Hormesis and the beneficial role of stress with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Paul Taylor

This week’s podcast episode is a fascinating conversation around the human genome evolution, and how stress plays a key role in our ability to adapt to modern day stressors.
Exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist Paul Taylor talks with fx Medicine ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse on the role of hormesis, and the intricate balance between stress and our ability as humans to adapt to and overcome modern day health challenges.
Paul shares some thought-provoking ideas around evolution, hormesis, and today’s modern lifestyles.
This podcast is beneficial for all interested in the evolution of the human genome, and the importance of nutrition and exercise in combatting chronic disease and withholding age-related disease, supporting the whole person, and promoting homeostasis to combat burnout.
COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
(00:26) Welcoming Paul Taylor
(02:27) Paul’s background
(03:25) Evolution and its impact on health and wellbeing
(11:09) The new science of hormesis
(14:35) Diet and eating for your genome
(18:03) Paul’s definition of stress
(22:41) The power of recovery
(27:06) Resonant frequency for recovery
(30:54) Muscles and holistic health
(35:15) Myokines and age related disease
(37:24) Supporting your constitution
(40:24) Nutrition to support hormesis
(45:42) Harvesting discomfort
(50:04) Thanking Paul and final remarks
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