There is a misconception that autoimmune diseases mean the body is attacking itself, yet many doctors believe this is inaccurate and there are underlying factors at play. Many women suffer from various symptoms such as migraines, back pain, and plantar fasciitis, including pre-existing conditions like pre-diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Researchers are searching for indigenous populations in Tanzania and Australia who have not been chronically administered antibiotics, to better understand how our ancestors lived and dealt with diseases. This search is important in the study of illnesses like Lyme disease and the effectiveness of fecal transplants, but finding these uncontaminated populations is proving challenging.
Dr. Edith Eger reflects on her experiences as a Holocaust survivor and her struggle with imposter syndrome while working as a psychologist.
The root cause of loneliness can stem from fear of vulnerability or not being honest with ourselves and others. By practicing being present and recognizing these underlying emotional barriers, we can overcome loneliness and anxiety.
Throughout history, poison control has evolved to protect people from dangerous substances in food and medicine by categorizing and listing out harmful chemicals, and today regulations require testing before release to the public.
This podcast episode discusses the early days of medicine, before germ theory and centralized medical schools, when all kinds of people were calling themselves doctors and trust in the medical profession was low. It also highlights the prevailing belief at the time that women do not experience sexual pleasure.