In this episode, certified physician assistant Danielle Valores shares her expertise cultivated from over two decades in medicine—and a decade devoted to functional medicine—by diving into an issue affecting millions: breast implants and their true impact on women’s health. Drawing from both scientific research and her firsthand clinical experience working with the breast implant population for the past eight years, Danielle Valores unpacks the complex history, construction, and ongoing health controversies surrounding these devices.

From the origins of breast implants in the late 19th century to modern-day procedures and the growing global health crisis affecting up to 10 million women, Danielle Valores guides listeners through discoveries about complications, systemic symptoms, and regulatory oversights. She highlights the urgent need for clinicians to recognize and support patients facing breast implant-related illnesses—a topic that’s often misunderstood or overlooked in mainstream medicine.

Join us on February 21, 2026, as we explore the structural and immunological mechanisms driving breast implant illness, providing practitioners with evidence-based insights to support the millions of women affected worldwide. Register at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/breast-implant-illness

For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/⁠

⁠

For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠

⁠

For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/⁠

00:00 "History of Breast Implants"

05:43 "Breast Implant Safety Updates"

08:18 Global Breast Implant Crisis

11:57 Breast Implant Risks and Reporting

16:16 Silicone's Systemic Impact Explained

18:50 "Platinum, Implants, and Health Risks"

22:12 Breast Implant Risks & Inflammation

24:31 Silicone Implants: Rupture Risks

29:24 "Silicone Risks and FDA Concerns"

31:45 Functional Medicine Training Resources

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Yousef Elyaman breaks down the essential nutritional strategies for reversing fatty liver disease—from macronutrient optimization to the evidence-based power of the Mediterranean diet—making complex dietary interventions immediately actionable for practitioners and patients.

We explore why replacing carbohydrates with protein and saturated fats with unsaturated fats reduces hepatic fat content, how over 10,000 phytonutrients from colorful plant foods support liver detoxification in ways supplements cannot replicate, and the critical balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Dr. Yousef Elyaman reveals why the Mediterranean diet reduces liver fat even without weight loss—showing improvements in hepatic steatosis and insulin sensitivity independent of caloric restriction—and reviews the SMILES trial demonstrating significant mood improvements through dietary intervention alone.

You'll discover practical ultra-processed food replacements patients can sustain long-term, which micronutrient deficiencies (zinc, copper, vitamin D, B-vitamins, vitamin E) drive MASH progression, and how nitrate-rich vegetables boost nitric oxide production to combat both fatty liver and hypertension.

Join us for an online livestream where you'll master the functional medicine strategies that reverse fatty liver. Register now at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/elyaman-fatty-liver

For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/⁠

⁠

For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠

⁠

For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/⁠

00:00 Nutrient-Dense Eating for Recovery

05:57 "Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods"

09:05 Omega 6 vs Omega 3 Ratio

12:39 "Foods for Health and Wellness"

14:44 "Benefits of Mediterranean Diet"

18:19 Mediterranean Diet: Mood & Mortality Boost

21:19 "Key Nutrients for Insulin Sensitivity"

26:09 "Reducing Liver Fat with Diet"

28:15 "Functional Medicine Training & Resources"

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Yousef Elyaman breaks down the essential mathematics of metabolism—from calculating basal metabolic rate to understanding the 3,500-calorie rule for weight loss—making complex concepts immediately actionable for practitioners and patients.

We explore the critical distinction between fat loss and muscle preservation, why body composition matters more than the number on the scale, and how strategic protein intake and exercise can help preserve metabolic rate during caloric restriction. Dr. Yousef Elyaman shares evidence-based insights on various fasting protocols—from the foundational 12:12 time-restricted eating to modified alternate-day fasting—and reviews the latest research showing how these approaches reduce intrahepatic triglycerides, improve insulin sensitivity, and even reverse markers of liver fibrosis.

Join us for an online livestream where you'll master the functional medicine strategies that reverse fatty liver. Register now at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/elyaman-fatty-liver

For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/⁠

⁠

For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠

⁠

For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/⁠

00:00 "Ketogenic Diet Facts Quiz"

05:37 "Tracking Body Composition Effectively"

08:41 "Understanding and Testing Your BMR"

12:47 "Protein's Role in Fat Loss"

15:38 "Healthy Eating and Fasting Tips"

17:08 Sustainable Fasting vs. Extreme Fasts

23:21 "Body Fat, BMR, and Metabolism"

26:15 "Solving the Puzzle Podcast Summary"

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.