123. Optimize Cellular Nutrition for Vitality and Longevity with Wade Lightheart

Wade Lightheart joins me today to talk about vibrant, powerful, tremendous health. After all, health is wealth, right? You’re probably aware that exercise and diet are two important components of health. You might not realize, however, just how important diet is (and not just in terms of how many calories you eat). If you’re ready to truly learn what it means to feel AWESOME, tune in now! Find Out More About Wade Here: Wade Lightheart BiOptimizers @wadelightheart on Twitter Wade Lightheart on LinkedIn Wade Lightheart on Facebook In This Episode: [02:00] - Wade shares the backstory to the life-changing event that happened to him in 2003. When he was 15, he explains, three very distinct things occurred in his life. [04:10] - Wade moves on to talking about the 2003 incident itself. In the 11 weeks after a bodybuilding contest, he gained 42 pounds of fat and water. His doctor explained to him that he had been building his body from the outside in, not the inside out. [07:33] - Stephan steps in to clarify what Wade means about being healthy from the outside in. Wade then points out that it’s not just about what you eat, but also what you digest. [10:13] - Wade talks about two challenges that people are facing in today’s world in terms of diet and nutrition. [11:45] - What would be the first step in making sure that your digestive process is working properly? As he answers, Wade walks listeners through how the digestive system works. [19:52] - Would the process for correcting what you’re doing wrong involve testing your microbiome to see how off it is, and then testing it periodically? [21:26] - Wade has never met anyone who is experiencing truly tremendous, vital health who isn’t taking probiotics. [22:38] - We hear more about how to select a good probiotic among the wide variety now available on the market. Wade talks about the two basic styles of probiotics and explains their differences. [27:41] - Wade returns to the topic of how to find a good probiotic, revealing that he isn’t a fan of refrigerated probiotics. [28:48] - If you’re taking a probiotic on a regular basis, should you also eat fermented foods? [31:08] - Wade talks about which kind of kombucha is his favorite out of the many varieties that he’s tried. [32:58] - Does Wade recommend getting regular colonics? He shares the story of a woman he heard of who had a Barbie slipper sitting in her intestines for over 40 years. [36:14] - Wade usually does a long water fast twice a year, and a one-day water fast once or so a week. He then offers some advice to people who may be interested in beginning to try fasting. [40:24] - Stephan mentions the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, which involved a 30-day green juice fast. Wade shares his experience with trying a similar fast. [42:10] - Where does Wade stand on colonoscopies? [44:39] - For listeners who may not be familiar with them, Wade explains the differences between alkaline and acidic diets. [47:06] - Besides what we’ve been talking about, what goes into Wade’s regimen for awesome health? He explains that AWESOME is an acronym for Air, Water, Exercise, Sunlight, Optimizers, Mental beliefs and attitudes, and Education, testing, and coaching. [51:56] - Wade talks about the importance of coaching and offers a free program to Optimized Geek listeners. You can get that course at this link! [53:31] - Stephan asks Wade for a lesser-known example within the Optimizers category, and lists a couple of his own. Wade then mentions several recommendations. [55:59] - What kind of magnesium would Wade recommend? [57:30] - Wade offers information on how interested listeners can reach out to him directly. Links and Resources: Wade Lightheart BiOptimizers @wadelightheart on Twitter Wade Lightheart on LinkedIn Wade Lightheart on Facebook Staying Alive in a Toxic World by Wade T. Lightheart Slow Food movement Intermittent fasting Microbiome What is a colonic? Tony Robbins Life Mastery Udo Erasmus on the Optimized Geek Fat Sick and Nearly Dead Flora Sambu 5 Day Cleansing Kit The Enzyme Factor by Hiromi Shinya The Microbe Factor by Hiromi Shinya Alkaline diets AWESOME Health Course Charles Poliquin Jaiya on the Optimized Geek The Braverman Personality Type Assessment