Probiotics Benefits + Myths | Improve Gut Health | Doctor Mike

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

This is what my PHD is on. The relation of gut and mind and how it can cure depression.

[@AnnaSvedberg12]

Love that! The gut brain connection is such a fascinating topic. A lot of the women I work with and speak to have been able to heal from things like anxiety simply by shifting to a plant-based diet :)

[@tash15bee]

Oh my gosh! Please get in touch with me...my son has autism(was a "normal" child until 7.5...is 10 now) I keep asking his pediatrician how seemingly developed autism over night and I get the equivalent of a shoulder shrug everytime! I have looked into gut health and autism and not confident in the sources. Can you point me in the right direction?

[@cannedgoodness9633]

@@AnnaSvedberg12 No offense, but that doesn't make much sense. A natural diet for a human being isn't plant only

[@AnnaSvedberg12]

@@cannedgoodness9633 None taken :)

[@naomisings779]

@@tash15bee PROBIOTIC FOODS!!! Some doctors are evil

[@jesusp6832]

When he said people who are stressed more often harm their microbiome I started stressing.

[@jagjitasa]

You were asked to be with them not to kill them 🤣🤣

[@jesseburford873]

Me too dude... me too.

[@MacMyKitty]

I started stressing when I read your comment

[@gottacademy5563]

😁🤣😇

[@babyunicorn7954]

Watch cells at work and you might start having sympathy for the bacterias in your stomach

[@pardisarjmandi8889]

Dr. MIKE I got into med school! Your videos kept me inspired all this time i was studying.

[@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062]

hell yeah, rock on!

[@Alignedtop]

Who cares bitch.

[@SoCalledKaty]

@@Alignedtop RUDE!

[@crispier487]

Hell yet congrats

[@jennyv6336]

@@Alignedtop lol

[@audreykunes]

I had a lot of gut issues and changing my eating habits and adding Kefir /probiotics to my diet has helped me soooo much. Feeling my best at 33 🥰

[@Nicolee7764]

Amen, that's awesome. Your testimony encourages me.

[@PeaceboneGotFound]

I love kefir so much 🥰

[@nicochan1537]

How long does it take to feel better?

[@audreykunes]

I started noticing changes on the 2 weeks really. I used kefir grains and fed them and used the yogurt milk on my milkshakes in the mornings. Still doing great.

[@Annkulit722]

All things i heard about milk kefir are good.. what about the bad side? Is there somebody out there who has the same experience as me? I really wanna continue drinking milk kefir but why is its getting worse, I don’t have uti but now i feel i do have now plus all the pain in stomach, intestines area and even my chest start to hurt last night that i drink margarita to kill all the good bacteria and now i feel better. . I was so scared last night that if it would continue i would end up in the ER.

[@jbx581]

Me: eating all of the bad food, having an anxiety disorder and basically not sleeping My gut: 👁👄👁

[@uwont4gitme]

Thats me current

[@cassandramartin8942]

Dude, I feels that in my soulssss

[@elliotalderson1170]

@@prasenjitbhattacharya2920 any tips?

[@zer0thehero917]

yeah okay

[@bubblyallthetime5996]

@@prasenjitbhattacharya2920 how did you recover from anxiety?

[@lulWut9]

Props to whoever does the editing because those clips are hilarious.

[@Juliukas101]

No they are not. This guy's presentation is annoying. He can't seem to keep still and has a strange way of speaking. Also the jump-cuts and jabbing gestures are jarring and wholly unnecessary.

[@Stettafire]

@Juliukas Having your hands super still is generally bad for communication. A lot of people will watch facial expressions and body movements to gague the tone of what is being said. So, moving around is important in public speaking.

[@Fevrure]

@@Juliukas101 chill geesshh if you don't like don't watch! Hater 😶

[@relentlessenterprises9238]

Juliukas101 Your mom's face is jarring and wholly unnecessary

[@Joely3912]

TheChristianGodLovesUsAllBut MightSendUsToHell Your username is brilliant! Kudos

[@MC-kr4hv]

Hitting like before I even watch the video because it's Dr.Mike.

[@nicoleaminpour4310]

Marianne Conlon yup we know it will be worth the like

[@Deezy07]

I always hit like when Dr. Mike posts a new video, he hasn't been able to cease to amaze or teach me something new, almost every video. Keep 'em coming, Dr. Mike!!!!!!!

[@glow15]

I do this without even realizing ahahah good call!!

[@asiapham7]

Marianne Conlon Same

[@Diza519]

😂😂😂👍🏼

[@dayumx0x]

*me eating a ton of carbs, not enough veggies, slight insomniac, with anxiety and depression* "A probiotic should do the trick" 😂

[@juliemilton9029]

Hello 👋 dear I've just bought this product and I want to lose a bit of weight plus I suffer from depression and bloated all the time. 😢 Can I please ask how you have got on with it. 🙏

[@juliemilton9029]

Hello 👋 dear I want to lose a bit of weight plus I suffer from depression and bloated and insomnia ect 😢 can you please tell me how you have got on. 🙏

[@alfredocham6528]

@@juliemilton9029 It takes a while for your body to get used to probiotic intake. Try Kefir, home fermented pickles, Apple cider vinegar. Those things can provide you with probiotics without needing to take a supplement. But it will take time to get used to them, at first they will make you bloated. Depression and insomnia are not things I experienced. Maybe try meditation to help with your depression and insomnia. Good luck. I can try to help if you have any questions, but I am not a doctor so, maybe seeing a doctor would be of use to you also :)

[@dayumx0x]

@@juliemilton9029 hmm, I would definitely talk to your doctor, but just keep in mind the probiotics won't help with losing weight necessarily. I personally started taking it because I was having digestive problems, and it did help a lot with that. Like he said in the video though, it may not work for everyone, it really depends what your issues are. I think I was just lucky a random brand helped for me haha. Best advice I can give you is to look at "losing weight" more as getting healthier, getting stronger, doing better for you. It's a better mindset for both your mind and body. Plus, weight doesn't always mean anything. At my heaviest weight, I've been both really out of shape, and later the best shape of my life.

[@dayumx0x]

@@juliemilton9029 also, insomnia, still working on that haha... I dunno if it's legal where you are, but have you tried weed? 😅

[@aljapolsak3202]

As a microbiologist....thank you for doing such in-depth, yet easily understandable video. Especially antibiotic overuse and (in some cases) selling pure lies in form of probiotics needs to be talked about more. :)

[@wholeNwon]

Yes, you're right, of course.

[@techturfy4106]

Hi alja , I heard.. we can't permanently increase gut microbiome and need to use them daily.. is it true?

[@urbanupshift]

Is yakult safe ?!

[@ica.uswhas]

@@urbanupshift yakult safe but lot of sugar.. tried yoghurt without sugar.

[@vidstige7516]

Whr about INNATE probiotica?

[@deeslifestyleloves]

As a fellow healthcare provider thank you for mentioning over use of antibiotics!

[@DrEdwardGranatDC]

Agreed!!! Im also a healthcare provider, and Dr Mike your the bomb :). Your video of watching Doctor Shows are incredible. Dr. Mike you inspired me to start a youtube channel myself to help others realize and reach their highest potential.

[@rachelfellows8049]

This is what my PhD is on! We look at how the gut bacteria can influence our gene regulation. Thanks for the great video!

[@MayankJairaj]

Please link, after completion! N all the best

[@Karishmacation]

That sounds like suuccchhh a cool thesis!!!! Best of luck, you're going to be famous one day!!

[@qbb01]

Would love to read

[@ericfolsom4495]

You're one of the heroes we need!

[@Dana24968]

Wow wow wow great topic

[@alfredocham6528]

I started down the Probiotic/prebiotic journey recently along with a change in diet and have some recommendations for others thinking of doing the same. Food that have probiotic - Kimchi, Sauerkraut (fermented, make sure it mentions that it has live cultures, making it is also pretty easy), kefir, apple cider vinegar, kombucha, fermented foods (such as fermented pickles, but be careful, most pickles are made with vinegar instead of via fermentation). Prebiotic foods: Asparagus, Onions, garlic, artichokes, leeks, kiwi, Root veggies such as sweet potatoes, squash wild yams, parsnips. My nutritionist recommended having 2-3 servings a day of prebiotic and probiotic food and to try getting both (pre and probiotics) from foods and not supplements. If you plan your day/diet out right, you can get a good prebiotic intake going with minimal effort. Try the foods listed above, keep the ones that you like on your diet. Also research! You can find more foods that are in pre/pro biotic food list. At first you may get cramps, constipated, etc. But once your body gets used to probiotic intake, you will feel better than you did before (probably, unless there is something about you specifically which does not want the foods you are adding to your diet, see a doctor?). One last thing, change your diet! Look up why you should be eating organic food vs non organic. Research the amount of pesticide used in non organic veggies and what you are putting into your body when you eat things sprayed with pesticides freely. Drink more water (16 cups a day!). and look into intermittent fasting. If you can add all of these things to your routine, I think you will see great improvement as did I. I lost 10 pounds in the last month and feel much better (not that I was feeling bad to begin with). Good luck! Comment if you have any questions. I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice, just sharing my experience and advice I would give a friend trying to start a probiotic regiment.

[@shuklashayantan524]

Thank you for the advice and sharing your experience.

[@jomcloughlin]

Are you still managing to maintain this? I started about a week ago, and have constipation but not overly bad. But im going to carry on after reading this. I started all the about including exercise and IF and have only lost 3lbs in a week. But I'm hopeful as my body gets used to the changes and the micro bio gets healthier it will come off a little easier

[@sahdevsinghrathore2384]

Sustainability of a diet is important over following an Optimal diet. You lost weight with intermittent fasting because you created a CALORIC DEFICIT. Someone on keto will lose weight because they've RESTRICTED a complete food group, again creating a CALORIC DEFICIT. On the other hand, prebiotic/probiotics which you've mentioned are on point and should be included in one's diet.

[@sandijerez6597]

Does yogurt count as a probiotic?

[@estellehendrick802]

@@sandijerez6597 yes

[@nanaeguccimama]

can you please make a video on gastritis/acid reflux

[@6789uiop]

Dr Barry kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLTm2NtoqtobZY

[@jackiejurado4052]

I need that too😊

[@1029blue]

Ha! I just saw your post after I posted about my experience with probiotics, PPIs, and GERD. :)

[@dacisky]

H Pylori is a possible cause of gastritis...I was recently treated for it:kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3uroWZolr-Wd8U

[@RS-ey8jf]

You need high quality probiotics for Digestive imbalances such as reflux. Try a probiotics like Omegazyme or RAW probiotics 100-400 billion with at least 32 probiotics strains. Make sure you eat fermented foods or your favorite yogurt. Coconut or oat milk yogurt are better options if you are sensitive to lactose. Eat or make smoothies with papaya and pineapple, also banana and avocado with ginger. Hope this helps.

[@albertinababo1571]

Dr Mike can you make a video on irritable bowel syndrome? Sometimes the probiotics help in the biggest crises but isn’t enough... thank you so much.

[@jellypeaches26]

I have a suggestion, find the foods that can trigger your symptoms, and cut them out of your diet as much as possible.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

IBS sucks so much. Not just foods but stress is a big trigger. Hormonal fluctuations can also be a trigger. Healthier eating really helps, in my case. I went from sever IBS 'attacks' a week to just a few a year when I moved out of America and away from all the preservatives and additives in easily accessible food.

[@jellypeaches26]

@@UnicornsPoopRainbows Nice, I mentioned foods because my mom has IBS, and foods like broccoli can trigger severe issues in her gut. And yes she went to a doctor about it.

[@jadegrows1267]

I second this! Recently just got diagnosed and would love for people to become more aware. I had no idea I had it until my mid twenties but I've had it since middle school (where I can remember the symptoms.) I would love a scientific approach to it, since it tends to lean on the side of woo and pseudoscience. Thanks Mike!

[@Ninjamitosai]

Drinking more water every day has helped my IBS significantly since it really helps digestion.

[@pridhviraj1414]

This makes so much sense that's why Italian and Japanese people life expectancy more . They eat so much fermented food and drinks .

[@DusskDesign]

What fermented foods do Italians eat?

[@pridhviraj1414]

@@DusskDesign so much cheese and wine 🍾🧀

[@TaylorPhase]

italians arent living very long now in 2020 cuz of covid lol

[@pridhviraj1414]

@@TaylorPhase may be people who are dying are already lived enough most of them are old only 🤔

[@TaylorPhase]

@@pridhviraj1414 exactly

[@mattwilliams1168]

All I know is I was having a ton of stomach and gut issues and after a week of using Probiotic supplements I haven't had any issues.

[@labtechsuperstar]

I have IBS and regular meds from the doctor just didn't work. I started taking probiotics and the symptoms are massively improved. The best being no more pain. I have less bloating, too.

[@patienceokani7349]

Pls which one did you use

[@labtechsuperstar]

@@patienceokani7349 I use Align. Regular strength Align.

[@TheNatty7]

Same ,I can say that taking probiotics has worked for me after taking antibiotics that caused digestive problems and yeast infection

[@kellyortiz367]

Me too. The probiotic supplements have completely helped me. Before it, i suffered from severe constipation and went to the bathroom 1 time in every 3 days and it was very painful. Now i go at least 2 times a day, everyday. So, there is definitely no person in the world who can tell me that this is a useless supplement.

[@annabland1110]

Several years ago, I was having horrible stomach pain, to the point that I couldn't eat without doubling over in extreme pain for weeks. I went to the doctor and they did some tests and everything looked fine, and they said there was nothing they could do. I was about to try eliminating foods, but before I started I realized that a couple weeks before the pain started, I had finished a round of antibiotics. I got some probiotics and started taking them. Within 36 hours I was feeling back to normal. From then on, every time a member of my family has taken antibiotics, we have followed it up with a round of probiotics because I never want to go through that again.

[@Nicolee7764]

Amen!! Which probiotics did you take.

[@AjayMomma]

My son has stomach issues with antibiotics, the last time he has to take them I just had him eat yogurt every day and it helped.

[@shellsisacoolpear]

My friend got C Diff from antibiotics. He's on some again and taking probiotics this time and so far so good

[@WafaaH]

Every time I get prescribed antibiotics, the pharmacist recommends I take probiotics after 2 hours until I finish my course. I honestly didn’t know what probiotics were and assumed they were food for the food bacteria. Until one pharmacist told me to make sure I don’t take probiotics with antibiotics otherwise they would get killed. Then I knew I was talking live bacteria.

[@balancedeats1335]

That is good but how do you know that you need probiotics? what strains? and how can you have a long lasting results? I personally had IBS and other symptoms and here is exactly what I did: 1- fixed my diet, so that i know what healthy foods are. believe it or not, it is a big part of the solution. not sure what diet you follow but the less the processed food, the better your health will be. 2- you will hear a lot about taking supplements but after trying dozens, it is best when it is personalized to your needs. so you need to test and see what your body needs. I suggest you work with a Dietitian or find a legit course that teaches healthy living to go about this.

[@Mifoe.]

Can you make a similar video about the benefits and myths of multi-vitamins?

[@stacylj122]

Yes!!!

[@michellethomas6557]

He has

[@jenjencurls]

You should not take them unless you are deficient, and your doctor told you to take them. If that were the case it’ll most likely be a specific vitamin deficiency, and you would need to take just that one vitamin, not a multi-vitamin. The exact cause of the deficiency needs to be found, so you can treat the actual source of the problem. One example is Celiac’s disease, which damages the intestine, and interferes with absorption of nutrients. One common deficiency is B-12. Instead of just taking the B-12, you would need to stop eating gluten, so the body can heal and start absorbing the vitamin properly. The ideal way to get all your nutrients it’s through food. Taking multivitamins could actually be toxic, since you may be taking way more than the amount you need. This can cause hair loss, dizziness, fast hear beat, and more. You need the right amount of vitamins and minerals, not too much, not too little. Going to either of the extremes will cause symptoms and problems. I was just reading about this today, and been learning from my nutrition class this week. Another problem with vitamins is that they are not regulated, and manufacturers can put anything in there. The best way to get your vitamins is through a varied diet, high in fruits, veggies, fiber, etc.

[@mysterry2007]

MiFOE try nyo po Pro15 Probiotics....its what we need..a good bacteria.🙂

[@c_mendes]

Hi Dr Mike, When I was about 8 or 9 years old, I used to always get these random episodes of intense nausea/pain that would last for about an hour and then just disappear on their own. I also had some recurring eczema on my arms that wouldn’t go away. The nausea was causing me to miss school and for over a year, I went to heaps of doctors who couldn’t explain what was causing this, and who only seemed to focus on treating the symptoms with medications,etc. Finally, I found a really good GP who had extensive knowledge of the gut. He put me on a diet of no refined sugars, wheat, dairy or excess carbs to clear out candida, yeasts and bad bacteria in general. Within a week, all my eczema was gone and the episodes of feeling sick never came back. I wish more doctors understood the huge role our gut obviously plays in our overall health, like you and my doctor do :)

[@rainey07]

Probiotics fixed my IBS completely!!!!

[@sohelahamed3568]

how

[@rainey07]

@@sohelahamed3568 all the symptoms of IBS I don't have when taking Probiotics. If I go 3-5 days without Probiotics symptoms come back.

[@delayla8338]

Dr.Mike is an inspiration to me and many others. Like if Dr.Mike is an inspiration to you❤️

[@glow15]

x1'000'000'000'000 accurate :D

[@sciencefictionnow]

He is just a normal doctor, who looks increadibly good. And that is why people are watching the videos, there are many doctors with good contents that have no success on youtube. So, he is using his strongest "plus point" to sell his products and it is o.k.

[@thomlar77]

sciencefictionnow: He is not selling anything. He is advising, and telling things. Nothing else. It´s totally voluntarily to see his videoes and listen to him.

[@sciencefictionnow]

He shows only products because the producer of that products pays, advertisment is a part of the selling process. And there is nothing wrong with that.

[@adenonny01]

Just curious, is Dr. Mike an actual doctor?

[@nazrinhasanova3173]

yay a new video! thanks Dr. Mike

[@shelbymorrison9]

I would love to see a video of the "medical benefits" and "effectiveness" of MLM products like Herbalife, Plexus, ItWorks, DoTerra and Young Living.

[@ClarityEmerald]

shelbymorrison9 and isagenix please

[@lorecruz9980]

This would be interesting

[@ThePurpleRay]

YES!!

[@kimstryitchannel3903]

And AdvoCare!

[@brookdavis994]

I eat Kimchi, Natto, Miso and Sourdough, and I often drink Kombucha and sometimes Kefir. So I'm very glad that its not just a myth! I hope more research goes into it!

[@hairyfrankfurt]

There's a rather large clinical trial happening in Brisbane where they're looking at a specific probiotic for it's treatment on depression, with positive outcomes so far.

[@moy_moy85]

Hairyfrankfurt up the Bronco’s!

[@han436]

link ?

[@grbgeslnger24]

Cool

[@LTime-qg6ed]

Couldn't finish the video. When he said, "sleep", I went straight to bed.

[@prasetyosunardi6531]

oh i know what you mean! Hahaha

[@thehuman2861]

And then you sleep commented

[@Laoriginal718]

😂😂😂

[@SctsceDuwn]

I'm lying in bed while watching this and have found myself sleeping at the beginning of a lot of 20 minute videos recently so that's not an unlikely possibility I believe you

[@amikalewis2278]

Lol

[@aubreyjohnson3466]

Loving the animated extras throughout the video!😍

[@DoctorMike]

Yay you really enjoyed it?

[@aubreyjohnson3466]

Yes!😊

[@odeleya1768]

Doctor Mike oh God they're hilarious😂😂😂

[@myfragilelilac]

I always found it pretty wild how bacteria basically control us. Seriously thats really not an understatement. We have more bacteria than cells. Currently having kimchi fermenting in my kitchen. It is pretty entertaining. It has already peed burped and farted within 48 hours.

[@jonlobov1249]

That's why theres glyphosate, sugar, and iron added to the foods to disrupt microbiome, then they sell antidepressants

[@ms7178]

@@jonlobov1249I take iron supplements, don’t tell me iron is bad for the gut too?

[@moonlitlovers]

I love how you’re reminding people to visit their doctor as the first thing instead of making decisions based on information they get off of KZbin videos (even tho yours are straight up facts, but still!). Thanks for all the info dr. Mike! 😁

[@tobisways2221]

And then you remember you're in the U.S. and visiting the doctor is only for the rich, unless you're dying.

[@robbell9036]

Compliments to the editor!! Great animations top job

[@remycatalan4252]

Doc mike what is the cause of bad breath?

[@sophiekuhn6026]

You’re the new bill nye the science guy of medicine.

[@DoctorMike]

Huge compliment!

[@Kriistall7]

Bill Nye isn't even a scientist or doctor so Dr. Mike is a billion steps ahead lol

[@nily4362]

@Skizzy Willy hey doctor Mike himself a fraud! He shared information taking money from sponsoring company. His information are biased and he is doing unlawful unethical job by promoting commercial products that's not a doctor's job. He can match himself with that bill Nye that's why he says it's a huge compliment for him.

[@nily4362]

@@Kriistall7 hey doctor Mike himself a fraud! He shared information taking money from sponsoring company. His information are biased and he is doing unlawful unethical job by promoting commercial products that's not a doctor's job. He can match himself with that bill Nye that's why he says it's a huge compliment for him. Check facts and then tell how doctor Mike ahead? Doctor Mike is a full-time liar, and cheater. People like you get biased by his good looks. Head to toe a j**k.

[@DaBakaShinobi]

@@nily4362 What commercial products has he promoted? From what I've seen, he usually is against supplements, and says to get these things naturally through your diet.

[@taylorroice6970]

I just got my MS in nutrition, and I investigated the effect of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on lactose intolerance for my thesis. This video is spectacular; it's straightforward, funny, and accurate.

[@patinazir8673]

​@@RoshanAntonyTauro😅😅😅😅

[@thechosenpit]

Dr. Mike: job of the gut me, half listening whilst doing my makeup for work: jabba the hut?

[@scarlettlaura4624]

Lmao love it

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

@@stonedarrel8185 yikes, I have some of those, but wowzers, that's brutal!!

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

Commence order 66

[@nadya2780]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elizabethbryce4283]

I’m an esthetician’s and I tell my clients to ease up on the face washing if they have acne. There’s a balance of good and bad bacteria on the face. Bad acne means there’s an overrun of the bad. Usually, when I tell them to use a gentle soap and to just put a dot of neosporin on big pimples, their skin shows vast improvement. So interesting!

[@psmith3821]

Hi love what cleanser do you recommend for cleansing once a day ? in the am i just wash my face with water

[@frostbite07]

Dr Mike I want to become a surgeon and you have been the most influential person to me. Thanks for making such videos and being an inspiration to me and many more students.🙂

[@SacredUprise]

FROSTBITE seriously though!!! I just recently found doctor mike and i am LOVING his videos

[@emtrinidad4039]

Omg sameeee

[@TVcom-gb9yr]

yes

[@richardmasterson6751]

Obesity isnt a disease...

[@ginaplopper-norton8839]

@@richardmasterson6751 dude what

[@DHARMYOGCOM]

i just started probiotics caps 12 billion active cells and i have to say it has helped me a lot. my gut is really good now. reduced gas and bowl movement is much smoother. no need to push hard and yes i did have ulcers and diverticulitis. my diverticulitis always gives me discomfort but since the probiotics i dont even notice it anymore. i could tell where it was because of the discomfort i was felling but now i dont feel it much anymore

[@loveonitsway]

Props to vincent for the animations, they were awesome hahaha

[@gigawebsurfer]

Can you talk about IBS?

[@StephanieBogart]

Christopher Dyson mmhmm. Especially the IBS-C. All the years I went trying fiber etc, avoiding coffee. Turns out coffee with a little soy creamer fixed the problem 🙄

[@KrystalPancakes]

YESS!! I'm IBS-D and I've tried about every diet and food elimination out there and it's still a major problem for me. It literally controls my life...

[@gigawebsurfer]

I have IBS but I never realised there were sub-types...

[@gigawebsurfer]

Any chance there is a connection between apendix removal and IBS?

[@melissamallen2589]

Hi! I left this comment earlier but avoid FODMAP's and try VSL3. Here is the comment I made earlier: as a microbiologist who focuses on the microbiome, just a note that beans/legumes are horrible for the microbiome. They have defense proteins as a function of the plant that makes their protein indigestible, and the mucinolytic and proteolytic bacteria binge eat them, and as a side effect of breaking down all that protein, destroy the gut lining as well- causing an array of problems. SECOND, kombucha is a horrible joke, it has yeast, which people with crohns disease are known to have antibodies to yeast as a biomarker. THIRD, store-bought yogurt does more harm than help because of all the emulsifiers they put in it that emulsify your gut lining as well. Homemade yogurt that is fermented enough so there's no dairy is great and delicious :) FOURTH I totally agree with Dr. Mike that if you are healthy, there is no need to take probiotics, just make healthy eating habits. BUT if you do have problems with indigestion, bloating, or any of the diseases Dr. Mike listed, VSL3, which you can buy at bartells, is one of the few probiotics that has research that shows it has a positive impact. Also avoid foods high in FODMAP's, google that term if you want to know which foods that is. Thanks Dr. Mike for your informative channel :)

[@TK0O0O0O0]

Nice to hear some smart, well thought out commentary that’s not followed by a sales pitch or politically motivated

[@fhowland]

I totally believe the gut mind connection. I was recently on amoxicillin and it destroyed my gut… worse diarrhea of my life. I was depressed until it healed and I started taking probiotics and I felt so much better.

[@Midwest..]

What probotic are you taking???

[@flor2372]

I'm taking a microbiology course in university. My exam is in a week, too. Thank you for the video 😄

[@buhmms]

Probiotics have really helped cure my repetitive yeast infections.. they were never too strong but were always there. 2 months taking a 50 cfu probiotic supplement with a bunch of strains cured me ✌🏻

[@kylebradyy278]

what probiotics did u buy?

[@ceecee56577]

To be honest that's why i am taking them

[@ankitmehrotra8519]

@@kylebradyy278 Try s boulardii and Soil based b Cogillus

[@adarshrajbhatt6557]

Bruna, I think you mean 50 BILLION CFUs and not just 50 CFUs. 😀

[@Nicolee7764]

@@Ciaccona255 -Did you try making kefir or sauerkraut to use?

[@Nimpp]

Me: **Eats white rice with Kimchi** Microbiome: Confused stonks

[@lilyblack1979]

DaniLikesMilk I love to make and eat kimchi fried rice. Lol.

[@alilvs]

I drink yakult all the time- I’m addicted now

[@williamseipp9691]

me: *comes home from work and finds that wife has left dry rice in the rice cooker and eats the kimchi straight from the container* stomach: "oh boy. Not again."

[@Alesauria2009]

@@alilvs the bad thing about yakult is that it has a lot of sugar :/

[@snownymoth]

you should do a video on that

[@ehiggin]

Way back in 2009, I was off work and watching Dr Oz one day. He talked about how probiotics and cutting down on fried foods could help your heartburn / sour stomach. I had acid reflux and had been suffering frequent heartburn and acid reflux for a while, so I started eating a cup of probiotic yogurt every single day. It changed my life.

[@Likelyfairy]

Thank you for this! Definitely gonna look into this

[@Clakerelul]

I think an update on probiotics based on any new findings would be great!

[@ela_seo]

True, I personally felt like probiotics helped me keep Candida in check, so I am sure they work.

[@yourtypicalniceguy]

Dr. Mike can you please talk to us about post weight-loss stretched or excess skin? Is there a way to make it go away?

[@giuliarose6109]

TheJawi the easiest way would be to relieve excess skin surgery because extra skin isn’t something like fat that you exercise away but I’m sure that if you google it and look on web md of a website with valuable credentials of an actual doctor then you’ll find something

[@theoriginalbreadcrumb]

Loose skin after dramatic weightloss is caused by too rapid weight loss. You can't avoid it but you can reduce it quite dramatically by losing weight slowly and letting your skin adapt to it and of course some people have better skin then others and will have reduced amounts. Of course nobody want to use years to lose their weight so the only option you have then is operation.

[@PavisGladius]

Plastic surgery

[@nadiariggs5110]

If it’s just slightly loose, hanging out after recent weight loss, your best bet is to keep exercising and drink tons of water. It took some time to stretch that skin out, right? It takes a similar amount of time for the skin to rebound. If the amount of loose skin is significant and painful, see a plastic surgeon- they usually have both non-surgical and surgical options. Congratulations on your weight loss(if you wanted to lose it!).

[@Wheniwasyoung15]

Weight based exercises will help if the excess skin is not major, if it is major I think the only option is plastic surgery but I’d try weights first

[@floragreta2558]

Should be studying but this is so much more important ❤️

[@iimsoxo]

Flora Greta its an 8 and a half minute video I’m sure you can go back to studying right after lol 😂

[@haneen_is_not_available]

omg ! SAME

[@selliabdali2838]

sameee haha watch it on 2x

[@aevigue]

Lol same !

[@sammiekapoor2150]

Me too

[@puwapuwafu6093]

I actually am having stomach pains right now and you have been so helpful. Thanks immensely Doc Mike !!!!

[@heatherbecerra2108]

That funny moment when the ad before this video was for probiotics 😂

[@DustWolphy]

That's not a coincidence mind you. KZbin has AIs that tries to match videos automatically.

[@kathbaker4412]

Too funny. Hard as the algorithm writers work, the ads miss negative... Guess they figure it is worth a try.

[@ilovefoodalot125]

I’ve struggled with irregular bowel movement my whole life. I tried to up my fiber intake, fixed my sleep schedule, stopped eating foods that clog you up as often. That didn’t work. I would try to take laxatives and even that barely helped. It was to a point that I was hospitalized because I couldn’t go in a week and I was in pain. I was told to take the senna laxative but even that barely worked. My doctor suggested probiotics instead and i have noticed it has been helping me so much. Thankfully I found something that helped me.

[@flylikeabutterfly951]

displayname OMG! You literally summed up my whole life!!! I was even put on linzess ugh Thank you!!!

[@alexforce9]

Im glad that you found something that helps. And you probably already do this - but drinking glass or two of warm water in the morning also help pooping. And drinking water in general. And dry prunes lol.

[@musicloverUK]

I take magnesium Glycinate for high blood pressure. Apparently many people are deficient in it. It's good for other things too. Makes you go if that's your problem. People with kidney disease are told to check with doc first though.

[@eval7952]

It took 2 weeks for the probiotics to work on me, But now I go too much!

[@melissam2831]

What probiotic do u take?

[@nellymalone2802]

This is for me, personally; but I used to have issues with bloating (especially after eating) and constipation and after I started taking probiotics, that has completely gone away.

[@AnnaSvedberg12]

That's amazing! :) Probiotics can really do wonders

[@jorgeacosta4453]

What kind of probiotic?

[@MsErika1226]

Which ones do you use?

[@Monz7]

Just started this week for my never ending IBS, already seeing a slight difference. I hope it really works!

[@hanskazan7403]

You're drinking caffeine?

[@Monz7]

@@hanskazan7403 almost none, no.

[@Monz7]

@@hanskazan7403 it's been about a month or so of taking it every day, I haven't consistently been this good for a couple of years now. It really has made a difference for me

[@P.S.R..]

@@Monz7 what are your symptoms? How are you feeling now..are you taking probiotics daily?

[@Monz7]

@@P.S.R.. hii, It was constant bloating, alot of stomach rumbling but with discomfort. The feeling of non fully emptying during bowel movement. I felt good for three weeks exactly, and then for a day I started getting the same symptoms back, and I read somewhere that it's possible to have "too much probiotics" so I stopped the probiotics, and since then I only take the digestive enzymes once a day or twice and I've been feeling well, and almost no symptoms. If I start getting them again, I'll start using the probiotics again Good luck!

[@Hyeyeon952]

I've always have a hard time going to toilets since I was a child. Never got diagnosed because my parents thought it's just a normal thing even tho they go to toilet everyday. It gotten worse as I grow older. Every time I go on a holiday, I can never visit the toilet. My mom even gave me pills that make me go to the toilet because my stomach was bloating. I've recently discovered probiotics and i instantly could go to the toilet. It's great! My stomach doesn't bloat every time I eat( esp cuz I love rice and noodles a lot). I don't eat them everyday tho, maybe like 3 times a week just to keep my gut going. Also!!! Foods that make me go to toilet are kimchi and zucchini!! I noticed after eating them I could go hehe

[@nancienduki7120]

The edits are fiiiiiire 😂😂😂😂

[@Abo7meyd]

Dr. Mike I'm a Med student(almost done) and you truly inspire me. Thank you! and keep it up :))

[@shelbyt940]

Ahmed Shehadah congrats keep going

[@abirose4398]

good luck in everything you do!

[@Abo7meyd]

Thanks Shelby T for your support, wish u the best

[@NavleenK]

Congrats! I just started my first year of residency and omg it’s so hectic but I love it!!!

[@Abo7meyd]

Thank you Abi Rose, Good luck to you too :)

[@seektruth24-7]

So glad to hear a healthcare provider be honest about big pharma and the supplement game. So many gimmicks out there but in most cases, whole healthy food is the answer.

[@preslove]

I just started a high protein diet for muscle gain, and my GI health has gone up a lot. I think it is bc I'm eating greek yogurt every day

[@nikkinarciso9954]

I’m in my late 20s, and for the life of me I really cannot stay focused on any science lecture. Your videos however keep me entertained, focused, and your explanation really helps me understand what you’re talking about. Not like other people who are throwing a bunch of medical terms that mean nothing to me. Thanks doctor mike!!

[@naritruwireve1381]

8:00 The bloopers at the end are always my favourite lol

[@JillyC5]

I've found sleep and bowel issues improved 100% since starting to take probiotics. I was already eating a very healthy diet. Yes more research is required, but for me it's been life changing.

[@RoflJoker1994]

What brand ?

[@JillyC5]

@@RoflJoker1994 NuU bio-cultures has been the best I've tried so far (I'm UK)

[@uddhavkarki5318]

Who many month we have to take probiotics for better result

[@christinemacharia2786]

I would love to know your thoughts on vegetarian and gluten free diets, especially on how they relate to different races...

[@1029blue]

I have celiac disease (and also follow a vegetarian diet by choice), and it seems that the general consensus is that healthy people should not follow a gluten-free diet, since it can be very restrictive and high in carbs, etc. However, some people without celiac disease seem to benefit from a gluten-free diet. I should note that what someone with celiac disease considers a "gluten-free" diet is oftentimes different from what the general population considers to be "gluten-free." People with celiac disease can't have any gluten. Ever. Not even in traces. I wish I could eat gluten, since gluten-free products, especially certified gluten-free ones, are extremely expensive. As the article that I'm linking here states, you should go see a doctor and get a proper diagnosis if you think you can't tolerate gluten. www.health.harvard.edu/blog/going-gluten-free-just-because-heres-what-you-need-to-know-201302205916

[@heather1146]

Dr. Mike you need to be a biology teacher 😂😂 and congrats on 2.1 million 🎉

[@184rama]

In the future he should look into teaching because I've learned more from his short videos than by going to class for a semester.

[@holyknight9507]

But a biology teacher doesnt even have half of a doctors knowledge and skill :(

[@Mette_Abildgaard]

+Holy Knight Eh, I'd say that depends on the level said teacher educates at. If it where at, say, university-level then they'd likely be quite knowledgeable on the subject (or at the very least within a branch of biology), albeit they'd probably not be as *medically* well-versed as a medical doctor.

[@BrownFam1225]

Your dog is literally the cutest thing in the entire universe

[@vishalchaudhary-nf6gr]

This product has changed my life. Haritaki Powder has improved my digestion more than I could have imagined!

[@alexwilliams4245]

Can you do update videos on Roxy and Bear?

[@Moonbeamchild8]

I am so grateful for your channel. This is the kind of information that i know my doctor doesnt have time to explain on our visits and it is so great to have another reliable source. Thank you!

[@Biminigirl15]

I agree I really look forward to watching his videos it's so nice to have a doctor that is honest and open about healthcare. Really informative as well as entertaining!!

[@KristenAgnesCB]

I randomly found your channel a few days ago, the one video you made about vaccines, because I'm really interested in the fact that so many people (including a member of my own family) are against them, it's unbelievable! I'm addicted to your videos now, so yeah, you got yourself a new subscriber who just loves the heck outta you ❤

[@ZMSportsnShorts]

Yeah…I’ve experienced plenty of benefit from taking probiotics. No bloating, not backed up intestines, increased regularity

[@daniellaagayeva4061]

Learned a lot! Thanks for being the best person for us Dr.Mike! :]] I live for these bloopers, btw Bear is so hugeee!

[@selened6215]

I was worried during the video because the gastroenterologist put me on probiotics once, but then you explained when it is prescribed and I was relieved

[@ashityagi3507]

This comes out at a time when it's rainy season here in India and I feel can feel these microbes crawling under my skin.

[@alicew5589]

As someone with Crohn's Disease, I found this video extremely informative. Thanks Dr Mike!

[@tinagalasso]

I'd love it if he did an IBD video so it was easier to explain it to my friends and family 💜

[@igloozoo3771]

Adding Collagen Peptides to my morning coffee + taking a liquid Vitamin C supplement + eating large Salads on an Empty stomach with only Cottage Cheese as source of Protein helped me tremendously after having the worst Constipation the last year. I basically eat my meats and veggies separately. They seem to digest better separately than eating them together. So no chicken breast or Salmon on my salads for example. No steamed broccoli eaten with meats. I eat meats by themselves or with some fruits. But I don't eat hard to digest veggies with meats together.

[@sarai5990]

When he said to sleep early, I was like 👀. And I’m watching this at 3am ☠️

[@manduhm5112]

If he was my health teacher is high school, I would of focused a lot more & learned more in that class hahah he’s so friggen cute☺️

[@drvijayalaxmisp6505]

Hello

[@sk-tx9dr]

MANDUH M 😂😂

[@roxariano4953]

I might sleep while focusing... He has a soothing and calm voice to listen..¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@NoteFromSELF]

*would HAVE focused ...

[@srvs6142]

@@drvijayalaxmisp6505 Hey hope your a man from Kerala

[@battlefieldmonster7]

Dr. Mike! Could you please do a video on PCOD and pregnancy. Thank you 🙏

[@MissTownsend54]

Yes!

[@cheergurrlies]

interesting concept. The mind manifests stress through body symptoms (gut issues, breathing issues, chest tightness, fainting) . This is what psychologists call a somatic response to a stressor. In terms of gut issues, I wonder if controlling what we eat and drink helps as a coping mechanism to regulate our stress levels. I am skeptical that the gut itself can cure anxiety and depression. However, awareness of body-mind connection and mindfulness of the foods we eat seems to be effective in helping stress induced gut issues. Like the 4th article provided in the description explains, the gut-brain axis relationship is bi-directional! Great video, it really sparked my interest.

[@addishiwotgirma7812]

True!I become anxious 5 months ago and can't still go away since I have a severe stomach cramp due to hpylori bacteria. And I have lost 10 kgs also my mood has been changed from that time.

[@koer45]

My conversation with my doctor me: I want to start with probiotics. doc: What is a probiotic? -no.

[@aalphasplatt1153]

😂🤣

[@101life9]

Milk kefir, water kefir, kombocha, fermented vegetables, natto (Japanese fermented soya beans)....

[@ericfolsom4495]

My conversation with my doctor doc: I tried this probiotic and prayed and the lord healed me. I just have to make sure I don't miss a pill. me: ... doc: Want to try the pill? me: Yes, I'll try the medicine.

[@Alignedtop]

So dumb.

[@antonyfar9874]

Hahaha

[@llewellynbinga9714]

Awesome video!!!!!!!!!!!! and your puppy grew like flash. His GINORMOUS!

[@JwilliamsAssociates]

Awesome looking dog there... And Mike is not afraid of kisses... I like him more already.. I am surprised but happily so not to see a bunch of ewwww.... going on in the comments.

[@Jaidrn]

Hey Dr.Mike! Can you do a video on EMT, EMS, and Paramedics? Thanks!

[@angelinaworley2542]

My dad's a paramedic, and comes home with the best stories. It never ceases to amaze me all dirty work they do to help everyone out. Thanks to all those in that field! You are truly making a difference!

[@emilymccann5176]

If you are traveling to any developing country I highly recommend bringing a probiotic you can be confident with you and taking it from the beginning of your trip. My friends and I who did got significantly less sick than those who didn’t. Do check to make sure that it doesn’t need any kind of special storage though.

[@AC-PNW]

You’re kind of like the new Bill Nye for health and wellness! Theme song? “dr.mike the cute health guy! Mike! Mike! Mike! Mike!”

[@AC-PNW]

He IS hot! However, I am 100% gay. Doesn't mean I can't say nice things about cute male doctors ;)

[@ChloeRaeofSunshine]

😂 the clap back

[@MarkyAlo]

@@AC-PNW nice I'm only 35% gay but I'll get there eventually

[@kathbaker4412]

Oh please. Much as I loved bull nye and watched regularly with my kids... Bill nye read a script and is an actor. Too bad he didn't get some education to go along with his image. Love em all. We need quality information sources! Love Dr. Mike!

[@Alignedtop]

Bill nyes a weirdo. His time has passed.

[@Uyhn26]

My gut feeling is telling me that our guts control our emotions more than us. Hmm. Wait a minute...

[@priyankas7477]

Yea

[@adikraho352]

Really

[@spyh4rd]

Free will is an illusion

[@rickbrees3297]

@@spyh4rd Stomach is God

[@kixycatmeowmeowface8710]

Love this video. As someone with a poor immune system and multiple digestive health disorders, I found this to be very exciting and informative. As a future health educator, I’m hoping to use these ideas and research to teach my future students more about their own health.

[@rolansanchez7046]

I started taking Probiotics a week ago and it does wonders, the only thing is the adjustment period like having abdominal upset, my stomach no longer create sound while I'm sleeping. I also like eating Kimchi, I no longer eat meat, dairy products, canned goods and sweets. Now, I have more energy.

[@GaletayaNightshade]

Okay, not entirely related to the video at hand, but I have a question. What is your stance on birth control as a medical professional? I suffer greatly from endometriosis, and have recently ended up with an ovarian cyst and it was recommended to me that I take it to prevent another one. I started the pill when I was 12, but it messed greatly with my depression and anxiety and I stopped taking it around 15. I am honestly afraid now as a college student to start the pill, get the shot, etc. and messing up my semester because it aggravates my anxiety, depression, or both. I've talked with my gynecologist, and voiced my concerns and we have a plan, but I wanted to know what your thoughts are on the widely debated use of birth control.

[@sharbear901]

Can you do a ‘day in my life’ video, where it just shows your average daily routine and of course show lots of Bear 😁

[@sarahkeenan8386]

2.1 million! Yes!!!! I was here before a million ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations💛

[@clubbizarre]

Dr. MIKE is a trustful and honest resource of information of this kind

[@ElisaLevon]

After reading many scholarly articles on the matter, I've come to suspect that dysbiosis, among other things, plays a role in my autoimmune thyroiditis. I've been taking antibiotics relatively often due to recurrent UTIs, so I asked my endocrinologist to consider ordering a microbiome test, as well as an antibody test for Celiac disease in order to rule out intestinal permeability, but he looked at me with disdain and told me that I'm a hypochondriac. I guess I'm in the wrong for being interested in the underlying etiology of my condition, while endos just treat symptoms and pocket money. I feel that in modern medicine, etiology is subordinated to symptomatology a lot of the time and that many doctors are dogmatic, lack empathy and do not really pursue the best line of treatment for their patients. Also, why is it that only endocrinologists treat Hashimoto's and immunologists have no part in the treatment? It's an autoimmune disease after all, not a thyroid disease..

[@melissamallen2589]

so smart! agree with this

[@rachellereynolds9979]

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune disease of the thyroid that leads to hypothyroidism. It is most definitely endocrine because a part of the your endocrine system is attacked and suffering - the culprit? your own immune system. Immunologists don't typically treat specific autoimmune diseases - for that you see a specialist who deals with that body system. For Crohns or ulcerative colitis you see a gastroenterologist, not an immunologist. For psoriasis you see a dermatologist. If I had environmental contact dermatitis I would see an immunologist for testing the direct cause of it, but in autoimmune diseases it's the immune system that is the direct cause of the disease. Autoimmune diseases are pretty much permanent. You can be in remission, but you will always be predisposed to it. Now, I agree with you on dysbiosis leading to autoimmune diseases, but if immunologists had a part in everything that involved the immune system, they'd also be infectious disease specialists, oncologists, neurologists, orthopedists, etc.

[@romicor9]

While celiac disease can be autoimmune, it has to do with your intestinal wall being less permeable to nutrients. In that scenario, even a normal microbiome would produce diarrhea because they have more to metabolize.

[@HorstDeBepp]

Was lactose intolerant, began eating joghurts with probiotic bacteria B. bifidum, L. acidophilus, and L. bulgaricus and since then I'm good again, yay :)

[@aimanjafri7207]

Hi! Do you mean yogurt or is that something specific?

[@mags980]

Aiman Jafri I think it's German for yogurt.

[@BrownFam1225]

I had no idea my own bacteria have a circadian rhythm 😭😭😭 it's like do I even own my body ?🤣

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

You don’t. Your body owns YOU.

[@marlons1]

I have a Panic disorder, so far I'm being very consistent with probiotics and prebiótics. I drink Kefir just cause it's so easy to consume. High Fiber Cereal in the morning my Kefir at 3pm 5 times a week. I swear to you the first improvement after 3 weeks of this routine was that my brain fog is gone. My mind is so clear. Clear mind gives me more motivation. I want to work out. I feel happy I'm laughing cracking jokes at work. It's awesome. My next goal is improving my eating habits further I hope this is the real deal and it's not just a placebo effect.

[@youngneo2956]

What do you eat?

[@lizziebarrie]

This is a great video! Thank you for feeding us such useful information Dr Mike

[@jennypenny8419]

Sleep & Fiber seems to affect every aspect of overall health.

[@teraphIl1000]

I'm always stressed and I have a terrible diet, sorry bacteria. :'-(

[@hetharahere87]

I have regular insomnia, and I definitely ate way too much white rice, and I hate yoghurt, sorry bacteria :"( #confessionalcommentsbox

[@Meowmeowalfred]

Lol

[@lpg8518]

I've heard so many people talk about inability to empty and when I see them eat, I know what the problem is. Usually, people are eating carbs (rice, potatoes and meat) and there are zero veggies. I noticed that when I incorporate more veggies, it makes an instant change, so yes nutrition is very important. This was very good information, thank you.

[@Mershedpaterters]

Your shirt is on point my man. Much love from Ontario Canada!

[@kivaramos8859]

I wasn't really a fan of the shirt today to be honest.

[@Mershedpaterters]

Kiva Ramos You must be blind.

[@kivaramos8859]

Nah I dont think so.. But you know what, I think he needs to get new flowers, he has the yellow ones in the background on his counter, I think a different color would be better? No? Let me know if I'm alone on this.

[@mli3793]

I should have known this during my teenage years. I'm 22 now and diagnosed with ADHD. I had a terrible ability to focus and my skin condition was really bad. I went through my entire teenage life with depression and anxiety. My diet was a mess which could explain why I was a mess. I will start eating more healthy and try to come up with a plan that works for me.

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

Meowdy Partner would you have any insight on how to spot someone who has ADHD?

[@SylumSolosEverything]

@Meowdy WOW me too. I turned 23 just a few days ago and it wasnt until last year that I got diagnosed with ADHD. The whole past few months has been me discovering just how much being undiagnosed for so long during development messed up my life. So many missed opportunities. @That Girl Reacts adult ADHD is 90% internal and everyone copes and reacts to it differently. Mine for example, which is particularly bad, prevents me from completing the most basic tasks such as self-care. Due to the lack of neurotransmitter activity present in ADHD, it's more difficult for me to process sensory information when it comes in which can get me easily flooded to the point that I have to shut down and forget about it before a panic attack sets in. This can lead me to avoid things like eating properly or showering regularly depending on how touchy the ADHD is that day. In my teenage years, this was seen from others as just sloth and laziness... emotional processing is also more difficult to handle due to the lack of neurotransmitter activity, making things feel twice as intense as they should and thus leading to symptoms like RSD which creates social phobias and sometimes even suicidal ideation over miniscule things. ADHD behavior can manifest on the outside as a clusterfuck of symptoms that are first often misdiagnosed as other mental disorders until the psychiatrist or patient gets to the root cause of their problem. ADHD is easier to diagnose in kids because the overlying symptoms are pretty straight forward.. and itll be easier for them to learn to cope properly through guidance and controlled school environment. When left undiagnosed though, they're on their own to find their own healthy or unhealthy coping mechanisms which will often change as they and their environment changes.... making ADHD much more complicated to detect and treat as adults, depending on how their coping mechanisms manifest... so to answer your question, you cant spot ADHD (in adults) especially not on first sight. It can look like anything on the surface and the severity also depends on the individual.

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

SylumSolosEverything hmm. It’s just that I wonder if a friend of mine has it but you’re saying there are no signs I can watch for?

[@SylumSolosEverything]

@@thatgirlreacts5465 there are but like with a lot of people in general, there can be many layers to types of behavior which could either be due to neurological conditions (ADHD) or personal conditions such as trauma. ADHD is a spectrum much like autism, some people have an easier time getting through their blockades than others. Even after being diagnosed last Spring, I still didn't know much or exactly how deeply the disorder rooted itself into my behavior (in social situations, my ADHD acting up would sometimes make me out to appear to others as the kind of person I dont want to be but due to sensory/emotional flooding, even if I caught myself in the moment I wouldnt be able to pull myself out of it) and lifestyle. I never understood why I was unable to do the things that other people could and because of that, I was never able to properly put those issues into words even for my therapist. Until recently when I decided to do some research on adult ADHD specifically and found this magazine site with articles that shed light on exactly what it was I was experiencing. (this article talks about the RSD symptom which is a big factor on the social side of life) www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/ I'm gonna be real here, when I found this my first reactions were anger and grief.. Before this discovery, I thought I was just broken despite not being able to control or change the same way I've seen others do, and that it was something I would just have to accept and live with. The general knowledge of ADHD is being unable to focus on one thing at a time, unfinished projects, missed deadlines, skipping from one topic to the next without making a bridge, bouncing off of walls etc. but the problems that it can create underneath covers such a massive umbrella of things which could easily be mistaken for something else so I don't really blame the misdiagnosing and lack of understanding people have of it, even among some professionals in the field. (mental illness in general is already a pretty ignored topic, so oof) it's not really good to assume if someone has it or not especially when the persons not a professional but if you'd like to understand more of it, my best recommendation is exploring that article site up there - it includes both information on ADHD in kids and adults as well as peoples own stories of living with it. (edit: if your friend also thinks she might have ADHD, perhaps share that website with her so she can see for herself if any of the information or life stories are relatable to her. just understand that ADHD symptoms can also be comorbid with other disorders so the best option is to leave the diagnosing to a professional therapist. I hope this helps.)

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

SylumSolosEverything thank you I’ll def check it out as soon as I’m done typing this comment. The only think I know about ADHD is what you mentioned, difficulty focusing on one thing linked with an inability to finish tasks. Then, recently I found out that apparently being overly sensitive (emotionally) can be a part of it? Is that true? The reason why I wonder about that in terms of my friend is because she is overly sensitive, to the point that she obsesses over a negative comment about her, she even has to call her husband every time something happens, like if the kid has a fever, if the cat spilled coffee on the rug, if she can’t find something in the house, etc. Sometimes she will call him multiple times a day because she “can’t deal” with minor inconveniences or things that upset her on her own. She’s very self centered too, she has a way to make things about her and anything, anything AT ALL, that doesn’t go well she can’t resist but make comments like “ugh, never a dull moment”, like there is literally not a single inconvenience that she can just brush it off is part of living life, know what I mean? And every little thing that happens, she NEEDS to vent about it to anyone that will hear it. Idk, it just seems so much and so odd that I started thinking maybe there is something “wrong”, you know? That it’s not just her being annoying or actually self centered. Also, she shops a lot, she has multiples of several items, buys seemingly useless things and goes on shopping sprees when she’s upset. Now she IS capable of finishing tasks, I wouldn’t say she’s easily distracted, BUT she’s very disorganized, has a tremendous lack of discipline and (between you and me) does not have the best hygiene (which I’m only mentioning because you brought it up and now I’m like, is that a symptom?). Idk, what do you think? I’m not asking you to diagnose her, obv, I’m merely asking if you think I’m blowing this out of proportion and if not then what I should do about it. Oh, and how is ADHD diagnosed? I also wanted to ask if I could contact you with more questions but that’s creepy, right? Ps.: do you know if ADHD is hereditary? Cuz her daughter is an exact copy of her. Seriously. Edit: omg you mentioned RSD and I had no idea what that meant till I was done w my comment and clicked on the link you left but most of my comment describes how unusually sensitive my friend is! How wild is that? I know it does not mean she has it but still... wild. I’m going to read it up, thank you so much!!

[@retrosun1845]

There is a huge connection with arthritis and the gut, the gut is really the key to alot

[@jesus1sl0rd56]

Really I’d like to know more

[@niluferbb815]

We need more information about gut and mental health 🙏