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Lucas and Brion sit down with Ben Bush to learn about the underground world of Kava Kava bars, where deals are struck, the women are deadly, and everyone goes home relaxed

Notes:

Lacuna Kava Bar: https://lacunakavabar.com/

Self Hacked Kava: https://selfhacked.com/blog/health-benefits-kava/

Kava Kava and Liver Damage: https://www.livestrong.com/article/403802-kava-kava-and-liver-damage/

Kava: more evidence it does not cause liver harm: http://kava.guru/kava-news/kava-does-not-cause-liverdamage/

The ban on kava and the bogus liver damage scare: https://reset.me/story/the-ban-on-kava-and-the-bogus-liver-damage-scare/

10 Facts about Kava: https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/10-facts-to-know-about-kava/

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Georgi Dinkov is a computer scientist with a passion for biochemistry and the ideas of Ray Peat. He has read thousands of studies and opened his own successful online supplement store. No one knows biochemistry and the metabolism quite like Georgi. We celebrate our 50th episode with an extra long, nutrition packed interview for your pleasure.

In this episode, he shares results from studies that he himself has funded in defiance of the established medical research field.

He talks about cancer, the breakdown of trust in science, dental health, Michael Phelps, Methylene Blue, Testosterone, and more.

Notes:

Cortinon Info: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/cortinon-liquid-progesterone-dhea-mix.21382/

John Ioannidis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ioannidis

Why Most Published Research Findings are False: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124

John Ioannidis Science is Broken Vox Interview

https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8034143/john-ioannidis-interview

Lies, Damn Lies, and Medical Science: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/11/lies-damned-lies-and-medical-science/308269/

Beware those Scientific Studies, Most are Wrong: https://phys.org/news/2018-07-beware-scientific-studiesmost-wrong.html

Exercise (Endurance) is Bad for Your Oral Health: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/exercise-endurance-is-bad-for-your-oral-health.4850/

London 2012 Athletes had Bad Teeth: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-24298109

Thyroid Function During Early Life and Dental Development: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/thyroid-function-during-early-life-and-dental-development.27891/

DHT May Treat Prostate Cancer: http://haidut.me/?p=583

Drostanolone (A DHT Isomer) May Treat Prostate Cancer: http://haidut.me/?p=472

DHT Prevents Prostate Cancer: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/dht-prevents-prostate-cancer-and-may-even-treat-it.20341/

Cancer Paradox: Testosterone Treats Prostate Cancer: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/cancer-paradox-testosterone-treats-prostate-cancer.5579/

Another Confirmation that DHT treats Prostate Cancer: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/another-confirmation-that-testosterone-can-treat-prostate-cancer.13882/#post-193270

Georgi’s Store: http://www.idealabsdc.com/

Georgi’s Research Chemical Store: http://www.idealabsdc.com/lab/

Georgi’s preferred Milk: https://www.organicvalley.coop/products/milk/ultra-filtered-milk/ultra-filtered-chocolate-milk-ultra-pasteurized-56-oz/

Methylene Blue Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylene_blue#History

Methylene Blue Thread: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/methylene-blue.5344/#post-62810

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Ken Lassesen is a citizen scientist and software engineer who runs several websites catering to the microbiome and people with chronic disease.

Throughout his life, he has contracted CFS four times, and put it into remission using strategies to alter the gut microbiome each time. After reading thousands of studies, he claims that shifting the microbiome is the best model to explain symptoms associated with a host of chronic illnesses

His websites use AI to analyze your unique microbiome and suggest changes to nudge you in a healthier direction. There are many testimonials from people using his site and getting positive results with CFS, Lyme, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, brain fog, insomnia, and many other conditions.

Notes:

Ken’s CFS Remission: https://cfsremission.com/

Ken’s Microbiome AI Website: https://microbiomeprescription.com/Home/Index

Ken’s AI Website Blog/Tutorial: https://microbiomeprescription.wordpress.com/

Ken’s Tutorial Videos: https://microbiomeprescription.wordpress.com/videos/

Ken’s old site: http://lassesen.com/cfids/

Good and Bad Antibiotics: https://cfsremission.com/2013/12/26/why-jadins-antibiotics-protocol-usually-work-pasteur-institute-got-the-solution-right-and-the-explanation-wrong/

Microbiome Testing Companies: https://microbiomeprescription.wordpress.com/your-microbiome-is-unique-to-you/16s-microbiome-tests/16s-providers/

American Gut: http://humanfoodproject.com/americangut/

Thryve Inside: https://www.thryveinside.com/

Olawell: https://account.olawell.com/user/register

Xenogene: http://www.xenogene.es/en/home/

Buy Mutaflor: https://feelgoodnatural.com/shop/mutaflor/mutaflor-sale-60-caps-30-days-supply/?c=e6574c964bd7

Buy Symbioflor 2: https://www.paulsmarteurope.com/symbioflor-2-tropfen-drops-50ml-bottle/

Buy Symbioflor 1: https://www.paulsmarteurope.com/symbioflor-1-tropfen-drops-50ml/

Buy Miyarisan: https://amzn.to/2GpCCrf

The Gut Club on Facebook (coupon: THEGUTCLUB20): https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGutClubStoolTestDiscussionGroup/

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Lucas and Brion delve into an illegal probiotic. Once again, Europe is embracing old health technologies outlawed in the US. This probiotic has 100 years of results for IBS and Ulcerative Colitis, and we will tell you how to get it and use it.

Notes:

Review of Mutaflor for Ulcerative Colitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4917610/#!po=17.0455

Mutaflor Probiotic and Ulcerative Colitis: https://www.probiotics-lovethatbug.com/mutaflor.html

Mutaflor Double Blind Study for IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22130826/

Mutaflor Safe in children as young as 11: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18810672/

Lipopolysaccharides Self Hacked: https://content.selfdecode.com/lipopolysaccharides/

Great FAQ on Mutaflor: http://mutaflor.sg/wp/faqs/

E-coli probiotic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5063008/

Mutaflor will not bloat you: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712634/

Mutaflor can treat constipation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7815986/

Mutaflor can help liver disease parameters: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16722152/

Mutaflor given to 5 day old babies had less pathogenic bacteria then controls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9129791/

Mutaflor powerful against Candida and other infections: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/9239462/

Buy Mutaflor Here: https://feelgoodnatural.com/shop/mutaflor/mutaflor-sale-60-caps-30-days-supply/?c=e6574c964bd7

Mouse Study 1: https://source.wustl.edu/2019/03/probiotic-bacteria-evolve-inside-mices-gi-tracts/

Mouse Study 2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2525753/

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Lucas and Brion talk about some interesting news from Matt Stone and a new study showing why dogs really do help us emotionally.

Notes:

Blue Zones Bullshit: https://180degreehealth.com/blue-zones-bullshit/

Contagious emotions: Study suggests dogs mirror owner’s stress levels: https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-01-02-contagious-emotions-study-suggests-dogs-mirror-owners-stress-levels.html

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

This is by far the most comprehensive interview I have done on how to be the healthiest you can be.

Travis Burch was sick for 8 years "Muscle weakness. Brain fog. Debilitating fatigue. Couldn’t sleep. Couldn’t digest food well. Couldn’t concentrate on anything. Extremely low body temperature. Days of recovery after the smallest physical effort."

Through constant research he turned his health around, and now shares his knowledge through blog posts, with his members, and with coaching clients. He has several pillars of health he has narrowed down from his experiences that will help everyone live a fuller and healthier life.

Travis' Website: www.travisburch.com

Coaching with Travis: travisburch.com/coaching

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

Smoking sucks...but Nicotine...ehh might not be so bad

Notes:

What is POTS?: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia#1

Benefits of Nicotine: https://www.nootropedia.com/benefits-of-nicotine/

Nicotine, The Wonder Drug: https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/nicotine-the-wonder-drug\

Self Hacked Nicotine: https://selfhacked.com/blog/28-proven-health-benefits-nicotine-4-potential-risks/

Ugh Fields: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/EFQ3F6kmt4WHXRqik/ugh-fields

Immunosuppressive and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Nicotine Administered by Patch in an Animal Model: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC404586/

Is Nicotine All Bad?: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-nicotine-all-bad/

Is Nicotine Bad for you? : https://veppocig.com/pages/is-nicotine-bad-for-you/

Twins who smoke: https://www.trueactivist.com/this-is-what-7-smoker-vs-non-smoker-identical-twins-look-like-after-years-of-lighting-up/

Benefits of Nicotine Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1859921

Monster Thread on Nicotine Effects: https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/nicotine-through-a-peat-prism.9898/

Nicotine increases insulin sensitivity in Mice: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3520975/

Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotinic_acetylcholine_receptor

The Dangers of Quitting Smoking by Eric Berg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQP3Gq-IGbA

Products:

Nicotine Patch: https://amzn.to/38WDIXF

Nicotine Lozenge: https://amzn.to/2REzVbW

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Testosterone Replacement Therapy is gaining popularity with many advocates and detractors. Lucas and Brion explore the evolutionary basis for testosterone and how that can inform your choice on whether to get on TRT

Notes:

Testosterone prescribing in the United States, 2002-2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6396809/

Danish Study on Lowering T levels: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/92/12/4696/2597312#52560365

The He Hormone, 2000 New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/02/magazine/the-he-hormone.html

Testicle Shrinkage: https://www.thebodywellusa.com/will-taking-testosterone-make-testicles-shrink/

Testosterone Therapy and anabolic steroids: https://thinksteroids.com/steroid-profiles/testosterone/

TRT shuts down production of Pregnenolone and other upstream metabolites: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0022473185902572?via%3Dihub

Supplementing Pregnenolone: https://www.testosteronewisdom.com/pregnenolone-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-precursor-hormone/

Forum thread on suppression: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/anabolic-steroids-and-trt-decrease-shbg-dhea-pregnenolone-and-progesterone-in-men.3990/

T Trials showing Plaque Build Up: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/21/515456194/does-testosterone-improve-older-mens-health-it-depends

Evolutionary Psychology Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology

More Boy Children After War: https://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-12/why-does-war-breed-more-boys/

Ghengis Khan’s 16 Million Children: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/09/genghis-khan/

NY Times Is There Anything Good about Men: https://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/20/is-there-anything-good-about-men-and-other-tricky-questions/

Low Free Testosterone Predicts Mortality from Cardiovascular Disease: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/97/1/179/2833341

Benefits and Risks of TRT: https://www.excelmale.com/trt-benefits-vs-risks/

The Testosterone Scam the Kills Healthy Men: https://www.healthscamsexposed.com/2014/03/the-testosterone-scam-that-kills-healthy-men/

Testosterone linked to shorter male lifespan: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/testosterone-linked-to-shorter-male-lifespan/news-story/539c29145e7b98692c176e182ee4f777

Testosterone Levels Drop after having kids: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/234266.php#1

Low Testosterone and Suicide: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23893672

Lower Testosterone causing suicide?: https://www.1st-man.com/low-testosterone-male-suicide/

Silent Epidemic of Male Suicide: https://www.bcmj.org/articles/silent-epidemic-male-suicide

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Tim Berzins gives a great interview in this episode. We talk about why regular weight loss strategies fail, and how to modify intermittent fasting to be less stressful and more effective.

Notes:

Amplified Vitality Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjo9s34i85o3lVOIENT3IQ

Amplified Vitality Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amplifiedvitality

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifiedvitality/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timberzins/

Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Lucas and Brion talk all things dental health. We give you two protocols you can follow to get those cavities filling in, and gums in tip top shape.

Notes:

Dr. Gerard Judd Protocol: https://www.healingteethnaturally.com/dr-gerard-f-judd-dental-researcher.html

Good Teeth from Birth to Death: https://archive.org/details/GoodTeethBirthToDeathGerardJudd/page/n1

Glycerin 2005 Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16268396

Dr. Ellie’s Protocol PDF: https://issuu.com/zellies/docs/zellies-cmcsbooklet?mode=window

Dr. Ellie’s Website: https://drellie.com/

Calcium Therapy Institute: https://www.calciumtherapy.com/

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