Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler shares his extensive experience and real patient stories, highlighting the importance of early treatment and specialized care. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Jen Jodges to the show to discuss….

The latest treatments include Holcomb C3-R cross-linking, Intacs, CK procedures, and the Visian ICL lens. Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways 13:00 – Importance of Early Treatment for Keratoconus

29:57 – Controversy of Epi on vs. Epi Off

38:06 – Biologic Intacs for Advanced Cases

21:46 – What can you do to improve regularity?

44:40 – CK Procedure for Reshaping Cornea

Tweetable Quotes "Keratoconus is like a weakening in the cornea, specifically the collagen fibers. I describe it as a hernia on the eye because it bulges out, causing distortions like double vision, glare, and halos. This can severely impact daily activities like driving at night." (04:23) (Dr.Brian)

"For parents with keratoconus, it's crucial to have your children checked starting around age nine. There's a 15% chance they could develop the condition, and early detection with corneal topography can prevent significant vision loss." (12:00) (Dr.Brian)

"For more advanced keratoconus cases, we use what I call biologic Intacs, or KeraRing segments. These are made of corneal collagen and can be much thicker than traditional Intacs, providing more flattening and better vision improvement." (34:12) (Dr.Brian)

“The Visian ICL is a life-changing procedure for treating high levels of nearsightedness. It involves placing an insertable lens behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, significantly improving vision and often eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses." (41:07) (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 Dr. Sasha Haddad to the show to discuss...

Is it possible for fully grown adults to grow even more? What can you do to improve regularity? Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways

01:15 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Dr. Sasha Haddad, who joins the show to discuss the difference between osteopathic and allopathic medicine

11:53 – Is it possible for fully grown adults to grow even more?

15:55 – Consuming organ meats and getting better sleep

21:46 – What can you do to improve regularity?

27:32 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Sasha for joining the show for Part One of this series, teases Part Two, and lets listeners know where they can connect with her

Tweetable Quotes “The theory is that the structure and function are interrelated. And when one is off, the other is gonna be off. For example, if you have muscle pain, let’s say your spine is not in the right position, it’s gonna strain the surrounding muscle and tissue. So, if you’re able to adjust and correct the problem, you’re gonna fix the surrounding area and reduce the inflammation.” (08:39) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“In life, is anything possible? By nature, very rarely, potentially, maybe. But, medically speaking, by the time you hit puberty - in terms of bone width and height growing taller - I highly disagree, unless something pathologically happened differently.” (13:50) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“For the most part when you eat raw meat, the nutrients are present. And, of course, building blocks and protein can help.” (17:21) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“I agree, don’t spend your money on something that you don’t necessarily need. What’s better is down time.Try to limit yourself from being on your phone or on your computer a few hours prior to going to sleep. I think that’s way better than all of this.” (19:41) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

“I think people can take fiber, but it doesn’t help if you’re not hydrating well. So, the key element here is you have to be able to hydrate. You have to have enough fluids in you to have things go through.” (24:59) (Dr. Sasha Haddad)

Resources Mentioned Dr. Sasha’s LinkedIn

Dr. Sasha’s Instagram

Dr. Sasha’s TikTok

Dr. Sasha’s YouTube Channel

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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)

Resources Mentioned Dr. David’s Website

Dr. David’s Book

Dr. David’s Instagram

Dr. David’s Twitter

Dr. David’s Facebook

Dr. David’s LinkedIn

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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 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) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Website

Dr. Jeremy & Dr. Jermaine’s Email

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

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Dr. Brian’s Website

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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) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Jordan’s Website 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 Dancers Among Us NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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 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 NCHS Links Mentioned 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 NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Azi’s Instagram Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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: Acne & Skincare Remedies. Is there a difference between fungal and bacterial acne? What are potential triggers for acne? What are some viable home remedies and prescriptions for someone suffering from mild 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 01:14 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s guest, Dr. Azi Shirazi, who joins the show to share her experience as a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology 04:41 – Dr. Brian and Dr. Azi break down some videos on skincare and acne 08:35 – Home remedies and prescriptions for someone suffering from mild acne 11:54 – Fungal versus bacterial acne 14:15 – Potential acne triggers 16:35 – Our phones and basic hygiene 17:52 – The relationship between the gut microbiome and acne and other skin conditions Tweetable Quotes “I usually recommend you start with just one active for your acne, and that could be in a cleanser, it could be in a toner, it could be in a gel. But don’t overdo it.” (09:26) (Dr. Azi) “Fungal acne is actually a natural yeast that lives on the skin. And, in certain conditions and with certain hormonal imbalances or microbiomes, that fungus can overgrow and get inside the pores.” (12:02) (Dr. Azi) “And then other triggers would be stress and not sleeping, which certainly play a role. There’s a new variant of acne that is directly linked to stress and not sleeping, because that causes your cortisol hormone levels to go up. Cortisone is a big player for causing acne.” (15:39) (Dr. Brian) “Sometimes it’s habits like that. If you’re trying all these things but you’re forgetting about basic hygiene, whether you talk on the phone, put the phone to your cheek, or text all the time and you wipe your face, those are all big factors.” (17:18) (Dr. Azi) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned Dr. Azi’s Instagram Dr. Azi’s Skincare Website Dr. Azi’s Instagram NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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 Ice Be Used as a Distraction for Pain Attacks & Anxiety? Can touching something cold, like an ice tray, disrupt our body's panic response? What is acupressure and can it help distract from pain? What can trigger anxiety or panic attacks and what can we do to stop them? 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 01:04 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to talk about the reception of his book INFLUENCED; learn more at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 03:18 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Ice Be Used as a Distraction for Pain Attacks & Other Ailments? 07:28 – An interesting study on children using distraction with and without ice 08:24 – Women in labor and acupressure 11:37 – Other ways to help to stop panic attacks 14:09 – Triggers that can set off anxiety and panic attacks 14:53 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his recent released book, and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “I’m a Beverly Hills doctor. I have a very successful practice. I have millions of followers. And I have a flaw. I was easily addicted to social media, and I mean it in the true sense of addiction where it was really interfering with my relationships with my family.” (01:56) (Dr. Brian) “Just like that, you can give somebody anything - anything at all - that’s basically distracting them from what they’re experiencing, and that has been shown to be very effective at reducing anxiety and panic attacks.” (05:02) (Dr. Brian) “A lot of times when people are anxious about a situation, if you think about it, it’s just in somebody’s head. It’s how they are perceiving, or reacting to, a situation.” (06:37) (Dr. Brian) “Acupressure, they concluded, was more effective for patients that are in the hospital - inpatients - or people getting ready for surgery compared to just finger massage.” (10:09) (Dr. Brian) “The second thing is just having insight to recognize that you are potentially having a panic attack. Then you can use some of these things we’re talking about. And I don’t think it’s even beyond trying to distract yourself about something, because we know distraction is really effective. So, if you can focus on something else that you have to deal with, that can be a form of self-distraction. That’s also worth a consideration.” (12:26) (Dr. Brian) “Number one, top of the list, is exercise. Regular exercise is so critical for stress and anxiety.” (14:25) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned Children’s Study Using Distraction with and without Ice – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29687673/ Women’a Labor Study Using Acupressue with and without Ice – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01443615.2020.1747412? Meta-Analysis of Studies Using Acupressure for Anxiety & Pain – https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jicm.2020.0256 NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast

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 Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical? Does the way you sleep really impact how your face appears? Will sleeping on your back help avoid facial asymmetry? Can chronic mouth breathing impact your facial construction? 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 01:14 – Dr. Brian announces the long-awaited launch of his book INFLUENCED; learn more at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com 02:27 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical? 04:53 – Is there anything you can do to reverse this? 06:44 – Understanding cartilage and facial structure 07:36 – Kids and mouth breathing 08:51 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his recent released book, and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap Tweetable Quotes “On today’s episode, there is somebody who did a video that is a little bit, I don’t know. I have really these big big doubts about the validity of this person who did the video that I’m going to discuss. And it has to do with making your face asymmetrical by sleeping on one’s side. You have to be really careful when you hear this guy’s video so I’ll let you judge for yourself.” (02:27) (Dr. Brian) “On the other hand, if you would sleep on your back, that would be one way of avoiding having the nose turn to one side.” (04:43) (Dr. Brian) “This is something, by the way, that takes years and years to develop. It’s not like you sleep on one side and you wake up and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m asymmetrical!’” (05:18) (Dr. Brian) “The facial bones in kids can change with chronic mouth breathing. It does, over time, have the ability to change the bones.” (07:53) (Dr. Brian) Resources Mentioned NCHS Links Mentioned NCHS Footer Powered by FullCast