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Quax

In bygone times, there were traveling healers called "quack doctors" who would peddle potions and curealls from town to town. Quacks were looked down upon for...well...poisoning lots people with mercury. But also for being empirical above any rational explanations, like humors and blood letting. So when they weren't using mercury, these traveling quacks discovered bottom up health solutions through trial and error. This podcast is about finding health solutions in the strangest places, even if they don't make sense
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Episodes

Ep. 41 Vitex for PMS, Infertility, and Man Boobs

Lucas and Brion wade into women’s health and discuss Vitex which helps with PMS, infertility, and those pesky man boobs. Notes: Review of Herbal Extracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4528347/#CR41 Prolactin in Healthy Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9021345 Chasteberry not good for increasing lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16156340 Gynecomastia in Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987263/ Chastberry 2005 Review: https://www.aafp.org/afp/...

Dec 04, 201923 min

Ep. 40 Interview with Eric Maddox: Interrogation, Saddam Hussein, and Empathy Based Listening

Lucas interviews Eric Maddox about his interrogations during the 2003 Iraq war, and what we can learn from the methods he developed. Army Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox was and is an interrogator who served in 2003 in Iraq, in South East Asia, and other places around the world. He has more than 2700 interrogations under his belt, and an amazing story to tell us that delves into an aspect of health and wellness that we have rarely talked about, and that is listening and having healthy relationships. ...

Nov 27, 201954 min

Ep. 39 Tattoos, Canker Sores, and a Momentous Life Hack

Lucas and Brion talk about the news and delve into tattoo inks, home remedies for canker sores, and a life hack that could seriously change and extend your life. Notes: Everything you want to know about Canker Sores: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/canker-sores.html Health Risks of Tattoo Ink: https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2019/11/02/health-risks-of-tattoo-ink.aspx Tattoos Last, and so does the pain for 1 in 10: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/06/1...

Nov 19, 201927 min

Ep. 38 Interview with Lucas Aoun: Neurotransmitters and Icing Your Scrotum

Notes: Lucas Aoun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ergogenic_health/ Ergogenic Health: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/ BrainX: https://www.brainx.me/ BPC-157: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/product/bpc-157 Ben Greenfield on BPC: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/supplements-articles/how-to-use-bpc-157/ Brown seaweed: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/product/ecklonia-cava Mouth taping: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbkJiGFJ39/ Snow Balls: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/pro...

Nov 12, 20191 hr

Ep 37 Serotonin: The Apathy Hormone

Learned Helplessness and Depression are crucial issues facing humanity today. Serotonin is the key to understanding these issues. Notes: What is Serotonin Health Line: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/serotonin#functions Self-Hacked Serotonin: https://selfhacked.com/blog/serotonin-happy-neurotransmitter/ Depression Article The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/07/is-everything-you-think-you-know-about-depression-wrong-johann-hari-lost-connections?fbclid=IwAR1-...

Nov 06, 201930 min

Ep. 36 The Top Five Mistakes of Taking Supplements

Lucas and Brion talk about the scars they have gathered taking supplements, and the most common mistakes they see people make on their pathway to health. Notes: Glucuronidation: https://selfhacked.com/blog/glucuronidation-detox-estrogen-hormone-balance-prevent-cancer-red-meat/ Black Pepper: https://selfhacked.com/blog/black-pepper-piperine/ QUAX WEBSITE: http://www.quaxpodcast.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuaxPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Quax-Podcast-105724194245591 Music by Jenny ...

Oct 29, 201930 min

Ep. 34 The Pain Killer You Want In Your Cabinet

Lucas and Brion talk about systemic enzymes which are an awesome, albeit expensive, option for pain. Replace regular NSAIDs in your medicine cabinet and save yourself from the GI bleed! Notes: What is an enzyme: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/enzyme Weird theory on the body only making a certain number of enzymes: https://karynraw.com/systemic-enzymes/ Serrapeptase is absorbed into the blood stream: https://iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1470-8744.1994.tb00308....

Oct 15, 201928 min

Ep. 33 Magic Mushrooms and The News

Ever been curious about what Magic Mushrooms can do for your health? Brions talks about his personal experiment and Lucas covers the golden ratio, aspirin, and hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Notes: Alzheimer’s and Oxygen Therapy: https://www.nola.com/news/article_65b30674-654f-5c9b-92ac-fb7a7900a08a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share Aspirin and Pollution: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191002165233.htm Deadly NSAIDs: http://americannutritionassoc...

Oct 07, 201924 min

Ep. 32 The RIGHT Way to Handle Blood Pressure

Lucas and Brion tackle Blood Pressure in distinct phases Notes: Hypertension Basics: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/blood-pressure-causes#2 Blood Pressure Levels: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings Sodium Reduction and Blood Pressure: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/109/5/1273/5480600 Mercola High BP Treatment: https://articles.mercola.com/high-blood-pressure/treatment.aspx Blood Pressure R...

Oct 02, 201935 min

Ep. 31 NEVER take this antibiotic...willingly

Lucas and Brion talk about this nightmare of an antibiotic that is being prescribed in the millions. Notes: Antibiotics Tied to Heart Valve Problems: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/well/live/antibiotics-fluoroquinolones-cipro-levaquin-heart-valve-problems.html?searchResultPosition=1&fbclid=IwAR1RRjE0r2gwxvTt48gbW1DQhjg1ulUnZmOp1IUrmnU1oie4Rind5nDxN3E Antibiotics for Anthrax: https://www.drgreene.com/antibiotics-anthrax/ Flouroquinolone Side Effects, Dosage, and Usage: https://www.drugs.c...

Sep 24, 201925 min

Ep. 30 Make your Kids Less Dumb, Junk Food Diets, and Your Body as Public Policy

Lucas talks to himself about fluoride, junk food diets, and how to make sure your doctor is giving you individualized treatment, not public policy treatments. Notes: Teenager Goes Blind after only eating Junk Food: https://www.newsweek.com/teenager-blind-fries-chips-white-bread-sausages-ham-elementary-school-1456937 B12 Deficiency and Optic Neuropathy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16198909 Fluoride Consumption from Mother lowers Children’s IQ: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/a...

Sep 18, 201919 min

Ep. 29 Should I Get a Colonoscopy?

Lucas and Brion talk about the introduction of the colonoscopy as screening for the general population and find corruption, moneyed interest, and the usual Medical Industrial Complex shenanigans. But, is it still worth getting? Notes: Dramatic Cancer Drop not Attributed to Screening: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2016/05/colonoscopies-get-the-glory-but-reasons-for-dramatic-decline-in-colon-cancer-are-unclear/ Medicare reimbursement began for colonoscopies in 2001: https://www.healthnewsreview...

Sep 10, 201933 min

Ep. 28 Dopamine and Leading a Meaningful Life

Lucas and Brion talk about Dopamine, Cocaine, and how to lead a life with optimized dopamine levels (hint: Cocaine is bad) Notes: What is dopamine? : https://blog.cognifit.com/functions-of-dopamine-serve-you/ Dopamine Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine Dopamine Receptors: https://www.livestrong.com/article/141471-5-types-dopamine-receptors/ Dopamine, survival, and reward: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5820768/ How to increase Dopamine Naturally: https://bebrainfit.c...

Sep 03, 201942 min

Ep. 26 Interview Grant Genereux: Vitamin A is a Poison!

Grant Genereux explains a new controversial diet and details his journey with auto immunity, kidney disease, and eczema. This is Quax's first true long form interview! Enjoy Notes: Grant’s Blog: https://ggenereux.blog/ Grant’s Books: https://ggenereux.blog/my-ebooks/ Grant’s Second Book Poisoning for Profits on Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouaXJQXwTZg Flexible Low Vitamin A diet: https://butternutrition.com/vitamin-a-detox-diet/ Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Aug 18, 20191 hr 11 min

Ep. 25 The Broccoli Extract that May Beat Autism

Lucas and Brion chat about an interesting compound from Broccoli that increases detoxification and has some real promise with Autism. Notes: NRF2: https://selfhacked.com/blog/about-nrf2-and-natural-ways-to-increase-it/ Activating NRF2: https://www.mygenefood.com/activating-nrf2-pathway-nutrition-need-know/ Sulforaphane: https://selfhacked.com/blog/panacea-benefits-broccoli-sprouts-sulforaphane/ John Hopkins Autism Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/111/43/15550 Ongoing Trial with Sulforaphane: ...

Aug 12, 201930 min

Ep. 24 Tom Cruise with a side of Sammy Hagar, and 11 Years in Bed

Lucas and Brion share some celebrity stories, highlight a recent story in CNN about a miraculous 11 year recovery story of determination and indomitable will to survive, and wrap things up with an article about spending time in Nature. Notes: Doug Lindsay CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/27/health/doug-lindsay-invented-surgery-trnd/index.html Doug Lindsay Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4s0uNy8Q2g Doug Lindsay Short Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Qpi0VpMcU Spend ...

Aug 06, 201929 min

Ep. 23 A New Comprehensive Model of Heart Disease...and The Answer!

Lucas and Brion get into the nitty gritty on how you can clear up your arteries and avoid heart disease. Notes: Corticosteroids associated with higher incidence of heart disease: https://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20041115/steroids-linked-to-higher-heart-disease-risk Mercola on Inflammation causing Heart Disease: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/09/13/inflammation-linked-to-cardiac-disease.aspx LDL Cholesterol not linked to Heart Disease: https://www.nhs.uk/news/heart-and-...

Jul 30, 201934 min

Ep. 22 Never Get These Surgeries!

Lucas and Brion tip toe around useless surgeries and cover some crazy customers from the health food store. Articles: 400 Ineffective Medical Procedures: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2019/06/11/Scientists-declare-nearly-400-medical-practices-ineffective/4451560281604/ https://www.sciencealert.com/recent-study-finds-400-medical-devices-procedures-or-practices-that-are-ineffective?fbclid=IwAR3hFRZM1cYMfLL_wFkbjQIj4xQ2NCw8Akdmj5hHWY3MJkEWQ4708I8yLI0 Medical Reversal Study: https://elifesciences....

Jul 23, 201928 min

Ep. 21 Powerful Berberine and Bad News on CBD

Lucas and Brion talk about the powerful Berberine along with some bad news about CBD. CBD Articles: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/9/1694 https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeadams/2019/06/18/marijuana-study-finds-cbd-can-cause-liver-damage/?fbclid=IwAR1v1-3jorpyOTxhObZIHAXKHFsUHoZjTfPf7hrnQTaXTg9re9GjXAl7h8A#15facc5043ff https://www.healthline.com/health-news/marijuana-may-protect-the-liver-from-alcohol-but-experts-urge-caution#Alcohol-causes-inflammation https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Art...

Jul 16, 201937 min

Ep. 20 Special Report on Cholesterol and Statins

Articles: Statins and type 2 diabetes: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/jun/statins-more-than-double-the-risk-of-type-2-diabetes,-us-scientists-reveal-97011252.html?fbclid=IwAR3Wpkcl_ehUfyU6_IukkSuYxIpzQVgsrCosJKHryqriqVT6G-H5022f5pk Story of Statin Discovery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108295/ Guidelines on Cholesterol: https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com/home/conference-highlights/aha-2018-meeting-highlights/aha-acc-release-updated-guidelines-for-cholesterol-management/...

Jul 07, 201932 min

Ep. 19 Turkey Tail for Deep Immunity, Google Censorship, Bone Spurs, and Sleep Rhythm

Lucas solo casts today on Turkey tail, Google censorship, bone spurs from phone use, and the rhythm of sleep. Turkey Tail: https://www.organicfacts.net/turkey-tail-mushrooms.html https://healthyfocus.org/benefits-turkey-tail-mushrooms/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22185453 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5298263/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3440946/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890100/ http://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,2...

Jul 01, 201915 min

Ep. 18 Weight Loss Pt 5 the Finale

We wrap up Weight Loss and do something a bit different with the intro. Tell us what you think! Sleep Deprivation: https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/sleep-deprivation-effects-weight-loss/ Drink Water: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/26-evidence-based-weight-loss-tips#section1 Ceylon Cinnamon: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318386.php Ginger: https://draxe.com/10-medicinal-ginger-health-benefits/ Black Pepper: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health...

Jun 25, 201940 min

Ep. 17 Weight Loss pt 4 The Good Bad and the Ugly on Fats

Lucas and Brion talk about the different types of Fats and the one you want to avoid! Rancidification: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rancidification John D Saves the Whales: https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenmeyer/2010/11/05/the-man-who-saved-the-whales/#53a106f8596f Origin of Veggie Oil: https://medium.com/@drjasonfung/the-shocking-origin-of-vegetable-oil-garbage-1c2ce14ae513 Coconut Oil not for Pigs: https://physicalculturestudy.com/2014/12/04/why-coconut-oil-isnt-fit-for-pigs/ Canola Oil: ht...

Jun 17, 201937 min

Ep. 16 Story Time with Artemisinin and Horny Goat Weed

We take a break from the Weight Loss Series and do story time. The discovery of an amazing Malaria drug and horny 70 year olds. Story of the Discovery of Artemisinin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4966551/ Artemisinin Mega Link: https://www.cancertreatmentsresearch.com/artemisia-annua-its-extract-artemisinin/ David Epstein Book: https://amzn.to/2WymAAV Product Links: Artemisinin: https://amzn.to/2F3Pkf9 Sweet Wormwood Extract: https://amzn.to/2F3qaxf Horny Goat Weed Capsules: http...

Jun 11, 201931 min

Ep. 15 Weight Loss pt 3 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Today we talk about Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and how they are nibbling away at your health. Mercola EDCs: articles.mercola.com/sites/articles…chemicals.aspx Borax: www.thespruce.com/borax-laundry-booster-1387922 UK Lowered Fertility: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-…ng-problem.html Products: Charlies Soap: https://amzn.to/2Y1jVk2 Evian: https://amzn.to/2XRnrSY Alclad Pan: https://amzn.to/2O5J0L4 Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Jun 04, 201933 min

Ep. 14 Weight Loss pt 2 and Things that Smell

Lucas and Brion chat about things that smell, and an easy weight loss tip. Notes: Mercola: http://www.articles.mercola.com/sites/articles…-cravings.aspx Skin cancer: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…14623714000386 Testosterone and Sun: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4476341/ Testosterone and Sun: http://www.menshealth.com/health/a1953997…sterone-levels/ Peter Light: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320592.php Northwestern Medicine: http://www.news.northwestern.edu...

May 28, 201925 min

Ep. 13 Weight Loss and a Maca Story

We dive into Weight loss, laying the foundation for future episodes. Brion has a great story from the health food store about Maca Notes: Set Point Theory: http://www.mirror-mirror.org/set.htm Famine: http://www.news.brown.edu/articles/2016/12/famine Fat Storage of toxins: http://www.dailyhealthpost.com/toxins-stored-i…d-how-to-detox/ Obesity Paradox: http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_paradox Reverse Dieting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiYJW9pViaM Pyschology Today Dieting Stats: http:...

May 20, 201936 min

Ep. 12 Breast Implants, Zinc for Blood Pressure, and other news

Lucas does a solo cast about recent news and the direction of the podcast Notes: News: http://www.naturalnews.com/2019-05-03-iden…pertension.html http://www.cnn.com/2019/05/02/health/f…ml?no-st=1557095006 http://www.naturalblaze.com/2019/05/life-t…leep-aids.html http://www.articles.mercola.com/sites/articles…ealthiest.aspx Dermatologist: http://www.scarysymptoms.com/2013/07/can-skin…urn-into-cancer/ QUAX WEBSITE: http://www.quaxpodcast.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuaxPod FACEBOOK: https://w...

May 06, 201920 min
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