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RHR: The Placebo Effect and The Power of Belief in Healing

March 14, 2012 in Podcasts | 15 comments

The placebo effect defies the mainstream medical understanding of the relationship between mind and body and its role in health and disease. In this episode we discuss what placebo (and its lesser known twin, nocebo) can teach us about the human capacity for self-healing, and how we can harness that power to optimize our health.In this episode, we cover:2:45 The latest study revealing the power of placebo, nocebo, and belief in healing 8:57 Does the placebo effect really ...
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RHR: The Highly Effective (But Little Known) Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis

February 22, 2012 in Podcasts | 42 comments

Well, folks, I blew it with the audio this time. My recording settings weren't set properly, so we had to use the Skype back-up. Sorry!Pork has been getting a bad rap in the blogosphere lately. In this episode we explore whether pork deserves the harsh treatment, or whether it's merely a victim of misunderstanding. We also discuss a novel treatment for chronic sinusitis, which by some measurements is the most common chronic disease in the U.S., ...
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RHR: Chris Masterjohn on Cholesterol and Heart Disease (Part 3)

February 8, 2012 in Podcasts | 122 comments

In this episode we conclude the excellent 3-part series on cholesterol and heart disease with Chris Masterjohn. It's been a pleasure to have Chris with us throughout the series, as he's the most knowledgeable person I know about these topics. We'll certainly have him back in the future!In case you missed them, here are links to Part 1 and Part 2.In this episode, we cover:2:30 The role of cholesterol in heart disease 11:26 What to do - or ...
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RHR: Why It’s So Hard To Lose Weight – And Keep It Off

January 25, 2012 in Podcasts | 81 comments

**Special announcement: you'll notice we're now providing a full transcript for each new episode of the show. Special thanks to Lindsey Gosling from our community for volunteering to do this. She's my hero.One of the most hotly debated subjects in the Paleo-sphere over the last several months has been the causes and treatment of obesity and overweight. Some claim that it's simply a matter of "calories in, calories out", and weight loss is just a question ...
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