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In this episode of the Ayık Kafa podcast, host Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes Dr. Robin Rose, MD a double-boarded internist and gastroenterologist turned integrative medicine specialist, to discuss the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 and its long-term complications. Dr. Rose explains how the virus’s spike protein, and even the spike produced by certain vaccines can persist in the body, potentially driving everything from immune dysregulation to neurological and vascular problems. She highlights the interplay between the gut microbiome, inflammation, and “microclots” that can obstruct blood flow in small vessels, leading to fatigue, brain fog, and more serious complications. Drawing on her extensive background in functional medicine, she underscores the importance of early detection and a multi-pronged strategy, rather than a one-size-fits-all drug approach to prevent and treat lingering COVID-related issues.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes food engineer, academic, and researcher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Şık as the 60th guest on her podcast Ayık Kafa.

In this Ayık Kafa podcast, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD welcomes John A. Lieurance, ND, DC, DABCN. He renowned for his expertise on Methylene Blue (MB) and Melatonin, discusses the many ways these two molecules can transform human health. He explains how MB functions as a powerful mitochondrial enhancer boosting cellular energy by up to thirty percent, supporting mood, and potentially fighting infections. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes combining MB with modalities like red light therapy or hyperbaric oxygen to further amplify its benefits. Dr. Lieurance also addresses important considerations such as quality control (e.g., pharmaceutical-grade vs. fish tank MB), appropriate dosing, and potential gut microbiome effects.

In this episode of the Sober Head podcast, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke, MD; Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine and Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Best known for her book “Dopamine Nation” and her appearance in “The Social Dilemma”, Dr. Lembke shares how she initially resisted working with addicted patients but eventually discovered a deep passion for helping them recover. She explains why Twelve Step programs are backed by scientific evidence, illustrates how the brain’s pleasure and pain systems are interconnected, and discusses the nuances of behavioral vs. chemical addictions.

On Ayık Kafa 57th episode, I speak with renowned biological dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz about why oral health is truly the “missing link” in achieving optimal wellness. Dr. Dome explains how standard dental practices, such as root canals, metal fillings, and rushed wisdom tooth extractions, can become chronic stressors, silently impacting our entire body.

By merging high-level dental technology, like ceramic implants, with integrative medicine principles and biohacking tools, Dr. Dom’s approach seeks not only to fix teeth, but to restore overall health. He emphasizes “preparing the patient” before any surgery with nutrient-dense diets, specific supplements, and even advanced modalities like hyperbaric oxygen therapy so their body can heal quickly and thoroughly.

On Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes her 56th podcast guest, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yerdel. A leading expert in bariatric surgery, Prof. Yerdel has 30 years of experience in laparoscopic surgery, and have performed thousands of laparoscopic stomach operations to date.

In this episode of the Ayık Kafa podcast, Prof. Valter Longo, a renowned researcher specializing in aging and longevity, discusses his groundbreaking work on the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD). Through decades of research, he developed the FMD as a clinically tested, five-day protocol designed to simulate the biological benefits of water-only fasting, such as improved metabolism, cellular repair, and the activation of stem cells, while minimizing the risks and discomforts typically associated with a strict fast.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP. renowned as one of the brightest minds in regenerative and longevity medicine. We discuss the concept of “biohacker syndrome,” exploring why more supplements aren’t always better, as well as diving into cutting-edge therapies like GLP-1 agonists and rapamycin. Dr. Yurth unpacks the myths around cholesterol and NAD, clarifies the hype on biological age tests, and shares how bone health is often overlooked yet essential to long-term vitality. Throughout our conversation, she emphasizes that true longevity relies on balancing the right interventions, not just piling them on.

In the 53rd episode of Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s guest is Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD. In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield, an Austin-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and reconstructive specialist, shares his expertise on breast implant illness (BII) and the growing awareness around “explant” surgeries. Dr. Whitfield explains how the body forms scar tissue (a capsule) around any foreign implant, and how subclinical bacterial contamination within that capsule can lead to chronic inflammation, fatigue, and other systemic symptoms. He emphasizes that these issues can affect both cosmetic and reconstructive patients alike, urging anyone considering or living with implants to be informed of potential risks.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, hosts the 52nd episode of the Ayık Kafa podcast, featuring world-renowned authority on the human microbiome, Kiran Krishnan. Kiran is a microbiologist who has dedicated his career to exploring the profound impact of microbial ecosystems on our body.
In this episode, the importance of not only the gut microbiome but also the skin microbiome, lung microbiome, and even the brain’s microbial environment in maintaining overall health is highlighted. Kiran delves into the profound effects these complex microbial communities have on the immune system, inflammation, and overall health, with his groundbreaking work in spore-based probiotics.