Brief Summary
In this video, Doctor Mike answers a variety of health-related questions submitted by his audience, ranging from allergies and memory to hygiene and common ailments. He addresses misconceptions, offers practical advice, and shares personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices and caution against unverified health hacks.
- Allergy treatments exist, including immunotherapy.
- Forgetting something, taking time off yields the best boost to productivity and creativity.
- Cooling someone down, put ice pack under the armpit.
- Mucus traps unwanted substances.
- There's no magic supplement thing in the pharmacy that’s going to shorten how long you’ll be sick.
Allergies and Memory
For those with dog allergies, treatments like shots or sublingual tablets can help build tolerance through immunotherapy. When a memory is forgotten, the neural connections weaken, making recall difficult; paradoxically, not forcing recall can sometimes help. The constant stimulation from platforms like TikTok may reduce introspective thought and memory recall by limiting free time.
Fever, Boogers, and Kids' Healing
To cool someone down, apply an ice pack to the armpit where the brachial artery is close to the surface. Boogers are mucus that trap unwanted substances, acting as a protective barrier. Children heal quickly due to high regenerative capacity, circulation, and shorter distances for nutrient transport.
Eggs, Grades, and Mouth Sores
Human eggs are different from chicken eggs and do not have a shell. Perfect grades aren't necessary to become a good doctor. For mouth sores, prevent chemical and physical irritation, but non-healing sores, especially on sun-exposed areas, should be examined for potential cancers.
Foot Falling Asleep and Grammarly
A foot falling asleep results from suppressed nerve firing or cut-off circulation, a warning mechanism to change position. Doctor Mike then promotes Grammarly as a tool to improve writing efficiency and clarity, ensuring data privacy.
Peeing in the Shower
Peeing in the shower has pros like saving time and water, but urine isn't sterile and can cause infections if there's a cut and a UTI. It can also lead to conditioning the bladder to trigger urination with the sound of running water, potentially causing pelvic floor dysfunction.
Barefooting, Armpits, and Colds
Walking barefoot constantly can lead to cuts, scrapes, and infections. Washing armpits is essential to remove deodorant buildup, preventing irritation and ingrown hairs. For colds, staying hydrated, resting, and eating well are key, as there's no magic supplement to shorten the duration.
Cold Girlfriends and Splinters
Feeling cold can be due to low muscle mass, anemia, or thyroid issues. Splinters should be removed to avoid encapsulation or infection like cellulitis.
Quitting YouTube
Doctor Mike recounts a time when he almost quit YouTube after being labeled a failure for turning down sponsorships. He decided to continue to help more people through his medical knowledge on a large scale, proving his initial detractors wrong.
