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8: The Power of Hormesis in Boosting Health and Resilience

8: The Power of Hormesis in Boosting Health and Resilience

FromThe Primal Shift


8: The Power of Hormesis in Boosting Health and Resilience

FromThe Primal Shift

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What if you could strengthen your body, improve your health, and boost your immunity with simple everyday activities? Today we explore how you can do that using the concept of hormesis or hormetic stressors. Get ready to discover how you can enhance your body's response to the environment and how vital stressors like exercise, sun exposure, and temperature variations can contribute to your overall health and well-being.   Welcome to another episode of the Primal Shift podcast, where host Michael Kummer explores the meaning of hormesis, the crucial role of hormetic stressors in our health, and how you can incorporate them into your daily life. He discusses how sun exposure, cold plunging, sauna bathing, and even exposing yourself to germs can build resilience against various environmental and health stressors. He also shares the common mistake everyone makes when it comes to hormetic stressors and how to avoid it.   Use code “primalshift” to save 15% on your order for:   The Grass-Fed Beef Liver Supplement: https://shop.michaelkummer.com/products/freeze-dried-beef-liver?selling_plan=688531800380   The Grass-Fed Beef Heart & Spleen Supplement: https://shop.michaelkummer.com/products/freeze-dried-heart-spleen?selling_plan=688531865916   What We Discuss: 0:04:45 - Why are Hormesis or Hormetic Stressors Important 0:07:30 - Benefits of Hormetic Stressors: Sun, Cold, Sauna, Germs 0:11:01 - Strengthening the Body Through Various Stressors 0:14:20 - Leveraging Food Stressors for Resilience 0:16:23 - The Importance of Managing Stressors 0:23:07 - Getting Creative with Exercise in Daily Life 0:25:00 - Maintaining a Good Diet Key Takeaways: The concept of hormesis, or hormetic stressors, can play a crucial role in combating the sedentary nature of modern life. By introducing moderate stress to our bodies, we can enhance our health, strength, and immunity, making us more resilient. A variety of hormetic stressors can be incorporated into our daily routines, including exercise, sun exposure, cold plunging, sauna bathing, and exposing ourselves to germs. These activities can build resilience against environmental stressors and improve our immunity. It's important not to overdo the application of hormetic stressors. While they can have a positive effect on our bodies, they can also cause harm if not managed correctly. We need to listen to our bodies and determine what level of stress it can handle, allowing time for recovery to avoid overloading ourselves with stress.   Learn more from Michael Kummer: Use code “primalshift” to save 15% on your order at https://shop.michaelkummer.com/ Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ Instagram: @mkummer82  
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (43)

Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We’ll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature. Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate biohack, revolutionize your health and reconnect you with your primal self. Each episode is short and concise, providing you with actionable tips and tricks you can use to start living a more primal lifestyle today.