Physionic

In this episode, we'll be getting into a study looking at the ketogenic (high fat) diet and its comparison to a calorie restricted low fat diet on various markers of health. Study: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/88/4/1617/2845298 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6

In this episode, I'll be explaining, based on a brand new case study, why the risk for re-infection is present, and what this means for the future of vaccines and herd immunity. Study: https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaa1275/5897019 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit...

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. Study: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/109/5/1288/5475055 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email L...

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. Study: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Efficacy-of-coenzyme-Q10-in-migraine-prophylaxis%3A-A-S%C3%A1ndor-Cl...

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? Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2645638/ Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: http://bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: http://bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: http:/...

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? Study: https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m2412 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe...

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! Bern's LinkedIn (to ask questions): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadinemonari/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2...

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. David's 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. Fiber & Gas Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1774297/ YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email L...

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. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

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. Article: https://www.npr.org/sections...

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? 2:48: Workout at Home 21:35: Cancer & Chemotherapy

Hey everyone, in this episode, I'll be going into a bit of history on how the United States handled their medical practices in the 1800s by comparison to Europe. I talk about the impact Johns Hopkins University had on the entire medical field in the United States, and then I discuss a bit on zoonotic viruses (viruses that jump from animals to humans). Medical History: 1:36 Zoonotic Virus: 23:04 Yo...

In this episode, we'll be going into a bit of research on pain perception mediated by a particular area of the brain that wasn't pegged as one related to pain. Beyond that, do spices on food reduce inflammation and cardiovascular disease? If so, which ones? Pain (2:01): Thuy Hua, Bin Chen, Dongye Lu, Katsuyasu Sakurai, Shengli Zhao, Bao-Xia Han, Jiwoo Kim, Luping Yin, Yong Chen, Jinghao Lu, Fan Wa...

In this episode, I go into two reviews discussing some of the data surrounding being overweight or obese and how much it increases risk of serious issues when dealing with CoVID-19. Also, why are fit people struggling with this infection, and what are some of the presented reasons/mechanisms? Review 1: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oby.22842 Review 2: https://www.ahajournals.org...

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of having yet another smart scientist on the podcast. Alex Soare is on to discuss a bit of basic immunology and microbiology for the first half of the podcast, then we dive into fungi and her expertise on mucormycosis. I hope this proves as informative as I found it (considering I knew nothing about fungi). Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexandraY...

In this episode, I'll (attempt) walk us through two papers that have tried to answer how our muscles convert mechanical force/stimulus into a molecular signal that produce change. It's definitely not concrete and you will have to bear with me, but we're slowly getting to an answer. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly...

In this episode, we dive into the big two drug players on the front against CoVID-19 - hydroxycloroquine and remdesivir. Do they work? If so, how do they work? References: Remdesivir: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-clinical-trial-remdesivir-treat-covid-19-begins https://www.jbc.org/content/early/2020/02/24/jbc. AC120.013056 Hydroxycloroquine: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

In this episode, I dive into a bit of less covered information related to coronavirus CoVID-19 related to the variety of organ systems it affects and how it might be exerting it's effect. I also give some quick information on how to effectively improve your mask that you produce for yourself. Reference: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/how-does-coronavirus-kill-clinicians-trace-ferocious-ra...

Hi everyone, this is a really special episode, because I had the absolute pleasure of having a super smart friend of mine come on the podcast to discuss a topic he's quite passionate about and on which knows a wealth of information. In this podcast, I discuss the topic of "Transhumanism" with Garrett Bunce. Transhumanism is moored in the idea of traveling consciousness beyond our current existence...

In this episode, we'll be continuing our discussion of CoVID-19 coronavirus, as well as jumping into a bit of data in a study discussing the effectiveness of masks. Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0843-2/figures/1 Video: YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

In this episode, I spend the entire time discussing the multitude of comments I have (and will) receive on my latest coronavirus video - hopefully you get some information out of it, at least. Coronavirus Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1lcAINElzY YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

In this episode, we will dedicate the entire podcast talking about the coronavirus (COVID-19) - how long until you show symptoms of the infection? Is a standard 14 day quarantine efficient? And, if you're stuck at home without workout equipment, how do you still make fitness progress with in resistance training? Coronavirus video (with images and data): https://youtu.be/aNqL76phkik YouTube: bit.ly...

In this episode, I cover the microbiome, as well as muscle and its relation and impact on strength gain, as well as the ever confusing "Athlete's Paradox". Microbiome: 1:48 Muscle & Strength: 10:07 Athlete's Paradox: 16:40

In this episode, I cover a broad range of topics from pregnancy length and its affect on children's genetics, as well as a new technology that makes printing skin a new therapy possible. Finally, I answer a question/concern a commenter had over why scientists waste their time with "obvious questions". 1:48 - Pregnancy Merid, S.K., Novoloaca, A., Sharp, G.C. et al. Epigenome-wide meta-analysis of b...