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

    7h ago

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

    6d ago

    💧 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
  3. 🧬 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
  4. ⚖️ 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
  5. 🧠 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
  6. ⚗️ 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
  7. 🦠 SIBO Explained: Natural Ways to Restore Gut Health | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    May 5

    🦠 SIBO Explained: Natural Ways to Restore Gut Health | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)—a condition where too many bacteria grow in the small intestine, leading to bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas, diarrhea, constipation, poor digestion, and poor nutrient absorption.Dr. Robins explains why SIBO often returns after antibiotics, how unhealthy bacteria can disrupt digestion, and why restoring the gut with the right probiotics is essential. He also discusses how intravenous ozone therapy, home ozone care, ozonated glycerin capsules, and Doctor’s Biome probiotics may help safely and effectively eliminate this condition.You’ll learn about: What SIBO is and why it causes bloating and digestive distressWhy antibiotics may help temporarily but often don’t solve the root issueHow IV ozone therapy may help eliminate bacterial overgrowthWhy home ozone care may support improvementHow Doctor’s Biome may help restore healthy gut bacteriaWhy consistent treatment matters for long-term relief👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    20 min
  8. 🌸 Women’s Reproductive Health: Natural Solutions & Cure | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    Apr 23

    🌸 Women’s Reproductive Health: Natural Solutions & Cure | Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins

    In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss some of the most common and painful women’s reproductive system problems—including endometriosis, endometritis, PMS, fibroids, candidiasis, irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, and more.Millions of women suffer from these conditions worldwide. They can affect women physically, psychologically, and emotionally, and may even interfere with fertility, pregnancy, and the ability to carry a baby to term.Dr. Robins explains how these issues may be linked to: Hormonal imbalanceYeast overgrowth and poor gut healthChronic inflammationInfectionMechanical and structural changes after pregnancy, miscarriage, or childbirthOther stressors affecting the female reproductive systemThe difference between endometriosis, endometritis, PMS, fibroids, and other women’s health issuesWhy the gut-uterine-vaginal axis mattersHow repairing the gut may support the reproductive systemHow intravenous ozone therapy is used clinicallyHow home ozone care may help support women’s healthWhy consistency matters in long-term healingThis episode is dedicated to safe and effective natural ways of helping eliminate these problems permanently and restoring health from the inside out.You’ll learn about:👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬

    21 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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