
Quax
In bygone times, there were traveling healers called "quack doctors" who would peddle potions and curealls from town to town. Quacks were looked down upon for...well...poisoning lots people with mercury.
But also for being empirical above any rational explanations, like humors and blood letting. So when they weren't using mercury, these traveling quacks discovered bottom up health solutions through trial and error. This podcast is about finding health solutions in the strangest places, even if they don't make sense
Latest episodes

Dec 4, 2019 • 23min
Ep. 41 Vitex for PMS, Infertility, and Man Boobs
Lucas and Brion wade into women’s health and discuss Vitex which helps with PMS, infertility, and those pesky man boobs.
Notes:
Review of Herbal Extracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4528347/#CR41
Prolactin in Healthy Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9021345
Chasteberry not good for increasing lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16156340
Gynecomastia in Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987263/
Chastberry 2005 Review: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/p821.html
Luteal Phase Defects from high prolactin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8369008
Hormone Levels in Pregnancy: https://flo.health/being-a-mom/recovering-from-birth/postpartum-problems/hormones-after-birth
Prolactin and Testosterone: https://www.naturally-boost-testosterone.com/prolactin-and-testosterone/
High Prolactin in Women, Signs and Symptoms: https://www.healthguideinfo.com/womens-health-diseases/p102914/
1st High Quality Vitex Study on Fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9973660
2nd High Quality Vitex Study on Fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11025394
3rd High Quality Vitex Study on Fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8369008
PMS double blind controlled study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC26589/
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO
Products:
Vitex EU Naturals: https://amzn.to/2rwdZoG
Vitex Pure Encapsulations: https://amzn.to/2rwdZoG

Nov 27, 2019 • 54min
Ep. 40 Interview with Eric Maddox: Interrogation, Saddam Hussein, and Empathy Based Listening
Lucas interviews Eric Maddox about his interrogations during the 2003 Iraq war, and what we can learn from the methods he developed.
Army Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox was and is an interrogator who served in 2003 in Iraq, in South East Asia, and other places around the world. He has more than 2700 interrogations under his belt, and an amazing story to tell us that delves into an aspect of health and wellness that we have rarely talked about, and that is listening and having healthy relationships.
Eric has been awarded many decorations including the DIA director’s award, the legion of merit, the bronze star, and the national intelligence medal of achievement for his services to the United States of America.
Notes:
Eric’s Website: https://ericmaddox.com/
Eric’s Book: https://amzn.to/2XRxG6v
Creating Influence Podcast: https://ericmaddox.com/podcast/
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Nov 19, 2019 • 27min
Ep. 39 Tattoos, Canker Sores, and a Momentous Life Hack
Lucas and Brion talk about the news and delve into tattoo inks, home remedies for canker sores, and a life hack that could seriously change and extend your life.
Notes:
Everything you want to know about Canker Sores: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/canker-sores.html
Health Risks of Tattoo Ink: https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2019/11/02/health-risks-of-tattoo-ink.aspx
Tattoos Last, and so does the pain for 1 in 10: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/06/10/allergic-reaction-tattoo.aspx
Tattoos, Red Ink, and Sensitivity Reactions
https://www.thoughtco.com/red-tattoo-ink-and-reactions-3976032
Blue Light Accelerates Aging: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2019/11/06/blue-light-accelerates-aging.aspx
Daily blue-light exposure shortens lifespan and causes brain neurodegeneration in Drosophila: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-019-0038-6
Sea Buckthorn and Canker Sores: https://www.healthy-oil-planet.com/sea-buckthorn-oil.html
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Nov 12, 2019 • 60min
Ep. 38 Interview with Lucas Aoun: Neurotransmitters and Icing Your Scrotum
Notes:
Lucas Aoun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ergogenic_health/
Ergogenic Health: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/
BrainX: https://www.brainx.me/
BPC-157: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/product/bpc-157
Ben Greenfield on BPC: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/supplements-articles/how-to-use-bpc-157/
Brown seaweed: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/product/ecklonia-cava
Mouth taping: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbkJiGFJ39/
Snow Balls: https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/product/snowballs
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Nov 6, 2019 • 30min
Ep 37 Serotonin: The Apathy Hormone
This podcast explores the role of serotonin in depression, motivation, and hormone regulation. It discusses the historical treatment of mental illness and debunks the misconception of low serotonin causing depression. It also explores the use of ketamine as a new treatment option for treatment-resistant depression. The podcast delves into the complex relationship between serotonin and dopamine and the concept of learned helplessness.

Oct 29, 2019 • 30min
Ep. 36 The Top Five Mistakes of Taking Supplements
Lucas and Brion talk about the scars they have gathered taking supplements, and the most common mistakes they see people make on their pathway to health.
Notes:
Glucuronidation: https://selfhacked.com/blog/glucuronidation-detox-estrogen-hormone-balance-prevent-cancer-red-meat/
Black Pepper: https://selfhacked.com/blog/black-pepper-piperine/
QUAX WEBSITE: http://www.quaxpodcast.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuaxPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Quax-Podcast-105724194245591
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Oct 23, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 35 Interview with Dr. Dejan Matijevic: Cancer, High Dose Vit C, and Health Trends
Lucas and Dr. Dejan sit down to chat about his practice, what he is seeing out there, and a couple of his cancer patients.
QUAX WEBSITE: http://www.quaxpodcast.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuaxPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Quax-Podcast-105724194245591
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Oct 15, 2019 • 28min
Ep. 34 The Pain Killer You Want In Your Cabinet
Lucas and Brion talk about systemic enzymes which are an awesome, albeit expensive, option for pain. Replace regular NSAIDs in your medicine cabinet and save yourself from the GI bleed!
Notes:
What is an enzyme: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/enzyme
Weird theory on the body only making a certain number of enzymes: https://karynraw.com/systemic-enzymes/
Serrapeptase is absorbed into the blood stream: https://iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1470-8744.1994.tb00308.x
Skeptic of Systemic Enzyme Therapy: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/systemic-enzyme-therapy/
Mayo Clinic 2014 Recommendation to Doctors regarding SET: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)00520-5/pdf
History of Wobenzym and Study Review: https://nutritionreview.org/2014/05/systemic-proteolytic-multi-enzyme-therapy/
Wobenzyme on subclinical inflammation(Better in men then women): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213434415000195
Osteo Arthritis of the Knee Wobenzyme Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4329848/
Enzymes to fight inflammation from Dr. Weil: https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/health-centers/aging-gracefully/enzymes-to-fight-inflammation/
Exhaustive Exercise Wobenzyme Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5569274/
TMJ Wobenzym Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535474/
Blood Clot Wobenzyme Study: https://www.pulsus.com/scholarly-articles/efficacy-and-tolerance-of-systemic-enzyme-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-acute-thrombophlebitisa-randomised-doubleblind-controlled-tr-4286.html
Serrapeptase Molar extraction study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29618875
Products:
Wobenzym: https://amzn.to/31iRVtQ
Fibrozyme: https://amzn.to/31gnViv
Pure Encapsulations Systemic Enzymes: https://amzn.to/2MIeQtf
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Oct 7, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 33 Magic Mushrooms and The News
Ever been curious about what Magic Mushrooms can do for your health? Brions talks about his personal experiment and Lucas covers the golden ratio, aspirin, and hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
Notes:
Alzheimer’s and Oxygen Therapy: https://www.nola.com/news/article_65b30674-654f-5c9b-92ac-fb7a7900a08a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Aspirin and Pollution: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191002165233.htm
Deadly NSAIDs: http://americannutritionassociation.org/newsletter/deadly-nsaids
Golden Ratio is Skulls: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191003083252.htm?fbclid=IwAR3mF-qzDRn9wNA6No00v8XXy-afQyZSE8CIxhPv28fFPNKpQpdZL423niI
What is the Golden Ratio: https://www.livescience.com/37704-phi-golden-ratio.html
Products:
What If There Is A Cure: https://amzn.to/2p3Egtk
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

Oct 2, 2019 • 35min
Ep. 32 The RIGHT Way to Handle Blood Pressure
Lucas and Brion tackle Blood Pressure in distinct phases
Notes:
Hypertension Basics: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/blood-pressure-causes#2
Blood Pressure Levels: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings
Sodium Reduction and Blood Pressure: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/109/5/1273/5480600
Mercola High BP Treatment: https://articles.mercola.com/high-blood-pressure/treatment.aspx
Blood Pressure Remedies: https://articles.mercola.com/high-blood-pressure/remedies.aspx
Diuretics increase type 2 diabetes risk: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/diuretics_may_increase_diabetes_risk_by_/
Diuretics increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30%:
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/some-diuretics-can-increase-the-risk-of-diabetes-by-30/
15 Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318716.php
Potassium Rich Foods: https://www.drugs.com/cg/potassium-content-of-foods-list.html
Risks of Low Sodium Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-dangers-of-sodium-restriction#section7
Blood Pressure and the Sun: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20140120/sunlight-might-be-good-for-your-blood-pressure-study#1
Hawthorn for Blood Pressure: https://selfhacked.com/blog/hawthorn/
Benefits of Garlic: https://selfhacked.com/blog/garlic-health-benefits/
Garlic Lowers Blood Pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266250/
Nattokinase: https://selfhacked.com/blog/nattokinase/
Celery Seed Extract: https://doctormurray.com/more-evidence-that-celery-seed-extract-lowers-high-blood-pressure/
Celery Seed for Gout: https://truthaboutgout.com/celery-seed-extract-blood-pressure-gout/
20 Best herbs for High Blood Pressure: https://www.doctorshealthpress.com/heart-health-articles/blood-pressure-articles/best-herbs-high-blood-pressure-studies/
Dr. Wong on Blood Pressure: http://totalityofbeing.com/FramelessPages/Articles/BloodPressure.htm
Chelation Therapy Basics: https://naturodoc.com/chelation-therapy-and-high-blood-pressure/
Products:
Emerald Blood Pressure Health: https://amzn.to/2p8gEUr
Kyolic Blood Pressure: https://amzn.to/2nAAGGI
Life Season’s BP Stabili-T: https://amzn.to/2nzYFpm
Blood Pressure Monitor: https://amzn.to/2oh4mJ2
Hawthorn Extract: https://amzn.to/2mIyNr0
Allimax: https://amzn.to/2ooxZb9
Wobenzyme: https://amzn.to/2nPCrjj
Nattokinase: https://amzn.to/2pdiK5l
Celery Seed Extract: https://amzn.to/2pmx23X
Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO