Maximal Being with Doc Mok

Let’s discuss the importance of gut health and functional medicine. Know the impact of legislative changes on medical treatments and the need for credentialed professionals. In this episode, Doc Mok and Jacky P also debunk some medical myths in Sham or Gram.

Topics
- Legislative Impact on Medical Treatments
- The Science Behind Blending vs. Eating Fruit
- The Risks and Benefits of Comfrey
- Protecting Your Thyroid for Optimal Weight Management

In this week’s Maximal Being podcast, Doc Mok and Jacky P discuss the use of wearable devices for predicting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares, highlighting a study by Dr. Hurtin that used heart rate variability to predict flares in 309 patients across 36 states. They also touch on the impact of government decisions on medical research, particularly the removal of equity and diversity considerations from research grants, and the challenges faced by patients enrolled in clinical trials due to funding pauses.

Topics
- Wearable Devices for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Challenges and Limitations in Medical Research and Funding
- Impact of Government Decisions on Medical Research and Patient Care
- Clinical Trials and the Role of Health Insurance

In this week’s Gut Check, Doc Mok discusses the impact of the U.S. pulling out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the halt of clinical guidelines and grant reviews by the CDC and NIH. He also criticizes political interference in healthcare, citing an abortion rights bill and the high infant mortality rate in the U.S. compared to other countries.

Topics 
- Pulling Out of the WHO and Its Implications
- Impact of Halting Clinical Guidelines
- Abortion Rights Bill and Healthcare Provider Autonomy

Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer.

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In this episode of the Gut Check, Doc Mok discusses the importance of vaccinations, particularly polio and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines. He highlights the historical impact of vaccines in reducing infectious diseases, such as polio, and refutes claims linking vaccines to autism, citing multiple studies that found no increased risk. Doc Mok also addresses the conflicts of interest of anti-vaccination advocates and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine.

Topics
- Importance of Vaccinations and Personal Connection
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination and Autism Concerns
- Scientific Evidence and Conflicts of Interest

Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer.

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In this podcast Doc Mok discusses the team’s decision to drop social media profiles due to censorship and bias, he also shares his perspective on medical misinformation and vaccinations, and provides a critical analysis of the views expressed by figures like RFK Jr., Mark Hyman, and Joe Rogan. Doc Mok emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine and challenges the spread of pseudoscience, particularly around the use of ivermectin for COVID-19 and cancer. He encourages listeners to think critically, consult healthcare professionals, and rely on reputable scientific sources.

Topics
- Update on Podcast and Social Media
- Medical Misinformation and Vaccinations
- Ivermectin and Cancer Misinformation

Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer.