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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!

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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)


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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)

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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

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Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s TikTok

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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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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)

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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

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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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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
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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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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)

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Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website

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