Dr Nat

MD, PhD | Doctor | Scientist | Rapper | Communicator

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I’ll rap to kids !

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Phantom limb pain - defined as a painful sensation referring to a missing limb, these “phantom”sensations are highly prevalent (up to 80%) in patients after amputation. These sensations are usually intermittent and last from secs to mins, but can last hours, or even permanently.

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Introverts and salivation - an old study from the 1960’s showed introverts had significantly higher unstimulated secretion rates than extraverts. The differences were less pronounced in the afternoon. Introverts had higher concentrations of saliva than had extraverts.

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Bad Breath from Protein- Occurs when naturally occurring bacteria eat protein particles and then produce sulfur gases (bad breath). To reduce these bacteria - increase your balance of fats, carbs and proteins, stay hydrated, get a sulfur-eliminating mouth rinse, good oral hygiene

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Could Humans Hibernate? - Many animals are able to enter a state known as torpor, which reduces their bodily functions to a minimum and uses fat stores in their body for energy. Controlled hypothermia and metabolism for medicine and possible space travel?

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Vitamin Supplementation In Excess can be Dangerous: the supplements in this video can potentially interact with other medications you may be taking, so it is always best to discuss this with your Doctor before taking, or continuing, these supplements.

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Hair of the Dog - Merry Christmas! Don’t drink too much these holidays... But if you’re slightly hungover, with nothing to do and feeling a bit heavy headed… this may help ye X

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Vitamin B6 Toxicity - Mainly this occurs with Vitamin B6 above levels of 250-1000mg, however it can occur at lower levels. Symptoms include peripheral neuropathy, skin issues, photosensitivity, dizziness, and nausea. Vitamins are good - In moderation. #vitamins #selfcare #health

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Hugs - Ensure they’re consensual. Try not break the hug energy with pats, or turn away as you approach. And hold one another for ~30 sec if you can. Disclaimer - some people don’t want a hug. To the people who think they don’t want hugs. Find your person(s) and hug them. Lots! X

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Cancer - Normal cells stop themselves from growing or dividing too much, and every day our immune system kills off cells that could have become a tumour. Unfortunately, sometimes a Cancer cell develops it cannot be detected by our immune system, here’s a way to reduce that chance

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Microbiome Part 7: The Estrobolome - Our body removes oestrogen from our liver, and we pass this in our stool. If we have an imbalance of certain gut bugs, we could have an increase in a chemical (β-glucuronidase) which can cause removed Estrogen to be retaken up into our blood

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Microbiome Part 6: The Gut-Brain axis - The Gut produces neurotransmitters (NTs), such as acetylcholine, GABA, serotonin and dopamine. The receptors for these NTs are found on the incoming vagus nerve (longest cranial nerve - runs from gut to brain), before it reaches the brain.

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Microbiome Part 4 - Microbiome diversity is key. You need the right bugs and in the right amounts. A wide array of bugs in your gut makes your microbiome more capable and resilient. Here’s how to get that. #superorganism #selfcare #selfcaretips #guthealth #microbiome #health

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Potomania - An electrolyte abnormality from excessive intake of alcohol, particularly beer, together with poor diet and low salt intake that leads to fatigue, dizziness, and muscular weakness. Potomania causes a condition called hyponatremia, which is low sodium in your blood.

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Microbiome Part 4 - It’s all about diversity, of the right types ! #superorganism #selfcare #selfcaretips #guthealth #microbiome #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle

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Smoke does NOT Wake you AKA Ensure you have a smoke alarm #fire #firesafety #selfcare #selfcaretips #smell #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle #healthtips #healthcare

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Eating Meat Smarter #selfcare #selfcaretips #meat #toxinfree #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle #healthtips #healthcare #healthyliving #healthylife #selflove

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Advancing sleep schedule to reduce Jet Lag #selfcare #selfcaretips #sleep #jetlag #jetlagged #med #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle #healthtips #healthcare #healthylife

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Stress #selfcare #selfcaretips #stress #breath #breathwork #breathe #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #health #healthylifestyle #healthtips #healthcare #healthyliving #healthylife #selflove

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