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: […]

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 […]

Ken Lassesen is a citizen scientist and software engineer. He runs several websites catering to the microbiome and people with chronic disease. He has contracted CFS four times throughout his life. Using strategies to alter the gut microbiome, he has put it into remission each time. He has read thousands of studies on the microbiome. […]

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 […]

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 […]