: 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.

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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
  • Plant-based medicines
• 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.
    • Full time for 25 years
• 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
    • Satisfies that system
• 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
    • Take it every day