HeyJaredElton’s Stroke Story: The Surprising Science of Recovery and Prevention
A stroke changed my life—and my view of medicine.In 2019, I survived a major stroke. Five years later, I discovered why it happened and how it could have been prevented.
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Severe Pain: Surprising Research on Trigeminal Neuralgia (opens the original)
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is often described as one of the most agonizing physical conditions known—a sudden, electric shock-like facial pain triggered by something as simple as a breeze or brushing your teeth . When standard anticonvulsant medications fail, up to 50% of specialty patients end up facing invasive brain surgery, which still carries significant recurrence and complication risks. Today, we dive into an overlooked clinical trial that tested a radically simple intervention: slashing d
Multiple Sclerosis & Nerve Pain: Dr. Swank's Forgotten Research (opens the original)
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Can dietary interventions alter the course of neurodegenerative disease and chronic nerve pain? In this episode we dive deep into historical medical archives and contemporary research to explore overlooked non-pharmaceutical approaches to multiple sclerosis (MS) and severe facial nerve pain (trigeminal neuralgia). In this episode, we explore: • The 34-Year Swank Study: Dr. Roy Swank’s landmark research tracking low-saturated-fat dietary protocols in early-stage MS patients. • Trigeminal Neuralgi
The Stroke That Started It All: The Origin of AI Investigates Health and Longevity (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered where the health data we discuss actually comes from? In this origin episode, we reveal the unexpected emergency that launched this entire series. Back in 2019, our producer was rushed to the Stanford ER after suffering a stroke. Treating his own medical records like a cold case, his search for answers eventually led to a breakthrough via Dr. Michael Greger's research on how saturated fats physically stiffen arteries. What began as a personal medical emergency has evolved
Is Milk Doing Your Body Good? Unpacking Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s Research (opens the original)
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In this deep dive, we explore the groundbreaking—and controversial—research of Dr. T. Colin Campbell and The China Study . We unpack why swapping whole milk for skim milk might not be the health loophole you think it is, diving into the role of casein (the primary protein in cow's milk) and how it affects cellular growth, hormone signals like IGF-1, and long-term health. The Skim Milk Fallacy: Why stripping out the fat concentrates the casein protein by volume. The "Dimmer Switch" Effect: Lab fi
The 2 Healthiest Yogurts (opens the original)
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Tired of store-bought plant-based yogurts loaded with saturated fats, thickeners, and additives? In this episode of Elton's Health Hacks , we’re solving the plant-based yogurt dilemma once and for all! Learn how to easily make the two healthiest homemade soy yogurts right in your kitchen—with zero cows involved. We break down two distinct methods:🥛 Hack 1: The Pragmatist’s Plain Yogurt – Super high protein, ultra-easy, and zero waste.🥄 Hack 2: The Purist’s Greek Yogurt – Thick, creamy, strained,
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