The Truth About Sparkling Water | RTC

[@ghillies4life]

I was raised in a house without soda or sugary drinks other than one glass of fruit juice at breakfast (we were not allowed to drink anything but water and milk other than that). I used to hate the entire concept of sparkling water. I thought it just created waste and costs money. I also hate the taste. But, then I got married, and my husband really struggles with taking in liquid calories, and is constantly dehydrated. This year, as part of his goal to lose weight he has started drinking sparkling water and now I see the value. He is hydrating without drinking soda, juice or sugary sports drinks.

[@codename495]

I’m so happy for him and you!

[@myeroku4182]

I had the same problem and I gave up all my soda and Im able to keep down and enjoy drinking the sparkling water - I lost 25pounds from giving up sugar drinks like sodas and now all I drink is Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry Water

[@katherineheasley6196]

One other thing you can do with those sparkling waters is to add lemonade. You get a refreshing, sparkly drink at half the calories of a glass of straight-up lemonade. It's one of my favorite summer drinks. (You can also do this with hard seltzers if you're looking for a light cocktail, btw.)

[@GogiRegion]

One of my favorite beverages is soda water with cocktail bitters. Angostura adds a nice baking spice aroma and flavor, and orange bitters add a citrusy vibe. Other bitters can add other flavors like bitter chocolate or tart cherry. There’s a lot of minor things you can do that transforms that spicy water into something more flavorful without needing sugar.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

Why can’t he take in liquid calories? If it’s a medical condition what’s it called? I’ve never heard of something like that.

[@jeevaaadhithyan3628]

*The answer for the paper cut question:* When cut by a knife or scissors, the injury is a clean cut where the edges of the wound are well defined and often not contaminated. Whereas when we get papercuts, it's often NOT a linear cut and it also tends to leave the fibres of the paper in between which causes inflammation and hence irritation which we feel is more painful. Hope Dr. Mike sees and validates this! 🤗

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

It's also often on a finger tip with has lots more nerve endings too.

[@nina675]

I was searching for this answer or else I would have to coment about, thank you

[@Laura_Norda]

Also there can be bleach or other stuff in the paper - I'm sure I read that somewhere 🙂

[@McGovney1286]

Cake here for this glad you said it better than I ever could.

[@bellaloveseminem]

Ouch. 😬😬😬

[@Cresselia488]

I love that Dr. Mike admits that he looks up information instead of guessing. There is a large number of people that expect doctors and nurses to have all the answers. They tend to forget that doctors/nurses/other medical personnel are humans, and forgetting is normal. I would instead a doctor lookup an illness or information then provide me false information.

[@donjohn281]

Totally agree. Also, I'd rather have a doctor tell me straight up "I don't knoe the answer to that at this moment" than bullshit their way to make me feel good Sometimes they just need a reminder, hence look up the answer

[@Chrisratata]

Technically, anyone can look things up for themselves. But what matters, and what sets a doctor apart, is having reliable sources and the medical intelligence to know bogus info when they see it, and the intelligence to quickly understand and absorb rich information and how to apply it to your situation.

[@fidelianerina]

The thing is, it should be expected they won't know every answer. There's so much knowledge. They need to know the body, medications, different diseases and disorders. No one person can be expected to remember all of it. I mean between undergrad, grad and masters its well over 8 years of schooling

[@blyshawn]

That's exactly why the Physician's Desk Reference has been around since 1947.

[@TikiStanford]

One of the best doctors I’ve ever had, and I’ve unfortunately had more than my fair share, was a neurologist. My case at one point was very complicated and during my appointment he paused and googled something. This was 10 years ago, and I was shocked. He was great. Retired about 8 years ago, and still miss him. He took this time with me to figure out what was going on, and really seemed to care for me as a person, not just a patient. Great guy.

[@bunsenn5064]

I thank seltzer for existing everyday. I used to have a bad soda addiction. I switched to seltzer water and haven’t touched soda in almost a year.

[@joshua4226]

Just drink zero sodas

[@Donye.Swinton]

@@joshua4226seltzer is healthier

[@voxii_13]

@@joshua4226 Just don't comment. I know it's hard and you can't help yourself. Take that feeling and now you understand why it's not as simple as "Just drink zero sodas".

[@jatathetraveler8183]

@bunsenn5064 I am currently weaning off of soda with sparkling water. I started drinking pepsi 10 years ago everyday and I struggle to stop. At least with the seltzer I and getting more water and down to one 12oz can of soda a day. The one soda a day is always with a meal

[@RaeRaeBlack555]

I lost almost 200lbs and I attribute a lot to sparkling water, I never drank it before. I like to say “my mom had diet soda in our bottles. And that turned to regular soda” it was hard but now I crave water more than anything. Rarely a soda now 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@shlvz777]

congratulations ! that’s amazing to overcome, sugar addiction is a nasty thing

[@TheTiggerpoo1]

Wow!!!!!! Congratulations on the HUGE weight loss!!!!!!!!

[@ThaiLitzki]

Congratulation!! Amazing work there friend! Interesting once you cut sodas out of your daily intake, after like one month you almost rarely want it. Me and a lot of people share the same experience. Like it doesn't even taste good either.

[@booperdooper9762]

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[@Waywardwindfall]

@@ThaiLitzkiI wish that was my experience. The longest I have ever gone without soda is like 9 months and that was after my gastric sleeve. I didn’t understand alcohol addiction until I tried to quit soda. I don’t want to quit. It’s why I will never be successful. Sobriety is a daily choice. It’s really hard to make that choice because you “have” to and not because you want to. I work a harm reduction model now. 1 20oz a day and than Coke zero the rest of the day. I’m fat, so no matter how healthy I actually am, no one sees me that way. So I’m going to enjoy my life and pray I don’t almost die again by getting a prescription of losing weight.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

0:15 - N°1 - Subjects missed 0:35 - N°2 - Water daily dosing 0:45 - N°3 - Exhale or inhale 1:15 - N°4 - Mike's discord 1:35 - N°5 - Boxing diet 1:50 - N°6 - Hair cut vs paper cut 2:30 - N°7 - Scented candle health benefits 2:40 - N°8 - Dust in the blood stream 2:55 - N°9 - Seltzer water vs flat water 3:30 - N°10 - Dad jokes 3:50 - N°11 - Flu shot 4:50 - N°12 - Blood type advantages 5:20 - N°13 - Animals in hospitals 5:45 - N°14 - Cleaning bear ears 6:00 - N°15 - Russian pronunciation 6:10 - N°16 - Stunted growth 6:30 - N°17 - Mike's musical tastes 6:55 - N°18 - Wearing bra 24/7 7:40 - N°19 - Medical dosages 8:15 - N°20 - Oversleeping 8:40 - N°21 - Gut health 9:25 - N°22 - Degrees of burn 10:10 - Conclusion

[@bugattiwu]

Legend

[@justtanya]

Thanks for spending your time on this.

[@fluffycak3s]

Wow. Im impressed. Keep up the work man! Not everyone has the time and patience for this

[@fluffycak3s]

I'm interested about the 6:55 one... I'll edit this comment once I see it! Add on pending.... aaand here it is: I like what he had to say about it. However, seeing a doctor would help and maybe just practicing some person body positivity will help. I wore a bra all the time because of being self conscience ... now that I am mid 20s (26) ... wearing it hurts most of the say. Its not a natural support system the body is used to. In fact, wearing a bras are very foreign to the body. Not all women buy and wear the correct size which developes more problems like back issues, muscle issues, etc.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

@@fluffycak3s I’ve heard from girls that wearing a bra constantly is bad and makes your breasts sag but then also never wearing it does the same thing 🤨 I think it’s just anecdotal.

[@ZP916]

Mike staying ahead in life by nailing the dad jokes before even becoming a dad.

[@cyphenec512]

its called doctor jokes

[@luc_Colism]

@@cyphenec512 Dadcter

[@11hinxd]

@@luc_Colism LMAOO

[@CordeliaWagner]

What if he doesn't want to be a father?

[@kellyalves756]

@@CordeliaWagner Then he can channel all that dad energy into Bear.

[@kanikapradhan1662]

Hey Dr Mike! I am 13 and an aspiring doctor I gain so much knowledge through your videos in a fun way! It motivates me further to persue my career in medicine. Love your videos ❤️

[@differentismyart623]

uh oh

[@famshars2389]

Good luck!!

[@joonlee16]

Good luck surviving

[@ariannamaio2863]

Good luck, keep on going, and reach your goals. You got this. I hope all goes well!

[@i_drew]

I'm just like you! I'm 15 and im so inspired by dr mike that I even started and finished memorizing the human bone anatomy I Wana be an encouraging and cool doc like him.

[@artwithbubblegum]

3:50 I’m glad all blood types can donate. Without the the wonderful people who have donated blood, I wouldn’t be here!

[@jjjlove2260]

2:55 I came for the sparkling/seltzer water info. They're the best! Great for my digestion and they're great sugary drink substitutes. I'm addicted to them 😅

[@joku3395]

Thx for this🎉

[@marcilk7534]

As someone who was learning to play oboe, I agree with the exhale being underrated. I’ve heard stories of oboe players passing out because they’re not exhaling fully before taking a breath. One of the reasons I stopped was because I was getting lightheaded and feeling as though I could pass out.

[@lillianhoigard6702]

As a flutist, I can agree. Getting better breaths don't help nearly as much as efficiency managing your exhales.

[@toda2638]

I had a doctor's appointment last week, and she asked me to take a few deep breaths as she listened to my chest, as usual. She moved the stethoscope before I finished exhaling. "What instruments do you play?" "Am I that obvious? Clarinet, flute, and saxophone." "You do a nice job of breathing in deeply! Don't regularly extend your exhales! It's fine when you're playing, but you do it all the time, at least in my observation."

[@inessilva4980]

That was definetly one of my problems when I played the clarinet. I wasn't used to an instrument where I had to be so smart about my breathing and it really threw me off at the start (felt dizzy, never passed out).

[@84rinne_moo]

Lol yea this happened to me a few times learning the oboe. My teacher was like, ok let’s break for today and later was like, you need to breath and don’t push so hard lol. That double reed is just tough lol

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Sometimes you just need to exhale and inhale quickly if you have a long enough rest for that. No need to quit just because of that.

[@briantrumpower8108]

I used to have GERD, but drinking sparkling water (which is acidic) has been very helpful. As I understand it, (as it was explained by my GP) was when you introduce some acidity to your stomach, the little 'acid pumps' in your stomach shut off, determining there's enough acid in there! Seems counter-intuitive, but it has worked for me. I no longer take medicine for it, so that's a good thing.

[@malcolmthomas6198]

Same here I haven’t been happening lately because of sparkling water I barely drink soda or juice now

[@cijmo]

Even fizzy candies bother me but if it works for you - do it!

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

The way it works is counterintuitive, but I'll explain. As we age, we produce less and less stomach acid (that's why we have trouble digesting certain foods as we age). Acid reflux happens when we don't have enough acid. There's sensors in your stomach that sense how much acid is in your stomach. When the level is high enough, it sends a signal to your esophageal sphincter to shut tight. So when it's too low, your esophageal sphincter opens and what little acid you do have will be splashing out. That's why you feel better when you consume acidic drinks, or even apple cider vinegar. If you increase the acid in your stomach, you can pretty much reverse acid reflux. You'll be able to enjoy foods like tomato sauce, chocolate, spicy foods, etc. You can acidify your stomach with Betaine HCL tablets. Or you can mix a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar in an 8oz glass of water before each meal and before bedtime. Just make sure you use a straw to protect your teeth. Also, apple cider vinegar in excess will deplete potassium, so if you get muscle cramps in your calves after consuming ACV, then take a potassium supplement.

[@luciedvorakova2167]

I've always wondered why I crave sparkling water, this explanation is probably the reason!

[@paularies3282]

Works for me most of the time. I am extremely short gut and right after my last surgery I couldn't handle it. As my gut adapted it's now pretty much one of the only ways I can get rid of Air I my stomach so I don't get sick. I'm missing my illeocencol valve so maybe the esophagus tightening helps to stop the acid due to not having a valve there to do the job. Not sure. I'll have to ask my gastrointestinalolist!

[@spaghettihater933]

When I moved to the Midwest I got a new doctor. When I wanted to talk to him about HPV vaccines he turned to his computer and literally Google HPV vaccine. He explained why he turned to Google (apparently he had also just moved and previously for like 15 years he mostly been seeing 40-70+ year old patients bc of where he lived even though he was family medicine) we had a really funny and informative conversation then he followed up with some guidelines and information specific to me. All in all it was good bc I could trust him to acknowledge what he didn’t know but in the moment I could of died from laughter. Like Sir I could’ve Google that myself😂

[@icebreaker7775]

%. %%

[@icebreaker7775]

😊

[@kcha479]

That will be $500. Cash or card?

[@mooselove]

It’s all fun and games, but dude just charged you or your insurance 120-600$ for googling 😅

[@Not_Ciel]

I remember one of my first job interviews after I got out of college (not in the medical field but still) where the interviewer asked me a simple question. “If you were faced with a problem and didn’t know the answer, what would you do to obtain that information?” As a person, I wanted to say “google it” but as a fresh college student, I answered that I would go ask someone with seniority or that I would look it up in a book. His response was “would you google it?” Dude’s been working in industry for 15 years and that was the response he was looking for. That was one of the first times that I realized school is bs 😂

[@lavishresale7280]

As a future doctor myself I love your videos. Your communication throughout your videos is very inspiring and something that all United Kingdom health care professionals should look to emulate in their own work. From my experience the poor / lack of communication in hospitals here in the UK could solve so many problems if addressed correctly. There is a huge gap between the current communication system in hospitals and the one that is achievable with a minor effort form everyone.

[@alliespencer3231]

Shout out to my work for sponsoring this video! I work at Walgreens I have now had even more appreciation for healthcare and healthcare workers

[@Meram444]

I quit fizzy drinks this year because I started watching Doctor Mike and learnt the effects it could have on you! Thank you Doctor Mike!!! We will always stand by your side.

[@Your_fav_brunette_bestie]

Good for you! I wish I could do that… 😭😭

[@JCArules13]

I just want to thank you for remembering that some people drink sparkling water to help avoid drinking sodas or juices too much. I have acid reflux issues, so I try to avoid drinking it right before bed, so will leave some out to go flat because I like the flavorings a lot (I checked, no sugar or sugar substitutes). I feel like some doctors forget that some people might have different reasons for doing something and just list the bad effects. It feels validating that you remembered those of us who are trying to lose weight and love healthier lives!

[@shlvz777]

i like to say i let my la croix “rest” as if it were a meat lol

[@JCArules13]

@@shlvz777 nice!

[@BaughbeSauce]

I love the mild taste of the flavored seltzer water. Sometimes soda feels too heavy and if I buy a case of it, it'll be gone in a few days (not because of me). But I'm the only one that drinks the seltzer, so one case lasts me weeks or even months. 😂 And yeah, sometimes it's easier on the tum to let it go like half-flat.

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Well, regardless of the reason for drinking it, the objective fact is that there are objective down and up sides to everything. Who cares about the reason. Someone tells you that a car accident can be damaging to you, and you take it as an insult towards you or judgement towards you as a car driver, you need some mental help, cuz it's nothing but an objective fact.

[@SpecialBeam]

That part about pain and your perception of it is REALLY interesting. It explains how sometimes you might have an injury of some sort(like a small cut on your hand or something), but it doesn't hurt and you don't notice it until you actually see it or someone points it out to you. Cool.

[@FabulousFemFiend]

I think this is why long term pain is also "dulled". People say to you "Oh you dont look like you are in pain" when in fact you have been just dealing with it a long time it stops being an "oh fuck" pain and becomes "fuck this pain is annoying".

[@ThePentosin]

Also, papercuts hurts because the edge isn't sharp and rips open the wound. A really sharp knife hurts less.

[@mikdraw]

That answer made my inner Mom alarm go haywire. I have a teenaged son that always downplays his pain and discomfort because he doesn't want to see a doctor or disrupt his schedule. He really buys into the macho masculinity mumbo jumbo and I think that really plays into his perception of pain. Now, I am going to have to turn up my nagging to get him to see a doctor.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

until i read about ovulation pains being a thing, i’ve never ever experienced them in my life. the very next ovulation i had after reading that i felt it acutely and i’ve felt every single one since. sometimes ignorance is bliss lol

[@franck3279]

What I read is that paper edge are like a chainsaw, with lots of fibers in all dieprections causing a superficial but wide itch, while a (superficial) knive cut draws out the blood, which creates a protective layer.

[@Drakehilt]

What you said about pain perception is very true. I twisted my ankle about a month ago. I thought it was just a sprain, which happens to me often. So I was walking around on it like "nah this doesn't hurt, I'm fine" 2 weeks later it still hurt a little so I went to the doctor. They did an xray and set me up with physical therapy. since they never called me after the xray I figured it was fine. 2 weeks later I went to PT and they therapist looked into my record and it showed "probable aversion fracture". Since hearing that news the pain in my ankle has gone up substantially. Like a whole 2 points up on the pain scale. Follow up with my doctor tomorrow to find out what to do about the fact I walked on a fractured ankle for a month

[@douglaslegvold9215]

Avulsion fracture. Autocorrect? Autocorrect can be such a pain

[@Drakehilt]

@douglaslegvold9215 this was over a year ago but I think it was aversion fracture. Essentially the tendon stretched so far that it ripped a piece of bone off

[@truepeacenik]

The value of seltzer, including flavored, also rises when one is socializing and doesn’t wish to drink. Orange cranberry in soda (as opposed to sprite) is my bar go to.

[@courtneymarti8199]

I actually did a DBT group that focused specifically on coping with mental illnesses AND chronic pain (that mind-body connection, babyyy!), so the idea that our perception of pain matters is something I've been working on for years now. It's hard work, but my pain is always less severe when I apply those skills.

[@miscellaneousmoon327]

The question about paper cuts was in a book I read once. They said it was because there are so many nerve endings on our hands that superficial cuts can hurt more in the beginning than deep wounds.

[@koutsioj4762]

Hadn't thought of that but it makes sense to me

[@pyrasolosis8554]

I survive on Bubbly. found very fast that what I actually craved with soda was the carbonation. My stomach and body just wasn’t having it with the awful chemicals in soda. I lost a ton of weight switching to sparkling water. Pineapple and strawberry bubbly are my go to drinks ❤ Got myself a soda stream so I could make it myself!

[@zepicgamer3421]

Honestly bubbly’s like my second favorite sparkling water, my favorite by far is Aha!

[@pyrasolosis8554]

@@zepicgamer3421 I love Aha too! The watermelon lime flavor has become my new addiction haha.

[@jjjlove2260]

Same here! I have had a flavored sparkling/seltzer water addiction for a couple years now. It's great for my digestion and I like the carbonation. Bubly used to be my go-to. I've shopped around and tried others like Perrier and Polar that I also love.

[@laurao3274]

Mineral water is what I like for bubbly drinks.

[@Madamchief]

Same. I was able to cut out beer because all I want is some bubbles 🤷‍♀️

[@julissa6715]

I’m sorry, Dr. Mike, but the one thing that you mentioned that extremely baffled me was the fact that you mentioned it is best to memorize the most important things instead of deeply memorizing simple things we can easily look up. That comment absolutely blew my mind. It’s so obvious, but it’s something I never thought about doing. Especially when it comes to preparing for an exam. What a genius. Thank you so much for that advice Dr.

[@HolyHeartsMusic]

On the subject of perceived pain ... I have broken bones and it hasn't hurt as much as a paper cut or stubbing my toes ... initially ... obviously the broken bones hurt a lot more, for a longer period of time while healing

[@oliviamehler2067]

Omg, the chocolate you ate is from Sweden and is the best chocolate ever!! So happy that other countries try Swedish snacks that aren't just gross 😍

[@CordeliaWagner]

Cacao comes from the rainforests. Sugar too. You just throw stuff together like Belium and Switzerland do. Let's talk about the environmental impact of IKEA

[@artsygal112]

Sweden just has the best chocolates. Period. And I say that as a non-swedish person! Got a package of a bunch from a friend years ago.....the way my family demolished that?! It was wild!

[@chnalvr]

Here's an add-on to the scented candles question. Many scented candles put harmful pollutants into the air. If your windows are open that is likely not much of a problem. But if the windows are closed, you are breathing in those pollutants unless you have an air purifier going at the same time. Scented candles that are non-polluting will usually have a label indicating this fact.

[@CordeliaWagner]

The cheap palmoil stuff from IKEA doesn't.

[@anonymouse0221]

Yeah, I developed a bad cough after being in a room with lots of candles burning at a Christmas party. It was horrible.

[@HumbleWooper]

@@CordeliaWagner and palm oil production is this whole other mess of environmental and ethics issues too big to get into here. Bad labor conditions, horrible pay for farmers and workers, clearing huge areas of rainforests full of endangered animals to grow it, and more. It's one of the cheapest and easiest "renewable" oils to make, but the non-monetary cost to ecosystems and local economies where it's grown is immeasurable.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

What if you have you’re ac/heat going?

[@robertoswalt319]

My daughter says that candles made from soy triggers her asthma.

[@valeriefstewart]

Been part of the patreon since day 1 and can confirm we have a lot of fun there! The livestreams are so fun but even more fun is choosing amazing charities to donate to every month! Thanks for the shout out Mike!

[@Arqane]

On the water issue during the day, it's usually different if you chug it all at once or have it more gradually, but people can adapt, too. When I lived in the desert southwest I was very busy through the day with school and then sports after, and I would usually chug a lot of water around dinner time after sports. It was uncomfortable at first when I wasn't used to it, but my body adapted. Living in different climates and with different circumstances I've changed back to more frequent drinking but smaller amounts. Within reason, you can adapt to a pretty wide variety of circumstances as long as you generally get enough water when you're thirsty.

[@margaretmyers782]

I am so glad to see you back at it again .

[@simbiat]

I read somewhere years ago about why paper-cuts hurt more. Firstly, you usually get them on fingertips, which have larger amount of nerve endings, that get cut, so it can intensify the pain. Secondly, and this is the more important part, it's because of the depth. Paper-cuts usually do not penetrate the skin that much, mainly the outer layers, and as such they cut far fewer blood vessels (usually just capillaries), while more "serious" cuts would go a bit deeper and not only cut more capillaries, but have a chance of damaging a vein or even an artery. The amount of damage to blood vessels impact the amount of blood, and the more blood you get - the less painful the cut will be. Why? Because of oxygen. Part of the reason, why you feel pain from such open wounds is because oxygen reacts with the damaged nerves, "burning" them as oxygen does with anything else. But if you had some blood vessels damaged - blood will pour out, fill in the "gaps" in the cut, cauterize and, as such, reduce the surface area reacting with oxygen and/or slow down the reaction itself (from what I understand this depends on the form of the cut, placement, what vessels were cut, "quality" of the blood and maybe some other factors). Now, I can't say if this is 100% true, but to my logical mind, which has at least some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry - it does make perfect sense.

[@jelatinosa]

Makes sense. I've gotten cut by scissors and paper. I didn't realize the scissors had cut me till I saw the blood dripping everywhere, but I immediately feel it when I get a paper cut. It stings more. The deeper cuts hurt more afterwards, but papercuts hurt pretty much immediately.

[@wizardddy3023]

Another reason is because when you look at a piece of paper under a microscope, it is a very rough material made up of basically a bunch of tiny, rough particles "glued" to each other. When you cut yourself with a piece of paper, a whole bunch of those tiny particles break off and get stuck in your wound, causing more pain. I think I saw that on QI, and you know they're always right. xD

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Interesting! Very much with you on the nerve endings, though I did a mental double take at the thought of blood 'cauterizing' anything (are we getting into dragon shape-shifter territory here?). And yep, it makes sense that some blood is a vital part of would healing, so if there's no bleeding, there's no fun bio-chemical cascade (involving a _von Willebrand_ factor; how cool is that?) leading to blood coagulating and a nice, air-tight wound cover, so the poor wound stays open and, naturally, keeps complaining about it.

[@uniquegeek2708]

I worked in print a while. The seasoned pros had tons of thickened scars on the web between the index finger and thumb, from constantly grabbing reams of paper. A paper cut on the finger is not fun. Several pages from a ream of heavy gloss paper slicing your webbing is a whole other level. One of the tricks was to keep your hands moisturized, because dry skin is more susceptible to cuts. Have to balance that with not getting oil stains on paper, though.

[@Ford_prefect_42]

This is such a relief. I was VERY addicted to soda but am over 1 year "sober" now. All thanks to carbonated water drinks. My doctor said it was causing a hydration issue. Granted I could drink more but the carbonation wasn't causing my skin issue haha

[@loriki8766]

Great job! I was once also very addicted to soda - it took me 10 years to quit, but I am like 20 years "sober" now. Green tea and plain water are now my beverages of choice, I'm thinner, healthier, my teeth are in better shape, and food tastes better. It is so worth it. I do not miss soda in the least. About a year into my "sober-ness", I took a sip of an ice cold soda on a hot summer day & it was like drinking battery acid, so bad that I spat it out and never wanted it again. I do not understand why it's so popular.

[@traceygraham500]

SAME!! I kicked a nasty lifetime Mt Dew habit by switching to sparkling water! 💪

[@Ford_prefect_42]

@@Fuckconservatives374 I wish I could tell you how I did it. I tried so many times before but something in me snapped. I went to a friend's birthday party and had a coke, came home and saw the 4 empty 2liter bottles on my counter from that week and the nearly empty one in my fridge and I just got so disgusted. I'm sure I was close to diabetes with how much I drank. In moderation I think I would still enjoy it but I just can't trust myself haha

[@oceaneo4603]

@@Ford_prefect_42 I don't trust myself with sugar neither. 😁 I was able to quit soda and juice when I was a teen. I don't know what went to my head, that famous crise I guess. I drank water, quit meat, and ate more green. 🤷 Like it was written, I also beleive your body needs to get used to it. Have you tried flavored water ? Though I remember watching a chef hating it. He said a drop of syrup in a bottle water is healthier. I never done it. I'm too scare of sugar 😅

[@nahor88]

Good for you! Coke and Pepsi want you to be addicted to sugary sodas, the same way McDonald's wants you addicted to burgers. It's wreaking havoc on lower income communities that don't have the education on how bad that stuff is for you. Even worse, they ensure that it's cheaper than the healthy alternatives like sparkling water. If you wanna go a step further, cut fruit juices out of your diet as well. The sugar content outweighs the nutritional value. It's better to just buy the fruit so you get the requisite fiber content as well which helps inhibit the body's absorption of sugar.

[@subinjeysun264]

I was always worried that my patients would think i don't know my stuff regarding me looking up for info. Thanks for letting us know you do that too Dr Mike. Now i feel I'm not the only one 😇

[@lizzieboredom3775]

Nah. My doc is the first to say "I don't know, let me look it up" if I ask an obscure question. I'd much rather he looks it up and gets accurate info rather than just relying on his memory. Dr Mike makes a good point that guidelines change all the time. No human can keep track every side effect, every treatment option, etc. at the front of their brain. Especially family docs, who never know what they're going to encounter on any given day. So keep on lookin' stuff up!

[@Chrisratata]

As long as you use reliable sources and have the intelligence to know what's bogus vs how to quickly understand and explain the truth then you're golden.

[@vickinoble4744]

I add maybe 1/8 cup of flavored carbonated water to 32 oz of flat water. My absolute favorite is Waterloo carbonated water. I take Pantoprazole (sp?) for gastritis, so full-on fizzy water is not my friend. BUUUUUT adding just a little flavored fizzy water to flat water makes it taste so much better and helps me meet my daily water intake requirement.

[@sejjr79ify]

Thanks for the idea. I’ll try it sometime

[@polinarodygina316]

Literally after years of trying foods across the world, pelmeni is still my number one favorite. And I currently live in Italy, with anything the Mediterranean cuisine can offer! Good to know I am not alone!

[@hamsaabdi8403]

I'm never giving up my sparkling water.

[@petarm4640]

Neither am I!

[@omenapiiras]

Me neither i lowkey have an addiction

[@animalcrossingnerd8142]

Sparkling water is overrated

[@zuesnastrio3062]

@@animalcrossingnerd8142 obviously the person who says that has that shitty pfp and name

[@castielchieng7475]

Bet you have a Bugatti

[@shannonkane3728]

As an employee of Walgreens ( Pharmacy tech in training) it makes me so happy to see you getting sponsored through Walgreens!

[@abdullahenani9670]

I love doctor mike, I feel like he just gets us

[@lgrantnelson2863]

Education is what you remember after you forgot what you learned. You are right about double checking. When I operate on my car I read the manual several times to make sure I follow the correct procedure.

[@billybones3544]

I know im late to the party, but your answer to the sparkling water question, specifically about how it is good for you if you are drinking it to replace sugary soda. That felt so good hearing you say that. Its exactly what i did a couple of years ago and I lost a bunch of weight as a result.

[@AdmiringObserverR]

Enjoying a chocolate bar once in a while is no mistake Thanks for giving us great content, serving your community, and serving us your beautiful countenance 💗

[@kimbrey65]

The longest living woman who just died at 118, said that her secret to long life was wine and chocolate.

[@coolsage999]

1:50 I remember hearing it's actually true it does hurt more and for a few reasons too. First of all, the paper cut isn't as much a "clean" cut as it is just shredding things apart. Secondly paper cuts are shallower and might not even draw blood, thus without blood there isn't a protective clot so your nerves are left exposed to the air to be hurt.

[@mckenzeeyoung3363]

4:13 I can confirm what Dr. Mike is saying is correct! I am a Walgreens employee, you do not need an appointment to come and get your shots!😊

[@GodBlessYourSoul777]

Murderer

[@joaosa3689]

Question for next Q/A: Doctor Mike, what do you think about out-of-body experiences? A lot of people have reported having the experience of watching themselves sleeping, going through surgery, etc... Sometimes people can even (accurately) recollect very specific events that happened in their surroundings while (supposedly) unconscious. What do you think actually happens?

[@jessejudice]

Loving the pink/purple eyeshadow reflection your glasses creates. So your colors. 🎉

[@lilioub2013]

Huge thanks for doctor Mike for always answering our medical questions, you're the best doc ♥️

[@CaspianandFriends]

Ah so what your asking is "Is carbonated fluid unhealthy?"

[@CamcorderHomeVideos]

Yes he is.

[@Aland-kurd]

Yes he is. (Make a train Of yes he is.)

[@CaspianandFriends]

Yes he is.

[@arhine]

Yes he is.

[@TheDeahMoths]

Yes he is.

[@sEnNiA_123]

I love your videos dr Mike I feel like you give me so much information about my health that I didn’t know!

[@CinnamonFudge2229]

I saw the title and got a little nervous, because I've been using sparkling water to kick out soda since I'm on a diet. It's still what i like most about soda: the carbonation, but none of the sugar, and it's hydrating me. Good to know there's not enough bad to doing that to outweigh the good

[@chrstiania]

as a German it's absolutely puzzling to me how people are convinced that sparkling water is in any way bad.

[@DisgustingJustinAD]

At 6:32 I totally imagine Dr. Mike listening to brutal death metal

[@shadowkissed2370]

So, as a young child I learned pain is kind of mind over matter, when I was about 6 we were at the creek, and my younger brother and I saw a dead fish and got scared and ran out of the water. As I looked back there were big streaks of blood on the rocks and river stones. I thought the blood was from my brother so I immediately checked him over. He had a very small scratch on the bottom of his foot and I registered the amount of blood that I saw could not have come from that scratch so still confused I looked at my own feet. The moment I saw the huge gash that was gushing blood on the bottom of my foot the pain hit me. I started screaming from the pain and limped back to the shore to see what had hurt me and realized there was a completely intact bottom 1/4 of a 40 0z beer bottle in the water, as we ran from the dead fish I was in front of my brother and stepped on the bottle receiving a circular gash but he had seen it and jumped over it only getting a scratch. My mom rushed me to the hospital and they had to put stitches in. I also learned what adrenaline can do because it took 6 female nurses and 3 male doctors to force my foot down into a small container of medication (I think it was iodine because it was brownish-red) I was maybe 7 at the time but I could have been 6 going to turn 7 in the fall because I started kindergarten early.

[@weaver7811]

I always figured that papercuts hurt so much because they occur mostly on the fingertips, which are super sensitive, and on top of that the sides of the cut are more likely to rub together because of how soft the skin is and how much it will be moving from you touching things.

[@SuperAlmostfan]

2:47 and that ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a referral

[@rysterstech]

Love that youtube points out that you are licensed doctor. Love to see them fighting misinformation. EG: Bright Side

[@ThatSketchbookSis]

I’ve always loved sparkling water, but now I love it even more! Just like Doctor Mike said, I’m replacing it with soda because of the amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners in them. 🙃

[@andreschoeman678]

As always year by year.,month by month week by week, excellent videos. Thank s Dr Mike. Dan and Sam

[@skargan1142]

2:00 Paper cut hurt more, because its not a clean cut, paper is not straight line like cut by knife or scissors. If you google paper under microscope, you can see how some of the parts just sticks out. Because of this, more nervers are damaged

[@godassasin8097]

ohh so its more abrasive

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate Dr Mike for giving us useful tips. May he continue to be blessed.

[@NemesisFromResidentEvil]

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[@renbaker5124]

I can 100% vouch for pain not being decided by the injury. I've broken 10+ bones and dislocated about as many joints (genetic issues). I believe I have only cried once or twice because of the pain of a fracture. But a stubbed toe or a paper cut? Oof.

[@janaskibo871]

I quit soda. I used to have a profound daily heavy Coca-Cola habit. I tell you in a year and a half I'm 60 pounds lighter. My body feels better. I still have the occasional soda, a ginger ale or root beer. But I feel better than I did all those years of super soda addiction. I have a big coffee habit. But I drink a ton of water, sometimes unsweetened tea.❤❤❤❤❤ props to all of y'all drinking sparkling water instead of soda or energy drinks..

[@HOINK432]

You made a goated decision I drink sparkling water

[@user-tu5pc5xj9g]

I stopped drinking soda in favor of flavored sparkling water (for context, ICE brand) I don't drink it every single day but it's nice to not drink soda anymore. I feel more satisfied with sparkling water!

[@CrazyPlushieBros]

Nah bro

[@HouseMDaddict]

I think he was talking more about the seltzers with no fake sugar added like Polar seltzer, la croix, etc

[@CrazyPlushieBros]

@@HouseMDaddict oh ok

[@TemperedStorm]

I'm a diabetic who learned to love club soda and seltzer water. I'm adversely affected by drinking beverages that contain aspartame. The side effects for me are increased arthritic pain and increased appetite. It's hard to find sugar-free beverages and drink mixes that don't contain aspartame.

[@rosesantos9438]

Plus, they are cloyingly sweet and taste awful! 😅

[@thatcoffeeperson3641]

Am i the only one who genuinely LOVES the taste and feeling of sparkling water? Like, i buy it on my way to school a lot and empty the bottle before the lessons even start.

[@thatcoffeeperson3641]

@@CP-tq7id SAMEE, i do drink sodas sometimes but most of the time, my life is full of sparkling water

[@mimibeamy89]

Really handy point to medical/healthcare students/people in healthcare education to be smart about what information you bother to try and retain opposed to information you know is constantly in flux or not useful on a daily basis that you can just look up! Knowing how and where to find good information and resources as opposed to trying to retain EVERYTHING. Smort!

[@Shoeb._.248G]

Mike's hair style 🔥🔥🔥

[@cadillacdeville5828]

He's always so full of energy all the time 🙂

[@Lurucity]

Ikr

[@alypialpha2712]

I went to Germany last year and got hooked on sparkling mineral water. Now, back in the US, I gotta have it almost every day. I’m glad it’s an almost as healthy alternative to water, cause it’s what’s also keeping me from going back to soda.

[@angelachouinard4581]

I've been drinking Gerolsteiner for years. I like juice but it has a lot of sugar so I will dilute it with the sparling water and it's way healthier than soda.

[@LythaWausW]

Besides the reason Dr Mike gave, I'm not sure how sparkling water could be less healthy than non-sparkling. A lot of Europeans believe that the minerals in sparkling water are healthy for you. I choose the low-salt variety cuz I hate drinking water that makes me thirsty. I drink 2 liters per day so I sure hope it's healthy.

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@LythaWausW The one I like has a lot of calcium. Plus it tastes good.

[@berrypi8865]

@@LythaWausW Sparkling water literally just has carbon dioxide pumped into it. There is absolutely no difference in mineral or nutritional content compared to still water if the water source is the same.

[@LythaWausW]

@@berrypi8865 I should have clarified, I meant mineral water.

[@sallyhamilton7202]

Regarding animals found in hospitals: I do housekeeping in a very old hospital and I have heard that occasionally bats are found inside the facility. I've been there a year and never seen one, but I guess it happens. Obviously the bats are immediately removed if one is found.

[@dominiquehebert4903]

I don't find that surprising. We occasionally get a lost bat in the building I work in. Saw one personally one winter, poor little guy must've been snoozing and there was a gap somewhere and he saw light and crawled out to investigate and had some fun getting the attention of all the grad students working that evening by flying up and down the hall (it was really neat to see him flying in full light like that, rather than just a shadow). I think normally the bat(s) have roosted in an eave or something and just take a wrong turn trying to get back outside, not like they are living INSIDE the building in large numbers as that would be quite the health hazard with the guano.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

I am so glad she asked the bra question. I also wear a bra 24/7 because I’m uncomfortable without it. I have a super comfy bra that I wear at night, and then a less comfortable but still well-fitting, daytime bra.

[@yolomolo2736]

Big question for you if you read yt comments. The appendix is wildly unknown and was hypothesized for keeping good gut bacteria, however everyone doesn’t have the same organ in the same place. Some are tilted to the left, right, invert in the colon, etc. My question is that why is it in different positions and how dangerous is each one?

[@DianaEricJ]

We go through a LOT of sparkling water in my house. But with all of us being autistic and not liking the taste (or lack of taste) of water, it became a really great way to help the whole family hydrate. I did infused waters a lot before having my 3rd kid, but with his medical complexity that became too much to keep up with. So now we don’t buy soda, we limit juice, and the kids think sparkling water is the best ever!

[@Prabilastix]

For the person who asked the bra question, I used to wear my bra 24/7 and I don't think I have experienced any ill effects except for the impact on my self confidence. I would wear underwire bras because they made my boobs look nice and round and perky, which is not what they looked like outside of the bra wearing. I switched to non-underwired bra and as I got more comfortable with my boobs natural shape, I got more comfortable with my body and now I'm comfortable to go braless. For reference, I am in my 30s have double d boobs and they are not and have never been perky. I don't know if the person is experiencing the same body dysmorphia I was, but maybe someone reading this is and can find a glimmer of hope and work on accepting their body as it shows up for them ❤️

[@marcilk7534]

I was wondering if it had to do with the weight of large breasts. Mine are small, so I have no idea if large breasts are uncomfortable unsupported or not.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

for me stopping wearing wired or tight bras reduced my breast cyst and fibroid flares by like 90%

[@dempseydoodle2010]

I also wear a bra almost all the time. I have double D's and if they don't have support they get really uncomfortable. I stopped wearing underwire bras years ago and just use a compression sports bra so they aren't swinging around. It's 100% a size and movement thing and nothing is medically wrong.

[@I_am_Lauren]

@@marcilk7534 For me, mine hurt a little when unsupported. (36 E) The boob itself doesn't hurt but all that weight pulling at your skin and neck/shoulder pain from the weight aren't fun.

[@margaretbush]

That happens… especially if you’re younger then 18, I used to wear my bra in bed until I realized how comfortable it really is without it

[@omegafighters]

Question for next Q/A: How does Dr Mike feel about taking sponsorships from companies that commodify the personal data of his patients and viewers, often without their knowledge or consent?

[@ai965]

I feel like he personally should have a bigger issue with them because they sell so many BS supplements, "detoxes", and homeopathic remedies.

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

Yeah, basically all of the red flags with that sponsorship…🤨

[@popmasteralan5594]

Are you talking about this video’s sponsor?

[@VitaminDonbosco]

As an amateur Muay Thai competitor. Sparkling waters are a god send. It really helps when you mix them with electrolytes or BCAAs as a “healthy soda”

[@marielles7953]

Is that a Marabou mjölkchoklad schweizernöt(milk choclate swish nut) i see😍 No idea who or who anyone at Dicord found it, but it makes sense that Mike eat the whole thing. Its a swedish chocolate that is, according to many is so soft and just so good compared to many chocolates from around the world. Much love from a swedish fan🤗

[@FrenchhFriessss]

Thanks so much Mike, and also, if you’re trying to lose weight, what’s a good way to and how much exercise should I do as an 11 year old? I love these videos

[@destiny1666]

11 year old!!! His videos aren't pg, bro

[@lilliana.]

@@destiny1666they can watch what they want/are allowed to and his videos are clean

[@destiny1666]

@AverageHeli there's a time for everything 11 years old is too early but 13 to 14 is better

[@lilliana.]

@@destiny1666 your not their parent so stop trying to tell this kid what they can and can’t do or watch

[@lilliana.]

@@FunkeMunke_ yesss this person is just being stupid

[@redbaby814]

This is a great video. A lot of little tid bits of good information to know. Especially about the Plan B medication. Granted, I don't need that medication anymore as I have had to get my hysterectomy, but definitely good to know for my kids.

[@grilledoven]

5:09 ok didn’t have to call me out there

[@uncielodeamor]

Dr. M, you have to be the most adorable young man on KZbin. Along with all the amazing medical information you share inclusive of your humor. You are too cute😊

[@samueltukua3061]

paper is made of many interwoven fibers of cellulose. when you get a papercut, those fibers break and you end up with thousands of little microscopic splinters.

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

You brought back memories again of my grandfather. My mom recounted this story. My great-grandma used to make tons and tons of пельмени I believe by hand. Like make the dough and form them by hand one by one. And then my granddad would eat a ton like maybe 30 of them with lots and lots of vinegar. He loved vinegar. He kind of got me into it. But not really. If I have to choose: balsamic vinegar for life. Okay I've made it clear I'm Italian aswell. But yeah. It's been 8 years since he passed away. I miss him sometimes. I literally had teary eyed thinking about him last Friday. But at the same time, I've heard there's a new Russian ethnic store and they sell good frozen пельмени. Or else it's me, my mom and the пельмени mold thingy and kefir milk if my mom hadn't drunk it.

[@happiness839]

I googled pielmieni. It's similar to a Polish dumpling called uszka. I love Barszcz Czerwony z uszkami (Red Borscht with Uszka). :) what's cykcycy (not sure how to spell it)? The second dish that doctor Mike mentioned?

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

@@happiness839 pielmeni is often times eaten with either acid cream or vinegar. That's what he was referring to. Vinegar.

[@happiness839]

@@nikitatavernitilitvynova He's definitely a Slav then. Personally I'm not a fan of vinegar and I'm Polish. lol. Pickled herring is delicious though and it's marinated in a mix of vinegar and water.

[@_carnivore_joe1520]

@DoctorMike Why don't you do a video on "The Minnesota Coronary Experiment" and the truth about cholesterol? Its the most controlled study on the effects of cholesterol vs polyunsaturated fats like margarine, Crisco, corn, vegetable oils.. ect, ect. I'm sure your fans would like to hear your take on why the research results were buried for 40 years, and what the results were.

[@AdamG20]

sparkling water helped me quit Mountain Dew

[@alexexum6084]

On the pain issue: I recently fracture my radius bone near my elbow. When I went to the orthopedic doctor he asked if I wanted any pain meds. I said that Motrin was doing the trick. He looked at me weird for a second but then said ‘that’s great’. I’m sure he’s not used to hearing that. Haha.

[@xavier-z7z]

Comedic gold brother like always and learning a lot of information too! What a guy 😮. God bless to you and your family brother! Also God bless everyone in the comments and your families. Happy New Year!❤🙏🏽

[@kaeson359]

I was a cook for many years, and during that time my hands and the bottoms of my forearms were smooth as a baby cuz all the hair burns off all the time. I haven’t been in a kitchen in like a year and the hair on my hands still doesn’t really grow anymore. I’m curious what your thoughts are on prolonged nerve damage due to certain careers (like cooking) and how that affects our bodies in the long term.

[@jasonbrody1619]

9:51 Resume: Googling Skills.

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

Dr Mike did you get a Marabou chocolate bar? I’m so jealous as I’m from Sweden as well as Buffalo :) love Swedish chocolate ❤

[@EclecticBedlam]

I replaced soda with sparkling water about two years ago. It helped greatly. I haven't had soda, since.

[@coltoncj1]

As someone who struggled with acne for many years, diet will 100% affect breakouts. Smoking and alcohol will also have significant impacts on my skin. Would t necessarily say this is related to “gut health” but lifestyle habits in general will affect you skin.

[@Detsawm]

I'd be interested to know how Dr Mike thinks his medical practices/behaviours/treatment suggestions would change if he worked in a country like the UK and doesn't have to worry about the patients finances

[@Jmg5594]

That’s really interesting!

[@DefensorFortis]

Can you do an episode where you read the inserts from the flu vaccine or antibiotics and other common medications and explain the side effects and all of the ingredients and other medical mystery to us? I've never had a doctor do that for me. Thank you.

[@gaming4days78]

1:39 Who is that swedish Discord legend? I think that is a Marabou Schweizernöt.

[@J1bread]

Såg också att det var Marabou😆

[@gaming4days78]

@@J1bread Fattar varför han inte kunde sluta äta den.😆

[@jacquelynallen488]

I agree with the paper cut hitting more. The surface of the paper is thin and sharp and cuts deeper. Plus salty palms.

[@austinhudson667]

That dust in the bloodstream answer is probably one of the funniest but realest answers.

[@KirssarGames]

Be aware of the composition of candles if you wanna use them indoors. Scented candles are great but many of them are made out of parafin wax (petroleum derivate) and they're probably not great for burning inside a home. Look for Honey wax or soy based candles! If they're not labeled a good trick to distinguish them is looking at the color. Parafin is white and you can get really bright colors with it when mixed with colorants, while soy and bees wax have a natural yellowish color so you get less saturated tones with them 😄 Hope this is helpfull in any way

[@AMinnie]

Maybe it’s in my head, and I love sparkling water, but I do feel like it doesn’t refresh me the way normal water does. It does make me feel less full quicker because I burp a lot. Sometimes that a bad thing for me because I can over eat. But it’ll never surrender it. 😏

[@leeroydaanknz5064]

For me it's the exact opposite. I get stomach aches from silent water

[@kellyalves756]

I feel like sparkling water is slightly more quenchy. I think it’s a flavor thing. I do know if I am feeling “ off” a couple glasses of plain still water is best.

[@hannah2729]

i usually prefer sparkling water but i only drink still water when exercising because i can drink more at a time

[@Vplaytg]

Mike: Highly Educated individual and a Family Doctor. Also Mike: "IS A FLY AN ANIMAL?"

[@annfrost3323]

A fly is an animal. It is not a vegetable or a mineral. Humans are animals too. Fly is an insect not a mammal.

[@Vplaytg]

@@annfrost3323 exactly, tell that to mike

[@kimbrey65]

The burn degrees was a very good explanation. Thank you very much.

[@Renotrigger]

I don't know if you know this Dr. Mike, but your lighting, reflecting off your glasses give you purple (my monitor) eye shadow. Not really a bad thing. Love the content. Thank you for the knowledge.