In today's podcast episode, JJ is joined by health and wellness icon, Dr. Joe Mercola! A NYT bestselling author and passionate advocate of natural medicine, Dr. Mercola is here to talk about one of the fundamental characteristics of aging: oxidative stress. Listen as Dr. Mercola explains exactly what oxidative stress is and how excessive oxidative stress can cause harmful consequences that speed up the aging process. Dr. Mercola also shares the top causes of oxidative damage, including diet, EMF exposure from cell phones and WI-FI, as well as the wrong type of exercise. Find out the steps you can take to reduce oxidative stress so you can boost longevity and take back your health!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Mercola’s surprise freebie by going to JJVirgin.com/oxygen.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Oxidative stress is one of the fundamental characteristics of aging. Excessive oxidative stress can cause harmful consequences, including damage to your cell proteins and DNA. Burning glucose for fuel can create excessive oxidative stress. Instead, you want to become metabolically flexible so you can burn fat as a primary fuel. EMF exposure is a major source of oxidative stress. Dr. Mercola explains why cell phones are the “cigarettes of the 21st century.”   Episode Play-By-Play [1:55] Dr. Joe Mercola’s career briefing [3:03] Listener shout-out [3:55] What is oxidative stress and why does it matter? [4:54] The role of telomeres in aging [5:24] Causes of increased oxidative stress [6:38] Burning glucose for fuel can create excessive oxidative stress. [7:15] The importance of metabolic flexibility [7:50] Radio frequency exposures are a major source of oxidative stress. [8:50] Why cell phones are the “cigarettes of the 21st century” [11:09] Ionizing vs. non-ionizing radiation   [12:07] How EMF exposure can cause damage [14:22] The steps you can take to protect yourself from EMFs [16:28] How to measure radio frequency levels [17:16] Can you reverse the damage that has been done? [19:44] Wi-Fi is like a cell phone tower in your home. [20:51] The impact of different types of exercise on oxidative stress levels [23:06] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. The perfect and easiest way to do this is with JJ’s Paleo-Inspired All-In-One Shake! [23:38] Listener’s question: What is the best type of exercise? [25:50] We need to move more to stay healthy. [26:50] How to incorporate resistance training and high-intensity interval training into your routine [27:52] Flexibility work can help improve balance and lower stress hormones.   Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Mercola’s website Acousticom 2 RF Detector JJ Virgin Paleo-Inspired All-In-One Protein Shake Fast Fitness The Virgin Diet Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube