Physician here. The first time I watched a Dr Mike video, I wasn’t really impressed with the info he presented. I posted a comment to that effect. Now, I have to apologize to the good doctor. This is one of the greatest interviews of any sort that I have viewed or heard. Dr. Mike is eloquent, relatable, honest and comes armed with the truth, even when it’s nuanced. And it’s clear he has the self-respect and tremendous sense of ethics that prevents him from promoting false claims despite the lure of $. Respect, Dr Mike, respect!
Yeah the thrive vegan food video was the only video of his i really had a problem with, because of the sponsor he ate a lot of beans and complex carbs then complained he was bloated and didn't eat a lot of fresh vegetables. I felt he could've represented the vegan diet better.
Dr. Mike was fantastic in this interview, he was very serious about everything he was talking about yet still so friendly that you don’t feel offended by him trying to explain something to you to prove his point. We need more doctors like him in this world, that is for sure! Also the way he explains things it’s not super technical so you can actually understand what he is talking about. 😊👌🏼
Why would someone feel offended by someone trying to explain something as the default? Wouldn't the offense be the result of something the explainer did, not something intrinsic to the act of explaining? I'm so scared that people are coming to the conclusion that explanations are in itself evil or bad, please assuage my fears that this is not the case.
@@WylderWatkins usually when someone cuts you off to explain something further some people can take offence to that. It all depends on tone of voice as well .
@@SerenaLaturnas I feel like that is a different conversation. Also, what does it really mean to cut someone off? I understand that some people may have issues with control or narcissism, but communication is complex and people don't usually talk completely uninterrupted as if in a television show where one cast member is just waiting for the other to finish their line.
@@WylderWatkins as an autistic, i agree with you, but i've noticed people take things personally in general. always gotta think about someone else's perception, if you can
“Medicine isn’t always sexy” so true. That’s why I appreciate doctors, nurses, and many others in the field because they know how to view human bodies for what they are, a wonderland for science. Medicine is the artistic way some of us use to explore the human body. And there will always be not so sexy things.
Whenever I watch Dr. Mike, I desperately wish I could find a doctor like him in my area. He's so kind and compassionate! You can tell how much he actually cares and understands people's plight without judgment. Rare!
'Aging is not a disease.' YES! Thank you for that statement. As a 71-year-old woman, I appreciate that level of recognition of the aging process. I am a healthy, intelligent, and interested human being. The only challenge that I have is my own acceptance of the changes in my appearance. That is a very small thing. The other changes are very welcome.
My mother was having a heart attack for 2 weeks. After a failed stress test and sonogram she was sent home. The paramedics told her nothing was wrong with her and if she wanted to go to the hospital she would need to drive herself. So she finally did and died that night! The lack of studies is lacking knowledge and killing people!
Hey howie/howie’s editor! Time stamps would be much appreciated. When reading the comments and I see there’s a topic I’d be interested in hearing out specifically, it would be nice to be able to get right to it.
Fully agree! In all podcasts I prefer to have timestamps to be able to focus on parts I’m most interested in. Sometimes I get bored and will switch off a podcast if it’s more than a few mins of topics I’m not so excited about because I don’t know that there’s something great coming up! This was a great discussion in general but I def like the time stamps especially in the long form podcasts!
Why would they aid you in jumping around and not finishing a episode therefore them not getting credit for a view which cost them lost ad revenue? Would you?? 3:32
@@WKRP187 as long as you watch 10mins they get credit. Also I’m more likely to exit out if I’m disinterested in the first couple mins and have no idea what else is gonna be talked about. I’m so much more likely to stop watching before they get their view marked if I don’t know what the conversations are about. Personal opinion tho. That’s just how I work.
As someone who works/worked in Pharma, it was nice to see someone point out the difference between Big Pharma, which gets a bad rep, and the supplement industry. Maybe the more this statement is known, then maybe we can start to regulate supplements! It is so important supplements are studied anyway because there are so many potentials for dangerous drug-drug interactions.
Big pharma kills more people in a day or two then supplements do in a year. Oxycontin, Xanax, Adderall etc etc... Making billions off of barely tested vaccines..
I think the problem with "Big Pharma" is the perception that between them, insurance companies, and doctors/hospitals they're all putting profits over people, and that leads to people being really mistrusting even when it comes to things like vaccines and medications that are safe, well-researched, beneficial, etc. I mean, who do we blame for the opioid epidemic of the last decade plus? Who do we blame for so many people going bankrupt because they can't pay for life-saving treatments? I don't know what the solution to the problem is, but I understand the concern and why there's so little trust and why people start searching for alternatives. It's true most of those alternatives are (at best) a waste of money and/or (at worst) genuinely bad for you and full of greedy conmen, but it's unsurprising why so many turn to them not knowing any better.
Absolutely. The supplement industry has a market share of $39 billion/year but many people think the makers of them aren’t in it for the money. What a joke. It’s arguably WORSE than Big Pharma (although Big Pharma actually makes many supplements anyway) There was a push to increase regulation on them about 20-30 years ago, but supplement lobbyists paid off congressmen (including Orin Hatch) to kill it, so the FDA was left virtually powerless to regulate them…even if there were deaths involved.
Big Pharma gets a bad rep because of their lying, manipulative business practices. The biggest brands have some of the largest fines in history & are responsible for incalculable damage to the American population. They are among the top reasons why trust in the healthcare & government agencies are at all time lows.
I am a pharmacy student and am currently dispensing in Australia. I'm interested to hear how it is in other countries, but I have mixed feelings towards to use of Ozempic, specifically for aesthetic weight-loss. A couple of months ago there were huge supply issues and we weren't able to get Ozempic in at all due to its increase in popularity. I understand the benefits of its use for weight-loss in people suffering obesity, but it feels so wrong dispensing it for people who just want it to shave off the last bit of 'undesirable' weight. Especially when I have diabetic individuals coming in, who rely on the medication to improve their quality of life, telling me how difficult it has been for them to source it.
I feel for you. I have a FB acquaintance who has Lupus, and during the hydroxy-c-q craze with Covid-19, she was very much afraid of not being able to get it. She ended up being fine, but she did know some folks who had to check multiple pharmacies to fill a scrip because of supply issues.
The follow up to howie’s daughter’s question: we don’t do screening blood work every year because we have guidelines for how and when to do them. We also want to see you not just to see you and say hi, but to also make sure that your kids are growing, they have their vaccines, there are no significant changes to their health, no changes to family health history to are sure we don’t have to screen for issues, and even some practices going so far as screening mental health, social determinants of health to make sure families are being provided for. There is more to me as your pediatrician just saying hi you’re doing well, see you later.
@@AnaOhKay - that's exactly what she said! Dr's comment: "we don’t do screening blood work every year because we have guidelines for how and when to do them." I live in Canada - when I have a yearly physical which is checking everything from top to bottom, I , ALWAYS get a complete blood & urine work-up done. That checks my blood for any irregularities - if they find nothing negative with my lab tests, that's a comfort to me. We call that 'preventative medicine' here in Canada.
@patriciaschmitt6448 we're talking about pediatric care not adult care here, yes peaple above a certain age should get their bloodwork done every year, especially if they fall undercertain demographics, however a healthy child with 0 signs of anything unusual doesn't need a blood test, the benefit to risk is not the same, that's why pediatrics is a separate specialty.
What a delightful group of people! Respect shown and deserved all around. Dr Mike is stellar as always. I would have liked to have heard a little more from Howie's daughter, though..
This was such an interesting conversation. I like that even tho Howie disagreed at times he still enjoyed the conversation and appreciated the information
Remember Howie Mandel is a canadian, and grew up in our social system, he may have been in the US a certain amount of time but I bet he is still boggled about the American health system.
What a compelling discussion! Great energy. I follow Dr. Mike because he's very balanced, honest, and committed to combatting misinformation... but also because his content is entertaining, too!
Wonderful interview. I'm so frustrated with my health-care right now. I'm on 14 prescriptions and if I take them all, I'm forgetful and sleep all the time. Getting a therapist is a horrible ordeal of interviews and other hoops to jump through. They make it so difficult that my mental health is worse.
As someone who used to schedule radiology testing the amount of people (mostly the 50+ folks) who had no idea why they were getting a test was insane to me. Same as when I was a pharmacy tech, they don't know how to pronounce it and when I ask what it was for to help narrow it down they also didn't know. This is why I'm more aware and an advocate for myself.
I never really thought much about aging, but now that I'm considered a Senior, it's awesome! I love the freedom of not giving a F about what anyone thinks about my wrinkles, hair color, weight, etc. I'd never go back in age for anything.
I'm surprised this doesn't have more views and likes! I enjoyed this podcast and will have to check out more episodes bc I like Howie, and I really like Dr. Mike! I would love to have a good conversation with him, and this seemed like the next best thing. Thanks guys!
I’m an RN-“Old-School” nurse for a long time, and I freakin’ LOVE Dr. Mike! I practiced The Art of Medicine with a knowledge of science of medicine. He very much takes that approach, as he said right here! I feel like Dr. Mike is a GOOD LISTENER, and let me tell you, that is your BEST method for a person getting what is truly needed;being diagnosed early and treated promptly! So many medical offices and hospitals are for profit, at the peril and demise of their patients. The sickest, oldest, youngest, weakest of our population; their care and well-being is being sacrificed! No, not all doctors are bad-they are following their boses’ rules and regulations. However, I sure wish EVERY doctor was like Dr. Mike. He’s smart. He’s a listener. He cares. He DOES recognize the socioeconomic needs of the average people. And, he is very handsome, lol! I would take ANY “Dr. Mike’s Magic Potion” every day! 🎉
Simple minds always want a simple answer for a complex problem, and trust certainty over uncertainty. If a doctor says "we don't know yet", many Americans conflate that with "I'm uninformed", so they believe a quack who says "I DO KNOW, AND I'M POSITIVE" because that guy seems confident and knowledgable.
I disagree on the Thyroid not being tested. I should have been diagnosed with the Hypothyroidism years ago. The doctor I saw and told about how I felt took the test and said it wasn't something to worry about and my symptoms were my fault for not sleeping enough, or putting lotion on enough, or drinking enough water. It wasn't until last year that I demanded they take a look at things that I was diagnosed with it and Hashimoto's disease as well. This non-testing and checking caused me to go years without a diagnosis and caused a lot of damage to my other organs and Cholesterol that I now have to work twice as hard to fix.
This is an amazing podcast. Thank you for covering more about Ozempic. I am on Mounjaro(similar medicine), and there is a shortage. It helps diabetics to have normal blood sugar numbers, especially from other meds that make your #'s go up. Love Doctor Mike.
Ok, 1) im watching this after no sleep... listening about how important sleep is 2) Doctor Mike is my #1 fav RUclips and I love his way if thinking and how he approaches medicine. 3) all of the gonada Covno lol!! 4) 1st time listing to Howie and daughter but won't be the last 5) Heard howies excited AGT voice I give this 10/10!!!
When your integrity is not for sale, it is intrinsically priceless and worth more than any others in your field! Congrats Dr. Mike! Bona Fide credit to the medical profession! Thank you. 🤩
Jacqueline adds a very nice touch to this podcast and brings up some very very wonderful points Dr. Mike is completely amazing such respect and love Howey Mandel🎉
OMG every time a patient comes to my office and tell me that they are taking Metformin because their doctors told them they are pre-diabetic 🤯 I don’t understand 🤷♀️
Just a thought Dr. Mike. I am baffled as to why you are single and looking for a partner. You are down-to-earth, empathic, intelligent, straightforward, and lighthearted. I would hope that it would not be difficult for you to meet someone who shares your values and joy in life. I hope that you can meet someone who will fill your life with love and joy.
I was on ozempic. Went to the er twice. Techinically 4 times but 2 of those times was from the er giving me a bad medication. Terrible experience and after going off it (I was on for 2 months at the lowest dose) I gained several pounds of water weight. Now I am super bloated and trying to eat better again. Its very difficult without the time to exercise.
I was a simulated patient and all I did was first visit to the DR. There was no touching involved. I really liked doing it, and there was the offering of being a simulated patient that was examined and I do not do that. Yes, simulated patients get paid, but not that much
Pelvic floor therapy is a real thing. I need it because after having kids one large baby followed by large twins, I literally pee my pants often 😄 pelvic floor therapy will fix this.
PT for pelvic floor strength and urinary continence done by a licensed physical therapist in this area is extremely effective, for both women and men. I can tell you from personal experience after doing six once a week sessions last summer. I'm 72 and can sleep all night without getting up to go to the bathroom, and don't have any little (or big) leaks anymore. But you have to keep up the exercises. Takes me about 2 to 3 minutes a day now that I'm finished the program. However, I think that the advertisement they were referring to was some kind of spa treatment that also involved some sort of expensive device. My PT and doctors have told me those don't work. But I really encourage you to go to your doc and get a PT prescription. If you do all the homework, you will be so glad you did! If by chance it doesn't work, you can go back to your doctor and there are other options that can be pursued.🎉
I just watched the Mike's interview with the sharktank-Barbara, and she did not actually say that all of the health pitches on the show are bs, just that she personally hasn't invested in those. Not that both things cannot be true mind you, just wanted to note that Mike did twist her words a bit there when he claimed her saying that 11:36
I couldn't agree more about advocating for yourself. However, many people do not have the confidence to question a medical professional. If you are uncomfortable asking the questions of a healthcare provider; take someone with you who will be your advocate. This can make a massive difference in your experience while in the healthcare system
The doctors don’t get a kick back, but if that patient wants to keep getting that prescription, they have to keep coming back to the doctor and in turn the doctor can keep charging that insurance. Vs the person coming in for a one time thing.
I feel like Howies daughter was trolling a bit....does she know anything about Dr Mike? Asking him about baby foreskin facials? Seriously? What did she think he would say? I feel Insulated for him
Beauty of life is not due to beautiful faces, it is the beautiful minds, hearts and souls that make this place beautiful. We should always be thankful for the things we are given and look at those who are below us. That keeps us away from the pride and ignorance and makes mind peaceful.The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. ... I am especially feeling for him He impressed me very much. Love you take care dr Mike
Great discussion! Just a thought to share for Howie - it's a bit off-putting when you highlight your discomfort with Jackelyn's use of the word "vagina", or taint, for that matter. If you can comfortably talk about gonads in front of her without comment, the same should go for her talking about sexual organs.
SO many great things taken up on here, but that discussion about sleep is the most valuable. Nobody gets enough rest anymore and it's the root cause of a lot of ailments and illnesses.
The whole discussion about chemicals in shampoos and the like. If you actually break down the contents of so-called "Natural" shampoos that are supposedly better than the grocery store shampoos and you break down the ingredients into the chemical makeup, you will find that one is not better than the other. Somebody did a comparison of the chemical breakdown of a shampoo something else and a pineapple, and most of the people who voted on which one was most toxic picked the pineapple. I mean if you just take into account the amount of sugar, then yeah the pineapple is much more toxic, but all joking aside people couldn't tell which was the shampoo that was natural, which was a grocery store brand, and which was a pineapple. Now I think we can all agree that a pineapple is more natural than probably both of the shampoos. But the chemical differences between the natural and the grocery store brand didn't look all that different. As in I believe the natural shampoos had like twice as many chemicals in them and some of those chemicals were worse than the chemicals that were in the grocery store shampoo.
Dr. Mike is dead on. The number of patients that come to me with absolutely no clue as to why they are at a speciality office or what has already been discussed is amazing to me. NPs aren’t the bee all end all, hrt what we are great at is educating and having great skills with motivational interviewing and getting the information needed to make a team based medical decision.
2 two diabetic here. I am over weight, have troubles with my sugar levels, have physical disabilities that keep me from being active. For all the things Ozempic claims, I was given it. To help reduce weight, control blood sugars. I was always sick, had bad gut cramps, all kinds of poop issues. If I lost weight, it was because my gut was always sore or didnt feel well and I just didnt feel like eating, that or I worried about crapping my pants or being constipated. It messes with how you bowls digest and moves food through you intestines. It is crazy, but that is exactly what it is suppose to do. It basically paralyses your digestive track. If you are fat to the point you are disabled, and the only other option is some kind of stomach reduction type thing, ya, take Ozempic, it might help you. If you are just a lazy POS and want to lose 10 pounds because you are too "busy" to get off your ass and exercise, go right ahead, take it, see how well your bowels work in 20yrs once they been f'd up for the time it took you to lose 10lbs. As my family doctor says, "this is no magic pill or injection". If you want to lose weight, and you are physically able, get off your ass, change your diet, and start with changing the way you see the world you are living in. All is not impossible.
I think that growing older is natural ... And I hate all those changing of looks with chemicals and/or operation if not functional! Getting older beautiful is not ugly ... And beautiful gray is also not ugly ....
Thank You! @doctormike for clearly calling out the Pharma industry 24:28. I hate that some tiptoe around calling them out. I get why Howie is looking to get confirmation on all these stay young optimization “miracles”. Aging sucks 😅
I worked in urology for a while. We’d also inject Botox into the bladder wall for those with specific types of incontinence. Definitely required proper work up and urodynamic studies, but it’s awesome how this medication can be used to help with so many conditions
Not true. My best experiences have been with D.O.s. They take a more holistic approach generally and are not pill- and prescription- happy as are. Most M.Ds are trained in allopathic medicine which basically treats symptoms and complaints many times without probing possible deeper causative factors.
I have so much respect for Dr. Mike. I’ve watched so much of him that now my 9 year old looks up his videos to watch❤ Who knows, maybe she’ll decide to become a doctor instead of a veterinarian.
I have been so lucky at finding drs for myself and my children . Advocate for yourself and family Also if everything is dangerous, nothing is dangerous
@46:00 I agree with almost every thing Dr Mike says but I do think it is worthwhile to start getting your bloodwork done in your 40s. Going through your 40s & 50s blind is how people have historically dropped dead from heart attacks or strokes in the past. A good example is my parents, who are both alive, always got bloodwork done & have stayed on top of their health while multiple relatives did not & suffered the consequences. Everything else he says tho I totally agree with.
Dr. Mike, @ 50:00 you start talking about a California code about chemicals in the furniture. Before I went to university, I had many jobs. Working for Green Peace and going door to door asking for donations and telling people about the chemicals in their carpets, their furniture, their beds, and the paint on their walls etc... . That was almost 30yrs ago in Ontario, Canada. We knew back then that the chemicals used to make the very fabrics of our homes were killing us, and we are still doing it. There is a thing called VOCs, aka, volatile organic compounds. Our rugs, and many types of furniture are full of them, esp in our vehicles and homes with carpets. Sadly, this alarm has gone on so long now, that it is alarm fatigue. That is how the chemical companies win. It takes decades for people to figure out wtf is going on, and by that time, it could be a combination of everything that caused it. Cancer rates are skyrocketing around the world, not in just the U.S. The bill has come due. Generations of pollution has contaminated every square inch of this planet. Learn about VOCs and dont be afraid to stand up against big chemical.
Physician here. The first time I watched a Dr Mike video, I wasn’t really impressed with the info he presented. I posted a comment to that effect. Now, I have to apologize to the good doctor. This is one of the greatest interviews of any sort that I have viewed or heard. Dr. Mike is eloquent, relatable, honest and comes armed with the truth, even when it’s nuanced. And it’s clear he has the self-respect and tremendous sense of ethics that prevents him from promoting false claims despite the lure of $.
Respect, Dr Mike, respect!
Yeah the thrive vegan food video was the only video of his i really had a problem with, because of the sponsor he ate a lot of beans and complex carbs then complained he was bloated and didn't eat a lot of fresh vegetables. I felt he could've represented the vegan diet better.
Jeez you really deep throated on him huh
Dr. Mike was fantastic in this interview, he was very serious about everything he was talking about yet still so friendly that you don’t feel offended by him trying to explain something to you to prove his point. We need more doctors like him in this world, that is for sure! Also the way he explains things it’s not super technical so you can actually understand what he is talking about. 😊👌🏼
Why would someone feel offended by someone trying to explain something as the default? Wouldn't the offense be the result of something the explainer did, not something intrinsic to the act of explaining? I'm so scared that people are coming to the conclusion that explanations are in itself evil or bad, please assuage my fears that this is not the case.
@@WylderWatkins usually when someone cuts you off to explain something further some people can take offence to that. It all depends on tone of voice as well .
@@SerenaLaturnas I feel like that is a different conversation. Also, what does it really mean to cut someone off? I understand that some people may have issues with control or narcissism, but communication is complex and people don't usually talk completely uninterrupted as if in a television show where one cast member is just waiting for the other to finish their line.
@@WylderWatkins as an autistic, i agree with you, but i've noticed people take things personally in general. always gotta think about someone else's perception, if you can
He is totally wrong about cold exposure. There is real scientific evidence
“Medicine isn’t always sexy” so true. That’s why I appreciate doctors, nurses, and many others in the field because they know how to view human bodies for what they are, a wonderland for science. Medicine is the artistic way some of us use to explore the human body. And there will always be not so sexy things.
Medicine is never sexy lol
@@littlewigglemonster7691 I was gonna comment the same thing. Lol
I love the passion for correcting misinformation and how he can relate so well to his patients
Whenever I watch Dr. Mike, I desperately wish I could find a doctor like him in my area. He's so kind and compassionate! You can tell how much he actually cares and understands people's plight without judgment. Rare!
Unfortunately very rare! No God complex here!! Just guinune compassionate and sincere concern!!❤
@@aprililes8355 OR A GREAT "FRONT!"
'Aging is not a disease.' YES! Thank you for that statement. As a 71-year-old woman, I appreciate that level of recognition of the aging process. I am a healthy, intelligent, and interested human being. The only challenge that I have is my own acceptance of the changes in my appearance. That is a very small thing. The other changes are very welcome.
My mother was having a heart attack for 2 weeks. After a failed stress test and sonogram she was sent home. The paramedics told her nothing was wrong with her and if she wanted to go to the hospital she would need to drive herself. So she finally did and died that night! The lack of studies is lacking knowledge and killing people!
So sorry for your loss😢
Thats terrible..our healthcare syatem sucks
I'm so sorry for your loss. I would've screamed and insisted on a second opinion with a different doctor.
Hey howie/howie’s editor! Time stamps would be much appreciated. When reading the comments and I see there’s a topic I’d be interested in hearing out specifically, it would be nice to be able to get right to it.
Fully agree! In all podcasts I prefer to have timestamps to be able to focus on parts I’m most interested in. Sometimes I get bored and will switch off a podcast if it’s more than a few mins of topics I’m not so excited about because I don’t know that there’s something great coming up!
This was a great discussion in general but I def like the time stamps especially in the long form podcasts!
Why would they aid you in jumping around and not finishing a episode therefore them not getting credit for a view which cost them lost ad revenue? Would you?? 3:32
@@WKRP187 as long as you watch 10mins they get credit. Also I’m more likely to exit out if I’m disinterested in the first couple mins and have no idea what else is gonna be talked about. I’m so much more likely to stop watching before they get their view marked if I don’t know what the conversations are about.
Personal opinion tho. That’s just how I work.
@@samcait What if it's a 5 minute video?? Kimd of hard to watch 10 mins of
@@WKRP187 I specifically was talking about podcasts and long form content. I said that in my original comment
“Alarm fatigue” is critical in aviation as well, good points!
As someone who works/worked in Pharma, it was nice to see someone point out the difference between Big Pharma, which gets a bad rep, and the supplement industry. Maybe the more this statement is known, then maybe we can start to regulate supplements! It is so important supplements are studied anyway because there are so many potentials for dangerous drug-drug interactions.
Pharma = Regulated
Supplement = Unregulated
You don't need a degree to understand this; 12 year olds should be able to understand this difference.
Big pharma kills more people in a day or two then supplements do in a year. Oxycontin, Xanax, Adderall etc etc... Making billions off of barely tested vaccines..
I think the problem with "Big Pharma" is the perception that between them, insurance companies, and doctors/hospitals they're all putting profits over people, and that leads to people being really mistrusting even when it comes to things like vaccines and medications that are safe, well-researched, beneficial, etc. I mean, who do we blame for the opioid epidemic of the last decade plus? Who do we blame for so many people going bankrupt because they can't pay for life-saving treatments? I don't know what the solution to the problem is, but I understand the concern and why there's so little trust and why people start searching for alternatives. It's true most of those alternatives are (at best) a waste of money and/or (at worst) genuinely bad for you and full of greedy conmen, but it's unsurprising why so many turn to them not knowing any better.
Absolutely. The supplement industry has a market share of $39 billion/year but many people think the makers of them aren’t in it for the money. What a joke. It’s arguably WORSE than Big Pharma (although Big Pharma actually makes many supplements anyway) There was a push to increase regulation on them about 20-30 years ago, but supplement lobbyists paid off congressmen (including Orin Hatch) to kill it, so the FDA was left virtually powerless to regulate them…even if there were deaths involved.
Big Pharma gets a bad rep because of their lying, manipulative business practices. The biggest brands have some of the largest fines in history & are responsible for incalculable damage to the American population. They are among the top reasons why trust in the healthcare & government agencies are at all time lows.
I love Dr Mike been following him for years now! Great interviewer and educator! I love his curb side check up and he has the heart of a teacher.
I am a pharmacy student and am currently dispensing in Australia. I'm interested to hear how it is in other countries, but I have mixed feelings towards to use of Ozempic, specifically for aesthetic weight-loss. A couple of months ago there were huge supply issues and we weren't able to get Ozempic in at all due to its increase in popularity. I understand the benefits of its use for weight-loss in people suffering obesity, but it feels so wrong dispensing it for people who just want it to shave off the last bit of 'undesirable' weight. Especially when I have diabetic individuals coming in, who rely on the medication to improve their quality of life, telling me how difficult it has been for them to source it.
I feel for you. I have a FB acquaintance who has Lupus, and during the hydroxy-c-q craze with Covid-19, she was very much afraid of not being able to get it. She ended up being fine, but she did know some folks who had to check multiple pharmacies to fill a scrip because of supply issues.
I wouldn’t take it ever.
@@marlenegold280 even if u were diabetic? lmao?
@@AnaOhKay 10yr T1D
The follow up to howie’s daughter’s question: we don’t do screening blood work every year because we have guidelines for how and when to do them. We also want to see you not just to see you and say hi, but to also make sure that your kids are growing, they have their vaccines, there are no significant changes to their health, no changes to family health history to are sure we don’t have to screen for issues, and even some practices going so far as screening mental health, social determinants of health to make sure families are being provided for. There is more to me as your pediatrician just saying hi you’re doing well, see you later.
You mean patients cannot get a Blood Lab workup every year in the US? How ridiculous!
@@patriciaschmitt6448 thats literally not what was said. its that people dont get bloodwork done for no reason
@@AnaOhKay - that's exactly what she said! Dr's comment:
"we don’t do screening blood work every year because we have guidelines for how and when to do them."
I live in Canada - when I have a yearly physical which is checking everything from top to bottom, I , ALWAYS get a complete blood & urine work-up done. That checks my blood for any irregularities - if they find nothing negative with my lab tests, that's a comfort to me.
We call that 'preventative medicine' here in Canada.
@patriciaschmitt6448 we're talking about pediatric care not adult care here, yes peaple above a certain age should get their bloodwork done every year, especially if they fall undercertain demographics, however a healthy child with 0 signs of anything unusual doesn't need a blood test, the benefit to risk is not the same, that's why pediatrics is a separate specialty.
FALSE!
We need more Dr Mikes out there
The best one is @drrusciodc
What a delightful group of people! Respect shown and deserved all around. Dr Mike is stellar as always.
I would have liked to have heard a little more from Howie's daughter, though..
This was such an interesting conversation. I like that even tho Howie disagreed at times he still enjoyed the conversation and appreciated the information
Remember Howie Mandel is a canadian, and grew up in our social system, he may have been in the US a certain amount of time but I bet he is still boggled about the American health system.
What a compelling discussion! Great energy. I follow Dr. Mike because he's very balanced, honest, and committed to combatting misinformation... but also because his content is entertaining, too!
Wonderful interview. I'm so frustrated with my health-care right now. I'm on 14 prescriptions and if I take them all, I'm forgetful and sleep all the time. Getting a therapist is a horrible ordeal of interviews and other hoops to jump through. They make it so difficult that my mental health is worse.
Polypharmacy.
Hopefully, not taking a statin… it causes brain fog, IR, T2D, Dementia, and LOTS of other side effects.
As someone who used to schedule radiology testing the amount of people (mostly the 50+ folks) who had no idea why they were getting a test was insane to me. Same as when I was a pharmacy tech, they don't know how to pronounce it and when I ask what it was for to help narrow it down they also didn't know. This is why I'm more aware and an advocate for myself.
I never really thought much about aging, but now that I'm considered a Senior, it's awesome! I love the freedom of not giving a F about what anyone thinks about my wrinkles, hair color, weight, etc. I'd never go back in age for anything.
Howie's daughter is brave man, omg😅. I could not sit there next to my dad and talk about my health and sex questions. ☺️
It's less about bravery than it is about cultural background and the chemistry between you and your father. also, one isn't necessarily better
I love this Doctor this guy is Super Smart..He's Highly Educated..Could you please have him on your show again..Love your daughters sense of humor
I'm surprised this doesn't have more views and likes! I enjoyed this podcast and will have to check out more episodes bc I like Howie, and I really like Dr. Mike! I would love to have a good conversation with him, and this seemed like the next best thing. Thanks guys!
I’m an RN-“Old-School” nurse for a long time, and I freakin’ LOVE Dr. Mike! I practiced The Art of Medicine with a knowledge of science of medicine. He very much takes that approach, as he said right here! I feel like Dr. Mike is a GOOD LISTENER, and let me tell you, that is your BEST method for a person getting what is truly needed;being diagnosed early and treated promptly! So many medical offices and hospitals are for profit, at the peril and demise of their patients. The sickest, oldest, youngest, weakest of our population; their care and well-being is being sacrificed! No, not all doctors are bad-they are following their boses’ rules and regulations. However, I sure wish EVERY doctor was like Dr. Mike. He’s smart. He’s a listener. He cares. He DOES recognize the socioeconomic needs of the average people. And, he is very handsome, lol! I would take ANY “Dr. Mike’s Magic Potion” every day! 🎉
I appreciate Dr. Mike's patience and ability to keep this episode on track.
Awesome interview. So glad this young doctor’s message is getting to millions of people. May he reached many millions more.
Dr. Mike's a legend.
Simple minds always want a simple answer for a complex problem, and trust certainty over uncertainty. If a doctor says "we don't know yet", many Americans conflate that with "I'm uninformed", so they believe a quack who says "I DO KNOW, AND I'M POSITIVE" because that guy seems confident and knowledgable.
Dr. Mike makes practical sense and he makes me happy.
this guy is DOPE! finally someone communicating real science within a comedy podcast medium!
Love the “Special” Effect! Kenny makes me genuinely laugh every time. Thanks guys!
I disagree on the Thyroid not being tested. I should have been diagnosed with the Hypothyroidism years ago. The doctor I saw and told about how I felt took the test and said it wasn't something to worry about and my symptoms were my fault for not sleeping enough, or putting lotion on enough, or drinking enough water. It wasn't until last year that I demanded they take a look at things that I was diagnosed with it and Hashimoto's disease as well. This non-testing and checking caused me to go years without a diagnosis and caused a lot of damage to my other organs and Cholesterol that I now have to work twice as hard to fix.
Wow Dr Mike is so down to earth and really wise with the things he says. Everything is such on balance. Love it!
This is an amazing podcast. Thank you for covering more about Ozempic. I am on Mounjaro(similar medicine), and there is a shortage. It helps diabetics to have normal blood sugar numbers, especially from other meds that make your #'s go up. Love Doctor Mike.
Ok,
1) im watching this after no sleep... listening about how important sleep is
2) Doctor Mike is my #1 fav RUclips and I love his way if thinking and how he approaches medicine.
3) all of the gonada Covno lol!!
4) 1st time listing to Howie and daughter but won't be the last
5) Heard howies excited AGT voice I give this 10/10!!!
With all the chiropractic doctors giving their supposed medical and supplement "advice" , so glad Doctor Mike is in this world.
I absolutely love how intelligent and passionate Dr. Mike is
Fantastic, informative, entertaining interview! Thank you, Howie and Dr. Mike!
When your integrity is not for sale, it is intrinsically priceless and worth more than any others in your field! Congrats Dr. Mike! Bona Fide credit to the medical profession! Thank you. 🤩
Jacqueline adds a very nice touch to this podcast and brings up some very very wonderful points Dr. Mike is completely amazing such respect and love Howey Mandel🎉
OMG every time a patient comes to my office and tell me that they are taking Metformin because their doctors told them they are pre-diabetic 🤯 I don’t understand 🤷♀️
Just a thought Dr. Mike. I am baffled as to why you are single and looking for a partner. You are down-to-earth, empathic, intelligent, straightforward, and lighthearted. I would hope that it would not be difficult for you to meet someone who shares your values and joy in life. I hope that you can meet someone who will fill your life with love and joy.
“treat the patient, not the lab value”. Amen!
Love seeing Dr. Mike and Mr. Generic on a podcast together.
I was on ozempic. Went to the er twice. Techinically 4 times but 2 of those times was from the er giving me a bad medication. Terrible experience and after going off it (I was on for 2 months at the lowest dose) I gained several pounds of water weight. Now I am super bloated and trying to eat better again. Its very difficult without the time to exercise.
I was a simulated patient and all I did was first visit to the DR. There was no touching involved. I really liked doing it, and there was the offering of being a simulated patient that was examined and I do not do that. Yes, simulated patients get paid, but not that much
Anyone else didn’t want this interview to end!!!
Great interview! First time seeing this podcast and now a subscriber. Dr Mike was amazing
Dr Mike is a national treasure. 😊
Pelvic floor therapy is a real thing. I need it because after having kids one large baby followed by large twins, I literally pee my pants often 😄 pelvic floor therapy will fix this.
PT for pelvic floor strength and urinary continence done by a licensed physical therapist in this area is extremely effective, for both women and men. I can tell you from personal experience after doing six once a week sessions last summer. I'm 72 and can sleep all night without getting up to go to the bathroom, and don't have any little (or big) leaks anymore. But you have to keep up the exercises. Takes me about 2 to 3 minutes a day now that I'm finished the program.
However, I think that the advertisement they were referring to was some kind of spa treatment that also involved some sort of expensive device. My PT and doctors have told me those don't work. But I really encourage you to go to your doc and get a PT prescription. If you do all the homework, you will be so glad you did!
If by chance it doesn't work, you can go back to your doctor and there are other options that can be pursued.🎉
What a refreshing and fun interview! Thank you!
Super insightful episode, loved it!
Still waiting on Howie to do Doctor Mikes podcast….
I get Xeomin (Botox ) shots in my neck quarterly for Cervical Dystonia. It only feels like bee stings. I would never do it for cosmetic purposes.
I just watched the Mike's interview with the sharktank-Barbara, and she did not actually say that all of the health pitches on the show are bs, just that she personally hasn't invested in those.
Not that both things cannot be true mind you, just wanted to note that Mike did twist her words a bit there when he claimed her saying that 11:36
I couldn't agree more about advocating for yourself. However, many people do not have the confidence to question a medical professional. If you are uncomfortable asking the questions of a healthcare provider; take someone with you who will be your advocate. This can make a massive difference in your experience while in the healthcare system
I already loved Dr. Mike since the beginning and wow after seeing this ❤👏 amazing!!!
Societal expectations of beauty does not equal medical necessity.
The doctors don’t get a kick back, but if that patient wants to keep getting that prescription, they have to keep coming back to the doctor and in turn the doctor can keep charging that insurance. Vs the person coming in for a one time thing.
I love Dr. Mike!
This podcast was outstanding. I believe I regained brain cells 😊
D. Mike out here rockin the chest hair ✊😂
He's Russian. I wonder if he shaves twice per day. The exfoliation keeps his face young.
I feel like Howies daughter was trolling a bit....does she know anything about Dr Mike?
Asking him about baby foreskin facials? Seriously? What did she think he would say?
I feel Insulated for him
Same, disgusting... his face showed shock as well
Beauty of life is not due to beautiful faces, it is the beautiful minds, hearts and souls that make this place beautiful. We should always be thankful for the things we are given and look at those who are below us. That keeps us away from the pride and ignorance and makes mind peaceful.The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. ...
I am especially feeling for him
He impressed me very much.
Love you take care dr Mike
Beyond everything else Dr. Mike is a stellar interviewer, better than most people you see getting overpaid to interview people
Pissed about Ozempic! It’s for Diabetes people!!!!
We need it!!!
Great discussion! Just a thought to share for Howie - it's a bit off-putting when you highlight your discomfort with Jackelyn's use of the word "vagina", or taint, for that matter. If you can comfortably talk about gonads in front of her without comment, the same should go for her talking about sexual organs.
My heart sobs every time I hear Mike is a lone wolf out there , he deserves a wonderful partner
great interview
😂 aw i was really hoping Mike would talk more on prolapses since Howie brought up the infamous one.
I love Doctor Mike. Doctors should be taught improv comedy like he said!
SO many great things taken up on here, but that discussion about sleep is the most valuable. Nobody gets enough rest anymore and it's the root cause of a lot of ailments and illnesses.
The whole discussion about chemicals in shampoos and the like. If you actually break down the contents of so-called "Natural" shampoos that are supposedly better than the grocery store shampoos and you break down the ingredients into the chemical makeup, you will find that one is not better than the other. Somebody did a comparison of the chemical breakdown of a shampoo something else and a pineapple, and most of the people who voted on which one was most toxic picked the pineapple. I mean if you just take into account the amount of sugar, then yeah the pineapple is much more toxic, but all joking aside people couldn't tell which was the shampoo that was natural, which was a grocery store brand, and which was a pineapple. Now I think we can all agree that a pineapple is more natural than probably both of the shampoos. But the chemical differences between the natural and the grocery store brand didn't look all that different. As in I believe the natural shampoos had like twice as many chemicals in them and some of those chemicals were worse than the chemicals that were in the grocery store shampoo.
❤ Howie I just found your channel!!! Been fascinated with your work ever since I was little!! So happy to be here❤️🕊️
Dr. Mike is dead on. The number of patients that come to me with absolutely no clue as to why they are at a speciality office or what has already been discussed is amazing to me. NPs aren’t the bee all end all, hrt what we are great at is educating and having great skills with motivational interviewing and getting the information needed to make a team based medical decision.
2 two diabetic here. I am over weight, have troubles with my sugar levels, have physical disabilities that keep me from being active. For all the things Ozempic claims, I was given it. To help reduce weight, control blood sugars. I was always sick, had bad gut cramps, all kinds of poop issues. If I lost weight, it was because my gut was always sore or didnt feel well and I just didnt feel like eating, that or I worried about crapping my pants or being constipated. It messes with how you bowls digest and moves food through you intestines. It is crazy, but that is exactly what it is suppose to do. It basically paralyses your digestive track.
If you are fat to the point you are disabled, and the only other option is some kind of stomach reduction type thing, ya, take Ozempic, it might help you. If you are just a lazy POS and want to lose 10 pounds because you are too "busy" to get off your ass and exercise, go right ahead, take it, see how well your bowels work in 20yrs once they been f'd up for the time it took you to lose 10lbs.
As my family doctor says, "this is no magic pill or injection". If you want to lose weight, and you are physically able, get off your ass, change your diet, and start with changing the way you see the world you are living in. All is not impossible.
"How do you get a snail to hock a loogie?" LOL!
I want Dr. Mike to do a video on this odd trend of celebs all dealing with chronic Lyme disease
Loved this episode! Very informative
It's called
"practicing medicine " for a reason!
What lovely words at the end from howie ❤
I think that growing older is natural ... And I hate all those changing of looks with chemicals and/or operation if not functional! Getting older beautiful is not ugly ... And beautiful gray is also not ugly ....
Thank You! @doctormike for clearly calling out the Pharma industry 24:28. I hate that some tiptoe around calling them out. I get why Howie is looking to get confirmation on all these stay young optimization “miracles”. Aging sucks 😅
And usually a screening is covered by insurance where the same test may not be if it is considered diagnostic. ie: Colonoscopy
Dr. Mike! You are awesome!
❤ Dr. Mike! Great interview!
I worked in urology for a while. We’d also inject Botox into the bladder wall for those with specific types of incontinence. Definitely required proper work up and urodynamic studies, but it’s awesome how this medication can be used to help with so many conditions
Dr Mike is very passionate about his work I wish every doctor was
These newer replies are honestly hilarious. Also does anyone know what happened to Howie going onto The Checkup?
I heard 20 years ago that people who couldn’t make the cut for the MD program went the route of DO because it had loosened criteria. Has that changed?
Not true. My best experiences have been with D.O.s. They take a more holistic approach generally and are not pill- and prescription- happy as are. Most M.Ds are trained in allopathic medicine which basically treats symptoms and complaints many times without probing possible deeper causative factors.
I would like to see dr mikes opinion on cold water swimming then because that apparently has very well demonstrated mental health benefits
Well now all of us single people are going to be heading to grinder or raya looking for Dr. Mike.😂
I actually love this episode
First time watching, and this was great. This guy was great too
I have so much respect for Dr. Mike. I’ve watched so much of him that now my 9 year old looks up his videos to watch❤ Who knows, maybe she’ll decide to become a doctor instead of a veterinarian.
New sub here! Found you from Dr. Mike!! ❤
I have been so lucky at finding drs for myself and my children . Advocate for yourself and family
Also if everything is dangerous, nothing is dangerous
@46:00 I agree with almost every thing Dr Mike says but I do think it is worthwhile to start getting your bloodwork done in your 40s. Going through your 40s & 50s blind is how people have historically dropped dead from heart attacks or strokes in the past. A good example is my parents, who are both alive, always got bloodwork done & have stayed on top of their health while multiple relatives did not & suffered the consequences. Everything else he says tho I totally agree with.
Michael Skolnik’s Story is an example that not all test with unusual result should be treated.
Dr. Mike, @ 50:00 you start talking about a California code about chemicals in the furniture. Before I went to university, I had many jobs. Working for Green Peace and going door to door asking for donations and telling people about the chemicals in their carpets, their furniture, their beds, and the paint on their walls etc... . That was almost 30yrs ago in Ontario, Canada. We knew back then that the chemicals used to make the very fabrics of our homes were killing us, and we are still doing it. There is a thing called VOCs, aka, volatile organic compounds. Our rugs, and many types of furniture are full of them, esp in our vehicles and homes with carpets. Sadly, this alarm has gone on so long now, that it is alarm fatigue. That is how the chemical companies win. It takes decades for people to figure out wtf is going on, and by that time, it could be a combination of everything that caused it.
Cancer rates are skyrocketing around the world, not in just the U.S. The bill has come due. Generations of pollution has contaminated every square inch of this planet. Learn about VOCs and dont be afraid to stand up against big chemical.