Podcasts about avelox

What's the problem with antibiotics anyway? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared passionately answers this question. There is no antibiotic that doesn't cause harm. That's not to say they don't have their place, but as Jared explains, they are almost never necessary and almost always prescribed for common problems like UTI's and sinus infections. You'll learn why many infections don't need, and won't respond to antibiotics, the ramifications of even a single dose of antibiotics, and how antibiotic superbugs are a real problem. Jared delves into why antibiotics are overused, side effects of particularly dangerous forms, and the effects on mental health and the immune system. This show will be followed with one on antibiotic alternatives and ways to rebuild your microbiome after antibiotic exposure.Additional Information:#264: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 1 - From Addiction and Mental Illness to Vitality#266: Prescribing Poisons Part 2. Ibuprofen, PPI's, and Flouroquinalone AntibioticsVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin and Avelox are antibiotics commonly used to treat or prevent serious bacterial infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis and urinary tract infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control statistics, American doctors wrote nearly 30 million fluoroquinolone antibiotic prescriptions in 2016.  A 2016 FDA safety review stated that fluoroquinolones are associated with disabling and potentially permanent serious side effects that can occur together. These side effects can involve the tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and central nervous system. Fluoroquinolone toxicity can cause severe mitochondrial damage in the body. This condition is commonly misdiagnosed as lymes, MS, arthritis, fibromyalgia among others.  Kiley Woodland is a singer songwriter and recording artist and was opening for KISS with her band shortly before she was given cipro, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics, which ended up causing such severe debilitating side effects it put her in a wheelchair.  Kiley has since started sharing her journey to educate others on the dark side of fluoroquinolone antibiotics that often no one is told about. In this episode she talks about how fluoroquinolones harm the cells, the "fluoroquinolone bomb going off", where genetics and nutrient deficiencies play in to a recovery plan, and the two most important minerals that are chelated out with fluoroquinolone toxicity. Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratethelittlewins/ Her upcoming website: www.celebratethelittlewins.com My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/  

In this episode of the Floxie Hope podcast Cassidy joins Jason to talk about her FQ reaction. Cassidy also gave some great insight on how she realized right away what was going on with her body. For more stories of hope and recovery from Cipro, Levaquin or Avelox issues visit www.floxiehope.com

In this episode of the Floxie Hope podcast Chris Talio joins Jason to talk about his Levaquin reaction. Chirs also gave some great insight on how he started to heal his issues and what he did. For more stories of hope and recovery from Cipro, Levaquin or Avelox issues visit www.floxiehope.com You can also find Chris here https://youtu.be/nn7fcjQVBwY

Is there a connection between heart disease and antibiotics? If you’re prescribed certain antibiotics and you already have a cardiovascular problem, you may want to reconsider. Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that are commonly used to treat a variety of illnesses such as respiratory and urinary tract infections. These medicines include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin). Some of these have been shown to cause damage to muscles, joints, tendons, and the central nervous system.

Some people who take antibiotics under the fluoroquinolone class of drugs are being "floxed".  Meanwhile, the FDA just recently issued a safety announcement about these types of medications. Show note links: Drugs mentioned in this episode: Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin), Avelox (moxifloxacin), Baxdela (delafloxacin), Factive (gemifloxacin), Ofloxacin (ofloxacin). FDA's July 2018 safety announcement for entire drug class of fluoroquinolones. Full title of the announcement >>> FDA reinforces safety information about serious low blood sugar levels and mental health side effects with fluoroquinolone antibiotics; requires label changes When antibiotics turn toxic by Jo Marchant Use of Fluoroquinolones Only as Last Resort for Some Infections from the American Academy of Family Physicians Cipro, Levaquin & Avelox article by Emily Miller at Drugwatch.com What's an antibiotic? per Wikipedia The Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Toxicity Syndrome Network (FATSN) is a nonprofit founded by individuals whose lives have been forever interrupted and changed by severe adverse reactions to Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Avelox - Cipro - Levaquin - Floxin. As an international community of individuals, families, and friends, FATSN continues to grow, and strives to spread awareness of Fluoroquinolone toxicity symptoms, and the syndrome it leaves in its wake. Got side effects? Report them to the FDA today. Call 1-800-332-1088 or report online at www.fda.gov/medwatch

In July 2016 the FDA released a serious new health warning for a group of antibiotics due to their "disabling side effects". In this episode Angela uncovers for us the potential dangers and irreversible side effects this popular class of antibiotics - Fluoroquinolone's. In 2010 Levaquin, an antibiotic in this category, was the best selling antibiotic in the USA. We now know that this group of drugs carries a hefty risk of damaging side effects such as: Tendon rupture, blood clots, wide spread muscle & joint pain (fibromyalgia and arthritis), retinal detachment and other vision issues, depression, neurological conditions and much more! Listen in to learn more and get educated on other options which should be considered first before ever using this class of antibiotics, so you can make informed decisions for you and your family.   Shownotes & Resources: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics - also sold under the following brand and generic names: Cipro, ciprofloxacin, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, gemifloxacin, Factive, levofloxacin, Levaquin, moxifloxacin, Avelox, norfloxacin, Noroxin, and ofloxacin, Floxin. Make sure to keep this list of antitibiotics with you next time you go to the doctor and if they want to prescribe one of these, ask them to use a different antibiotic first. In 99% of cases there ARE other options, so don't allow yourself to be pressured into taking this class of antibiotics.   Links discussed in the show: Facebook support group for people suffering from Fluoroquinalone Side Effects - https://www.facebook.com/groups/floxies/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063714251094/ FDA - Health & Safety Warning released in July 2016 https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm500143.htm FDA - list of generic and brand names of the fluoroquinalone group of drugs and additional side effects https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm126085.htm New York Times news article referenced in the show - this also has some additional links in the article. https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/popular-antibiotics-may-carry-serious-side-effects/?_r=2 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/warnings-fluoroquinolone-antimicrobial-drugs/interview-mark-girard-fda-fluoroquinolones-toxicity-20065.html#comment   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends and remember to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review! This show is about you, the listener, so get involved and send us your feedback, questions and topic suggestions at busbynaturopathics.com/podcast -  email us at podcast@busbynaturopathics.com or give us a call 0416-775-530 (for int. 0011 61 416-775-530) Join us in the health journey by following us on: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Please note: The information given in this podcast is for informational purposes only it is not intended as personal medical advise or treatment. We recommend that you seek advise from a licensed health care professional for your own personal circumstances before applying any new treatments discussed in this podcast.

Fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox and others) are one of the most prescribed antibiotics worldwide with nearly 26 million prescriptions being given a year. Fluoroquinolones are also the subjects of numerous lawsuits due to their debilitating, systemic side effects. Prescribed for even minor ailments, these drugs are linked to tendonitis, peripheral neuropathy, tooth loss, heart, liver and kidney issues, Gulf War Syndrome and even death. This is by no means a complete list of all of...

Fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox and others) are one of the most prescribed antibiotics worldwide with nearly 26 million prescriptions being given a year. Fluoroquinolones are also the subjects of numerous lawsuits due to their debilitating, systemic side effects. Prescribed for even minor ailments, these drugs are linked to tendonitis, peripheral neuropathy, tooth loss, heart, liver and kidney issues, Gulf War Syndrome and even death. This is by no means a complete list of all of...

Fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox and others) are one of the most prescribed antibiotics worldwide with nearly 26 million prescriptions being given a year. Fluoroquinolones are also the subjects of numerous lawsuits due to their debilitating, systemic side effects. Prescribed for even minor ailments, these drugs are linked to tendonitis, peripheral neuropathy, tooth loss, heart, liver and kidney issues, Gulf War Syndrome and even death. This is by no means a complete list of all of...

James discusses his journey through fluoroquinolone toxicity. Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, Floxin, and their generic equivalents, are dangerous drugs that can have devastating consequences. James was young when he was hurt by Cipro. He has made great strides in his recovery, but he is still not where he was before he got "floxed." 

Ian describes how Levaquin and Avelox caused him severe musculoskeletal problems and the loss of his athletic abilities. 

In Episode 19 of The Floxie Hope Podcast, Ian goes over his journey through fluoroquinolone toxicity. After taking Avelox and Levaquin, Ian experienced severe musculoskeletal problems that put an abrupt end to his athletic pursuits. He was an Olympic athlete before he got floxed.

In January 2014, young and talented Romanian engineer Fabian Popa was feeling fine when pneumonia struck from nowhere. He remembers coming home from work and feeling a burning sensation in his chest. After a short time coping with the coughing, severe fatigue set in and Fabian found himself unable to work. Having heard about the potential for unwanted effects caused by antibiotics, Fabian held out hoping the coughing would subside. After ten days he relented, and upon listening to his lungs, the doctor said: “Well, you have pneumonia. Take this antibiotic.” And that’s what he did. Fabian took Bayer brand Avelox, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. In the United States, similar drugs Ciprofloxacin ("Cipro") and Levofloxacin are more commonly prescribed. Everything was fine for a month, but then things started to go wrong in mysterious ways. The biggest signs that something was wrong were neurological in nature, and he experienced muscle weakness and twitching. Chronic diarrhoea set in and Fabian began to gain weight. After exhausting his options in Romania, Fabian moved on to to Germany where he eventually got a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In this interview, Fabian speaks candidly about his recovery from "iatrogenic" injury. Iatrogenesis (from the Greek for "brought forth by the healer"), doesn't necessarily imply an error, but rather an unintended outcome. Had he not taken the medicine, Fabian might not have been here to talk about his recovery. But still, the unwanted effects of the antibiotics were severe. Fabian's story of recovery is incomplete but still inspiring. As an engineer, he applied his analytical and problem solving skills to blood chemistry, urinary organic acids, and stool culturomics to design a solution that consisted of diet and lifestyle modification and nutritional supplements. At the end of this interview, I asked Fabian: "Let me just check, you are feeling better than before aren’t you?" to which he replied: "Yes, of course [...] Maybe next time we talk, I can report that there’s autoimmune no more." Here’s the outline of this interview with Fabian Popa: 0:05:07    Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. 0:07:47    Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 0:18:43    Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD. 0:18:46    Dr. Tommy Wood, MD is the CMO at Nourish Balance Thrive. 0:19:33    Haptoglobin. 0:22:32    Diamine oxidase is one of the two enzymes that break down histamine, the other being Histamine N-methyltransferase. 0:23:06    Complement component 3 blood test. 0:23:59    Tumor necrosis factor alpha blood test. 0:25:37    Fabian used the autoimmune Paleo diet, my favourite guide is called A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. 0:29:58    The Marshall Protocol (please don’t do this!) 0:30:48    Tim Ferriss podcast. 0:33:58    Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) at the Taymount clinic. 0:37:03    Justin Sonnenburg presentation at the UCSF Paleo Symposium. 0:37:04    Diet-induced extinctions in the gut microbiota compound over generations. 0:38:54    Stool culturomics can be superior to metagenomics [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 0:39:46    uBiome and my report tool. 0:40:32    Iatrogenic injury.

In Episode 15 of The Floxie Hope Podcast Richard goes over the pain he experienced after taking just one pill of Avelox. He was thoroughly “floxed” and experienced many musculoskeletal and CNS problems. Richard was sick for about 14 months, but he has largely recovered. He has returned to living a good life. I hope...

Richard describes his journey through fluoroquinolone toxicity brought on by JUST ONE pill of Avelox. He experienced extreme pain, as well as other symptoms. He has mostly recovered, and his life has improved significantly. 

Tidbits about Headaches A headache is an ambiguous side effect because there are so many different things that can cause headaches.  Hormones are a big culprit of this.  Blood pressure medications can too. For someone with chronic high blood pressure, the higher pressure becomes the body's new "normal".  Once medication starts to bring it down, even though the pressures are within a normal range, the body will experience symptoms of low blood pressure. 2 lies people tell about allergies No allergies - so then they take something they are allergic to and have an emergency Allergic to "everything" - because they experienced mild or moderate side effects.  Or in the case of pain pill seekers, they're "allergic" to the weak pain meds to get the doctor to prescribe stronger ones. Stimulants Irritability, nervousness, jitteriness, or moodiness can be a side effect of amphetamines (used for ADD) or cold medicines (i.e. pseudoephedrine). A factoid about ADD/ADHD:  the focus and attention area of the brain are underactive, so a stimulant helps it be more active so improve focus. The biggest complaint people have from any stimulant is the inability to sleep at night.  Just need to make sure it's taken early enough in the day so it wears off in time for bed. Bones and Joints In this case, we rarely want you to keep taking the medication if these side effects happen.  For example, cholesterol medications (i.e. statins, and fibrates) and quinolone antibiotics (Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox).  The quinolones have a rare but serious side effect of tendon rupture; it is painful and permanent. Tendons: the connective tissue that anchors muscles to the bones. Osteoporosis medications can lead to bone pain - since their job is to cause changes in the way the bones are built and rebuilt, it's not uncommon to feel something.  But usually temporary. Connect with me Support us on Patreon *NEW* Join the Pharmacist Answers Podcast Community on Facebook Subscribe: iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, TuneIn Radio Like the Facebook page Music Credits:  "Radio Martini" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In Episode 9 of The Floxie Hope Podcast Rick Radcliff tells us about his experience with fluoroquinolone toxicity brought on by Avelox/moxifloxacin.  There are many interesting things about Rick’s experience.  Some highlights are: 1.  Rick’s reaction to Avelox/moxifloxacin was delayed by three months after he took the drug. 2.  Rick was floxed about ten years ago...

In Episode 009 of The Floxie Hope Podcast Rick describes his journey through Avelox induced fluoroquinolone toxicity.  The fluoroquinolone antibiotic Avelox cost Rick his health and close to $100,000.  Rick's reaction to Avelox is particularly interesting because his reaction was delayed by two full months.  Through balancing his hormones and getting on thyroid medication, Rick was able to get back to a place of health.  He also made some major changes in his diet and is doing well today.  

Guest // Lisa BloomquistHost // Chandler Marrs, PhDWhen we think about adverse effects of antibiotics, we think about microbiomes…–  environmental microbiomes in the rise of antibiotic resistance, and– human microbiomes and ecosystem resiliencefollowing gross perturbations, including antibiotics.However, antibiotics can injure in other ways.We heard a lot about Cipro during the anthrax scares following 9/11. Cipro is part of the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics: Cipro/ciprofloxacin, Levaquin/levofloxacin, Avelox/moxifloxacin and a few others. Unlike most antibiotics, fluoroquinolones can cause a multi-symptom, often chronic disease called Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Syndrome (FTS).FTS includes damage to connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, etc.) throughout the body, damage to the nervous systems (central, peripheral and autonomic), and more. The damage done by fluoroquinolone antibiotics can destroy a person’s quality of life or even kill them. There is a time and a place for drugs with dangerous side effects. If you find yourself in a septic shock induced coma, fluoroquinolones may save your life.Unfortunately, fluoroquinolones are not being reserved for life or death situations. They are prescribed for urinary tract infections, suspected prostate infections, upper respiratory infections, and as a prophylactic for travelers’ diarrhea, ear infections, pink eye, and more. Thousands of people have suffered needlessly from the devastating effects of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, when another safer antibiotic could have, and should have, been used.Lisa Bloomquist will discuss her journey through FTS and share what she has learned, including:fluoroquinolones 101 — the basicswarning signs of FTSaspects of Fluoroquinolone Toxicity that make it tricky to recognizetreatments that have helped Fluoroquinolone Toxicity patients, andurgent pointers that parents must know when treating their child’s bacterial infections.Lisa Bloomquist is a patient advocate who was injured by Cipro in 2011.  She runs the Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Syndrome advocacy site  and manages The Fluoroquinolone Wall of Pain. Lisa is a guest blogger forHormones Matter and Collective Evolution, and hosts the Floxie Hope Podcast. Lisa has vowed to continue to screaming about the dangers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics until those in the medical professions start paying attention to their Hippocratic Oath, until proper informed consent is established for administration of these drugs, and until physicians stop giving them to children. Lisa is a Colorado native who enjoys the mountains, pilates, and her cat. She has a BA in Economics from Colorado State University and a Masters in Public Administration from University of Colorado, Denver.

Nick Luciano discusses how he was bed-bound for three months after taking cipro.  He also discusses his recovery from fluoroquinolone toxicity.   The Floxie Hope Podcast provides information about fluoroquinolone toxicity syndrome, and support for those experiencing it. Those who have adverse reactions to Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic, experience a multi-symptom, mysterious illness that is difficult to overcome and is under-acknowledged by most in the medical professions. More information about fluoroquinolone toxicity, and the Floxie Hope Podcast, can be found on www.floxiehope.com and www.floxiehopepodcast.com.

If you or a loved one is currently taking CIPRO (or any fluoroquinolone such as Avelox and Levaquin) and are experiencing negative side effects, or if you are THINKING about taking CIPRO but are worried about its side effects, or if you have already taken CIPRO and are looking for a CIPRO Toxicity Resolution and are looking for a natural, fast, effective solution, well then this show is for you! After one year of pain and confusion a live caller from Michigan documents her experience after using The Completement Formulas after just 3 DAYS. ALSO how to use minerals to address hypothyroidism, family pets and RnA Drops and much more!

If you or a loved one is currently taking CIPRO (or any fluoroquinolone such as Avelox and Levaquin) and are experiencing negative side effects, or if you are THINKING about taking CIPRO but are worried about its side effects, or if you have already taken CIPRO and are looking for a CIPRO Toxicity Resolution and are looking for a natural, fast, effective solution, well then this show is for you! After one year of pain and confusion a live caller from Michigan documents her experience after using The Completement Formulas after just 3 DAYS. ALSO how to use minerals to address hypothyroidism, family pets and RnA Drops and much more!

If you or a loved one is currently taking CIPRO (or any fluoroquinolone such as Avelox and Levaquin) and are experiencing negative side effects, or if you are THINKING about taking CIPRO but are worried about its side effects, or if you have already taken CIPRO and are looking for a CIPRO Toxicity Resolution and are looking for a natural, fast, effective solution, well then this show is for you! After one year of pain and confusion a live caller from Michigan documents her experience after using The Completement Formulas after just 3 DAYS. ALSO how to use minerals to address hypothyroidism, family pets and RnA Drops and much more!

If you or a loved one is currently taking CIPRO (or any fluoroquinolone such as Avelox and Levaquin) and are experiencing negative side effects, or if you are THINKING about taking CIPRO but are worried about its side effects, or if you have already taken CIPRO and are looking for a CIPRO Toxicity Resolution and are looking for a natural, fast, effective solution, well then this show is for you! After one year of pain and confusion a live caller from Michigan documents her experience after using The Completement Formulas after just 3 DAYS. ALSO how to use minerals to address hypothyroidism, family pets and RnA Drops and much more!

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Thanks David ------------------------- Questions from Jim and Dan about antibiotics: Jim asks: Ben, I know you recently went through having to use antibiotics for an infection. I have to take cipro soon for an intestinal infection. Heard it was nasty and you cant train because it affects your tendons and ligaments (especially your Achilles tendon) would you know how long I should wait before resuming training? ...and Dan asks... Hey Ben, I was wondering if you have any knowledge on Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Avelox, Cipro, Levaquin, Floxin, etc), and the damage they can cause. In April 2011 I had a sinus infection, I was prescribed Avelox, and right away I started having knee pain while running and biking. It got worse and worse, and in June I could barely walk w/o pain. I went to a Doctor and had blood tests done, and was told I was completely fine. My Nutritionist felt it was Leaky Gut and I changed my diet accordingly and felt better.... But over the course of the summer I have experienced many issues ranging from muscle spasms, itchy skin, rashes (especially after swimming in chlorinated pools and eating certain foods), muscle aches, tightness in tendons/muscles, depression (obviously), no energy, the list goes on. I have talked to a Rheumatologist and a Naturopath and both agree that I have Leaky Gut, but they were not aware of damages from the Fluoroquinolones. The Rheumatologist prescribed me a strong NSAID so I can workout, yet that would bother my Leaky Gut even further and I have no intention of taking it. So far doing a mix of the Paleo Diet and the Candida Diet is helping... When I rest up and feel better, I try to do a light workout and then get knocked right back down, with pains later that day. It takes me three times longer to recover after the easiest of workouts. Can you give me any advice or direction? I feel as if I went from a super healthy and fit 35 year who was into Triathlons, to someone that can barely move without worrying about snapping something. In my response I reference this article I wrote on How To Limit The Damage Caused by Antibiotics. ------------------------------------------ Kai asks: The three most discussed options to the Standard American Diet are Vegan, Zone, and Low Carb. Have any studies been done which objectively compare the health benefits of these three intake approaches? With your recent release of the low carb diet for triathletes, what is your opinion on the Zone diet? In my response, I mention http://www.lowcarbtriathlete.com ------------------------- John asks: I am preparing for a mountain climbing expedition this Spring. Expedition climbing differs from other endurance sports, such as triathlons, in a number of ways: - An expedition may last two months or more. - The summit day may last 12 hours or more with only short rest breaks. - The aerobic system is taxed by high altitude. Average intensity is less than race type sports, but peak intensity is just as high. You need good full-body strength to carry a heavy backpack while performing climbing moves (balance and flexibility). How would you train for this? What specific workouts would you do? Thanks for your help. In my response to John, I reference http://www.youtube.com/bengreenfieldfitness and high knee step-ups, single leg squats, hip hikes, lateral leg raises, torso twists, woodchoppers, running man row, and standing row. ------------------------- Jens asks: I learned about Super Compensation decades ago and that certain muscles need appr. 48 hours to get into the supercomensation "state". To be honest, I never felt that it worked or that it didn't. I just did it. Does this principle still matter? And if so, how would one figure these cycles out? For runners, who run every day, does this principle work or is the type of exercise different? How do trainers like you figure out how often one specific person has to put a load on their body to get the best results? Or is supercompensation just a thing for body builders? Kind regards, Jens (Germany) In my response to Jens, I reference my interview with guys from Restwise as well as Tudor Boompa's book "Periodization for Sport". ------------------------- Kathy asks: Thanks for all the great info you put out. Can you talk a bit more about multivitamins? I remember someone asking you about taking inexpensive multis, and you talked about the differences in low and high quality. But do you think taking a good multivitamin is good 'insurance,' even for someone who eats soundly, including lots of different vegetables? I was wondering what you think about this particular multi, New Chapter. It's quite expensive and 'low-dose.' Their theory is that their vitamins are 'cultured' and therefore absorbed much more effectively. Thanks again. Both my husband and I love your podcast and site. -Kathy In my response to Kathy, I reference Peter Gillham liquid multi-vitamins. ------------------------- Brandon asks: Ben, I was wondering how quickly can cortisol and/or water cause major fluctuations in weight gain? Could these factors cause gains that would indicate significant over-consumption of calories? Or do the calories play the primary role in the weight gain that these factors make more apparent? Over thanksgiving break (during which I was away from my college's weight room/ cardio machines) I saw a decrease in weight (around 7 pounds compared to normal weight in 5 days) despite only doing fat burning cardio and a couple workout that weren't as demanding as usual. I did some calorie restriction and tried to keep my body burning fat during those days. Now that I am back to my usual schedule (and have done a week straight of workouts) my weight has increased to about 5 to 7 pounds over my normal weight. I'm using the same scale at the same time of day and know that muscle gain is contributing some what but it looks like I've gained a more abdominal fat than someone with my exercise regimen and clean diet should. I really don't think I'm eating to excess unless I cannot trust my mind to tell me when I'm full. I've never been stuffed after a meal and hope that I don't have to feel like I'm starving myself to keep me from gaining fat at the same rate as muscle. ------------------------- Listeners Steve and Petra ask about leg workouts: Steve asks: What are the best weight lifting / resistance training exercises for the legs for distance runners ? I typically get a lower leg or hip injury 2 or 3 times a year running and I believe it is from doing little resistance training for my legs. ...and Petra asks: Hey Ben! Thanks sooo much for all you put out here for everyone! I have learned so much just from listening to your podcasts and articles you post on here, it truly is fabulous. I have ran my entire life or since I could join track. I mainly do long distance races and have completed 3 marathons and just ran a half marathon. Now my goal is to qualify for Boston, like every other competitive runner :) I was never a bad runner but not elite either. The problem that I think is holding me back in running is I have always struggled with developing muscle tone. I am lean but I don't look like a lean/ripped runner, my upper body is more toned than my lower half but could still use some help. When I have done strengthening exercises I seem to get bulky or put the muscle under the fat and gain weight either way. I just give up and end up just doing my interval track workouts, tempo runs and a long run each week because it keeps me the leanest. I honestly think that if I could figure out how to lean up a bit more I would be able to be a much, much better runner than I am now. I am just unsure of how to combine, running, strength and nutrition all together! There is so much information out there I don't know what to do anymore and just want a lean, runner body without becoming anemic! Any words of wisdom? Thanks! Petra In my response to Steve and Petra, I also mention http://www.tri-ripped.com as well as my new book on Weight Training For Triathletes (see links in Special Announcements section). ------------------------- Nadine's Question: On your website, you have a link that deals with preventing your computer "from sabotaging your health". The link talks briefly about EMR (electro magnetic radiation) and its effects. There has been some research about the effects of wireless as well (see JAMA Feb 23, 2011) on the blood-brain barrier. Also toxicologist Devra Davis has written a new book called "Disconnect" that deals with some of the health effects of wireless. What do you think about athletes using heart rate monitors and power meters that pulse in the wireless range (e.g. 2.4 GHz)? ------------------------------------------ Testimonial from Christian: I finished my first ironman 2 weeks ago at ironman Florida - I couldn't have done it without your Triathlon Dominator plan. 2 more weeks of recovery and then training starts for IM Florida 2012. Goal for next year is sub 11 hours! Thanks, Christian ------------------------------------------ Closing music from "Table Set for One" by Brock Skywalker. 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