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Can Ayahuasca Help with Inflammation?

1 h 3 min · 28 de may de 2026
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Elizabeth Yarnell delves into the world of plant medicine with Dr. Heather Paulson, exploring the potential of Ayahuasca and other Amazonian plants in treating chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Paulson shares her experiences at Hampoi House in Peru, discussing the integration of ancestral traditions with modern science. They examine the healing properties of Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, and other plant medicines, while highlighting the importance of safety, dietary restrictions, and community in the healing process. The conversation also touches on epigenetics, trauma, and the role of ceremonial practices. Reflections on legal challenges and the future of plant medicine tourism conclude the episode. Discover your personal Inflammation Score! InflammationInvestigator.com Find Heather Paulson: www.hampuy.com [http://www.hampuy.com] https://drheatherpaulson.substack.com/ [https://drheatherpaulson.substack.com/] https://www.instagram.com/drheatherpaulson/ [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherpaulson/] https://go.hampuy.com/quiz-entry [https://go.hampuy.com/quiz-entry] https://go.hampuy.com/ceremony [https://go.hampuy.com/ceremony] Find Elizabeth Yarnell Website: ElizabethYarnell.com Facebook: @ElizabethYarnellNaturopath LinkedIn: elizabethyarnell Instagram: @elizabethyarnell_naturopath Virtual Community & Clinic: TheInflammationAcademy.com Cover Design by Emily Cotler Photo Credit Life Unstill Theme Music by MooShoo Beatz (0:00) Introduction and Elizabeth's journey into autoimmunity (1:21) Today's topic: Ayahuasca and plant medicine (1:36) Guest introduction: Dr. Heather Paulson (2:14) Dr. Paulson's work at Hampoi House (3:08) Interest in Ayahuasca and journey to Peru (6:00) First experiences with Ayahuasca (7:27) Amazonian plants used in treatments (10:25) Conservation efforts in the Amazon (11:34) How Hampoi House retreat operates (15:07) Dietary restrictions and significance (16:29) Ancestral traditions vs. modern science (17:45) Client stories and healing experiences (23:40) Ayahuasca's physical healing properties (26:31) Bobinsana and other plant medicines (30:48) Trauma, disease formation, and research (35:36) Epigenetics explained (39:23) Safety of plant medicine tourism (44:41) Contraindications and diagnoses with Ayahuasca (47:10) Ketamine clinics as trauma therapy alternatives (49:14) Peyote and other plant medicines (54:22) Negative effects of plant medicines (57:13) Addressing chronic inflammation with plant medicine (59:20) Community's role in healing (59:47) Ceremonial and nonpsychedelic healing methods (1:00:25) How to reach Dr. Heather Paulson (1:01:25) Reflections and legal challenges (1:02:12) Closing remarks and invitation to share (1:02:40) Importance of subscribing and engaging (1:03:09) Sponsor: Free inflammation quiz on website

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