Episode 2404- On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the importance of colonoscopies, enema trends, and more.
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Importance of Colonoscopies
- Gina talks about her colorectal consultation. (2:00)
- Vinnie shares a similar exam for the prostate.
- Vinnie has a lot to say about getting a colonoscopy. (6:30)
- One of Vinnie’s heroes is Vince Lombardi, who died of colon cancer.
- He has a family member going through colon cancer right now; it was discovered by accident. (13:30)
- Vinnie advises not to wait around to get checked!
- Vinnie laments how people put things off because they’re afraid of what is a simple procedure. (19:00)
- They talk about coffee enemas. (20:15)
- They also chat a bit about other celebrity fitness personalities. (25:00)
- Gina asks more questions about coffee enemas and how athletes would use them. (27:00)
- Vinnie has always been against colonics, too, and explains why. (29:00)
- They can wipe out the microbiome, and our bodies weren’t meant to be cleaned out like that.
- He recommends taking electrolytes to offset feeling light-headed when prepping for a colonoscopy.Â
- Don’t delay by filling your schedule with excuses—make sure you get your colon checked! (33:00)
Check out Gina’s book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and YouTube.
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