Botanical Biohacking

Latest Episodes:

Pain and Fatigue Part III: How Emotions Influence Pain, Fatigue, and Depression Oct 09, 2017

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How your thoughts can influence hormones and inflammatory gasses like nitric oxide to increase pain, decrease energy, and keep you stuck in a state of depression. Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

Pain and Fatigue Part II: How Gut Balance Influences Pain, Energy Levels, and Depression Oct 09, 2017

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Explore how gut health can influence heavy pain and fatigue in the body. pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

Pain and Fatigue Part I: How The Immune System Influences Pain, Fatigue, and Depression Oct 09, 2017

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What Your Pain Is Trying To Tell You Sep 25, 2017

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Discover what different types of aches and pains are trying to tell you. In this 8 part series pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

An Aztec Herb For Happiness And Fat Loss Sep 13, 2017

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Explore the Aztec folktale and modern pharmacology of a staple vegetable. It has the power to help with some of the biggest challenges we face today. Discover how nopales help prevent cancer, regulate blood sugar, and clear away extra fat.

Tibetan Foot Soak Therapy Pharmacology and Use Sep 13, 2017

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Discover a botanical therapy we use clinically to help eliminate both physical and emotional pain.

Bai Shao- Hua Tuo's Peony Root Aug 07, 2017

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Hua Tuo was the most famous doctors in Chinese history. In today's story the spirit of a peony tries to send him a message in the night and he manages to screw up divine providence. Discover how the simple herb has profound applications depending on its context. Get the skinny on bai shao and how it can help with menstruation, the immune system, and nerve function.

Lan's Tibetan Herbal Expedition: Departure Jul 31, 2017

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We have some exciting projects underway. Find out about the research team, and the incredible serendipity surrounding this project. Discover how by sharing this podcast you have been part of the herb-to-clinic revolution and how you have helped support a Tibetan orphanage.

Dang Gui: The Queen Herb For Women's Health Jul 24, 2017

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This fun episode takes you through the folktale of dang gui as well as revealing the cutting edge pharmacology of herbal formulas that are miraculous for women's health.

Episode III of Dr. Whalen Trilogy: Integrated Solutions for Depression, Poor Sleep and Burnout Jul 10, 2017

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Join Zen Master and Anesthesiologist Tom Whalen MD on a three part journey from overwork and burn out to thriving in chaos and recharging on the go.