How “Health Gurus” Trick You ft Gary Brecka

[@yashtrivedi2717]

Dr. Mike should start a TV show to bust all of these medical misinformation on weekly basis...! Edit: This is a compliment, calm down people. I don't want him to go for TV either, he's doing well on YT where he can make his own creative decisions..!

[@iNanieke]

Agree!!

[@ignitiongaming136]

I agree with that

[@yolandiehamilton1607]

I'd love to see Docs take on functional medical practitioners. They love talking about how the medical education system doesn't teach doctors about the body's functions. 😂

[@sessionshannah]

Agreed

[@CreativeSteve69]

I 100% agree on this. I efently would tune in each week.

[@thenachocheeseburger9637]

All the doctors lived in peace on social media, but then the health Guru nation attacked...

[@jadetimer]

lol

[@chae226]

Only Doctor Mike, Master of Medically-accurate Medical Facts can stop them; but when the world needed him most, Bear the Giant Pup asked to go for a walk.

[@lauralove528]

Hen huh?

[@rvdb7363]

​@@lauralove528reference to Avatar: The Last Airbender

[@marcwilliams5051]

Sings secret tunnel when checking someone’s prostate😂

[@erika-chan7599]

I have arthritis rheumatoid for almost 18 years. Meds only gave me drugs and drugs and I was never getting better. I had insomnia, depression and a lot of side effects caused by medication. After watching Gary Brecka on diary of CEO, I tested for B12 and vitamin D. Bingo! I was deficient in these vitamins. No doctor ever cared about that. After supplemented I was incredibly better: better sleep, mood, energy…I also follow his breathing exercises, cold shower, morning sun, regular exercises, health diet (no processed food, conscious about vitamins and nutrients ). . I finally feel better and I don’t need expensive medication anymore, just the cheap ones in lower doses. In all my 18 years of chronic disease, no doctor has ever told me I could change that much with only changes of habits.

[@oftankoftan]

that's weird because B and D is the first thing my doctor looked for.

[@Error0601]

Yeah you must have had some really bad Drs. Vitamin deficiency especially D and B are like the first thing they test for.

[@acidxreptile5081]

​@Error0601 not all doctors are the same, true lol

[@JerryGarciaPOBox]

​@@oftankoftansame. Only thing sometimes. Missed everything but B + D

[@JacobpoppaWoody]

Did you need a doctor to tell you to eat like an adult?

[@josephburgess3972]

Do a story on hospitals and doctors getting kickbacks from corporate pharmaceutical companies on pushing certain meds, too.

[@slax4884]

Why would he open himself up to not being invited anymore for high paying speeches

[@josephburgess3972]

@@slax4884 Is he ever invited to speak at them?

[@ProdSwelly]

Sometimes they just want you to think basic health care isn’t good and dangerous rather depend on the pill

[@schwifty733]

I notice he didn’t pin your comment… he’s hardly gonna criticise the drugs he just subliminally pushed in this very video

[@margodphd]

It's not his place to speak,he should invite someone from the lobbyism/pharma side. Pushing products is most abundant in different specialties, especially orthopedic surgery.

[@bubblegumbunny]

"Being unafraid to say 'I don't know' is the mark of a true medical expert" THANK YOU, PREACH IT!!!!

[@tlihdsnm26947]

This seems a big issue these days. It seems more about sounding confident no matter what rubbish is coming out. Who needs to answer a question if you can confidently talk about something else and pretend that's an answer. It's really annoying. But it works doesn't it? That's the most disturbing thing

[@thefloridaredneck]

Haha. The same people saying "yes preach" are the same people that would loose your mind if a mechanic said sorry we are not sure yet so we are going to try this...

[@RECTALBURRITO]

I'm pretty sure Dana White is going to die of a heart attack or stroke. He's wound up a bit too tight. I love MMA but Dana is no doctor.

[@Moose92411]

That’s one of my foremost flags indicating a competent and capable professional!

[@GastNdorf]

Yeah at the same time he idolizes Fauci who says things like "I am the science" when questioned about things so everyone has their bias

[@DrmicahPittman]

I’m a doctor myself and I really appreciate you sharing this. You need to use your voice to really push this point home. All these health gurus are just researchers and marketers. I was telling my wife they have no repercussions if their advice goes bad for a patient they’re just pushing products and making money.

[@Adam-rz4xc]

Dr's push unhealthy things all the time. They also throw medicine at symptoms instead of finding the root cause of illness. What repercussions do you Dr's have?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks Dr Mike for starting to address this issue. It drives me crazy to see so much confusing and misleading info out on social media right now. It’s even gotten into eyecare, sadly.

[@transcendentmj]

ngl, i had a good laugh at that woman who was claiming that i could cure my near sightedness and astigmatism with meditation and essential oils. but i feel bad for the people who fall for it and let her steal their money

[@Grammichal]

@@transcendentmj As I read your comment another vision cure” ad came on. One says “Your eyes have nothing to do your vision problems.” Well… I’m a layperson but I know my myopia involves misshapen eyeballs…

[@barnacleboi2595]

​@mathlanlumley328 Natural selection lives on. The smart take advantage of the dumb. Its the law of nature and it will never go away as long as life forms exist.

[@hellish....]

@@barnacleboi2595hey sometimes dumb take advantage of dumb too!

[@mattrose99]

Wait so u mean I can stop staring directly into the sun to improve my vision? /j

[@fricki1997]

I really think it's time we let the people that make these claims be held legally responsible for them. Both in practise and on social media.

[@Freakazoid12345]

I can't see the reply to your comment. That's interesting.

[@MaiTai16]

Not just medical claims.

[@gabor6259]

What about freedom of speech?

[@fricki1997]

@@gabor6259 What about it? Your own freedom ends where that of another human begins, it's not infinite and detached from moral and social law.

[@SuitedSpy]

Making unfounded health benefit claims is illegal here in Sweden, but most importantly enforced by a designated government body akin to FDA.

[@marianacabral8659]

Thank for your service Mike! Please continue to do this work, it's more and more needed. Misiformation seems to be reaching epidemic levels, it is SO SCARY!

[@MP-wy3hp]

Mainstream pharmacy funded doctors are terrified of guys like Brecka, and it shows.

[@wallacelab]

I LOVE these kind of videos. PLEASE do more like these. Misinformation on social media is out of control

[@alfatemycats]

I know far too many people who are reasonably smart, educated folks, but will still share health guru nonsense. It's alarming.

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

Because we can't be educated in everything, and a lot of us don't think about how we learn or believe sruffm

[@erikn.7540]

A couple friends of mine fell into this rabbit hole during Covid. Oddly enough, some previously very anti-vax family members stopped talking about being anti-vax during covid (and all got vaxxed as soon as it was available) You win some you lose some, I guess?

[@jenjencurls]

It’s because they pray on the vulnerable. Everyone has their insecurities and issues. No matter how smart or educated, they are still human. These gurus use scientific words and partly true statements, and twist them and exaggerate them to manipulate people. And people have hope that it works. Deep down they may know is BS, but they are just hoping the quick fix/miracle cure works. They may also be desperate. People who suffer from chronic pain, hearing there’s a cure for their headaches it’s music to their ears. They would try anything at that point, because everything else they tried didn’t work, so they are desperately hoping it works. These gurus are despicable for manipulating the most vulnerable to make money.

[@theclockmax]

No matter how smart, people are easily influenced

[@dualbringer9032]

You know. There is a pattern I have been noticing. One of the patterns I notice about health guru is that it seems that they love to specify a reason for a certain incident, such as "headache? It is because of X" (let's say low sodium). These are not something that can be easily and consciously noticed.

[@RyanHoguePassiveIncome]

Do a video on Remdesivir and vents for COVID patients! Would love to hear your thoughts

[@derpyball]

as someone who gets occular migraines i can 1000% say it's most likely not bc of a "sodium deficiency"

[@jessicapermadi6340]

Hi,, I think my partner often gets these kind of migraines - is therr anything you do that you find helpful??

[@vectorwolf]

For me... take an Aleve, drink a bunch of water, and go nap for half an hour. I feel like taking a couple of magnesium supplements helps too but I have no idea if it's addressing a problem or it's just placebo effect. I suppose it doesn't hurt, most people are kind of magnesium deficient anyway.

[@derpyball]

@@vectorwolf my eye doctor is wanting to put me in mini prisms first as those seemed to help

[@derpyball]

@@jessicapermadi6340 i don't unfortunately. i would follow up with a family medicine or eye doctor and bring up these concerns

[@lindsaybeaton1076]

I live with chronic migraine and I about saw red when that part played. My dude, if salt could cure my unrelenting daily pain of the last 26 years I'd have bought out the pink Himalayan salt industry years ago. Infuriating.

[@AP-qd2cm]

I came across him a couple of weeks ago and it sounded convincing but thanks to Dr. Mike I heard that "sales pitch" loud and clear. He actually claimed he would make us into a super human with his genetic testing. Thank you Dr. Mike

[@culturevulturepapi8948]

but you fell for the sales pitch of a commercial TV doctor who loves being famous 😂

[@tonysaenz]

You’re wrong, go do your own research. You are capable.

[@SuperiorEvolution]

What you have failed to talk about around Gary is that he mentions many times that he has a team of Doctors in his organization. As well as the many Doctors that are confirming what he is saying. Can you do a video discrediting those Doctors that back up what Gary is saying?

[@joeyhomewood]

Unfortunately the medical field is run by insurance companies and pharma companies because it is BIG business. And if your doctor doesn't subscribe to the 'Standard of Care' that was created by insurance and pharma, they can be sued and held liable. It's a tough position for a doctor to be in. And often the standard of care is ‘keep doing what you’re doing but also take this drug’. It leaves patients feeling that they’re not being heard and that they do not have options. And to make matters worse, MDs have very little nutrition and lifestyle training, which is the root of where most disease comes from. Our healthcare system is almost 100% reactive and not focused on preventative treatment The ‘gray area’ as you refer to it is growing exponentially bc of this.. people want health experts, not drug dealers. And so too often we look to ‘IKA’s for alternative / natural solutions

[@joeyhomewood]

💯

[@joellevine970]

Very well said

[@roberthughes4829]

Boom there it is

[@ebcrypto1672]

Exactly. Well said

[@drstevefonso]

really well articulated.

[@casiclark8730]

I’m so thankful for Dr. Mike’s videos. If anything, his videos have prompted me to establish a general practitioner. Also his videos have given me confidence to call the doctor when I’m having symptoms and ask questions. I’m a person that NEVER wanted to bother the doctor, to the point that I became dangerously ill in the past. But now I am now realizing it is OKAY and preferred to call and ask, and to be my own health advocate. Thank you Dr. Mike!

[@Martinidog]

Geez Mike, I’ve been watching you for many years and was enjoying this video when I dipped into the comments and wow. Keep doing your best work, its shocking how many people are saying up is down. Yes the health system does need to do a better job, but attacking individuals as “fake” etc is counterproductive. As Naomi Klein put it, they get the facts wrong but the feelings right. We have an uphill battle to climb ahead of us.

[@DubberssMcgee]

I mean if people push bunk information they should be called out for it. If someone is selling snake oil as a cure all I would hope you would understand that is a bad thing that needs to be addressed.

[@natashaobrien3106]

I've saved so much money and time since watching your videos because I can recognize all the scams now and as soon as I see them I swiftly move on. Thanks for fighting the good fight!

[@SantaSmiles]

Such a great comment! Fully agree! More people should watch Dr. Mike!

[@peterhorak3602]

You are in good hands with big Pharma

[@almokhber]

whenever someone says: "I promise I am not a scammer" it means they are!😆 otherwise they wouldn't need to say that

[@gary8653]

So you have a habit of believing everything then, including this pill pusher!

[@luxuryseaviewvillas6744]

what if i told you that Dr. Mike is just as big a scam as them?

[@PaulGreeneofficial]

The best line here is doctors have dedicated their lives to the art of healing people 😂

[@thoughtcriminal5655]

Absolutely laughable isn't it?

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

They mostly don’t heal, they manage chronic conditions.

[@somemedic8482]

Thank you Dr Mike for exposing these IKAs, coming from an internist. You articulated everything so well. I literally feel like choking everytime i listen to that guy talk.

[@dirkdisselpuff7938]

Selling a Solution requires a Problem. Creating a Problem that has a Tiny Truth in it provides fertile Ground. These Gurus create a Logic Loop that when you are caught in it provide a Safe Place for their Fears because it Is all about shifting Fears. Hope you have a big vomit Bucket Handy. Be healthy.

[@BombshElle_7]

Your last sentence is hilarious 😂

[@YankeeDoodle2]

Gary is definitely more reputable than Mike

[@ZAM627]

These fake doctors need to be held accountable

[@RedLoopster]

I don't see how that would work. They make broad statements and legally shield themselves with disclaimers. And there's always more gurus to take their place. The only way to battle this is informing people how these scams work and why they work. Sadly there will always be desperate people in desperate situations who will cling to these scams as their only last hope. Same way financial scams work

[@notyourdamnbusiness8795]

if we try to make the world idiot proof the world will just create a better idiot. and this guy isnt a fake doctor.....he is no doctor, period. if people fall for a dude who describes himself as human biologist and bio hacker, and for a company in which Grand scam Cardone is involved.....they are beyond saving and not deserving of empathy.

[@Freakazoid12345]

What do you think about companies not being legally liable for side-effects related to Covid vaccines?

[@bobbiross272]

@@Freakazoid12345this comment right here these people were right I’m still not vaccinated

[@cheyhey2170]

@@Freakazoid12345 rare side-effects of proven to work medicine? idk man, thats a bit different dont you think?

[@rural2684]

If you’ve ever listened to any of Gary Brecka’s podcasts, his big thing is genetic mutations and supplementation with folate and b12 to help methylation. Avoiding folic acid and processed food, eating organic food, cold plunges/sauna and sunlight. Literally told Joe on the biggest podcast in the world that “you don’t need to buy any of my products to follow my protocol”. I think what he’s doing is great work unlike plenty of doctors who want to put you on every medicine in the book

[@JaydonRose]

Agreed 👍🏼

[@obinneji]

Lmao you needed a Guru to tell you to eat healthy and get outside? My mom could have told you that in 1992

[@Justayoutubee12]

Don’t trust doctors anymore, not their fault. They’re apart of a broken system far beyond their ability to change it. They know to treat symptoms instead of addressing the underlying issue

[@YankeeDoodle2]

​@@obinneji No doctor today would do that

[@crazymike7883]

As soon as I herd the migrain thing I would have walked away. My family has a history of migraines. My great grandfather was on some serious pain killers before he died because he had a constant migraine. I even went for testing and they scanned my head multiple times because they wanted to make sure it wasn't a clot or something (which it wasnt) so then they hooked me up to a brain wave imagining machine while I was having one. After 10 minutes of a 45 minute procedure the doctor comes in and gave me something for the head ache. And after I slept for about 30 minutes because it was that bad he showed me why he canceled it early. It looked like a rave was going on in my brain and he said it was rare but really untreatable. That really the only thing we could do is treat the symptoms as they happen. Also I know somepeople when they hear migraine they are going to think "oh its just a headache" no its way worse than that. I get super sensitive to hot and cold, movement of my own body is difficult. All of my senses start going haywire like I can see sound and taste air. I also get a fever not a duper high fever but a fever. And I can even get uncontrollable shakes from it like I'm am hypothermic. So I would have laughed in this dudes face and said "you think salts going to fix that? Get real." And moved on

[@tawnyprovince-ward2353]

Women in my family have genetic migraines I just blank face when people are like oh do this and this. No absolutely not doesn’t work.

[@BombshElle_7]

I'm so sorry you and your entire family go through this! 😢

[@cuturbs]

Wow, dude that's horrible. I'm nowhere near the medical field, but based on your description, it sounds like you have something called "cluster headache". A friend's father does have this cluster headache and the only thing he found that helped the symptons, since it has no cure, was pure oxygen inhalation a couple minutes per week. You could talk to your doctor and see what he thinks about it. Godspeed for you.

[@Moon_x_sun]

Damn so sorry for you :/ my dad gets migranes and its definetly not the same as a regular or even just a bad headache. Its a different thing sure its pain in the head but it doesnt do the same as a regular headache. I dont understand people who Think that it is ‘just’ a headache :/

[@crazymike7883]

@@cuturbs thank you very much. And cluster headaches and migraines are technically the same thing. Migraines though we're originally written as a "woman's only" condition based around the menstrual cycle. On paper my headaches are classified as clusters but calling them migraines means more people will understand what sort of level I'm dealing with. But yes even for not being a doctor you hit the nail on the head. And there has been some shift recently with treatment and categorization of cluster headaches stearing it away from being gender dividing disorders and realizing women can get them as well. And I was also told about the pure oxygen treatments. But of course my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it... but they will pay for pain killers that I use maybe once or twice a month.. so there is that I guess.

[@rayactions]

It really is heartbreaking because its not just about taking people's money, which in itself is bad, especially if they are struggling financially but it also affects them mentally or physically. Because it's not as simple as, it's their choice to take it so I'm not liable when you are feeding on people's fear or desperation especially with issues that are chronic. I love that you're shedding light back on those that are accountable. Thank you for the great video 🎉

[@PhonkEcho]

These fake doctors take a seeds of truth (medical information) and plant a forest of bullsh*t (sell fake products)

[@kelvinyu339]

Dana White has more wealth than most and there is no doubt he went the standard route in healthcare and ended up lost and with a glut of symptom management drugs.

[@ImranAhmed-rd3zm]

don't talk about taking people's ask yourself why pharma is the biggest money-generating profit-centric industry after the weapons industry ?? that should answer most of your questions and help you connect the dots.

[@jacobeberhart7739]

You should listen to your own advice. The person your praising is part of the problem. The last few years has shown that. They have taken many lives and destroyed them. So make sure you look at this guy on the channel. Common sense. Don't be fooled by this big pharma doctor who definitely gets kick backs from the pharmaceutical industry

[@mbhftw]

One of Gary's biggest talking points is the a percentage of people not being able to methylate certain things. Then recommending after testing taking certain amino acids that can help the body process things it has trouble processing. Why are Dr's avoiding supplements like Nitric Oxide (L Arginine) that is a known Vasodilator or Trimethylglycine and going right into prescribing angiotensin receptor blockers?

[@DustinJohnsonPC]

Gary is taking a very shallow look at methylation. Any good functional medicine doctor would have moved past this 10 years ago. It's mostly marketing with a grain of truth. But since most people still don't know what functional medicine is, how are they to know?

[@blog4getadream]

Because that is what they are trained to do. "Manage health" not actually curing or getting to the root cause.

[@bigdilf8297]

Why would he bring that up?? He's tryna do a hit piece

[@aramhelvajian1529]

NO is known to have a very short half-life, and has very severe side effects including hemorrhage.. having such short half-life with several side effects means the patient may be prone to be overdosed and ARBs and ACE inhibitors are much safer medications, and most of them are long-acting

[@notaras1985]

​@@aramhelvajian1529saying that supplementing aminoacids causes hemorrhage is ridiculous fear mongering

[@Don_Ratski]

I said once, and I'll say it again. Critiquing Dr. Oz gives me more pleasure than it should as a Pennsylvanian.

[@Soljarag5]

And look who you got instead lol

[@Don_Ratski]

@@Soljarag5 could be worse. At least Fetterman is actually a Pennsylvanian and isn't a medical charlatan.

[@dukerollo1116]

Could be worse? Fettermen doesnt have a brain. I feel bad for him

[@josephburgess3972]

One of the worst plagues in the modern world are doctors who are influenced by their politics instead of treating their patients. The past few years are very revealing of this hive mind mentality, and shows that even the most trained are influenced by their own emotions or the "I can't be wrong" ideology.

[@trayolphia5756]

Brilliant meme from a while ago - Star Trek original series - on the bridge Kirk - “bones, when will Covid be over?” McCoy - “dammit Jim I’m a doctor not a politician”

[@jo.ro1233]

I only watched the first minute and when I saw him using Donald Trump in the opening comment, it told me everything that comes from "Dr. Mike's" mouth is going to be liberal propaganda. I find it funny how certain ones have such a distaste for our former President, but yet didn't and still don't have a problem with push the vaccine that "Operation Warpspeed" helped to create. MD's, pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies are not the saviors to our health conditions, they are the worst to suffer with IKA ideology.

[@waynejetski9664]

So true.

[@nv9811]

I believe that Dr. Ken Berry is absolutely 100% honest and up-to-date with all medical science and research..

[@dez6278]

Is that sarcasm? I can't tell.

[@pamelamays4186]

My Mom who was an RN detested Dr. Oz. She called him a "quack".

[@plwadodveeefdv]

Tbf a lot of RN's are quacks too 😂

[@Mushroom-gv5rw]

the irony of being served a v-shred ad at the end of this video 😂

[@emanuelgonzalez7213]

He doesnt get to control the youtube ads, only how many there are

[@mariezurie7828]

Unfortunately YT controls that and knowingly allows Fake stuff because it makes $$ for YR.

[@culturevulturepapi8948]

​@@emanuelgonzalez7213he's a grifter 😂 hes an actor

[@emanuelgonzalez7213]

@@culturevulturepapi8948 who is?

[@culturevulturepapi8948]

@@emanuelgonzalez7213 this Dr mike 🤣 he's an actor, acting out his scripts..... he's very good but an actor..... for the sheeple its for the people that watch TV, think xfactor is amazing and watch shows like love island.....mainstream goons

[@achalmers]

I 100% agree with everything Gary Brecka says, and with what Dana White said about doctors.

[@TitoManongTV]

Saying we don't know is so underrated nowadays. As a physical therapist I have limited medical knowledge and I often say I don't know and you should check with your physician.. love this video..

[@solesuna]

One of the reasons I‘m really happy with my new GP is that she tells me point blank if she isn‘t an expert in something and sends me to a specialist that is. After 10+ years of doctors just doing nothing or telling me I‘m imagining things she told me after two months of trying some things, that everything she can do in good faith she did and anything further she would like to send me to an gastroenterologist. And thank good she did. They found two things that are treatable and I‘m already much better.

[@GmmBeast]

People are becoming less and less comfortable with being wrong or not having all the knowledge. It's hard for me to admit I'm wrong sometimes, not because I need to be right but because I then feel stupid and like an idiot. That stems from childhood trauma, but I'm working on it. But we need to be comfortable with not knowing or not having the answers to everything.

[@laxminarayanbhandari855]

​@@solesunaNice one you've got. Happy for ya

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

Yet I have a PT who insist my doctor is wrong and won’t give me exercises to help engage my glutes and gluteus medius because she’s right …it’s not my lumbar disc disease since 23 years old, but the mild hip arthritis. Ugh!

[@thebrenizers]

My wife is doing a medical research project right now and the medical intervention she has been studying, it turns out, has very little effect. She was bummed but I reminded her that it is crucial and way too widely ignored to put out studies that say "It turns out this doesn't do anything."@@GmmBeast

[@andrewtischler9385]

This was a good clip - good level of language, engagement and truly instructive. Proper engagement on specious claims that is truly useful, especially for the layperson. Thank you. If/when the bogus cease & desist demand / lawsuit(s) are filed, please know that people will see right through it and really value you providing true, professional advice.

[@billythekid2215]

@Dr. Mike I appreciate your feedback towards Gary Brecka and his contribution towards healthcare. I have taken his advice with sunlight, breathwork, grounding, vitamin D3, berberine, red yeast rice, curcumin, ice baths, sauna, low carb diet, hydrogen water, baja gold mineral water, etc. Im not not any beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and lost 42 pounds. My trigylcerides have went from , 178 to 76, A1C 6.5 to 4.9 and total cholesterol from 278 to 186. Instead of bashing someone and claiming they are IKA's maybe correct the inaccurate comments along with praise. His teachings have dramatically changed my life. I believe you are concerned he is attacking modern medicine and big pharma and you dont appreciate the pushback. Proof is in the pudding and my pudding is a great, healthy life thanks to Gary.

[@jessemiller3108]

I just started listening to Gary, so I have no loyalty to the guy, but this video was just a hit piece. And not a good one...

[@oppsendless3814]

Lol. How exactly do you think things like grounding make any scientific sense?

[@jakehero95]

​@@oppsendless3814 do you actually want an explanation? Healthy skepticism is good but it's important to not shut things down just cuz they don't immediately make sense to us. There isn't enough research yet but early results are promising, I've seen possible benefits to ppl personally just can't do all the tests to make sure myself. I was extremely skeptical till I saw that. I appreciate Dr. Mike but some of his takes here were somewhat misleading and biased.

[@EllaGreenn]

He even has the opposite of the Covid misinformation warning on this video. It would almost be funny if he wasn't leading people away from healthy lives with this obvious marketing video. Disgraceful. Last video I've ever watched of this salesman doctor.

[@JaydonRose]

I trust Gary has his ❤heart in the right place. Is he selling stuff... sure he is, but he's helping lots of people for FREEEEEEE 😊🫡

[@scatterbrainedstation8985]

Hey Doctor Mike, I would appreciate a video similar to this on Naturopathic Medicine!!! My girlfriend survived a terrible car accident and has a TBI and numerous problems from that. She uses devices like a Cefaly and Beamer. She also uses medications like Ubrelvy, Trazadone for sleep, and Qlipta. I'm skeptical of the naturopathic medicine but she had tried everything traditional medicine could offer and now is doing the powders she's recommended by her Naturopath. I would love to have more professional insight as in all my research I get mixed reviews.

[@dirkdisselpuff7938]

That Sounds utterly horrible. Not able to sleep Is brutal and from own experience when i failed to Split a Mountain with my Head and got a thank you Note in form of Hole in my Head for my Shennanigans, i can state proper Medicine and proper Doctors are the way to go. The Most Importamt Part for me was Not to do my own Research and listen to my Doctors and have Patience and the will to Stick to a Plan. Thank you for making me look at Naturopahic Medicine, your girlfriend must be in a very Bad Place to Take Advice from that Viper Nest. Medicine Is one Thing having a Sleep Routine Is something else. From one random Person to another there Is never a perfect Solution Just one you can or this Case your Girlfriend can exist with, the living Part comes later. Have Strenght

[@karlaorourke7554]

As someone who wakes up with headaches and neck pain, I can tell you it's not from a deficiency is Himalayan salt (LOL) it's because i clench my teeth at night due to stress. My dentist recommended a $35 night guard. Problem solved.

[@EsoteriaHealing]

Stress management will help too! Wishing you healing and relaxation! ❤

[@johnnyk2305]

I have a night guard and went low carb from a standard diet and started to have headaches I did some research and increased my sodium and in a few days my headaches went away. It helped and worked. I still use my mouth guard to save my teeth 😁

[@trentc6069]

I somewhat agree with this, but when we have pharmaceutical companies with quote" scientist experts preventing people from truly getting well and keeping patients on their medications, I don't think the medical community has our best interest.

[@reconsoldier135]

Thank you for everything you do Dr Mike, I’m so sick of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories dictating the discussion of basically everything at this point

[@dreamfyre1811]

Not all kinds of treatment are applicable or even working for everyone. Thank you Dr. Mike for calling out these IKA 'gurus' preying on ppl who are mistreated by the poor healthcare system

[@tobinkern5389]

Honest question... how is encouraging people to use nature around them to do things like get good sleep, eat protein, exercise, and utilize the human biology to help treat root causes instead of paying money to big pharma... how is that preying?

[@ericrollings]

After watching Gary’s content I went keto, started taking TMG and a methylated multi vitamin and eating fermented foods daily (kimchi and pickles ). After a couple months my BP is lower, I am completely off of Zoloft, my blood work is the best it’s been in 20 years and I feel great. I hope to come off of BP meds this year under doctor’s supervision. I’m 51 and I have never had a doctor discuss with me how to possibly come off medication. Dr Mike, you seem to have a love for helping others. I appreciate your concern. But I’m torn. If such simple tweaks could help so much, why have doctors informed me?

[@happyaeris5834]

any Doctors to comment here??

[@danielgray1874]

I want this answer as well!

[@kirstenvaughn4717]

I found Gary a few months ago, and I don’t blindly believe everything he says but figured some things were worth a try. while seeing a neurologist for debilitating migraines (every 7-9) days, I tried the salt trick he mentioned. while it doesn’t cure my migraines, it has, to this point, extended the time between them (10-13 days). So dropping a pinch or two of fancy salt in the water I’m already drinking in the mornings isn’t a huge deal to me, it also helps me not feel bloated. My Dr is on board with it since more pain free days is the goal. Also I’ve been deficient and taking B12 for years with no change in my lab work so I tried the type he suggested as well, and I now have enough energy at the end of the day to cook dinner when I get home from work.

[@beaver4167]

@@kirstenvaughn4717 He is telling you basic things that are true for some people to make you have trusts in him so you can buy his products he says things like breathe more and be calmer more and that will help you with headaches like duh if you are calmer you will have less stress which would lead to less headaches

[@mackenzie1845]

I'm so glad you talked about depression and "chemical imbalance" theory being outdated because I still see this so much, even from mental health advocates/people WITH depression and it bugs me so badly for some reason lol

[@galvanizedgnome]

Dr Mike is gonna cry when trump wins.

[@ottob.884]

@@galvanizedgnomehaha. Yup dr Mike is a lib.

[@Know_Your_Enemy42]

@@galvanizedgnome😂😂 pathetic.

[@BronzSuru]

One of the main reasons why this Gary guys gets people with his BS is because he starts every statement with a fact proven by science and then follows it with his BS. This makes people a lot more likely to believe what he says as truth. It's despicable.

[@GOKULvenu-y5t]

Thanks for sharing this Dr. Mike. I come across so much content and now that I’m off social media (except watching KZbin on TV), I’m safe from all these extravagant claims! 😅

[@impoisonivy88]

Thank you! One size does NOT fit all. In clothes or health-care. I have lost so much faith in the medical community the way I get treated. Health-care does need to be personalized and individualized. It needs to stop being about profit and propaganda. It needs to go back to being about helping people live their best lives.

[@plantern4590]

whenever i see or hear one of these "health gurus" the first question that comes to mind is "are they a licensed medical doctor?" next to that is "whats their history? their accolades?" you can never be too safe in the internet

[@cindibalcombalcom9724]

3rd leading cause of death are medical mistakes by licensed Doctors! That’s the history

[@LisbonLadd]

Yeah because a degree means someone is instantly credible. Don't be a 🐑

[@codydavis3100]

More credibility than the one without ​@@LisbonLadd

[@xoneninja2339]

I did the sea salt sole and it changed my life. No more headaches!!

[@MohamedHassan-ji1gp]

Thank you Dr Mike. As a student paramedic I find this to be very informative and eye opening.

[@CanYouHandleThis]

Ok but how has Dana got in such good shape and improved all his stats on the charts?

[@peterhorak3602]

Dr.Mike brushes that fact off by saying he just started eating better and get more sleep etc. instead of admitting that Gary imposed all these changes, performed tests, gave appropriate supplementation etc. while Dana’s regular doctors only prescribed more and more drugs over the years.

[@questionmark8046]

Trt

[@elwoodberg960]

Yes and dana is a multimillionaire I would think he had the best doctors at the time. Gary was just on the joe rogan experience I would highly suggest listening to it.

[@elwoodberg960]

On Spotify

[@yasirfinkenthal2265]

@@elwoodberg960Dana said out of all the doctors he went to, none of them could help. Gary was the only was that was able to help him improve in all of the areas of his health issues. Not about the money at all

[@Kerri-50]

Dr.Mike. You are SO GOOD! Thank you.

[@redbaby814]

This reminds me of all the short videos I'm seeing on social media relating every little symptom to ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. Gurus and influencers are grabbing something that is common to everyone, such as the mid-afternoon dip explained in your video, and then relating it to their product they are trying to sell.

[@LinnieCat]

This! And then it’s a video of someone forgetting to close the cabinet doors and it says something like “a day of living with adhd!” 🫠

[@Vonononie]

Yep a few years back it was everyone diagnosing themselves with OCD just because they like to have organised bookcases. Not that they have debilitating repetitive actions and thoughts. I guess ADHD is the next ‘trend’

[@niki_0107]

​@@Vonononiethese people really grind my gears. I have adhd, severe enough that I could probably get disability benefits. I'm completely non-functional without my ritalin. it's not cool or quirky to have adhd, it's a condition that makes life extremely difficult. before I finally got the help I needed, I WANTED to have adhd, but not because I thought it was cool - having adhd meant the symptoms ruining my life were treatable.

[@healthfitness9300]

Only 3 minutes in but wanted to share a very recent experience. A month ago my son was sick so took him to an urgent care to get checked out. We were away from home, otherwise would have gone to his regular pediatrician. Anyhow, the urgent care doc prescribed mometasone. Pharmacy worker where we went said it was going to cost something like $65 after insurance, but that we could just get Nasonex on the aisle shelf right behind us for $19. The worker verified with the pharmacist that what was prescribed was exactly the same as Nasonex, including the amount per spray. Out of curiosity, I asked how much it would have been without insurance: $135. Unbelievable that a doctor would try to stick us with a $135 prescription for Nasonex that only costs $19. So, just on the topic of trust... "snake oil salesmen" and all that. Doctors are not perfect or fully trustworthy, either.

[@Weebit13]

Doctors are not experts in everyone's individual insurance. So the doctor that gave you that prescription didn't know how much or how little your insurance was going to pay. Could they have advised you of the other option? absolutely but don't blame them for not knowing what your insurance does or does not cover.

[@ccmusic2249]

​@@Weebit13Cop-out. My RN relative tells me all the generics and cheaper equivalents. If they can do that, then an MD, who is supposed to he more qualified and doing everything in the patient's best interest, can go the extra mile on med prices and alternatives.

[@melintir]

The fact that the medicine has already a generic version/brand means is an old medicine which patent has already expired. The doctor may just be not familiar with the generic version so they just prescribed the brand that they're familiar with for years.

[@healthfitness9300]

@@Weebit13 I do not expect them to be experts in all insurance which is why I pointed out the price being $135 BEFORE insurance was applied, not after. No excuse for a professional to prescribe $135 base price mometasone which is the exact same thing as $19 Nasonex. Even the pharmacy technician (or maybe she was a cashier) knew that they were exactly the same and confirmed it with the pharmacist in front of me. But a doctor does not know this? There are some things not right with our medical system in the US, this is definitely one of them.

[@healthfitness9300]

@@melintir Mometasome is the chemical name. Same exact stuff. The doctor tried to sell it for $135 when it's OTC for $19. That would be like selling acetaminophen for $135 when they could have just said to pickup a bottle of Tylenol for $20.

[@briangallagher6624]

I love it when a doctor talks about the spreading of misinformation. So ironic.

[@sergiojasierzurbanoperez4555]

Atual health system in US is a circus. A triangle between insurance, farmacies and hospital. Medicine just provide pills and treatments for the condition but not looking to fix the problem in the root.

[@needforgains24]

$$$

[@RenaMalikMD]

This is so frightening!

[@FirstNameLastName-okayyoutube]

Its worse given Dr Mike has given misinformation by accident as well. It just comes down to doubting all sources and like he says you cant be sure until a lot of time has gone by studying it.

[@CreakyBlinder]

you're a legend Mike, these health guru's drive me insane

[@AlexBooster]

I can't applaud this video ENOUGH! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@HotGardenTalk]

I'm so glad you've made this video. I know too many people who get duped by these charlatans. Rather than engage in a conversation with them, I'll just have them watch this video.

[@MisticStyles]

More people have been duped and hurt by doctors that just throw medications at them than they have been hurt by KZbinrs. Not every Doctor is Doctor Mike.

[@anasazidarkmoon]

Himalayan "sea" salt? Really, dude? The Himalaya range is freaking landlocked! Anyone with access to a world map or a freaking globe could tell you that! People really will fall for anything, won't they? Much love to you, Mike, for calling out all this ridiculous bullshit!

[@dorian7661]

Well, it used to be sea salt right?

[@ks8084]

Well parts of it were underwater several million years ago before the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate. But Himalayan sea salt is nothing special other than being a nice color. I prefer to buy iodized salt. That way I get enough iodine. Morton's salt is cheaper too.

[@anasazidarkmoon]

@ks8084 quite true. But "true" sea salt is gathered by evaporating seawater, whereas other salt is mined. The only thing special about the pink salt is that it has trace amounts of iron giving it a pink color.

[@Aqotics]

You do realise it’s dried up right? Meaning there was a sea in the past. The reason why these inland salt mines are better is because they’re less polluted than typical sea salt.

[@Aqotics]

@@anasazidarkmoonalso what makes them so good is that compared to traditional sea salt, micro plastic contamination + contamination of whatever else is in the sea water is limited. As the lake dried up millions of years ago, but when it was a lake the sea wasn’t polluted with half the toxins we have today. Celtic salt is better tho (:

[@noeru3]

One think I've noticed with these I.K.A experts is that they're very quick to assign causation with such confidence when most of the time, especially in psychology (from what I've learned), it's correlation based on the research. And the way they mix some fact with the misinformation just helps make them sound more convincing to those who don't have in-depth knowledge about the topic zzz

[@nikhilanand2613]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that when Gary talked about depression the bottom said "why anti-depresamts are scams"? Honestly the no spell-check should tell you everything you need to know

[@core17]

I love when you do these sorts of videos. Please do more. Gurus like this do so much damage.

[@flynnmc9748]

Im so glad that you made this, i hated seeing this guy everywhere on social media

[@balmany15]

I want more Gary Brecka videos!! I love how you rebut his claims!

[@Ari_diwan]

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence"👌👌

[@karenhenson8532]

EXACTLY

[@karenhenson8532]

And he gave none!!

[@marcdaniels9079]

And what is asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. # Hitchins

[@DanielJSchwarzhoff]

What Dr. Mike is doing here is fantastic! The cause of depression, clinical or otherwise, is spiritual and metaphysical, rather than physical - which is why science has not been able to determine the cause - only observe and numb symptoms. It stems from the individual being lost in unconscious thinking for long periods, allowing the "ego" to dominate. The ego generates negative thoughts and behaviors, including doom and self-judgment, leading to disapproval of one's life. It also creates mood swings, self-approval, causing highs and lows -- bipolar disorder. The solution is to practice disconnect from the ego, stopping Its constant feeding of manufactured negative thoughts into the mind, restoring true critical thinking and a sense of reality. There is no soltuion in medications that make you feel better while you get worse.

[@stevecook646]

Wouldn't doctor Mike prescribe you antidepressants?.

[@DanielJSchwarzhoff]

@@stevecook646 Since he admits that the chemical neurotransmitter imbalance theory of depression is fake, it is unlikely he would prescribe drugs that in theory, rebalance neurotransmitter brain chemistry as a treatment for depression.

[@sherlockwho5714]

Makes me appreciate my uncle taking me to flea markets. Watching him fleece people and showing me how others fleece people. Crappy person but because of him I'm always skeptical. It's also why I push Drs to explain and then ask questions that I might get from Google on the issue.

[@wallie4734]

I was suffering with debilitating migraines as a teen, and all the specialists we saw (pain specialist, neurologist, just to name a few) couldnt't really help me so we also turned to alternative medicine. Ended up at a homeopath, she was a little old lady in an office in her own home. She prescribed me these tiny little pills, that I'm absolutely convinced were just sugar, that I had to take once a month. I wasn't allowed to touch them with my hands because that would stop the from working. They were expensive af and they didn't do anything (of course lol). Oh and she also told me that I was being bullied because my personality sucked and I should go to therapy to learn to be different.

[@dddila]

But how did you manage to recover from the migraines?

[@wallie4734]

@@dddila I found out they were being triggered by my hormonal birth control because I accidentally ran out. Never took them again and they cleared up somewhat but I still have them a few times per month. Not nearly as bad as it used to be though.

[@76rtc]

@@wallie4734 Going off birth control hormones is a holisitc approach. Mainstream medicine will tell you birth control doesn't cause migraines. Functional/Holistic medicine knows birth control is problematic.

[@wallie4734]

@@76rtc That's not true. Migraines were listed as a side effect. I did read that when I first started but I was too young to link them. Furthermore they I did actually need them, as my periods were so bad they were literally making me anemic. Birth control isn't evil, it just didn't work for me.

[@falconcarwash435]

V Shred next please!

[@TheLootje100]

Great video! It helps us filtering BS! Thank you Dr. Mike

[@laratheplanespotter]

The honesty of doctors is key to a trusting relationship with them. My gastroenterologist is refusing to acknowledge that she’s reached the point of my problems being outside her expertise. I wish she would understand that and refer me for a second opinion so my gastroparesis can be better managed

[@alk3345]

We need more of your like around. There are so many quacks in the industry now that its utterly painful. You and your ilk are more important than ever.

[@Technics19]

Do you prefer drug dealers over health care providers?

[@alk3345]

@@Technics19 no, I prefer critical thinkers who value the evidence instead of absolute quacks who make it up as they go along like Gary Brecka (with criminal records, no less)

[@alk3345]

@@Technics19 also, did you not watch the whole video? He mentioned the problems with the current healthcare systems. But also the problem of charlatans that take advantage of this with shady marketing. It's a very balanced take, unless you are married to your conspiracies and happy to be scammed by quacks like Brecka.

[@JM-qo8qu]

Thanks for the video. I've only had the pleasure of meeting a few doctors like you. All the other doctors are so scared to admit that they don't know. I get excited for new people who seem like they want to save the world with safe food and wellness, but he does seem weird. Thanks again doctor!

[@zackallen76]

One thing I love about my general care doctor is how he will be very upfront with things he doesn't know. I remember one time I told him my symptoms and he responded with "I think I know what it might be, but let me do a bit of research and consult with my fellow doctors to see if they are thinking the same thing I am." Turned out that his initial instinct was right, and he prescribed me a treatment that worked. My doctor is a human and I hope to be his patient for years to come.

[@Atmatan]

Actually proud of KZbin in one tiny small regard for their little fact checks they add to videos now. Always glad to see yours on all your videos.

[@likeaboss-fc9wy]

Thanks Mike, you got Gary Breka another customer 😎

[@jacquelynsmith2351]

As someone who gets chronic migraines, headaches, brain fog, etc, the salt one made me laugh so hard. So glad I work at home cuz I would've gotten some side eyes. I'm on a low-sodium diet (per doctor's recommendation for other reasons)

[@76rtc]

so, you're on a low sodium diet and you still get migraines, headaches, and brain fog? Hmm. Couldn't be the low sodium, could it?

[@peterhorak3602]

Just because something doesn’t apply to you doesn’t mean it’s worthless to someone else.

[@DianeMoonShadow]

@@76rtc: 👍👍👍

[@DubberssMcgee]

@@peterhorak3602 Unless it is worthless. Which most of what this Gary guy pushes is. Just pure pseudoscience with placebo with a sprinkling to actual to sell the rest of his nonsense. The only thing that worked for dana was the trt and diet and exercise. Low T is known to correlate to chronic headaches.

[@beaver4167]

@@76rtc If that is true the diet they are following for another reason is probably more important than just some migraines

[@jxrdxn2611]

I just wanna say thank you for making videos like this debunking the myths that really get people all frantic. Never change the level of integrity and transparency in your videos Dr Mike! God bless.

[@adhd_catholic_collective]

I am so concerned by how easily I buy into these things... you're doing good work Dr. Mike.

[@moonkey2712]

He almost did have a tv show, but the producers wouldn't let him have enough control to be able to say no to misinformation.

[@Em-120]

As someone who was recently told to increase salt intake by my doctor, the part about the 'Himalayan pink salt' was both hilarious and disappointing

[@nehemiae.2066]

Listened to Gary, did a genetic test (not Gary’s, but some for 230€) and figured I have the MTHFR gene mutation. Shot the shot started taking methylated B-Complex and feel much better. Gary may not have all the answers, but he got some.

[@MicklePickle636]

Which testing did you go through, and was there any differenece between that and Gary's? I've been researching and comparing the different companies before I make a decision

[@Artcallan]

Health Gurus just try to swoop in at the end and take the credit, the only twist is that they have no idea what they are talking about.

[@Doom_C]

We need a live debate between Doctor Mike and Gary Brecka

[@ryandaniel495]

As a board certified physician myself, THANK YOU for advocating for the true well-being of patients!

[@Whoreallyknows]

You guys are just drug dealers pipelining patients through big pharma. It’s not about helping people but making money.

[@otterbacons]

doctor mike NEVER disappoints with his content

[@FUnzzies1]

Never disappoints to disappoint with his bias.

[@vladeckk21]

I love hearing Dr. Mike trying to train people to be sensible. Keep up the good fight!

[@TaGz-qv1nn]

I know I’m late on this! But I would love to see you have him on! I’ve always liked what Gary had to say so I’d love to see you two sit down!

[@diode_wow]

I think Dr.Mike hit the nail on the head on why these gurus are so popular: he tells his patients when he doesnt know, he tells them when he's not sure. These gurus fill people's minds with the answers they want to hear and they do it with confidence and THAT'S why people listen to them.

[@notsilkorsatan2000]

I would love a Doctor Mike video explaining what is known about depression and what the difference is between medications. I've been on SSRI and SNRI meds and I don't really get the difference despite looking it up

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I’m autistic and SSRIs don’t work for me. They just make me feel tired and numb. It’s basically a way to make neurotypicals more comfortable to be around me. It does nothing to help me. I told my doctor this and they prescribed an SSRI and lied and told me it wasn’t. I of course, felt tired and stopped it when I found out what it was. Now on a stimulant for ADHD. Too low to really notice a difference, but I do feel less tired.

[@attilaheltai1902]

@Doctor Mike why don’t you debate Gary Brecka

[@putty360]

Cause he knows he can't.

[@natiqueibrar]

Always love your content ❤, love you doctor Mike :)

[@Tvisha.19]

Love these videos. Misinformation on social media is hitting an all time high

[@schwifty733]

Yeah it started around 2020 right??? Now some people think the only answer is medication. Which are you??

[@Tvisha.19]

@@schwifty733 medication is certainly not a cure-all but nor is anything else. I think this fight against medical misinformation starts with admission of the reality that nobody has all the answers and the organisations/ individuals claiming miracle cures simply have no evidence to back their claims lol..also, all information (not just medical but in general) should be received with some level of scepticism nowadays with all the fake facts

[@FirstNameLastName-okayyoutube]

Really love this video! I wish you'd included how scientists disagree with each other very often

[@BatLB]

Mike is def. One of the good guys out there. Would let him watch my bag while going to the bathroom.

[@Roses_are_art]

Dr Mike absolutely crushed this medical misinformation,some people don’t realize how their “miracle cures” will affect other people it’s just so sad how most of them aren’t Even medical professionals giving out”Medical advice “, I really enjoyed the episode learned so much :) Thank you :)))))

[@alee2578]

Why am I more convinced of Gary Brecka after watching this?

[@amayaakane7216]

I would love to see a conversation with Dr Mike and Aubrey and Mike (from the Podcast Maintenance Phase). They have done so many episodes going through the claims of “health gurus” and “wellness personalities/celebrities” I feel like it could be an incredible collaboration.

[@GiveBack-f1i]

Doctor mike always make the best medical educational videos on youtube!

[@MV-42F]

I agree!

[@ahmedmustafa8166]

I ended up in KZbin after being suffering from heart palpitations, because DRs can't help me. Watching Gary gave me a hope that now you broke it.. I really don't know what to do..

[@mirelvasile5350]

Breka's advices won't hurt you unlike all the meds prescribed by "real" doctors. Check out all the other comments of people who had benefits

[@emilysha418]

how are you hanging in there? if you google UpToDate and palpitations you can pay ~$20 and get a summary of the medical literature. Most of it is broadly good advice, healthy diet, sleep hygiene, exercise, stress management, avoiding stimulants. If you want to try something more biohacky, there are biofeedback devices that help you improve your heart rate variability, an indicator of your body's ability to manage stress. Or you could try breathing exercises, meditation, yoga or tai chi or qi gong which all help reduce stress and improve relaxation. I hope that helps!

[@stevecook646]

I would be inclined to err towards gary brecka's advice.

[@carlvonfuckwits2934]

Take magnesium and Hawthorne berry.

[@shb0635]

same

[@aryaprasad9974]

Thank you a Lot Dr Mike for repeatedly telling these things as many people blindly follow these supposed health experts