Boundless Life Why The Way We Care For Babies Is MESSED UP, They LIED About Eggs, When Medicine Gets It Wrong, How We Can Fix It & More With Dr. Marty Makary
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Nov 2, 2024 
Dr. Marty Makary, a renowned surgeon and author, challenges outdated medical practices in this enlightening discussion. He highlights how C-section deliveries impact a baby's microbiome and delves into the rise of peanut allergies linked to flawed dietary recommendations. The conversation exposes the risks of overprescribing antibiotics and the problems with routine newborn care, advocating for delayed cord clamping and skin-to-skin contact. Additionally, Dr. Makary calls for reforms in medical research funding to address overlooked health issues.
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Peanut Allergy Misconception
- The medical establishment incorrectly advised avoiding peanuts for the first three years of life to prevent allergies.
- This led to a rise in peanut allergies, especially in the US and UK, where this advice was prevalent.
Peanut Sensitivity and Early Exposure
- Ben Greenfield's sons showed initial sensitivity to peanuts after contact with his peanut butter-covered hands.
- He then gave them trace amounts daily, and they never developed an allergy.
Antibiotic Overuse and Chronic Disease
- Overuse of antibiotics disrupts the gut microbiome, potentially leading to chronic conditions like obesity, asthma, and learning disabilities.
- A Mayo Clinic study showed increased rates of these conditions in children exposed to antibiotics early in life.
