Functional Medicine with Dr. Robins

Dr. Howard Robins
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Podiatrist & Bio-Oxidative Therapy expert in Midtown NYC, Dr. Robins specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions using advanced ozone therapy. He pioneered the Robins Method of Direct IV Ozone Therapy, making it the safest and most effective technique. Since 1977, he has studied alternative medicine and is a world leader in ozone therapy. He’s performed over 45,000 MAH and 330,000 RMDIV treatments, and trains doctors worldwide in cutting-edge therapies, including Hyperbaric High Dose Ozone (“Ten Pass”) with over 500 treatments performed.

  1. 17h ago

    🧠 PTSD & the Gut-Brain Connection | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    PTSD and the gut-brain connection: Dr. Howard Robins discusses how trauma, stress, digestive symptoms, and emotional well-being can intersect. Explore his clinical perspective on gut health alongside the importance of psychological, social, and spiritual support. In this episode, Dr. Robins discusses PTSD beyond military service, the stress response, digestive concerns, probiotics, and his approach to ozone therapy. He emphasizes patience and a broader “circle of care.” This episode presents the speaker’s views for education, not personalized medical advice. Ozone therapy and probiotics are not established substitutes for evidence-based PTSD treatment. Consult a qualified mental health professional and your clinician before changing treatment or supplements. You’ll learn about: * PTSD symptoms and traumatic experiences * Stress and the gut-brain connection * Digestive symptoms discussed in the episode * Dr. Robins’ perspective on ozone therapy and probiotics * Psychological and social support within a circle of care 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

  2. 6d ago

    🦋 Thyroid Health: Hypo vs. Hyper & Gut Connection | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Thyroid health, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism are the focus of this episode with Dr. Howard Robins. He compares underactive and overactive thyroid symptoms and shares his clinical perspectives on thyroid medication, nutrition, direct IV ozone, and the gut–thyroid connection. Dr. Robins emphasizes professional diagnosis and discusses how gut health and nutrient absorption relate to thyroid care. This educational conversation includes his personal clinical opinions; ozone therapy is not an established thyroid treatment. Consult your clinician before changing thyroid medication or taking iodine or other supplements. Excess iodine can worsen thyroid disease. You’ll learn about: * How underactive and overactive thyroid symptoms differ * Why professional diagnosis and thyroid testing matter * Dr. Robins’ perspectives on medication and direct IV ozone * Nutrition, B12, and iodine discussed in the episode * The gut–thyroid connection and Doctor’s Biome 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

    🦋 Thyroid Health: Hypo vs. Hyper & Gut Connection | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  3. Sep 25

    🧠 Stroke & TIA: Warning Signs, Recovery & Prevention | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Stroke and TIA warning signs, recovery, and prevention are the focus of this episode with Dr. Howard Robins. He explains why suspected stroke symptoms require emergency care, then shares his clinical perspective on rehabilitation, direct IV ozone, hyperbaric oxygen, gut health, supplements, and vascular risk factors. This conversation is for education, not emergency treatment or a substitute for a stroke specialist's care. If stroke-like symptoms appear, call 911 immediately—even if they go away. Some approaches discussed here are Dr. Robins' perspectives and are not established stroke treatments; do not delay or replace recommended medical care. You’ll learn about: * How Dr. Robins distinguishes stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) * Why he recommends rehabilitation alongside other care after a stroke * His perspectives on direct IV ozone and hyperbaric oxygen therapy * The gut–brain connection and the episode's Doctor’s Biome discussion * Supplements, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, exercise, and diet 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

    🧠 Stroke & TIA: Warning Signs, Recovery & Prevention | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  4. Sep 14

    🦠 DRC Ebola Outbreak & Dr. Robins’ Ozone Proposal | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a serious public-health emergency. Dr. Howard Robins reviews the outbreak and shares his perspective on the response and his proposed ozone-therapy mission.In this episode, Dr. Robins discusses transmission risks and symptoms, his earlier work in Sierra Leone with Dr. Robert Rowan, efforts to secure a DRC invitation and donated medical supplies, and concerns about international spread. Claims about ozone therapy reflect Dr. Robins’ clinical perspective; viewers should follow official public-health guidance and seek qualified medical care.You’ll learn about:• Why the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak concerns Dr. Robins• How Ebola can spread through contact with infected body fluids• Symptoms and complications discussed in the episode• Dr. Robins and Dr. Rowan’s proposed medical-aid mission• The supplies and ozone generators offered for donationWHO outbreak update: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON617CHAPTERS00:00 – The Ebola outbreak in the DRC01:15 – Outbreak figures and international concern02:04 – Dr. Robins’ prior Sierra Leone work03:51 – The Bundibugyo virus strain05:19 – Community transmission and response challenges07:03 – Dr. Robins and Dr. Rowan’s proposed mission08:05 – Donated supplies and ozone generators09:51 – Transmission through body fluids10:09 – How Dr. Robins describes Ebola’s effects11:11 – Symptoms and severe complications12:20 – Appeal for help reaching DRC officials13:48 – Travel concerns and closing message15:02 – Contact inf

    🦠 DRC Ebola Outbreak & Dr. Robins’ Ozone Proposal | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  5. Sep 9

    🌸 Endometriosis vs. Endometritis Explained | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Endometriosis and endometritis are different conditions that can cause pelvic pain and other symptoms. Dr. Howard Robins explains the differences and shares his clinical perspective on treatment options. In this episode, Dr. Robins discusses symptoms, possible contributing factors, adenomyosis, gut and immune health, nutrition, supplements, and the ozone-therapy approaches he uses in his practice. This discussion is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. You’ll learn about: How endometriosis differs from endometritisSymptoms and fertility concerns discussed in the episodeHow adenomyosis differs from both conditionsDr. Robins’ clinical approach to ozone therapyGut health, nutrition, and supplement considerations👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

    🌸 Endometriosis vs. Endometritis Explained | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  6. Aug 31

    💪 Fibromyalgia: Root Causes & Treatment Options | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Fibromyalgia can involve widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, brain fog, and other symptoms. Dr. Howard Robins explains why he views fibromyalgia as a symptom of underlying illness rather than a stand-alone condition. In this episode, Dr. Robins shares his clinical perspective on possible contributing conditions, the gut–brain connection, nutrition, hydration, stress, and intravenous ozone therapy. This discussion is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. You’ll learn about: * Common fibromyalgia symptoms and triggers * Conditions Dr. Robins associates with widespread pain * The gut–brain connection and microbiome support * Nutrients and lifestyle factors discussed in the episode * Dr. Robins’ clinical approach to intravenous ozone therapy 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

    💪 Fibromyalgia: Root Causes & Treatment Options | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  7. Aug 12

    🩸 EBOO Therapy: The Truth About Benefits & Myths | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    EBOO therapy is often described as a blood-filtering treatment—but Dr. Howard Robins explains why he believes that description is misleading. In this episode, Dr. Robins discusses how extracorporeal blood ozonation and oxygenation works, its history, potential benefits, limitations, costs, and common misconceptions. He also compares EBOO with major autohemotherapy, 10-pass ozone, direct IV ozone, and ultraviolet blood irradiation from his clinical perspective. This episode presents Dr. Robins’ opinions and clinical experience for educational purposes. It does not replace individualized diagnosis or medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. You’ll learn about: * What EBOO stands for and how the procedure circulates blood * Why Dr. Robins says EBOO infuses blood with ozone rather than filtering it * The practical limitations involving circulation, veins, heparin, frequency, and cost * How EBOO compares with major autohemotherapy, 10-pass ozone, and direct IV ozone * Why Dr. Robins considers complementary approaches and gut support important 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

    🩸 EBOO Therapy: The Truth About Benefits & Myths | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

  8. Aug 4

    🧴 Acne: Causes, Diet & Natural Treatment Options | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Dr. Howard Robins explains how blocked follicles, excess sebum, bacteria, inflammation, hormones, diet, stress, and the gut–skin axis may contribute to acne at different ages. He then shares his clinical perspective on gentle skin care, gut support, dietary changes, supplements, ozonated glycerin, and intravenous ozone approaches used in his practice for persistent or severe cases. This episode presents Dr. Robins’ clinical opinions for educational purposes. It does not replace individualized diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. You’ll learn about: * Why acne can occur beyond the teenage years * How sebum, blocked follicles, bacteria, inflammation, and hormones interact * Why Dr. Robins believes harsh drying products may worsen oil production * The diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and gut-health factors he discusses * His perspective on supplements, topical ozonated glycerin, and ozone therapy * When persistent or severe acne may warrant professional evaluation 👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally: @DoctorHowardRobins

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Podiatrist & Bio-Oxidative Therapy expert in Midtown NYC, Dr. Robins specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions using advanced ozone therapy. He pioneered the Robins Method of Direct IV Ozone Therapy, making it the safest and most effective technique. Since 1977, he has studied alternative medicine and is a world leader in ozone therapy. He’s performed over 45,000 MAH and 330,000 RMDIV treatments, and trains doctors worldwide in cutting-edge therapies, including Hyperbaric High Dose Ozone (“Ten Pass”) with over 500 treatments performed.

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