Functional Medicine with Dr. Robins

In Part Two of this important discussion on water quality, Dr. Howard Robins and water expert Jose Grullon of Purified Solutions focus on practical solutions for safer drinking water at home and while traveling. They discuss water filtration systems, reverse osmosis, whole-house filtration, UV sterilization, bottled water, apartment-friendly solutions, shower filters, water softeners, PFAS removal...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, Dr. Robins is joined by water expert Jose Grullon of Purified Solutions to discuss the serious problems facing drinking water today. They discuss tap water, bottled water, aging pipes, contaminated aquifers, chemical contaminants, PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, chlorine byproducts, and why “sa...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss headaches, including occasional headaches, chronic headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, severe headaches, and migraines. Dr. Robins explains that headaches can have many different causes, including dehydration, low blood sugar, poor sleep, stress, anxiety, alcohol, caffeine, eye strain, sinus congestion, high blood...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss edema—swelling caused by excess fluid building up in the body’s tissues. Dr. Robins explains why edema commonly affects the feet, ankles, legs, hands, and other areas of the body, and why it may be caused by infection, injury, vein problems, heart issues, kidney disease, liver problems, medications, pregnancy, lymphatic bloc...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we explore one of the biggest topics in modern medicine: GLP-1.Dr. Robins explains what GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is, how your body naturally produces it, and why it has become the foundation for popular medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®.More importantly, he discusses the relationship between GLP-1 p...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we compare Major Autohemotherapy (MAH) with Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy (DIV), also known as Robin’s Method Direct IV Ozone Therapy. Dr. Robins explains his clinical experience using both methods over more than 35 years, including over 45,000 MAH treatments before transitioning to Direct IV Ozone Therapy, which he says has now bee...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — a devastating progressive neurological condition that affects the motor nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Robins explains how ALS often begins with weakness in the feet, legs, hands, speech, swallowing, and breathing before progressively affecti...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss chelation therapy and how it is used to help remove toxic metals from the body, including heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, and other harmful substances. Dr. Robins explains what chelation means, how chelating agents like EDTA have traditionally been used, and why heavy metals may affect the nervous system, circula...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)—a condition where too many bacteria grow in the small intestine, leading to bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas, diarrhea, constipation, poor digestion, and poor nutrient absorption. Dr. Robins explains why SIBO often returns after antibiotics, how unhealthy bacteria can disrupt d...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss some of the most common and painful women’s reproductive system problems—including endometriosis, endometritis, PMS, fibroids, candidiasis, irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, and more. Millions of women suffer from these conditions worldwide. They can affect women physically, psychologically, and emotionally, and may eve...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss tinnitus—the ringing, buzzing, humming, clicking, or hissing sound that seems to come from inside the body rather than from the outside world. Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but a symptom of something else, and that’s exactly why this episode matters. Dr. Robins explains that tinnitus may be linked to hearing loss from lo...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss sarcoidosis—an inflammatory disease in which tiny clumps of immune cells called granulomas form throughout the body. These benign tumors can develop in the lungs, lymph nodes, skin, eyes, joints, brain, liver, kidneys, and many other organs, creating a wide range of symptoms and potentially serious health problems. Sarcoidos...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss Meniere’s disease—a chronic inner ear disorder that can cause severe dizziness, roaring tinnitus, hearing loss, balance problems, instability, and intense discomfort. Dr. Robins explains why Meniere’s can be so disruptive and dangerous, especially when it affects walking, balance, and proprioception. He also explores several...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss myasthenia gravis (MG)—a serious autoimmune disease that can cause muscle weakness, drooping eyelids, swallowing difficulty, foot drop, fatigue, unstable walking, shortness of breath, and problems with speech and facial movement. Dr. Robins explains that while MG is often described as a chronic autoimmune condition with uncl...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we take a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—a serious autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation, cartilage breakdown, bone damage, stiffness, swelling, and chronic pain. Dr. Robins explains why rheumatoid arthritis is not just “wear and tear” arthritis, but a whole-body immune disorde...

called lupus—a serious autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Unlike some autoimmune conditions that primarily affect one area, lupus can impact many organs at once, including the joints, muscles, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, nervous system, and blood cells. Symptoms can be unpredictable, flare suddenly, and then go into remission, making lu...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we cover sinus problems and sinusitis—why they become chronic, what actually causes them, and how to treat them safely and effectively using a functional medicine approach. Dr. Robins explains what sinusitis is: inflammation and swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, which can block normal mucus drainage and lead to pressure, pain,...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we take a closer look at Sickle Cell Disease—a serious genetic blood disorder that affects oxygen delivery throughout the body. Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to become rigid and crescent-shaped, restricting circulation and leading to pain crises, organ damage, infections, and long-term complications. Because oxygen deliver...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we discuss how to grow or regrow your hair naturally, safely, and effectively—regardless of the underlying cause of hair loss. Hair loss may occur due to genetics, poor circulation to the scalp, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or medical conditions. As Dr. Robins explains, the cause matters less than the solution—because th...

In Part 2 of this anti-aging series, Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins goes deeper into how and why the aging process accelerates, and what can be done to slow, prevent, and even reverse age-related decline.🔁 New to this series? Watch Part 1 first:👉    • 🕰️ Anti-Aging Secrets Pt. 1: Why & How to ...   Dr. Robins expands on the foundations discussed in Part 1 by explaining how chroni...

In Part 1 of this anti-aging series, Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins explores what aging really is, why the body breaks down over time, and how many age-related diseases are not inevitable, but preventable and reversible when addressed correctly. Dr. Robins explains the root causes of aging, including oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, poor circulation, and cell...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we address one of the most serious health challenges today: heart disease, heart attacks, and heart failure—and how these conditions can be prevented, treated, and even reversed naturally. Heart disease is a broad term covering conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, most commonly caused by plaque buildup (atherosclerosis)...

In this episode of  Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins , we explore how  biomechanical orthotic devices  can play a critical role in the  prevention of foot surgery  and the effective treatment of  painful foot conditions . Biomechanical orthotics are  custom-designed medical devices , not generic shoe inserts. They are prescribed after a detailed analysis of how you walk and how your feet...

In Part 2 of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we continue the discussion on preventing and treating flu and colds naturally, focusing on what to do once symptoms begin and how to stop infections from progressing. Dr. Robins explains advanced immune-support strategies, why timing matters when treating viral infections, and how natural therapies can help shorten illness duration, reduce s...

In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we focus on how to prevent and treat flu and colds safely and effectively using natural medicine. The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and lungs—causing fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. Symptoms often come on suddenly and can range from mild to severe, somet...