The Doctor Youn Show

“No matter what I do or eat, I seem to gain weight.” This is a common statement that I hear from so many of my female patients as they enter their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Eating a healthy diet, counting calories, and exercising regularly don’t always seem to cut it. So what is a woman to do? My guest this week has created a simple program to help women (and men) lose weight and feel great. The keys inv...

Although my podcast focuses on holistic health and beauty for adults, occasionally a subject comes up that isn’t one of our usual topics, but I believe strongly must be shared with you. PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) are childhood conditions where children develop abrupt ch...

We would all love to look ten years younger, but just what do we need to do for this to happen? Surprisingly, you don’t have to go under the knife to turn back the clock ten years. My guest this week is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose practice has more lasers, devices, and tools than almost any other plastic surgery practice in North America. And he’s going to share with us which of these...

Life has turned upside down. Plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and medspas have all closed their doors. So what is a patient or client to do? On this podcast, I give you ten simple tips to get beautiful skin while you are stuck at home. Botox wearing off? Filler dissolving away? Miss your chemical peels, IPL, or microneedling? What can you do to take the place of these treatments from the comfort...

Do you suffer from migraines, eczema, brain fog, or unexplained rashes after eating certain foods? If so, you may be dealing with histamine intolerance. This little-known condition can present in many ways, and unfortunately, most conventionally trained physicians know very little about it. Because of this, most people who suffer from histamine intolerance do so without ever knowing what’s wrong....

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...

If the Coronavirus pandemic creates extreme anxiety and stress for us adults, how does it impact our children? The seriousness of today’s medical climate has compelled me to invite the first ever pediatrician to the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. On this episode, I’m joined by an integrative, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song. We discuss all the issues and concerns regarding Coronavirus...

Do you have dark circles under your eyes? If you do, you are definitely not alone!  Undereye dark circles are a complaint that I hear every day from my patients and online.  So how do you effectively improve them? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ll give you the solutions to your undereye dark circles. The key is that you must target the treatment to the cause, and there are...

Psoriasis.  Eczema.  Dandruff.  Tinea Versicolor. Millions of us are dealing with skin issues that we’re embarrassed about.  If this applies to you, you may have seen a dermatologist, been prescribed topical steroids or other prescription or non-prescription medications, yet not seen your skin problem completely resolve. On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by a clinica...

The terms Coronavirus and COVID-19 have all of us feeling fearful.  You’ve been told to wash your hands and avoid close contact with others, but what else can you do to stay healthy during this scary time? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I share with you my holistic tips to help support your immune system. This includes foods to eat (and avoid), lifestyle modifications, and n...

Is your doctor educating you or your daughter about the potential short and long term effects of the pill? My guest this week has made it her mission to educate women across the globe about the potential side effects of taking oral contraceptives. While millions of women have benefitted from the pill in countless ways, there may be unintended consequences you need to know about. These include gast...

Non-invasive cosmetic treatments are exploding in popularity.  It seems every week there is a new device that offers a more effective way to tighten this, lift that, and even give you bigger muscles.  On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to introduce you to the newest technology in cosmetic medicine.  Have you heard of Geneveve, Votiva, Emsella, Emsculpt, or the Big D...

Are cellphones the cigarettes of the 21st century? My guest this week believes they are. EMF stands for Electromagnetic Frequencies, and we are being exposed to a greater amount of EMF’s than ever before. So what can these exposures do to our health? Studies show that excess amounts of EMF’s can cause a myriad of symptoms, including headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and even the early onset of cancer...

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...

Do you have a “sugar brain?” Sugar brain is the term coined by my guest this week, New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Mike Dow. It describes the actual physical shrinkage that occurs when you eat too much sugar and other unhealthy foods. Yes, eating too much sugar can actually make your brain smaller! On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we dive deep into sugar...

Menopause and perimenopause bring with them major changes to the pelvic region, specifically to the vagina.  The vaginal walls can thin and atrophy, making intercourse difficult and even painful.  There is also an increase in recurrent vaginitis and urinary tract infections. So what causes these changes to occur, and what can you do about them or even prevent them from becoming a problem? On this...

How we eat can be as important as what we eat. As a society, we are placing less and less emphasis on the timeless tradition of enjoying a good meal with good company.  We eat while driving, watching TV, or staring at our phones. But how does this affect our health, our weight, and our relationships? My guest this week is a clinical psychologist who has dedicated her career to encouraging the prac...

In 2018, Americans spent a total of $122 million on collagen supplements. But do they work? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to do a deep dive into collagen supplements. What are they? How are they made? Can taking a collagen supplement to improve the collagen of your skin? What do the studies show? And why do the naysayers believe they’re a waste of money?  We’ll...

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...

Plastic surgery is a rapidly changing field. Today’s popular cosmetic treatment could be tomorrow’s afterthought. So what’s trending in the field today, and what appears to be on its way downhill? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by the head of content at Realself.com, the most popular cosmetic surgery website in the country. We’re going to break down what’s hot and...

What you eat can have a profound effect on your appearance and how you heal from surgery.  On this episode, I’m joined by a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in anti-aging and restorative medicine.  In his practice, he has successfully combined plastic surgery with holistic nutrition.  We’ll tackle the question, “What should I eat to look younger and heal faster?”   Should you consider nu...

We’ve entered the party season! Whether you’re going to a work holiday party, New Year’s celebration, or getting together with family, we all want to look our best.  But not all of us has time or the foresight to do a cosmetic treatment that we have to recover from. So on this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I share with you five simple at-home tips and tricks to look flawless this h...

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...

The term “laser” is a buzzword in plastic surgery and medicine in general. Many doctors are promoting the use of lasers as better options than other, more traditional therapies. And they charge you a lot more for it as well. But are all laser treatments worth spending the extra money on? And if so, which ones? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m going to teach you everything...

Problems with sleep and stress are endemic in the United States. Each year, millions of Americans use unnatural aids, such as sedatives and narcotics, to help soothe their nerves and fall asleep. This has led to an overdependence on pharmacology to rest our brains. There is a better way. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by an expert in the therapeutic effects of ess...