01. Doctors With Borders: Dr. Zandra Palma, MD and What TED Doesn't Want You To Know

Dr. Zandra Palma, MD is our go-to guru in the world of functional and environmental medicine. But this isn't your run-of-the-mill health chat. Dr. Palma dishes out tips on protecting your immune system that are so straightforward and budget-friendly, you'll have no excuse not to try them out. She’s got the lowdown on wellness hacks that even your grandma would approve of, no fancy-schmancy products required. But that’s not even the most fascinating part. We’ll get into Dr. Palma’s recent TED Talk, which ruffled some feathers for reasons that will leave you scratching your head. Yep, banned. As in, "too hot for TED." We unpack what led to the ban and how it's only fanned the flames for Dr. Palma to keep spreading her no-nonsense advice. Even if you think "toxins" is just a buzzword, this episode will enlighten you—with a side of intrigue.

Guest Bio:

Zandra Palma MD is an Environmental Medicine doctor and a writer/producer. She studied Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard as an undergraduate, received her medical doctorate from Columbia University, and did her residencies at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Most recently she completed Clinical Training in Environmental Medicine through EMEI.

Dr. Palma sees patients virtually at PALMA MD and spends the rest of her time on creative work. She is currently making content that aims to promote information as medicine and put the power to heal into the hands of the patient, reducing dependence on healthcare systems.

Dr. Palma discusses:

• Her journey from internal medicine and anesthesiology to functional medicine and environmental medicine
• The importance of understanding the effects of BPA
• The content of her TED Talk – and the controversy surrounding it
• Five tips for protecting yourself from environmental hazards

Resources:

• Learn more about Dr. Palma at palmamd.co
• Follow Dr. Palma on Instagram: @zandrapalma_md
• Zandra’s viral Instagram post about the banned content: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwHymbdtZmF/
• Read Zandra’s SubStack: Ideas Worth Censoring: What TED Talk censorship reveals about the US chemical regulatory atmosphere
• Read: Opinion: What TEDx talk censorship reveals about the US chemical regulatory atmosphere - EHN
• Read: "Treat Yourself: Mold. A five-part plan to remove mycotoxins from your body and reverse Toxic Mold Illness."
• Visit ewg.org to learn more

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