Thank you for your chest compressions advice, I was able to save my best friend's father's life.

@oji8327

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing! I'm glad to be watching Doctor Mike's Videos too!

@privtprofile24

Жыл бұрын

CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS

@jackieboi2512

Жыл бұрын

Same.

@jackieboi2512

Жыл бұрын

Also I hope he is okay.

@sadulasohithshanmukh8045

Жыл бұрын

South Korea accident victims was saved using chest compressions 🤯

For the person who asked about why the cat isn’t using the litter box. It might be because cats are pretty hygienic and typically need 2 litter boxes. Of course not all cats care but if your cat refuses to use it adding a second box and making sure that the boxes are clean could help.

@graealex

Жыл бұрын

Not cleaning out the litter box daily is probably usually the problem for most people.

@noobkinggamer3055

Жыл бұрын

@@graealex Ye that does happen alot yeah

@pookiedookiedoo

Жыл бұрын

also if they keep peeing on stuff even after you fix the litter box it could be a UTI

@D-Rock420

Жыл бұрын

2nd litter box = $25 Vet visit for UTI = $175 .22 LR bullet = .25

@courtneytatefigueroa1172

Жыл бұрын

@@pookiedookiedoo this yes!! Take them to the vet if their behavior becomes weird like that.. my 5 year old cat gets UTI pretty easy so we have to watch what she eats and stick to one food that is good for her bladder like urinary care foods

Dr. Mike looking directly into the camera and saying, "Do you want me to have a one-on-one talk with your kitty?" is possibly the single most ... "hydrating" sentence I think I've heard from him.

@katekine1992

Жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

@_Definitely_Not_A_RobloxFan

Жыл бұрын

thirsty af

@chessiedominguez2033

Жыл бұрын

i came to the comments for this lmao and i am not disappointed

@marlenezoet

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@valhersa29

Жыл бұрын

Oh my God-

I can say that as a female, my physical therapist told me to go buy a new bra, because the straps on the one I had was too thin, and not good for me. Pinching nerves, digging into the skin, etc. It did do a difference 👍

@faridwiser5441

7 ай бұрын

​@@Sai.-.Common sense?You know how hard it is to find a good bra?You don't get to have a say in this.

@alternateaqua

7 ай бұрын

​@@Sai.-."As a man" ok opinion neglected

@jossieb93

7 ай бұрын

I had a similiar experience where it was leaving a mark on my back. My family originally thought it was a mole because it was circular but just like he said once I changed to sport bras it went away.

@faridwiser5441

7 ай бұрын

@@Sai.-. Why did you delete your comment?Also, some bras eventually start getting skinny

@faridwiser5441

7 ай бұрын

@@Sai.-. I live in UAE I was sleeping.

My grandfather was a Dr (he would be 101 this year if he was still around) and he gave me the best life advice "You should ensure you spend money on two things in life....your shoes and your mattress.....you spend almost all of you life either sleeping or on your feet so make sure you can do both comfortably!"

@jonathankipps9061

Жыл бұрын

At least, we should! The human body wasn't designed for sitting. Spending hours a day on our bum is what kills us.

@julietumbarello7481

Жыл бұрын

This is very good tips ty and rip to you grandfather he seems like a great guy and he will always be there for you

@keek6542

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathankipps9061 oh

@gisellez

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathankipps9061 uh me who spends almost all day sitting bc Im in a virtual class since 7th grade now im in 12th. I feel bad for my body now

@Muemueke

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathankipps9061 it actually was designed so we could sit comfortably…

Veterinary Nurse here: If your cat doesn't use the litter box, try one of the following: - Always have 1 litter box more than you have cats - The area where they eat/drink must be as far away as possible from the litter box or they might not use it - Have the litter box in a quiet place If all of the above are fine or your cat only recently started not using it, take them to a vet. If your cat is having a discomfort in any way, the first thing they do is stop using the litter box. :)

@KPD017

Жыл бұрын

Great advice!! Also keep it clean!! Cats like a clean box!! Just like us, we like a clean toilet!

@treekid5626

Жыл бұрын

i just sat my cat in the box and she used it lol

@samconcklin

Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I'm not a vet, but I'm a cat person! I've heard that different cats prefer different litter or different sized boxes. Also keeping it clean is crucial!

@jormalonnberg1578

Жыл бұрын

Cat owner here, and most important use odorless litter, and clean box twise a day from used things, once a week chanse all litter and clean box really good. Most cats dont like smelly box, any ways. Those different smells are only for lazy humans to cower pee or poop smell. Cats have so much better nose than we humans, so trust them when they show it.

@jimflagg4009

Жыл бұрын

Cats like open boxes. Is your box enclosed somehow? Also insecure cats will not use the box. Try playing with your cat to give them security.

Just a small posture tip for those looking at posture correction. I'm a lifelong gamer and I have struggled with posture my whole life. I found for a long time that forcing myself to have correct posture was almost painful in how uncomfortable it was. I started rock climbing and part of my training became working on strengthening my back and shoulders. Particularly doing inclined pull-ups (since I wasn't strong enough when I started to do a pull-up) and hanging scapula pull-ups changed my posture in like two weeks-1 month. For my posture the fix was simply strengthening my back and shoulders slightly. After like a week or two I already didn't have and discomfort forcing myself to have correct posture. Now when I'm gaming I make sure I remind myself every now and then to sit up better, and my posture has drastically improved. Do a bit of strength training a couple times a week, even just 20 minutes twice a week will help!

@RedCanyonWolf

Жыл бұрын

Climbing is such a good workout! Hope you’re still going!

@yayawood8609

11 ай бұрын

When your posture started to get better, did you notice that your muscles used in sexual activity projected more senses?

@Moose92411

11 ай бұрын

Most (good) trainers advocate strongly for doing more pulling work than pushing work in our weekly training, largely for this reason

@misterbulger

10 ай бұрын

I like to balance my back workouts with a chest workout. Hitting the opposing muscle groups balance out the body and are best to help posture.

@reaganharder1480

10 ай бұрын

From what i hear from various youtube doctors, "straight back good posture" is a bit of a myth, and holding the same posture for long periods of time tends to cause discomfort no matter what that posture is. But also yes, strengthening the relevant muscles is one of the best ways to prevent injury

My sister and her boyfriend had an extended stay at the hospital when my baby niece had Leukemia. They stayed for 9 months and she sadly didn't make it, but we brought my niece's nurses some snack boxes as an appreciation for all they did. They became part of my niece's family so it was the least we could do.

@slc1161

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. I did the same thing for the nurses who cared for my mom. Got them fragrance reed diffuser with a personal note. I was a critical care nurse and I’ve kept the notes from my patients and their families.

I just recently got some shape wear due to some insecurities and comments I was getting, and I didn't look much into it, but watching this was like a message sent by the universe. I feel uncomfortable wearing it, and now I know it can affect my health in soooooo many ways. So, I think I'll just continue with my therapy, work on myself, and throw that shape wear away. Thanks for the advice.

@sngray11

Жыл бұрын

One thing that seems really simple and will be awkward at first is writing some positive affirmations and sticking them next to or on my mirror. That way every time I look in the mirror, I read those positive affirmations while looking at myself in the mirror. Over time it has made a big difference and I don’t have as much negative self-talk. Also, anytime I catch myself thinking negative things about myself, I come up with three positive things that I like or love about myself. Changing the way I think about myself and perceive myself has made a big difference overtime. 💗 Also, putting a photo of myself as a child in a place that I look at often is helpful because it is really difficult to not be kind and loving to a child. So it reminds me to be kind and loving to my own inner child. Hopefully that makes sense. We are all lovable and deserving of love, but we have to start with learning to ourselves. I love you and you are beautiful inside and out. I hope that you can get to the point of loving and accepting yourself - flaws and all. Because that is what makes us human and unique individuals. 💞

@acciotardisalohomora6302

Жыл бұрын

I did that with my phone photo album. Kept quotes and pics that were uplifting and it helped with some of the negativity.

@dontlookatmyprofilepicture7618

Жыл бұрын

Thumbnail brought me here

@robynlauren1620

Жыл бұрын

Win

@katherinedobias7499

Жыл бұрын

Shape wear is okay as long as you're moving when wearing it and for a short period like 1 hr or so a day. It's definitely bad to wear when and after eating a meal. I usually wear it in the morning when exercising on an empty stomach then i remove it and relax for the rest of the day.

As someone who has struggled with clothing all my life, I’d LOVE to see a more in depth video. Especially as someone who wore very large, uncomfortable bras and compression binders. I feel like the discussion around these things is still really lacking in the medical community!

@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans

Жыл бұрын

i’d like to know why my boobs hurt any second i’m not wearing a bra, and why i cant find my size at any local store even though it’s common

@stellarae8257

Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans if you have breasts on the larger side, they can feel sore because they’re just heavy weights hanging off your chest. It often causes back pain as well. Breast pain is also associated with menstruation so depending on where you’re at in your cycle, that may affect it too. Mine also hurt sometimes when not wearing a bra. It’s not always that comfortable. And I’m a D cup for comparison. For you not being able to find bras In Your size, you can’t find them bc it’s a common size! That means everyone else is buying them before you get to buy them. Companies also suck at catering to customer demand sometimes. Hope any of that helps a bit!

@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans

Жыл бұрын

@@stellarae8257 thank you and i checked what sizes they had even if the shelf there was empty, and it just didn’t go high enough. the cup sizes ended at D and the band sizes were 40 for everything above C cups. i needed the opposite, bigger cups but a smaller band and they just don’t make those

@christinaandre6286

Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans the best thing to do for the right bra size is to go to a specialty store like Soma, or a high end store like Dillard's or Nordstrom. They will actually measure you for the correct size and those stores always carry specialty sizes. If they don't have it in stock they can order it. I used to be a 32 F before my reduction, so I understand your trouble finding a bra.

@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans

Жыл бұрын

@@christinaandre6286 i’m the same size as you were and i’ll definitely be getting a reduction thank you for the store recommendations as well!

As a nurse, I honestly would say the best thing I ever give by a patient was a heartfelt thank you note. I still have all the ones I've been given❤ its nice to go back when your having a rough patch and be reminded that you did make a difference and someone saw it and cared enough to thank you.

@catharineroberts9415

7 ай бұрын

Oooo that’s a good one! I wouldn’t have thought of that, but that’s a good idea.

A note for people having trouble getting their cats to use the litterbox: Cats have pretty sensitive paws. Try changing the litter to see if they'll be more willing, and make sure the box is easy for them to get into, though if your cat has been declawed, you might not be able to get them to use the litterbox because of pain. If that's the case, line the box with puppy pads.

PLEASE do the clothes video and expand more on hygiene needs. Also, talk about the differences in clothing needs/hygiene needs for different body types (male vs female, do different ethnicities need specifics, overweight people vs normal weight vs underweight, etc). There's a lot there!

@elizabethbrown5289

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@sngray11

Жыл бұрын

I would love to watch a video on this topic as well. I knew about properly cleaning clothes you workout in and not wearing tight fitting clothes for extended periods of time, but I would love to have Dr. Mike make an entire video on this topic, as well as various fabrics, does organic fabrics and natural dyes make difference, etc.

@staciethomas1536

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I'd love a video just on clothes/health/hygiene please!

@wheeliemum6253

Жыл бұрын

Yes also active (ie sweaty ) Wheelchair users. @Doctor Mike I struggle the balance between hygiene, friction sores and warmth for bottom half, bottom of body sweats but legs get overly cold and don't always realise until after a 'run'

The clothes - physical/mental health question is really interesting. I remember reading a study that people who were allowed to wear their own clothes while in hospital instead of hospital gowns (when a hospital gown wasn't important medically, of course) were discharged sooner, reported less stress during their stay, and were less likely to return to hospital soon after being discharged.

@SmeWnulya

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but why do you need study for that? All other countries do allow patients to stay in their clothes, it doesn't make any difference . Even more, if they dresd you up in the hospital clothes at least you ve had some attention from the stuff.

@classicambo9781

Жыл бұрын

Yep, called PJ paralysis. Patients are less likely to mobilise in hospital gowns and who can blame them with most having your rear on display. Rehab wards in particular push for patients to bring in their own clothes but with prolonged stays, washing needs to be considered. Sadly expensive to have washing sent out to be done, especially for elderly patients there after say a hip fracture who will often be on ward until house modifications can be done and without family nearby who can do the washing and bring it back for them.

@nailsofinterest

Жыл бұрын

@@classicambo9781 tip to prevent "backside exposure " ask for 2nd gown and wear it like a robe! They can still have easy access, quickly unsnap it in emergency, don't have to worry about damaging your clothes etc. 😊

Dr.Mike is the most positive doctor on KZread. Keep being great sir

OH MY GOSH thank you so much for talking about the compressions gear pulling the oil off your skin part! I recently wore a fitness bra that i worked out in, fell asleep in, and worked out in again when I woke up. When I finally went to shower, my skin was dark and dried out near the tightest parts of the bra. I was confused and kind of scared and just never wore the bra again. Hearing this finally made everything makes sense and I honestly feel so relieved to kind of understand what happened to my skin during those hours of wearing the bra. Thank you so much Dr. Mike!

I think the relationship that a doctor has with their staff is very important. I went to a dentist once and while he was nice to me he was very rude to his staff. I don’t know if he was having a bad day or if he was like that to them all the time. But I felt so bad for them. I never went back.

@tinntinnamp

Жыл бұрын

Right, that makes sense. if they are being rude to staff, imagine how they'll treat you, their patient over time.

@camevesx

Жыл бұрын

doubles as a reason to not go to the dentist at all

@chrisjfox8715

11 ай бұрын

​@@camevesx settle down

With the "falling asleep listening to something" question, for the last few years I've been listening to a podcast with a 30 minute sleep timer as I'm falling asleep. It's not as bad as like a movie or a TV show because the sound of people talking is usually in the same volume range for long periods of time, and listening to something I'm interested in actually keeps my mind from racing. I do need to keep the volume only slightly loud enough to hear because then I can drown out the noise as I'm falling asleep. Audiobooks work great for me too.

@anniebe4992

Жыл бұрын

I listen to a doctor's soap for falling asleep. The guy in the background has a really calm voice and speaks slowly so I can perfectly fall asleep.

@kellydarby8116

Жыл бұрын

It works for me until it shuts off. The changing of noise to no noise wakes me up. I just play easy listening music or turn the fan on.🤷

@musicbysasha_

Жыл бұрын

this is exactly what i do

@SkvllPlaysVR

Жыл бұрын

Your music is amazing you should make more! :)

@amandastup7884

Жыл бұрын

We need to get you to a place of pure information.

The insight on clothing prompted me to do some more research. I have completely changed my friends and mine wardrobes and reduced one of my friends eczema flair ups dramatically. I love your vids! Tysm

You’re teaching me a lot in this video, possibly the most I’ve ever learned from one of your videos. This one is awesome, Doctor Mike.

For the nipple chafing, clothing made with material that minimizes friction and “wicks” sweat away will help, so women don’t usually have an issue because they’re already wearing sports bras, or bras in general so the nipples aren’t rubbing against the clothing much. So avoid wearing loose shirts that rub during running or other activity, like cotton tees that get damp and heavy with sweat.

@panchomarin

Жыл бұрын

I think hairless people have more direct friction. As someone with with a lightly hairy chest, I've never even been close to nipple chafing

@thomasfoster1027

Жыл бұрын

Back when I ran track, I had problems with nipple chafing when I wore my softer cotton T-shirts. As soon as I switched to a polyester-like material that wasn’t as sweat absorbent, I instantly was rid of the problem. This advice is for sure legit.

@portlandshomlessproblem1728

Жыл бұрын

I have no problems with nipple chafing normally but, at my old job I was required to wear an apron and it caused nipple chafing when it was cold out

@EvilSp0rk

Жыл бұрын

@@portlandshomlessproblem1728 Instead of bandaids, they make silicone nipple covers for women who wear bra-less dresses or need to hide nipple rings. With LGBQIA+ rights expanding, and tattoos/piercings more common, I'd imagine they have more options today.

@dickdeoreo

Жыл бұрын

Pokey nipples

Once upon a time when I worked in healthcare, we had a patient that was about 90 years old and always wore socks. One day I was in her room, checking on some equipment and her shoes were off and so were her socks. I saw her feet and they literally looked like pointed high heel shoes in their natural state. It was so disturbing. I don’t know how she did it to her body all those years and I can only imagine how much pain she’s in now if she’s still alive.

As a person who is studying fashion design, I love this video and appreciate you, Doc. I used to do 70.3s and knew men who did wear surgical tape for the nipples. I would imagine it relates to how the fabric reacts and drapes with sweat, as well as gait change and evolving exhaustion. I can tell you the thigh rub chaffing is real. 😥 I am eagerly awaiting your clothing video. 👖🧤🧦🩳👟

For those that want to know about the cat issue, we had that problem with one of our cats at one time. We ended up taking her to the vet and they said she was probably associating the litter box with pain because she had a UTI.

@minkyninjaj

Жыл бұрын

Super common! I wish Dr Mike had suggested that they speak to a veterinarian regarding animal health

I wore shapewear for too long at a wedding last summer (it was a long wedding that started in the afternoon with an after-party that went until after 5AM), and the next day my feet, ankles, and calves were super swollen. I went to the ER because obviously that was terrifying, and I had no idea why it was happening. They explained it was likely edema from my shapewear that was worsened by the extreme heat that day mixed with drinking alcohol. I haven't worn any since because I'm terrified now. It took four days of elevating my feet to get that to go down to normal.

In the clothing video, I'd love to hear more about allergies- I know that some allergies aren't to the fabric itself, but the treatments on the fabric (like formaldehyde). It would be cool to see you collab with someone for it!

I find the information about compression clothing interesting! My housemate has to wear medical grade compression garments for medical reasons. We have a whole routine for when it needs to be washed and cycled because of just how HEAVY they are. (Washers with a specific function just so you can sanitize clothes are AWESOME.)

The ad for butcher box ends at 6:03

Please make a whole video on clothes/health! how about those barefoot/zero drop shoes and how they may (or may not) have an impact on you? what about compression clothing and vein health? any pollutants in clothes or detergents that might not be the best for us to be exposed to over time? would also love to hear more about lifestyle things like super supportive chairs versus sitting on the floor, stuff like standing desks, or supportive versus softer mattresses, etc.

My aunt works in a hospital back in MI and according to the folks there doughnuts are a no go. They get boxes of doughnuts and sweets as gifts pretty regularly from well meaning folks and I guess it's to the point where so many nurses are practically begging for fruit or veggie trays

I found you in August just before contracting Covid. You were my only company during the quarantine. In September, I thought I was recuperating from covid with just a cough and that awful fatigue, still watching you every day, when on the 27th I fell when my legs and arms began to shake uncontrollably and got dizzy. This has continued to this day. I believe I have long covid but it's difficult to find a doctor who will admit it. Doctor Mike, I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for you being there during this terrible time in my life. I'm a retired cert. medical assistant and love your videos. I trained dogs for 25 years so I love Bear and Roxie. Thank you Dr. Mike for making an old lady happy but not healthy, yet. Godspeed.

@LeviAckerman-ky8cp

Жыл бұрын

Cat pee stinks

@lindaginn7714

Жыл бұрын

Hope you recover completely soon.

@ILikeWoF

Жыл бұрын

I'm not a doctor but that sounds like you had a seizure you should get that checked out by a doctor

@ilincanaftanaila6591

Жыл бұрын

That happened to me during *one* of the times I had Covid. It's unfortunate how many of us had it more than one time! I started shaking uncontrollably in the middle of the night, after I had just woken up. I then felt extremely dizzy and it was as if I could feel the world, spinning and spinning. I couldn't sleep until about 2 hours later, and I ran straight to watching Dr.Mike when I woke up, of course! One thing I should mention, in case it has any importance, is it hasn't happened to me since. This is most likely due to the fact that my Covid stopped 2 short nights after. Hopefully, they are normal symptoms and aren't caused by any other factor. Hope you can recover soon and wishing you the best luck with these moments, it's unpleasant to not be under control of something!

@annsmith5725

Жыл бұрын

@@ilincanaftanaila6591 Thank you dear, I hope you recover soon. To add insult to injury, on the 12th of this month I had a heart attack. Fortunately it was mild and didn't require any intervention other than medication. And I am happy to say that I have been tremor and dizzy free for 6 days with no chest pain either. I hope it's over.

I like how you answered the, doctor filming for social media, thing bc today I literally had a barber ask me if I was okay with her filming and taking pictures bc she was building her portfolio and I was like sure, I have no problem with that. I think that’s actually really cool

Thank you doctor mike because just being on KZread you have saved lives.

To answer the litterbox question, your first step is to find the right litter. You want a fine litter that is gentle on the paws, and is unscented (. You want the litter deep enough that the cat can burry its poop, and you want to go with unscented. Place your litterbox in an easy acess location that your cat can find. And a sprinkle of top soil can help encourage your cat to use it especially if ya just grabbed a stray cat off the streets.

doctor mike makes everything so comfortable to talk about. i feel like if it was anyone else talking about these subjects it would be weird. he just makes everything at ease yk? that’s what makes him such a great doctor

@JavaJane87

Жыл бұрын

Yes! He looks at everything from a professional point of view, not Judgy McJudge-face view. I love it

Dr. Mike, listening to you helps me sleep! Your voice is soothing and your videos are interesting and that relaxes me ❤

I've been dealing with pain from a lot of different issues, most recently my doctors have discovered bone loss in my hips & knees due to necrotic blood vessels. If I'm actively in pain, compression gear can help with my circulation and lessen the pain. Otherwise I've been wearing Japanese inspired clothing as I've found the loose fit and style to hang more comfortably on my body. Hopefully after my surgeries I will experience less everyday pain. Right now it kind of takes up most of my day, alleviating the pain of everyday life.

Thank you Mike for always giving us medical information while also remaining incredibly entertaining doing so.

@khalilahd.

Жыл бұрын

Lol love him ❤

‘can you wear unhealthy clothes?’ Me with my leggings that I’ve worn for 5 days while having covid: ‘I don’t know. You tell me?’

Love your videos! thanks for your advice

Hey Dr Mike, Enjoying your channel and keep up the good work! What's your thoughts on Sliver Socks?

You should totally make that clothes video! I’m definitely intrigued 😊 I would love to see you talk in depth about chronic conditions that may be difficult to diagnose like chronic fatigue syndrome.

@joylox

9 ай бұрын

I have a chronic condition that includes fatigue, that is improved by wearing compression socks. I'd love to see a video more about compression clothes and how to care for them.

11:00 that kinda explains sitting in a moving vehicle can be relaxing but sitting in traffic can be really irritating

@pedramtajeddini5100

7 ай бұрын

that's why i don't wanna buy a rolls royce

Hey Dr Mike! I would also suggest taking a look at studies around fabrics that affect fertility in both male and female dogs on pubmed. Very interesting stuff!

Dr. Mike always answers from the stupidest question to the most needed question and that's what I like about him that he never ignores us or never mock at those silly questions

I did a extended stay as a teen. There was a school in the children's ward I was in and they were crying out for playing cards. So after my stay, I sent them tonnes of playing cards

@TheGrossDemon

Жыл бұрын

How nice if you! I feel like unless you've been there you never consider how much those places are lacking in actual mental stimulation and quality of life things

@JustInDisney

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGrossDemonIve been at Nemours children’s hospital, and the amount of Lego and toys for the kids to play with is absurd, it’s like a kid’s heaven in that room with the Lego and toys! I agree that normal hospitals don’t really do that, but Nemours is great with helping the kid/teens mental health stay great! :)

Would love to see a more in-depth video on women's clothing + footwear, as finding comfortable yet stylish footwear is something I've struggled with all my life!

@jesslikescoffee24

Жыл бұрын

Look into barefoot shoes. And I’m not talking the freaky ones with individual toes lol

@Jessica_Jones

10 ай бұрын

Yeah we still have a ways to go making the shoes look attractive, but barefoot shoes do work! Also regarding women's clothing, I highly recommend 100% linen or cotton garments. They are much more comfortable to wear than synthetic fabric because they regulate body temperature -- I've been blown away that I can even layer clothes on hot days simply because they are natural fiber :)

@t.h.nguyen5193

7 ай бұрын

@@Jessica_JonesMost women are fashion of victims. They favor look over comfort and quality. If all teenagers and women favor health, the fashion industry will collapse.

I definitely agree about what type of clothes and shoes you wear is very important. It’s funny you mentioned about haglunds deformity. I got diagnosed with that not too long ago I’ve been having some foot pain in my left heel it’s been getting worse as I am on my feet all day long. I also have a bursitis as well from it. My doc said he rather me go do physical therapy and wear a stationary boot first before surgery is even an option to see if any of those remedies will help. I really hope it does. This foot pain sucks. I’ve changed my shoes since then and now when I work on my feet all day I wear rocker style shoes. They’ve really improved my foot pain alone most days. So fingers crossed I’ll get some relief with the other methods I don’t wanna do surgery if I can help it. Always love your advice Doc Mike! 👍🏻🙂

13:38-My grandmother used to get mineral hand lotion as a thanks for her doctors and their staff,since doctors and nurses and med staff wash their hands a LOT, and apparently that can make the skin very dry (check, Dr. Mike?). She said they really appreciated it

1:57 I've heard that the body regeneration process is like a blind repairman. When you break the window, he will come, feel it and then change the glass pane. On the other hand, if you somehow break the whole frame from the wall, he will come, feel it and then patch the hole with bricks. He didn't know that there was a window, he only felt the wall.

My partner has the same issue with nipples and running. He figured out that cotton or good quality technical fabric and soft microfiber aren't as irritating as the clothing one gets for free at sport events (e.g. races, marathons...). Since he stopped using the cheap t-shirts, he doesn't get sore nipples anymore.

@michael4gaming879

Жыл бұрын

Lol there was one cheap swimming shirt- I know what you mean

@fathermcfeely7008

8 ай бұрын

Is your partner Andy Bernard?

@godrickstockwell1505

3 ай бұрын

I've heard of folks who do marathons locally recommending painter's or electrical tape

Such an interesting interview. It has so many aspects which are like interesting loved it

For the nipple chafing; vaseline or any other thick petroleum-type gel/product on the area helps massively

A lot of IBD, IBS, UC, Crohn’s articles recommend avoiding tight waistbands. In general, paying attention to worsening symptoms and what you are wearing can be good for anything from stomach pains to rashes. Good luck everyone! 💕

I got a cast cut off and during the procedure I got 3 long but not deep cuts. The procedure was pretty intimidating by itself even though I knew the saw won’t cut me cuz it vibrates, also they didn’t allow my parents to be in the room. When the person was cutting the cast I distinctly remember telling the doctor that it felt like it was burning and it was painful, but he said that the saw couldn’t cut the skin. After the removal I was very upset and I thought that the people were not even apologetic, they were even telling me the cuts were from before. FYI I’m 15 was I entitled to make a ruckus about a small but long cut. This has been on my mind for like 2 months now

@chubbydinosaur9148

Жыл бұрын

Shid happens but WHY didn't they want your parents in the room?? 👀 That's dodgy af at best.

@Shade01982

Жыл бұрын

As a patient, you should always be entitled to voice your opinion, especially if it's to vocalize your discomfort. It's their job to properly take care of you.

@corvidsRcool

Жыл бұрын

There's never an excuse for a minor child to NOT have a parent with them unless it's surgery or something that would deliver a dangerous amount of radiation (ex: when I was pregnant I couldn't go with my toddler to get an x-ray, but her dad did). Medical professionals should always take a patient's concerns seriously, no matter their age. I'm sorry that happened to you.

@aliyah2336

Жыл бұрын

Honestly you should complain. Tell your parents to keep complaining until they actually do something about it

@alcides008

Жыл бұрын

Why tf they didnt allow the parents at the first place and secondly SUE THEM FR

The best gift for a medical professional costs nothing. Say thank you. You can also write a short note or chat with a supervisor or administrator expressing gratitude. That is very effective and meaningful as they usually only get blasted with complaints. And if, during the course of your treatment, your anger or frustration makes you lash out, apologize. With my condition I had a few times where I got mad, but always apologized afterwards. (Even when the problem was a serious health or safety issue.)

Dr. Mike can you do a video on compression socks and stockings for people who are in the medical field, or those who stand or have conditions that require it??

Always have a vet check to rule out a medical issue. Then if cleared use Cat Attract in the litter, make certain to keep box clean, have an extra box somewhere that is kind of private, make certain to use a clumping & low/no dust litter like Dr Elsie's because if kitty is sensitive the dust may bother him/her.

Thanks for another great video! Tip for the cat problem = Put strips of paper in the litter box along with the litter (at first put a lot to mask the litter more) and gradually decrease as the cat becomes more accustomed to using the box. Some cats that start out more feral get used to toileting in soft grass or dirt and the paper strips soften up the feel on their paws and help them get used to the change. Hope that helps! 😸

For the gloves while lifting: As a personal trainer I recommend them for most people since it can help prevent a injury from dropping a weight due to sweat on your palms, etc. It's just safer. I know a lot of guys don't like the idea of them because they think it makes them look tougher not wearing them but they really are a safety measure, and the same goes for safety rails on your power rack - why not prevent dropping a bar on your chest?

@gracekenyon5316

9 ай бұрын

Also as a personal trainer, I would recommend chalk or lifting straps over gloves, as gloves are going to minimise the grip sensation you can get on the actual weights you're lifting. This decreases your mind muscle connection & can take away from the effectiveness of the exercise and the activation through stabiliser muscles. It can also weaken your grip strength over time as you end up relying on the gloves and not needing to actually create your own grip strength.

Regarding the shoes for lifting... when you are deadlifting and squatting you should wear flat solesd shoes like Chucks or Old Skool Vans. If you have ankle mobility issues you can wear the wedge heeled shoes "squat shoes" A lot of people prefer zero drop shoes for deadlifts. You just shouldn't wear the squishy athletic shoes for either lift because it is uneven and you will find yourself more on your toes when you want to be on your heels You can also roll your ankles because the shoes are too squishy.

SO many interesting questions this time! I love how you tackled the 'social media doctor' questions. A dedicated video on the impact of clothing would actually be appreciated, Dr. Mike

Vet Tech here for the user who asked about the cat! A couple things could be going on as to why your cat may not be using the litter box. This can be anything from stress, the type of litter, the location, type of litter box, medical problems, etc. Stress- some cats when they get stressed can stop using the litter box and go other places. This can happen because another cat is guarding the litter box, something seems different about it (even if you think there’s nothing different), or other changes to the environment. Feliway is an over the counter plug in spray that doesn’t smell to us humans that you can try to minimize stress. Location- if your cat is peeing in a certain spot try moving the litterbox there. Cats are not like dogs. We have to bend to them unfortunately and if that’s where the cat wants to pee then that’s where it will. There are some deterrents that are sold in stores that might help with this but if you can just move the litterbox there then it’s an easy fix. There are some expensive litter box hides out there you can get to make it fit into the room. Litter box- some cats like lids on the litter boxes some don’t, some like bigger ones, some like smaller, some like clay litter some like paper, some like going through the door others won’t. Everything about the litter box can change the way your cat reacts to it. Trail and error is unfortunately the only way to try to solve this. Also cleaning out the litterbox 1, 2, possibly 3 times a day may be what your cat requires. Every cat is different and require different cleaning. Also for every cat you have have one more litter box (so 1 cat has 2 litterboxes, 2 cats have 3, etc) Medical- if your cat is male and not fixed then your in for a world of spraying and territorial marking (females do this too but I’ve found that humans find males more annoying since they smell worse and they vertical pee). Getting your pet fixed will help with this and prevent other unwanted behaviors, cancers and newborn kittens. Urinary Tract Infections are VERY common in cats and can cause cats to pee everywhere. They can be caused by stress, being overweight and just bad luck. Seeing a vet to get antibiotics and possibly send out a urine culture would be the best steps. If all else fails see your vet anyways! They are happy to help even if it’s just to talk about different options for your pet. We have lots of tricks up our sleeve and only your vet will be able to tell you exactly what’s going on. We rule out all medical possibilities before landing on behavior. Behavior is harder to fix, but with time and patience it can be done. 👍

@justanothercomment

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the wonderful info! :D

I'm so glad that doc spoke about the fact that wearing high heels can cause Achilles tendinitis. I was diagnosed with tendinitis a few years ago (when I was about 13/14 years old) and now I know to avoid wearing high heels 😊

You learn something new every day

Respect to nurses, honestly, but as a laboratory worker, I wish the rest of us hospital professionals got more appreciation - like, shout out to phlebotomists! People don't realize how hard blood draws can be because phlebotomists make it look so easy!

To the litter box person. -Your cat may be sick -you aren’t cleaning your litter boxes daily -You don’t have more then one litter box -your cat may feel insecure or scared in your environment. they need cat towers, scratchers, beds, toys, good food, and lots of love❤️ There are lots of reasons your cat won’t use the litter box. If they are showing other signs of a behavior change other then not using their box, you should take them into see their veterinary! Hope this help!😊

I love falling asleep to a very familiar, softly read audiobook. Good to know there's no issue with this!

For the one about their cat not using the litter box. It could be because of the type of litter, the perfume of the litter, and texture can be the problem. The box that you are using can be an issue along with where the box is located. If it's not the litter or box, there could be a medical issue or environment issue. Whenever my cats are stressed or sad, they will refuse to use their box. Every cat is different, so finding the best box setup can be tricky in the beginning

As office staff at a clinic I will answer that last question about what to gift your care team. Usually something like cookies, donuts, etc. are very appreciated. Mike has eluded to it before that there always seems to be junk food around clinics and it's totally true. Doctors love to be thought of and get little treats. Just be mindful of allergies, for example one of my providers is allergic to tree nuts.

@MrCommentingCapybara

Жыл бұрын

As someone that knows a ER assistant manager I’m not one but I do know that they like cookies donuts and sandwiches

@amethyst1062

4 күн бұрын

What about fruit and veg platters? Dried fruit packets?

For the cat, first get them to a vet. Not using the litter box can be sign of serious health issues. After health issues are ruled out there are attractants you can buy to add to your litter box. Also the general rule of thumb for litter boxes for cats is there should be one litter box per cat plus one extra. You also need to clean areas they are using with special cleaners designed to clean cat urine. Natures Miracle makes a really good one. With normal cleaners enough scent is still left behind and so they'll keep going there out of habit, which is why you need specific cleaners.

@sunshine3914

Жыл бұрын

That… or could be because the litter box needs cleaning. &/or cat has been declawed & the litter is causing pain to it’s sensitive claws (what’s left of them).

@enriquesol

Жыл бұрын

Or box is too close too food

@Nanioh1

Жыл бұрын

bot

@artchic528

Жыл бұрын

If it’s an intact male you might want to schedule him for a neuter as they have a biological urge to mark their territory that is removed with neutering.

@oSamiSrzo

Жыл бұрын

@@Nanioh1 no?

I used to sleep next to a radio as a kid. Central European AM channels were my "white noise" helping me sleep.

I (female, 21) have a question about low blood pressure. A couple years ago when I had my wisdom teeth removed, the nurse took my blood pressure and then just asked if I get dizzy really easily, head rush from standing up even if it isn't fast, winded going up and down stairs, and/or crave salt. All of which were at that time very true, and still are. I just kind of stared blankly at her and thought "wow you can tell that much about me just from taking my blood pressure?!" and then she told asked if I knew why that was, I did not, and she proceeds to tell me that I had dangerously low blood pressure and that's why I had all these symptoms that I just thought were normal! I asked what I could do about it and all she said to stay hydrated. But as it has been five plus years since then, and even though i track my water intake, I still struggle with low blood pressure, and have even passed out a few times because of it. No doctor has ever addressed it when I ask, usually brushing me off as a white female with an iron deficiency, and tell me to take an iron supplement. I take iron supplements every single day. Please! What is there that can be done about low blood pressure?

@kah.9793

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Same problem here since my teenage years! I understand that feeling so well!

@Koooo4

Жыл бұрын

See another doctor, make sure you tell them it's a serious issue that has lead to passing out, and dont let them brush you off. If possible bring a person with you who can back you up. What can be done depends on what is causing it. Dont give up, you deserve to get proper treatment.

@KayLoo202

Жыл бұрын

I also have famously low blood pressure and was also told to do all of those things, drink more caffeinated tea and wear compression stockings. My only actual piece of advice is to see an endocrinologist to see if your thyroid/adrenal glands are working fine.

@Maggie.The.Unicorn

Жыл бұрын

My only suggestion to get a doctor to start believing you is to regularly track your blood pressure and make a log - via cuffs at a pharmacy, an at-home device, at your doctors, etc. If you have a record of consistently low blood pressure it will give them more to work with too. I kind of doubt you've been chronically dehydrated all these years, but hydration is about water and electrolytes, so maybe? Or maybe you have a heart condition. Either way, you've been dealing with long-term symptoms that are affecting your quality of life, things can be tested for, and I am so sorry doctors aren't listening. I know what that's like. All I can say from personal experience is be the squeaky wheel and have lots of evidence, it is harder for them to ignore a paper trail.

@abbypeterson274

Жыл бұрын

Look into neuro cardiogenic syncope. It's a form of dysautonomia. With a similar symptom set.

For the cat person: try a different litter (this helped me, I got wood, she wanted clay), move the litter box to a quiet place (or if there is a specific spot where your cat goes, move it there), get a second litter box, remove the hood if it has one. For Mike: cats don't need to be taught to go to the litter box, it's in their nature to want to bury it. My cat had no parents to learn from at 4 weeks old, just me, and I she knew right away what to do.

Dr.mike as someone who lives with a russian/ukranian person i can say borscht and pelmeni are much appreciated in this house. So so good. We have to travel so far from where we are to get good pelmeni though because none of us can be bothered to make our own. Its truely a treat.

Love this video! Gotta point out the comment on Converses as lifting shoes... Squat University has some great content regarding the importance of proper footwear for lifting, i.e. shoes that allow the toes to spread out for better stability & foot health. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!

I love that you answer our questions so genuinely even if they sound simple to you (which I’m sure they do sometimes) plus you’re so funny. Hope you’re well! ❤

On the topic of shoes, my dr told me that if you can bend your shoes in half they are bad for you. I've followed that advice while purchasing shoes and it's actually helped quite a bit. I'm sure there are moments that flexible shoes are needed like, say, running, but running shoes aren't meant for constant wear.

@KURENANI

Жыл бұрын

Mine told me the oppisite,maybe that isnt true?

im Greek but we have the same taste for Russian food. both of your choises are gift to humankind. Thats why i subscribe to you. you rock, doc!

i use corsets now and again but i have to be SO CAREFUL WITH THEM cause i used to tie them reeaallyyy tightly and it genuinely caused me problems, its also one of the reasons i dont wear a binder.

" if you're my patient don't get me anything just stay happy and healthy " man i love this man's heart. i remember he said once he didn't like receiving gifts but he prefers offering gifts to his loved ones, what a man. But guess what doctor mike when we love someone we like to offer them gifts, so please accept gifts from your loved ones it will make them happy.

Fun thing about the cool side of our pillow: the body temperature going from a lower temperature to a higher makes us more alert, while going from a higher temperature to a lower makes us relax. This is why you get a little sleepy after a hot shower, and also why going from the warmth underneath your blanket and then cooling down your face or sticking a leg out there feels calming ☺️

@Monkey-sc6be

Жыл бұрын

u said that going from cold to hot is alerting but then u say a hot shower makes us sleepy? and personally i dont think taking a freezing shower is relaxing

@julienguyen4314

Жыл бұрын

@@Monkey-sc6be they’re talking about how your body cools down after taking a hot shower and that transition from warm to cool makes us sleepy.

@RinRiot1980

Жыл бұрын

I kept ice water on hand when I was in nursing school and had a baby at home. The cold water shocks you into being more alert when you’re falling asleep in class.😂

I'm such a big fan I love your videos keep doing what you do!!

On the the sleeping question that one is so relatable when I sleep on the hot side of the bed it’s harder for me to sleep but when I sleep on the colder side I sleep so much better

For running, it's definitely a thing. 20 miles a week isn't much per session, it's more so when you're doing longer runs (happened to me when I was running 10 miles for half marathon training). Vaseline works wonders. It's basically caused by the salt from your sweat being abrasive.

“Do you want me to have a one on one talk with your kitty?”--- very cheeky Dr.Mike

1:13 Haydn was actually sick and tired of people falling asleep listening to his music so he composed the surprise symphony

BANGER THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH for this vid Dr. Mike LOOOOVVVVEEE your vids

Hi there doctor Mike, i'm a medical student and watching your videos really makes me love medicine more. Thanks for entertaining alongside teaching us, you are truly an inspiration and a role model for us! Loves from Turkey

As a nurse, “pizza party” was my immediate joke response with the way our hospitals have done during these last few years, however I love cards/happy notes. I agree that we don’t need anything from patients, but I do like happy updates that you’re doing okay. ❤️

Just wanted to suggest for those who have trouble falling asleep to try downloading ebooks and having a TTS/screen reader read them out as those are a bit more monotonous than performed audiobooks and a lot moreso than tv or movies - I use an app called AI Reader that I love - my anxiety disorder often manifests the ADHD-like inability to shut off the brain and bouncing from topic to topic so I need to be able to focus on something engaging which is why I use books over white noise or ambient sound apps. I have found this works best with books I'm already familiar with so I'm not drawn to keep paying attention to them and end up not sleeping so I keep a collection of old favorites just for sleeping to.

Seeing Bear walk behind you at 9:20 gave me the biggest boost of serotonin today

@gorillaz2d103

Жыл бұрын

i didnt even notice bear-

I don't wear heels, but I found out how important it is to get the right fit. I wore a half-size too big for years, which led to calluses on the backs of my heels and also caused a lot of tripping because my feet were coming out of my shoes when I walked. There is very little discussion about wearing shoes that are too big compared to wearing those that are too small.

Run Guard all the way for the nips during running! Nip Guards work well too and stick really well - but they aren't cheap and they're shaped like little stop signs under your shirt. I use Run Guard every run.

I started listening to podcasts while falling asleep when I was in the deepest darkness of a depression episode...And now thats what I seem to need to fall asleep at night.

It’ll actually (usually) be a lab technologist or technician “yelling” at you for doing a blood draw wrong. But we won’t yell, we’ll tell you what to do to fix it in the act or for the next draw. We’ll yell at you for calling every non-doctor employee in a hospital a nurse, though! ❤️

I love how Dr Mike uploads right when I am binging His videos . I have recently started watching your videos and absolutely love the positivity on your channel. You always inspire me. Thank you for the reliable medical information.

Loved this. When Dr Mike responds to comments, the information is always so comprehensive and digestible. Thank you, Dr. Mike

4:30, TOTALLY AGREE!! a few of my favs too, and idk the name in English but its like beef (sometimes mixes with a small amount of rice or unions) wrapped in grape leafs? and they also wrap it in cabbage?? in Russian its: голубцы

back exercises & strengthening help a lot with posture & back pain. also STRETCHINGGG!! I have been stretching 1-2 times a day (morning & right before bed) for a couple weeks, and it helps tremendously with waking up feeling loose still!! always stretch before & after workouts too. just a 5 minute stretch is all you need. for my back, I lay flat on my belly, & do the superman pose while stretching my arms forward & back in, engaging the back to lift up your chest. it blew my mind how suddenly all my body pain was diminishing or completely disappearing. stretching is also good for posture & toning :)