Did you know that some people believe drinking your own pee can boost your health?
Urine therapy, an ancient practice, is said to help detoxify the body, strengthen the immune system, and improve skin conditions. Proponents claim that it can provide natural antibodies, hormones, and nutrients that may be lost through urination.
While this practice is controversial and lacks strong scientific backing, it's been used in various cultures for centuries as a form of alternative healing. Learn more about this topic in today's episode on 'Urine Therapy'.
Meet our guest
Darlene Teahen earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Business from Mount Allison University in 1997. After a life-changing event in 1998, she became a volunteer firefighter & First Responder, which sparked her interest in holistic health.
Motivated by her daughter’s health challenges & preventable illnesses in her community, she researched alternative treatments & nutrition, leading to her family’s improved health. Darlene then pursued a career as a Naturopathic Practitioner, earning a Doctorate in Holistic Health, & is now working on her PhD in Natural Medicine.
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Urine is full of stem cells & is pushed out of allopathic medicine since it can’t be patentedAll body fluids are "dirty," but urine comes from a different system, containing hormones, vitamins, & minerals, making it homeopathicEven with a UTI, urine can benefit you due to its homeopathic properties—plasma ultrafiltrate is more sterile than bloodHealthier plasma leads to healthier cells & body; urine is essentially plasmaMany consumer products, including creams & medications, are derived from urineUrine therapy has shown consistent improvements, including reduced inflammation, better sleep, lower stress, improved heart rate, & oxygen levelsHeavy metals are primarily eliminated through feces, aided by chelators like chlorophyll or zeoliteUrine contains hormones, neurotransmitters, peptides, & bioactive compounds in the exact amounts your body needsBoth men & women face hormonal imbalances, but often men don’t notice it, mistaking issues like hair loss & ED as aging, which is often due to imbalanceHormonal imbalances aren’t normal; menopause doesn’t have to involve suffering if everything is balancedAged urine is stronger & richer in stem cells, but may cause a deeper reactionEpisode Highlights
5:45 The Controversial Way to Heal Your Body
12:10 The Research Behind Urine Therapy
20:13 Health Benefits of Urine Therapy
26:33 Debunking Myths About Urine Therapy
40:16 Practical Ways to Get Started with Urine Therapy
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