{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3380: Does Deep Tissue Massage Release Toxins and Cause Flu-Like Symptoms on Massage Myths","slug":"3380-does-deep-tissue-massage-release-toxins-and-cause-flu-like-symptoms-on-massage-myths","published_at":"2026-05-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3380-does-deep-tissue-massage-release-toxins-and-cause-flu-like-symptoms-on-massage-myths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3640542709.mp3?updated=1777218141","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3640542709.mp3?updated=1777218141","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3380: Dr. Neil Malik unpacks why some people feel sick after a massage, challenging the common belief that it’s due to “detoxing.” He explains how immune responses, muscle soreness, or unrelated factors may be at play, while emphasizing that the real benefits of massage are often psychological. Understanding this can help you better interpret your body’s reactions and enjoy massages with clearer expectations. Quotes to ponder: \"There are studies out there that have shown that there are side effects to massage but usually those are very minimal not life-threatening and not likely to actually make you sick.\" \"Anytime the immune system becomes activated we may feel fatigued or like we're coming down with a cold or the flu.\" \"If you believe massage therapy helps you feel better in general it likely will.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":515,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3380-does-deep-tissue-massage-release-toxins-and-cause-flu-like-symptoms-on-massage-myths/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3380-does-deep-tissue-massage-release-toxins-and-cause-flu-like-symptoms-on-massage-myths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}