by Sean Croxton

Extreme exercise is all the rage these days….

The pedal-till-you-drop spin classes.

The DVD set that left a sweat stain in your living room carpet.

The poorly-designed group workout classes that seem to serve no real purpose other than crushing you.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that these kinds of programs are all “bad”.

In fact, I’m a fan of just about anything that gets people off their butts.

Hey, if your Insanity DVDs are the only thing that get you moving, have at it. Do what works.

What concerns me is when exercise programs lead to diminishing returns, especially when they put a damper on your sex life.

I mean, if you work out to look sexy but your workouts kill your sex drive, we’ve got a problem.

So on this week’s episode of The Underground Wellness Show, Strength Coach Brett Klika and I discuss the 3 Ways Exercise Can Ruin Your Sex Life. Here they are…

1. A reduction in the hormones that make you want to have sex.

2. An increase in the hormones that make you not want to have sex.

3. An increase in body image issues, leading to diminished confidence in physical appearance.

Check out the video below to get the whole scoop.

You’ll also learn how you can schedule your workouts to allow for proper rest, better recovery, and more sex!

Visit Brett’s blog at www.brettklika.com. Mark your calendars for his upcoming SexyBack Summit presentation on Sunday, May 19th.

And don’t forget to pick up your FREE One-Week Trial of The Underground Workout Manual!

Leave a comment. Let us know if you’ve ever gone overboard with your workout routine. How did you feel? What did you do about it?

See you next week!

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

The doctor is in the house.

And, as always, he’s packing nothing but truth bombs!

Yesterday, gluten superhero Dr. Tom O’Bryan stopped by the studio to share a handful of facts that you probably didn’t know about gluten sensitivity.

If you’re dealing with headaches, skin problems, fatigue, mood issues, or know a child with celiac disease, you’ll want to check this out.

Here’s what you’ll learn…

* The connection between recurrent headaches, dead brain tissue, and gluten consumption.

* How skin problems can be the sole manifestation of gluten sensitivity.

* How removing gluten from the diet may be the key to restoring your energy and vitality.

* Why getting off of gluten can be so difficult, and how to find a trained Certified Gluten Practitioner to help you with the transition.

* Why there is a 40-96% increased risk of suicide in children with celiac disease versus non-celiac children.

* How people with celiac disease who consume gluten once a month are six times more likely to die early in life compared to the general population. Wait until you hear how much gluten we’re talking about!

* Why kids diagnosed with celiac disease are three times more likely to die early in life with or without a gluten-free diet.

Check out the video below to hear Dr. Tom tell it. Share your thoughts and comments below!

Be sure to check Dr. O’Bryan’s site at www.thedr.com.

He’s the man.

Out.

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

Think about this for a second.

If you’re a man and your doctor finds that you have low levels of testosterone, what would your doc prescribe?

Probably some kind of testosterone gel or cream.

(By the way, the above prescription completely ignores the reason WHY your testosterone is low in the first place. But that’s a blog for another day.)

Or let’s say you’re a smoker who really wants to kick the habit. What would you go out and buy?

Probably a nicotine patch of some kind, right?

What these two examples have in common is that by applying a substance to the skin, it is delivered transdermally to the bloodstream in just a matter of seconds.

What we put onto our bodies gets into our bodies.

But what about the personal care products we use every day — the soaps, shampoos, deodorants, cosmetics, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and lotions?

Do their chemical contents have a similar fate, with their foaming and wetting agents, synthetic fragrances, and antifreeze-like compounds eventually pumping through our veins?

Darn right they do.

According to the Environmental Working Group, the typical consumer uses an average of nine personal care products containing 126 separate ingredients every day. At least one-third of these ingredients have been identified as causing cancer or other serious health conditions. (Fitzgerald, 23)

That’s not good.

In my opinion, the toxic chemicals we habitually use in the name of hygiene, beauty, scent, and spotless homes are the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about.

There aren’t many parents out there willing to own up to the fact that their children may be going through early puberty due to the estrogen-mimicking chemicals in their shampoo.

Not many women want to confront the fact that the parabens in their makeup may be the cause of their hormonal imbalances.

I can empathize. Reading and understanding food labels is hard enough. Making sense out of the multi-syllabic ingredients in your body wash only makes life more complicated, I know.

So today, my good friend Christa Orecchio of The Whole Journey is here to get you moving in the right direction, as she explains WHY you should avoid these four common personal care ingredients:

* Parabens
* DEA
* Sodium laureth sulfate
* Propylene glycol

Because you probably don’t want to brush your teeth with garage floor cleaner, ya know.

We also show you a ton of healthy, natural products you can replace the toxic stuff with. Even toilet paper!

WATCH the video below.

Be sure to check out the Skin Deep website, where you can find out on a scale of 1-10 just how toxic (or safe) your personal care products are.

And don’t forget to get Christa’s FREE Healthy Product Swap report at the link below…

www.healthyproductswap.com

Adios, friends!

Source: The Hundred-Year Lie by Randall Fitzgerald

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

I got a text from my cousin yesterday.

He was hoping I could share with him a good — and of course, FAST — way to lose weight.

You can probably imagine what his New Year’s Resolution is.

Exactly how I was going to answer this ultra-loaded question in a text message was beyond me. And as you and I know, long-term fat loss is not something to be done as quickly as possible.

The best I could do was send him the download link to my ebook. Because the fact of the matter is that I have no idea WHY my cousin is overweight in the first place.

And that’s what I want to talk about today.

Everyday, my inbox is flooded with questions from viewers, readers, and listeners regarding specific symptoms and health conditions.

Questions like…

What can I do to keep my skin from breaking out?

My digestion is horrible. I have (insert symptoms here) almost daily. What do you think is wrong with me? HELP!

About 90-percent of the time, my answer is this…

I don’t know.

Probably not what you expected. But I honestly have no idea why anyone is experiencing specific symptoms at any given time.

For instance, skin problems may be due to any of the following:

* poor diet
* leaky gut
* yeast overgrowth
* liver dysfunction
* food sensitivities
* hormonal imbalance
* mental/emotional stress
* environmental toxins (i.e. personal care products)

Which one is it?

I don’t know.

Without a thorough investigation to find the root cause, my guess is as good as yours.

Unfortunately, our current symptom-oriented medical model has us conditioned to perpetually chase symptoms, as we spend our time and money looking for quick fixes while ignoring the real cause(s) of our health challenges.

This has to stop.

And that’s why my buddy Reed Davis — founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition — and I got together recently to put together a FREE video e-course to teach you how to STOP chasing symptoms and get to the root cause.

We call it Chasing Symptoms: The H.I.D.D.E.N. Truth.

H is for Hormones.
I is for Immunity.
D is for Digestion.
D is for Detoxification.
E is for Elimination.
N is for Neurotransmitters.

Click below to watch Reed draw out his infamous Brain-Body Diagram. It’s a good one!

To receive your FREE 6-part video course, visit www.chasingsymptoms.com to get started.

Before I forget, Reed and I will be hosting a FREE live webinar on Functional Fat Loss next Thursday at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Keep your eyes peeled for details!

Enjoy the videos, my friends.

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

On this day thirty-five years ago my Mom gave birth to a little nerdy kid who rarely spoke and liked to read a lot.

I still like to read, but these days I can’t seem to stop running my big mouth!

So today we celebrate my 35th birthday with a super awesome (and healthy) chocolate coconut cookie recipe, courtesy of Diane Sanfilippo’s bestselling book Practical Paleo.

Here’s what you need…

* Organic cocoa
* Maple syrup (grade B)
* Coconut flakes
* Vanilla extract
* Butter
* 2 Eggs
* Baking soda
* Baking sheet
* Parchment paper

I’ll be honest, I ate 8 of them yesterday. Whoops! My bad.

Check out the video below and follow along as Allyson the Assistant whips up a batch. Enjoy!!

Out.

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

Happy Sunday!

Just six presentations to go until this summit wraps up.

So far, the summit has been a giant Real Food love fest, without any real controversy or dissent from the Just Eat Real Food theme.

Today, that’s going to change a bit.

Why?

Because our Room 1 presenter Matt Stone thinks that processed foods may actually be helpful for some people.

Matt tells us exactly who he thinks can benefit from eating junk food. He also covers why consuming a real food diet is a great way to achieve healthy weight loss.

Watch Matt’s presentation HERE.

In Room 2, super-blogger Jenny McGruther revives the lost art of fermentation, teaching you how fermented foods heal the gut and boost the immune system.

Watch Jenny’s presentation HERE.

Did you know that 1 in 7 couples has trouble getting pregnant? Diet plays a major role in fertility.

Our Room 3 presenter Donielle Baker shows you exactly which foods and nutrients will increase your fertility and help you make healthy baby.

Watch Donielle’s presentation HERE.

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Two Sides to Every Story

I’ve read and received my fair share of emails this week about the advocacy for consuming animal foods throughout the summit.

Many have brought up books like The China Study and films like Forks Over Knives, which advocate vegan or vegetarian diets.

One attendee even wondered if this summit was funded by the meat industry, which I found to be pretty hilarious since my bank account doesn’t have meat industry ties.

But since the topic has come up so many times, I thought I’d share Denise Minger’s Paleo Summit presentation with you today. In it, she pokes some gaping holes in The China Study, Forks Over Knives, and many other common vegan claims.

In doing so, I am not trying to incite anger from those who choose a meatless diet. Rather, my only intention is to show the other side of the story. There are always two.

Watch Denise’s presentation HERE.

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The Big Sale Ends TOMORROW!

You’ve got less than 48 hours to take advantage of the event-week-only RFS Take-Home Package price of only $67.

You’ll be able to instantly download all 27 presentations (video/audio), transcripts, and bonuses. PLUS you will receive a one-year subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine.

This price is going way up once the summit doors close Monday night!

Order the Take-Home Package HERE!

See you at the summit.

Sean
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

by Sean Croxton

I have a really cool job!

Last night, I had the great pleasure of listening to Joel Salatin and Paul Chek chat it up on the radio show. Certainly one of the raddest moments of my life. If you missed it, you can check it out HERE.

Before I get to today’s presentations and tonight’s live Q&A, I have an important announcement…

Due to a problem with our new email service, about 4000 new registrants did not receive emails for days one and two of the summit.

For that reason, I have re-opened the day 1 presentations by Joel Salatin, Chris Kresser, and David Getoff. I will also keep yesterday’s presentations open. Here are the links:

Joel Salatin
Chris Kresser
David Getoff
Paul Chek
Jeffrey Smith
Sarah Pope

The extended viewing period will end on Wednesday at noon PACIFIC time.

Plenty of time for a good handful of you to catch up!

On to today’s festivities…

In Room 1, super smart dude Chris Masterjohn presents Part 1 of Weston Price on Primitive Wisdom. My entire outlook on nutrition and health changed forever when I learned about Weston Price. This presentation is sure to do the same for you.

Watch Chris’s presentation HERE.

In Room 2, we’ve got one of my favorite healthy couples Mira and Jayson Calton, co-authors of the book Naked Calories. The Caltons discuss the role of micronutrient insufficiency in disease and obesity. Micronutrient insufficiency is a major problem that not many people are talking about. Just wait until you hear how many calories you need to consume to meet your requirements in our modern food system with its depleted soils!

Watch The Mira and Jayson’s presentation HERE.

Room 3 is my pick for sleeper hit of the summit. My main man Aaron Lucich — a documentary film director/producer — discusses the enormous impact of our food decisions and how we can save our broken food system. A must watch!

Watch Aaron’s presentation HERE.

And that’s not it…

Tonight’s LIVE Q&A session on UW Radio features presenters Chris Kresser, Jeffrey Smith, and Sarah Pope!

That’s TONIGHT at 5pm PT/8pm ET.

Call in — the number is 347.237.5608 — and ask my guests your burning questions!

Here’s THE LINK to tune into the live show or to catch the replay.

You may also listen by phone by dialing the number above.

Post your question(s) on the UW Facebook page.

See you at the summit today and on the air tonight!

JERF!

Sean