The Part Of Your Body You Should NEVER Shave | RTC
TLDRIn this engaging video, Dr. Mike addresses a variety of intriguing medical questions, from the safety of sleeping near a WiFi router to the effects of holding in bodily functions. He offers advice for maintaining relationships amidst medical careers, discusses the risks of certain habits like licking pens, and delves into topics like allergies versus intolerances, the purpose of pubic hair, and the impact of sleep deprivation on neurological health. Sponsored by ShipStation, the video provides practical tips and raises awareness about the importance of health and well-being.
Takeaways
- 📡 It's not recommended to sleep next to a WiFi router or keep your cellphone close to your brain due to potential health concerns.
- 👩⚕️ Relationships can be challenging for those in medicine due to long hours, but like attracts like, forming new connections is also common.
- 🖊️ Licking a pen is not medically advised due to bacteria and potential ingestion of non-edible ink.
- 🩸 Accidentally drinking blood can cause gastrointestinal issues like constipation or diarrhea, and should be avoided.
- 🚽 Holding in poop can lead to fecal incontinence and other health problems, so it should be managed reasonably.
- 🌙 Lack of sleep is linked to neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, emphasizing the importance of respecting sleep.
- 🚗 Motion sickness in VR versus driving can be due to different disconnects between visual input and inner ear responses.
- ✈️ Early wake-up can cause indigestion as the body shifts from rest/digest mode to fight or flight mode, affecting digestion.
- 🌟 Allergies involve histamine-driven responses like hives and anaphylaxis, while intolerances cause other bodily malfunctions without allergic reactions.
- 🦵 Pubic hair is curly due to its terminal hair nature and may have evolutionary benefits like pheromone locking and friction protection.
- 🔍 Smelling salts work by irritating nasal receptors, sending a shock response to the brain to wake you up.
Q & A
Is it dangerous to sleep next to a WiFi router according to the video?
-The video states that there is no evidence that it's dangerous to sleep next to a WiFi router, but it is not recommended to do so. It advises to move the router away from the head and to keep cellphones away as well.
What is the impact of long working hours in medicine on relationships?
-The video mentions that many relationships end when someone goes to medical school due to the long hours and workload. However, it also notes that some relationships form because people with similar interests are drawn to each other.
What is the medical advice regarding licking a pen?
-Medically, the video advises against licking a pen due to the bacteria present on fingers and objects like phones, which can also be on pens. It compares the act to putting 'poop in your mouth' and suggests it's not okay.
What are the effects of drinking one's own blood?
-Drinking blood can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, potentially leading to constipation due to the iron content in blood or inflammation and irritation of the GI tract, which can cause diarrhea.
Why is it not advisable to hold in poop?
-Holding in poop can lead to fecal incontinence and other medical problems. It can also cause nausea and vomiting if the system becomes backed up, so it's important not to overdo it.
What is the connection between sleep deprivation and neurological conditions?
-The video suggests that the increase in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia may be linked to a lack of respect for sleep and a culture that values working more and sleeping less.
Why might someone experience motion sickness while driving but not in a VR game?
-Motion sickness can occur due to a disconnect between what the vision sees and what the inner ear experiences. In VR, this disconnect can cause nausea, but it's different in a car where the motion is real, and the vision might be focused on a still object.
What could be the reason for indigestion when waking up early?
-The video explains that waking up early can switch the body from the rest/digest mode to the fight or flight mode, which can affect digestion. Additionally, increased caffeine intake to combat early waking can stimulate acid secretion and cause heartburn.
What is the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?
-An allergy is a histamine-driven response with symptoms like itchiness and hives, potentially leading to anaphylaxis. An intolerance, on the other hand, is when something doesn't sit right in the body without causing an allergic reaction, like lactose intolerance causing diarrhea.
Why is pubic hair curly and what is its purpose?
-Pubic hair is a type of terminal hair that becomes coarse and curly during puberty. It may have evolved to help lock in pheromones as an aphrodisiac and to provide protection from friction.
How do smelling salts work to wake someone up?
-Smelling salts work by irritating the nasal receptors, which sends a shock response to the brain, stimulating wakefulness.
What can be done to minimize the appearance of scars?
-The video suggests that the best results for minimizing scars come from laser treatments and surgical approaches. Topical creams may provide some benefit in smoothing the scar, but complete removal is typically a surgical or laser procedure.
Why might a loud sneeze be a concern and what should one do about it?
-The video advises that if someone is concerned about sneezing loudly, they should consult a doctor. It emphasizes that there is no need to feel ashamed of normal bodily functions and that loud sneezing is nothing to be embarrassed about.
What are the potential risks of shaving the pubic region?
-Shaving the pubic region can increase the risk of STIs due to more skin-on-skin contact and can create micro-tears in the skin, potentially leading to infections.
How do doctors determine the right size for a knee or hip replacement?
-The video does not provide a specific method but suggests that orthopedic surgeons likely measure and trial different sizes during surgery, possibly using X-rays and other instruments to ensure the correct fit.
What happens to tumors after they are removed from a patient?
-Tumors are generally sent to pathology for microscopic analysis to determine the type of tumor, its differentiation, and the cells present. In some cases, immediate analysis may be done to ensure complete removal of the tumor margin.
Why do humans experience random itching?
-Itching can result from physical or chemical irritation of the skin or from nerve misfires that create a sensation of itchiness even when there is no physical cause present.
Is it possible to overcome a fear of needles if considering a career in nursing?
-The video suggests that a fear of needles can be overcome through medical treatments and therapies targeted at phobias, and it should not prevent someone from pursuing a rewarding career in nursing.
Outlines
🛌 Health Concerns and Sleep Hygiene
The paragraph addresses various health-related queries from the audience. It starts with the question of whether sleeping next to a WiFi router is dangerous, to which the response is that while there's no evidence of danger, it's still recommended to keep routers and cellphones away from the brain. The paragraph also touches on the challenges faced by medical professionals' partners due to long working hours and the high rate of relationship breakdowns. It humorously advises against licking pens, as fingers and phones are often contaminated with bacteria, including fecal matter. The script also covers the negative impacts of drinking blood, holding in bowel movements, and staying up all night, attributing the latter to an increase in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. The paragraph concludes with a promotional message for ShipStation, an order management and shipping software, offering a 60-day free trial for viewers.
🤔 Medical Q&A and Lifestyle Impacts
This paragraph continues the medical Q&A session, discussing the motion sickness experienced in VR versus driving a car, attributing it to a disconnect between visual input and the inner ear's response. It also addresses the issue of indigestion when waking up early, linking it to the body's shift from rest/digest mode to fight or flight mode, often exacerbated by caffeine intake. The difference between allergies and intolerances is clarified, with allergies being histamine-driven responses and intolerances causing different bodily malfunctions without allergic reactions. The paragraph also delves into the reasons behind curly pubic hair, suggesting evolutionary advantages and protection from friction. It concludes with a discussion on the composition and function of smelling salts, the limited effectiveness of topical scar treatments, and the societal pressures on women to suppress natural bodily functions like sneezing.
🩺 Medical Mysteries and Personal Health
The final paragraph of the script delves into the mysteries of body itches without apparent cause, suggesting potential medical conditions that may require investigation. It also touches on the challenges of pursuing a nursing career with a fear of needles, encouraging overcoming such phobias with medical treatments. The paragraph advises against holding in sneezes, promoting the idea that bodily functions should not be a source of embarrassment. It also briefly mentions the potential increase in STI rates due to shaving pubic hair and the importance of proper tumor analysis post-removal in surgeries. The script ends with a reminder to take advantage of the ShipStation free trial and a general well-wish for the audience's happiness and health.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡WiFi router
💡Medical school
💡Motion sickness
💡Gastrointestinal (GI) system
💡Allergy
💡Intolerance
💡Pubic hair
💡Scars
💡Needles
💡ShipStation
💡Itchiness
Highlights
Is it dangerous to sleep next to a WiFi router? No evidence supports danger, but it's recommended to move it away from the brain.
Keep cellphones away from the brain and out of arm's reach to avoid disturbing sleep.
Relationships can be challenging for partners of medical professionals due to long work hours, with many ending during medical school.
Licking a pen is medically advised against due to bacteria, similar to the reasoning against putting fingers in the mouth.
Drinking blood can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, including constipation or diarrhea, and should be avoided.
Holding in poop can lead to fecal incontinence and should be managed reasonably to avoid health issues.
Staying up all night regularly is linked to an increase in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Motion sickness in VR games versus driving a car is due to a disconnect between visual input and inner ear sensations.
Waking up early can cause indigestion due to the body shifting from rest/digest mode to fight or flight mode.
Allergies are histamine-driven responses with symptoms like itchiness and hives, distinct from intolerances.
Pubic hair is curly due to its terminal hair nature and may have evolutionary benefits related to pheromone locking.
Smelling salts work by irritating nasal receptors, sending a shock response to the brain to wake up.
Minimizing scar appearance is best achieved through surgical or laser methods, with limited topical treatments available.
Sneezing loudly is a normal human function and should not be a source of embarrassment; medical advice can be sought if it's a concern.
Shaving pubic hair may increase STI rates and create micro-tears in the skin, suggesting it might be better to avoid.
Knee or hip replacement size is determined through pre-operative measurements and trial fittings in the operating room.
Tumors removed in surgery are sent to pathology for analysis to determine type, differentiation, and cell presence.
Random itchiness can be due to physical or chemical skin irritation or nerve misfires, and may indicate a medical condition.
A fear of needles can be overcome with medical treatments and should not deter someone from pursuing a nursing career.
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