Nov 16, 2023

Have you ever heard of "mouth taping"? Wondering if it's the real deal? Does it actually work?

As a Body Nerd Show listener, you might remember previous episodes I’ve done on breathing, including episode 140 with renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown.

Now, as much as I love sharing only what I've personally...

Nov 2, 2023

You've probably heard about dry brushing and its benefits: from stimulating the lymphatic system to exfoliating the skin and boosting circulation.

And after scrolling past yet another dry brushing post, you might be wondering - Is it all hype or does it really live up to its claims?

In today's episode, I'm peeling back...

Oct 19, 2023

Is the placebo effect real? Is it possible to have significant improvements in symptoms even if you receive a sham treatment?

Yep, it is - and on today’s episode, we’re diving deep into this fascinating topic that has a profound impact on medical research and our understanding of the mind-body connection.

If...

Oct 5, 2023

Today’s episode doesn’t need a whole lot of explanation: I had asparagus one day and couldn’t help but wonder about a peculiar scent. If you eat asparagus, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

So I dove into the research and learned way more about asparagus than I ever thought I would 🙈

Asparagus has some...

Sep 21, 2023

What if I told you there might be a way to reduce aging-related muscle loss? Or limit the damage to a heart after a heart attack?

Recent research published in Frontiers in Pharmacology has uncovered some unexpected uses for acetaminophen, the common ingredient found in over 400 medications in the US.

It turns out that...