The Doctor Youn Show

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...

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...

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...

Our skin is whispering (and sometimes screaming) at us all day, every day.  As the largest organ of the body, it tells us all about our underlying physical and psychological condition.  On this popular episode which originally aired in Episode 76, we tackle several important topics in holistic skincare and holistic dermatology, including how the food we eat affects the aging and health of our skin...

What is naturopathic medicine and how can it benefit you? For decades, conventional physicians and health care providers have dismissed naturopathic doctors and the work that they do.  But how much do medical practitioners and the general public really know about the benefits of naturopathic medicine?  Not very much. So on this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ve asked one of the na...

There are definitely several hot button topics in plastic surgery today.  These controversial issues divide plastic surgeons from each other and even pit patient against doctor. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I dive deep into the hottest controversies in plastic surgery.  Having just returned from the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, where the deba...

Plastic surgery is continually advancing, with new treatments and technologies being introduced seemingly every week.  On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I begin a two-episode series covering the hottest topics from the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Having just returned from it (the biggest plastic surgery conference in the United States), I’m read...

Heart disease kills more Americans each year than any other medical condition.  Every year approximately 610,000 Americans die from heart disease and 735,000 people have heart attacks.   The statistics are scary, but there are some simple steps that you can take to prevent you or a loved one from suffering the consequences of heart disease.   This week I’m joined by my good friend, America’s Healt...

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...

Women’s hormones are a very complex topic.  Although they impact your sleep, your body shape, your energy levels, and even how your brain functions, traditional medicine hasn’t always been the best at helping women to balance their hormones effectively. Have you been told by a doctor that your hormone levels are fine, even though you decidedly don’t feel fine?  You may wonder why it is over the la...

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 disbelief, shaking your head...

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...

The microbiome is one of the hottest topics in health and medicine today.  We’re learning that the microbiome has profound impacts on not only the health of our gut, but also our weight, how our brain functions, and even the appearance of our skin.   My guest this week is one of the pioneers in exploring the gut-brain-skin axis, and how the trillions of bacteria inside our gut and on our skin impa...

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 o...

On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ll be answering your questions!  I recently asked our 2700+ members of my True Beauty is Holistic Facebook group what questions they’d like answered in-depth on this podcast.  On this episode, I give you the answers to your frequently asked questions! So we’ll discuss such varied topics as solutions for stretch marks, how to reverse thinning...