Unexplainable Should you be eating poison oak?
22 snips
Sep 18, 2024 
In a daring experiment, Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz steps into the wild world of poison oak, seeking to answer a bizarre question: can eating it build immunity? He shares his hilarious and harrowing foraging escapades, showcasing the skin reactions that accompany his unconventional method. Joined by Mahmoud ElSohly, they dive into the history and challenges of poison oak treatments, reflecting on both personal anecdotes and scientific insights. Together, they explore the absurd lengths some go to in the pursuit of immunity and relief.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Jeff's Poison Oak Encounters
- Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, frequently encountered poison oak while foraging for mushrooms.
- His dedication to finding mushrooms often led him to crawl through poison oak patches.
Poison Oak Rashes and Prevention Attempts
- Jeff Horwitz became accustomed to poison oak rashes due to frequent exposure.
- He tried preventative measures like wearing long sleeves and showering with dish soap, but they weren't foolproof.
Online Forums and Poison Oak Immunity
- Frustrated with constant rashes, Jeff explored online forums discussing poison oak immunity.
- He found anecdotal accounts of people claiming to have developed immunity by eating poison oak leaves.