Ask Doctor Dawn

From Sepsis Survival to Microbiome Recovery: Managing Health Emergencies, Skin Conditions, and Understanding Methylene Blue's Medical Applications


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Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 01-02-2025:

Dr. Dawn provides comprehensive advice to a sepsis survivor about rebuilding her microbiome after extensive antibiotic treatment, emphasizing the importance of fermented foods and probiotics.
  • She discusses long-term recovery strategies and addresses the psychological trauma of surviving a life-threatening infection that reached the patient's eyes.
  • The show explores a caller's concerns about widespread itchy skin, examining various potential causes and treatment approaches while explaining the diagnostic process.
  • Dr. Dawn responds to an email and presents a detailed analysis of methylene blue's diverse medical applications, from its origins as a fabric dye to its current uses in surgery, cancer treatment, and as an antidote for various conditions.
  • She examines a Swedish study revealing increased risk of heart arrhythmias following COVID-19 infection, discussing implications for patient care.
  • The show concludes with a critical analysis of recent recommendations regarding vitamin D and calcium supplementation for older adults, challenging some of the findings.
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