In this episode we discuss:

How the concept of hormesis defends our exposure to toxic chemicals, industrial contaminants and pollutants, and ionizing radiation


Why hormesis is a dangerous, anti-scientific idea masquerading as science


The suspicious history of hormesis and its current definitional problems 


The important distinction between stress and adaption


The problems with the terms “eustress” and “distress” 


 
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Timestamps:
3:36 – an introduction to hormesis as a means to reverse aging and reverse chronic health conditions 
6:45 – what is hormesis
12:34 – the suspicious history of hormesis  
16:20 – the definitional problems with hormesis
34:51 – how hormesis is influencing dangerous public health policies
47:35 – the difference between stressor effects and specific effects, creating a distinction between stress and adaptation, and the problems with the terms “eustress” and “distress”