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 is
• Common causes of swelling
• When edema may be serious
• Why sudden swelling should be checked quickly
• The role of veins, kidneys, liver, heart, and lymph flow
• How hydration may help the body release fluid
• Why sodium intake matters
• Compression stockings and leg elevation
• Natural supplements for circulation and fluid balance
• Why Dr. Robins recommends gut health support
• How direct IV ozone therapy may help chronic edema

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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 works
• How GLP-1 affects appetite and weight loss
• The connection between gut health and metabolism
• Why GLP-1 medications became so popular
• Common side effects of GLP-1 drugs
• The role of healthy gut bacteria
• How probiotics may influence natural GLP-1 production
• Exercise, sleep, stress, and weight management
• The gut-brain connection
• Natural approaches to supporting healthy metabolism

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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 is
• How MAH is performed
• Why Dr. Robins transitioned away from MAH
• The limitations of blood-based ozone methods
• Why vein size matters
• Concerns about plastic collection bags
• How Direct IV Ozone Therapy works
• Why Dr. Robins believes DIV is faster, safer, and more effective
• The difference between MAH and Robin’s Method Direct IV
• Why treatment access and affordability matter

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