Detox
Detoxification pathways and protocols
Interventions
Oil Pulling
Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil in the mouth for 15-20 minutes to improve oral hygiene and reduce harmful bacteria
Ozone Therapy
Therapeutic use of ozone (O3) gas through various delivery methods for immune support, antimicrobial effects, and enhanced oxygen utilization
Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy (H2O2)
Therapeutic use of diluted hydrogen peroxide through oral, IV, or nebulized delivery for claimed antimicrobial, oxygenation, and immune-modulating effects
Activated Charcoal
Highly porous carbon used medically for poisoning and overdose. Popular for "detox" but daily use lacks evidence and may bind nutrients.
Zeolite
Volcanic mineral (clinoptilolite) marketed for heavy metal detox and gut health. Limited human evidence despite strong claims. May have some binding properties but research is sparse.
Infrared Sauna
Saunas using infrared light to heat the body directly rather than heating the air. Lower temperatures than traditional saunas (110-150°F vs 150-200°F), may be more tolerable for some. Growing evidence for cardiovascular and pain benefits.
Coffee Enemas
Rectal administration of coffee, claimed to stimulate liver detoxification and bile flow. Central to Gerson therapy. Lacks clinical evidence and carries real risks. Devoted following despite weak science.
Studies
Position paper: Single-dose activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is most effective when given within 1 hour of poison ingestion; effectiveness decreases significantly with time and is not recommended for routine use.
Critical review on zeolite clinoptilolite safety and medical applications in vivo
Review of clinoptilolite zeolite found some evidence for heavy metal binding in animal studies, but limited human research and potential for binding essential minerals warrants caution.
Systematic review on the use of activated charcoal for gastrointestinal decontamination following acute oral overdose.
Activated charcoal remains the primary GI decontamination method after acute overdose, but evidence supports use mainly within 1-2 hours of ingestion and effectiveness varies by substance.
The effect of activated charcoal on drug exposure following intravenous administration: A meta-analysis.
Activated charcoal significantly reduces systemic drug exposure even after intravenous drug administration, demonstrating its ability to interrupt enterohepatic and enteroenteric drug cycling.
Experts
Podcast Episodes
Dr Gabrielle Lyon - The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health
with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Dr Rhonda Patrick - How Microplastics Are Ruining Your Health
with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Caroline Alan - Minerals for Mitochondria, Hormones & Brain
with Caroline Alan
My Heavy Metal Detox Strategy
with Matt Blackburn
Lipofuscin: Cellular Kryptonite That Nobody Talks About
with Matt Blackburn
Dr Stephanie Seneff - Glyphosate: The Pesticide Causing Chronic Disease
with Dr. Stephanie Seneff
The Secret Federal Plan to Feed Us Legal Poison : 1390
with Dave Asprey
The Hidden Damage That Happens "Behind-The-Scenes" In The Adult Entertainment Industry, With Former Adult Actress Felicity Feline
with Ben Greenfield
#029 Jed Fahey, Sc.D. on Isothiocyanates, the Nrf2 Pathway, Moringa & Sulforaphane Supplementation
with Rhonda Patrick
#028 Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease & More
with Rhonda Patrick
Is This Like Drinking HUNDREDS of Bottles Of Hydrogen In A Single Sitting? The Massive Antioxidant Benefits of *Inhaling* Hydrogen, With Dr. Tyler LeBaron & Alex Tarnava.
with Dr. Tyler LeBaron & Alex Tarnava
The *Best Of* Protocols to Reset Your Brain, Boost Energy & Break Mental Limits: Best Of Optimized Living
with Dr. Trish Leigh, Leela Centner, Sharad Baid, Maria Ensabella
Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development
with Andrew Huberman
How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan
with Dr. Shanna Swan
The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them
with Andrew Huberman
Dr. Christopher Shade – The Dangers of Mercury Poisoning & Powerful Methods To Get Rid Of It
with Dr. Christopher Shade
262. Gut Expert Reveals The Best Herbs for Parasites (Evan Brand)
with Evan Brand
240. Cancer-causing chemicals in your food and drinking water with Zach Bush
with Zach Bush
218. Could seed oils make you blind? With Chris Knobbe
with Chris Knobbe
209. Why PEANUT BUTTER is one of the worst foods with Dave Asprey
with Dave Asprey
162. Naked tanning, benefits, skin cancer risk, dangers of sunscreen
with Paul Saladino
160. The water episode. Fluoride? Alkaline? Structured? Best type of filtration?
with Paul Saladino
Mold Toxicity: The True History and Novel Solution with Seth Jones
with Seth Jones
Structured Water and Filtration, Finally Combined
with Matt Blackburn
What Body Temperature and Pulse Says About Your Metabolism with Jayton Miller
with Jayton Miller
Methods of Reducing Chronic Stress with Dr Scott Sherr
with Dr Scott Sherr
Smoking, Metals in the Brain and the Vitamin K2 Solution
with Matt Blackburn
Kanna: The Most Powerful Natural Anti-Depressant with Ryan Latreille
with Ryan Latreille
Order of Operations Matters with Detoxification with Kyle Peche
with Kyle Peche
The Dangers of Too Little Magnesium and Too Much Copper with Rick Malter
with Rick Malter
How the Super Antioxidant Glutathione Supports Our Health with Dr Nayan Patel
with Dr Nayan Patel
Candida and Yeast Overgrowth Solutions with Dr Carolyn Dean
with Dr Carolyn Dean
Most People on Earth are Zinc Deficient with Dr Robert Selig
with Dr Robert Selig
Dr K HealthyGamer - The Toxic Fuel That’s Destroying Your Motivation
with Dr K
Dr David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Brain Hacking, & Mental Mastery
with Dr David Spiegel
Dr Robert Sapolsky - The Shocking New Science Of How To Manage Your Stress
with Dr Robert Sapolsky
Dr Andrew Huberman - The Science Of Peak Performance
with Dr Andrew Huberman
Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
with Anna Lembke
225. Noah Laith: On Peptides, Gut Health and Microplastics Detox
with Noah Laith
221. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy: On the Immune System, Cancer Prevention and Environmental Toxins
with Gary Brecka
The science of winter depression with Prof. Debra Skene – leading chronobiologist
with Jonathan Wolf
Blood Sugar, Ketones and Sleep Strategies for Brain Detoxification
with David Jockers
Environmental Toxins, Zonulin and Leaky Gut with Dr Wendie Trubow
with Dr Wendie Trubow
Mold Exposure, Brain Inflammation and Detox Strategies with Evan Brand
with Evan Brand
The Benefits of Infrared Sauna for Skin, Detox, Fat Burning and Inflammation with Connie Zack
with Connie Zack
TMHS 841: Unlock Better Sleep: The Surprising Role of Gut Health & Toxins in Insomnia | Dr. Pedram Shojai
with Dr. Pedram Shojai
Using Infrared Sauna Therapy to Reduce Inflammation and Detox with Connie Zack
with Connie Zack
How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Sauna Usage-Discussion between Jenna Greenfield and Dr. Mercola
with Jenna Greenfield
1163: Red Light, Near Infrared Light, Infrared Light, Saunas and More
Sweaty sauna bathing for better health
The powers of deep heat, with Emma O'Kelly
with Emma O'Kelly
Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
Three Ways To Biohack A Sauna For More Heat, A Better Detox & Enhanced Fitness.
How *Not* To Microwave Yourself In A Sauna, Cooking Turkeys With Infrared Rays, Low EMF Saunas, Heat Detox Protocols & More!
with Raleigh Duncan and Andy Pace (Clearlight Saunas)
Benefits of PEMF, Red Light, and Heat Therapy With HigherDOSE
with Katie Kaps & Lauren Berlingeri
Biohacking Basics: Brian Richard, Sauna and Light Therapy
with Brian Richards
Near Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
with Alicia Botyrus
Episode 32. Sauna Health Benefits
Best of Series - Near - Infrared Sauna Therapy
with Brian Richards
Enjoying Alcohol Freely with CO2, Vitamin C, and Melatonin
with Matt Blackburn