Ask Dr. Mike: Nosebleeds Caused by Spicy Food, Youthful Hormone Levels PLUS Where Should You ...

Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: When I eat spicy foods, I often get nosebleeds. Is this an allergic reaction? Actually, eating spicy food is associated with nosebleeds. Doctors aren't really sure why this happens to some people and not others. Dr. Mike thinks it's a neurodegenerative response, and it's completely normal. However, if nosebleeds are happening constantly when you're eating certain foods, or if you get them quite frequently, then you might want to talk to your doctor. Where is the best place to get a blood test? The first place you should always start is with your doctor. Your doctor could help write a prescription to get any necessary test(s) done. Tell me, what supplements do you take? Dr. Mike takes the core foundational supplements: multivitamin, vitamin D, CoQ10, omega-3 oils, DHEA, curcumin, vitamin K2, and a probiotic. What do you mean by "youthful hormone levels"? Before you start taking any hormones, it's extremely important to get a blood test. What Dr. Mike means by youthful hormone levels is having the same hormone profile as you did in your 20s and 30s. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.