The CORRECT Time To Take A Shower | RTC 32

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[@taniaABal]

All the people that shower at night STAND UP!

[@adrianaheiler9794]

Me! I'm almost 45 and I always shower/bathe in the evenings. Sometimes in summer when I get very sweaty after mowing the lawn or something like that and have things planned afterwards I shower in the afternoon and then usually in the evenings too. I am NOT a morning person and getting up earlier just to shower would make me grumpy and irate for the rest of the day. A small wash in the mornings is fine, but don't drag me under the water in the mornings. I don't care about pseudo health benefits, but someone who tried to force me to shower in the mornings would seriously shorten their own life span! Also going to bed all sweaty every night? How much money for new mattresses do these people think I have???

[@klarabarunovic9841]

​@@adrianaheiler9794I'm 20 and agreed

[@Canetoady]

I’m 14 and agree

[@laurenl720]

Me!

[@canesugar911]

✌🏻

[@ArmayaJoelle]

I never thought I’d disagree with Dr Mike, but there’s no way I’m getting in my bed without showering😩 if I feel sticky in the morning I’ll take another shower

[@Nonedless]

18 SECONDS WHOO!

[@love_nyc_]

I shower at night because when I shower my entire shower routine from the moment I step into the bathroom to the moment I step out of the bathrom takes 2.5 hours 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm a girl so my hair care routine, my body care routine, my shaving routine, my hair drying routine - it takes sooooooo long. I can't imagine wasting 2.5 hours in the morning, absolutely not.

[@klarabarunovic9841]

​@@love_nyc_same, ugh I hate how long it takes me to get tf out of that bathroom even though I don't have a lot of things to do in there...

[@gilajacobs-ch2rw]

@@love_nyc_ that’s why I chopped of my hair

[@justahugenerd1278]

I don't really get all gross and sweaty during the day, but I absolutely do at night in bed. I can't imagine not showering in the morning, I'd look so gross

[@yu_riel]

I used to have an acne problem but it's gotten SO MUCH better ever since I started showering at night. It also helped with my insomnia, and improves my focus throughout the day + I'm not drowsy when I wake up in the morning because I feel ready and clean and just need to brush my teeth before I can go ahead with my day.

[@jayrendallday]

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?!? Who the hell doesn't shower both before and after bed? Morning and night! You weirdos

[@casie6609]

​@@jayrendalldayYou say the same thing in every comment. Troll.

[@jayrendallday]

@@casie6609 because no one will answer me !!!

[@jayrendallday]

@@casie6609 and that can’t be right 🤔maybe it’s just different in Australia because it’s hotter

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

Concerning acne issues, I change my pillowcase every single night. It seems to help.

[@trayolphia5756]

I’m an afternoon/evening shower taker Primary reason - I have an outdoor physical labour job, so I get very sweaty and greasy/grimy, so I get home from work, have a shower, into clean clothes, go to bed, then get up and go to work, which also allows me an extra 10-15 mins sleep instead of waking earlier to shower before work

[@NateEkat]

So my father gave me some good ideas behind the shower debate. He told me that Showering at night is more Blue Collar vs morning being a more White Collar thing. If you have been working in the shop all day working on cars, wood, etc; you're gonna want to shower at night to get all the dirt/grim/oil/greese/saw dust off. If you wear a suit and tie when you go into work, you should take a shower in the morning to assist in shaving and smelling better throughout your work day. Just some... shower thoughts.

[@JM-be7hk]

Makes a lot of sense! Never thought of it like that. Wise man!

[@wordelo]

Yeah I agree with this. I worked in a restaurant washing dishes. I felt so grimy by the time I got home I felt like I fell in a vat of grease. Took a shower and felt like a million bucks, slept like a baby.

[@annfrost3323]

I agree completely. Depends on type of work one does.

[@divine1085]

I'm as blue collar as blue collar can get, I'm a truck driver and I shower in the morning.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

I’d have to agree with your dad. I used to work at Amazon in a fulfillment center. You get so gross and grimy by the end of a 10 hour shift even your clothes stank.

[@rosie_roo]

As a night showerer myself, a major point in favor of night showers that you didn't mention is time. I happen to have a fairly long shower routine (curly hair and shaving means longer times). If I shower in the morning, it feels like I'm on a time crunch because I have other things I need to go do after, plus I would have to get up significantly earlier to ensure I have time to do it before I go. Showering at night, on the other hand, is quite relaxing: I can take my time and don't have to worry about going anywhere or doing anything after. Showering at night is also often more appealing to women who have more complex beauty routines (skincare, haircare, etc.) for this exact reason (also helps to get any makeup off at the end of the day). Showering at night also gives my hair plenty of time to air dry, while morning showers would mean I'd have to blow dry it or have wet hair for half the day.

[@mandigummels]

Yes thank you! HAIR is the main reason I shower at night. If you don't have a lot of it, you don't get it 🤣

[@hellkitty1442]

I have long hair, but I mostly shower in the morning or during the day (so, 3rd option here, maybe?). But I normally get up, take a walk with my dog, do some excercise (at least, lately I did more often than not), so showering in the morning washed all the sweat off etc. Also, I'd rather head into office freshly showered etc. As a child, I did mostly shower before heading to bed. That changed, when I went to the US for a year and my hostmother was showering in the morning. I just kinda picked up the habit. And it kind sticked with me. But, also, if I don't feel like showering in the morning (because, working from home or weekend) and I didn't excercise, so not sweaty, I might wait until midday to shower or early afternoon. Like, it's hot currently were I live and showering, using colder water, is just sooo refreshing and can give me a much needed boost later in the day. But the same would wake me up too much at night.

[@missblondie7033]

Well i have very long curly hair but i shower in the morning. I find it easier to handle my hair when it's wet and my shower time is about 9 min using conditioner and showergel so i think it's still preference

[@evansjessicae]

Maybe it's because I have shorter hair (but very thick), but I don't like showering at night because I have to stay up for 2 extra hours waiting for it to dry enough that it won't look like I have bedhead in the morning.

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@mandigummels I literally shave my head, no we absolutely get it. I want to take my time showering. I don't want to wake up EVEN EARLIER to rush my shower.

[@Keelie_123]

The only reason I shower at night is because I don’t have time in the morning

[@user-cg8ev6zj6m]

Fr

[@rebecca7766]

Another benefit of showering at night (for people in dry climates) is using body lotion after the shower! If I shower in the morning then I have to skip the body lotion because it makes it so time consuming and annoying to put on anything form fitting (skinny jeans, leggings, tights, fitted long sleeve shirts, etc.). Not an issue at all if I shower at night. My skin is always way softer and healthier if I routinely shower at night. Plus it just makes me sleep so much better. 😊

[@c_mendes]

Same!

[@FadedLightBluePink]

Night showers team here! I have horses, when I get home from barn I am covered in dust, hay, animal hairs, mud and sweat. Even if I am not with my horses for a day, I still shower before sleep. I am night owl-just an idea of getting up earlier in order to shower make me sick 🤣 Every minute of sleep is precious in the morning for me. I can't go sleep much earlier, my peak of mental activity is between 20-23 h. I have to get up to my job at 5 am, so I am abosulely not willing to waste my time in the shower in the morning 😂

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Former horse person, night person, also night showerer but mainly because of my hair, even if I were willing to blow dry it (I'm not) I still fog the heck out of the car if I drive to work after a shower, and freezing hair in the winter sucked when I was a morning shower. And it'd happen even when I had short hair, my scalp wants to stay damp for hours so it's way easier to hang it over the pillow and let it dry when I sleep.

[@TheBulle]

Same ! I have two horses and have barn chores to do ! I’m filthy at the end of the day so I have to shower ! I could not go to bed without showering. I guess morning showers are for people who don’t have physical work?

[@Equestrianluvv]

I’m also a horse person and team night showers. Washing off all of the sweat, dust, and animal hair at night when I get home is so freaking satisfying and it makes me feel refreshed going to bed

[@michaellovely6601]

Hospital employee here. I prefer to shower as soon as I get home because I work in the Dietary Department of my local hospital and I want to get all the smells of the hospital's kitchen off of my skin. This is especially true if I am going to be visiting my mother and I don't want to deal with her dogs hopping all over me.

[@c_mendes]

Same here, also a horse person and my peak time where I feel the greatest physically and mentally is around 8-12 at night. It’s so peaceful at night

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

You know what's better for stress than showering? GETTING MORE SLEEP. You absolutely sweat WAY more in the day when active than you do laying in bed in an air conditioned room. I feel nasty when I get home. No way in the world am I getting to bed without showering. Then I wake up the next day still feeling good and not needing to waste my sleeping time with something else. Really need to emphasis this because it wasn't mentioned at all. I CAN TAKE MY TIME AND I DON'T NEED TO WAKE UP EVEN EARLIER. Night is objectively better you can not change my mind.

[@1402kiki]

See I don’t have air conditioning, so I have to shower in the morning. I sweat so much at night, especially in the summer, that I cannot go to work without having a shower first.

[@canesugar911]

@@1402kiki you do both?

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@1402kiki That's a shower at night and morning situation

[@1402kiki]

I just have a quick wash the body shower before I go to bed. I never wash my hair before bed, that’s always in the morning.

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@1402kiki Bruh, if you're sweaty that's nasty. Wash your hair you're already there.

[@shaunastern8609]

I shower mornings, afternoons, and nighttime. I hate having a schedule, I shower when I want to. 😁

[@mayannbarredo8417]

Everytime Im unmotivated in my med schooling your videos always remind me to keep going. Thankyou Hope to see you in person here from Ph.🤞🏻

[@danimiller9932]

I love that Dr. Mike has such fleshed out pros and cons for the shower debate. I take night showers simply because I waste too much time during the day with my terrible time management skills to have time in the morning, night showering is the only option 😂

[@izoraiza7169]

I take showers at night because I have long thick hair and pollen likes to get stuck in if I go outside. Also I never have the time in the morning to take a shower because I'm busy with a lot of things. It takes me 10 minutes sometimes just to brush my hair because of how long and thick it is but I like my hair really long.

[@MrBugl17]

Just do both

[@primeyoriichi]

I take showers at night because i don't want anyone being awake and wanting to use the bathroom

[@wave_gamess6287]

It makes me feel refreshed before bed and I also don’t do great in the morning😂

[@LisaPFrampton]

OMG you echo me!!! 😂

[@sheilatorejo1670]

For me, I do both showers. I do full shower at night to remove all the dirt and allergens I got during the day, especially on my hair. Then I do a light shower in the morning (hair not washed) to make sure the sweat I accumulated during the night is washed off my body before changing clothes.

[@abufarsakh9919]

Someone like me 😂😂

[@samquinn4095]

I also do this but my hair gets so greasy during the night so I might change

[@Ellie-jl3vk]

exactly me as well!

[@ClaudiaReneFuentes]

I'm probably going going to start doing this. I'm more of a night showerer but I always feel jealous of those morning showerers looking so refreshed lol.

[@mingautumns4238]

As someone who showers at night and in the morning, I see this as an absolute win. I usually shower every night, but sometimes I take showers in the morning because they feel really nice and putting on clothes after a morning shower just feels better than putting on pajamas after a night shower. That’s just me though-

[@dianab9134]

Same but only when I'm super super tired and can't lift myself up to shower

[@handsomekitty4524]

As someone who doesnt shower, I see this as an absoloute win

[@mariasosa5233]

i love u Doc, u make my day. ur a natural.

[@robynelee4700]

For the shower debate, I shower at night because I have low blood pressure (sometimes 80/50 at times) and when I shower in the morning, even with cooler showers, I nearly pass out rather than at night, when I've been moving around and my blood pressure is stable. It also means I shower in peace because my child is in bed and means less stress for me!

[@MigusRandomness]

For real though, showers are super therapeutic for me and the best part about winding down at night imo. Plus I work in a warehouse, so sleeping in a cast of dried sweat and dust after each shift is an absolute nope. Team night shower!

[@KiraFriede]

Same for me, I get so so tired after showering.

[@jayrendallday]

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?!? Who the hell doesn't shower both before and after bed? Morning and night! You weirdos

[@casie6609]

​@@jayrendalldayShowering once per day is normal... there's no need to do it more than that.

[@yummypeach455]

As a tropical area people, 2 showers per day is our minimum unless you're living with air conditioner place. So we are really grossed out when someone question about taking a shower less than 2 times.

[@CelestialEquestrian]

Very interesting!

[@kamcorder3585]

In some parts of the world, showering daily isn't even necessary because it doesn't get too hot and it's not humid

[@brookalinithegreat8443]

On one hand I agree that showering two times a day would be best (I would love to do that if I had the time lol), but as someone with super thick hair and excema I have no idea how I would function taking two full showers per day

[@Nicholas-ze5vv]

I live in a subtropical U.S. state, basically in a swamp (not FL or LA state). The humidity is an average of 85%, often reaching 90%+ midday. I only shower once a day. Not sure why you'd need to twice a day regularly.

[@yummypeach455]

@@Nicholas-ze5vv Kinda understand your point but when you're near the equator and average temp is 35c, things kinda changed. For context, I mean Thailand

[@kiararobaina7215]

Team morning!🎉

[@Ana-zb8mq]

Personally, I live in a REALLY tropical country and (as Dr. Mike and many others) I sweat a lot, so I tend to do both! Because I find showering twice a day with COLD water super refreshing. (which I do almost all year round, because we don't really have a "winter" season here, just either hot or rainy days). But, at the same time, when I traveled to London a few years ago I showered once at night with warm water, because of the cold (even after a full day of constant walking). So yeah, weather is a big factor there.

[@jasminespencer2872]

Yes, definitely And it can differ based on your physical appearance as well, because from the chat it seems as though, for many a shower must include washing your hair ,when for 3 - 4 hair types that can be extremely damaging.

[@lukeliam6614]

Well mine is even more tropical (Maldives)

[@origprod2]

I started showering at night just because it worked much better with our household schedule. After a while (and understanding that, yeah, it washes off allergens, keeps the bed and pillow cleaner, etc.), I began to REALLY enjoy the fact that I get up in the morning, wash my face & brush my teeth, and I’m ready to go. It makes my mornings SO much happier!

[@AnnabethOwl]

I’m the opposite my schedule means that mornings are the best time for me to shower because night time really doesn’t work with my schedule(partly because my brothers(13 and 10) hate taking showers so at night my parents are having an argument with them over they have to take a shower 😅) Edit: I do have really bad anxiety + I rethink all social interactions I had throughout the day I tend to be awake in bed for at least an hour with anxiety before I go to sleep. I started sleeping with stuffed animals because it kinda helps(I’m going into my junior year of high school). In your experience does showering at night make it easier to go to bed?

[@origprod2]

@@AnnabethOwl Well, maybe…? Sometimes it feels like washing the day away, which is very good. But other times it’s just another step in my getting-ready-for-bed routine. If you can manage it (around your brothers and parents’ battles ☺️), it might act as a signal to your brain that it’s time to relax and sleep.

[@farhatamnan3736]

As a tropical nation, it is actually very common to shower at both day and night (or at least thats how it is here in malaysia). You actually get the best of both worlds. Showering with cold shower during the day right after you wake up is super refreshing. It gets your brain moving, and overall freshes you up very well for the day both physically and mentally. Being a tropical nation, its common to sweat so a lot of people also shower at night. The time people shower at night varies from dusk to a bit late at night around an hour or two before going to sleep. Night showers can help you wind down and relax after a long day. This works very well if you exercise or workout during the evening as you can clean yourself up for a clean night/sleep. I highly recommed showering at both day and night 👍

[@kanishqgarg8770]

Same In india

[@Ana-zb8mq]

Same in Panama!

[@giuliab8484]

In the summer I shower in the afternoon if I've been to the beach and at night. If it's very hot and I sweat during the night, I shower in the morning too

[@Langley_Ackerman19]

Here in SE Asia, you'll smell and itch if you don't shower regularly. It's like we're in a constant free trial for Hell 😂

[@johnchlouerebucas9155]

Right, like how come it's a debate?

[@nowherebeans]

Hey Mike your the reason I’m taking med school and I havnt regretted it YETTT!

[@ihwa9566]

I thank Doctor Mike for doing videos like this because thanks to these questions, a question that i never knew i needed an answer for were here.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

0:05 - Skip a beat 0:25 - Passing on gas 1:00 - No bones 1:20 - Bad veggies 1:45 - Nosebleed 1:50 - Slow metabolism 2:30 - Google doctor 2:40 - Excessive sweat 3:20 - Shower nights 5:10 - Forced choice 5:25 - Bear ad 6:00 - Sleepwalking 6:15 - Daily migraine 6:45 - Prescription toothpaste 7:25 - Seedy breads 7:55 - Mental meds tolerance 8:05 - Workout playlist 8:20 - Warm vs Cold 8:30 - Alcohol + pain killers 9:25 - Poppy bagels 9:40 - Insectophagy 9:55 - Chess comes pression 10:30 - Best workout slot 11:10 - Cry don't pee 11:30 - Spiccups 11:55 - Big hospital V local doctor 12:25 - Charlie horses 12:45 - How to swallow 13:10 - The mighty pacifier 13:30 - Rosy cheeks 14:05 - Conclusion

[@marojiji7530]

Boring

[@EditorZyldy]

@@marojiji7530You look like the person to say that, I don’t blame you.

[@Sami.DSpidee]

I love u ❤

[@judavandekipknots3119]

thanks bro

[@outfirst6165]

why?

[@ThexImperfectionist]

Dr. Mike, make a morning vs nightime shower poll and let's settle this once and for all!

[@JM-be7hk]

Agreed 💯😂

[@JANSITUBERS_onlyyt]

"versus HERE, WERE HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING THE TIME TOGETHER 😃😃" docter Mike always makes me laugh 😂😂😂 2:32

[@jasonjimmy6421]

I really want to be a family medicine doctor one day because of you and I have learned a lot from you too 🙂 even though the chest compressions and a lot more so keep it up 😊

[@Grim-xk2ko]

5 min shower at night, 5 min shower in the morning. I find it helps me sleep better and I find my morning to be a lot better mentally after showering.

[@aperson-bg2cb]

this is actually a good idea- i think i might start doing this thanks!!

[@JulianaBlewett]

For people with allergies, it is often suggested to shower before you go to bed to keep allergens at bay.

[@shannon890]

Can confirm it makes a big difference. Also helped my acne by washing my hair before bed!

[@Robrr89]

3:54 that’s why I take showers both in the mornings and night

[@EmmaAndLeah]

Doctor mike you are my best ever doctor!

[@teafueledcat]

I’m team….AFTERNOON shower. Lol Also re: the poppy seeds and drug test thing: Mythbusters actually did an episode on that. Jamie ate three poppyseed bagels while Adam ate a whole poppyseed cake. Their tests both came up positive and continued to do so 18 hours after regular testing. Definitely give the episode a watch if you’re int in the science behind that since they live for busting stuff like that.

[@shlokaswain2118]

Finally someone who understands

[@ryleejames3062]

I second that

[@danielland3767]

As a daily viewer of that show to this day i agreed & it doesn't get looked at enough

[@thatNPC1]

yesss it’s more convenient and just BETTER

[@TheSuperappelflap]

im team lunch shower. i eat at my desk at home while im working and then i get 30 minutes off for lunch. saves me time after work and i dont have to get up early.

[@janavenue650]

i take showers at night because i have long hair & it can dry more fully while i sleep. i've had pvc for decades & every doctor i've asked has never told me that. thanks, Dr Mike

[@erinharness9428]

I used to do this, until I went to change my pillowcase one day, and there was black mold on the pillow. Washing my hair in the morning does mean I sometimes leave the house with it damp, but I'd rather deal with that than sleep on mold.

[@alexandraghita7239]

You have to fully dry you hair with an hairdrier before you go to bed, or you might develop yeast

[@janavenue650]

@@alexandraghita7239 , never got yeast. but thanks for the info

[@janavenue650]

@@erinharness9428, never saw any mold on my pillows, but thanks for the info

[@Heart2472]

When you don’t dry your hair before you sleep you can get more breakage . Not saying it does happen but that does happen to lots of people.

[@mbh2743]

I retired from medicine in two thousand and seventeen I was a c t tech and I was old school period I was so frustrated with the unethical treatments going on in the hospitals , especially the v a v a that it took me four months to realize how mad I'd been Thank you for coming on with a common sense medicine. That should have been practiced all along

[@trish87563]

Night showerer here. Sometimes in the worst of the summer, if I've been outside and gotten all sweaty, it'll be an afternoon shower, but mostly, I do it at night. Among other reasons, my hair looks its best if I wash my hair at night and go to bed with it wet. It dries more slowly that way, and I wake up with amazing, smooth waves and no frizz. The other benefit, especially when you have roommates who shower in the morning, is you don't have to worry about running out of hot water. :)

[@kenneacorreia9191]

It's weird for me, as a Brazilian, seeing you guys debate on whether it's better to shower in the morning or better at night. Here we take showers in the mornings, after lunch when we can, and before going to bed. Sometimes, when it's top hot we can take up to 4 showers a day

[@cats4hir3]

It is a first world problem I guess? Lmao. Maybe people who live is warmer climate tend to shower at least twice a day compared to people who live in a colder climate. I even shower twice during the winter when I was in Japan for 5 years lol.

[@emiliedye7618]

This is the correct answer. I shower at least twice a day but if it’s summer I shower 3-4 times a day.

[@DaniGreenfairy]

Thank you! I live in Trinidad and the only time I shower once a day is if I've been in bed in ac all day. And I *still* need to shower before I go to sleep at night.

[@cherriberri8373]

You guys ARENT using shampoo and soap and all that every time, right? Because if you are you're wasting most of it and harming your skin and hair with excessive soap! Where I live summers arent exactly mild but not nearly as hot, and I still find myself rinsing off sometimes in the afternoon or night even if I showered/will shower already. Just to get all that sweat off

[@williammendez-gallardo7309]

Caribbean here! Been taking more than 2 showers a day all my life!

[@SidewalkCitizenLA]

As for the shower argument, I'm like Mary Poppins, bathing is appropriate when it's necessary, so time of day is irrelevant. I'll shower/bathe at noon.

[@brunette3cookie]

Showering puts me to sleep and is perfect for nighttime. Helps me unwind before doing my skincare routine. Type I skintype too ✌🏻

[@suttonmercer1244]

People always judge me for showering in the Morning. But i love it.

[@cornflakegirl4811]

Without showering in the morning, I would literally die on my way to the coffee machine, cuz my morning vitality, orientation and agility resembles that of a zombie. In addition as a teacher I want to enter classroom "stage", nice, clean and energetic. Best thing at night to prepare for sleep: a good and relaxed bubble bath - and watching your content. Thx for sharing your medical advice and your hilarious humour with us - greetings from Germany ✌❤

[@Rebecca78239]

Same! If I try to go downstairs first thing when I wake up my balance is terrible and my knees hurt so bad. I feel like taking a nice hot shower warms up the muscles after being still all night

[@rebeccasurprenant9720]

My dad says that if you shower in the morning, it means you didn’t work hard enough the night before to need to shower at night. 😂 so I always shower at night now.

[@Mally_katloin]

for the shower thing, if I went somewhere during the day, I shower at night because I don't want to get other people's germs on my bed. If I didn't go anywhere, I'll shower in the morning because sweat when I sleep

[@nayerodriguez3585]

I just love him HAHAHA he’s so funny, I love his references of tv shows and the way he interacts

[@rrrrrfffff]

Another pro to evening showers, at least for me, is mood boost. I generally am in a much worse mood in the evening than the morning, so it helps me reset and at least feel decent before going to bed. I like to shower not super close to bed though to make sure my hair can thoroughly dry beforehand

[@jiawesome]

Hii dr.mike! I am a NEET aspirant (NEET is an entrance competitive exam held in India for getting into a med college), Trust me you have been an inspiration to me since i decided to become a doctor,, it was yoir vids that made me interested in medical field.. So,I would appreciate you giving guidance to students preparing for their exams and make a vid on how to handle peer pressure and be positive during such situations!

[@Rahul-xc5qe]

You got this buddy!

[@jiawesome]

@@Rahul-xc5qe Thank you mate!

[@ridhamrana0402]

You can do it,I am currently a MBBS 3rd yr student in Government Medical College in Gujarat,Just go with your flow and try to complete everything and be regular and consistent,small steps everyday 😊

[@jiawesome]

@@ridhamrana0402 I appreciate you my friend! And Yes I will be consistent to my daily goals:))

[@ABS288]

Good luck!

[@yu_riel]

As a student with a truckload of studying to do, plus projects, both personal and school related, and an internship -- I honestly cannot tell how much sleep I'll be getting that day until the night of, and as I don't want to fall asleep in the shower, I load up on caffeine after showering at night, study till I'm finished then fall asleep dressed and ready for the next day.

[@xandosreign]

I had three straight weeks of headaches brought on by the smoke from the Canada forest fires, most days resulted in a migraine. Had a day with an 8 hour migraine that I couldn't sleep off like normal followed by a 12 hour headache. Saw my new PCP next day got on preventative medication and haven't had a migraine since. A couple of headaches still but no migraines, best thing I've done in years.

[@pinkfeet518]

the smoke gave me a 2 day migraine and they’ve never lasted more than 12 hours. i believe i suffer more from cluster headaches. it’s really good to see someone speak about their experiences w/ the meds. i’ve only seen commercials but never actual opinions. might need to look into it in the future if it gets worse

[@xandosreign]

@pinkfeet518 it is one 25mg pill every night for me and that is it. I've got another med just in case I still get a migraine but haven't needed one of them yet.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

I live in a state, Arizona, where wildfire season lasts for months. Smoke headaches are common here and they can last for hours up to days. They are no joke. We haven’t had any rain for over 2 months. We’ve had one big fire already and several smaller fires. I’m fairly certain this season is going to be the worst we’ve seen in years. We haven’t been in this much of a drought for a LONG time.

[@melon_milk5758]

For the people struggling to swallow pills, this is something I struggled with and one thing that really helped me was to put the pill under my tongue and then swallow a bunch of water. Goes down way easier, hope this helps someone :)

[@daniellewallace1996]

I still can't swallow pills. I'm defective when it comes to anything medical. I was out of commission for a whole day when I got my Covid shot. I was having anxiety attacks for the rest of the day even after it was over.

[@sachib.2607]

A way i learned to swallow pills (i learned later too due to struggling with it) was to chew some bread, and just before i swallow the bread, slip the pill in and swallow everything all together- I would do this with a small piece of bread, like a bit less than a bite, and followed with drinking water. It helped train me to swallow pills-

[@chamclowder1231]

My problem with pill swallowing was my tongue catching the pill and holding it. I used a hard plastic straw, crazy straw for us 90s kids, and it held my tongue down. After awhile, I no longer need the straw.

[@marcialitt4431]

I do this too! I do also sometimes swallow pills dry, tho.

[@daniellewallace1996]

@@sachib.2607 that sounds very doable for me. I might try this one sometime.

[@glenjennett]

I think it's personal preference with what time a person showers. Do what makes you feel more comfortable. It's not going to do any damage either way.

[@KiraFriede]

Thank you for raising awareness for Lupus!

[@jr7762]

RTC with Dr Mike are so weird but funny. They're great.

[@anjalikambham107]

Dr. Mike talking to Bear and calling him son is the cutest/funniest thing everrrrr!!! 😍😂❤❤🐻

[@niranjans4687]

5:00 i shower both at 6.30 morning and 6.30 evening

[@werdwerdus]

this was a really good episode! great information

[@valerie4912]

The shower issue is going to be a real conflict in our relationship, Dr. Mike 😂

[@pokerface7185]

Hey Doctor Mike! This is the earliest I've ever been to a video. listening to the first 5 seconds alr got me rolling. Thanks for always being there for us!

[@anthonydelfino6171]

Shower at night. Another reason for me this is better, I have eczema and I'm supposed to apply a medication I wear overnight. Showering before I apply the medicine means not only is the area clean, but I'm also getting that leave on medication where it's needed at the most crucial point when the skin is most vulnerable to drying out and irritation. But also like you brought up, I have trouble getting to sleep some nights, and the warm shower followed by wrapping up in a blanket helps me get into that sleep mode. AND I'm a horrible morning person, so getting that extra 10-15 minutes to sleep in is great.

[@kalirock1809]

So one thing i read about showing at night, is that you might want to change your sheets more often. Because you are trapping moisture under your blankets which causes bacteria to build up.

[@ping_pong8991]

I shower both at night and in the morning. Beat that Dr. Mike 😤

[@melanieannplans2666]

I'm actually super happy that someone brought up Rosacea! I had it REALLY bad about 5-6 years ago, to the point where even full-coverage makeup wouldn't hide the bumpy/tough skin. It can be agitated by certain foods (e.g. sodas, chocolate, fried foods), but in my experience it can also be caused by stress. I finally got put on the proper mental health medications in late 2018, and within six months my rosacea went away. Now I'm not sure if there's also a correlation that the medicine I was prescriped helped treat whatever actually causes rosacea or what, but I haven't dealt with that pesky condition since!

[@sinanabusalah4748]

For the swallowing a pill question, one thing I found extremely important is when you drink the water from a bottle, leave room for air flow in the bottle and the pill just smoothly gets swallowed. I presume it has something to do with air pressure in the bottle not existing.

[@KateLate____]

Just get the water into your mouth. And then swallow once your mouth is full.

[@zDodecahedron]

5:25 I was just thinking about this the other day...

[@nerd26373]

We appreciate Dr Mike’s insights. They’re always filled with valuable and trustworthy information we should always take note of.

[@atomicalice0]

I’m totally team morning shower, to me it does feel best to have that refresh before starting my day. And morning showers are when I usually have the best hair days. Occasionally a night shower happens and it can feel cozy to get in bed right after… but morning still wins for me. Awesome video, Doctor, as always it was a pleasure to watch! Also stoked to have a new workout playlist to try!

[@SomeonesGhost]

Funny thing is I have better hair days when I shower at night 😂😂😂

[@IMADINOSAURNOTABIRD]

How about morning AND night. Shower twice! NOW WHERE ARE THE CONS?

[@IMADINOSAURNOTABIRD]

Oh wait water bills...

[@shutupnvibe]

Same! Morning showers are best for me.

[@patricksimoneau7647]

I always shower in the morning. It started cause I would wake up at 330am to get to the gym before work. I needed a shower to wake myself up. But I generally also shower in the evening because I always did physical labour work.

[@flef6514]

His answer to the daily migraine question was SPOT ON. I have had daily migraines since 2021, which my doctor in my previous state ignored because they "aren't isolated to a single side of your head", so they "couldn't be migraines". Got a new doctor, he immediately said they were migraines and referred me to a neurologist. Went to the neurologist, he put me on an antidepressant (Amitriptyline - non SSRI), which he said, in his words, "studies have shown it doesn't work for depression very much, but great for migraine prevention." It's been only a couple of weeks and I've seen about a 50% reduction in frequency and intensity. The only drawback of this medication for me is that I can't really miss a day, at least not until I'm migraine free for a couple of months. And its other side effects have also helped me with my chronic anxiety and sleep problems.

[@LubnaSiddiq]

Same for me. Hope you're doing great

[@pedrojorge6843]

As a Brazilian, when I see heated arguments on whether to shower in the morning or before bed, I can’t help but wonder: DO THEY KNOW THEY DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE? 🤔 Guys, please don’t go to bed without a shower, especially when you’ve been in public transportation and all out and about the whole day 🤢 And also please don’t go to work in the morning without a shower, especially when you’ve been sweating all night long and you will also share public transportation and a workplace with others 🤢 That’s the way to go. Hope it helps 🫠

[@msofiadefreitas]

sim!!!!!! essas discussões são tão fora da minha realidade kkkkkk no mínimo um banho de manhã e um a noite!

[@areamo]

Some people do but it takes up a large amount of time and can increase water bills.

[@sophienachbaur6516]

Not everyone has the time and money to shower twice a day. It can also be bad for your skin if you shower too much.

[@pedrojorge6843]

@@sophienachbaur6516 I respect the argument that it MIGHT not be good for your skin (very subjective and it depends on a lot of factors), but nobody will convince me that they’re too busy to take two 5-minute showers a day. It may take longer if you’re washing your hair, but generally speaking 5 minutes is more than enough, and absolutely nobody is that busy.

[@acyasin1000]

As a disabled person, sometimes a 'five minute shower' isn't that easy. It takes considerably more energy, and people should shower as needed to feel clean. Seems pretty condescending to decide what other people have time or energy for.

[@handonstark]

Dr Mike you should talk about dysautonomia. I haven't seen a doctor that is a youtuber talk about it and as a person with dysautonomia and other chronic things i find it important to bring awarness of this barely known symdroms or chronic illnesses. I love your videos and i hope you do talk about this. You make my really awful days better 💌

[@michele0324]

I'm also a 🦓 and would ❤ content specific to Dysautonomia and/or POTS because the diagnostic delay coupled with being under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed is a barrier to treatment.

[@handonstark]

@@michele0324 It took the Doctors a decade to diagnosed me and they gave me 2 misdiagnoses and there was somuch gaslighting from the medical field. It got to the point where i believd i was crazy.

[@michele0324]

@@handonstark I'm sorry that was your experience. Living with something without knowing its name is awful.❤️ It took me 4 decades to be diagnosed. I figured out my diagnosis then found a specialist to formally diagnose me. Same with hEDS.

[@zm6947]

If I had time to shower in the morning I would but I start work very early. I got used to evening showers and they work for me best.

[@roeurngra9696]

Happy To See You Anytime Love You Forever ♾ !!! ❤️🇺🇸🇰🇭❤️🙏🏻

[@karolinas.1282]

I took a Japanese test that was 45 minutes my heart rate was constantly 130+ and I legitimately burned 300 calories and my Fitbit counted it as exercise 😅

[@jennylusk1016]

Dr. Mike does tend to make learning this more fun. I bet if he were to be a medical teacher, students would be lined up for his class.

[@heidirees9647]

QUESTION: what helps you lose weight better/healthier, reducing caloric intake or burning fat?

[@ryanisber2353]

I have a friend that does botox injections every couple months to help with hyperhidrosis and his insurance covers it. I think the copay is 30$-50$, but you’d have to check with your insurance to make sure it’s covered. He says it works really well for armpit sweat so if you have hyperhidrosis it’s definitely something to consider.

[@fleursial8390]

Thank you so much for the perfect subtitles! They're very helpful for hard of hearing folks.

[@Freya778]

Definitely!

[@Negsmie]

I think the shower debate just depends on peoples schedules. I'm personally team morning shower because I work a lot in the afternoon and evening. My hair is also loosly wavy and loses its hold easily, so I like to air dry and allow gravity to make it manageable

[@wahinefishgirl]

BOTH night and day showers AND after workouts AND just sometimes because I love using my outdoor shower AND after the beach, after surfing…. Livingin the tropics & its always humid & warm = lots of showers & quick rinses a day

[@laurencebrooks7699]

I get PVCs all the time---so glad my cardiologist is properly treating me (have an ICD also).

[@DevilHunterJax]

Yup, the pollen comment is exactly why I shower on an evening. If I don't get the pollen off, I legit struggle to sleep because of how bad my hayfever gets. Even with loratadine to help control the symptoms, it can be absolutely miserable trying to sleep in the summer

[@itsmxtwist]

I have terrible allergies, I typically shower in the morning though if I was doing something outside with lots of pollen I’d definitely shower after to get the pollen off. But I like taking showers in the morning since I feel grimy otherwise

[@jiawesome]

Gotta love these RTC videos man! These are so informative yet relaxing and also funny in a way that makes my day better. Thank you dr.mike❤

[@Soulitic]

I’ve always showered at night but I’m also gonna start doing it in the mornings too

[@1inabluebillion]

team showering both at night AND the morning! helps me wake up, feel good, feel clean and fresh for the day, AND it helps me wash off all the grossness before I get into bed heheh

[@mickymoist]

My doctor proscribed me something for my migraines thats main use was for Blood Pressure, Difficulty Sleeping, and Depression... Not only did it cut the migraines down to 2-3 every two months instead of 2-3 a week... I also suddenly felt better about myself and more social. Go figure: Sleeping well and not having to suffer all week makes a person happier overall!

[@Yaapo]

Once again Dr. Mike uploads yet again another fantastic video! Leep up the good work!

[@user-gu8sp5dd3w]

I take both but I have a cool story and would love to tell you it is medical I love your videos

[@kirk9526]

Doctor Mike! You should really visit Denmark. We have a bread called Rugbrød and it is supposedly the healthiest bread. I believe we only have it in Denmark. You should really try it! Also I really love your videoes ^^

[@Antisocial_Lady]

Your yt channel literally gives out knowledge better then school! My guy you are awesome and amazing.

[@jeshnavarunjava5937]

Hey Mike! Please do an Indian medical exam (NEET) review! It'd be really fun to watch! Loads of support from India 🇮🇳

[@3linesinthemiddle495]

heyyyyyy heres the plan to make everyone happy "shower twice a day once at night and in the morning :D!"

[@joewhitlock9996]

Okay, I liked this video for one simple reason. Your doctor needs to know you. Prescription wise, or even over the counter. I once said yes when I was 16 if I smoked cigarettes to the doctor in front of my mother. My mother kind of freaked out upon hearing this. The doctor had to calm her down as I had just answered truthfully, and I understood that they needed to know this information. I understood even at that young age, that holding anything back had no upside. The car ride home was an earful...but looking back, I didn't even hesitate. I don't now remember what I was being seen for. But I remained honest. I'm just going to add, that no matter your age, answer your doctor's questions truthfully.

[@lindathompson9334]

I love the Q and A format today. I always learn something new.

[@tarpsoff57]

I just shower at both night and in the morning. Just feels good before I go to bed and after I wake up

[@Chef42096]

Yesir im with big mike on this one

[@HeatherJSN]

For poppy seeds, it depends on the kind of test, and how much you eat. If you take a test that's sent to a lab, you'd have to consume a lot. A dip test can have a positive reading when eating a smaller amount.

[@Sherrilynn27]

Showering after work, for some professions, is pretty necessary. Night showers! Just not too close to bedtime.

[@evelym_here]

I want to thank you because thanks to one of your advice videos like this, I was able to find out the origin of the terrible Trapezius pain I had! And it's gone. ❤Thank you sooo much!

[@Dragonbleps]

8:30 years and years ago when my mom was struggling with alcoholism, she was normally still conscientious of not mixing medication and alcohol, but one time she did, and she started hallucinating. Imagine, me, a teenager at the oldest, being called upstairs by my drunk mom in her bed. And she's softly giggling to herself, and points at the closet, telling me there's someone in there playing hide-and-seek. Absolutely terrifying. Thankfully nothing worse happened, but I'm begging people to please not take that risk.

[@minecraftnerd2175]

Omg thats so scary, I couldnt imagine that happening to effectively a child. I hope your ok

[@TheSuperappelflap]

As a definite evening person, I either shower during lunch when I work from home, or in the evening if I have to go to the office. I already have to get up several hours before what would be my natural rhythm so Im not getting up 10 or 15 minutes more early to get a shower. As long as you change your bedsheets and pillowcases semi-frequently, you'll still be clean in the morning unless its really hot and in that case I will be sweaty when I get to work anyway, even with air conditioning. Sweat isnt a major problem either if you are healthy and hydrated, a fresh shirt wont start to smell in a span of a few hours.

[@gilangperdiansyah5693]

As someone who live in tropical country, I took a shower twice a day. Morning before work, and dawn/night back from work