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Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Should doctors make massive health recommendations based on weak evidence? It seems strange, but one of the most controversial points in a healthy diet is also one of the most essential — protein has been villainized for too long and is the topic of today's myth-busting episode.

I'm joined today by return-podcast guest Gabrielle Lyon, a fellowship-trained physician and expert in nutritional science and geriatrics to discuss the facts about protein. We talk about the data surrounding the claims that red meat contributes to obesity, is linked to cancer, and has a negative environmental impact. Dr. Lyon shares the truth about protein, including ideal protein intake amounts and the reason that our bodies will continue to crave calories until our protein needs are met.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is red meat and the dangers, data, and environmental impact surrounding it.

[2:25] The meta-analysis that proved no one actually needs to reduce the 2 ounces of red meat they eat each day.

[5:45] Relative and absolute risk as it is associated with eating red meat, and the dangers of making health recommendations on weak evidence.

[9:17] The health benefits of eating red meat, one of the top OG superfoods, include B-12, zinc, and iron, and the need for randomized controlled trials in diet recommendations.

[12:56] The history of humans consuming red meat for the last 2.5 billion years and the big picture for cancer risks associated with animal proteins.

[17:50] What is the actual environmental impact of our dietary choices when consuming red meat?

[20:00] The moral duty doctors have to share the truth and debunk the myths surrounding red meat.

[24:02] Dr. C. dives deep into the information surrounding linoleic acid and proteins in dietary intake.

[26:39] The biggest issue that Dr. Lyon sees in her clinic is not excess red meat intake specifically, but excess caloric intake in general. She offers guidelines for ideal protein and overall dietary intake to achieve optimal health.

[32:50] The benefits of food tracking to set a baseline for your dietary needs.

[35:50] Do we just need to eat more vegetables to achieve optimal health? Our bodies will continue craving calories until we meet our protein needs, and Dr. Lyon explains why.

[38:44] Dr. Lyon concludes the interview with a simple stance — there is no evidence that red meat is bad.

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Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Sit up straight! Posture is incredibly important, but not in the ways you might think. Done well, you can enjoy the benefits of correct posture and movement without adding any additional exercises to your already busy day. From wearing the right shoes and hanging from your arms to doing the dishes the right way, today's guest shares simple and doable ways to improve your posture and eliminate your pain.

I'm joined today by Aaron Alexander, manual therapist, movement coach, author of The Align Method and expert in all things movement and biomechanics. Aaron debunks the myths surrounding posture and back pain and explains the consequences of limiting our body's natural ability for movement. He offers simple ways that anyone can incorporate better movement into their daily routine that doesn't require additional exercise or pushing yourself any harder than you do right now. His recommended movement exercises simply require moving your body in the most beneficial ways possible. If you've been looking for a solution to your neck or back pain, this conversation is going to shed light on the topic that you may have never considered before.

Key Takeaways:

[1:11] Today's topic is posture — do you really need to sit up straight to save yourself from back pain?

[2:08] Aaron Alexander dives into the research that examines the relationship between stress and back pain.

[5:38] Aaron shares his initial motivation for building muscle and the chronic pain and anxiety he dealt with as a result of neglecting his integrative health.

[7:10] The language we use and the limits effect it can have on the abilities of our bodies.

[10:20] The consequences of limiting postural movement and the role that muscle memory unintentionally plays in our reaction to life events.

[17:58] There is value in becoming less rigid and more flexible in life when dealing with anxiety, stress, and weight issues.

[20:17] Finding internal contentment will increase your satisfaction with life experiences in the external world.

[23:34] Ways you can integrate more intentional movement into your everyday life, without doing any additional physical exercise.

[29:02] The correlation between foot issues and back pain, and the health disasters that can result from wearing the wrong shoes.

[30:41] How long will it take to integrate and benefit from the 5 movement principles listed in Aaron's book?

[34:41] Living in the moment is the ultimate goal of the align method, and Aaron shares his goal of creating a life that includes the more desirable meta-experience.

[36:06] How often do you hang from your arms? Aaron highlights the physical benefits of hanging in order to relieve shoulder pain.

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The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life by Aaron Alexander

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Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Every 90 minutes someone in the United States loses their battle with ALS. A myth by absence, and often left undiagnosed, neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS leave a devastating wake. Common neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and today's topic, ALS or Lou Gerhig's disease. The diagnosis is often considered a death sentence, and my guest today is working hard to change that.

I'm joined by Dr. Shelena Lalji, founder of the Dr. Shel Wellness and Aesthetic Center, OB/GYN, and ALS expert by both her personal experience and professional mission. Dr. Shel shares the indirect, unclear, and all-consuming journey that eventually led her husband to receive the devastating ALS diagnosis. She highlights some of the greatest myths surrounding neurodegenerative diseases, including root causes and the triggering events that can cause the disease to manifest itself. She also shares the studies that offer hope for slowing down, halting, or perhaps even reversing the effects of ALS. If you or any of your loved ones have been touched by the shocking diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease, I know that my conversation with Dr. Shelena Lalji will offer the direction you need and greater hope for healing.

Key Takeaways:

[1:11] Today's topic is the myths surrounding neurodegenerative diseases.

[2:08] Dr. C introduces Dr. Shelena Lalji, who has been personally affected by the quiet destruction of neurodegenerative diseases.

[6:00] The moment that Dr. Shel's husband told her he has ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

[9:00] The devastating process that neurodegenerative diseases take patients and their family's through.

[10:05] ALS tends to be more prevalent in military personnel and athletics, and other startling statistics about this often undiagnosed and deadly disease.

[14:24] The realities of the emotional, physical, and financial burdens that come with providing the advanced care that is required to live with ALS.

[21:30] Dr. Shel shares the exhaustive, frustrating, and sometimes unnecessary testing steps that must be taken to receive an ALS diagnosis.

[27:10] Understanding the root cause of neurodegenerative diseases may not be as important of a step in curing the disease as identifying the triggering events that make the disease manifest itself.

[34:30] Dr. Shel's recommendations for resources include connection with a functional medicine practitioner who can identify root causes, including gut health, viral strains, mold exposure, heavy metals, and cavitations.

[39:36] Understanding the emotional, mental and spiritual toxins that create 'dis-ease' in the body, and how that is affecting your overall health.

[41:20] Dr. C shares his views on the non-physical stressors and trauma and the damage they can do as triggers for chronic conditions and more.

[42:05] Dr. Shel shares the various elements of her neurodegenerative protocol for supporting emotional release, including sunlight exposure, adequate sleep, deliberate meditation, and detoxification with the PK protocol.

[44:06] Is ALS ever reversible? Dr. Shel says yes, and shares the report of over 40 ALS reversals at Duke University, and the mind-body healing component of each reversal.

[48:31] The cocktail of therapies that will be required to slow down, halt, or even reverse the effects of ALS will address the root causes of the disease.

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Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Leaky gut is the catchall scapegoat for bloating, fatigue, and constipation, but is it a real diagnosis? Is it possible that it's not a real condition at all? Also known as increased intestinal permeability, leaky gut is a digestive condition in which bacteria and toxins are able to "leak" through the intestinal wall, but is that such a bad thing?

I'm joined today by Dr. Tamara Duker Freuman, registered dietitian and author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer and expert in healing digestive disorders through diet. Dr. Freuman clearly lays out the truths and myths surrounding increased intestinal permeability and together we dive deep into the idea of leaky gut, what we actually know about permeability and its relationship to leaky gut, and how your health and wellness is affected by these facts. She explains why you actually need exposure to some of the bacteria and viruses that humans have always co-evolved with, and reasons that a one-size-fits-all approach to 'healing' a leaky gut isn't going to solve your constipation and bloating issues at all. To find out what you should do instead, you need to listen to today's episode of Medical Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales with Dr. Tamara Duker Freuman.

Key Takeaways:

[1:11] Today's topic is leaky gut — what it actually is and how it's really affecting your health.

[2:25] Dr. C introduces Dr. Tamara Duker Freuman and shares his previous biases about a leaky gut diagnosis.

[5:25] Understanding intestinal permeability and the scientific processes that are happening inside your gut during digestion.

[10:18] Common diseases that result from increased intestinal permeability and caution about intervening with scientific processes we don't fully understand.

[16:29] Dr. Freuman details what leaky gut syndrome isn't, despite common marketing ploys.

[18:25] The importance of protecting your liver and a warning to not over-supplement in your attempts to reach optimal health.

[24:18] Shortcomings of clinical measurements for determining the extent of leaky gut and common symptoms associated with high levels of intestinal permeability.

[28:50] Do people with Celiac disease have a higher risk of leaky gut syndrome? A look at the role that zonulin plays in both.

[33:04] The 'power' of bone broth and other dieting myths that don't actually benefit your gut health at all.

[38:27] The most effective options for reducing gut borne infections, and why you actually need exposure to some of the bacteria and viruses that humans have always co-evolved with.

[43:54] Summarizing the disillusions that you need to rethink regarding intestinal permeability.

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The Bloated Belly Whisperer: See Results Within One Week and Tame Digestive Distress Once and For All by Dr. Tamara Duker Freuman

An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases by Moises Velasquez-Manoff

Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Have you heard that horse urine is an effective hormonal treatment? Or that a commonly recommended solution for endometriosis is getting pregnant? Did you know that it has only been in the last 30 years that women have received equal federal healthcare research funding to men? Too much of the information and too many of the findings we have about women's health aren't really about women at all. There is so much waiting to be understood about women's health, and today we're going to bust some of the most common, and potentially dangerous myths about women's health.

I'm joined today by Dr. Mariza Snyder, author, speaker and advocate for women in today's imbalanced medical society. She begins by clearly highlighting some of the biases against women in the healthcare system, from research and testing to misdiagnoses and incorrect treatments. She explains the history and misunderstandings resulting from the big business of women's health services and also enthusiastically shares the importance of functional nutrition, lifestyle choices, and advocating for yourself as a woman in today's imbalanced healthcare system.

If you've ever been told that your symptoms are all in your head or you're just not sure which steps to take next to solve the mystery of your health, I know you'll be encouraged by my conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is women's healthcare — the history, the imbalance, and the future of women's health.

[2:23] Dr. C introduces Dr. Mariza Snyder, who shares her experience of misdiagnosis for chronic fatigue and hormone imbalance that led her to her life's work.

[7:23] Understanding the possibility of dependency on prescriptions that may or may not relieve symptoms.

[8:10] The essential role of self care and proper supplementation for your physical and mental health, and how to avoid relapse into self sabotaging actions.

[11:19] The 45-minute bedtime routine, including her favorite essential oils for resetting and relaxing, that Dr. Snyder refuses to sacrifice under any circumstances.

[14:10] Understanding the reasons behind the ineffective "add women and stir" NIA funded research approach that has been followed in the healthcare system for far too long.

[21:48] The blame that the womb has taken for the fate of women in the healthcare system beginning in the 5th century and the 1940s transition from hysteria to hormone replacement therapy.

[25:40] Male vs. female reporting in the doctor's office and the results that can have on effective healthcare, including harmful hormone treatments that have been overprescribed in the past.

[34:35] Busting medical myths around endometriosis — its 'causes' and 'solutions' and the greater understanding that we finally have of it today.

[41:28] Defining endometriosis, its symptoms and the correlation with patients who also suffer with thyroid disease.

[47:12] The readily dismissed symptoms that women are too often misdiagnosed for, including chronic pain, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, and hormonal-driven changes.

[50:56] Dr. Snyder's call to women to bravely advocate for their own care and specific actions and questions you can ask of your healthcare provider.

[55:01] You can avoid inconsistent testing results by considering your monthly menstrual cycle when scheduling tests.

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The Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Reclaim Your Energy and Focus and Lose Weight Naturally by Dr. Mariza Snyder

Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick by Maya Dusenbery

Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Have you ever considered using jade eggs for pelvic floor physical therapy? Does a vaginal steaming sound like an effective way to cleanse your reproductive organs? Too many women are struggling with symptoms that they don't know what to do with, and with all of the noise from the internet and celebrity endorsements, it can be hard to separate medical truth from wishful thinking.

Today I'm joined by a fellow myth-buster to take a good look at some of the most popular women's health myths, from seed cycling and placenta capsules to jade eggs and vaginal steaming. Dr. Aviva Romm, MD, is a midwife-herbalist, Yale-trained medical doctor and author with over thirty years of experience, and her knowledgeable approach to both holistic and traditional medicine will enable you to make sensible decisions about your health with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is women's health and the myths that need to be busted.

[2:09] Dr. C introduces Dr. Aviva Romm, who dives right down there to uncover the unhelpful myths that too many women believe about their hormones and cycles.

[6:10] A look at endometriosis, incorrect opioid usage, and the loop phenomenon in women's health.

[8:38] Dr. C's epiphany about the interaction and inaccuracies between natural health and conventional health that continue to drive his work forward.

[12:09] The role that vaginal eggs and transvaginal mesh really play in pelvic floor physical therapy.

[19:45] Understanding vaginal steaming and why you're better off avoiding it altogether.

[24:25] Can seed cycling actually enhance or block estrogen and progesterone production in your body every month? Dr. A. offers an overview of the effectiveness of this popular practice.

[31:10] Ideas for including seeds in your diet in palatable and natural ways.

[34:17] Do plant hormones have a decreased effect on receptors after a few cycles? Do gastrointestinal effects become more persistent after a few cycles?

[36:40] Dr. A's basic and doable dietary and lifestyle recommendations will have a greater impact on your health than any experimental fads.

[37:18] Nutrient testing and an attempt to understand the scientific findings that are too often adding to our confusion.

[42:40] Ingesting placenta after giving birth is actually a myth that needs to be busted, and Dr. A explains why.

[49:22] Weeding through studies and findings to uncover the truth isn't everyone's idea of a good time, but for Dr. C and Dr. A, it's some of the most rewarding work they do.

[54:22] Dr. A shares her journey through natural medicine and the experiences that have brought her full circle to appreciate and understand experts from both sides.

[1:00:10] Myth-busting the widely-believed information about the safety and effectiveness of contraceptives, specifically the pill.

[1:06:30] Additional facts and myths about the pill and the effect that hormones have on women's cycles.

[1:14:08] The pairing affect and effect bias and how each influences our recognition and reaction to significant health events.

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The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution: A Proven 4-Week Program to Rescue Your Metabolism, Hormones, Mind, and Mood by Dr. Aviva Romm

Hormonal: The Hidden Intelligence of Hormones- How They Drive Desire, Shape Relationships, Influence Our Choices, and Make Us Wiser by Martie Haselton

Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Do you feel fearful of carbohydrates? Essential nutrients have been demonized by many popular diets which have only resulted in confusion and frustration for too many. Our conversation today centers around the role of insulin in both health and disease.

I'm joined today by repeat podcast guest Dr. Sarah Ballantyne to discuss the importance of keeping essential nutrients in your diet, regardless of what the latest fads are trying to convince you to do. We know that the link between diet and health is much more complicated than just limiting calories in/calories out, or tracking net carbohydrates, and today we're going to take a look at the whole picture of overall health. Dr. Sarah offers a sensible and doable approach to losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and you might be surprised to hear that it has more to do with fiber, sleep, and laughter than you thought possible.

Key Takeaways:

[1:12] Today's topic is essential nutrients and the effects they have on your optimal health.

[2:17] Dr. C introduces Sarah Ballantyne, a health educator who shares the journey that led her to lose 120 pounds but still didn't solve her health problems.

[7:12] Dr. Sarah reveals the one health struggle that emerged as a result of aggressively losing weight and why her health deteriorated despite losing so many pounds.

[10:46] Why the number on the scale can't be the only metric you need to use to define your overall health.

[13:30] A look at the carbohydrate-insulin model hypothesis and how it relates to weight loss and calorie intake.

[19:13] Are there truly no essential carbohydrates? Dr. Sarah says absolutely not and explains the reasons why.

[24:58] The importance of keeping sugar in broccoli and root vegetables separate from white sugar when categorizing carbohydrates.

[28:08] Insulin resistance and inflammation and how both reflect on lifestyle factors like sleep rather than diet choices.

[32:42] The impact that lack of sleep has on cognitive function, memory, and ability to collaborate, along with increased diseases and decreased cancer survivability.

[37:10] Why you shouldn't avoid eating fruit just because it has sugar in it, and why you can't support a diverse gut microbiome with a fibre supplement.

[42:15] The dangers of adding any one type of fiber to your diet and the benefits of hosting a wide variety of microbiomes to your gut.

[46:20] Essential vs. non-essential nutrients and additional factors that have to be considered in order to achieve optimal health.

[52:49] A comparison of the effects of fat and meat intake compared to carbohydrate intake on overall health.

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Go to Bed: 14 Easy Steps to Healthier Sleep by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

Is it possible to avoid iodine entirely? The concerns about iodine, especially for those with thyroid disease, are not limited to what we put in our mouths. Many people try to avoid iodine by eliminating it from their diet, but there are other sources of iodine that may be negatively affecting your thyroid levels. Beauty and skincare products with high iodine levels, especially those containing seaweed, sea salts, and kelp, may also contribute to dangerously high TSH levels. It can be hard to know what to avoid when limiting your iodine intake, and my goal here is to separate the facts from the myths.

Today I'm joined by my brilliant integrative health colleagues for a panel discussion about iodine. We start with a case study and then dive into the concerns of iodine from any source, including skincare products, cosmetics, neti pots, and medications. If you and your doctor have been unsuccessful in normalizing your TSH levels and you're not sure what to try next, this panel discussion is one that you won't want to miss.

Key Takeaways:

[1:07] Today's topic is iodine, the various sources it comes from, and how it affects your thyroid.

[2:34] Dr. Raquel Espinol shares the case of a patient who was bathing in dead sea salts and had dangerously high TSH levels.

[3:38] Skin products that use iodine dense compounds, including polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), can increase the absorption rates of iodine up to 4.5%.

[5:47] The FDA has banned topical skin antiseptics from containing iodine because it is considered a safety hazard.

[7:09] Is there an iodine hazard in your mascara? What about night cream or hair conditioners? Dr. C breaks down the numbers to explain the true danger of various levels of exposure.

[9:24] Dr. Linda Khoshaba shares a case study of a patient whose thyroid has become less stable as she has increased her use of an anti-aging skin cream containing seaweed.

[13:12] Dr. C shares a list of ingredients to be wary of, including ammonium iodide, potassium iodide, sodium iodide, and iodoform.

[13:52] Dr. Guillermo Ruiz explains the dangers of using a neti pot with nebulized iodine to cure sinus infections.

[14:50] What is the difference between iodide and iodine? Dr. C explains and cautions against overuse of either to protect against thyroid toxicity.

[15:32] Dr. Roz Ranon warns of the dangerous iodine levels that can be found in anti-aging products that include seaweed, algae or kelp.

[17:09] Dr. Khashaba highlights the potential iodine levels in medications used to balance blood pressure or hyperthyroidism.

[18:22] A comparison of serum versus urinary iodine levels shows that there is not a linear relationship between the two, and one of these two is much more difficult for your body to eliminate.

[20:10] Dr. C wraps up the discussion on iodine and suggests a safe and effective kitchen product you might want to move into your bathroom today.

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Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.

"Just get over it" might be the worst possible advice someone can hear after suffering through a major life crisis. Trauma can be a major source of chronic symptoms, but too often it is misunderstood and left unresolved, resulting in prolonged health problems and unnecessary suffering.

I'm joined today by Dr. Debi Silber, speaker, author, and expert on betrayal and post betrayal syndrome. She explains the definition of betrayal, the ways it can manifest in your physical and mental health and the steps that must be taken in order to completely heal. Dr. Silber shares her personal journey from trauma to recovery and offers advice and hope for anyone that is looking for ways to move beyond a painful past to achieve a healthier and happier life.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is betrayal and its effect on overall health.

[3:02] Dr. C introduces Dr. Debi Silber, who shares the path that led her to study the experiences of betrayal and the discoveries she made as a result.

[4:40] The definition of betrayal as it affects the unspoken contract of a relationship.

[6:05] Busting another medical myth — time does not heal all betrayal, regardless of the type of betrayal.

[10:15] The physical, mental, and emotional effects of betrayal on the body and their widespread negative results.

[12:05] Understanding the four levels of the 'window of willingness', the varying language of apologies or blame, and how it affects healing.

[16:33] What does the optimal path of atonement and forgiveness look like for both the betrayer and the betrayed?

[19:35] The five stages from betrayal to breakthrough that victims must travel through in order to fully heal.

[24:43] The key to healing in Dr. Silber's study groups was a willingness to do the work of healing, regardless of the level of trauma experienced.

[27:04] The negative effects of numbing or avoiding trauma pain with antidepressants or other drugs, denying the facts of their trauma story, or when the betrayer has no consequences.

[31:15] Common physical and emotional side effects that are present as a result of trauma and betrayal.

[35:25] How you can determine the extent to which you might be struggling with post betrayal syndrome and the categories that are included within the diagnosis.

[39:29] Differentiating the varying degrees of post betrayal syndrome and how to recognize the effects of betrayal in your own life.

[42:27] Dr. Silber's four-question quiz that can start you on the path to healing.

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The Unshakeable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind, and Life After a Life Crisis by Dr. Debi Silber

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Are antidepressants harmful? Do their side effects outweigh their benefits? Should you avoid using them except in the most critical cases? The answers to these questions only matter if the medications you're taking actually work. And, particularly in the case of psychotherapy drugs, the answer is not always a clear one.

I'm joined today by Dr. Irving Kirsch, associate director of the Program of Placebo Studies at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kirsch has spent years researching the true effect of placebos on health and healing, and I know you're going to find his findings just as shocking as I did. We discuss the duration of effectiveness of placebos, the potential danger of nocebos, and the potential future of medicine and healing. Whether you are looking for alternatives to medications with potentially negative side effects or just want to further your understanding of the power of placebos, this is one medical myth-busting episode you won't want to miss.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Today's topic is the effect of antidepressant medications relative to the placebo effect.

[2:31] Dr. C introduces Dr. Irving Kirsch, who explains the origins of his findings on placebo effects in the treatment of depression and the studies he ran to reach these conclusions.

[8:12] Companies are required to show that medications are more effective than placebos, but they are allowed to run any number of studies to obtain the findings they are looking for.

[10:40] The numerical relevance of the numbers from Dr. Kirsch's findings and the effects that both patients and doctors experienced with the placebos and the actual drugs.

[18:44] The duration of the placebo effect can last for years in patients suffering from depression, asthma, Parkinson's disease, allergies, digestive issues, and more.

[21:51] The physiological and subjective changes that take place with the placebo effect are all very real, as are the side effects of the nocebo effect.

[25:32] Dr. Kirsch offers an overview of the research that went into his new book and the policies that should be changed as a result of his findings.

[31:47] A look at effective non-drug treatments for depression include physical exercise, psychotherapy, acupuncture, Omega-3 supplements, yoga, and homeopathy.

[34:31] The effectiveness of open placebo trials in which patients know that they are being given a placebo and the necessary explanation that must be given in order for it to work.

[40:35] What you need to do if your antidepressant medication is not working and it is posing negative side effects.

[43:43] Dr. Kirsch shares the experiences he has had as a result of sharing his findings in The Emperor's New Drugs, including placebo surgery, injections, and pills.

[49:41] The color, size, quantity and price tag of placebo pills all influence their effectiveness.

[51:11] The most surprising findings that Dr. Kirsch has discovered relative to the placebo effect, his hopes for the future of placebos in clinical practice, and his recommendations for patients.

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The Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth by Dr. Irving Kirsch