Ep 190 Starvation: More than hunger

Imagine yourself as a 17th century English peasant or merchant or noble. Let’s say you’re dealing with some intense stomach pain or a cut on your leg that won’t heal. Where do you turn to for help? Today’s book club episode reveals that the answer depends on your medical needs, y ...  عرض المزيد

This week, we’re picking up where we left off last episode in our exploration of ECT by examining how this therapy is administered, which conditions it’s used for, and what we know about why it works. To start off, we take you through the procedure step-by-step, including prep an ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, I dive into the fascinating and eye-opening history of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and explore how its findings relate directly to eating disorders today. We’ll discuss the psychological and physical effects of starvation observed during the study, how ...

An introduction to human nutrition, in which we discuss the nutritional importance and role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, before considering the effects of malnutrition, how it is measured, and its prevalence around the world. We conclude with an analy ...  عرض المزيد

Caloric restriction has its charms for many people. It also has a dizzying array of side effects. This episode features audio from Fasting to Reverse Diabetes, Fasting to Treat Depression, and Fasting for Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Headache. Visit the video pages for all sources ...  عرض المزيد

This episode was supported by the Biochemical Society!In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the biochemistry of fasting. How does our body maintain homeostasis during periods of not eating?If you want to watch a lecture on this topic by Dr Mike, click here!!Wanna be a memb ...  عرض المزيد