Your body naturally produces nitric oxide, a small gaseous molecule; while it exists for mere seconds, it is vitally important for your health. The main function of nitric oxide is vasodilation. Nitric oxide also improves brain cognition, stabilizes blood pressure, and supports exercise performance.
Today we welcome, Dr. Louis Ignarro, who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discovery that nitric oxide acts as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. His research led him to the development of one of the most popular pharmaceuticals in the world, sildenafil, known widely by its brand name, Viagra. Yet, Dr. Ignarro has devoted his life to unlocking nitric oxide’s larger potential in advancing heart health.
In this episode Dr. Ignarro shares the history of the scientific discovery of nitric oxide and its use in medical settings around the world. Dr. Weil asks what’s responsible for the rise in nitric oxide deficiencies. Dr. Maizes asks about natural mechanisms to increases nitric oxide levels, such as breathwork.
Join us on a journey through the science of nitric oxide, the small molecule with a large impact.
Episode #51 Ayurveda: Traditional Wisdom with Amita Nathwani, MA (Ayur)
Episode #50 The Vagus Nerve: Driver of Emotional and Physical Wellbeing with Stefan Chmelik, MSc
Episode #49 Honoring Grief and Finding Meaning with David Kessler
Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Episode #47 The T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Akil Palanisamy
Episode #46 Exploring Green Burials with Seth Viddal
Episode #45 Integrative Approaches to Caring for your Pets with Dr. Randy Aronson
Episode #44 Achieving Better Surgical Outcomes with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin
Episode #43 Unlocking Joy and Healing Trauma with Tanmeet Sethi, MD
Episode #42 Philosophies of Tibetan Medicine with Leslie Blackhall, MD
Episode #41 Nourishing Culinary Medicine with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark
Episode #40 The Power of Compassion with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
Episode #39 Novel Approaches to Palliative Care with Delia Chiaramonte, MD
Episode #38 Meaningful Coincidences with Bernard Beitman, MD
Episode #37 Recommending Medical Cannabis with Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN
Episode #36 Exploring Energy Medicine with Ann Marie Chiasson, MD
Episode #35 The Power of Language in Healing with Steve Bierman, MD
Episode #34 Nutritious and Delicious with Diana Weil
Episode #33 An Anthropological Perspective on Plant Medicine with Wade Davis, PhD
Episode #32 Choosing a Healthy Cooking Oil - An Important Part of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Jeff Nobbs
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
HyberNation: Sleep Stories and Meditations
Good Nurse Bad Nurse
The Relaxback UK Show
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl (and some guy named Danny)