Physionic

In this episode, we continue our dive into these different nutrients and nutritionally linked reasons why people have worsening depression and what to do against it, nutritionally. This is part 2 of a 3 part podcast series discussing nutrition and its relationship to depression. I'll go into the microbiome, cortisol release from the HPA axis, and BDNF on brain cell growth. Study: https://www.natur...

In this episode, I begin with part 1, wherein we'll be discussing how depression is linked to inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress, as well as several nutrients that can help reduce these effects negatively affecting mental health. Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-020-00925-x Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit....

In this episode, I'll be trying my best to make sense of a pretty "all over the place" scientific review that attempts to make sense of how fasting (and calorie deficits) affect skin health, as well as aging. Video Version: https://youtu.be/ihV7hOhAk58 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK...

In this episode, we dive into a study that investigates the effect caffeine has on insulin sensitivity, but also on a few other parameters, like blood pressure, catecholamines, and free fat. Study: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/2/364.full-text.pdf 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, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a good friend of mine back to the podcast to discuss a paper he picked out looking at a unique way that creatine affects our fat cells - specifically, the mitochondria within fat cells. Creatine Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4656041/ Alec's Podcast (Physiology Forum): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-p...

In this episode, we dive into an extremely simple study that investigates how quickly men and women, compared against one another, gain muscle strength from a resistance training program. Not only that, it touches on some interesting perspectives related to hormones and how the lack of testosterone in women may not be as detrimental as one might imagine - tune in and find out! Study: https://www.n...

In this podcast, we'll be going over a study that touched on an interesting discovery between fat cells and our immune system when a person undergoes an extended (10 day) water fast. Study: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S2212877820301563?token=8C7127DDF72DF25D84C3810C2A6673547BFB183F9FA75E6692EA9472DCC7CC12A193097F7212AC3D993955B07CAA1405 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org...

In this episode, I do a deep dive into a study that finally tries to answer if saturated fat increases our cholesterol levels, independent of weight gain. Not only that, it also investigates the impact it has on the liver in terms of fatness - does it cause fatty liver disease? Study: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/104/12/6207/5540968 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube:...

In this episode, I'll be taking you through a study on alternate day fasting and its affects on cholesterol, fat, muscle, and three unique hormones - all in people without cardiovascular issues, which makes this study that much more unique. Study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.54 Books, Courses, and Hire Me: www.physionic.org YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB...

In this podcast, I brush across a variety of concepts and information related to the hypothesis of "body weight set point" that espouses the idea that the body sticks to roughly the same set point in body weight when we attempt to change our weight, the body fights against that imposed change - why? What mechanisms and reasons might there be? Is there a better theory? Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.n...

In this episode, I'll be walking us through a case study that recently released on a natural bodybuilder that was followed and measured by researchers for 12 months. They wanted to know how extreme dieting to low single digit body fat would affect testosterone, thyroid hormone, muscle mass, metabolism, and more, and if there were any negative effects, how long would it take to recover? Study: http...

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...