mantrapplayed on CTV and was financed by barter/cash advertisers, a unique business model they created that has been duplicated many times since. Since the 1980s, Alan has managed all the Suzanne Somers companies that have developed, manufactured and marketed an extensive line of more than 1,000 products, branded food, cook's tools, small kitchen appliances, beauty, fashion, jewelry and fitness products. The most famous, the ThighMaster, continues to be one of the best-selling fitness products in history, passing the 10 million mark a decade ago. The new Thighmaster Vibrato will be introduced in 2018. Hamel is an active partner in LifeWave Technology & Medical Energetics, an Irish company. Both companies produce patented products to improve lives. Hamel's primary business interests today are in the health and beauty categories that include lines of skin care, hair care and cosmetics, all of which are organic and certified toxin-free. He also has turned his expertise to electronic shopping on QVC & The Shopping Channel and created a network of physicians, www.foreverhealth.com, which brings qualified specialists in anti-aging and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy together with patients seeking alternative and integrative medicine. In keeping with promoting peak health, cutting-edge medicine, and addressing beauty themes, Alan recently produced The SUZANNE Show, a series of one-hour specials on the Lifetime network that won Suzanne an Emmy nomination; Suzanne Somers' Breaking Throughseries on Cafe Mom Studios YouTube channel; and Suzanne Speakson Suzanne's dedicated YouTube channel. He also brought one of Suzanne's most popular talks on aging and wellness to a national cinema audience with the "Suzanne Somers' BREAKTHROUGH Tour." Hamel obviously loves to dream up unique ideas and then take them to market. He has said that working is a privilege and for him it is "the juice of life." "I will work forever. It's like a constant dopamine hit! I love my work!" Alan and Suzanne are practitioners of modern alternative health care, grow their own organic food and are avid hikers in the San Jacinto Mountains. They are together 24/7 and have not spent a night apart in over 37 years. Suzanne's 26th book, Two's Company, is about how their personal/family and business relationships work and was published by Random House in November 2017. They have three children and six grandchildren, and they split their time between Malibu and Palm Springs.

Joshua M. Evans joins Dr. Gladden and Mark for a discussion about the kind of mindset you need for getting the most out of a full, long life. Evans brings his expertise with creating fulfillment in a business environment, applying it to finding meaning in life in general. They discuss the benefits of challenges and needing to adapt to change. If you want to learn things, you must actually be open to new ideas. Cross-generational communication is important, because we can draw lessons and vitality from people who aren't our age. Relationships can be an incredible opportunity for growth and advancement. Special Guest: Joshua M. Evans is a #1 best-selling author in Leadership/Management Training, a TEDx Programmer, an organizational engagement specialist, international speaker, and the leading expert on company culture. Joshua has worked with 100's of companies like American Express, Hilton, Latham & Watkins, HP, ReMax, ConocoPhillips, Sheraton, Maersk International, Radisson, Fidelity National Title, DHL, Transamerica Life Insurance, and many others to assist them in creating the right company culture to improve employee engagement. He has also been invited to speak at many professional organizations including CHLA, GBTA, AIAP, PNEC, HFTP, GCS, SHRM, CABBI, FHCA, AAHAM and many others. Joshua truly believes that for any organization to succeed they need to realize that attitude is far more important than aptitude. With 10+ years of corporate experience, Joshua marries his expertise, knowledge, and passion to help people enjoy and engage in work again, traveling the country speaking and training audiences, as well as interacting with others in his online course. It has become Joshua's mission to provide people with the tools to re-engage and love the work that they do. He lives outside of Houston with his wife, two sons and their English setter. Joshua is on a mission to help people rediscover fulfillment, purpose, and meaning in their work. Order his book, Enthusiastic You. Visit his website https://joshuamevans.com/. Follow him on social media: Twitter: @EnthusiasticYou Facebook: @enthusiasticyou LinkedIn: Joshua Evans

Engineer and author Perry Marshall joins the podcast to talk about technology and longevity. They discuss artificial intelligence and biology, comparing DNA to computer code. They consider the world we'll live in decades or more from now, with technology evolving so quickly. They explore the possibility of creating super humans with genetic modifications, about using technology to enhance biology, regulation of technological and medical advancements and more. Perry clarifies what the true dangers are regarding technological advancements and AI. Perry offers his advice on how to live robustly to 120. Dr. Gladden, Mark and Robb discuss the importance of fulfilling relationships and the health of your spirit when it comes to physical health and longevity. About the guest: Perry Marshall is a bestselling author, speaker, engineer and world-renowned business consultant in Chicago. With a decade of research, he brings fresh perspective to the 100-year-old debate about human evolution. He founded the $5 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, staffed by judges from Harvard, Oxford and MIT. The prize aims to cross the chasm between genetics and AI. He is the author of Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock between DARWIN and DESIGN, endorsed by leading scientists around the world. As one of the world's most expensive and sought-after business consultants, he bridges science, religion, technology, marketing and investment capital. Perry has a degree in Electrical Engineering and has consulted in over 300 industries, from computer hardware and software to finance and biotech. Visit his website: https://evo2.org/. Follow Perry on Twitter: @perrymarshalland @cfingerprints.

On this episode, we invite Dr. Frank Shallenberger of The Nevada Center of Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicineto join our conversation about utilizing ozone therapeutically. Dr. Gladden begins by explaining how ozone, though the skin, can help the body upregulate its ability to manage stress and can impact ATP production. Dr. Shallenberger elaborates on many different ways ozone can be beneficial because it works on the mitochondrial level. Ozone is helpful in treating a number of conditions, including cancer, immune deficiencies, pain management and skin conditions. They discuss the different ways that ozone can be delivered to the body, as it is toxic to the lungs, and the reason that most doctors are not using ozone therapy with their patients. Dr. Shallenberger talks about the top three things he would recommend to help one live beyond 120. Special Guest: Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD, ABAAM Dr. Shallenberger is a six-time grandfather and four-time father. He has been practicing medicine since 1973 and has been a pioneer in alternative/integrative medicine since 1978. He is one of only 16 physicians in Nevada that are licensed both in conventional medicine as well as alternative and homeopathic medicine. This allows him to integrate the best of both approaches for optimal results. Dr. Shallenberger has revolutionized the practice of anti-aging and preventive medicine by developing a method to measure mitochondrial function and oxygen utilization. He has written two popular books describing this method, The Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough and Bursting With Energy, and has authored numerous papers in the international peer reviewed literature on ozone therapy and oxygen utilization. He is also the editor of Second Opinion, an alternative medical newsletter. He is the developer of Prolozone®, an injection technique that has been shown to regenerate damaged joints, herniated discs, and degenerated joints, tendons, and soft tissues. He has just published the first paper on Prolozone Therapy in the Journal of Prolotherapy entitled, "Prolozone – Regenerating Joints and Eliminating Pain." Recent Accomplishments Shallenberger has just finished publication of his new book on ozone therapy entitled, The Principles and Applications of Ozone Therapy – A Practical Guideline For Physicians, available at www.amazon.com. Shallenberger has just formed and incorporated the first medical ozone society in the United States, The American Academy of Ozonotherapy. He serves as president of the academy. Shallenberger has just been elected to serve as a charter member of the International Scientific Committee on Ozone Therapy. Shallenberger has been teaching doctors from all over the world how to use ozone therapy every year since 1993. Shallenberger has authored numerous papers in the international peer reviewed literature on ozone therapy and oxygen utilization. Shallenberger holds the only patent on the use of respiratory gas analysis to determine mitochondrial function. Learn more about his book, The Ozone Miracle.

On the episode, Dr. Gladden, Mark and Robb discuss how important having a fulfilling sexual life is to live a long and robust life. They also consider how the mindset about relationships needs to change and adapt when you're thinking of a life lasts 120 years and beyond. You need to continue to find new equilibriums as you and your partner evolve as people. Dr. Gladden emphasizes the need for friendship with your partner, not just sexuality, to help maintain your relationship and health. In comparison, caustic, destructive relationships can reduce your lifespan through stress and depression. They discuss what happens when one person in a relationship decides to shift their health plan for longevity. This can sometimes cause a struggle, when the other doesn't want to adopt the same lifestyle. Dr. Gladden and Mark offer suggestions on how to approach this, to hopefully result in both of you working to live a long, full life. From a cardiovascular perspective, sex helps improve your health, thus allowing your body to be able have sex more. They discuss some statistics regarding the impact of frequency of sexual encounters on your health and longevity. Dr. Gladden explains the scientific reasons that orgasms are so important for health. Next, we feature a 2017 RAADfest conversation between Mark and intimacy coach Laurie Handlers. Laurie offers recommendations on how often to have sex, as well as ways to improve sexual encounters as couples age. They discuss the need for variety to keep things interesting and grow more intimate. They discuss masculine and feminine identities and how the projection of this can affect your ability to attract a mate. About the guest: Laurie Handlers is a film producer, sex educator, author, and intimacy coach. You could call her a Sex and Happiness Coach! If you want to get sexier and happier, call her! She holds a Master's degree in Education and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. Her career includes over thirty years as a corporate change consultant, individual empowerment coach and international seminar leader. She is a dynamic speaker, facilitator and has taught transformational workshops for women, men, couples, singles, parents and teens since 1978 on techniques and secrets that are the basis of healing the body, releasing past emotional trauma, stopping the aging process, and reducing stress. Podcasts from her former internet radio show Tantra Café can be accessed here. Podcasts from her new show Sex and Happiness can be accessed at http://webtalkradio.net/shows/sex-and-happiness. Laurie stars in a hilarious indie documentary Tantric Tourists http://tantrictourists.com/. Find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Happiness-Tantric-Laws-Intimacy/dp/097717400X Follow Laurie on Twitter @LaurieHandlers.

Peptides are a grouping of 50 or fewer amino acids (more than 50 is a protein). Peptides are natural substances, though those covered in the show are variations on the naturally occurring versions. They can be beneficial in many ways, often amplifying the body's ability to heal itself. They discuss the history of the use of peptides in a medical environment, as well as the future of peptides becoming available commercially in the U.S., with over 7,000 in clinical development currently. Cancer research is one of the leading development areas for peptides (ALRN-6924 is one of the prominent ones studied). Antimicrobial research is also being done to potentially create new antibiotics. There are different methods of delivering peptides to the body. They are not very bioavailable orally and are prone to hydrolysis, so injection is the best for the majority of peptides. They explore some of the benefits of peptides over traditional medications, such as allergic reaction is limited with peptides, and neither the kidneys nor liver have to process them like traditional medications require. They also consider the potential side effects of using peptides. They warn against purchasing peptides from online companies, as many of them are produced overseas in bulk without any regulation, often not containing what they claim. The only safe way to get access to peptides is through a reputable doctor who practices integrative medicine, with access to compounding pharmacies like Tailor Made Compounding. Some of the peptides covered on the show: Human growth hormone (HGH) secretagogues like Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Sermorelin and Tesamorelin encourage the pituitary gland to increase HGH production. They also explain the significant risks of using human growth hormone therapy directly. GLP-1 and Semaglutide could be used for diabetes treatment. Melanotan 2 stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin, causing a tanned appearance of the skin. Epitalon resets the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, with a number of potential positive effects on disease states, possibly helping to lengthen or preserve the length of telomeres, increases melatonin for better sleep and more. BPC-157 is orally bioavailable, unlike most peptides, with a variety of reported benefits. This includes helping with neural inflammation, muscle improvement, improved immunity, improved collagen synthesis, increased bone density and accelerated recovery/healing. It is most often used clinically to treat gut and bowel issues and tendon and ligament repair. Thymosin beta-4 is beneficial for soft tissue injury by increasing blood flow to the area, encouraging healing. Thymosin alpha 1 is FDA approved (commercially available as ZADAXIN™ for treatment of viral hepatitis), encouraging increased immune response to some cancers, Lyme disease and sexually transmitted diseases. PT-141 has a benefit for treating some erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction. Follistatin (actually a protein, not a peptide) has the potential to inhibit myostatin, which prevents muscle breakdown. Cerebrolysin is a combination of peptides with potential useful for brain repair in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and strokes. Selank and Semax are Russian peptides that are nasally bioavailable that have been reported to help with anxiety. MIF-1, ACTH, Dihexa have limited research but have been considered to help with depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD. IGF1 has nerve regenerative capabilities. GDF11 may be beneficial in tissue repair, so useful in anti-aging, but with potential health drawbacks. About the guest: Ryan Smith attended Transylvania University and double majored in Philosophy and Biochemistry. In that time, he had multiple research internships at the University of Kentucky and University of Pennsylvania, studying large scale protein synthesis and physical chemistry. After graduation, he attended medical school at the University of Kentucky for 2 years. After finishing all the educational curriculum and passing USMLE Step 1, he decided to leave and help open up a pharmacy in the United States that focuses on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations. Since that time, Tailor Made Compoundinghas become licensed in over 45 states and territories, including Dubai, and has become the leader in the compounding of peptides and proteins for pharmaceutical use. Follow Tailor Made Compounding on Facebook @TailorMadeCompounding and Twitter @TMCompounding.

On the podcast, special guest Chris Doughty, a Financial Advisor and President of Gentian Financial, joins us to talk about rethinking retirement when you plan to live to 120 years old. They consider the mindset you need to cultivate to be able to fund your longer life and the difficulty in dealing with the rules in place for traditional retirement funding like Social Security, 401K plans and Roth IRA. Having a plan that considers health, wealth, retirement, mindset and your priorities is very important when thinking finances for a longer lifespan. Invest in your health, plans for re-education and other ways to maintain a longer life. Find who you can collaborate with to lift yourself up to achieve these goals. Special Guest: Chris Doughty is a Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Gentian Financial, who is also focused on longevity for himself and his clients. Chris has specialized in retirement planning ever since he began his career in the financial services industry in 1996. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, he has in-depth knowledge of the needs individual face both before and after retirement. Using customized tax mitigation planning, retirement income forecasting, distribution planning and estate planning, he endeavors to help his clients derive income from their savings, maximize asset growth while mitigating tax liability, and pass their wealth to succeeding generations in accordance with their wishes. Chris has also attained the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, one of the most respected financial planning credentials among consumers and a recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning. "It was a desire to help people with one of the most important, yet underserved aspects of their lives – their finances – that inspired me to begin working in financial planning," said Chris. Chris builds strong, close client relationships with the families and individuals he serves. "I seek to understand them first and discover what they really want out of life, and then help them pursue this. If you can find out what people really want and need, you help them accomplish something great, whether it's in retirement or in life," Chris added. Before establishing Gentian Financial, Chris worked with many of his team members at another Raymond James group, Alliance Wealth Management in Milwaukee, which he co-founded and served as vice president and financial advisor. Earlier career stops include financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, vice president and financial advisor at Cleary Gull Advisors, and first vice president and financial advisor at B.C. Ziegler & Co., all in the Greater Milwaukee area. Chris studied economics at University of Northern Iowa, and business at the University of Iowa. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Notary Association. Chris considers himself a lifelong learner, always seeking wisdom and discernment and dedicated to continuing education. He works with strategic coaches and elite advisors to enhance his knowledge. Chris is a Christian businessman and believes in serving the world in impactful ways. He has gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in his life, which have compelled him to give back. He is the co-founder of GloBall Giving, a nonprofit that provides healthy lifestyle options to underprivileged children by donating new and used sports equipment. He has supported or volunteered with many other charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rawhide Boys Ranch, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee Rescue Mission, The Parenting Network, Life Navigators and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Chris was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, but lived most of his life in Cedar Falls. He now lives in Mequon with his wife, Deborah, and daughters, Isabelle and Samantha. In his free time, Chris enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, playing volleyball, continuing his volunteer work and spending time with his family.

Dr. Christina Heilman is a sports psychologist and mindset coach who helps athletes train to achieve their optimum performance through mental strategies. She talks about her own professional experiences and motivations and how she finds balance in her life to maintain happiness. She explains what her mantra "pausing is more powerful than pushing" means, and she talks about overcoming negative thoughts in training. They discuss flow states and how that helps you push through a number of physical and mental challenges. They discuss how the concepts of lightness, play and novelty are important tools to keep yourself from aging chronologically. Also on the podcast, they consider how the current model of the medical industry is based on making money from people's illnesses rather than on improving health and longevity of patients. Ask yourself: what is a flow state and how can I start to tap into it? To read more on flow state, check out The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performanceby Steven Kotler. Special Guest: Dr. Christina Heilman, PhD, ATC, CSCS Chris is a coach at Mindset, speaker, author and athlete who empowers athletes to go beyond what they think they are capable to achieve peak levels of physical, mental and lifestyle performance. From her own experiences as a skier, climber and endurance runner, Chris understands the mental game. She knows what it feels like to endure pressure, fear, frustration, self-doubt and all the other underlying factors that go into maximizing your potential. That's why Chris's nearly 20 years of experience has helped hundreds of weekend warriors, youth sport participants, recreational, collegiate and elite athletes skyrocket to both performance and personal excellence. She believes that the skills that help someone be the best they can be in sports are the same ones that will help them in other parts of their life. Chris's dedication and work ethic are among the best. She paid for every dime of her higher education, which earned her a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology and a double board-certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS). After being an athletic trainer to collegiate and Olympic athletes, Chris quit her career to pursue her passion for fostering mental excellence in youth athletes. Before getting her PhD, Chris explored for a year. Eleven days into this exploration, she lost all of her belongings in a forest fire, except the clothes on her back, camping gear, climbing shoes, and her car. Despite adversity, she persevered to climb and work as an outdoor educator in Joshua Tree, ski patrol at Grand Targhee, backpack guide in the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Tetons, and played to her heart's desire. After a fruitful year of exploring, she went to the University of Utah to dive into sport psychology. Switching careers from athletic training to sport psychology made Chris want to poke out her eye balls, but she stuck with it because of her deep curiosity in understanding the mind and habits to skyrocket one's life. In 2012, her dedication and passion for sport psychology paid off. The Association of Applied Sport Psychology awarded her the Dissertation of the Year Award for her pioneering research in the areas of motivation, achievement and positive youth development through sport. Professionally, Chris has an extensive history of many activities, including conference presentations, publications in peer-reviewed journals and 10 years of university teaching in sports psychology and athletic training. Most of all, Chris is very proud of her newly published sport psychology book, Elevate Your Excellence: The Mindset and Methods that Make Champions(October 2017). This book is the culmination of her years of education, experience and passion of mental excellence. The book is meant to help athletes, coaches and other sport professionals demystify the mental game and learn the art and science of sport psychology to strategically boost performance and health. In sum, it's really Chris's diverse experiences, academic degrees and achievements in both the mind and body, as well as having the courage to face her fears every single day that sets her apart from other mental coaches. Chris's unique background gives her consulting practice depth that makes working with her enjoyable and beneficial. Chris lives in Driggs, Idaho, with her husband, son and her passion for powder skiing.

On this episode, Tyler LeBaron of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute (MHI) comes on the show to talk about molecular hydrogen and how it can supplement the body for anti-aging and performance. They discuss some of the promise that drinking hydrogen-rich water is showing for Parkinson's patients and in other brain injury therapies. They consider how the intake of molecular hydrogen aids in ATP production and mitochondrial function. Free radicals can cause damage to your cells, and molecular hydrogen can act as a signaling molecule to upregulate your body to better manage oxidative stress. Our body needs oxidative power and reductive power in balance, and molecular hydrogen can help bring you back to homeostasis. Hydrogen also helps modulates the system that causes inflammation, which is a major cause of aging. LeBaron suggests how and when to get hydrogen into your system and offers some warnings about products on the market. Dr. Gladden talks about some of the ways he uses molecular hydrogen with his patients at Apex. They also discuss the benefits of being in a "flow state" in your life, during work or working out. Special Guest: Tyler W. LeBaron is the Founder and Executive Director of the science-based nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Institute. His background is in biochemistry and was a 1-year Adjunct Instructor of Physiology. He Interned at Nagoya University in the department of Neurogenetics to research the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen gas on cell signaling pathways. He is a director of the International Hydrogen Standards Association (IHSA) and the International Molecular Hydrogen Association (IMHA). He speaks at Medical conferences in the US for doctors CMEs/CEUs, and at academic biomedical hydrogen symposia and conferences around the world. He is also a member of the Academic Committee of Taishan Institute for Hydrogen Biomedical Research. He collaborates with researchers at home and abroad, and helps advance the education, research, and awareness of hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas. Learn more at the Molecular Hydrogen Institute. Follow LeBaron on Facebook.

Thomas Ingoglia joined Mark Young at RAADfest 2017 to talk about NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a molecule showing great potential for its anti-aging effects, as well as helping people with addiction recovery and chronic health conditions. Ingoglia discusses the treatments available at the NAD Treatment Center, describing what people wanting to maintain their health would get out of the intravenous infusion of NAD offered. This includes an increase in energy, pain reduction, increased physical performance and more. He also suggests what a person should do in order to live beyond 120. Listento the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast with Ingoglia about NAD. Learn moreabout the NAD Treatment Center and follow them on Twitter @NADTreatmentand on Facebook. About the guest: Thomas Ingoglia is the business director at NAD Treatment Center. He is a private investor with a master's degree in finance. In the midst of trading, investing in technology and developing real estate in Costa Rica, Tom became very sick. He was initially prescribed antibiotics, suffered from an adverse reaction and was told that he'd have stomach problems for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, Tom also developed severe food allergies. His symptoms worsened, and he next began dealing with insomnia, anxiety, muscle pain, tedinopathies, joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, altered and clouded cognition and headaches. He finally had a mental breakdown in 2008. After a prolonged period of taking antibiotics, Tom began experiencing tendonitis throughout his fingers, hands, wrists and ankles and feet, so he started taking pain medications to relieve this pain. He had to give up his career in trading because his sole focus for the next eight years would be on finding a cure to his growing symptoms. Tom's life consisted of working with physical therapists, going to the gym, going to new doctors, and trying new foods to see if it would help. "I was in the prison of constant pain, and would try anything, any place, that might help." Throughout Tom's eight-year battle, he was prescribed consistently and persistently more medication. For six years, he was taking excessive amounts of Hydrocodone and Tramadol every day. Tom became obsessed with researching symptoms and treatments and learned about the NAD+ treatment. He visited a clinic, and on Day 7 of his treatment, "It hit me. I started feeling better. I felt amazing. There was a calm that came over me. I felt safe. I just had no cravings for drugs or pain meds. There was no need for them. I just didn't have the excruciating pain that I had before. I felt eight years of pain melting away. Tom's pain began to dissipate, and he started getting his energy back. "I was so paranoid of relapses, because they had happened in the past, but over the course of the following months I started feeling better, just as the clinic had predicted. Finally, I got my sanity back." More than a year later, Tom has nearly fully recovered, from both his illness and his cravings for pain medications. He's immersed himself in better understanding the NAD+ that saved his life, along with related treatments, and has engaged two cofounders to assist him in building out a facility to help bring this treatment to others in similar situations.