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The foundational episodes of the Thrivalist Manifesto, introduces the audience to some concepts that will be a recurring theme in the upcoming episodes.  The foundational episodes include basic topics such as, principles in biology, neurology, psychology, genetics, nutrition etc.

The principle discussed in this episode is called Hormesis-a term used to refer to a biphasic dose response to an environmental agent characterized by a low dose stimulation or beneficial effect and a high dose inhibitory or toxic effect.  Dr. G’s uses simple terms and analogies to describe why Hormesis is important to you.  Hormsis explains the beneficial effects of low-level exposure to an agent that would otherwise be toxic at a higher dose but not in lower and controlled doses.

From Hormesis to voluntary discomfort, this episode gives you a scientifically supported overview of how our body reacts to pain, inflammation and oxidation; how that affects our overall performance.

This episode covers not just the physiological but also psychosocial effects of pain and discomfort on the various parts of our body.

Bookmarked minutes

1:18- Introduction to the concept of Hormesis.

2:30- Example of types of ‘Hormetic’ responses.

9:00- Body’s reaction to cold exposure

10:38- Voluntary discomfort

11:15- Dr. G and Ben V talks about their personal experience with voluntary discomfort (cold shot)

13:48-Infrared sauna

18:16-Intermitent fasting

26:55-The drug like effects of fasting to cure ADHD symptoms (among other brain based challenges)