This episode discusses the potential for regenerative medicine to change the approach to dental health, along with the benefits of fasting for cancer patients. The guest also touches on the importance of incorporating integrative medicine teaching into medical schools and the daily or weekly practices that lead to peak performance.
Peter Attia talks about the future of medicine, including the potential of gene therapy, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine to replace current treatments. He also touches on the protective effects of fasting, particularly when combined with chemotherapy and radiation for cancer.
The future of dentistry could potentially involve a vaccine to protect against bacteria that cause decay, as well as regenerative medicine, including the possibility of stimulating the growth of new teeth. The economics of healthcare have led institutions to become more open to integrative medicine which includes two-thirds of medical schools in the United States.
The guest speaker discusses the innate drive of humans to alter consciousness and mentions the books he often gifts to others, including "We" by Robert Johnson and "The Way of Life According to Lao Tzu" translated by Witter Bynner.
Psychologist Ellen Langer emphasizes the importance of daily or weekly practices such as meditation, physical activity, and connecting with nature to achieve the state of "being in the present".