We´ve been talking about the Future of Food and what our main food sources will be as the population increases, are mushrooms one of them? Are they important and can they benefit our health and well being when used as more than a staple food?

On this week´s Yoga Talk Show, you will meet Jeff Chilton and we will discover the surprising nutritional facts and health benefits of mushrooms. Who knew that they are not just a pizza topping!

Jeff Chilton studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington and began working on a commercial mushroom farm in 1973—and mushrooms have been the focus of his career ever since. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year. He was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.

His current company, Nammex, was founded in 1989 and produces source material for medicinal-grade nutritional formulas.
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Listen & Learn:

• Why you should be eating shiitake mushrooms regularly
• Why mushroom mycelium (rather than fruiting body) is not a great source for food or nutrition
• How poor quality supplements can be high in grains and starch
• Beta-glucans can make up to 25-60% of mushrooms (or almost none at all)
• Why "made in USA" is the worst choice
• How to test your product with iodine
• Whar are Triterpenes
• Why the majority of all mushrooms are grown in China—and certainly the best ones
• How to grow your mushrooms in dark spaces, light spaces, tree cuttings, and more

Yoga Practice Tip of the Week:

• Flexibility Training

Links & References from the Show:

• Nammex

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Breathing has never been more popular in yoga, fitness, and mindfulness circles—but unfortunately, most people lump all breathing into one category assuming that it's all good. The reality is that different breathing practices have dramatically different effects on your body and nervous system.

So before you breathe yourself into a frenzy, hold your breath for 3 minutes, or slow your respiration down to a stupor, it's worth digging into the science of what's really going on.
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What You’ll Learn:

• How breath can either up-regulate, down regulate, or balance your nervous system
• Why many schools of breathing mistakenly teach one method as "the" method when the right breath practice depends on you and your situation
• The dangers of using extreme breathing practices while bathing, swimming or even while driving
• The differences between Wim Hof breath, Buteyko, most yogic breathing, and HRV balancing breath

Yoga Practice Tip of the Week:

• Strength vs Flexibility - how do you find balance?

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You know you should sleep 7 to 8 hours per night, but do you really sleep that much? And when you do, is the quality of your sleep any good? Modern life makes pillow-time a huge challenge. Your cell phone on the nightstand emits blue light and EMF, your high glucose dessert after dinner leaves your hormones out of whack, and that glass of red wine you use to initially fall asleep will eventually backfire and keep you from achieving deep, restful sleep.

With the best possible intentions, our sleep hygiene is often a mess.
On this week’s, Yoga Talk Show, Dr. Raj Dasgupta will help you learn how to improve both the quality and quantity of your sleep. You’ll learn about common “sleep killers” in your lifestyle and environment, and the small action steps you can take to improve your sleep hygiene immediately.
Dr. Raj Dasgupta is a Quadruple Board Certified Doctor. He's an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) in the division of Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine. You may have seen him on television or published in numerous media. His mission is to educate patients, students and aspiring doctors to better patient care.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why sleep apnea is a huge and growing problem that can impact your weight, your mood, your hormones, and so much more
• Why N3 and REM sleep are so important (and often lacking)
• Why stimulus control is key to a good night sleep
• Why you should stop "clock watching"
• How alcohol helps you fall asleep but promises poor quality sleep
• Why blue light from screen time suppresses melatonin
• Why cognitive behavioral therapy is the cornerstone of stress management
• Why all sleep aids decrease respiration and should be used only when necessary
• Are electromagnetic fields (EMF) really an issue?

Nutritional Tip of the Week:

• Best way to use Turmeric in the kitchen

Links & References from the Show:

• Doctor Raj Dasgupta

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We all want to live a life of adventure, purpose, and meaning - but that’s easier said than done. With each passing year, our lives get more full, more stressful, and in many cases, more complicated. How do you carve out a unique path for yourself and really discover your life’s purpose?

On this week’s, Yoga Talk Show, we explore the road less traveled and dissect the conventional in search of fulfillment. You’ll meet, Chris Guillebeau, world traveler, writer, and non-conformist extraordinaire who will inspire you to live “a remarkable life in a conventional world” and to enjoy the trip as you search for a better, more fulfilling life.

Chris Guillebeau is an entrepreneur, author, blogger and speaker. You might know him from The Art of Nonconformity blog and book. He organizes the annual World Domination Summit in Portland each year and his other inspiring books include The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and his newest book, Born For This.
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What You’ll Learn:

• How Chris traveled to 193 countries
• How travel is for everyone (not just the wealthy)
• Why the path of non-conformity is perhaps the best path
• Me focus vs. service focus, which is better?

Nutritional Tip of the Week:

• Is Green Tea REALLY good for you?

Links & References from the Show:

• The Art of Nonconformity

Q&A from the show:

• Vit D & Melatonin: don't take before bed

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