Episode #25: Detox with Amanda Jones, part 2 (paid subscribers)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria are back with listener-favorite Amanda Jones to finish up their detox discussion. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven’t already!They discuss: * Why gastroenterologists don’t find toxic build-up in patients’ colons 🤔* Is lemon water an effective detox?* How to appropriately detoxify when you’ve had a toxic exposure* Is fu…
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Episode #24: Should we supplement with hydrochloric acid?
In this episode, Hannah & Victoria welcome Amanda Jones back for an episode all about using supplemental hydrochloric acid.Hydrochloric acid is a popular digestive supplement in integrative medicine. But is it safe? Is it effective? Does everyone have low stomach acid?They cover the history of hydrochloric acid supplementation, the woman who discovered endogenous hydrochloric acid (the form we make ourselves), and if supplementation is all it’s cracked up to be. If you’ve taken hydrochloric acid or been told to take it to improve your digestion, especially to improve heartburn, be sure to listen to this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode #23: Functional medicine misses the mark in pregnancy
In this episode, Hannah & Victoria have the pleasure of speaking with Sara Russell on blood chemistry changes that happen in pregnancy and postpartum.Fair warning, we’re breaking our typical episode pattern because we’re so mind-blown by Sara’s work, its impact on pregnancy and postpartum, and the fact that it isn’t well-known in the world of functional medicine. We discuss:* Sara’s background and why she started researching pregnancy blood work* Methylation specifics - folic acid, methylated folate, and prenatals* Can people skip their prenatal and just take liver?* The natural user bias in pregnancy * The blood tests Sara likes to see in male and female partners before conception* What is the “zinc spark?”* Beta-carotene (provitamin A) vs. retinol (preformed vitamin A) in preconception* The primary blood tests that should be interpreted differently in pregnancy * Starting to unwind the knot of iron supplementation and metabolism in pregnancyLearn more about Sara and her work at www.sararussellntp.com. Click here to learn more about LabSmarts blood work interpretation software.Click here to learn more about Sara’s pregnancy blood work interpretation course.Click here to get a free preeclampsia guide.Click here to get a free prenatal vitamin guide. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode #22: We review Don't Die Netflix documentary (paid subscribers)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah and Victoria review the new Netflix documentary created by Chris Smith on multi-millionaire techpreneur Bryan Johnson, Don’t Die.Bryan lives a highly unconventional lifestyle—he engages in literally hundreds of strategies per day—as he attempts to reverse his biological age and “not die.” Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the…
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Episode #21: Detox w/ Amanda Jones, part 1
In this episode, Hannah and Victoria speak with Amanda Jones as they explore one of the most controversial and lucrative corners of alternative wellness: DETOX. They discuss:* The interesting connections between our culture’s Christian roots and the urge to detox* The nuances of detox—it’s not all or nothing, no matter what you’ve seen online* Studies that help us gain a better understanding of what detoxification truly is and why it’s sometimes frowned on by conventional medicine * Some personal stories, including, but not limited to: enemas in the jungle, oregano oil mishaps, and photog-worthy colonic irrigation * Why simple, free steps can be just as powerful as $500 cleanses* The crucial aspect of detox that most influencers miss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe
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