Chagrin & Tonic Podcast

Is nicotine itself causing stunted growth in teenagers or is it all the other nasty stuff in cigarettes?  Dr. Jay answers this question using the latest science, along with information about growth plates, genes involved in stronger bones, and much more!

Today, Dr. Jay discusses how to utilize you 23andme genetic data to learn about your muscle type in terms of power versus endurance exercise.  The focus is on powerful, explosive movement, like sprinting, and how the majority of people have power genes versus endurance.  Also, when eccentric movements should be utilized is discussed, isometric holds, and flexibility it terms of DNA!

Dr. Anthony Jay (#DRJ) gets into the weeds regarding the weed...#stevia. Is it estrogenic, acting like estrogen and reducing fertility? Is it harmful? Is stevia good? Lots of questions, lots of animal research, loads of important conclusions!

Does cannabis cause "psychosis"?  How is THAT defined?  Are you psychotic?  What about paranoia?  And can you have genes that are easily identified that determine your disposition to becoming paranoid from marijuana?

Can cannabis cause schizophrenia?  Many researchers say yes.  Is the data solid or is it mathematical gymnastics.  And CBD can protect against schizophrenia?! 

Cannabis is touted as a drug in part because it's "addictive".  Is it though?  What are the genetic variations and caveats here?

CBD has amazing benefits.  Which ones are scientifically validated?  And why is flax beneficial to health in many cases, even though it has so much estrogenic impact?

Since cannabis smoke acts like estrogen in humans, how does that impact men and women?  What about boys and girls!?  Joe Rogan talks frequently about motivation.  Can cannabis destroy male motivation?  When, where, why?

We've known since 1983 marijuana can act like estrogen in the human body.  What improvements, in more recent years, have we made in understanding the ramifications of this health information?  And how are teens impacted?

Preservatives in laundry detergent are important.  If they're not present, bacteria invade and destroy the detergent.  Key enzymes are especially tasty to bacteria.  Are the common laundry detergent chemicals toxic?  Hint: yes.  What do you do?