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

Notes: 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 […]

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/ […]

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 […]

Notes: 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. 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/ Homepage: www.quaxpodcast.com

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 […]

Lucas and Brion wade into women’s health and discuss Vitex which helps with PMS, infertility, and those pesky man boobs. Notes: Review of Herbal Extracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4528347/#CR41 Prolactin in Healthy Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9021345 Chasteberry not good for increasing lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16156340 Gynecomastia in Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987263/ Chastberry 2005 Review: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/p821.html Luteal Phase Defects from high prolactin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8369008 Hormone Levels […]

Lucas interviews Eric Maddox about his interrogations during the 2003 Iraq war, and what we can learn from the methods he developed. Army Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox was and is an interrogator who served in 2003 in Iraq, in South East Asia, and other places around the world.  He has more than 2700 interrogations under […]

Lucas and Brion talk about the news and delve into tattoo inks, home remedies for canker sores, and a life hack that could seriously change and extend your life. Notes: Everything you want to know about Canker Sores: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/canker-sores.html Health Risks of Tattoo Ink: https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2019/11/02/health-risks-of-tattoo-ink.aspx Tattoos Last, and so does the pain for 1 in […]

From a very young age, Lucas Aoun became interested in the effects of certain foods and herbs on his physiological and psychological performance. When playing soccer, he monitored performance very closely and discovered that some supplements were having a drastic effect on reaction times, decision making and ability to the “read” the play. This then […]