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    <description>Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness  Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants.
If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
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    <itunes:summary>Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness  Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants.
If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
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  <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever wondered why some supplements work wonders while others fall flat? In this episode, we dive deep into the supplement market's complexities. Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dennis Wong about the complexities of the supplement market and patient-centered care. With his wife, Cindy Yap-Wong, a fellow pharmacist, Dennis co-founded CinDen Pharmacies, creating a community-focused healthcare hub that combines advanced compounding, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition.

Dennis emphasizes the importance of quality in supplements and the challenges patients face in choosing the right products. The conversation covers the significance of absorption, the role of active forms of nutrients like B vitamins, and the importance of detoxification. Be sure to tune in!
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  <description>Have you ever wondered why some supplements work wonders while others fall flat? In this episode, we dive deep into the supplement market's complexities. Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dennis Wong about the complexities of the supplement market and patient-centered care. With his wife, Cindy Yap-Wong, a fellow pharmacist, Dennis co-founded CinDen Pharmacies, creating a community-focused healthcare hub that combines advanced compounding, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition.
Dennis emphasizes the importance of quality in supplements and the challenges patients face in choosing the right products. The conversation covers the significance of absorption, the role of active forms of nutrients like B vitamins, and the importance of detoxification. Be sure to tune in!
Get Dennis Wong's eBook here. (https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&amp;amp;wellness-ebook-free)
Book a call with Dennis Wong (https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call)
Show Highlights:
Quality of Supplements (00:08:12)
The three levels of supplement quality and their impact on patient care
Absorption Issues (00:10:55)
Benefits of liquid and liposomal supplements for better absorption
Decline in Food Nutrients (00:14:01)
Reduction of nutrient quality in food over the past decade
Active vs. Regular B-Complex (00:15:09)
Active forms of B vitamins for better health outcomes
Synthetic vs. Natural B Vitamins (00:20:23)
Differences between synthetic and natural B vitamins regarding their effectiveness
Glutathione Overview (00:24:11)
Insights on glutathione and its various forms
Using NAC Instead of Glutathione (00:26:29)
Using NAC as an alternative to glutathione in practice
GMP Certification Importance (00:29:48)
Working with GMP-certified manufacturing plants for quality assurance
Challenges in the Supplement Industry (00:30:05)
The overwhelming number of supplements and the difficulty of keeping up with new products
Links and Resources
Let’s Connect...
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&amp;amp;r=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/
X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd
Read this article  - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness
Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com
SHARP:  https://www.harp.health
NVISN Labs -  https://nvisnlabs.com/
Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below:
Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/
Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/
BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield
Connect with Dennis Wong
[E-Book Download]- https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&amp;amp;wellness-ebook-free
Schedule a Call with Dennis! - https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call]
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    <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why some supplements work wonders while others fall flat? In this episode, we dive deep into the supplement market&#39;s complexities. Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dennis Wong about the complexities of the supplement market and patient-centered care. With his wife, Cindy Yap-Wong, a fellow pharmacist, Dennis co-founded CinDen Pharmacies, creating a community-focused healthcare hub that combines advanced compounding, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition.</p>

<p>Dennis emphasizes the importance of quality in supplements and the challenges patients face in choosing the right products. The conversation covers the significance of absorption, the role of active forms of nutrients like B vitamins, and the importance of detoxification. Be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Get Dennis Wong&#39;s eBook<a href="https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&wellness-ebook-free" rel="nofollow"> here.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call" rel="nofollow">Book a call with Dennis Wong</a></p>

<h3>Show Highlights:</h3>

<p><strong>Quality of Supplements (00:08:12)</strong><br>
The three levels of supplement quality and their impact on patient care</p>

<p><strong>Absorption Issues (00:10:55)</strong><br>
Benefits of liquid and liposomal supplements for better absorption</p>

<p><strong>Decline in Food Nutrients (00:14:01)</strong><br>
Reduction of nutrient quality in food over the past decade</p>

<p><strong>Active vs. Regular B-Complex (00:15:09)</strong><br>
Active forms of B vitamins for better health outcomes</p>

<p><strong>Synthetic vs. Natural B Vitamins (00:20:23)</strong><br>
Differences between synthetic and natural B vitamins regarding their effectiveness</p>

<p><strong>Glutathione Overview (00:24:11)</strong><br>
Insights on glutathione and its various forms</p>

<p><strong>Using NAC Instead of Glutathione (00:26:29)</strong><br>
Using NAC as an alternative to glutathione in practice</p>

<p><strong>GMP Certification Importance (00:29:48)</strong><br>
Working with GMP-certified manufacturing plants for quality assurance</p>

<p><strong>Challenges in the Supplement Industry (00:30:05)</strong><br>
The overwhelming number of supplements and the difficulty of keeping up with new products</p>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p>Let’s Connect...<br>
Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554</a><br>
Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667</a><br>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&_r=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&amp;_r=1</a><br>
IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/</a><br>
FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield</a><br>
Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/</a><br>
X: <a href="https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd</a><br>
Read this article  - <a href="https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness" rel="nofollow">https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness</a><br>
Shop: <a href="https://drrobssolutions.com" rel="nofollow">https://drrobssolutions.com</a><br>
SHARP:  <a href="https://www.harp.health" rel="nofollow">https://www.harp.health</a><br>
NVISN Labs -  <a href="https://nvisnlabs.com/" rel="nofollow">https://nvisnlabs.com/</a></p>

<p>Get access to Dr. Rob&#39;s Favorite Products below:<br>
Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg" rel="nofollow">https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg</a><br>
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - <a href="https://jaspr.co/" rel="nofollow">https://jaspr.co/</a><br>
Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - <a href="https://echowater.com/" rel="nofollow">https://echowater.com/</a><br>
BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world&#39;s leader in lymphatic drainage technology - <a href="https://ballancerpro.com" rel="nofollow">https://ballancerpro.com</a><br>
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - <a href="https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield" rel="nofollow">https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield</a></p>

<h3>Connect with Dennis Wong</h3>

<p>[E-Book Download]- <a href="https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&wellness-ebook-free" rel="nofollow">https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&amp;wellness-ebook-free</a><br>
Schedule a Call with Dennis! - <a href="https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call" rel="nofollow">https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call</a>]</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why some supplements work wonders while others fall flat? In this episode, we dive deep into the supplement market&#39;s complexities. Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dennis Wong about the complexities of the supplement market and patient-centered care. With his wife, Cindy Yap-Wong, a fellow pharmacist, Dennis co-founded CinDen Pharmacies, creating a community-focused healthcare hub that combines advanced compounding, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition.</p>

<p>Dennis emphasizes the importance of quality in supplements and the challenges patients face in choosing the right products. The conversation covers the significance of absorption, the role of active forms of nutrients like B vitamins, and the importance of detoxification. Be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Get Dennis Wong&#39;s eBook<a href="https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&wellness-ebook-free" rel="nofollow"> here.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call" rel="nofollow">Book a call with Dennis Wong</a></p>

<h3>Show Highlights:</h3>

<p><strong>Quality of Supplements (00:08:12)</strong><br>
The three levels of supplement quality and their impact on patient care</p>

<p><strong>Absorption Issues (00:10:55)</strong><br>
Benefits of liquid and liposomal supplements for better absorption</p>

<p><strong>Decline in Food Nutrients (00:14:01)</strong><br>
Reduction of nutrient quality in food over the past decade</p>

<p><strong>Active vs. Regular B-Complex (00:15:09)</strong><br>
Active forms of B vitamins for better health outcomes</p>

<p><strong>Synthetic vs. Natural B Vitamins (00:20:23)</strong><br>
Differences between synthetic and natural B vitamins regarding their effectiveness</p>

<p><strong>Glutathione Overview (00:24:11)</strong><br>
Insights on glutathione and its various forms</p>

<p><strong>Using NAC Instead of Glutathione (00:26:29)</strong><br>
Using NAC as an alternative to glutathione in practice</p>

<p><strong>GMP Certification Importance (00:29:48)</strong><br>
Working with GMP-certified manufacturing plants for quality assurance</p>

<p><strong>Challenges in the Supplement Industry (00:30:05)</strong><br>
The overwhelming number of supplements and the difficulty of keeping up with new products</p>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p>Let’s Connect...<br>
Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554</a><br>
Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667</a><br>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&_r=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&amp;_r=1</a><br>
IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/</a><br>
FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield</a><br>
Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/</a><br>
X: <a href="https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd</a><br>
Read this article  - <a href="https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness" rel="nofollow">https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness</a><br>
Shop: <a href="https://drrobssolutions.com" rel="nofollow">https://drrobssolutions.com</a><br>
SHARP:  <a href="https://www.harp.health" rel="nofollow">https://www.harp.health</a><br>
NVISN Labs -  <a href="https://nvisnlabs.com/" rel="nofollow">https://nvisnlabs.com/</a></p>

<p>Get access to Dr. Rob&#39;s Favorite Products below:<br>
Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg" rel="nofollow">https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg</a><br>
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - <a href="https://jaspr.co/" rel="nofollow">https://jaspr.co/</a><br>
Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - <a href="https://echowater.com/" rel="nofollow">https://echowater.com/</a><br>
BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world&#39;s leader in lymphatic drainage technology - <a href="https://ballancerpro.com" rel="nofollow">https://ballancerpro.com</a><br>
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - <a href="https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield" rel="nofollow">https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield</a></p>

<h3>Connect with Dennis Wong</h3>

<p>[E-Book Download]- <a href="https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&wellness-ebook-free" rel="nofollow">https://healyoufromwithin.com/stress&amp;wellness-ebook-free</a><br>
Schedule a Call with Dennis! - <a href="https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call" rel="nofollow">https://tidycal.com/dennisw/call</a>]</p>]]>
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