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Mar 2024
1h 16m

Molding the Future of Wellness: Synthesi...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Christina Rahm, who has an inspiring journey from a pharmaceutical executive to an advocate for integrating holistic health solutions with rigorous scientific methods. We dive into the impact of spirituality on wellness, the transformative power of neural feedback, and the intersection of technology and ethics in health. Dr. Rahm shares her insights into combating health issues with nanotechnology and discusses the influence of the environment on our well-being.


(00:00:01) Introducing Dr. Christina Rahm and her diverse expertise in health and science 

(00:02:17) The transparency and ethics in the pharmaceutical industry 

(00:07:07) Transition to holistic health solutions and bioengineering innovations 

(00:14:10) Addressing the pervasive health effects of fungus and mold 

(00:27:11) Biotechnology's role in creating a brighter future for human health 

(00:38:04) Discussing the unexpected benefits of childhood diseases on immune function 

(00:50:31) Exploring annual detox rituals and their scientific basis 

(01:03:01) Handling criticism with humor: The "Your Mom" strategy

(01:06:57) Announcement of Upgrade Labs locations and offerings  


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Resources: 

Dr. Christina Rahm's website: https://drchristinarahm.com/ 

Root Brands: https://therootbrands.com/ 

Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com/ 

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books  

Dr. Chrsitina Rahm’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinarahm/ 

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