Ask Doctor Dawn

Deep Breathing, Stress Tests, and A2 Milk, plus insights on Heart Health, Alcohol Management in Dementia, and Breaking Scientific News in Fertility


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Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 11-07-2024:

Dr. Dawn opens with a guided deep breathing exercise to help listeners manage stress and maintain emotional balance in challenging times.
  • She helps an emailer understand a stress test result for a 72-year-old patient, explaining ST changes, ischemia, and the importance of follow-up angiography tests for heart health evaluation.
  • The show addresses another email from a listener asking for advice about managing alcohol use in an 85-year-old dementia patient. Dr. Dawn discusses medical detox options and medications like Naltrexone for treatment.
  • Dr. Dawn explores the use of low-dose Naltrexone for chronic pain management, particularly in diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia.
  • She discusses cataract formation risks associated with St. John's Wort and also mentions the adverse interaction between prostate medications and cataract surgery which increases the risk of complications. Make sure your ophthalmologist knows you are on prostate medications
  • The show features an in-depth explanation of A1 versus A2 milk proteins, their digestive impacts, and potential inflammatory effects in the body.
  • Dr. Dawn concludes with groundbreaking research on creating viable oocytes from stem cells in mice, discussing implications for future fertility treatments.
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