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. 🚰 The Problem With Water: Part Two | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Jun 26

    🚰 The Problem With Water: Part Two | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In Part Two of this important discussion on water quality, Dr. Howard Robins and water expert Jose Grullon of Purified Solutions focus on practical solutions for safer drinking water at home and while traveling.They discuss water filtration systems, reverse osmosis, whole-house filtration, UV sterilization, bottled water, apartment-friendly solutions, shower filters, water softeners, PFAS removal, pharmaceuticals in water, microplastics, heavy metals, and how to choose the right system for your specific needs.If you watched Part One and learned about the growing problems with water contamination, aging infrastructure, and chemical exposure, this episode explains what you can do about it.Watch Part 1 :    • 🚰 The Problem With Water: Part One | Funct...  You’ll learn about: Travel-friendly water filtration optionsBrita filters and their limitationsCountertop reverse osmosis systemsWhole-house water filtration systemsWater softeners and when they are neededReverse osmosis and PFAS removalHeavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and microplasticsUV water sterilization systemsWhy testing your water mattersDrinking water vs. bathing waterRemineralization after purificationBuilding a complete home water wellness system👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    31 min
  2. 🚰 The Problem With Water: Part One | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Jun 23

    🚰 The Problem With Water: Part One | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, Dr. Robins is joined by water expert Jose Grullon of Purified Solutions to discuss the serious problems facing drinking water today.They discuss tap water, bottled water, aging pipes, contaminated aquifers, chemical contaminants, PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, chlorine byproducts, and why “safe” water may still contain substances that can affect long-term health.Jose explains why water quality can change between the treatment facility and your home, how old infrastructure may introduce new contaminants, and why bottled water is not always the cleaner or safer solution many people assume.You’ll learn about: Why water quality matters for everyoneChemical contaminants in tap waterPFAS, microplastics, and pharmaceuticalsEndocrine disruptors and heavy metalsChlorine disinfection byproductsGroundwater, cesspools, and aquifer contaminationAging pipes and delivery-system problemsWhy bottled water can create new risksPlastic bottles, heat, and microplastic exposureReverse osmosis, minerals, and purificationWhy alkaline water is not the same as purified waterWhy Part Two focuses on practical solutions👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    28 min
  3. 🤕 Headache Relief: How to Stop & Prevent Them Naturally | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Jun 16

    🤕 Headache Relief: How to Stop & Prevent Them Naturally | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss headaches, including occasional headaches, chronic headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, severe headaches, and migraines. Dr. Robins explains that headaches can have many different causes, including dehydration, low blood sugar, poor sleep, stress, anxiety, alcohol, caffeine, eye strain, sinus congestion, high blood pressure, TMJ problems, dental issues, neck tension, circulation problems, infections, and more. He also shares natural approaches that may help reduce or prevent headaches, including hydration, sleep support, stress reduction, exercise, acupressure, magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, ginger, anti-inflammatory foods, gut health support, probiotics, and ozone therapy. You’ll learn about: Common causes of headachesWhy dehydration may trigger headachesLow blood sugar and skipped mealsStress, anxiety, and tension headachesSinus headaches and congestionEye strain and screen-related headachesTMJ, dental, and neck-related headachesAcupressure points for headache reliefSupplements that may help chronic headachesThe gut-brain connectionHow probiotics may support headache preventionWhen ozone therapy may be considered👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally.  ⁨@DoctorHowardRobins⁩

    18 min
  4. 💧 Edema Relief: Natural Ways to Reduce Swelling | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Jun 10

    💧 Edema Relief: Natural Ways to Reduce Swelling | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss edema—swelling caused by excess fluid building up in the body’s tissues.Dr. Robins explains why edema commonly affects the feet, ankles, legs, hands, and other areas of the body, and why it may be caused by infection, injury, vein problems, heart issues, kidney disease, liver problems, medications, pregnancy, lymphatic blockage, and more.He also discusses natural and functional approaches that may help reduce swelling safely, including hydration, sodium reduction, movement, leg elevation, compression stockings, circulation support, natural diuretics, gut health, and direct IV ozone therapy.You’ll learn about: What edema isCommon causes of swellingWhen edema may be seriousWhy sudden swelling should be checked quicklyThe role of veins, kidneys, liver, heart, and lymph flowHow hydration may help the body release fluidWhy sodium intake mattersCompression stockings and leg elevationNatural supplements for circulation and fluid balanceWhy Dr. Robins recommends gut health supportHow direct IV ozone therapy may help chronic edema👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    17 min
  5. 🧬 GLP-1 Explained: Weight Loss, Gut Health & Diabetes | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Jun 1

    🧬 GLP-1 Explained: Weight Loss, Gut Health & Diabetes | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we explore one of the biggest topics in modern medicine: GLP-1.Dr. Robins explains what GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is, how your body naturally produces it, and why it has become the foundation for popular medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®.More importantly, he discusses the relationship between GLP-1 production, gut health, probiotics, metabolism, appetite control, blood sugar regulation, and long-term weight management.You’ll learn how the gut microbiome influences natural GLP-1 production and why supporting healthy gut bacteria may be one of the most important factors for healthy metabolism, blood sugar control, and maintaining a healthy weight.You’ll learn about: What GLP-1 is and how it worksHow GLP-1 affects appetite and weight lossThe connection between gut health and metabolismWhy GLP-1 medications became so popularCommon side effects of GLP-1 drugsThe role of healthy gut bacteriaHow probiotics may influence natural GLP-1 productionExercise, sleep, stress, and weight managementThe gut-brain connectionNatural approaches to supporting healthy metabolism👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    30 min
  6. ⚖️ MAH vs Direct IV Ozone: Which Therapy Works Best? | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    May 27

    ⚖️ MAH vs Direct IV Ozone: Which Therapy Works Best? | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we compare Major Autohemotherapy (MAH) with Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy (DIV), also known as Robin’s Method Direct IV Ozone Therapy.Dr. Robins explains his clinical experience using both methods over more than 35 years, including over 45,000 MAH treatments before transitioning to Direct IV Ozone Therapy, which he says has now been performed in his office over 385,000 times.You’ll learn about: What Major Autohemotherapy isHow MAH is performedWhy Dr. Robins transitioned away from MAHThe limitations of blood-based ozone methodsWhy vein size mattersConcerns about plastic collection bagsHow Direct IV Ozone Therapy worksWhy Dr. Robins believes DIV is faster, safer, and more effectiveThe difference between MAH and Robin’s Method Direct IVWhy treatment access and affordability matter👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    26 min
  7. 🧠 ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Hope & Natural Support | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    May 14

    🧠 ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Hope & Natural Support | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — a devastating progressive neurological condition that affects the motor nerves in the brain and spinal cord.Dr. Robins explains how ALS often begins with weakness in the feet, legs, hands, speech, swallowing, and breathing before progressively affecting the entire body.He also shares his clinical theory that viral involvement, toxic metals attached to nerve tissue, and nervous system dysfunction may play a major role in the progression of ALS — and why, in his experience, direct intravenous ozone therapy may help improve symptoms dramatically and potentially eliminate the condition completely.You’ll learn about: What ALS / Lou Gehrig’s disease isCommon early ALS symptomsWhy ALS progresses through the nervous systemThe possible viral connection to ALSToxic metals and nerve tissue damageWhy Dr. Robins uses direct IV ozone therapyThe Robin’s Method Direct IV approachHome ozone therapy supportThe gut-brain axis and probioticsWhy treatment frequency matters👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    17 min
  8. ⚗️ Chelation Therapy & IV Ozone for Heavy Metal Detox | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    May 11

    ⚗️ Chelation Therapy & IV Ozone for Heavy Metal Detox | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss chelation therapy and how it is used to help remove toxic metals from the body, including heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, and other harmful substances.Dr. Robins explains what chelation means, how chelating agents like EDTA have traditionally been used, and why heavy metals may affect the nervous system, circulation, brain health, and overall wellness.He also discusses why he no longer uses traditional chelation therapy in his office and why, in his clinical experience, direct intravenous ozone therapy—especially the Robin’s Method Direct IV approach—may help support detoxification, circulation, and the removal of toxic metals from the body.You’ll learn about: What chelation therapy isHow toxic metals may enter the bodyMercury exposure from amalgam fillingsFDA-approved uses for chelationWhy EDTA chelation has risks and limitationsHow urine testing may show toxic metal eliminationWhy Dr. Robins uses IV ozone therapy insteadHow home ozone care may support the chelation process👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    16 min
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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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