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- 6 days ago31 min
233: Docs Answer Listener Questions: Global Edition III
233: Docs Answer Listener Questions: Global Edition III Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements Global Reach of Itchy and Bitchy Addressing Listener Questions Cyclospora and Food Safety Tick-Borne Illnesses and Prevention Break Announcement Creatine Supplements: Benefits and Risks Raw Diets and Food Safety for Pets Break Announcement Listeners from around the globe send in questions for the Docs to give their best answers: most common countries for listenership, dog skin cancer, lumps and bumps, cardiac questions, diets and food science, cyclospora, toxins, vital monitoring and wearables, and more ....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- 1 weeks ago39 min
232: Bald & Bougie: Why Your Hairline Is Ghosting You. HAIR-LOSS TRUTHS AND TREATMENTS
232: Bald & Bougie: Why Your Hairline Is Ghosting You. HAIR-LOSS TRUTHS AND TREATMENTS Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Hair Loss Statistics: A Growing Concern Medical Treatments: Hormone Manipulation Blood Flow Therapies: Minoxidil and Beyond Surgical Solutions: Hair Transplants and More Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Natural Approach Over-the-Counter Options: Microneedling and More The Bullshit Bin: Unproven Hair Growth Claims Doc Itchy Pet Supplements Your part is widening, your ponytail is now a pony-tail, and TikTok swears rosemary oil and a $200 derma roller will fix it. Spoiler: they won't. This episode drags age-related hair loss into the light — androgenetic alopecia, DHT, menopause shedding, postpartum thinning, "cortisol hair," and the receding hairline you've been hiding under a hat since 2019. We separate legit from bullshit: what minoxidil and finasteride actually do.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- 2 weeks ago51 min
231b: "I am Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?" Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology
231b: "I am Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?" Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements The Allergy Enigma Genetic Predisposition to Allergies The Complexities of Allergic Reactions Immunological Mechanisms of Allergies The Allergy Epidemic Treatment Options for Allergies Monoclonal Antibodies: A Breakthrough in Allergy Treatment The Final Frontier: Steroids and Other Powerful Medications Your immune system is a bouncer with a hair trigger. This episode breaks down the actual allergy cascade, T helper cells barking orders, mast cells detonating, histamine flooding the scene — and why your dog's itchy, oozy ears run on the exact same wiring. Then we get to the good stuff: monoclonal antibodies (Mabs), the designer proteins quietly rewriting allergy medicine. Cytopoint muzzles IL-31 so your dog stops shredding the couch; Dupixent blocks IL-4 and IL-13 so humans stop shredding their own skin. Same playbook, different species. Finally, the patient who's "allergic to literally everything", every antibiotic, every dye, every vitamin. Spoiler: the research points less to true allergy and more to anxiety, somatization, and the nocebo effect. Legit reaction or brain doing a bit? We referee.Get the receipts and the reading list at itchyandbitchy.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- 2 weeks ago51 min
231: I'M Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?? Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology
231: I'M Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?? Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements The Complexity of Allergies Genetic Predisposition to Allergies The Allergy Mechanism Explained Increasing Prevalence of Allergies Treatment Options for Allergies Monoclonal Antibody Therapies Dealing with Medication Sensitivities Distinguishing Between Allergies and Sensitivities Meet the patient who's allergic to everything: gluten, dairy, dogs, dust, perfume, Mondays. Her elimination diet has eliminated food. Here's the inconvenient data — roughly 17% of people claim a food allergy, while challenge-proven allergy lands closer to 1%. The other 16% are having a real reaction to something. It just isn't allergy.The Docs unpack what a true allergy actually is: IgE antibodies parked on mast cells, waiting for a specific protein to cross-link them and dump histamine, tryptase, and enough cytokines to ruin your week. Then everything else — intolerance, pseudoallergy, irritant reactions, and the ever-popular "I read it online."We cover what actually works: real testing instead of 200-panel IgG nonsense, oral food challenges, immunotherapy that retrains the immune system, and biologics like omalizumab and dupilumab. Plus what your itchy dog can teach you about your own histamine problem.Show notes and references at itchyandbitchy.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- 3 weeks ago34 min
230: Medical Mayhem: Sh*t They Don't Tell You! Impactions; Necrosis; GLP1A; Testosterone-Fat; & more
230: Medical Mayhem: Sh*t They Don't Tell You! Impactions; Necrosis; GLP1A; Testosterone-Fat; & more Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements Introducing Medical Mayhem GLP-1 Agonists and Testosterone Impactions and Constipation in Older Adults Perineal Necrosis: A Serious Complication Coronary Calcium Score: A New Heart Health Indicator IV Drips and Health Risks Sex Education and the Horny Health Index Closing Thoughts and New Listeners Docs are trying out a new segment that will explore and explain weird and crazy medical problems that everyone wants to hush about because they are weird or embarrasing: Concrete Poops, Corinary Calcium Scores, IV Needles, Hormonal-Fat, Penis and Vaginal Necrosis, Sex-Drive, Erectile Dysfunction, Orgasm Education, and much more....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- Aug 17, 202629 min
229: Doctor W.H.O. on Lubes - A World Health Issue!
229: Doctor W.H.O. on Lubes - A World Health Issue! Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy The Surprising Variety of Sex Lubricants What Makes a Good Lubricant Personal Preferences in Lubricant Selection Types of Lubricants Explained The Importance of Provider-Patient Communication Legit or Bullshit: Sexual Health Quirks Closing Remarks and Call to Action The Art of the Perfect Lube: Because Your Vagina Deserves a Craft CocktailNobody talks about personal lubricants the way they talk about a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned, and honestly that's a crime. Both require the right ingredients, the wrong ones will absolutely ruin the experience, and yet most people are just grabbing whatever's cheapest off the shelf with zero regard for the recipe. Turns out formulation matters enormously; pH balance, osmolality, silicone versus water base, parabens, glycerin - these are your bitters, your base spirit, your garnish.Get the ratio wrong and you're looking at irritation, infection, and a night that ends far earlier than planned. Just like a great bartender wouldn't dump corn syrup into a Negroni, your body deserves better than petroleum-based mystery ingredients.We're breaking down exactly what's in your bottle and why the right cocktail recipe changes everything.Visit itchyandbitchy.comItchy & Bitchy is the podcast for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- Aug 10, 202632 min
228: Foods That Can Kill You; and What You Can't Do About IT!
228: Foods That Can Kill You; and What You Can't Do About IT! Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements The Dirty Dozen: Pesticide Contaminated Produce The Pathogen Problem: Foodborne Illnesses on the Rise The Controversy: What to Do About Contaminated Food Practical Steps to Reduce Food Contamination Risk Closing Remarks and Future Episode Preview Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (Repeat) Cyclospora and Cyclosporosis is infection tens of thousands of AMERICANS causing some deaths. More and More food pathogens are affecting us through contaminated food items and they are making us sick.Add to that the unavoidable contamination of our food with chemicals and pesticides and we are experience a food crisis.Even if you try to eat "Healthy" food items, these may be inthe "dirty Doozen" most contaminated foods available in stores.The Docs discuss the problem, the pathogens, and the pesticides and how we came to find ourselves in this crappy toxic and dangerous time. The Docs will also discuss - argue over what you can or can't do the avoid or prevent your exposure to the pathogens and poisons on and in your foods.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
- Aug 3, 202629 min
227: The Spreading Years with More of Me to Love: Geriatric Weight-Gain
227: The Spreading Years with More of Me to Love: Geriatric Weight-Gain Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements The Complexities of Midlife Weight Gain The Four Key Factors Contributing to Weight Gain After 40 Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on Weight The Importance of Sleep and Behavioral Factors Sarcopenia, Body Composition, and Inflammation Legit or Bullshit: Muscle-Skin Communication and Fecal Microbiota Transplant Closing Remarks and Call to Action Thanks Hormones, Very Cool: Why Your Body Decided Middle Age Was the Perfect Time to ExpandCongratulations, you survived your twenties, powered through your thirties, and your reward is a metabolism that has apparently gone into witness protection. Nobody told you that simply existing after forty would require a completely different operating manual, and yet here we are, buying pants with "comfort waistbands" and calling it self-care.The science is as delightful as you'd expect: declining estrogen, tanking testosterone, and a thyroid that's essentially on vacation are conspiring in real time to redistribute your body in directions you never requested. Your muscle mass is ghosting you, your cortisol is throwing a party, and your fat cells got the memo to settle permanently around your midsection.Itchy & Bitchy is the podcast for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health and hormone health to autoimmune disease and chronic pain, we investigate what science actually says. We examine functional medicine, holistic health, and alternative medicine with the same skeptical If it’s pseudoscience, we’ll call it. If it’s medical gaslighting, patient advocacy failure, or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers, and wellness skeptics WE OFFER No filters. No BS. Just the truth your doctor didn’t have time to tell you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system. From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we’ll call that too. For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER No BS
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