The provided transcript appears to be a vlog by a doctor, who shares their thoughts, experiences, and answers questions on various medical topics. Here's a concise summary:
The doctor starts by sharing their caffeine-fueled energy and discussing the purpose of the uvula, which is to prevent liquids and food from entering the nasal cavity. They then talk about a patient who used Pam cooking spray to get a tan, which is not a good idea as it can increase the risk of skin cancer.
The doctor shares their own health struggles, including eye surgery, tooth problems, and joint pain. They also discuss the importance of checking online health information with a doctor to ensure accuracy.
The doctor then shares a story about getting a flu shot through their shirt, which is not a standard medical practice. They explain the risks of not properly disinfecting the area before injecting the vaccine.
The doctor also discusses a rare medical phenomenon where the colon can explode or catch fire during surgery due to the presence of methane and hydrogen gas.
Additionally, the doctor answers a question about how the body can replicate the feeling of falling from high altitude in a nightmare, even if the person has never experienced it before. They explain that the fear of falling is an evolutionary trait that is innate in humans and animals.
The video ends with the doctor sharing a personal anecdote about testing the moro reflex in babies, which is an innate survival mechanism that helps them respond to falling.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The uvula is a small, soft piece of tissue located in the back of the throat.
2. The uvula helps to prevent liquids and foods from entering the nasal cavities.
3. The uvula also helps to lubricate the throat and serves as a gag reflex.
4. Using oil to get a tan can increase the risk of skin cancer.
5. Patients are now bringing in printouts of what they read online about their condition or potential condition to discuss with their doctors.
6. The speaker had eye surgery, teeth issues, a shoulder injection, and low back pain.
7. The speaker claims that drinking three glasses of alcohol can leave them unable to function the next day.
8. A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of room temperature water taken before bedtime may help with weight loss, gut health, and sleep.
9. A doctor should always clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe before administering a shot.
10. There have been cases of people's colons exploding or catching fire during surgery due to the combination of methane and oxygen.
11. A Bovie is an electrocautery tool used in surgery to cut and cauterize tissue at the same time.
12. The fear of falling is an evolutionary trait that helps protect humans and animals from harm.
13. Infants as young as six months old have an innate fear of falling.
14. The moro reflex is a reflex that babies are born with, which helps them respond to falling by grasping and trying to save themselves.
15. Newborn puppies also have an innate sense of avoiding stairs and falling.