Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler shares his extensive experience and real patient stories, highlighting the importance of early treatment and specialized care. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Jen Jodges to the show to discuss….

The latest treatments include Holcomb C3-R cross-linking, Intacs, CK procedures, and the Visian ICL lens. Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways 13:00 – Importance of Early Treatment for Keratoconus

29:57 – Controversy of Epi on vs. Epi Off

38:06 – Biologic Intacs for Advanced Cases

21:46 – What can you do to improve regularity?

44:40 – CK Procedure for Reshaping Cornea

Tweetable Quotes "Keratoconus is like a weakening in the cornea, specifically the collagen fibers. I describe it as a hernia on the eye because it bulges out, causing distortions like double vision, glare, and halos. This can severely impact daily activities like driving at night." (04:23) (Dr.Brian)

"For parents with keratoconus, it's crucial to have your children checked starting around age nine. There's a 15% chance they could develop the condition, and early detection with corneal topography can prevent significant vision loss." (12:00) (Dr.Brian)

"For more advanced keratoconus cases, we use what I call biologic Intacs, or KeraRing segments. These are made of corneal collagen and can be much thicker than traditional Intacs, providing more flattening and better vision improvement." (34:12) (Dr.Brian)

“The Visian ICL is a life-changing procedure for treating high levels of nearsightedness. It involves placing an insertable lens behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, significantly improving vision and often eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses." (41:07) (Dr.Brian)

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Dr. Sasha Haddad to the show to discuss...

Is it possible for fully grown adults to grow even more? What can you do to improve regularity? Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways

01:15 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Dr. Sasha Haddad, who joins the show to discuss the difference between osteopathic and allopathic medicine

11:53 – Is it possible for fully grown adults to grow even more?

15:55 – Consuming organ meats and getting better sleep

21:46 – What can you do to improve regularity?

27:32 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Sasha for joining the show for Part One of this series, teases Part Two, and lets listeners know where they can connect with her

Tweetable Quotes “The theory is that the structure and function are interrelated. And when one is off, the other is gonna be off. For example, if you have muscle pain, let’s say your spine is not in the right position, it’s gonna strain the surrounding muscle and tissue. So, if you’re able to adjust and correct the problem, you’re gonna fix the surrounding area and reduce the inflammation.” (08:39) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“In life, is anything possible? By nature, very rarely, potentially, maybe. But, medically speaking, by the time you hit puberty - in terms of bone width and height growing taller - I highly disagree, unless something pathologically happened differently.” (13:50) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“For the most part when you eat raw meat, the nutrients are present. And, of course, building blocks and protein can help.” (17:21) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“I agree, don’t spend your money on something that you don’t necessarily need. What’s better is down time.Try to limit yourself from being on your phone or on your computer a few hours prior to going to sleep. I think that’s way better than all of this.” (19:41) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“I think people can take fiber, but it doesn’t help if you’re not hydrating well. So, the key element here is you have to be able to hydrate. You have to have enough fluids in you to have things go through.” (24:59) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

Resources Mentioned Dr. Sasha’s LinkedIn

Dr. Sasha’s Instagram

Dr. Sasha’s TikTok

Dr. Sasha’s YouTube Channel

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Lung Transplant Specialist, Dr. David Weill to the show to discuss how Dr. David is helping patients, patient’s families, and transplant teams navigate their transplantation journey to reach optimal outcomes.

What is emphysema and what causes it? Is vaping safe? What can we all do to keep our lungs as healthy as possible? Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways 01:16 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Dr. David Weill, who join the show to share his expertise as a transplant pulmonologist and the top reasons people need a lung transplant

07:08 – What is emphysema and what causes it?

09:26 – A fun fact about our lungs

10:28 – The dangers of vaping and the risk of lung re-transplants

17:55 – Tips for keeping your lungs as healthy as possible

21:04 – Dr. David’s book, Exhale

25:44 – Empathy, caring and separating emotion from outcome

28:58 – The decision to transition out of clinical practice

32:00 – Finding common ground among differing personalities

36:24 – Where listeners can connect with Dr. David and find his book

37:39 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. David for joining the show to share his expertise

Tweetable Quotes “One in five patients who are listed for a lung transplant will die on the waiting list. So, there’s a real shortage not only in lung, but in the other organs as well.” (04:37) (Dr. David)

“A smoking related lung disease, emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some people may have heard of COPD. That’s essentially the same thing.” (07:43) (Dr. David)

“There’s a vast array of chemicals in a vape and what goes into the lung. But even more than that, it’s thermal energy. So, in other words, it produces very high heat in the lung, and the lung is quite sensitive to very high temperatures. The damage can not only come from the chemicals that are contained in the vape oil, but also from the heat that’s generated. It’s much hotter than cigarette smoke.” (10:52) (Dr. David)

“As marijuana increasingly becomes more mainstream in our society, we’re seeing more and more research that it’s not quite the benign drug that we thought it was maybe early on, mainly because there wasn’t much research on it when it was illegal.” (18:19) (Dr. David)

“It was very difficult for me to separate how much I cared from accepting an outcome that was not good. And, I don’t think I ever really learned how to do that well over the course of my career.” (25:25) (Dr. David)

“What I try to do now is coach the teams through everything and try to figure out a way to get on the same page. That’s probably the number one value that I can bring to programs now.” (31:46) (Dr. David)

Resources Mentioned Dr. David’s Website

Dr. David’s Book

Dr. David’s Instagram

Dr. David’s Twitter

Dr. David’s Facebook

Dr. David’s LinkedIn

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Please remember, Dr. Brian is a doctor, but he is not your doctor. He is here to provide general information, not medical advice, so you should always check with your doctor before relying on any information.

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes the ‘Twin Doctors,’ Dr. Jermaine and Dr. Jeremy Hogstrom to the show for a special ‘Mythbusters Edition.’ Are car air fresheners toxic? Can you get a smaller nose from nose manipulation exercises? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 00:03 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guests, Dr. Jeremy Hogstrom and Dr. Jermaine Hogstrom, who join the show to share their journey to medicine and the differences between traditional and osteopathic manipulative medicine

13:00 – Advice Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine would give to those looking to pursue a career in the medical field

16:57 – What Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine are up to now

22:11 – Are car air fresheners toxic?

28:20 – Can you get a smaller nose from nose manipulation exercises?

30:28 – Dr. Brian takes Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine through a speed round of Cap/No Cap videos

40:25 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine for joining the show to share their expertise Tweetable Quotes “I always try to make it a point to really get to know my patients because if they don’t trust you then how are they going to comply with anything that you suggest?” (06:52) (Dr. Jeremy)

“It [osteopathic manipulative medicine] consists of a lot soft tissue work, a lot of musculoskeletal work, a lot of lymphatic drainage techniques that are still used widely today in the field of medical massage therapy and chiropractic work too.” (09:19) (Dr. Jeremy)

“We try to get out into the community. We try to help to really inspire people and show people what’s possible because it’s a hard path, but it’s a doable path.” (18:21) (Dr. Jermaine)

“There’s hair transplants. I’ve seen those work pretty effectively. There’s also other medications out there like minoxidil (Rogaine).” (37:33) (Dr. Jeremy) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Website

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Email

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s YouTube Channel

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Instagram

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Twitter

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Facebook

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Dr. Brian’s Website

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Please remember, Dr. Brian is a doctor, but he is not your doctor. He is here to provide general

information, not medical advice, so you should always check with your doctor before relying on

any information.

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes accomplished photographer and influencer, Jordan Matter, to provide insights into social media. What does it take to become a successful social media influencer? How important is resilience in pursuing your dreams? What are some best practices for content creators looking to grow their platform? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:18 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Jordan Matter, who joins the show to share insights on life, influencing, parenting, and pursuing your passion 08:02 – Jordan shares a story about how his son inspired his Influencer career 10:57 – Resilience and pursuing a dream 20:57 – Work-Life balance as a full time YouTube influencer 22:42 – Jordan expounds on the prospect of his children following in his footsteps as an influencer 25:48 – The battle between YouTube & TikTok 29:00 – The rise of niche creators 31:29 – Advice Jordan would give to those looking to grow their platforms 35:37 – Dr. Brian thanks Jordan Matter for joining the show, teases next week’s topic and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “I started doing YouTube and my son said, ‘Dad, look. If you’re lucky enough to have success on YouTube, it’s because you found a lane. But if you stay in the lane too long, people are gonna get bored and leave. But if you get out of your lane, they’re not gonna like it and they’re gonna leave. So, you have to find a way to expand your lane while staying in your lane.’ I had no idea what that meant, but that’s the path I’ve always followed on YouTube.” (09:45) (Jordan) “I think a lot of times what happens with people is they have a dream and they have a job. And those two things are not connected. So, they do their job because they need to do their job, but the dream gets put on hold.” (16:31) (Jordan) “I think there’s a certain amount of regret I’ve always been afraid of living with. And the regret comes from not having done everything I could to fulfill my dreams.” (18:38) (Jordan) “YouTube has seen a significant percentage of their viewers go to TikTok. So, they’re trying to get them back with shortness. But the real money they make is on long-form content. What they’re hoping is that they get them away from TikTok by incentivizing creators to make more content on YouTube, and then once the viewers are on YouTube, they’ll watch the long-form and see the ads.” (27:22) (Jordan) “Not everybody is meant to be on camera. Not everyone is meant to have a platform. You need to have something to say to have a platform. So, first, what is it that you have to say? And, when I say, ‘not everyone is meant to have a platform,’ what I mean is not everybody is offering the audience something that is of value. So then why am I watching? Everybody could though. We all have that value, but if you’re just trying to be somebody else, you’re not gonna offer that value.” (32:07) (Jordan) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Jordan’s Website Jordan’s Instagram Jordan’s TikTok Jordan’s Vimeo Jordan’s Twitter Jordan’s Blog Jordan’s Tumblr Jordan’s YouTube Jordan’s Books: Born To Dance Dancers Among Us NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Can Mouthwash Raise Your Blood Pressure? What role does bacteria play in our gastrointestinal (GI) system? Is there a link between mouthwash and high blood pressure? And what does good oral hygiene have to do with our overall health? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:05 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Mouthwash Raise Your Blood Pressure? 02:25 – The importance of bacteria in our gastrointestinal system 04:01 – The link between mouthwash and high blood pressure 04:50 – A study done on chlorhexidine mouthwash 06:00 – The importance of regularly visiting the dentist 07:54 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “We definitely have lots and lots of research and data that is very conclusive that the bacteria in our intestines and our gut is really important for our health in so many different ways.” (02:46) (Dr. Brian) “What we find is that, on the flip side, if somebody has really bad oral hygiene - they don’t go to the dentist regularly, they don’t brush or floss regularly - that the bad bacteria really start overtaking the good bacteria in the mouth. Studies have shown that people in that scenario with a lot of plaque on their teeth have increased risk of heart attack.” (04:01) (Dr. Brian) “It’s possible, potentially, that a good probiotic can affect the bacteria in the mouth that reduce the plaque build-up in the mouth and on the teeth.” (07:32) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes back Dr. Azi Shirazi to analyze today’s topic: Acne & Skincare Remedies, Part 3. What is Winlevi? What about Aklief? Why is it an exciting time to have acne? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:05 – Dr. Brian welcomes back today’s guest, Dr. Azi Shirazi, who joins the show to break down more videos on skincare and acne 01:31 – Winlevi and Aklief 04:51 – Other practices and remedies to help clear acne, including an upcoming one called Aviclear 08:15 – Dr. Azi’s skincare line 13:21 – Dr. Azi’s podcast, More Than a Pretty Face, and where listeners can go to learn more about her, her practice, and her skincare line 14:44 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Azi for joining the show and teases next week’s episode Tweetable Quotes “I’m just a big fan of retinoids. I love retinoids for acne because acne starts off as a clogged pore, and retinoids prevent the skin from clogging. So, it’s such an essential tool for us dermatologists to use.” (04:16) (Dr. Azi) “Like you said, it’s an exciting time to have acne, which sounds a little paradoxical, but it’s really true. It’s not like the Clearasil days. It’s proactive. We can do more now.” (07:57) (Dr. Brian) “I love teenagers. I love treating acne in teenagers. You know, it’s such a progressive time for them. There’s so much going on for them that if you can get their approval or help them in any way, it goes a long way.” (12:54) (Dr. Azi) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Link to Winlevi Link to Aklief Dr. Azi’s Podcast Dr. Azi’s Instagram Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website Dr. Azi’s Practice Dr. Azi’s Instagram NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes back Dr. Azi Shirazi to analyze today’s topic: Acne & Skincare Remedies, Part 2. Can diet impact your acne? What about sunscreen, birth control and makeup remover sponges? Is cleaning your face multiple times a day a good or bad practice? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:08 – Dr. Brian welcomes back today’s guest, Dr. Azi Shirazi, who joins the show to break down more videos on skincare and acne 02:30 – How diet, overcleansing, and birth control can affect acne 06:32 – Sunscreen and makeup remover 09:01 – Dr. Brian teases Acne & Skincare Remedies, Part 3 Tweetable Quotes “You know, she makes a good point. It’s not always diet related if you have acne. So, as long as you eat a well-rounded, healthy diet, you don’t necessarily have to eliminate certain foods, unless you know that, for whatever reason, you’re on some extreme all cow’s milk diet or something like that.” (03:30) (Dr. Azi) “I always tell people your skin barrier is the key to healthy skin. It keeps the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. And so when it’s disrupted, acne gets worse.” (04:08) (Dr. Azi) “A lot of times, when acne goes away, it leaves behind a stain - a red stain or a brown stain. If you don’t protect your skin from the sun, that stain can last for months. If you’re breaking out, wear sun protection because the sun definitely delays the healing of the skin and can cause staining from acne to last much longer.” (06:40) (Dr. Azi) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Azi’s Instagram Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Acne & Skincare Remedies. Is there a difference between fungal and bacterial acne? What are potential triggers for acne? What are some viable home remedies and prescriptions for someone suffering from mild acne? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:14 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Dr. Azi Shirazi, who joins the show to share her experience as a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology 04:41 – Dr. Brian and Dr. Azi break down some videos on skincare and acne 08:35 – Home remedies and prescriptions for someone suffering from mild acne 11:54 – Fungal versus bacterial acne 14:15 – Potential acne triggers 16:35 – Our phones and basic hygiene 17:52 – The relationship between the gut microbiome and acne and other skin conditions Tweetable Quotes “I usually recommend you start with just one active for your acne, and that could be in a cleanser, it could be in a toner, it could be in a gel. But don’t overdo it.” (09:26) (Dr. Azi) “Fungal acne is actually a natural yeast that lives on the skin. And, in certain conditions and with certain hormonal imbalances or microbiomes, that fungus can overgrow and get inside the pores.” (12:02) (Dr. Azi) “And then other triggers would be stress and not sleeping, which certainly play a role. There’s a new variant of acne that is directly linked to stress and not sleeping, because that causes your cortisol hormone levels to go up. Cortisone is a big player for causing acne.” (15:39) (Dr. Brian) “Sometimes it’s habits like that. If you’re trying all these things but you’re forgetting about basic hygiene, whether you talk on the phone, put the phone to your cheek, or text all the time and you wipe your face, those are all big factors.” (17:18) (Dr. Azi) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Azi’s Instagram Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website Dr. Azi’s Instagram NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Can Ice Be Used as a Distraction for Pain Attacks & Anxiety? Can touching something cold, like an ice tray, disrupt our body's panic response? What is acupressure and can it help distract from pain? What can trigger anxiety or panic attacks and what can we do to stop them? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:04 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to talk about the reception of his book INFLUENCED; learn more at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 03:18 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Ice Be Used as a Distraction for Pain Attacks & Other Ailments? 07:28 – An interesting study on children using distraction with and without ice 08:24 – Women in labor and acupressure 11:37 – Other ways to help to stop panic attacks 14:09 – Triggers that can set off anxiety and panic attacks 14:53 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his recent released book, and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “I’m a Beverly Hills doctor. I have a very successful practice. I have millions of followers. And I have a flaw. I was easily addicted to social media, and I mean it in the true sense of addiction where it was really interfering with my relationships with my family.” (01:56) (Dr. Brian) “Just like that, you can give somebody anything - anything at all - that’s basically distracting them from what they’re experiencing, and that has been shown to be very effective at reducing anxiety and panic attacks.” (05:02) (Dr. Brian) “A lot of times when people are anxious about a situation, if you think about it, it’s just in somebody’s head. It’s how they are perceiving, or reacting to, a situation.” (06:37) (Dr. Brian) “Acupressure, they concluded, was more effective for patients that are in the hospital - inpatients - or people getting ready for surgery compared to just finger massage.” (10:09) (Dr. Brian) “The second thing is just having insight to recognize that you are potentially having a panic attack. Then you can use some of these things we’re talking about. And I don’t think it’s even beyond trying to distract yourself about something, because we know distraction is really effective. So, if you can focus on something else that you have to deal with, that can be a form of self-distraction. That’s also worth a consideration.” (12:26) (Dr. Brian) “Number one, top of the list, is exercise. Regular exercise is so critical for stress and anxiety.” (14:25) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned Children’s Study Using Distraction with and without Ice – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29687673/ Women’a Labor Study Using Acupressue with and without Ice – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01443615.2020.1747412? Meta-Analysis of Studies Using Acupressure for Anxiety & Pain – https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jicm.2020.0256 NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Can Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical? Does the way you sleep really impact how your face appears? Will sleeping on your back help avoid facial asymmetry? Can chronic mouth breathing impact your facial construction? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:14 – Dr. Brian announces the long-awaited launch of his book INFLUENCED; learn more at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 02:27 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical? 04:53 – Is there anything you can do to reverse this? 06:44 – Understanding cartilage and facial structure 07:36 – Kids and mouth breathing 08:51 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his recent released book, and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “On today’s episode, there is somebody who did a video that is a little bit, I don’t know. I have really these big big doubts about the validity of this person who did the video that I’m going to discuss. And it has to do with making your face asymmetrical by sleeping on one’s side. You have to be really careful when you hear this guy’s video so I’ll let you judge for yourself.” (02:27) (Dr. Brian) “On the other hand, if you would sleep on your back, that would be one way of avoiding having the nose turn to one side.” (04:43) (Dr. Brian) “This is something, by the way, that takes years and years to develop. It’s not like you sleep on one side and you wake up and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m asymmetrical!’” (05:18) (Dr. Brian) “The facial bones in kids can change with chronic mouth breathing. It does, over time, have the ability to change the bones.” (07:53) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s TikTok video which poses questions centered on Creatine, working out and BLANK. What is Creatine? How does it impact your muscles? What are the potential side effects of Creatine? Is Creatine safe for teenagers? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:05 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic, Is Creatine Safe for Teens? 02:30 – What is Creatine? 04:50 – What does Creatine do to your muscles? 05:57 – Creatine in adults 09:30 – An interesting story about Popeye and spinach 12:02 – The best way to use Creatine 13:06 – Creatine in teens 15:02 – Side effects of Creatine 18:17 – Dr. Brian provides the No Cap Recap of today’s episode and encourages listeners to reach out and Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “Creatine is a substance that is naturally occurring in muscles. So, when you’re doing intense exercise for example, you’re lifting weights or doing sprints, it’s Creatine that is providing energy to your muscles.” (02:46) (Dr. Brian) “What a lot of people don’t realize is Creatine is also in your brain. So, Creatine is good for brain health.” (03:43) (Dr. Brian) “Creatine also – and this may be of real interest to you – can increase hormones, specifically growth hormone.” (05:39) (Dr. Brian) “So it’s pretty clear, I think we can establish, that Creatine does amazing things for muscles, not only in strength but also in their growth and bulking too.” (09:18) (Dr. Brian) “Let’s talk about side effects. There is no evidence that Creatine harms the liver or harms the kidneys in healthy people who take normal healthy doses.” (15:01) (Dr. Brian) “If you are losing your hair and you’re taking Creatine, it may not be a bad idea to talk to your doctor and ask to get a simple blood test to see what your DHT level is. DHT stands for Dihydrotestosterone.” (17:41) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light - hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Dr. Fayez Ajib back to the show to continue sharing fascinati ng stories from his time in emergency medicine. What is a Brazilian Butt Lift? What are the most common complications associated with Brazilian Butt Lifts? What brings Dr. Fayez joy from working in the ER? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:02 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com and welcomes Dr. Fayez back to the show to discuss his experience in emergency medicine 02:35 – What’s a Brazilian Butt Lift? 06:23 – Dr. Fayez speaks to the complications he has seen from botched Brazilian Butt Lifts done outside of the U.S. 09:20 – Life lessons Dr. Fayez has learned from his experience in emergency medicine 11:38 – Drugs, overdoses and ‘homie drop-offs’ 16:24 – What brings Dr. Fayez joy from working in the ER 19:23 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode topic and encourages listeners to go buy his book, INFLUENCED Tweetable Quotes “I would trust you with my Brazilian Butt Lift, Brian. That actually would be a great slogan, ‘Brazilian Butt Lifts by Brian: BBL by B.’” (03:46) (Dr. Fayez) “I think the message here is that you have to also really reconsider if it’s worth saving a few dollars or a few thousands dollars, which is nothing to sneeze at. But, when you’re talking about an invasive surgery and your health, you really don’t want to compromise. And, I’ll advise patients that it’s ok to save up for whatever you need to have done and come back when you’re ready. And I think that’s prudent advice.” (08:16) (Dr. Brian) “The ER teaches you a lot about life. And, more importa ntly, it teaches you about things to avoid in life.” (09:26) (Dr. Fayez) “I almost think it’s an epidemic here in the United States of people just of all kinds of backgrounds. There’s no demographic that’s not touched by opioid overdosing, largely because of fentanyl tainting.” (13:53) (Dr. Brian) “To drive home the point - to be repetitive on purpose - even if someone says, ‘Oh, this is my prescription pill that my so - and - so has,’ and it’s really for them, if it’s not your own prescription, please do not take it.” (16:09) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Fayez’s Instagram Dr. Fayez’s TikTok Dr. Fayez’s LinkedIn NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Confessions of a Social Media Influencer. What inspired Dr. Brian to write INFLUENCED ? How can a rush of dopamine impact your judgment or decision-making skills? What can happen when a successful doctor goes viral on TikTok? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:12 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com and introduces today’s topic: Confessions of a Social Media Influencer 02:02 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to thank the other influencers who helped make his book possible, including Dr. Tony Youn, Dr. Fayez Ajib, and many more 03:07 – The inspiration to write, INFLUENCED 04:11 – Three confessions of a TikTok influencer 05:15 – Dr. Brian’s journey to becoming an influencer 08:53 – TikTok Purgatory and Dr. Brian’s first viral video 10:52 – A dopamine rush unlike any other 12:54 – One Million Followers and ‘Learned Helplessness’ 16:03 – Dr. Brian provides a quick recap of today’s episode and provides sage advice on social media and the impact it can have on all of our lives Tweetable Quotes “I came up with three reasons for testing my chops on TikTok. It might be a good way to dispel misinformation being spread. I could gain a more comprehensive perspective as part of my research for the book. And, as I will explain in full subsequent chapters, I thought it showed some promise of providing me with fun and a pleasurable dopamine rush.” (05:40) (Dr. Brian) “There were also occasions when I misstepped and accidentally violated the TikTok community guidelines. Here’s an invaluable hint for every TikTok influencer wannabe. Never post a video of eye surgery on TikTok Live. If you do not heed my advice, welcome to TikTok purgatory.” (08:53) (Dr. Brian) “I cannot do justice to describing the elated feeling that enveloped me on my drive home. I had earned my share of accomplishments throughout my career as a medical professional and surgeon, but had never felt anything like this before. The dopamine swarming in my brain made me feel higher than a coffee addict breaking into a Starbucks coffee shop in the envelope of darkness to swipe all the espresso beans and manically knock back one shot after the other.” (10:52) (Dr. Brian) “Once the viral videos resumed, I approached being an Influencer from an entirely different perspective, one that was grounded and healthy. I had to control my dopamine balance and always put my family first. They are far more important to me than my millions of followers.” (15:42) (Dr. Brian) “So there you have it. My confession. I am a recovered TikTok-aholic. Being an influencer has the potential to be addictive and destructive. Mine is a cautionary tale. But at least I can say I safely made it to the other side with my sanity and family intact.” (16:03) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Dr. Fayez Ajib back to the show to continue sharing fascinating stories from his time in emergency medicine. What happens when foreign objects get lodged in the rectum? What’s the craziest story Dr. Fayez has about foreign objects from his days in the ER? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Key Takeaways 01:10 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic with Dr. Fayez: Why an Apple a Day Doesn’t Keep the Doctor Away 01:38 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 02:13 – Dr. Brian shares a story from his days working in the Emergency Room (ER) 05:20 – Foreign objects in the rectum 14:28 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode and reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com Tweetable Quotes “I’m off to the side and I take the blade and I make the skin incision. And I go a little deeper and deeper and then suddenly it’s like a volcano erupting of puss. It literally shoots across the room and hits the door with such fierce intensity because that abscess was under so much pressure that when it was relieved it was like being in Yellowstone Park.”(04:03) (Dr. Brian) “Our generation, after the whole Tide pods thing happened, I feel like we do have to label everything. But, you know, I never saw any Tide pod challenge victims come to the ER. So I guess maybe it wasn’t that popular, which is a good thing.”(08:09) (Dr. Fayez) “For those listening, if you have any stomach surgeries, it causes adhesions which increases your suspicion for a small bowel obstruction where constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, as Brian said, typically would be the presenting symptoms.”(10:05) (Dr. Fayez) “So we get the CAT Scan, and we see this large circular object literally sitting at the rectum. So, my attending comes in and before we go into the room he’s giving me a prep. He says, ‘Let me ask all the questions.’ So, he walks in and he’s asking the patient questions and it finally comes out that he put an apple up his butt. So, my attending looks at me and gives me this smirk and he turns back to the patient and asks, ‘Was it a green apple or a red apple?’”(10:32) (Dr.Fayez) “Because it was so large, we decided we’re not even gonna mess with it. There are ways that you could actually remove foreign objects. But the issue with removing these foreign objects is you don’t want to perforate anything because then it becomes a big issue.”(13:11) (Dr. Fayez) Resources Mentioned Dr. Brian’s amazing new book on social media, INFLUENCED, featuring his incredible insights and experiences along with many of your favorite influencers. Endorsed by many influencers including Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski - https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com/ DM Dr. Brian your questions and we will respond back with answers - https://v.cameo.com/F5MH0Hglnmb Dr. Brian’s Website Dr. Brian’s TikTok Dr. Brian’s Instagram Dr. Fayez’s Instagram Dr. Fayez’s TikTok Dr. Fayez’s LinkedIn Please remember, Dr. Brian is a doctor, but he is not your doctor. He is here to provide general information, not medical advice, so you should always check with your doctor before relying on any information. Podcast Production & Marketing provided by FullCast Copyright. Advanced Vision Education, LLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes his friend and fellow social media influencer, Dr. Fayez Ajib to the show. Dr. Fayez has some of the most memorable and fascinating stories from his time in emergency medicine and he shares some of those today. What happens when a boyfriend tries to sneak a peek at his girlfriend’s phone? What about another boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a recently purchased blow dart? And how could a 61-year old woman’s lab work come back with a positive pregnancy? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap. Key Takeaways 01:06 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 02:33 – Dr. Brian welcomes his friend, Dr. Fayez Ajib to the show to discuss some indelible and unforgettable stories from his experience in emergency medicine, including a sixty year old pregnant woman 04:28 – A stabbing, a love story, and a collapsed lung 12:23 – Dr. Brian recalls a story about the luckiest penetrating eye injury he’s ever seen 15:50 – A pregnant 61-year old woman??? 22:17 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode and reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “One of the biggest things that we worry about with any sort of penetrating trauma to the thorax - the chest or the back - especially if it’s above the diaphragm, is lung injury. When you get stabbed multiple times, you can actually develop a pneumothorax, which essentially is a collapsed lung.” (08:44) (Dr. Fayez) “There’s so many times in the ER where accidental injuries - and even GSWs (gunshot wounds) - where the bullet literally just barely misses the aorta and lands in the spine but in a way that doesn’t cause any injury to actual the spine itself and these patients escape so luckily.” (15:14) (Dr. Fayez) “I had no idea what was going on. I say, ‘Why is your pregnancy test positive?’ She says, ‘Not only am I sixty-one, but I also haven’t had sex in five years. So, there is absolutely no way that there is any fertilization going on.’” (18:10) (Dr. Fayez) “In medical school, I remember learning that some tumors do produce beta-hcg, which is the marker we use to check for pregnancy. The good thing about this was it was more of a tumor; it wasn’t metastatic. I couldn’t find anything in the liver, or any other parts of the lung, or the brain.” (20:36) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Fayez’s Instagram Dr. Fayez’s TikTok Dr. Fayez’s LinkedIn NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic:Does Alcohol Improve Brain Function by Killing the Slowest Brain Cells: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body & Brain. What is alcohol and what effects can it have on the human body? How does alcohol affect the brain? What is the alcohol content of different types of beverages like beer, wine, and hard liquor? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap. Key Takeaways 01:11 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 02:02 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Does Alcohol Improve Brain Function by Killing the Slowest Brain Cells: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body & Brain 04:02 – What is alcohol and what effects can it have on the human body? 07:52 – How does alcohol affect the brain? 09:21 – Alcohol and depression 09:50 – Alcohol content of beer, wine, and hard liquor 10:34 – Dr. Brian stresses the importance of always doing what is best for you and avoiding the societal pressures to drink 12:01 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “The brain cells are not like Survival of the Fittest when it comes to alcohol. It doesn’t somehow make your brain function better by killing off the weaker cells.” (03:43) (Dr. Brian) “What’s really happening in getting that sensation or that euphoria it’s really causing a dysfunction of brain cells. So, it’s affecting how fast the cells communicate with each other. That’s what gives this phenomena of feeling a buzz or feeling drunk.” (04:12) (Dr. Brian) “I remember when I was in medical school...I remember interviewing the patient and one of the things I asked was, ‘How much do you drink a day?’ And, this guy was drinking a case of beer each day. That’s twenty-four cans of beer a day. That’s really a huge, massive amount of alcohol.” (05:44) (Dr. Brian) “Many studies have shown that, with chronic alcohol abuse, the brain changes can be permanent, often leading to impaired brain function.” (08:17) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: Hair Porosity: Tips & Best Practices for Ensuring Your Hair Maintains Enough Moisture. What is Hair Porosity? What’s the difference between high, medium, and low hair porosity? How can you check if your hair maintains enough moisture? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap. Key Takeaways 01:06 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Hair Porosity: Tips & Best Practices for Ensuring Your Hair Maintains Enough Moisture 02:27 – What is Hair Porosity? 04:57 – The difference between high and low hair porosity 06:12 – Helpful tips for managing low, medium and high hair porosity 09:18 – Dr. Brian provides the Cap/No Cap Recap of today’s episode 10:18 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 12:10 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “So, let’s just first even talk about the anatomy. Let’s do a little autopsy on hair. You pluck out your hair; that poor hair follicle is dead. So, we’re gonna do a little autopsy now - a little hair follicle autopsy.” (02:45) (Dr. Brian) “The whole concept of porosity has to do with how much moisture your hair can absorb and retain. So if it’s low porosity, it means that your hair physically cannot get moisture in it.” (03:08) (Dr. Brian) “You can’t necessarily change your porosity. It’s usually due to genetics. But, I think it’s a good idea to test your hair just to see because there are certain things you can do to manage your hair based on if you have high, medium, or low porosity.” (05:55) (Dr. Brian) “There’s certain things you can do, real quick, for low porosity hair. Apply protein-free conditioners when your hair is already wet. Look for glycerin and honey in products like shampoos or conditioners and apply heat to help absorb the moisture.” (09:33) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The No Cap Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light- hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: 4 Signs You’re Heading for Burnout. What is burnout? What are some of the contributing factors behind burnout? How can you reduce stress and anxiety in order to avoid burnout? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap. Key Takeaways 01:11 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: 4 Signs You’re Heading for Burnout 02:42 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 05:24 – The many signs and stages of burnout 07:34 – Four key ways to prevent burnout 10:17 – Dr. Brian stresses the importance of exercise and its many benefits 11:08 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, promotes his latest book and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “A lot of times you may not even realize that you are perhaps flirting or in the throes of burnout.” (02:02) (Dr. Brian) “What is the definition of burnout? So, burnout is usually what we consider when we’re just so fatigued and don’t want to do anything and we’re just feeling overwhelmed. And we all have times where stress can get to us.” (04:28) (Dr. Brian) “There’s actually different stages of burnout. Recognizing if perhaps you’re in the early part of these stages and the interventions we go through can be very helpful.” (06:11) (Dr. Brian) “Number one is exercise. It can just be anything that you enjoy doing that gives you physical activity. If you like to jog, or swim, or do weight lifting, anything that gets your body moving has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. And coupling that with having a well-rounded diet.” (07:53) (Dr. Brian) “So, just remember those four key things: exercise, eating a well-rounded diet, having good sleep hygiene, and, number four, asking for help.” (09:58) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

Episode Summary Welcome to The No Cap Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light- hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: A Legal Performance Enhancing Stimulant. What is Capsaicin and can it actually help to enhance performance? What are other ways to increase exercise output? Are there any risks from being a chronic user of Capsaicin? Find out in today’s episode! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap. Key Takeaways 01:07 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to read some fun listener reviews and encourages others to subscribe, rate and review the podcast 02:42 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: A Legal Performance Enhancing Stimulant 05:03 – Studies done on Capsaicin and athletic performance 06:52 – How Capsaicin can impact Weight/Resistance Training 08:18 – Why does Capsaicin enhance performance? 09:15 – Other ways to increase exercise output 10:00 – Risks of taking Capsaicin continuously 11:01 – Creatine and exercise 11:31 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 12:13 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “For thirteen cents you can get a natural (legal) performance enhancing stimulant. So, now I guess you’re wondering, ‘How is that even possible?’ Well, let’s just break it down.” (04:05) (Dr. Brian) “Most of the studies used 12 mg [of capsaicin] and they were given about forty-five minutes before the exercise so it gives the body time to absorb it and get it into the system. And, there was one study that used a pretty low dose of just 1.2 mg. So, what were the results? In this one study where they ran 1,500 meters, it actually did reduce the time to get to 1,500 meters. So it actually made the runners faster.” (05:08) (Dr. Brian) “Taking about a 12 mg capsule about forty-five minutes before doing weight training also increased the number of repetitions that they could do at seventy-five percent of their max with a standardized rest interval.” (07:02) (Dr. Brian) “Interestingly enough, there are several mechanisms and I’m going to give you the three top ones. So, the first mechanism is that [Capsaicin] is increasing, very likely, calcium release in the muscles. And so, the more calcium that gets released, the increased contractability and strength you get out of the muscle. Also, it looks like it increases fatty acid oxidation, another source of energy and increases the amount of power out of the muscles. And the third is that it decreases pain.” (08:21) (Dr. Brian) “In fact, Capsaicin or having some spicy peppers, like jalapeño peppers, can boost your exercise performance and also for weight lifting and strength training as well.” (09:45) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast