As someone who regularly has bowel trouble (already diagnosed and following a diet as best as my allergies will allow), I've actually found a lot of relief from raising my legs up during bathroom usage. Of course, like Dr. Mike mentioned, I didn't need to purchase a "Squatty Potty," I just use a $4, folding foot stool that I got at the dollar store 😏
This. A simple, cheap foot stool. The kids can slide it one way to climb on the toilet and the other way for washing their hands or looking in the mirror. You can have it in any colour you like…
The breathometer was basically a get-rich-quick thing. After Mark bought it, the guy gave up on the company and spent his time in the Bahamas, Mark was furious.
@@fbidumbbee There are functioning versions of this. They're not as good as the police gear which is calibrated regularly (obviously) but they do work. So why are you dumb for investing in it?
The Ta-Ta towel was definitely the best product out of the ones Mike reviewed. It takes a problem that is easily prevented and finds a solution for the problem. Underboob sweat is a potential trigger for usually minor medical problems. Finding solutions for when you aren’t in the mood to wear a bra is helpful. I think they sold it appropriately to the sharks too. They didn’t make promises that were too big to fulfill. Boob sweat is a problem, and we made a product that can help. It’s quite simple.
I was actually surprised at mikes insight, I was like sure I have this issue but what the heck circumstance would it be appropriate to wear this…. But yes! While doing my hair! It’s really annoying to wear a towel and do hair/makeup bc they don’t stay up well when you have larger breasts at all. And a robe causes the underboob sweat issues. So yea! That one instance is about the only time, but it would be really handy. If someone gave me one as a silly gift I wouldn’t be mad about it. Def silly tho.
I've seen people post about wearing this at home when it's hot to stay comfortable. I don't have large breasts, so this isn't really an issue for me, but I can imagine it may be comfortable in certain situations.
I just read a thread where mountain climbers use this when the air is too thin. They could've made them as their target market instead of telling people they need oxygen when they don't need them.
@@minami-ns7xi or as someone that snowboards it could help when you’re on top of the hill and I mean as someone who snowboards as I’ve snowboarded once
Imagine Shark Tank had an expert present during these presentation to validate what they're pitching. Doctor Mike during medical products, for example.
Neither the sharks nor the pitchers are interested in the products being good for the public. They're interested in if they can trick the public into buying them. Having experts there to talk the products down would be bad for all parties involved.
@WiseSageBum This is exactly what private equity firms do and why so many are much more successful that the traditional method of just giving a loan to whoever has the best pitch and can best answer your questions. I know a bunch of doctors who went into private equity firms and their job basically consists of reviewing medical products and claims and writing reports for what the chances of it actually working, passing the FDA and so forth are which are then used alongside financial analysts to estimate the net present value, risks and other financial metrics which then are used to decide whether to buy equity and what terms they are willing to offer/accept. Of course, this is much more costly than just having someone on the spot decide whether to invest, but when tens or hundreds of millions are at stake, doing your due diligence is well worth the cost.
Lol I know. The second he mentioned the headphone Jack, I knew it was before Apple got rid of it. Sucks the product was essentially faulty and the bosses didn’t care.
I work at Lowes, and we had a Boost Oxygen display in our store. Every customer that saw it, didn’t understand why we were selling it in our store. Their faces were priceless! 😂 They were like “Is that air in a can?!”
I saw the “Boost” containers at Walgreens the other day and just stared at it for 5 minutes because I was so confused about what it was. It just seemed too dystopian to exist.
It's honestly a life change for people who suffer from migraines. A few breaths of pure oxygen (which is what this is, not just canned air) can knock out a migraine almost instantly. It's seriously amazing. It's also really helpful for places like Denver (where it's been sold for years) to help with altitude sickness
The story behind that breathometer is hilarious. Apparently the shark that took it marked it as one of his biggest wastes of money because he got none of his money back 😂 just casually lost 1m
Don't feel bad honestly. Their fault for not seeing how obviously terrible this idea actually was. If they didn't see it then, they sure as hell feel it in their wallets.
@@UltimateAHP wdym, that product was an actual good idea, the reason it fail is because the owner (the guy who pitched) used all the money partying instead of focusing on the work thats how they lost all the mone
I'm out for face yoga, but in for Koko as a spokesperson for any other product. She brought such a fun peppy energy to the room with her, and made a great pitch out of a mediocre product. If she was selling, say, cosmetics, the lady would make a killing
My store sold those boost oxygen things a couple of years ago, and most of the people who bought them just wanted to see if they'd help with hangovers🤣
The tata towel is definitely the best of these products but Im worried about the stresses it puts on the back and neck. My mom’s bras by her own admission aren’t the most comfortable and have worn grooves into her shoulders. I just really hope that all the force in that band is distributed over the shoulders and neck so as not to cause long trm problems.
As someone struggling with constipation I can tell you the squatty thing is no new thing 😬 I, like my mother before me, keep a kid’s stool in the bathroom! With an ordinary stool children can also use it to reach the sink! Then you can take it with you to sit on when you’re pickong berries in the garden! Also: they come in fun colours! Even polcadots!
@@hanners4895 That was a really old episode but if the company was still in business they would probably just make it to be used with all the charging ports like every other company or you would just use a dongle.
@@hanners4895 Not most, just the flagship phones from some companies. The majority of mid-range phones (and higher-end phone from more niche companies) still have headphone jacks.
I also wouldn't trust someone that wants to get on the road after drinking but just make sure they don't get a ticket from the cops to be responsible enough to use it
that last one actually sounds practical and useful for people like me, it's a problem people typically wouldn't assume exists unless you have it yourself.
The portable oxygen can actually be helpful when visiting the mountains coming from a place closer to sea level, the high altitude can make you dizzy and oxygen comes in handy
@@SarahGHilton would you like the oxygen to last until u can finish your hike or would you like to suffer or even die due to suffocation in the middle of the hike. what you are saying is absolutely a no brainer.
@@saisrujan6777 that’s obviously circumstantial to the intensity of activity. The average person isn’t taking a hike long and high enough that would require that much oxygen, and they are made for short term use. I am speaking of the average person who occasionally hikes because that’s who they sell these cans inside of Walgreens for. Obviously no one is going to take a small can for a huge and long term altitude change, I am not ignorant.
Would be so happy if I had a doctor such as Doctor Mike! always describing the medical terms so easily, can answer every question, and is actually one who cares about his relationship with patients for real! 👏🏻
@@itsivymiha its true?? He himself said that many times that its ok for a doctor to not know everything amd to research stuff, so obviously he needs internet
I think it's a doctor reflex. Whenever something relating to anatomy comes up that other people may poke fun at, doctors often suppress that instinct because they have to be open-minded with their patients
I'm 4'10 and my feet always dangle on almost anything I sit on. While I don't use a squatty potty I do use something because dangling legs are uncomfortable. Which does make it hard to relax enough to do either. But I don't understand why it has to be so specific it can be really anything that puts your feet up
As a pharmaceutical rep, my favorite Drs to deal with are the sarcastic, no BS, to the point, and extremely skeptical ones. They have no time for fluff! In my mind it always boils down to safety, efficacy, or cost to the patient. Watching Dr Mike hit each of these with every single product offered here is a reinforcement of why I love working with Drs like him. Ty Dr! (Do I need to fair balance the statements above??)
I've used the boost oxygen on high altitude hiking trips and loved it! However, totally agree with Mike about just everyday usage being pointless and as oxygen is a "pro oxident" it might even be harmful.
It's also really helpful for migraine sufferers. Pure oxygen is one of the quickest most effective treatments for migraines especially if you take a few breaths of it as soon as you feel it coming on it can stop one dead in it's tracks
Even at high altitudes, short bursts of oxygen aren’t really all that useful. Your body will adapt to the thinner air, and if it can’t, then you’d need a full on oxygen tank to make it through. Boost oxygen is a scam.
So with this one person going around repeating the same message like they're advertising, I decided to look into research on oxygen for migraines. Studies show oxygen does work, however, it's 15-30 minutes of 10-15L/min for a modest to moderate reduction in pain and other symptoms. We're talking 150-450L of oxygen here. In contrast, the largest cylinder boost offers is only 10L.
With the oxygen product, I can’t remember the name of it but there’s a really good version designed for underwater car accidents. Gives you more time to get out of your car in the case of submersion.
I don't think those are 100% oxygen but more emergency air like SCUBA divers use. Small tanks that can give you 10-15 min of air to breathe underwater.
@@tlgibson97 Absolutely CORRECT! Regular air is ONLY about 20% Oxygen, which turns "narcotic" and eventually toxic under water (and pressure)... It's also NOT a lack of Oxygen in your blood that creates the impulse to breathe. It's the build up of CO2... which also CAN lead through urgency to breath... to ANXIETY... Oxygen saturation (check a cheap Oxymeter on a finger if you like) stays in the 90+% territory THE WHOLE TIME... ;o)
I know "spare air" which is a small emergency bottle for scuba diving. But its regular compressed air instead of 100% oxygen tho, because that becomes toxic below 6 meters depth.
@@Pugs365 Standard American I guess? My kids don't always want a smaller potty training seat on. But the stool, because it wraps around the toilet, also makes it easier for them to climb up and down without as much assistance too.
I actually do have the squatty potty product at home (my mom and I both have one) I use it sometimes when I use the bathroom. As someone who has digestive issues due to her health and genetics, I have to say it is a good product. It does work, but it's not cure-all or panacea. It assists in relieving some constipation or bathroom issues when you're going to the bathroom, but it's not a cure for health issues. U should still c ur doctor if u have bad digestion issues. This just helps u feel better. (It assists w/the problem, but doesn't solve it)
it's true it makes you feel better, but the point is that you can buy any small stool to use. It doesn't have to be squatty potty. I think there are even similar products that have been around before squatty potty itself.
@@catielalonde1964 I'm not short, but our house has 'comfort height' toilets which are a little taller than standard toilets. Great for bad knees, etc. but we also have a Squatty Potty under all of them too as, well, it just makes it easier and more comfortable, lol.
There was one on Canada's version (Dragon's den) I was kinda hoping you'd roast cause it was such obvious BS. With an evaluation at $10 million, he had a mineral water that he claimed could literally cure everything, spray it in your eyes to clear up pink eyes, in your mouth to cure toothaches or sore throat (even misspelled some of the illnesses he listed). He even claimed it cured 1 case of cervical cancer. Luckily the dragons saw right through and quickly dropped out. One of whom: Boston Pizza owner Jim Treliving,(a former cop) actually got really pissed off and ordered him to leave. 👏
That oxygen helped my grandpa in Colorado. Due to the high altitude when he bent over to tie his shoes he passed out. We put the oxygen to his mouth and he regained conscience. It can really help for people who have trouble breathing especially at high altitude. However, the think oxygen makes no sense.
I cannot imagine how dumb it is to breathe in flavored/scented canned oxygen. Heck of a way to find out if you'll have an allergic or other bad reaction.
I think at one point he was gonna be on TV, but there was a reason he declined. Think it had to do with them wanting to change too much on how he did things, the integrity of it.
My sister has stomach discomfort and a hard time using the bathroom. We have a squatty potty because the toilet is high. She has stomach pain because of her diet, not because she squats on the toilet.
There is science behind squatting as the most natural position for a human to poop in. If won’t stop constipation but wouldn’t hurt the pooping process.
I've seen those oxygen containers at general stores in places at very high altitudes. It does help a little for climbing or running. It's way overpriced though.
It literally can only help 1 breath at a time. I literally cannot see it helping except giving you a psychological break from being in a low oxygen situation for the life of the can. There's not even enough in that can to "clear out" a carbonic acid buildup from carbon dioxide build up. And it literally cannot do more than what's in the can because it's a gas: it goes into YOU to br immediately consumed and metabolized or into the AIR never to be useful to anything except making the holes in the ozone layer larger. This has less staying power than essential oils because at least the oils have to either break down or be cleaned off to stop "working." This is all placebo
The Ta ta towel is brilliant not only that with out a shirt looks stylish and decent for parks beach pool parties or even a night out. For mothers who breast feed provides quick easy access I think they under sold them selves on their product
It also doesn't rely on pseudoscience or niche things like being up in the mountains to work, it's just a simple product that can really help a lot of people.
Saw the oxygen product at Walmart in Colorado. I laughed and looked at the price. I laughed even more. They wanted $20 for just one. What a cash grab. The fact it is not FDA approved proves it provides no benefit.
This was actually really helpful for me when I moved back to Colorado after a few years away. I know it might not be for everyone, but I was having trouble with what I describe as not enough air in my air. My inhaler didn't really help, but the Boost oxygen did.
When I moved to Colorado from sea level and caught bronchitis in the first couple weeks I was looking for a product like this. I was really struggling with getting enough oxygen. But $20 for what is mostly compressed air seems pretty excessive. I would have paid it while I was sick, but not as any kind of regular thing.
I took some oxygen with me on my first 14ner. The group laughed at me but when we were at 13thousand feet gasping from hiking for hours, we all really appreciate a full breath of oxygen. I would have not been able to finish the assent without (or it would have taken a few more hours haha)
i think pam is Dr. Mike's partner 🤔 not so sure , but there's chemistry between them and everytime he invited her on his channel, it could be seen he sits closer to her (as compared to other invitees) and they're comfy with each other..
I remember hearing a doctor say this is actually being used by people that have asthma, it's probably pure oxygen and the atmosphere is like 20% oxygen so it is actually useful. Could be wrong though
Talking to other people with IBD, they don’t think that the squatty potty is going to solve their issues, they just say it makes it more comfortable and easier to go to the toilet.
Yup, it makes things much easier and more tolerable. Obvi not gonna fix the root problem but whatever helps even a little i’m using it. I love my squatty potty and am completely unashamed to say it
I think it helps that it's a condition they know and have lived with. I don't go to the doctors for my colon issues since there isn't anything they could do.
13:46 I've seen the "Boost" containers before, but I saw them at my CPAP & Oxygen office. I assumed it was for people who were on oxygen but were going to be somewhere where the full setup might be unwieldy or hard to use, such as going for a walk on a nature trail. I was baffled by the flavors, though 😂
A few years back, I had wanted to buy a Squatty Potty, but then I thought, why not just lean forward while on the bowl? I discovered it's the same body position, just with the feet flat on the floor. This may not work for someone with a belly and/or back problems, that's the only drawback. Also, I'm not a doctor, I just know what works for me.
Developed hemorrhoids in my mid 20's for often having stiffer stools throughout my entire life. The squat position in humans is technically a more natural position for defecation, hence the squatty-potty idea, which did & still continue to help me prevent overexertion of the abdominal muscles on the rectum.
I have to say - the squats potty method worked for me once. I didn’t poop for DAYS, I had so bad constipation that it *hurt*. And then one day my mom remembered how people used to squat and that that’s the best pose. We took a stool, and it lessened like 75% of the pain and it was way easier, still difficult, but easier. That was years ago tho lol
Yeah I'm happy he didn't fully roast it and acknowledged that there's some evidence behind it. However I do think it's hella corny and if I went to a friend's house, used the bathroom, and they had a squatty potty, I'd probably cringe and playfully make fun of them in a way that's lighthearted and friendly.
Yeah I have IBS-C and using a support like that does sometimes make things easier but like Mike sais, it's really risky and dangerous to suggest squatty potty is a cure-all for gut issues. It's always better to get an educated opinion on what's actually going on and then look for things that make life easier.
My family all has some form of IBS issues, so my dad bought this after seeing their hilarious ads. Not sure whether it made a difference in how easy it was to go when constipated, but it did feel better to be in a squatting position than sitting normally where our legs would fall asleep lol. Idk how much he paid for it but it was probably too much when you can literally use anything to squat haha. But again. Their ad on RU-vid is freaking hilarious XD
I have been doing facial exercises for about a year. My face appears better toned with more defined cheekbones. But it doesn’t help with wrinkles around the eyes
I do have a squatty potty and although it’s definitely not a miracle product, it does help since I have frequent digestive issues. I’d really only recommend it for people like me with similar issues though, everyone else doesn’t see a significant difference with the product. They do sell different heights now a days to accommodate more people though.
Would love to see more reactions to Shark Tank! Mark is usually the most critical of anything health/wellness related (and often rightfully so). I bet Dr. Mike would agree with him on a lot of the pitches.
I must say I used the boost when climbing a 14er in colorado and i have very minor asthma and it did help with feeling light headed. it was also a funny little experience. although i don’t recommend the flavored ones hahaha.
If I remember correctly the Breathometer was Mark Cuban's worst ever loss because it was a good idea in concept but was never further developed because the creator went partying when Mark was trying to get the product to actually work and be advertised correctly.
One can purchase a portable breathalyzer now for about $40 USD that will work much better, and be more accurate, even with the margin of error. Also, that will easily fit into a pocket or purse.
I'm a T1D - thank you so much for mentioning how sensitive our blood glucose is!!! It's a BFD and we have to plan our whole lives around it. Thank you for using your platform to shine a little bit of light on this. Also (hint hint) maybe do a video on auto-immune (type 1) diabetes? Please.
8:12: To be fair, back when this episode first aired, I don't think Uber/Lyft/etc were a thing, or at the very least, not nearly as widely used as they are today.
I've never owned a phone without a headphone jack. Just don't get a "high end" phone which don't have them (for some reason despite cleaning to be worth more have less features)
The squatty potty has been life changing for me. I bought the bamboo one that switches between two heights and it’s incredible. Easy to clean, neatly tucks back and it looks fairly nice in my bathroom. No, it didn’t cure my ibs-c but it helps.
The squatty potty, while i hate the name, is super beneficial to a lot of people, esp older folks. But i agree that you can just use a cheap stool. Also re: the breathometer thing, police dont really use breathalyzers alone now, they just do sobriety tests (walking in a straight line, tracking eye movement etc). Like dr mike said, if a cop sees you driving poorly, you can be arrested. Legal limit doesnt really mean anything
Probably just solidifies proof and escalation of a ticket. Because if you blow a 0 they're going to think you were either distracted driving or under the influence of something else.
In Finland they use breathalyzer, do drug test and usually take you to blood tests if they see abnormal behaviour. 😂 They might ask you to get out and follow them to their car and watch your movement, no chicken dances etc funny sobriety tests.
8:40 Being under the legal limit means they can't cite you for a DUI. Yes, though, as you said: you can still be busted for doing other reckless things.
The fact that Koko Hayashi is quite famous now and she actually makes sense about waking up sleeping muscles to prevent skin from sagging is a victoru :D
You should react to Baymax! It’s all about the lovable healthcare companion, and has a surprising amount of medical information (which I have no knowledge from which I can confirm nor deny)
5:24 oooh, this aged like milk... there's currently somewhere, someplace in the world that has a BOOMING industrial business. Smokestack City you could call it, where the air is so bad; that clean air dispensers are actually being sold to people, because the residential district is covered in so much CO2 it looks like the underworld of Silent Hill.
Hey dr. Mike, I love your videos. I’ve been battling depression with two broken arms and a rare disease. I only have a few years left and I just wanted to say thanks for posting. It makes my day better.
Hey, Dr. Mike, just realized you hit 10 mil subscribers! I'm sure it happened a few videos ago, but being a proud long time subscriber back when you were around 5ish million, it's nice to see the channel grow. Congrats on an amazing milestone, and I hope you manage to go even higher in the future!
I remember seeing ads for the ta-ta towel claiming they provide better support for large breasts than traditional bras do. I'm a G-cup, and I can confirm that both a lack of support from any semi-affordable bra and an uncomfortable amount of sweat are very real problems. Now that I've been reminded that the ta-ta towel exists I'm going to look into one. I'll let you know if your hypothetical investment was a good one.
i just went looking for one of those recently because when you have big boobies and your areas seeing 70+ days straight of 100-degree temps, it gets GROSS. but they want like $50 for a strip of terry cloth and an elastic strap, it's nuts. how about sending me one for free in exchange for my "honest feedback" on amazon or something?
I'm thinking of getting one because I have a very big chest and only wear sports bras. But those types of bras are fabric and stretch within days of wearing it, leaving me in a lot of physical pain and sometimes unable to breathe or walk. Like literally, I'll pick one of these towels up if they give support and don't stretch
@@Anuyushi I heard sports bras can be quite expensive, it sucks if they only last you a few days! what I've started to wear is wireless bras, they don't provide 100% support but at least I don't have any wires constantly being pressed into my body, and they're cheaper than the super expensive bras I had to buy for my size.
