BioCurious

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  • 52. Ozone For Longevity And Healing With Dr. Frank Shallenberger
    Dr. Shallenberger has been practicing medicine for 45 years, and has been using ozone in his medical practice since 1983. He has authored several indexed papers on ozone therapy and has also written “The Principles and Application of Ozone Therapy – A Practical Guideline For Physicians” and "The Ozone Miracle", both of which are available on Amazon. Perhaps his most significant contribution to medicine is his patented discovery of assessing mitochondrial function using VO2 analysis. He believes the evidence is clear that the secret to a long, healthy, and functional life is measuring and optimizing mitochondrial function.
    This episode is bursting with information related to ozone therapy and it's benefits. Dr. Shallenberger shares an interesting story behind his transition from working in a standard, western medical practice, to one focused on health optimization. The mechanisms behind how ozone works in the body, valuable tests to determine mitochondrial health, and strategies to keep our bodies functioning well as we age are all topics you will hear in this extremely informative podcast episode.
    On this episode we discuss:
    Dr. Shallenberger's realization early on that the standard medical advice he'd been taught wasn't effective
    How a gift of old medical books from Dr. Shallenberger's Dad inspired a shift in perspective regarding natural treatments
    Linus Pauling Biography: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/about/linus-pauling-biography
    The definition of O2 and why oxygen has to exist in pairs and share electrons.
    What happens to O2 when it's passed through an ozone generator
    Why O3 (ozone) is a highly unstable molecule
    The primary applications for ozone therapy
    How your cells' ability to produce ozone to fight infection can be reduced
    Link to Dr. Shallenberger's paper on how ozone works: https://evolvewithdesera.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Prolozone-Regenerating-Joints-and-Eliminating-Pain.pdf
    The immune system compartments, how they react to each other, and how that relates to ozone therapy
    Why an autoimmune disorder is actually an abnormal immune system response to a microbe in the body
    The different ways to adminster ozone therapy
    An explanation of ozone saunas, enemas, blood and tissue injections
    The series of chain reactions that occur in the body after ozone therapy is administered
    The NRF2 pathway, it's role with our body's antioxidant production, and how ozone activates that pathway
    Oxidative stress and how it relates to aging
    How telomeres operate, and why they don't work as well as we age
    Whether mindfulness practices and breathwork can affect telomere length
    How Dr. Shallenberger tests for mitochondrial health
    Why healthy mitochondria produce LESS carbon dioxide
    How thyroid function can affect lifespan, and the relationship between gluten and thyroid hormone production
    Why thyroid tests are approximately 10% accurate
    Whether it's possible to live in an optimal state even into old age
    Dr. Shallenberger's morning routine, and why having a routine is so important
    "Bursting with Energy" by Dr. Shallenberger: https://www.amazon.com/Bursting-Energy-Breakthrough-Youthful-Restore/dp/1591201276
    Connect with Dr. Shallenberger:
    Website: antiagingmedicine.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNevadaCenter/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNVCenter
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNVCenterAntiaging
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-shallenberger-md-hmd-54b095a/
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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    1 hr 2 min
  • 51. Biohacking Hormones With Dr. Tara Scott
    Tara Scott, MD, FACOG, FAAFM, ABOIM, CNMP is a renowned hormone expert and certified regenerative and functional medicine practitioner. She first became involved with hormone and integrative medicine while practicing as an OB/GYN. Her empathy for patients experiencing hormone-related issues led her to become trained as an advanced fellow and certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The evidence-based practices she employed helped many patients conquer chronic wellness issues. She then started Revitalize Medical Group, where she serves as the Chief Medical Officer. In 2016 she obtained an additional board certification in Integrative Medicine.
    In this episode, Dr. Scott and I dive deep into a discussion around hormonal health (men and women), the natural lifestyle shifts that can impact hormonal balance as we age, and why "testing not guessing" is critical to achieving optimal performance. Dr. Scott was traditionally trained as an MD, and graduated medical school at the age of 23. Driven to take a more natural approach to her practice, and through working at solving her own issues with infertility, she was able to cure her own endometriosis! Dr. Scott is passionate about educating the medical community on the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy, and lectures around the community to raise awareness about wellness and hormone balance.
    On this episode we discuss:
    What drove Dr. Scott initially to focus on learning more about hormonal health
    The challenges of practicing integrative medicine in a corporate setting
    How insurance can limit your options related to self-care and prevention
    The concerns related to the use of exogenous hormones
    Why practicing a healthy lifestyle in your early years can ease your transition into menopause
    Natural alternatives to manage hormone levels without medication
    Why stress management via mindfulness practices are so important to maintain balanced hormones
    How each of the hormones affect health in men and women
    Why testosterone levels are important for women to maintain
    The 3 different types of estrogen
    A description of "MANopause" and how it relates to low testosterone in men
    Why it's important to monitor hormone levels - "test not guess"
    The importance of working with a qualified professional for hormone level analysis
    Why hormone replacement therapy is not always necessarily required
    The effect that intermittent fasting has on insulin levels
    The importance of consuming healthy fats and plants on a ketogenic diet
    What's happening to your hormones through each phase of a menstrual cycle
    Dr. Scott's morning routine
    Dr. Valter Longo and the "ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet": https://prolonfmd.com/
    Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
    Heartmath: https://www.heartmath.com/
    Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/
    "The Biology of Belief" by Bruce Lipton: https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-10th-Anniversary-Consciousness/dp/140195247X
    Sponsors:
    The Genius Brand: https://thegeniusbrand.com/?rfsn=3471709.90104c
    Listener discount code: BIOCURIOUS
    Biostrap: https://biostrap.com/select-your-set?ref=kaylaosterhoff
    Listener discount code: BIOCURIOUS20
    Connect with Dr. Tara Scott:
    https://www.revitalizemed.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Revitalizemed/
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/revitalizemed
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tdscottmd
    Connect with Kayla:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
    [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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    1 hr 16 min
  • 50. The Quantum Mind With Dr. Ted Achacoso (Part 2)

    I hope you all enjoyed the discussion with Dr. Ted Achacoso last week! If you’re just tuning in right now to this episode and did not listen to Part 1, please do head back to last week’s episode. Give it a listen first because it’s such an informative conversation about how to optimize health. This week’s episode will be the 2nd part of my conversation with Dr. Ted, but you’ll notice that this part is a total shift from Part 1. We dive deep into the more esoteric aspects of health and wellness…really talking about the concepts that paint the human experience. Emotions, personal perceptions, the ego-dance, mindfulness practices, enlightenment, the conscious vs. subconscious mind, and all kinds of far-out topics are discussed that I’m sure will build some new neural pathways in your own brain. I hope you guys enjoy this episode!

    On this episode we discuss:

    • How a positive mindset contributes to success
    • What happens when you practice mindfulness meditation
    • Why the sense of self is just an illusion
    • The neural connections created from consuming psychedelics such as psilocybin
    • The Sam Harris app
    • The benefits or practicing meditation without thinking about the result
    • The distinct difference between emotions and evolutionary drives
    • How meditation allows your brain to perceive time in a less linear fashion
    • Quantum mechanics and the zero-point field
    • Why free will and the ego is actually an illusion
    • Dr. Ted's morning routine

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        Connect with Dr Ted:

        • BioBalance Institute: https://biobalanceinstitute.com/
        • HOMe/HOPe Associate: www.homehope.org
        • Health Optimization Medicine and Practice: www.facebook.com/healthoptimizationmedicine
        • TroScriptions Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions

          • Connect with Kayla:

          • Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
          • [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com


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            1 hr 8 min
          • 49. Biohacking The Metabolome With Dr Ted Achacoso (Part 1)
            Dr. Ted Achacoso is the founding pioneer of "Health Optimization Medicine and Practice" which is the clinical framework of the detection and correction of imbalances at the level of the metabolome. Dr. Ted is board certified in both anti-aging medicine and nutritional medicine in Paris. He is also trained in medical informatics, medical statistics, and artificial intelligence. He was trained in pharmacology, toxicology, neurology, and he maintains a tricontinental practice in health optimization medicine.
            He also formulated Blue Cannatine, of the Troscriptions brand, which is one of the most sought after nootropics in the biohacking world. I am so grateful that he took the time to have this conversation and share his knowledge with all of us! As this extremely informative conversation lasted 3 hours, I have split it into two episodes so you guys can fully absorb the information that Dr. Ted shares with us.
            In part 1 of this episode we go into health optimization medicine and what that means from a clinical standpoint and at the individual level. We also talk about everything from balancing hormones, balancing the metabolome, epigenetics, and mental health. This is a fully jam-packed hour of learning. Make sure to tune into next week's episode, where Dr. Ted and I actually get into more of the esoteric aspects of health and medicine. We talk a lot about personal development and spiritual health.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - Why chronic diseases are just signs/symptoms of aging
            - How the body is made up of a number of interacting organisms
            - Inter-kingdom crosstalk between bacteria and human cells - organisms can directly influence our DNA
            - How we can use our understanding of epigentics to fine tune our environmental inputs
            - How our microbiota changes based on where we live
            - The concerns behind rising levels of mercury and cadmium in our environment
            - nnEMF exposure and it's influence on the microbiota
            - Endocrine disrupter compounds
            - Why it's important to get your body to a healthly baseline first, before optimizing with "fun biotech"
            - Why you will respond better to nootropics if your neurotransmitters are in balance
            - What healthy brain function and balanced neurotransmitters look like, and what to aim for before trying nootropics.
            - How to use correlative statistics to effectively measure your neurotransmitter levels by looking at your metabolites.
            - The importance of assessing your current levels of vitamins and then supplement accordingly.
            - Why it's important to go to your doctor visits prepared with questions, lab tests, and requests that apply to your individual needs and interests
            - Framing your health as your most valuable asset
            - Understanding that healing and balancing can take time and is not always immediate
            - The Horvath epigenetic clock and telomere age testing -
            Connect with Dr Ted:
            - BioBalance Institute: https://biobalanceinstitute.com/
            - HOMe/HOPe Associate: www.homehope.org
            - Health Optimization Medicine and Practice: www.facebook.com/healthoptimizationmedicine
            - TroScriptions Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions
            Connect with Kayla:
            - Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            - Web: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
            Sponsors:
            The Genius Brand:
            https://thegeniusbrand.com/?rfsn=3471709.90104c
            Listener discount code: BIOCURIOUS
            Biostrap:
            https://biostrap.com/select-your-set?ref=kaylaosterhoff
            Listener discount code: BIOCURIOUS20
            Thrive Probiotics:
            https://justthrivehealth.com/?rfsn=2974814.0ee52f
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            1 hr 9 min
          • 48. Season Finale - BioCurious Origins And Overcoming Addiction
            The season finale of the BioCurious podcast featured yours truly, BioCurious Kayla, and my mama for an episode about the BioCurious podcast origins and my mom’s journey to heal from trauma and addiction.
            Episode highlights:
            - My cultural background and upbringing
            - My educational background and career path that lead to the podcast
            - How I became a biohacker
            - Family traumas passed through generations
            - Living with depression and anxiety
            - Healing from trauma
            - How trauma leads to addiction
            - What rock bottom feels like
            - Rising from the darkness
            - The road to recovery and beyond
            - Support systems for addiction and mental wellbeing
            - Biohacking brain injury
            - Life after addiction
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            1 hr 1 min
          • 47. Health Optimization Medicine With Dr. Scott Sherr
            Health optimization is an emerging field of medicine that focuses on reaching peak performance by optimizing your biology. Today we are lucky enough to have Dr. Scott Sherr on the podcast to teach us about optimizing our personal health and performance. Dr. Scott is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) practitioner with a specialization in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He’s also the cofounder of HOMe-SF, the first HOMe clinic in the United States and is also is the COO of HOMe–USA, a nonprofit company that is creating an online HOMe education for doctors and healthcare practitioners. In addition, he is one of the few Hyperbaric oxygen providers in the country that creates personalized treatment plans for patients that include HOMe as its foundation.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - what health optimization medicine is and how it differs from conventional and functional medicine
            - what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is and how it works
            - the health and healing benefits of hyperbaric oxygen
            - the performance and brain boosting benefits of hyperbaric oxygen
            - how to heal and regrow tissues quickly
            - ways to increase stem cell production
            - how to reverse aging
            - stacking optimization therapies for faster and more effective results
            - normal vs optimal levels of personal lab results
            - how to properly asses your metabolites
            - hormone optimization
            - how to become a certified health optimization practitioner
            - and why fun and play are important for health optimization
            Connect with Dr Scott:
            HOMe links: 
            www.HOMe-SF.co 
            www.homehope.org 
            www.facebook.com/healthoptimizationmedicine
            HBOT links:
            www.IntegrativeHBOT.com 
            https://www.facebook.com/integrativeHBOT/
            (CA) www.hyperbaricmedicalservices.com
            (NY) www.hmshbot.com
            Instagram @drscottsherr
            Connect with Kayla:
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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            1 hr 10 min
          • 46. Health Hacking At Paleo F(x) With Keith Norris
            Today we’re taking a look behind the scenes of the largest paleo platform and event in the world, Paleo f(x), with the cofounder Keith Norris who is also a former athlete, military veteran, and elite strength and conditioning specialist.  He’s also the CEO of Phoenix Equipment Group, LLC, and a founding member of ID Life, a company whose mission is health and lifestyle optimization. Keith also authors one of the top fitness and personal development blogs in the health and wellness sphere, Theory To Practice, and is the author of The Five T’s, the art of goal setting and continual improvement.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - how Paleo f(x) came to be
            - the paleo lifestyle
            - how the paleo diet compares to other diets
            - the problem with any diet
            - the most important aspects of health
            - tips for success in entrepreneurship
            - why willpower alone will not lead you to success
            - how to maximize and leverage limited willpower
            - balancing technology and wellness
            - the best health tech devices
            - the benefits and risks of health data
            - new and exciting offerings from Paleo f(x) this year
            - must-see’s at the 2020 Paleo f(x) show
            - Keith’s surprising morning routine
            - why critical thinking is the basis for optimal health
            - and a lesson we should all take from Bruce Lee!
            Win Paleo F(x) VIP passes: https://www.paleofx.com/vip-giveaway/?a_aid=biocurious&a_bid=b560d668
            Connect with Keith:
            Websites and social media links:
            https://www.paleofx.com/
            https://rockintheidlife.idlife.com/
            http://ancestralmomentum.com/
            https://www.facebook.com/keithnorrisTTP/
            https://twitter.com/KeithNorris
            https://www.instagram.com/theory2practice/
            Keith’s Five Ts ebook:
            http://ancestralmomentum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Five-Ts-Keith-Norris.pdf
            Connect with Kayla:
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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            57 min
          • 45. Keto Medicine With Eric Alber
            When you hear the term keto you probably think of weight loss, but there are also many therapeutic and cognitive benefits of ketones. Today we have an amazing leader in the keto community, Eric Alber, who is a registered nurse and integrative holistic health expert. He is also a special needs parent and advocate for families with special needs children. One of Eric’s 5 daughters was born with a rare syndrome called Smith Magenis (SMS), which shifted his life and career path to finding solutions for his daughter and other families facing SMS.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - What Smith Magenis Syndrome is
            - How to find balance as a parent of a special needs child
            - Natural therapies for SMS
            - Biohacking cognitive disorders
            - Applying lifestyle medicine for epilepsy
            - Strategies for behavioral problems
            - Biohacking sleep
            - Exogenous ketones vs the keto diet
            - Therapeutic applications for ketones
            - Self-care for care takers
            - Innovative solutions for families with special needs children
            - Building communities for SMS families
            - And how to divorce yourself from expectations to live a more joyful life!
            To connect with Eric
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/theketo_rn?igshid=1gor4wfkjkwgi
            Web: https://realhealthwitheric.wixsite.com/betternow
            To learn more about SMS: https://www.prisms.org/
            Get some therapeutic ketones: ericalber.challenge.com
            Win Paleo F(x) VIP passes: https://www.paleofx.com/vip-giveaway/?a_aid=biocurious&a_bid=b560d668
            Connect with Kayla:
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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            55 min
          • 44. Mind Your Mouth With Biological Dentist Dr. Dome
            Today we are talking about holistic dentistry with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz who is a specialist in Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants. He is the President of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology and teaches worldwide to establish consistent biological dentistry as the next level of dentistry. His passion for optimal health, high performance, and nutrition, led him to develop the FOOD DESIGN CONCEPT, and the BONE HEALING PROTOCOL which he uses with his patients to boost the healing process. He also recently published his first book on biological dentistry that will be available in the US in early 2020.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - What biological dentistry is
            - The pitfalls of conventional dentistry
            - Everything you need to know about implants, root canals, and fillings
            - Why amalgam fillings are harmful to your health
            - Why it’s important to have a specially trained dentist remove amalgam fillings
            - The safe way to remove amalgam fillings
            - Why you should never get a root canal
            - Why ceramic implants are the best and safest kind
            - How ozone, stem cells, and good nutrition can supercharge healing
            - Why your mouth microbiome is just as important as your gut microbiome
            - What gingivitis and leaky gut have in common
            - The risks of having metal in your mouth
            - How to find a holistic or biological dentist in your area
            - And why managing stress is the most important biohack of all
            To connect with Dr. Dome
            Clinic: https://www.dnaesthetics.de/?lang=en
            YouTube playlist biological dentistry:
            https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_n8zUekRo6f4zMSpqJChf1b29iZdbeQz
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/drdome1?igshid=bdig0ir4lnhi
            Articles: Biological Dentistry
            Root 2 Disease 
            Metal removal 
            Food Design a. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
            How to successfully place ceramic implants
            PODCAST: Dental Town
            Upcoming US seminar: https://iaoci.com/2020-dr-dominik-nischwitz/
            THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR METALFREE IMPLANTOLOGY:
            https://ismi.me
            His supplement company
            www.supznutrition.com
            Connect with Kayla:
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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            53 min
          • 43. Brain-hacking With Dr. Andrew Hill
            Today’s episode is all about brain-hacking! Dr. Andrew Hill, the founder of Peak Brain Institute, teaches us how we can boost our cognitive function with neurofeedback and brain mapping! He’s a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate with a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA and is best known for his mission to bring brain-hacking technology into mainstream practice. The Peak Brain Institute is community-oriented company that teaches brain-training from a fitness perspective, using EEG Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping to help people achieve their brain performance goals.
            On this episode we discuss:
            - exciting innovations in neuroscience
            - optimizing brain mechanics
            - developing the ability to deeply relax
            - how to easily access creativity
            - what brain maps can tell us
            - the brain and addiction
            - how nerurofeedback can help with recovery
            - healing brain injury
            - attaining peak brain performance
            - re-regulating the brain
            - balancing GABA and glutamate neurotransmitters
            - the difference between brain waves
            - the hypnagogic state
            - performance bottlenecks in the brain
            - how to use brain maps for self experimentation
            - and the morning routine that will boost your brain power!
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            To connect with Dr. Hill
            [Web]: http://peakbraininstitute.com/experience
            [Instagram]: https://instagram.com/peakbrainla?igshid=1sauo9ceq5s8u
            Connect with Kayla:
            Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd
            [Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
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            1 hr 2 min

          About BioCurious

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          Welcome to the Biocurious podcast where you are encouraged to be curious about your biology! Discover secrets of your biology, explore evidence-based biohacks, and learn tangible holistic health…

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