THE MASON TAYLOR SHOW
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Balls Deep in Men's Health with Dr Espo
It’s Movember around the world and that means the focus is once again on men’s prostate health, so this week I dive deep with men’s health specialist Dr Ralph Esposito. While much of the mainstream is focused on treating men’s prostate and hormonal imbalances when its too late, Dr Espo and I explore how we can integrate practices and herbs into our lives so that optimal sexual health (and beyond) can be maintained. We explore the effect that pornography has on men’s health and erectile dysfunction and how we can overcome this with some simple processes. Physiological factors play a huge part in this dysfunction and they are heavily discussed. The physiological harm of stress on men’s health leads to some wonderful insights about why we need to be keeping stress down if we want erectile and hormonal function to be strong. Adaptogenic herbs are at it again in helping maintain optimal health and I loved the herbs Dr Espo is using, I’ll be upping their intake and I’m sure you’ll be doing the same. The depth of insights into how to get a hormonal flow that leads to sexual potency, a long life and potentiated health is inspiring and there are some great surprises for you in regards to how simply raising testosterone isn’t the answer to getting better sexual function.
It’s Movember around the world and that means the focus is once again on men’s prostate health, so this week I dive deep with men’s health specialist Dr Ralph Esposito. While much of the mainstream is focused on treating men’s prostate and hormonal imbalances when its too late, Dr Espo and I explore how we can integrate practices and herbs into our lives so that optimal sexual health (and beyond) can be maintained. We explore the effect that pornography has on men’s health and erectile dysfunction and how we can overcome this with some simple processes. Physiological factors play a huge part in this dysfunction and they are heavily discussed. The physiological harm of stress on men’s health leads to some wonderful insights about why we need to be keeping stress down if we want erectile and hormonal function to be strong. Adaptogenic herbs are at it again in helping maintain optimal health and I loved the herbs Dr Espo is using, I’ll be upping their intake and I’m sure you’ll be doing the same. The depth of insights into how to get a hormonal flow that leads to sexual potency, a long life and potentiated health is inspiring and there are some great surprises for you in regards to how simply raising testosterone isn’t the answer to getting better sexual function.
In this podcast we cover:
- Dr Ralph’s path into holistic medicine and becoming a practitioner
- Anabolics and performance enhancing drugs in the sports world
- Alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy
- Identifying signs & symptoms of androgen deficiency
- Targetting erectile dysfunction in young and older males
- Herbal therapeutics for augmenting androgen production
- The impact of estrogen on male health
- DHEA & Progesterone supplementation
- Sleep – The forgotten hero in augmenting testosterone production
Bio:
(from www.doctorespo.com)
My specialty is in integrative urology and men's health. I have experience writing, educating and reviewing in areas such as male and female urological conditions, prostate disease, hormonal issues, andropause, fertility, exercise, men’s health and sexual health. My journey into healthcare and wellness began at NYU, a Bachelor’s in Nutrition & Dietetics and Pre-medical studies. In 2011 I began my research and work with Dr. Geovanni Espinosa at NYU Smilow Integrative and Functional Urology Center. I continued at NYU during my medical training and I still work closely with Dr. Espinosa.
To stay current but also to be involved with the future of medicine, I hold a position as adjunct professor at NYU where I lecture on integrative nutrition. My passion for medicine continued into medical school, where I obtained my naturopathic medical degree and my master's in Acupuncture. I had the honor of working with top tier physicians including Dr. D'Adamo, where my personalized approach to medicine flourished.
Food as medicine is as much a part of naturopathic medicine as it is of my strong Italian roots. I love to spend my weekends in the kitchen and my October making homemade wine with my family.
Resources:
www.doctorespo.com
@doctor.espo
Evolutionary Herbalism with Sajah Popham
If you’re into herbs then you’ll want to listen to this. Sajar is an epic herbalist and is having the conversations about herbal practice that I love and allows us to get into closer relation with the herbs and exactly how they are working in the body. Get ready to stop being confused by the excessive information about herbs in the textbooks and learn how to begin understanding the patterns that herbs make in our bodies.
If you’re into herbs then you’ll want to listen to this. Sajar is an epic herbalist and is having the conversations about herbal practice that I love and allows us to get into closer relation with the herbs and exactly how they are working in the body. Get ready to stop being confused by the excessive information about herbs in the textbooks and learn how to begin understanding the patterns that herbs make in our bodies.
In this podcast we cover:
- Sajah’s background and introduction to herbalism
- The concept of spagyrics medicine and its applications
- Going beyond practicing “armchair herbalism”
- Shared themes amongst ancient medicine systems
- The three doshas of Ayurveda
- The ambiguous notion of achieving balance to reach ultimate health
- The importance of lifestyle modification alongside prescribing herbs
- Wholistic and reductionist paradigms within herbal medicine
- Moving back toward “energetic & constitutional prescription” of plants
- Integrative medicine and the bridge between ancient & modern healthcare
- The “North and South” of herbs
Bio:
Sajah Popham, founder of Organic Unity and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, is a student of the universal truths found within both ancient and modern herbal traditions from around the world. The focus of his work is on integrating ancient teachings for a new paradigm of plant medicine, one that is truly holistic in its honoring of the spirit, energetics, and body of both people and plants. His unique synthesis bridges herbalism not only east and west, but north and south, above and below, into a universal philosophy that encompasses indigenous wisdom, Ayurveda, western Alchemy and Spagyrics, Astrology, clinical herbalism, and modern pharmacology. Sajah’s vitalist approach utilizes plants not only for physiological healing and rejuvenation, but for the evolution of consciousness, for a truly holistic practice of plant medicine. Sajah’s teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honour and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives in southern Oregon with his wife where he teaches at his school, makes spagyric medicines, and practices his art.
Resources:
www.evolutionaryherbalism.com
www.organic-unity.com
The Plant Path (iTunes Podcast)
Healing Lyme with Amina Eastham-Hiller
Lyme Disease is running rampant in Australia, but what is this infection? Amina Eastham-Hillier is a naturopath and herbalist who specialises in treating stealth infections, especially the Lyme bacteria and its co-infections and has lots to say on the topic. Ever wonder why it's so difficult to heal this illness? Join us as we go deep into exploring the nature of this stealth pathogen and the process that it undertakes while infecting the body; and no, it isn't the same for everybody and depends on which co-infections have hit you and where in the body presents the greatest weakness. Treatment for Lyme takes time, however as you'll discover in this interview it can be done with an experienced team, clever strategy, time and tenacity. Enjoy diving deep into this epic conversation about healing Lyme.
Lyme Disease is running rampant in Australia, but what is this infection? Amina Eastham-Hillier is a naturopath and herbalist who specialises in treating stealth infections, especially the Lyme bacteria and its co-infections and has lots to say on the topic. Ever wonder why it's so difficult to heal this illness? Join us as we go deep into exploring the nature of this stealth pathogen and the process that it undertakes while infecting the body; and no, it isn't the same for everybody and depends on which co-infections have hit you and where in the body presents the greatest weakness. Treatment for Lyme takes time, however as you'll discover in this interview it can be done with an experienced team, clever strategy, time and tenacity. Enjoy diving deep into this epic conversation about healing Lyme.
In this podcast you will learn all about:
- Orchestrating the balance of commensal and dysbiotic gut bacteria
- The gap between allopathic and complementary medicine in treating chronic illness
- Functional testing and its place in diagnosis and treatment of stealth pathogens
- Gene testing and the realm of nutrigenomics in preventing chronic disease
- The gut microbiome of indigenous cultures VS western society
- Borrelia in Australia and abroad
- Lyme co infections such as bartonella, babesia and their clinical manifestations
- Testing for lyme and co-infections in Australia
- The interaction between virus, bacteria and biofilm
- The road to recovery from acute and chronic lyme illness
Bio:
Amina Eastham-Hillier, N.D is a Qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist & Nutritionist and has worked in the Health industry for over 24 years. Starting from her own clinic in England, she gained her Bachelor degree in Australia and has travelled extensively throughout Asia, spending a year studying & working in Japan, and recently a year in China studying herbal medicine. Amina is currently studying for a Nutrigenomics Diploma to further understand genetic susceptibilities of Lyme disease and mould illness.
As an International Presenter, Amina’s mission is to educate naturopaths, doctors, and patients about the importance of Integrated Medicine in treating Lyme disease, mould illness, & other stealth infections. She has presented at 26 International conferences & events in the last 4 years and has just published her book, Lyme Natural – Integrated Naturopathy for Lyme disease & its co-infections.
Resources:
www.lymenatural.com
www.noosaholistichealth.com
www.sacredearthmusic.com/downtoearth
Lyme Disease in Australia with Peter Dobie
Since getting bitten by a Lyme infected tick last year I’ve been very interested in helping inform people about what exactly this infection is, the controversy surrounding it and how to treat it (big discussion). Peter Dobie has been doing all these things for many years in Australia, in fact he’s one of the longest serving integrative doctors in Oz and he a lot of insights and practical information to share in regards to the research behind Lyme, getting it acknowledged by the modern medical system (because it IS here), treatment options and heaps more. If you’re in an area where Lyme is prevalent, or plan to travel to any such places, it is important to be aware of what to do in the instance of infection, this podcast lays it out.
Since getting bitten by a Lyme infected tick last year I’ve been very interested in helping inform people about what exactly this infection is, the controversy surrounding it and how to treat it (big discussion). Dr Peter Dobie has been doing all these things for many years in Australia, in fact he’s one of the longest serving integrative doctors in Oz and he a lot of insights and practical information to share in regards to the research behind Lyme, getting it acknowledged by the modern medical system (because it IS here), treatment options and heaps more. If you’re in an area where Lyme is prevalent, or plan to travel to any such places, it is important to be aware of what to do in the instance of infection, this podcast lays it out.
In this podcast we dive straight into:
- Lyme controversy in Australia and abroad
- methods of Lyme transmission
- Prevelance on the east coast of Australia
- Borreliosis vs lyme-like illness
- Antibiotics in acute and chronic lyme disease
- Herbal medicine protocols
- Mason’s account of his journey back to health post tick bite
- Lyme testing in Australia
- Neurological manifestations of lyme
- The stealth nature of these infections and ability to evade our immune system
- Biofilm eradication
- Herxheimer reactions
- DIY “Tick Kits”
- What to do if you become ill after being tick bitten
Dr Peter Dobie studied medicine at the University of Tasmania. He is one of the most experienced doctors in Australia in the field of integrative medicine. He specialises in nutritional medicine, anti-ageing medicine, the treatment of chronic fatigue, the treatment of adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorders, bio-identical hormone therapy, intravenous vitamin therapy, allergy testing and treatment, chelation therapy, and the treatment of Lyme disease. Dr Dobie’s emphasis is very much on the promotion of wellness. He takes a thorough and holistic approach to treating chronic health problems, as well as providing preventive medical care. He incorporates into his practice the latest advances in biochemistry, endocrinology and clinical nutrition, and prefers to prescribe non-drug treatments wherever possible.
Dr Peter Dobie
MBBS, MACNEM, ABAARM, MCPSA, MAIMA
Resources:
www.drpeterdobie.com
Medicinal Cannabis Culture with Justin Sinclair
Join me in a deep exploration of one of human kinds more wonderful companion plants; cannabis. As a herbal medicine this plant, its many strains and it’s phytochemistry are an obvious inclusion for medicine going forward in creating a holistic and integrated approach to healing the body. Shrouded with controversy and authoritarian suppression, cannabis has been dragged through an intense slander campaign for the past 100 years and has been denied to millions as a medicine we may incorporate into our lives and systems; but that is changing. Justin Sinclair is a patient advocate, herbalist and researcher who is on the front line here in Australia and internationally in bringing forth both the shift in cultural narrative around cannabis as well as the data and lore that blatantly tells us how deeply this plant can contribute to our wellness. We have the sovereign right to access medicine, especially when it offers no threat or harm. In this interview Justin and I explore this subject in depth.
Join me in a deep exploration of one of human kinds more wonderful companion plants; cannabis. As a herbal medicine this plant, its many strains and it’s phytochemistry are an obvious inclusion for medicine going forward in creating a holistic and integrated approach to healing the body. Shrouded with controversy and authoritarian suppression, cannabis has been dragged through an intense slander campaign for the past 100 years and has been denied to millions as a medicine we may incorporate into our lives and systems; but that is changing. Justin Sinclair is a patient advocate, herbalist and researcher who is on the front line here in Australia and internationally in bringing forth both the shift in cultural narrative around cannabis as well as the data and lore that blatantly tells us how deeply this plant can contribute to our wellness. We have the sovereign right to access medicine, especially when it offers no threat or harm. In this interview Justin and I explore this subject in depth.
In this podcast you will learn about:
- Current efforts in changing the understanding of cannabis in mainstream media
- Cannabis prohibition and early propaganda campaigns in the 1930s
- Cannabis as an adjunctive medicine to chronic disease
- The discovery of the endo-cannabanoid system throughout the last 60 years
- The potent neuro-modulatory action of cannabis
- Is cannabis an adaptogen?
- Anandamide & Endorphin release
- How Genetic polymorphyisms in the endocannabanoid system may affect an individuals response to cannabis
- Lack of awareness in our current medical institution on the medicinal value of cannabis
- The standardisation of CBD and THC isolates
- Ethnobotany and cannabis use in traditional cultures
Justin has spent decades exploring the diverse field of herbal medicine, both from a scientific and traditional perspective. He journeyed back to Australia to commence his 'formal' studies in 1997 with the University of New England (BHSc Naturopathy) and then completed the Master of Herbal Medicines degree with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Pharmacy in 2004. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia, and In 2015, he was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of United in Compassion (UIC) which supports the use of medicinal Cannabis in Australia and acts as a hub to support, disseminate and promote safe, equitable and compassionate access to medicinal Cannabis at every stage from cultivation through to finished product. In January 2017, he was appointed as the Head Scientist for the Scientific Advisory Board for UIC.
Websites links:
The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence & Recommendations for Research (FREE PDF)
Scientific Advisory Board on Medicinal Cannabis:
www.unitedincompassion.com.au
National Institute of Complementary Medicine:
www.westernsydney.edu.au/nicm
Justin Sinclair Website:
www.tmconsultancy.com.au
Recommended reading:
Johann Hari - Chasing The Scream, The First and Last Days On The War On Drugs
Enjoy!
Masturbation In Utero with Juliet Allen
Juliet Allen is a sexologist, sex and relationship coach, educator and columnist. She is the woman you turn to when you feel like your sex life is a flop. I’m the woman you talk to when you want mind-blowing orgasms and great sex every day. And I’m the woman you come to when you’re ready to truly explore and own your sexuality and power.
Juliet Allen is a sexologist, sex and relationship coach, educator and columnist. She is the woman you turn to when you feel like your sex life is a flop. I’m the woman you talk to when you want mind-blowing orgasms and great sex every day. And I’m the woman you come to when you’re ready to truly explore and own your sexuality and power.
An empowering, fascinating and cheeky chat with a woman who is not afraid in any way to talk about sex and the transformational impact that it has in our lives. What I liked most about Juliet is that unlike many in this field who focus on the easiest way to get people attention, solely focusing on mind-shattering orgasms and hot sex (as it should be in a a way because this is integral to a healthy life), she holds her integrity strong and does not waiver from putting the spotlight solidly on the need to heal traumas and distortions that are associated with our innate sexual nature.
Sit back, break into your erotic nature and get ready to expand into the healing and activating world of sexuality.
Resources:
Juliet’s Website:
Hot Sex and Powerful Intimacy e-course:
http://www.juliet-allen.com/powerful-sex-e-course/
How To Have Great Sex everyday book:
http://www.juliet-allen.com/book/
Recommended Reading:
Wild Nights - David Deida
Sex For One - Betty Dodson
The Secret Practices Of Quodoushka - Amara Charles
Extra resources:
Yes, fetuses masturbate
http://www.salon.com/2013/06/20/the_science_of_masturbating_fetuses/