The Wellness Mama Podcast
The Wellness Mama Podcast
Katie Wells
Understanding Breast Implant Illness (BII) and Addressing Chronic Inflammation With Dr. Robert Whitfield
53 minutes Posted Nov 20, 2023 at 10:00 am.
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Episode Highlights With Dr. Whitfield

  • Why he and I both love the show Ted Lasso and highly recommend it
  • What breast implant illness is and why it can be difficult to pinpoint and how much of the body it can affect
  • Do all women experience problems from breast implants or do some do ok?
  • Factors that make women more at risk for BII
  • What to be aware of with explant surgery and considerations to understand
  • The lymphoma connection to implants and how to remove them safely
  • The stats about implants and complications
  • What to do if you're considering explants 
  • Specific supplements and interventions he recommends for inflammation
  • Uncommon symptoms that can be related to breast implant illness and inflammation
  • His advice for inflammation even if you don't ever work with him

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