Physionic

In this episode, we cover a study investigating if 4 different artificial sweeteners (Sucralose, RebA, Saccharin, and Aspartame) cause weight gain, insulin issues, spikes in blood sugar, cravings, and more.

In this episode, we'll be looking at a brief clinical trial looking at coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubiquinone) and its affect on migraines in clinically evaluated migraine sufferers. If CoQ10 works, how much was used? How beneficial is it? Are there caveats? All that and more is covered here.

In this episode, we'll be diving into a study investigating the role intermittent fasting has on a series of health markers, but specifically on cholesterol and blood pressure - it's not all good news, or is it?

In this episode, I discuss a meta-analysis looking into the associations between animal and plant based proteins, as well as total protein, and their relationships to cancer, cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, etc.), and overall mortality. Is plant protein superior?

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a friend and microbiome researcher Bern Monari on to educate us on the microbiome and the research therein. I hope this podcast ends up interesting, because I certainly found it to be, and Bern adds quite a bit to my knowledge of the matter. Enjoy!

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a fellow researcher and class mate David Rach on the podcast to discuss his experience as a participant in a CoVID-19 vaccine trial. However, not only that, he is getting his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, so he was able to discuss some of the science behind vaccine development, as well as the preliminary results of the trial he was in.

In this episode, we'll be taking a look at some information on fiber, but more poignantly focused on stomach bloating and how it relates to fiber, as well as some things to consider to lower bloating from the lack or incorrect fiber intake.

In this episode, I go on a monologue wherein I discuss the various ways skin can be damaged and become unhealthy before diving into a few habits and ingredients that have been known to aid in replenishing the health and youth of our skin.

In this episode, I decided to dedicate some time to discussing the brand new reports that a woman suffering from sickle cell anemia has been effectively cured of the disease that would have continued to ruin her life moving forward. The cure wasn't a drug, but the first time use of genetic engineering to cure the disease. Pretty brilliant work on all involved.

In this episode, I discuss two topics. First, we go into how to change the intensity variable when building an effective at home workout program for muscle growth, muscle maintenance, and muscle tone. Secondly, we dive into a bit of cancer and how cancer can "hide" or protect itself against chemotherapies - how does it return?