Episode 2534 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards and they discuss uses for ketamine, ketogenic diets, innovation in treating pain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/08/innovation-treating-pain-dr-johnathan-edwards-episode-2534 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Clinical Ketamine ***Please be aware that a portion of this episode discusses topics that may be sensitive to some people, such as suicide ideation, depression, and treatments.**** Johnathan Edwards, MD is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist. (2:00 ) Vinnie describes what he heard in the 1980s about ketamine. (2:45 ) Ketamine has a lot of medical uses. (6:00 ) originally an anesthetic used for the military has been in use since the 1960s also used in a very controlled manner and alongside therapy for depression cases and eating disorders It creates a dissociative effect for some people. But beware: the ketamine found on the street is a very different species than the medical-grade and clinically controlled ketamine! Low Carb Diets and the Benefits of Ketosis What are Johnathan’s thoughts on low-carb and ketogenic diets? (28:00 ) He studies and measures the effects of ketones on traumatic brain injuries. Exogenous ketones (salts, esters) may help, but they are only a supplement and are not a replacement for a good, ketogenic diet. (35:00 ) The only exception may be to help boost cancer treatment. They discuss the ketogenic diet and treating cancer. (37:00 ) Johnathan has examples of the keto diet and exogenous ketones helping personal friends. Vinnie talks about how he has been addressing his recent recurrence of leukemia, after being cancer-free for 17 years. They discuss brain health regarding glioblastoma. They share two different stories, with very different endings. (45:00 ) It is concerning for patients to be advised to bulk up or gain weight before chemo by eating cakes, cookies, and other junk food! (49:00 ) Innovation in Treating Pain They discuss percutaneous hydrotomy treatments; he explains what they are and how it is done. (54:00 ) Albert Szent-Györgyi states that healing always involves moving energy. (1:00:00 ) Cycling has been a big part of Johnathan’s repertoire as well. (1:08:00 ) He has written a book on pain management and percutaneous hydrotomy,  He also has another book on running Johnathan will return to the show soon—keep your eyes and ears open! He can be found online   More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available for pre-order!  You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . Anna’s beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00 ) Eat Happy Kitchen has a promo going on! She has extended it into August. Taco and Dill ORGANIC SPICE BLENDS double packs are on sale. Use Promo Code BOGO25. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!