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Does the thought of using castor oil conjure up images of childhood nightmares, frantic trips to the bathroom, or maybe even torture? Castor oil has a surprisingly bad reputation, and on today’s podcast, we’re going to learn about its many topical and oral uses as well as the history and the research that has proven it to be an effective and safe option for healing.

I’m joined today by Dr. Marisol Teijero, “Queen of the Thrones” to discuss what she calls a nearly magical healing oil. We examine castor oil as an option for everything from resetting and relaxing your body daily to reversing irritable bowel syndrome and improving gut health. If you’ve been searching for a way to better support your overall health, this episode is an excellent place to learn about Dr. Teijero’s five pillars of health and the supporting role castor oil plays in each one.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today’s topic is castor oil, its misconceptions and its effects on your gut health.

[2:10] Dr. C introduces Dr. Marisol Teijero, who clears up misconceptions about ricin, a protein and natural poison found in castor beans.

[7:23] An overview of ricinoleic acid, forming a metabolite in the small intestine, and the history of castor oil as both a healing medicine and a torture device.

[13:00] Modern uses of castor oil and the scientific studies that have confirmed castor oil packs work as an effective alternative for relieving constipation to conventional laxatives.

[18:06] Dr. Teijero’s three-step castor oil pack process and it’s healing properties.

[22:50] The importance of training our bodies into a relaxed state, which can be enhanced with castor oil packs, and an overview of the application of a castor oil pack.

[29:55] The first of the five pillars of castor oil pack benefits is improved digestion and elimination including relaxation to reduce leaky gut.

[31:52] Additional castor oil benefit pillars include improved antioxidant status, increased dopamine, limiting malabsorption of fats and reducing abdomen inflammation.

[37:13] The positive effect of castor oil packs on our microbiome and the reset it creates on by breaking down biome film.

[41:45] The number one way consumers can ensure quality when purchasing castor oil.

[45:02] Summarizing the simplicity and the effectiveness of castor oil packs and training your body to be its healthiest, best self.

[47:29] Do you have a topic you’d like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.

 

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