Breakthrough in the Desert Day 1

I'm capturing my notes from day 1 of the Breakthrough in the Desert conference. I was grateful to be invited to this event by the organizer, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, whom I met several months ago through someone else. I've been to many events over the years, and if day 1 is any indication, this may end up being one of the best.

Two questions:

1. What's 1-3 things that I will no longer tolerate going forward?
2. What's one positive change I will begin today that will align with my future?

Three types of accountability:

1. Self
2. Professional
3. Peer

The universe is 50/50, but you have to go first.

Shortcuts lead to a longer road. 

42% of all pharmaceuticals are based on plant compounds found in the Amazon rainforest.

"Side effect" is a marketing term and a made-up phrase. They are all toxic effects.

Movement is key. If you want to get cancer, don't move your body. 

75% of fitness is made in the kitchen.

Three I's for heart health:

Insulin resistance

Inflammation

Imaging

Get a fasting insulin and fasting glucose level and use a website to calculate the HUMA-IR to determine if you are insulin resistant. 

Meat is medicine.

LDL is not a useful measure for heart disease.

Consider "mesearch" instead of research.

Recipe for longevity from a 90-yr-old

1. Take care of your body.
2. Be present/help others
3. Have a purpose

Are you good enough to be your own best friend?

The band won't stop playing until you stop dancing.

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come you without leaving happier.