Episode 2534 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards and they discuss uses for ketamine, ketogenic diets, innovation in treating pain, and more.

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Clinical Ketamine

***Please be aware that a portion of this episode discusses topics that may be sensitive to some people, such as suicide ideation, depression, and treatments.****

• Johnathan Edwards, MD is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist. (2:00)
• Vinnie describes what he heard in the 1980s about ketamine. (2:45)
• Ketamine has a lot of medical uses. (6:00)
  • originally an anesthetic used for the military
  • has been in use since the 1960s
  • also used in a very controlled manner and alongside therapy for depression cases and eating disorders
  • It creates a dissociative effect for some people.
  • But beware: the ketamine found on the street is a very different species than the medical-grade and clinically controlled ketamine!

Low Carb Diets and the Benefits of Ketosis

•  What are Johnathan’s thoughts on low-carb and ketogenic diets? (28:00)
  • He studies and measures the effects of ketones on traumatic brain injuries.
  • Exogenous ketones (salts, esters) may help, but they are only a supplement and are not a replacement for a good, ketogenic diet. (35:00)
    • The only exception may be to help boost cancer treatment.
• They discuss the ketogenic diet and treating cancer. (37:00)
  • Johnathan has examples of the keto diet and exogenous ketones helping personal friends.
  • Vinnie talks about how he has been addressing his recent recurrence of leukemia, after being cancer-free for 17 years.
  • They discuss brain health regarding glioblastoma.
    • They share two different stories, with very different endings. (45:00)
    • It is concerning for patients to be advised to bulk up or gain weight before chemo by eating cakes, cookies, and other junk food! (49:00)

Innovation in Treating Pain

• They discuss percutaneous hydrotomy treatments; he explains what they are and how it is done. (54:00)
• Albert Szent-Györgyi states that healing always involves moving energy. (1:00:00)
• Cycling has been a big part of Johnathan’s repertoire as well. (1:08:00)
• He has written a book on pain management and percutaneous hydrotomy,  Stopping Pain   https://amzn.to/4dX0dxg
• He also has another book on running The Science of the Marathon https://amzn.to/3X4ufsj
• Johnathan will return to the show soon—keep your eyes and ears open!
• He can be found online https://www.johnathanedwardsmd.com/

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• Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. 
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