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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.
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You’re Never Too Old – Episode 2455

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Episode 2455 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss how you’re never too old to learn or try something new, and more.

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You’re Never Too Old

  • Gina has gone back to school and is in the middle of mid-terms. (2:00)
    • The requirements have changed since she’s last been in school.
    • They chat about the modern-day challenges at the butcher shop. (7:00)
  • Gina is proud to be finishing what she started, even if it’s a little later in life. (12:30)
    • She shares what made her decide to continue. (13:00)
    • She is done with her limiting beliefs.
  • Nina Teicholz just earned her PhD! (14:30)
  • Gina asks Vinnie about Longevity Clinics. (18:30)
    • They are highly specialized medical clinics focused on health, wellness, and longevity, often through bio-hacking methods.
    • Some of the things aren’t based on confirmed science.
    • Insurance doesn’t typically cover it either, and they are extremely expensive.
  •  Many “fixes” that people try end up being a deal with the devil because of the long-term effects.
  • Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com.
    • Go check out her socials–she shares some relatively recent news.

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Bending the Truth – Episode 2365

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Episode 2365 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about NSVs, how lycra lies, epidemiological studies bending the truth, and more.

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BENDING THE TRUTH

  • Today’s episode starts with a discussion about Sinéad O’Connor, who has tragically passed. (2:00)
    • Vinnie and Gina give an earnest reminder to always reach out to someone when feeling mentally distressed.
    • There are so many people who care, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
  • Gina shares a recent NSV (non-scale victory)—she fits into a new pair of jeans! (11:00)
    • She has results she can FEEL, and it feels amazing.
    • She added in a little intermittent fasting.
    • But she also reads an article from the NYPost that claims intermittent fasting raises blood sugar, which doesn’t makes sense.
  • This leads to a conversation about how things like lycra and leggings help hide things like weight gain. (20:00)
    • As a result, people end up ignoring and/or delaying changes in their habits.
  • Both lycra and many epidemiological studies can be a type of “bending the truth.”
  • Back to the NYPost article: Vinnie addresses why epidemiological studies can’t fully be trusted. (26:30)
    • Correlation does not mean causation.
    • There are so many variables, like sleep, and misreporting of food intake.
    • Vinnie quizzes Gina and not even her MENSA card can help her out on this one!
    • Gina gives an example of how her schedule affected her; her body became very dysregulated.
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Eating on the Road and Exercise – Episode 1858

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1858 – On this Sunday School episode, Gina Grad and Vinnie Tortorich talk driving, eating on the road, the keto ‘woosh,’ exercise, and more.

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EATING ON THE ROAD

  • For those who drive a lot, planning ahead is crucial.
  • Vinnie talks to a lot of truckers about staying the course while on the road.
  • You can find okay things in some truck stops — look for jerky without added sugar, hard boiled eggs, pickles.
  • There are lots of things you can pack in a cooler for a drive.
  • If you need to get fast food, just get patties.

KETO ‘WOOSH’

  • Some people lose weight fast, then think they plateau.
  • But, usually it is normally water weight to start.
  • The weight will come off, but try to focus on non-scale victories, too.
  • Exercise can help.
  • This looks different for everyone!

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