Dr. Brian's Health Show

Dr. Brian's Health Show

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Dr. Brian's Health Show episodes

  • 088 - Modern Keratoconus Treatments with Jen Hodges

    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!


    If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap⁠

    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)

    Resources Mentioned

    Dr. Brian’s Keratoconus website⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Brian’s Website⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Brian’s TikTok⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Brian’s Instagram⁠⁠


    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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    48 min
  • 087 - TikTok Cap or No Cap Game with Dr. Sasha Haddad, Part 1

    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!


    If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

    Key Takeaways

    01:15 – 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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    ⁠⁠Dr. Brian’s TikTok⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Dr. Brian’s Instagram⁠⁠


    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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    29 min
  • 086 - How Safe is Vaping? Lung specialist David Weill, MD

    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!

    If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

    Key Takeaways
    01:16 – 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

    DM Dr. Brian your questions and he will respond back with answers⁠

    ⁠Dr. Brian’s Website⁠

    ⁠Dr. Brian’s TikTok⁠

    ⁠Dr. Brian’s Instagram⁠


    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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    39 min
  • 085 - Are Car Air Fresheners Toxic? Can You Get a Smaller Nose? with Dr. Brian & The Twin Doctors: Dr. Jermaine Hogstrom and Dr. Jeremy Hogstrom

    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

    Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Merch

    Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Cameo

    Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s TikTok

    DM Dr. Brian your questions and he will respond back with answers

    Dr. Brian’s Website

    Dr. Brian’s TikTok

    Dr. Brian’s Instagram


    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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    45 min
  • 084 - Everything About Social Media with Jordan Matter

    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
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    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
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    40 min
  • 083 - Can Mouthwash Raise Your Blood Pressure?
    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)
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    9 min
  • 082 - Acne Videos - True or False with Dr. Azi Shirazi Part 3
    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
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    18 min
  • 081 - Acne Videos - True or False with Dr. Azi Shirazi Part 2
    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
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    11 min
  • 080 - Acne Videos - True or False with Dr. Azi Shirazi Part 1
    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
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    23 min
  • 079 - Ice for Panic Attacks?
    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
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About Dr. Brian's Health Show

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Dr. Brian's Health Show is inspired by Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler's extremely popular TikTok channel with over 3 million followers. Every week Dr. Brian uses a light-hearted approach and shares health trends popular on the app. Using his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher he confirms or debunks the topic and shares best practices with listeners.