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    <title>Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD - Episodes Tagged with “Emotional Health”</title>
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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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  <title>Episode 132: Flourish From Within: Microbiome, Metabolism, and Real-World Stewardship with Anu Simh | Dr. Robert Whitfield</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Anu Simh, a board-certified functional coach, founder of Nine Arms Wellness, and author of Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Their conversation focuses on practical strategies to support the microbiome, stabilize metabolism, and approach GLP-1 medications with long-term outcomes in mind.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Anu Simh, a board-certified functional coach, founder of Nine Arms Wellness, and author of Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Their conversation focuses on practical strategies to support the microbiome, stabilize metabolism, and approach GLP-1 medications with long-term outcomes in mind.
Anu Simh shares her approach to helping women restore gut function, simplify food choices, and create sustainable habits that last. She also discusses her work training other coaches and advocating for women in underserved communities.
Topics include fiber variety, the role of environmental exposures like plastics and additives, and how coaching can promote both internal balance and external integrity without relying on restrictive or short-term methods.
This episode offers a realistic, science-informed discussion for listeners seeking steady, sustainable progress.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Meet Anu: coach, educator, and author of Flourish From Within
Microbiome 101 for real people: what diversity and resilience mean in practice
Fiber famine and why plant diversity matters more than perfection
Healthy fats, polyphenols, and functional foods that support short chain fatty acids
The antibiotic habit: collateral damage to immunity, motility, and metabolism
Travel gut problems and terrain building before and after the trip
Plastics, xenoestrogens, and why labels matter for weight maintenance
GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and unintended effects on face fat and skin
Practical coaching for sustainability: keep it simple, consistent, and human
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome and Anu’s backstory
8:58 *Microbiome 101: microbes, symbiosis, and why it matters
*11:22 What a healthy microbiome really means: resilience and diversity
19:11 Healthy fats, polyphenols, and short chain fatty acids
29:55 Terrain building over bug hunting: how to make the gut more resilient
35:35 *Estrogen recycling, the estrobolome, plastics, and preservatives
*47:25 Gut motility and gastric emptying issues
*52:34 *GLP-1s, real-world side effects, and sustainable coaching
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
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/
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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/
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Anu Simh, a board-certified functional coach, founder of Nine Arms Wellness, and author of Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Their conversation focuses on practical strategies to support the microbiome, stabilize metabolism, and approach GLP-1 medications with long-term outcomes in mind.</p>

<p>Anu Simh shares her approach to helping women restore gut function, simplify food choices, and create sustainable habits that last. She also discusses her work training other coaches and advocating for women in underserved communities.</p>

<p>Topics include fiber variety, the role of environmental exposures like plastics and additives, and how coaching can promote both internal balance and external integrity without relying on restrictive or short-term methods.</p>

<p>This episode offers a realistic, science-informed discussion for listeners seeking steady, sustainable progress.</p>

<p><strong>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br>
Meet Anu: coach, educator, and author of Flourish From Within<br>
Microbiome 101 for real people: what diversity and resilience mean in practice<br>
Fiber famine and why plant diversity matters more than perfection<br>
Healthy fats, polyphenols, and functional foods that support short chain fatty acids<br>
The antibiotic habit: collateral damage to immunity, motility, and metabolism<br>
Travel gut problems and terrain building before and after the trip<br>
Plastics, xenoestrogens, and why labels matter for weight maintenance<br>
GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and unintended effects on face fat and skin<br>
Practical coaching for sustainability: keep it simple, consistent, and human</p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br>
<strong>0:00</strong> Welcome and Anu’s backstory<br>
<strong>8:58 **Microbiome 101: microbes, symbiosis, and why it matters<br>
**11:22</strong> What a healthy microbiome really means: resilience and diversity<br>
<strong>19:11</strong> Healthy fats, polyphenols, and short chain fatty acids<br>
<strong>29:55</strong> Terrain building over bug hunting: how to make the gut more resilient<br>
<strong>35:35 **Estrogen recycling, the estrobolome, plastics, and preservatives<br>
**47:25</strong> Gut motility and gastric emptying issues<br>
**52:34 **GLP-1s, real-world side effects, and sustainable coaching</p>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p><strong>Let’s Connect</strong><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>
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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>

<h3>Get access to Dr. Rob&#39;s Favorite Products below:</h3>

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JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - <a href="https://jaspr.co/" rel="nofollow">https://jaspr.co/</a><br>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Anu Simh, a board-certified functional coach, founder of Nine Arms Wellness, and author of Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Their conversation focuses on practical strategies to support the microbiome, stabilize metabolism, and approach GLP-1 medications with long-term outcomes in mind.</p>

<p>Anu Simh shares her approach to helping women restore gut function, simplify food choices, and create sustainable habits that last. She also discusses her work training other coaches and advocating for women in underserved communities.</p>

<p>Topics include fiber variety, the role of environmental exposures like plastics and additives, and how coaching can promote both internal balance and external integrity without relying on restrictive or short-term methods.</p>

<p>This episode offers a realistic, science-informed discussion for listeners seeking steady, sustainable progress.</p>

<p><strong>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br>
Meet Anu: coach, educator, and author of Flourish From Within<br>
Microbiome 101 for real people: what diversity and resilience mean in practice<br>
Fiber famine and why plant diversity matters more than perfection<br>
Healthy fats, polyphenols, and functional foods that support short chain fatty acids<br>
The antibiotic habit: collateral damage to immunity, motility, and metabolism<br>
Travel gut problems and terrain building before and after the trip<br>
Plastics, xenoestrogens, and why labels matter for weight maintenance<br>
GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and unintended effects on face fat and skin<br>
Practical coaching for sustainability: keep it simple, consistent, and human</p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br>
<strong>0:00</strong> Welcome and Anu’s backstory<br>
<strong>8:58 **Microbiome 101: microbes, symbiosis, and why it matters<br>
**11:22</strong> What a healthy microbiome really means: resilience and diversity<br>
<strong>19:11</strong> Healthy fats, polyphenols, and short chain fatty acids<br>
<strong>29:55</strong> Terrain building over bug hunting: how to make the gut more resilient<br>
<strong>35:35 **Estrogen recycling, the estrobolome, plastics, and preservatives<br>
**47:25</strong> Gut motility and gastric emptying issues<br>
**52:34 **GLP-1s, real-world side effects, and sustainable coaching</p>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p><strong>Let’s Connect</strong><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>
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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>

<h3>Get access to Dr. Rob&#39;s Favorite Products below:</h3>

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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>
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  <title>Episode 124: Busting Free with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences, such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.
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  <description>Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences, such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.
If you want to grab a copy of Dr. Brown’s book, you can visit her website through this link: https://amandasavagebrown.com/
Website - https://amandasavagebrown.com/ (https://amandasavagebrown.com/)
Show Highlights:
Why Write "Busting Free"? (00:03:22) Dr. Brown explains her motivation for writing her book and the unmet psychosocial needs of women with breast implants.
The Origin of the "Breast Rule Book" (00:06:56) Societal beliefs about breasts, how these beliefs form, and their impact on self-image
Individual Breast Rule Books &amp;amp; Social Pressures (00:13:38) How each woman’s experience is unique, and the role of peer and societal pressure in shaping self-worth
Psychological Flexibility &amp;amp; Adaptation (00:22:01) Psychological flexibility as it relates to patients and surgeons, emphasizing adaptability in care
Partner Considerations &amp;amp; Relationship Dynamics (00:26:42) Addressing the complexities of partner reactions to explant surgery and strategies for communication and support.
The Importance of Advocacy &amp;amp; Support (00:29:48) The value of patient advocacy and having supportive professionals during the explant journey
Will I Get Better? Addressing Patient Fears (00:37:48) Approach to treating inflammation and the holistic methods used in his practice
Tipping Points: Stress, Trauma, and Illness (00:39:30) Life stressors, trauma, and environmental exposures in triggering breast implant illness symptoms
The Real Challenge: Post-Surgical Recovery (00:44:17) Complexity of recovery after explant surgery and the need for ongoing support
Medical Gaslighting &amp;amp; Patient Validation (00:48:03) Emotional impact of being dismissed by doctors and the relief of being believed
Links and Resources
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
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    <![CDATA[<p>Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences, such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.</p>

<p>In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.</p>

<p>If you want to grab a copy of Dr. Brown’s book, you can visit her website through this link: <a href="https://amandasavagebrown.com/" rel="nofollow">https://amandasavagebrown.com/</a><br>
Website - <a href="https://amandasavagebrown.com/" rel="nofollow">https://amandasavagebrown.com/</a></p>

<h3>Show Highlights:</h3>

<ul>
<li>Why Write &quot;Busting Free&quot;? (00:03:22) Dr. Brown explains her motivation for writing her book and the unmet psychosocial needs of women with breast implants.</li>
<li>The Origin of the &quot;Breast Rule Book&quot; (00:06:56) Societal beliefs about breasts, how these beliefs form, and their impact on self-image</li>
<li>Individual Breast Rule Books &amp; Social Pressures (00:13:38) How each woman’s experience is unique, and the role of peer and societal pressure in shaping self-worth</li>
<li>Psychological Flexibility &amp; Adaptation (00:22:01) Psychological flexibility as it relates to patients and surgeons, emphasizing adaptability in care</li>
<li>Partner Considerations &amp; Relationship Dynamics (00:26:42) Addressing the complexities of partner reactions to explant surgery and strategies for communication and support.</li>
<li>The Importance of Advocacy &amp; Support (00:29:48) The value of patient advocacy and having supportive professionals during the explant journey</li>
<li>Will I Get Better? Addressing Patient Fears (00:37:48) Approach to treating inflammation and the holistic methods used in his practice</li>
<li>Tipping Points: Stress, Trauma, and Illness (00:39:30) Life stressors, trauma, and environmental exposures in triggering breast implant illness symptoms</li>
<li>The Real Challenge: Post-Surgical Recovery (00:44:17) Complexity of recovery after explant surgery and the need for ongoing support</li>
<li>Medical Gaslighting &amp; Patient Validation (00:48:03) Emotional impact of being dismissed by doctors and the relief of being believed</li>
</ul>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p>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>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences, such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.</p>

<p>In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.</p>

<p>If you want to grab a copy of Dr. Brown’s book, you can visit her website through this link: <a href="https://amandasavagebrown.com/" rel="nofollow">https://amandasavagebrown.com/</a><br>
Website - <a href="https://amandasavagebrown.com/" rel="nofollow">https://amandasavagebrown.com/</a></p>

<h3>Show Highlights:</h3>

<ul>
<li>Why Write &quot;Busting Free&quot;? (00:03:22) Dr. Brown explains her motivation for writing her book and the unmet psychosocial needs of women with breast implants.</li>
<li>The Origin of the &quot;Breast Rule Book&quot; (00:06:56) Societal beliefs about breasts, how these beliefs form, and their impact on self-image</li>
<li>Individual Breast Rule Books &amp; Social Pressures (00:13:38) How each woman’s experience is unique, and the role of peer and societal pressure in shaping self-worth</li>
<li>Psychological Flexibility &amp; Adaptation (00:22:01) Psychological flexibility as it relates to patients and surgeons, emphasizing adaptability in care</li>
<li>Partner Considerations &amp; Relationship Dynamics (00:26:42) Addressing the complexities of partner reactions to explant surgery and strategies for communication and support.</li>
<li>The Importance of Advocacy &amp; Support (00:29:48) The value of patient advocacy and having supportive professionals during the explant journey</li>
<li>Will I Get Better? Addressing Patient Fears (00:37:48) Approach to treating inflammation and the holistic methods used in his practice</li>
<li>Tipping Points: Stress, Trauma, and Illness (00:39:30) Life stressors, trauma, and environmental exposures in triggering breast implant illness symptoms</li>
<li>The Real Challenge: Post-Surgical Recovery (00:44:17) Complexity of recovery after explant surgery and the need for ongoing support</li>
<li>Medical Gaslighting &amp; Patient Validation (00:48:03) Emotional impact of being dismissed by doctors and the relief of being believed</li>
</ul>

<h3>Links and Resources</h3>

<p>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>
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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>

<h3>Get access to Dr. Rob&#39;s Favorite Products below:</h3>

<p>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>]]>
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