Chapter
The Science of Pain and Pleasure
55:54 - 1:10:29 (14:34)
Scientist and pain specialist, Dr. Joel Saper, discusses the science behind pain and pleasure and how our visual system can impact these experiences.
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Ramachandran's experiments reveal the plasticity of the homunculus maps in the cortex, as well as the power of the visual system in impacting our experience of pleasure and pain; individuals who have undergone amputation may experience pleasure or pain in their phantom limb.
55:54 - 59:21 (03:27)
Summary
Ramachandran's experiments reveal the plasticity of the homunculus maps in the cortex, as well as the power of the visual system in impacting our experience of pleasure and pain; individuals who have undergone amputation may experience pleasure or pain in their phantom limb.
ChapterThe Science of Pain and Pleasure
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode delves into the topic of whole body pain and pleasure, not just localized, and how this relates to the larger experience of pleasure and pain in all people.
59:21 - 1:02:13 (02:52)
Summary
This episode delves into the topic of whole body pain and pleasure, not just localized, and how this relates to the larger experience of pleasure and pain in all people. The guest, a pain specialist, discusses his work in treating patients dealing with different forms of pain and how pleasure and pain can be experienced in various areas of the body.
ChapterThe Science of Pain and Pleasure
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Pain, whether it be felt in response to a physical injury or unexplainably, has a neurological basis.
1:02:13 - 1:06:22 (04:09)
Summary
Pain, whether it be felt in response to a physical injury or unexplainably, has a neurological basis. Syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia may also have a neurological explanation, despite historical reluctance to acknowledge them as legitimate conditions.
ChapterThe Science of Pain and Pleasure
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
The use of acetyl-L-carnitine can potentially reduce chronic whole body pain and acute pain, while low dose naltrexone treatment should be considered for those with fibromyalgia or other forms of chronic pain.
1:06:22 - 1:08:28 (02:05)
Summary
The use of acetyl-L-carnitine can potentially reduce chronic whole body pain and acute pain, while low dose naltrexone treatment should be considered for those with fibromyalgia or other forms of chronic pain. Medical establishments are making headway in understanding the underlying biologies of fibromyalgia to provide effective treatments.
ChapterThe Science of Pain and Pleasure
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Acetyl-L-carnitine can improve sperm motility and help sperm swim straighter, faster and overall sperm health.
1:08:28 - 1:10:29 (02:01)
Summary
Acetyl-L-carnitine can improve sperm motility and help sperm swim straighter, faster and overall sperm health. Additionally, quality peer-reviewed studies suggest that it can also improve women's fertility, although the exact mechanism is not yet known.