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Skewing the Numbers with Dr. Zoë Harcombe – Episode 2480

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2480 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Zöe Harcombe and they discuss calling out researchers for skewing the numbers for breast cancer screening, HPV, and more.

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Skewing the Numbers

  • Dr. Harcome addresses health and wellness claims and debunks them when necessary. (3:00)
    • One of the more recent articles was centered around red meat causing T2 diabetes.
    • Another article claims intermittent fasting will cause cardiac death. (4:15)
  • She shares a recent experience at a conference and addresses intermittent fasting. (7:00)
    • She points out the details and explains how information was gathered.
    • The headline is based on 31 people; however, the starting numbers of the study were significantly higher.
      • This means that the entire study only used 1.5% of the information gathered.
        • The report is then based on skewing the numbers.
  • The next headline has to do with breast cancer screening. (27:00)
    • There are very specific instances where highly extensive treatment may not have been necessary for some women. (33:00)
    • The problem with this is that chemotherapy is toxic as well.
    • Things like having the BRCA1 gene are not included in this, and shouldn’t be; that is a different circumstance.
  • HPV discussion: What is the current information about HPV? (39:00)
  • Back to the breast cancer screening, Dr. Harcombe shares more information. (45:00)
    • She shares how she personally approaches screening.
    • They chat a bit about Princess Kate of the British Royal family and her recent hospital stay. (55:00)

Belly Reduction

  • Dr. Harcombe touches on a report about kimchi. (1:00:00 )
    • The claim says it can reduce “beer belly,” but the standards of obesity are much different in Korea than they are in the West.
      • A “beer belly” in Korea is a 32″ waist.
    • You also need to see who funds the studies—as usual, follow the money.
    • Also, places like Harvard push an agenda; funding doesn’t happen unless your study follows the agenda. (1:05:00)
    • The system creates the narrative. (1:06:00)
  • Dr. Harcombe shares what it takes to get research published; it’s difficult, especially since her studies tend to go against the narrative.
    • You can find her website at https://zoeharcombe.com
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Filed Under: 1 On 1 Luminaries, Diets, Health, NSNG®, Nutrition, Podcast Tagged With: BJM, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, cherry-picking information, conflicts of interest, global agenda, Harvard, HPV, Intermittent Fasting, JAMA, mechanism, mensa, Peter C. Gøtzsche, Pharmaceutical industry, plant-based, Radiation, The Cochrane Foundation

Angriest Trainer 134: BRCA1, Sugar and Cancer, and Weight Training vs. Endurance Training

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the BRCA1 gene mutation test, Angelina Jolie, and Weight Training during Triathlon Training, plus they talk to Superfan and oncologist Dr. Jennifer Cultrera about the correlations of sugar and cancer.

Bea Arthur naked.  You’re welcome.

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Early in this podcast, Vinnie and Anna talk about the genesis of The Simpsons, which debuted as an interstitial on The Tracey Ullman Show. They then get into the infamous Bea Arthur portrait, as visible above.

Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie

Later, they talk about Angelina Jolie’s preventative procedure and BRCA1. That leads to the interview with superfan and oncologist Dr. Jennifer Cultrera.

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, NSNG®, Podcast, Sports, Weight Loss Tagged With: Bea Arthur, Belmont Studies, Big Food, BRCA1, Breast Cancer, China Study, CureCervicalCancer.org, Gary Taubes, Glycemic Diet, Guardasil, HPV, inflammation, Insulin, Jennifer Cultrera, Julie Kavner, Macrobiotic Diet, NIH, No Sugar No Grains, NuSI, oncology, Peter Attia, Pump Action Shotgun, Schoolhouse Rock, Sickle Cell, Susan Komen, This Is Spinal Tap, Thyroid, Tracy Ullman, Weight Lifting, Weight Training, Zone 2 Aerobic Training

Angriest Trainer 127: The Truth About Celiac, HPV, and Unethical Doctors

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss CureCervicalCancer.org, doctors taking a cut from pharmaceutical companies, and interview Superfan Justin Ferrell, who has set a great example for how to get your kids to go sugar and grain free.

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Early in the podcast, Vinnie and Anna talk about the current state for doctors. They then talk to Justin Ferrell, a superfan of the show. They get into a discussion about personal experiences with celiac.

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Podcast, Weight Loss Tagged With: Australian Medical Association, Buffalo Springfield, Celiac Disease, Cervical Cancer, Cinqo de Mayo, Dr. Patricia Gordon, Dr. X, Guardasil, HPV, Justin Ferrel, Kansas City, libsyn, Medical School Bills, NHL, No Sugar No Grains, Open Heart Surgery, Steven Stills, wheat belly

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