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In Episode 85 of Funny Medicine, we unravel the fascinating world of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)—a rare neurological condition that distorts perception of size, space, and time! Ever felt like your hands were shrinking or your surroundings were stretching like a scene from Alice in Wonderland? 🤯 🔬

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The history of AIWS & its first description by Dr. John Todd (1955)

✅ Causes & triggers—migraines, viral infections, and neurological links

✅ Symptoms & real-life experiences of sensory distortion

✅ How AIWS is connected to the parietal & occipital lobes of the brain 🧠

✅ The role of VR technology, religious visions & fever dreams in AIWS

✅ Management tips & treatment insights for those affected

This episode is packed with humor, personal anecdotes, and expert insights to make complex neurology easy to understand and fun to learn! 🎙️🤣

🎤 Join the Conversation – Drop Your Thoughts in the Comments!

👉 If you’ve ever experienced weird visual distortions, time warps, or surreal perceptions, let us know in the comments!

✅ Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more mind-blowing medical mysteries!

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Sources:

1. Blom, J. D. (2016). “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: A Systematic Review.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.

2. Podoll, K., & Robinson, D. (1999). “Lewis Carroll’s Migraine Experiences.” The Lancet.

3. Lanska, J. R., & Lanska, D. J. (2013). “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Somesthetic vs. Visual Distortions.” Neurology.

4. Epstein-Barr Virus and Neurological Complications. CDC Reports.

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🔬 The Science of Longevity & Preventative Medicine | Secrets to Healthy Aging & Longer Life

🌟 Want to live longer and stay healthier? In this episode, we explore the latest breakthroughs in longevity science, preventative medicine, and anti-aging strategies to help you optimize your healthspan and lifespan! 🔍

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The science of aging and how to slow it down

✅ How to reduce chronic inflammation and prevent disease

✅ Cutting-edge longevity research & biohacking techniques

✅ Brian Johnson’s extreme longevity practices—do they really work?

✅ Ancient wisdom vs. modern medicine: What works best?

✅ Simple lifestyle changes for healthy aging

🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back! Catching Up & Hair Talk

00:56 Recording Plans & Viral TikTok Ideas

01:21 Energy Boost Hacks & Shotgun Challenges

02:13 February Vibes & Longevity Discussion

03:33 Intro to Longevity & Preventative Medicine

04:54 The Science Behind Aging & Cellular Health

07:31 Best Preventative Medicine Strategies

18:14 Historical Secrets to Longevity & Wellness

31:04 Alzheimer’s Prevention & Cognitive Health

31:34 Magnesium & Brain Function

31:58 The Valerian Root Experiment

32:47 Navigating Memory & Familiar Places

35:45 How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

38:26 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Tips

45:08 Emerging Anti-Aging Research

51:40 Brian Johnson’s Longevity Routine—Extreme or Genius?

56:56 The Future of Longevity & Medicine

59:01 Outro & Social Media Plugs

🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more insights on health, longevity, and wellness! Let us know—what’s your favorite longevity hack? ⬇️

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Sources:

1.• National Institute on Aging. (2023). What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? • World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Healthy Ageing

2.• Time Magazine. (2023). Bryan Johnson’s Quest for Immortality • Fortune. (2024). Bryan Johnson Aims to Make Death Optional • Longevity Investors Conference. (2024). Bryan Johnson Interview

3.• Buettner, D. (2008). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. • National Geographic. (2023). What Are Blue Zones? • Netflix. (2023). Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Documentary

4. • Mark, J. J. (2020). Health and Medicine in Ancient Egypt • Nunn, J. F. (2002). Ancient Egyptian Medicine. University of Oklahoma Press.

5. • Sinclair, D. A. (2019). Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To. • National Institutes of Health. (2023). Advances in Aging and Longevity Research

6. Netflix. (2023). Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Series Description

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Is Your Bottled Water Giving You Brain Fog? (Spoiler: Maybe!) - Funny Medicine Podcast Ep. on Microplastics Welcome back to Funny Medicine Podcast.

This week, Dr. Yvy and Julz are bravely tackling the invisible menace lurking in your lunchbox, your tap water, and possibly even your organic kale smoothie: microplastics! 😱

In "Unveiling the Hidden Dangers: Microplastics in Our Daily Lives," we reluctantly drag ourselves into the murky depths of plastic pollution. Learn all about these teeny-tiny terrors, from their fascinating origin story (spoiler: it involves us) to their uncanny ability to be literally everywhere – oceans, soil, and yes, your precious bodily fluids.

We're not kidding, folks. We're talking plastic toxicity, hormone disruption, chronic inflammation, and maybe even neural toxicity! Is that brain fog actually plastic fog? Probably! But don't worry, we'll break down the complex science with our signature blend of humor and mild panic.

In this episode, you'll reluctantly learn about: The shocking history of plastics and how we got ourselves into this sticky situation. Types of plastics and why some are basically tiny time bombs for your health. Where microplastics in the environment are hiding (hint: everywhere you look and some places you really, really don't).

The terrifying **health risks of microplastics – because ignorance is not bliss when it comes to microscopic plastic shards invading your system. BPA and plastic toxicity – your old "BPA-free" water bottle might be laughing at you right now. How microplastics enter the body – prepare to be slightly disgusted. Health problems linked to microplastics* – a fun list of ailments to add to your hypochondria! The depressing *prevalence of microplastics in humans** – you are not special, you have plastic in you. Actually reducing microplastic exposure – practical tips that might slightly help, probably. The vague and uncertain future of medicine and microplastics – optimism is for suckers! The latest depressing research and news on microplastics – because good news is so overrated.

Tune in for the (slightly panicked) conversation that will make you question every sip of water and bite of food you consume! We promise to make learning about the impending plastic apocalypse almost* enjoyable.

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Listen now and try not to think about the plastic! 😬

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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments ❄️☀️

Feeling the winter blues? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating (and slightly gloomy) world of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Think of it as your crash course in why winter sometimes feels like an emotional ambush.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

🌞 The role of sunlight (or lack thereof) in your mood.

🧬 Melatonin overproduction, vitamin D deficiency, and even genetic factors.

🙃 How SAD is different from clinical depression—and why it’s all about those pesky seasons.

💡 Effective treatments, from light therapy to CBT, that can actually help!

✨ Personal stories about seasonal anxiety and mood swings—because laughing at the chaos helps, right?

If you’ve ever felt like winter is out to get you or just want to understand more about mental health during the darker months, this episode has the answers (and the sarcasm). ⏰

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro & Banter

02:19 What is SAD?

09:05 History & Causes of SAD

16:11 Symptoms & Lifestyle Impact

23:27 Treatments for SAD (Light Therapy, CBT, Meds)

25:21 Fun Facts About SAD 🌨️

Don’t let winter win—get informed, laugh a little, and take care of your mental health! 🎙️

THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU ARE SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.

Sources:

• Rosenthal, N.E., et al. (1984). “Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy.” Archives of General Psychiatry.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Seasonal Affective Disorder.

• American Psychiatric Association (APA): Understanding SAD.

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The Hidden Dangers of Contact Lenses: Shocking Stories & Essential Tips 👁️😱

Think contact lenses are just innocent little helpers? Think again. In this exclusive Funny Medicine Podcast episode, we uncover the jaw-dropping dangers of improper lens use—because nothing says “comedy” like 37 lenses stuck in one eye. (Yes, that happened.) 😳

Here’s what you’ll learn (and laugh about):

👓 The history of contact lenses—from da Vinci’s wild ideas to today’s tech.

🦠 Diseases linked to contacts, plus prevention tips you actually need.

👁️ Horror stories that will make you rethink your lens habits.

💡 Pro hygiene tips to avoid turning your eyeballs into petri dishes.

Whether you’re Team Glasses, Team Contacts, or Team “I Don’t Touch My Eyes,” this episode is an eye-opener (pun absolutely intended). 🤓

👉 Listen or watch now and learn how to avoid being that person with a contact lens horror story.

⏰ Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro & Cringe-Worthy Stories

01:47 Contact Lens History

04:51 Common Diseases & Hygiene Tips

15:19 Contact Lens Infections & Prevention

22:29 Shocking Lens Stories

30:02 Importance of Proper Lens Care

Subscribe for more science, sarcasm, and stories that make you say “wait, WHAT?” 🎧

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How Too Much Fructose Can Feed Cancer Tumors & The Eye-Opening Whole30 Diet Experience 🍬

Fructose: Sweet Poison? Did you know that too much fructose—yes, even the stuff in “healthy” foods—might be throwing a party for cancer cells? Recent research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that high fructose intake, especially from sneaky high fructose corn syrup, could fuel tumor growth in cancers like melanoma, breast, and cervical cancer. (So much for your “guilt-free” granola bars, right?)

🥗 Whole30: A Foodie Cult or Life-Changer? We spill the tea (unsweetened, of course) on our adventurous journey through the Whole30 diet. From reading nutrition labels like it’s a CSI crime scene to discovering sugar where you’d least expect it (ketchup?!), this was one eye-opening experience.

🎙️ In this episode, we also tackle:

• The horrors of hidden sugars in everyday foods.

• The struggles of screen time on preschoolers’ sleep (spoiler: it’s not helping).

• The FDA recalling antidepressants (because 2025 just wasn’t chaotic enough).

• The USDA’s new dietary guidelines. • Why Gen Z thinks kale is just a garnish while Boomers treat it like a holy grail.

• A decline in US obesity rates—yes, you read that right.

• And mind-blowing breakthroughs, like AI-powered blood tests for early cancer detection, new HIV treatments, and finally an FDA-approved sleep apnea medication.

🛑 Don’t forget to:

👉 Hit the LIKE button (or we’ll assume you’re a fructose fan).

👉 COMMENT your wildest Whole30 fail.

👉 SUBSCRIBE for more witty medical madness.

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New Year’s Cheers, Bird Flu Breakout, and Health News 🎉🐦

Kick off 2025 with laughs, sarcasm, and some jaw-dropping health updates! In this packed episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we toast to love, health, and dark chocolate (seriously). 🍫

Here’s what we’re serving up:

✨ Bird Flu Drama: Louisiana’s got more than Mardi Gras—meet the first severe U.S. case.

🧘‍♀️ Healthy Aging: Why balance exercises might save you (and your dignity).

🍴 Toxic Kitchen Tools: Spoiler: Your plastic utensils are trying to kill you.

💊 Weight Loss Meds: Zepbound, the new buzzword for weight loss and PCOS treatment.

🌎 Congo Health Crisis: A mysterious illness outbreak you need to hear about.

🍫 Dark Chocolate for Diabetes: Yes, it’s that good.

🏥 Anthem’s Policy Reversal: Because anesthesia and controversy make for great podcast material.

Laugh, learn, and question your kitchen choices with us. Start the year informed, entertained, and a little healthier—sarcasm included.

👉 Watch now and subscribe for more medical humor!

⏰ Episode Highlights:

00:00 New Year Greetings

02:42 Severe Bird Flu Case

12:36 Dementia & Exercise

15:29 Toxic Kitchen Tools

20:49 Zepbound Weight Loss Medication

30:48 Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

33:30 Anthem Policy Drama Subscribe for science, sarcasm, and unexpected health insights! 🎧

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Ready to start your year on a (literally) sober note? In this Patreon-exclusive episode, we dive headfirst into the wacky world of Dry January. From its humble beginnings to its status as the trendy health kick, we uncover why everyone and their grandma is putting down the bottle for 31 days.

Expect sarcastic banter, awkward personal anecdotes, and a surprisingly enlightening journey through the benefits of skipping booze. Curious about what alcohol does to your liver (spoiler: it’s not great) or how giving it up might save your skin (literally)? We’ve got you covered.

Highlights:

• History & Origins of Dry January: Who started this madness?

• Liver Love: What happens when you give it a break? (Stages of liver damage included for the overachievers.)

• Body Benefits: How booze affects your heart, digestion, and more.

• Mocktails vs. Damp January: Because we love a good compromise.

• Mental Health Perks: Who knew cutting back on liquid courage could be so uplifting?

It’s not all kale smoothies and smug Instagram posts—we also share the challenges, awkwardness, and unexpected benefits of the booze-free life. Think of this episode as your survival guide for the month (and maybe beyond). 🍹

Skip the drink, keep the laughs. Tune in now, exclusively on Patreon, and let’s toast to Dry January—mocktails in hand, of course. 👉 Subscribe now to unlock more exclusive content from the Funny Medicine Podcast!

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Sources:

1. Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol Change UK

2. University of Sussex Dry January Study: University of Sussex

3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: NIAAA

4. American Liver Foundation: Liver Foundation

5. Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC

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