Our Scientific Director Megan Hall takes questions from the forum and answers them in a live Office Hours session on Zoom.
Dry Fasting, Liposomal Supplements, Stinky Feet
[00:01:46] Dry fasting: when might it be appropriate?
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- Comparison of time-restricted feeding and Islamic fasting: a scoping review
- Intermittent fasting during Ramadan attenuates proinflammatory cytokines and immune cells in healthy subjects
- Dry Fasting Physiology: Responses to Hypovolemia and Hypertonicity
- Analysis of expired air of fasting male monks ...
Full Spectrum Lights & Blue Light; Varicose Veins, Heat Shock Proteins
[00:02:20] Carnivore smoothie.
[00:07:14] Health effects of full spectrum lights vs blue lights.
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- Full-spectrum fluorescent lighting: a review of its effects on physiology and health
- Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology
- The effects of blue-enriched light treatment compared to standard ...
Distilled Water and pH, Circadian Rhythm, Measuring DHA, Mitochondria Tests and Markers
[00:02:44] Drinking distilled water - effects on systemic pH.
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[00:05:41] Effects of indirect light and food on circadian rhythm.
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Hyperchloremic Acidosis; Optimal Range for Insulin, Houseplants, Kraft Test
[00:02:10] Low CO2 with high Chloride; Hyperchloremic acidosis
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[00:07:44] Optimal range for fasting insulin; forum post
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- Fasting insulin, insulin resistance, and risk of cardiovascular or all-cause mortality in non-diabetic adults: a meta-analysis
- Insulin ...
Alarm Clocks, Urine Color, Iron Overload, Ferritin, Acid Reflux & Lower Esophageal Sphincter, COVID-19 Vaccine
[00:03:10] Using alarm clocks; Phillips SmartSleep.
[00:06:06] Interpreting urine color; previously discussed on office hours on 7/23/20.
[00:07:38] Effects of iron overload on glucose and triglycerides.
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[00:08:58] High ...
Weighted Blankets, MCT Oil Before Bed, Wound & Bone Healing, One Meal a Day
[00:01:49] Weighted blankets - what are they good for and what does the science say?
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- Positive Effects of a Weighted Blanket on Insomnia
- A randomized controlled study of weighted chain blankets for insomnia in psychiatric disorders
- Weighted Blanket Use: A Systematic Review
[00:05:51] MCT Oil (C8 ...
Bullous Pemphigoid, Atrantil, Endometriosis, Drinking Salt Water, Caffeine, Pre-workout Carbs, Serum Sodium
[00:02:42] Bullous pemphigoid (autoimmune condition)
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- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Disease Managed with Ayurvedic Treatment: A Case Report
- Pemphigus Vulgaris and Bullous Pemphigoid: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
[00:06:53] Atrantil.
[00:08:57] Treatment of Endometriosis through hormone therapy, functional medicine
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SHBG, Whey Protein, Ketones, Vitamin Supplements, Stool Testing
[00:02:19] SHBG and testosterone levels with hormone replacement therapy; from forum post.
[00:07:13] SHBG and bone density; 4/14/20 Office Hours discussion on this topic.
[00:07:51] Effects of time-restricted eating, overtraining, and protein levels on SHBG.
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Eye Floaters, Anorexia & OCD, Psoriatic Arthritis, Right-side Abdominal Pain
[00:06:00] Eye floaters: What are they and what can we do about them?
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[00:09:16] Alternative treatments for anorexia nervosa and OCD.
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- Pilot study employing heart rate variability biofeedback training to decrease anxiety in patients with eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa symptoms are reduced ...
PVC, 2 Meals a Day, Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder, Bruxism & Night Guards
[00:03:50] Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); Safety of PVC in Infrared Sauna Blanket.
Resources:
- Forum post
- Vinyl Chloride Toxicity
- Toxicity of vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride as seen through epidemiologic observations
- Vinyl Chloride: A Case Study of Data Suppression and Misrepresentation
- How can the integrity of occupational and environmental health ...
Postprandial Hypotension, Oxidized Fats & Canned Fish, Gut-Skin Connection & Acne
[00:02:24] Postprandial hypotension - defined, causes and treatments.
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- Podcasts: Postprandial Fatigue: Is It Normal To Need A Nap After Lunch? And Postprandial Fatigue, Part II: Endotoxemia, Inflammation, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- Postprandial Hypotension: Simple Treatment But Difficulties With the Diagnosis
- Postprandial hypotension
- Postprandial hypotension: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management ...
Deep Tissue Massage & Blood Glucose, Chromium & Vitamin D, Eating Enough on Keto/Carnivore, Integrated Blood O2 Sensor, Ancestral Night Life, Endotoxemia, Gut Issues & Sleep, Fermented Foods
[00:02:35] Deep tissue massage and effect on blood glucose.
[00:05:00] Effects of chromium and Vitamin D3 on endothelial function.
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- Improving the endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes with chromium and vitamin D3 byreducing homocysteine and oxidative stress: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
- The effects of chromium ...
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