Episode 88 hosts Dr Michael Barnish (Head of Genetics & Nutrition for REVIV Global)

REVIV are the global leaders in intravenous therapies and vitamin injections.

We explore Dr Barnish's journey into functional medicine before untangling the topic of intravenous (IV) infusions. We'll explore the history of the treatments, what commonly goes into them, what they are used for and address some of the controversies surrounding IV nutrition.

0:00 Introduction 1:04 Meet Dr Michael Barnish 3:19 Functional Medicine Journey 5:16 Limits of Traditional Healthcare 9:44 Defining Functional Medicine 11:56 Training and Evidence Gaps 14:01 Ongoing Learning and Research 16:30 Collaboration in Wellness Fields 18:16 Role at Revive Clinics 23:53 Rise of IV Therapy 27:02 Preventative Health Focus 30:22 Origins of IV Therapy 33:44 Safety and Franchise Model 37:39 Typical IV Patients 41:39 Wellness and Symptom Support 45:36 IV vs Oral Supplements 48:05 Absorption Explained 51:43 Supporting Lifestyle Changes 57:32 Common IV Ingredients 1:01:04 Vitamin C Role 1:03:30 Glutathione Benefits 1:07:48 Myers Cocktail Explained 1:12:19 NAD Therapy Overview 1:16:00 Safety and Evidence 1:19:56 Monitoring Higher Risk Supplements 1:22:22 Conditions Treated 1:25:07 Inflammation and Disease 1:27:43 Long Term Lifestyle Health 1:30:37 Marketing and Regulation 1:33:59 Consultation and Screening 1:36:53 Treatment Process 1:39:25 Duration and Aftercare 1:42:10 Side Effects and Risks 1:44:30 Managing Complications 1:48:40 Cancer Treatment Debate 1:53:30 Vitamin Toxicity 1:55:45 Treatment Costs 2:00:30 Future of Preventative Care 2:03:05 Wrap Up

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