Health Hackd Podcast

This episode is Part 1 of the Carnivore Diet excursion, where we’ll break down what the Carnivore Diet is, the premise behind it, and the research around it. Then next week, in Part 2, we’ll be sharing our personal experience on the Carnivore Diet after eating only meat for 30 days!

In today's episode, we'll look at the two fundamental beliefs of Carnivore Diet advocates:

1. Plants contain a handful of chemical compounds that could be harmful to us.
2. “Nose-to-tail” animal products are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

While these may seem like outlandish, counterintuitive concepts, we ask that you enter this realm of research with an open and curious mind, and most of all, enjoy the journey through the Carnivore maze!

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Resources:

• Genotoxic effects of crude juices from Brassica vegetables\
• Health benefits and possible risks of brccoli – An overview 
• Concentrations of thiocyanate in human plasma and associated potential risk for hypothyroidism
• Role of dietary iodine and cruciferous vegetables in thyroid cancer
• Oxalates in Plants:From Self-Defence to Phytoremediation
• Clinical and Pathological Findings in Fatal Plant Oxalosis
• Oxalates in Chaga – A Potential Health Threat
• "Green Smoothie Cleanse" Causing Acute Oxalate Nephropathy
• Peanut-induced acute oxalate nephropathy with acute kidney injury
• Contribution of dietary oxalate to urinary oxalate excretion
• Oxalate, inflammasome, and progression of kidney disease
• Medical and Dietary Therapy for Kidney Stone Prevention
• Clinical Practice Calcium Kidney Stones
• Zonulin, regulation of tight junctions, and autoimmune diseases
• Remission/Cure of Autoimmune Diseases by a Lectin Limite Diet
• Studies on the bioavailability of zinc in man
• Bioavailability of calcium and its absorption inhibitors in raw and cooked green leafy vegetables

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Since the 1950’s we’ve been told that high cholesterol causes heart disease, therefore, we should maintain a low cholesterol diet by avoiding high cholesterol foods - eggs, red meat, and dairy. We’re here to tell you, 70 years later, what we’ve been told about cholesterol simply is not true!

Today, dive deep into cholesterol and heart health by looking at: 

• The importance of cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides
• When did cholesterol become "bad"?
• Why total cholesterol and LDL is not the problem
• HDL and Triglycerides as an indicator of heart disease
• The myth about dietary cholesterol
• Our blood results (after eating only meat for 30 days)
• How to improve your heart health

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Resources:

• Nikolai N. Anichkov and His Theory of Atherosclerosis
• The Framingham Study (1948)
• Factors of risk in the development of coronary heart disease—six year follow-up experience: the Framingham study
• High Density Lipoprotein As a Protective Factor Against Coronary Heart Disease
• Lack of an association or an inverse association between low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and mortality in the elderly: a systematic review
• LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature
• Association of triglyceride to high density lipoprotein ratio with global cardiac microcalcification to evaluate subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in non-diabetic individuals
• Low Levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Mortality Outcomes in Non-Statin Users 
• Study of 541 hospitals with 136,905 admissions for heart attacks
• High Density Lipoprotein As a Protective Factor Against Coronary Heart Disease 
• Triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol ratio. Predictive value for CHD severity and new-onset heart failure
• High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Four prospective American studies 
• High Ratio of Triglycerides to HDL-Cholesterol Predicts Extensive Coronary Disease 
• New Guidelines by the American Heart Association

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Our guest today is Dr. Jordan Burns, a soon-to-be father, stoic, doctor of Chiropractic and owner of ProWellness Chiropractic in Fishers, Indiana.

Our discussion with Dr. Burns goes far beyond the medical practices of Chiropractic care. We explore the powerful affects of implementing a healthy daily routine, the significant impact our mindset (and mental health) affects our physical health, and the key to living long and living well.

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We're switching things up in this episode! Instead of diving into a specific topic, we're going to share how all the health topics we've discussed in the past play a role in our own daily lives. We get asked a lot about our diet, supplements, routine, etc. so we thought we'd take an episode to dig into just that.

We'll share a little bit about our personal lives and what drew us into this maze of health. Then we'll discuss what we do on a daily basis for our personal fitness, nutrition, recovery, and mindset. We'll even talk about our own weak spots when it comes to food. 

Although we won't be exploring any scientific research today, we hope you get something beneficial out of this episode!

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We are excited to announce our very first guest! Today we sit down with the founder and owner of The Recovery Room, Konnie Komarovsky.

The Recovery Room is the one stop shop to help you recover from soreness, injury, surgery, or and any other physical or mental stressors your may have. Their locations are stocked with some of the best wellness equipment on the market, including:

• Cryotherapy
• Red light therapy
• Normatec
• Game Ready
• NeuroSpa

...all of which we dive into with Konnie on today's episode. 

If you're in the Indianapolis area, be sure to stop by either their Carmel location or Westfield location. Konnie and his team were generous enough to host the Rats for a week and we had a blast!

Your can find out more at: https://www.recoveryroomusa.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Do you use a deodorant or antiperspirant? Do you know what ingredients make up that magical deodorizer that you put under your arm every day? 

Similar to nutrition, where it's important to understand what you're putting IN your body, when it comes to body care products, it's very important to understand what you're putting ON your body. The skin is very absorbent, so carefully discerning which products you use daily can be a contributing factor to your overall health & wellness. 

In this episode, we take a look at the 5 most common ingredients that appear in underarm care products, what harm those chemicals could bring, and some natural alternatives to the artificial deodorants and antiperspirants.  

• Schmidt's
• Tom's
• Native
• Lume
• Routine
• Little Seed Farm
• Crystal

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Resources:

• Aluminium, antiperspirants and breast cancer
• Antiperspirant Use and the Risk of Breast Cancer
• An earlier age of breast cancer diagnosis related to more frequent use of antiperspirants/deodorants and underarm shaving
• Aluminium chloride promotes anchorage-independent growth in human mammary epithelial cells
• Hyperaluminemia in a Woman Using an Aluminum-Containing Antiperspirant for 4 Years
• In vitro study of absorption of aluminum from antiperspirants through human skin
• Use of Underarm Cosmetic Products in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer
• American Cancer Society on Antiperspirants
• Aluminum and Alzheimer's disease: after a century of controversy, is there a plausible link?
• Parabens can enable hallmarks and characteristics of cancer in human breast epithelial cells
• Urinary concentrations of environmental phenols and their associations with breast cancer incidence
• Urinary Paraben Concentrations and Ovarian Aging among Women from a Fertility Center
• Triclosan and antimicrobial resistance in bacteria: an overview

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If you've spent any time in the health & fitness community on social media, you may have come across the term "biohacking". While often used, it's rarely defined. In the words of Dave Asprey, biohacking is "The art and science of changing the environment outside of you and inside of you so you have full control of your biology, to allow you to upgrade your body, mind, and your life."

Today, we run through some of the most basic forms of biohacking, as well as some of the more advanced biohacks that people are experimenting with to upgrade their body. And finally, we cover a few futuristic biohacks that are reminiscent of a Black Mirror episode.

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Resources:

• Article: How biohackers are trying to upgrade their brains, their bodies — and human nature
• Article: A Biohacker Regrets Publicly Injecting Himself With CRISPR
• Article: Elon Musk’s Neuralink is neuroscience theater

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When it comes to exercise, we often encounter barriers that prevent us from making it happen on a regular basis, despite the known-benefits of a regular workout routine. In this episode, we break down some common obstacles to exercise and also walk through some basic steps on how to overcome them:

• No knowledge (7:46) - Where do I begin?
• No ability (21:20) - What if I'm injured (21:33), sick (31:01), or have a chronic illness (33:38)?
• No gym (38:05) - What if I don't have equipment? 
• No motivation (44:53) - What if I don't feel like working out?
• No time (48:36) - What if I don't have the time?

Whether you've never set foot in a gym, or you're someone who has worked out ever day for the past ten years, we hope you get something out of this!

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Resources:

• Article: What is fitness?
• Article: Types of Exercise Injuries
• Study: Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery
• Study: Effects of foam rolling on performance and recovery: A systematic review of the literature to guide practitioners on the use of foam rolling
• Study: Febrile Illness in the Athlete
• Study: Exercise and Respiratory Tract Viral Infections
• Article: How to Exercise with Chronic Illness (And When You Shouldn’t)

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Most people experience some form of occasional anxiety in daily life, whether it be due to an issue at work, relationship tension, or an upcoming exam. However, a percentage of the population experience much more frequent, intense moments of fear and panic that fall under the category of "anxiety disorder". These feelings of stress, anxiety, panic, and fear exist on a spectrum, with some people experiencing them briefly, while others experience them chronically, and everything in-between.

Medical News Bulletin recently published an article titled "Alternative treatment for anxiety", where they examined recent studies on a powerful apoptogenic herb that has shown evidence of reducing the symptoms of anxiety and stress in certain people. 

Adaptogens have been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years but they've had a resurgence recently. In this episode, we look at one particular adaptogenic herb and how it may impact the body's response to stress and anxiety.

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Resources:

• Medical News Bulletin - Alternative treatment for anxiety
• A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults
• An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
• An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha

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CBD oil. CBD coffee. CBD energy drinks. CBD gummies. CBD topical cream....the CBD industry has obviously experienced a huge spike in popularity in recent years, finding its way into a number of products on the store shelves. You've probably seen CBD shops around town and have probably been approached by people who are now CBD distributors. Claimed benefits for this Cannabis-based oil include improvements in:

• Inflammation & Pain Management
• Stress & Anxiety 
• Sleep 
• Cancer 

But what does the scientific evidence say about these claims? This week, we break down this increasingly-popular supplement by exploring the world of Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and of course, Cannabidiol (i.e. CBD). We share the results of our experiment with a high-quality CBD oil and provide some guidance on what to look for before purchasing a CBD supplement.

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Resources:

• State Medical Marijuana Laws
• Endocannabinoid System
• Elevating AE) by Targeting FAAH and the FABPs
• Association of Cannabinoid Administration With Experimental Pain in Healthy Adults
• Efficacy of Cannabis-Based Medicines for Pain Management: A Systematic Review
• Sativex in the management of multiple sclerosis-related spasticity
• Cannabinoids to relieve pain in patients with malignant diseases
• A Cross-Sectional Study of Cannabidiol Users
• Cannabinoids vs. Placebo on Persistent Post-surgical Pain Following TKA: A Pilot RCT
• Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series
• Hypnotic and antiepileptic effects of cannabidiol
• Effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on regional cerebral blood flow
• Cannabidiol reduces the anxiety induced by simulated public speaking in treatment-naïve social phobia patients
• Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
• CBD for cancer: Everything you need to know
• Labeling Accuracy of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online

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