Hey everyone! The January Ask A Doctor Anything is here and available exclusively to the Dr. Hyman+ Community. Over the past month, our team collected questions from the community and found the most popular topics to ask Dr. Elizabeth Bohman. Check out the video below! Topics Discussed: Are high levels of Lipoprotein(a) genetic? What can you do to lower it, and is taking a statin necessary? (0:46) What diet protocol do you recommend for someone who has recurring SIBO (IMO) and genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease? (7:22) How do you know if you have Long COVID? What are the signs and symptoms, and what is the Functional Medicine approach to treating it? (18:28) What are your thoughts on supplementing with creatine for brain health as we age and Urolithin A for longevity? (22:48) Should someone with a high beta sitosterol marker avoid saturated fats? (26:48) Has Functional Medicine had any success treating Ménière’s disease? (29:57) Is the benefit of resistant starch lost when you reheat previously cooled pasta, rice, or potatoes? (32:05) Would testing for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) be useful if you have histamine intolerance? How do you stabilize mast cells? Are antihistamines like Claritin helpful, and can one take them over a longer period of time? (35:21) Is it possible to heal intestinal permeability on a plant-based diet? Are there any plant-based solutions like foods, herbs, or supplements for gut healing? (40:05) How much water do you recommend drinking daily, and is it necessary to add electrolytes? (42:13) How effective are Prolozone injections for arthritis? What about hyaluronic acid injections? Are there any other natural treatments besides the general recommendation of cortisone injections? (45:37) What is the most efficient way to lower type 2 diabetes numbers? (48:24) Is it part of the aging process for thyroid hormone levels to drop after the age of 45? What impacts thyroid function, and how can you naturally support thyroid function before taking medication? (50:34) What are you excited about in the new year (57:54) ResourcesDrboham.com Have a question that wasn't answered? Submit your questions for future episodes of Ask A Doctor Anything made exclusively for the Dr. Hyman+ Community by clicking on the Ask Mark tab in the upper right corner of the Dr. Hyman+ page. Thanks for tuning in, until next time. -Dr. Boham & Team Dr. Hyman+
