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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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 is
• Common early ALS symptoms
• Why ALS progresses through the nervous system
• The possible viral connection to ALS
• Toxic metals and nerve tissue damage
• Why Dr. Robins uses direct IV ozone therapy
• The Robin’s Method Direct IV approach
• Home ozone therapy support
• The gut-brain axis and probiotics
• Why treatment frequency matters

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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 is
• How toxic metals may enter the body
• Mercury exposure from amalgam fillings
• FDA-approved uses for chelation
• Why EDTA chelation has risks and limitations
• How urine testing may show toxic metal elimination
• Why Dr. Robins uses IV ozone therapy instead
• How home ozone care may support the chelation process

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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 distress
• Why antibiotics may help temporarily but often don’t solve the root issue
• How IV ozone therapy may help eliminate bacterial overgrowth
• Why home ozone care may support improvement
• How Doctor’s Biome may help restore healthy gut bacteria
• Why consistent treatment matters for long-term relief

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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 imbalance
• Yeast overgrowth and poor gut health
• Chronic inflammation
• Infection
• Mechanical and structural changes after pregnancy, miscarriage, or childbirth
• Other stressors affecting the female reproductive system

• The difference between endometriosis, endometritis, PMS, fibroids, and other women’s health issues
• Why the gut-uterine-vaginal axis matters
• How repairing the gut may support the reproductive system
• How intravenous ozone therapy is used clinically
• How home ozone care may help support women’s health
• Why consistency matters in long-term healing

This 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

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss tinnitus—the ringing, buzzing, humming, clicking, or hissing sound that seems to come from inside the body rather than from the outside world.Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but a symptom of something else, and that’s exactly why this episode matters. Dr. Robins explains that tinnitus may be linked to hearing loss from loud noise exposure, inner ear injury, infection, inflammation, poor circulation, medication side effects, TMJ problems, sinus congestion, high blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and more.This episode explores how tinnitus can sometimes be significantly improved—or even eliminated—by addressing the root cause. Dr. Robins discusses the role of intravenous ozone therapy, circulation support, chiropractic and acupuncture care, TMJ correction, stress reduction, and why repairing the gut-ear axis may be essential in getting real relief.You’ll learn about: • What tinnitus is and why it happens • The many different causes of ringing or buzzing in the ears • Why mechanical damage, circulation issues, sinus problems, and stress can all play a role • How intravenous ozone therapy may help reduce or eliminate symptoms • Why gut health may be more important than most people realize • Natural therapies that may help you get your sanity back again👉 Subscribe to learn from Dr. Howard Robins—combining functional medicine, ozone therapy, and decades of clinical expertise to help restore health naturally. ‪@DoctorHowardRobins‬