: Episode 1356 – Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter, joins Vinnie for this Friday episode and the two talk his travels, learning about indigenous cultures, the power of plant-based medicines such as cannabis and ashwagandha, and more.
CHRIS KILHAM
- Chris is famously known as the Medicine Hunter!
- He is all about finding and using natural medications while protecting the environment and supporting indigenous cultures around the world
- He’s learned much about cultural differences during his travels, and has learned a great deal from other cultures
- Loves this learning, loves the traveling part of his job
- Vinnie has been to India, as has Chris for his work
- India is an interesting mix of the left-overs of imperialism and the indigenous culture as well
- Written over a dozen books, check them out here
- Came about this work through an early interest in herbs and the like
- Started working in natural food stores which gave him a great entree
- After this, began sustainability projects, traveled to learn about other plant-based medicines, etc.
- Believes that coffee has been maligned for all of the wrong reasons
- This came from the church, not from science
- Coffee is great, and if you don’t like the caffeine, have decaf for the health benefits
- Cannabis from a medical standpoint has more and more benefits over time
- Having it in fluid or edible forms is probably preferable to smoking
- Amazing for people with pain and children with epilepsy
- In the 1990s we learned about the Endocannabinoid System
- This is what CBD works on
- Ashwagandha is another plant Chris works a lot with
- Has a book on it
- This herb is considered to be the best in indigenous Indian medicine
- Has been used for over 4,000 years
- Good for strength, good sleep, endurance, etc.
- Reduces stress hormones in the blood, boosts testosterone in aging men, increases O2 max, etc.
- “Some people are surprised by how horny they get”
- A good daily habit, according to Chris
