The Doctor Youn Show

Essences. Masks. Copper. Retinol. Vitamin C. Today there are more categories of skin care products and important ingredients in these products than anyone can learn and master. If you’re like the vast majority of women and men in the United States, the sheer number of different kinds and brands of skin care products on the shelves leaves you confused. Which of the hundreds of different products si...

Food is Medicine. Dr. Terry Wahls was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis, confined to a wheelchair, and told by her neurologists to get her affairs in order. Instead of giving up, however, she researched the foods that power the mitochondria in the brain, completely revamped her diet, and in less than twelve months she was off her medications and riding her bicycle to work. Using princi...

Today’s hot new cosmetic treatment is often tomorrow’s abandoned option. There are so many trending treatments that come and go in cosmetic medicine, it’s hard for consumers and patients to know what is best for them. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of the country’s most outspoken and reputable plastic surgeons. He’s going to give us what he considers to be...

Nutritional supplements are a controversial topic in medicine.  Many doctors believe there is no benefit to taking supplements, and you’re paying money to basically make expensive pee.  Many holistic health practitioners disagree.  So what does science say? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m getting to the bottom of anti-aging nutritional supplements.  Do they work?  Will th...

Have you tried intermittent fasting? Also known as time restricted eating, this method of limiting the hours in which you eat has helped millions of Americans to lose weight, improve their brain function, and even de-age their bodies.  But how should one do this, and exactly what benefits can you achieve? On this episode we’re going to dive deep into intermittent fasting. I’m joined by an expert i...

Are you one of the millions of Americans who want to lose weight but just can’t take those pounds off? Maybe you’ve tried multiple fad diets and nothing seems to work? Did you know that the answer to losing weight isn’t counting calories or working out more? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to tackle the subject of weight loss and the impact that our food sensitivi...

What’s the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine? While conventional medicine focuses on interventions, such as medications and surgery, to tackle acute and chronic medical issues, functional medicine is focused on finding the underlying root causes of illness. A relatively new field that is practiced by physicians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopaths, and ot...

This one is a doozy.  In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I share with you the story of a patient whom I’ll never forget. In plastic surgery, we meet a plethora of people.  Most of them are kind, happy, and great patients.  I am so blessed to treat them. And then there are the others.  This story is about one of them.  Prepare to be shocked.  This story will leave you in disbelie...

Although physicians treat thousands of patients over their careers, there are always a handful of them whom a doctor remembers forever.  In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m sharing three of these patient stories from my new book, “Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon.” The stories on this podcast will touch you, warm your heart, make you chuckle, and remind you that...

What is a “Betty?” According to the Urban Dictionary, a betty epitomizes a modern day queen, commonly associated with increased levels of self-worth. She is educated, deep, witty, simple and young-hearted. She is naturally beautiful, honest, brave, loyal and nurturing. She is the whole package. So, how do you unleash your inner Betty? My guest this week is one of the nation’s leaders in encouragin...

Fatigue is a problem that plagues millions of Americans. Do you have trouble getting out of bed? Do you feel sapped of energy? Are you having trouble focusing and completing tasks that should be straightforward? Is your lack of energy affecting your ability to move forward in your life or career? Have you been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome? Whether your fatigue is mild or severe, this po...

What do I see in my crystal ball for 2021? In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I run down my top 7 plastic surgery and cosmetic predictions for this upcoming year. What trends will we see? A new alternative to Botox? A revolutionary option for reducing cellulite? A new way to look at skin care? And how will Covid affect all this? Please join me as I count down my top Plastic Surg...

A good plastic surgeon has several tricks up his or her sleeve to give the patient the best result possible.  These tricks can range from little surgical or minimally-invasive tweaks to helping patients predict what their results will be after getting something done. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of Chicago’s top plastic surgeons.  He’s going to reveal to...

Thyroid disease is a major issue in the United States. An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease, and up to 60% of them are unaware that they even have it. Traditionally physicians have treated thyroid disease using medications, radioactive iodine, and even surgery. But scientists and doctors are now finding that the key to thyroid health just might lie in a simple chemical – i...

I decided to change things up a little bit on this week’s episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. Instead of a traditional style interview, I thought it’d be fun to play a game of Would You Rather with a dermatologist friend of mine. Would you rather have too much Botox or too much filler?  Would you rather have to treat a Real Housewife or a Kardashian? Would you rather be addicted to topic...

Since March, Covid-19 has dominated all of our lives. Rumors, false beliefs, and conspiracy theories have abounded. Are people really getting as sick from Covid as the media is portraying? If you’re young and healthy, are you immune from dying? Will a mask help prevent you from getting infected? There are tons of so-called “experts” spouting their beliefs on social media. So who should you believe...

Thinning hair affects millions of Americans, both men and women.  Rogaine, Propecia, hair transplants, PRP, laser treatments – there are so many options to treat thinning hair, but how do you pick which one to do? On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by the nation’s top expert in treating thinning hair.  He’s made it his life mission to help millions of people to get th...

There are many plastic surgeries that I just don’t recommend. Some of these are dangerous, some don’t work, and some are just plain obsolete.  On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I countdown with you the five worst plastic surgeries being performed today. These operations are being done at this moment all across the country, even by reputable doctors, but often with disastrous re...

Each plastic surgery has its pros and cons. However, some plastic surgeries have many more pros and less cons than others. In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I countdown with you what I consider to be the five best plastic surgeries being performed today. For some of these, their dramatic results catapult them onto this list. For others, it’s a combination of great results with...

One of the underlying root causes of our chronic health issues is food sensitivities. We each react to different foods in our own unique ways. And some of these foods we’re eating could be making us sick. Rashes, brain fog, ADHD, IBS, bloating, migraines, and more could be caused by previously undiagnosed food sensitivities. But how can you find out which foods are causing you problems? On this ep...

With so much attention being paid to our physical health during this pandemic, are we neglecting our mental health? Specifically, the mental health of our children? Kids today are facing an unprecedented amount of isolation, where for some the only interaction they have with people outside their families is through a video screen. So how do we know if they are doing OK mentally? On this episode of...

What are the secrets to having a healthy family? It’s one thing to change our own habits to be healthier, but what about our children’s habits? On this podcast, I’m joined by a holistic family practice physician who’s written a children’s book on holistic health. She shares with us her nine pillars to a healthy family. What should our kids eat? How do you get them to sleep soundly at night? What a...

Plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine make continuous advances, even amid a pandemic. In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I share with you the four most talked about new treatments in cosmetic medicine today. They promise to smooth your cellulite, plump your pout, volumize your cheeks, and tighten your tummy. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? I’ll have the answers for yo...

Whether you’re a man or a woman, your health profoundly impacts your fertility. Although much of Western medicine is focused on interventions when it comes to fertility options, did you know that your fertility can be improved with simple, diet and lifestyle-based changes? On this week’s podcast I’m joined by one of the country’s foremost reproductive endocrinologists. She helps women (and men) im...

How should your workouts change as you get older? There are a plethora of different exercise options today, from HIIT to Barre to Pilates to Zumba.  But how are you to know which is the best one for your body right now? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by fitness expert Debra Atkinson.  She’s helped 150,000 women to stay healthy, vibrant, and fit in the second half...