Ask Doctor Dawn

KSQD 4-04-2024: This episode delves into a range of health topics, beginning with a unique case where a bone marrow transplant offered new hope for treating schizophrenia. We discuss the complexities of diseases such as sickle cell anemia and their unexpected interactions with other conditions. Our conversation extends to the gut microbiome, highlighting research on its link to various disorders and how diets, particularly the Mediterranean diet, support a healthy microbiome. We address the significance of a new treatment for postpartum depression and caution against premature excitement over health trends. Listener questions add a personal touch, sharing stories of dietary changes and weight loss, alongside inquiries about homemade kombucha. The episode also revisits a discussion on a rare disease diagnosis, adding depth to our ongoing exploration of health and wellness.

KSQD 3-27-2024: Colloidal silver for sinusitis was recommended, but does it work for molds? Advice to improve sleep besides taking drug sleeping aids; Sleep and mood can affect the effectiveness of vaccinations; SIBO and erythromycin are discussed; The US Supreme Court hears the case about the mifepristone abortion pill; Urinary tract infections (UTI) are very common in women. Hormones such as DHEA are beneficial for reducing infections, dryness and increasing libido; Question about mushroom products and help with memory; Animal cloning studies revealed the different influences of female vs. male genes in the metabolism of the placenta

KSQD 3-20-2024: Getting COVID affects the ability to heal from chilblains swelling; Why many doctors are not accepting new Medicare patients; Thigh pain after getting up in the morning should lead one to an Osteopathic doctor; What is the nutritional value of radishes? Are there any health problems with aluminum from soda cans? Plastic lining is the real problem! Silver and copper are good antibacterial agents; Plastic chemicals in food are pervasive, such as Phthalates, a hormone mimic, in most processed foods; Natural replacement recipe for Electrolyte powders to ingest after exercise; Multiple case studies support a link between Alzheimer’s disease and human growth hormone

KSQD 3-06-2024: Through work with the the Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Theresia and Tawn focus on traffic safety issues, including the rise of ebikes in Santa Cruz, CA; Problems arise when riders don’t understand the effect of heavier weight and momentum of ebikes; Cable disk brakes require regular maintenance; the importance of helmets; Do we need training and licenses for ebikes, especially for children? Resources in Santa Cruz are presented; Do ebikes have sound to warn people, especially the blind? The problems of non-docked transport vehicles including scooters; New bike and pedestrian bridges across the freeway in Santa Cruz are explained

KSQD 3-13-2024: Roshun's challenging background as a daughter of immigrants from Afghanistan; Experience translating for her mother with doctors launched her interested in medicine; Figuring out how one learns best is important for success in medical school; Understanding personality types for oneself and colleagues helps for good relationships and what medical subspecialty is most appropriate; The challenges to Family Practice doctors in the United States; Advice for those in middle and high school who might be interested in a career in health care -- the importance of good mentors and other healthy relationships

KSQD 2-28-2024: A new drug for endometriosis pain is long overdue -- endometrial microbiome is discussed; Active release therapy for the psoas tendon; Side effects of long time use of Finasteride for prostate hypertrophy; Keeping off the weight you lose from semaglutide drugs requires exercise and diet; The complex issue of mycotoxins in the environment and your body; Questions about the FRAX score for osteoporosis; How to treat SIBO

The problems with drug prices and Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Cancer and telehealth -- COVID changed everything for doctors getting paid for telehealth; Supplemental enzymes and antioxidants can help control pancreatitis; Evidence that an increase in type 1 diabetes cases was caused by the COVID virus, but not the vaccine and not type 2 diabetes; The doctor who does the ablation procedure for AFIB doesn’t want to consider alternatives? The new drug Evenity (Romosozumab) for high fracture-risk Osteoporosis in women; The role of microbes in the chemistry of tea

Review of monthly infectious disease report by the Santa Cruz County Health Dept.; Syphilis cases are on the rise -- its history is detailed; Is ablation operation for atrial fibrillation a good idea in an 85 yr-old man? Will constipation affect my stool test for parasites?

KSQD 2-07-2024: The epidemic of PTSD in the military results in using psychedelics for treatment; An examination of Neuralink and Blackrock Neurotech brain-computer research progress; The off-label use of Mupirocin for Lichen Sclerosus of the vulva; Training an AI to learn language like a human child ;Post-death human composting is approved in California; Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in the elderly; RvT4 molecule to reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and reduce plaque in atherosclerosis

KUSP 4-25-2009 and KSQD 1-31-2023: Problems of the mind such as depression, memory loss, insomnia, etc are mostly caused by metabolic problems; The problems with Proton Pump Inhibitors; the "myth of diagnosis" is Dr. Hyman's way of framing the fallacies in the drug-centered approach of conventional medicine; The seven core concepts of Functional Medicine; The importance of healthy mitochondria and energy metabolism to the brain and overall health; The problem of gluten; Why molds are a big problem for allergies and toxins that have many bad effects on the brain; Hyman encourages research on the effects of cell phone EM radiation; The importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and other lipids in brain cell structure and its role in autism, ADD, schizophrenia, etc; A thorough definition of Functional Medicine