We’ve often heard the expression “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” well, today on The Better Prescription, Dr. Minni Malhotra examines the scientific facts behind that saying. She explains Hormesis, the paradoxical phenomenon that occurs when the body benefits from exposure to small amounts of stressors. She discusses how exposing oneself to things like cigarettes, alcohol, and cannabis can, in some cases, be helpful. She also talks about various hormones and the effects of hormone imbalances on the body. Hear about how too much exercise can be damaging to one’s health, and find out some tips on how simple stressors like cold water treatment, holding your breath, and intermittent fasting can be used to bio-hack your own longevity. Tune in for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
