Erectile dysfunction is more than just a bedroom issue—it’s often an early indicator of more serious health problems. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I look back on conversations with Dr. George Papanicolaou and Dr. George Shapiro to explore the surprising connections between sexual health and overall wellness and why ED is often an early indicator of metabolic issues, insulin resistance, and heart health. I’ll cover conventional treatments, as well as emerging therapies, and share how lifestyle changes in diet, exercise, and sleep can boost testosterone and improve sexual performance. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: The Science of Erectile Dysfunction and Unexpected Ways to Treat It How To Treat Erectile Dysfunction Without The Little Blue Pill The State of Science for Sex, Aging, and Regenerative Medicine This episode is brought to you by Pique, LMNT, and Eight Sleep. Head over to PiqueLife.com/Hyman20 and get up to 20% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Save three-hundred dollars off the POD 4 Ultra and two-hundred dollars off the Pod 4. Head to EightSleep.com/Mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fasting isn’t just about skipping meals—it's a powerful tool to improve your health when done right. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I tackle the most common myths about fasting and dive into the science behind how it impacts your metabolism, hormones, and overall well-being. You’ll learn how to navigate different fasting methods, from intermittent fasting to time-restricted eating, and discover how they can help you burn fat, preserve muscle, and even boost longevity. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you Mitopure, Rupa University, Big Bold Health, and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 10 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a pharmacy that tailors medications specifically for your body. In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman speaks with Shaun Noorian, founder of Empower Pharmacy, about the resurgence of compounding pharmacies and how they’re addressing critical health needs. Learn how compounded medications are offering solutions for chronic conditions, drug shortages, and even hormone and peptide therapies that help patients thrive. In this episode, we discuss: The Importance of Compounding Pharmacies The Impact of Compounding on Chronic Illness Hormone Replacement Therapy and Personalized Medicine Compounded Testosterone Treatments The Controversy Behind Semaglutides Like Ozempic View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Qualia, BIOptimizers, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. During November, BIOptimizers is offering $100 with of free gifts with purchase at Bioptimizers.com/Hyman with code Hyman10. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 15% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good sleep does more than recharge you—it can improve your mental clarity, mood, and long-term health. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” Dr. Mark Hyman looks back on his conversations with experts Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson, and Dr. Cindy Geyer to explore how light, food, and stress affect your sleep quality. You’ll get actionable tips to fix your sleep routine and learn why a restorative night’s rest is critical for protecting against cognitive decline and chronic disease. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: How to Rewire Your Brain For Sleep The Science of Living Longer: Diet, Supplements, & Sleep What Is Driving Your Poor Sleep And How Can You Fix It? This episode is brought to you by OneSkin and AX3. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at ax3.life/hyman with code HYMAN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget counting sheep—let’s talk about the simple and scientifically-proven tweaks that’ll have you sleeping like a pro. In this episode, I’m revealing my personal routine that turned my restless nights into deep, uninterrupted sleep. Learn how to fix those sneaky issues like blood sugar dips, nighttime stress, and even mouth breathing. If you’re tired of being tired, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1, Big Bold Health, and Seed. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 10 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood. Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit Seed.com/Hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating menopause doesn’t have to be difficult, but too often, women are left without the proper tools to manage their symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins me to unpack the real reasons behind hormonal imbalances during perimenopause and menopause. We dive deep into bioidentical hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and how environmental toxins might be affecting your hormones more than you realize. In this episode, we discuss: The benefits of using bioidentical hormones to manage menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life. Addressing hormonal imbalances early, before full menopause, to prevent more severe symptoms like osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues. How progesterone, especially in oral or topical form, can be a "miracle" solution for sleep and mood regulation during menopause. Estrogen’s role in cardiovascular and sexual health The "menopause toolkit," which includes hormone therapy, nutrition, exercise, sleep optimization, and stress reduction The impact of environmental toxins, such as endocrine disruptors, on women’s hormonal health, particularly during menopause. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, LMNT, and Wonderfeel. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Wonderfeel Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at GetWonderfeel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us take breathing for granted, but it holds the key to transforming your health. In this episode, I dive into powerful conversations with James Nestor and Wim Hof about how mastering your breath can boost your immune system, reduce stress, and even manage chronic inflammation. You’ll discover why nose breathing is essential for overall wellness, how cold exposure enhances cardiovascular health, and why The Wim Hof Method is changing lives. If you’ve been ignoring your breath, it’s time to wake up—this episode will show you how to harness the power of breath for better physical and mental health. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: The Power Of Breath As Medicine Why Ice Water Immersion And Your Breath Is The Key To Health And Happiness This episode is brought to you by AG1, ButcherBox, and Fatty15. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 10 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 15% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling tired, sick, or struggling with stubborn health issues? It might be time to check your vitamin D levels. In this episode, I explore why vitamin D is the secret to better health—covering everything from its role in preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer to how it boosts your immune system. I’ll break down the symptoms of deficiency, why regular testing is a must, and how to get vitamin D safely through sun exposure and supplements. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1, Vivobarefoot, and Eight Sleep. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 10 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. If you're not barefoot, go Vivobarefoot. Head to vivobarefoot.com/drhyman to get 20% off today! Save three-hundred dollars off the POD 4 Ultra and two-hundred dollars off the Pod 4. Head to EightSleep.com./Mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the thought of aging holding you back, or could it be your chance to thrive? On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I sit down with Chip Conley to challenge the outdated view of midlife as a time of decline. We explore how this stage can become a period of growth, from finding new passions to building deeper connections. Learn why happiness often increases after 50 and get actionable tips for staying active, curious, and engaged. In this episode, we discuss: Research on the U-curve of happiness, showing that life satisfaction typically dips around ages 45-50 but improves steadily with each decade after. The importance of social wellness and relationships as a key factor for longevity and well-being The Modern Elder Academy Overcoming the fear of aging The importance of maintaining curiosity and openness to new experiences, which are strongly correlated with living a longer, happier life. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, BIOptimizers, Armra, and Qualia. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

80% of us aren’t getting enough magnesium—and this impacts everything from migraines to muscle cramps, blood pressure, and even stress levels. On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I share insights from top experts like Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham on how magnesium impacts your overall well-being. Learn why standard tests often miss a magnesium deficiency, how to get tested properly, and which foods and supplements can help you restore your levels. Don’t ignore this crucial mineral—your health depends on it. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: How Magnesium Deficiency Impacts Your Health | Know Your Numbers The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraines Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure with Dr. George Papanicolaou Supplements: Useful Or Useless? with Dr. Elizabeth Boham This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Big Bold Health. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood. Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all been there: one too many drinks and the next morning feels like a nightmare. But why does alcohol make us feel so terrible? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’m uncovering the surprising reasons behind hangovers and how you can avoid them. Get ready for expert tips on hydration, supplements, and the real truth about that ‘hair of the dog’ myth. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, AG1, and Big Bold Health. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood. Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stress isn’t just in your head—it’s rewiring your brain. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Sapolsky to dive into the science of stress and its profound impact on mental and physical health. We explore how chronic stress damages the brain, particularly the hippocampus, leading to cognitive decline and mood disorders. Tune in to learn powerful strategies for managing stress, from mindfulness to exercise, and discover what it means for your health and society at large. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between short-term (acute) stress, which can be beneficial in small doses, and long-term (chronic) stress The impact of stress on brain health The argument that free will is an illusion, as our decisions and behaviors are largely driven by complex biological processes and environmental factors How stress interacts with genes and the environment, influencing behavior, health outcomes, and the body's ability to cope with stress How chronic stress triggers inflammation throughout the body, contributing to various health problems Effective ways to manage stress, including mindfulness, physical exercise, and proper nutrition View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Thrive Market, and Our Place. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first membership order at pendulumlife.com/farmacy. Discount applied at checkout. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could train your brain to handle stress better—just by meditating for a few minutes each day? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I revisit conversations with Emily Fletcher, Dan Harris, and Daniel Goleman to explore how meditation rewires the brain, reduces anxiety, and enhances mental clarity. You’ll learn the science behind mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, and other techniques that not only improve stress management but also promote overall mental health and wellness. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Why Meditation is the New Medicine Is one minute of meditation enough? Meditation, Kindness, and Compassion: The Secret to Your Life and Financial Abundance This episode is brought to you by Pique, Seed, and Ketone-IQ. Head over to PiqueLife.com/Hyman20 and get up to 20% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/MARKHYMAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you up to date on the doctor appointments that could save your life? In this episode, I dive into the essential screenings you can’t afford to skip, from mammograms and colonoscopies to functional lab tests that reveal much more than standard checkups. We’ll break down how conventional medicine is great for emergency care and early detection, but it often misses the root causes of illness. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Essentia. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Visit myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN for $100 off your mattress purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every tap, like, and scroll on social media is feeding a mental health epidemic—and it’s targeting our youth. In honor of World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and mobilizing efforts to support mental health worldwide, I'm sitting down with renowned social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt, PhD to explore the dramatic rise in anxiety and depression among today’s youth. We’ll dive into the evolution of internet culture, the role of food systems in social disruption, and how we can turn the tide on these trends. If you’re concerned about the mental well-being of the next generation, tune in for actionable solutions. In this episode, we discuss: The Rise of Depression and Anxiety in Gen Z The Link Between Social Media and Mental Health The Addictive Nature of Social Media Algorithms The Evolution of the Internet and Its Role in Childhood The Phone-Free Schools Movement The Influence of Ultra-Processed Foods on Mental Health View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, ButcherBox, Sunlighten, and Fatty15. Practitioners: Dr. Casey Means is hosting a free class on metabolic dysfunction. To sign up, go to rupahealth.com/casey. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Right now, you can save up to $600 on a Sunlighten infrared sauna. Just go to http://sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know changing your diet can dramatically reduce ADD/ADHD symptoms? In this episode, I look back on my conversations with Dr. George Papanicolaou, Dr. Jaquel Patterson, and Dr. Uma Naidoo on how sugar, gluten, and toxins like heavy metals are disrupting brain function and fueling these chronic disorders. You’ll discover the power of nutrient-dense foods, gut health, and functional medicine in managing ADD and ADHD naturally. If you're looking for solutions beyond medication, this episode gives you the tools to start healing from the inside out. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Why ADHD Is Not A Psychiatric Disorder Or Brain Disease with Dr. George Papaicolaou What’s Fueling Our Mental Health Crisis and How Can We Fix it? With Dr. Jaquel Patterson Is Food to Blame for Your Anxiety and Depression? This episode is brought to you by AX3, Mitopure, Seed, and OneSkin. Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at ax3.life/hyman with code HYMAN at checkout. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer rates are on the rise, but what you eat can make all the difference. In this episode, I explore the powerful relationship between food and cancer risk. From cutting down on sugar and processed foods to boosting your intake of anti-cancer superfoods like cruciferous vegetables and mushrooms, I’ll walk you through why a whole-food, nutrient-dense diet is your best defense against this disease. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Manukora Honey, and Eudemonia. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your Manukora Honey Starter Kit today! Just head to Manukora.com/Hyman, to get $25 off. For the full lineup and to purchase a ticket, visit Eudemonia.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we could predict disease before it even starts? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jeremy Nicholson to explore the cutting-edge science of precision medicine and how understanding your unique biology could hold the key to preventing illness. We dive into the future of diagnostics, the power of the exposome in shaping your health, and how advancements like gene editing could revolutionize treatment.  In this episode, we discuss: The emerging field of phenomic medicine Moving away from one-size-fits-all treatments toward more personalized medical approaches based on individual biology Long COVID and its impact The critical role of the microbiome in overall health, immune system function, and its direct influence on diseases How the exposome, or all of the environmental exposures a person experiences, plays a crucial role in shaping health outcomes Advanced technologies like metabolic profiling, which can reveal subtle biochemical signals and identify disease risks long before symptoms appear. How gene-environment interactions drive the development of complex diseases, making personalized medical approaches crucial for effective treatment View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BIOptimizers, and Neurohacker. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to put down that bag of chips? In this episode, my guests Dr. Shebani Sethi and Calley Means and I break down how ultra-processed foods are contributing to the obesity epidemic, diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues. From understanding the science of addiction to decoding food labels, we’ll explore how big food companies are manipulating us—and what we can do to fight back. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Why the Last Thing that Should Ever Eat is Ultra Processed Foods: It Kills 11 Million People a Year How Does Ultra-Processed Food Affect Our Mental Health? Calley Means: The Obesity Crisis, Ozempic, ADHD and Food Industry Lies This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, FOND, Ketone-IQ, and Happy Egg. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get 20% off one-time orders for both new and returning customers. Just visit FondBoneBroth.com and use code MARK20. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with ketone.com/MARKHYMAN Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit HappyEgg.com/Farmacy to find Happy Egg near you to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people have no idea they’re missing out on essential nutrients—until it’s too late. In this episode, I expose the hidden truth behind nutrient deficiencies and why supplements are no longer optional when it comes to your health. Learn which supplements are vital to keep you feeling your best and how to navigate the confusing supplement market with confidence. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1, Seed, and Essentia. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Get an EXTRA $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Labor Day Sale of 25% OFF + FREE organic cotton sheets! Head to MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman and use code HYMAN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatty liver disease is on the rise, but the good news is, it’s preventable and reversible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yousef Elyaman to explore the silent epidemic and how early detection could be the key to saving your liver—and your health. We break down the latest in diagnostic tools and dive into powerful lifestyle interventions. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or want to stay ahead of the game, this episode is packed with practical advice to protect your liver and your health. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of diagnosing fatty liver disease early through blood tests How dietary interventions, particularly the Mediterranean diet, can significantly improve or even reverse fatty liver disease Supplements that support liver function and reverse fatty liver disease How insulin resistance is a major contributor to fatty liver disease and why managing blood sugar levels is critical for liver health The connection between chronic inflammation and fatty liver disease How exposure to toxins and chemicals, including processed foods and environmental pollutants, contribute to liver damage and fatty liver disease View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, LMNT, and Manukora Honey. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Get your Manukora Honey Starter Kit today! Just head to Manukora.com/Hyman, to get $25 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling with skin issues like acne or rosacea? In this episode, I team up with Dr. Todd LePine and Dr. Elizabeth Boham to dive deep into the root causes behind chronic skin conditions. We break down how gut health, food sensitivities, and systemic inflammation are often at the heart of these issues. Learn how eliminating processed foods, gluten, and dairy can transform your skin, and why treating from the inside out is the key to lasting skin health. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Treating Adult Acne & Rosacea From The Inside Out How To Heal Skin Issues By Optimizing Your Nutrient Status And Fixing Your Gut Treating Acne From The Inside Out with Dr. Elizabeth Boham This episode is brought to you by Eudemonia, ButcherBox, and Cozy Earth. For the full lineup and to purchase a ticket, visit Eudemonia.net. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think weight training is just for bodybuilders? In this episode, I break down why building muscle is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. From improving insulin resistance and boosting your metabolism to enhancing mental clarity and protecting against chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's—muscle is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. I’ll also share practical tips for incorporating strength training into your routine, no matter your age or fitness level. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, OneSkin, Seed, and AX3. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at Ax3.Life/Hyman with code HYMAN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever experienced unexplained allergy-like symptoms, digestive issues, or persistent fatigue? It could be histamine intolerance, a condition that’s more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Boham joins me to examine real patient stories, dive deep into the gut-brain connection, and share how you can manage histamine intolerance through personalized treatments, stress management, and gut health optimization. Whether it's genetic or lifestyle-related, histamine intolerance doesn't have to be a lifelong battle.  In this episode, we discuss: The common symptoms of histamine intolerance The importance of the DAO enzyme Why low-histamine diets may not be a long-term solution Why stress and gut health are key triggers The difference between histamine intolerance and and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA, and Our Place. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first membership order at PendulumLife.com/Farmacy. Discount applied at checkout. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is going gluten-free just a trend, or is it a legitimate step toward better health? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alessio Fasano and Maggie Ward to explore the science behind gluten sensitivity and why modern bread could be at the root of many gut issues. We dive into the debate over gluten-free diets, discussing whether they’re necessary for everyone or only for those with celiac disease. We also examine how environmental factors like pesticides and hybridized wheat are disrupting the gut microbiome, leading to issues like leaky gut syndrome. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health? Should We All Avoid Gluten? What Would Happen If You Stopped Eating Bread For 30 Days? This episode is brought to you by Momentous, AG1, and Happy Egg. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit HappyEgg.com/Farmacy to find Happy Egg near you to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of dealing with constant bloating and discomfort? In this episode, I break down the root causes of IBS and other common gut problems, from food sensitivities and SIBO to the gut-brain connection and stress. We’ll explore why ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on your gut, and I’ll walk you through the 5 R program and strategies like the low FODMAP diet to heal your gut for good. If you're suffering from bloating, constipation, or gas, this episode is your guide to real relief. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Rupa University. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muscle isn’t just about strength—it’s about longevity, metabolic health, and even immune function. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to uncover the critical role that skeletal muscle plays in our overall health. We dive deep into muscle as an endocrine organ, its role in fighting insulin resistance, and why sedentary lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our bodies. From understanding how to build muscle effectively at any age to learning why muscle mass is the key to metabolic health, this conversation will change the way you think about strength training. In this episode, we discuss: Exactly how much protein we need to eat every day The differences between plant and animal proteins The impact of resistance training The metabolic benefits of muscle Why you should spread your protein intake evenly throughout the day How sedentary behavior and insufficient protein intake can lead to muscle loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic disorders View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeepers Naturals, Thrive Market, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Head to BeekeepersNaturals.com/HYMAN and use the code ‘HYMAN’ to get 20% off sitewide. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting enough vitamin D? This powerful nutrient does so much more than just support bone health—it’s essential for mood, energy, immunity, and even protection against serious diseases like cancer and COVID. Yet, approximately 80% of Americans are deficient due to limited sun exposure and the depletion of nutrients in our modern food supply. In this episode, I break down why vitamin D is critical for your health, the optimal levels you should aim for, and how to get your daily dose safely—whether through the sun, diet, or supplements. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Do You Need To Take Vitamin D? Supplements: Useful Or Useless? with Dr. Elizabeth Boham The Science Behind Vitamin D, Our Rampant Deficiency, And Its Harmful Impact On Our Health This episode is brought to you by Pique, Eudemonia, Ketone-IQ, and Happy Egg. Head over to PiqueLife.com/Hyman20 and get up to 20% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. For the full lineup and to purchase a ticket, visit Eudemonia.net. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with ketone.com/MARKHYMAN Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit HappyEgg.com/Farmacy to find Happy Egg near you to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often think of trauma as those big, life-shattering events, but did you know that everyday stress can have the same lasting impact on your health? In this episode, I break down how both major and minor traumas affect your body at the deepest level—from your gut to your brain—and what you can do to heal. We’ll dive into the science of how trauma shapes your biology and explore the functional medicine strategies that go beyond traditional talk therapy. Whether you’ve been through a major event or are feeling the weight of everyday stress, this episode offers powerful tools to help you not just survive, but thrive. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, AG1, AX3. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at Ax3.Life/Hyman with code HYMAN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to fixing our broken healthcare system lies within Congress? On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I sit down with U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan to tackle one of the biggest crises facing our country: the rise of chronic disease and its staggering economic impact. We dive deep into why prevention, not just treatment, needs to be at the forefront of healthcare, and discuss the groundbreaking work being done in Congress to shift our focus toward nutrition, lifestyle changes, and medically tailored meals.  In this episode, we discuss: The staggering economic burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. economy The importance of nutrition education for doctors and healthcare providers as a key factor in preventing chronic diseases Congressman Vern Buchanan’s bipartisan efforts to address the chronic disease epidemic through policy changes and initiatives like the Congressional Preventive Health and Wellness Caucus The impact of chronic disease on military readiness and national security The critical need for a shift in healthcare focus from treatment to prevention, emphasizing lifestyle changes and nutrition View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Bioptimizers, and Adapt. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Get a free pouch of Bio-Avail Organ from Adapt Naturals—when you subscribe to Bio-Avail Multi. Visit AdaptNaturals.com/farmacy today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know chronic stress can age your immune system faster than almost anything else? In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of immune and lymph health with some of the leading experts in the field, including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Gerald Lemole, and Dr. Leonard Calabrese. We explore how stress, diet, and lifestyle can either rejuvenate or break down your immune defenses, leading to a host of chronic conditions. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to boost your immune resilience, reduce inflammation, and keep your body’s defenses in top shape. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: How To Reset Your Immune System At A Cellular Level Why Our Neglected Lymph System Is A Key To Optimal Health The Secrets to Creating a Healthy Immune System This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Eudemonia, SleepMe, and Sunlighten. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. For the full lineup and to purchase a ticket, visit Eudemonia.net. Customize your sleep with ChiliPad. Visit Sleep.me/DRHYMAN and save up to $315 with code DRHYMAN. Right now, you can save up to $600 on a Sunlighten infrared sauna. Just go to http://sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could your persistent acne, eczema, or psoriasis be a sign of something more serious? Join me on "The Doctor’s Farmacy" as I reveal how chronic skin conditions are often linked to gut health and nutrient deficiencies. I’ll share practical tips on how to support your skin by healing your gut, optimizing your diet, and identifying the root causes of inflammation. It’s time to understand what your skin is really telling you and how to fix it. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Essentia. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Enjoy an extra $100 off your organic mattress purchase with code HYMAN at checkout on Essentia's site. Visit MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like the more meds you take, the worse you feel? The problem might lie in how our healthcare system operates. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marty Makary to tackle the alarming rise of colon cancer among young people, explore how our microbiome plays a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases, and discuss the unsettling influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical practices. From the impact of antibiotics on children to the hidden dangers of over-medication, we unpack the urgent need for more transparency and a shift towards addressing the root causes of illness. In this episode, we discuss: The alarming increase in colon cancer among young people The microbiome's impact on overall health, from regulating the immune system to influencing mood and metabolism The deep influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical research, education, and policy, often at the expense of patient care The long-term health consequences of early antibiotic use in children The overmedication of Americans, particularly children, and the need for a shift towards addressing root causes of diseases View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Bioptimizers, and Adapt. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com. Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today. Get a free pouch of Bio-Avail Organ from Adapt Naturals—when you subscribe to Bio-Avail Multi. Visit AdaptNaturals.com/farmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that sugar is lurking in more places than you might think, and it could be sabotaging your health in ways you never imagined? In this episode, I look back on my conversations with Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Robert Lustig. We examine how certain foods, especially those loaded with sugar, can trigger overeating, disrupt your metabolism, and lead to a cascade of health issues. Plus, I'll share practical strategies for detoxing from sugar, managing blood sugar levels, and reclaiming your health. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Why Sugar And Fructose Are So Deadly with Dr. Richard Johnson Depressed or Anxious? You May Never Eat Sugar Again After Watching This The True Dangers Of Sugar with Dr. Robert Lustig This episode is brought to you by FOND, Mitopure, and Happy Egg. Get 20% off one-time orders for both new and returning customers. Just visit FondBoneBroth.com and use code MARK20. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? You're not alone—burnout is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. In this episode, I dive into the root causes of chronic fatigue, including how mitochondrial dysfunction could be sabotaging your energy levels. I’ll share my personal journey with chronic fatigue and explain how functional medicine can help you boost your energy and finally feel like yourself again. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Rupa Health. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where chronic illness and unexplained health issues are on the rise, understanding the root causes behind immune dysfunction is more important than ever. In this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," I'm joined by Dr. Elroy Vojdani to explore the critical issue of immune resilience and its connection to chronic illness. Dr. Vojdani shares groundbreaking insights from his father’s work on immune health, along with practical strategies to boost your immune system, tackle long COVID, and reverse chronic conditions through personalized, functional medicine approaches. In this episode, we discuss: The Decline of Immune Resilience The Role of the Gut in Immune Health The Impact of Long COVID on the Immune System Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmunity The Connection Between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Illness View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Neurohacker, Our Place, and Manukora Honey. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first membership order at pendulumlife.com/farmacy. Discount applied at checkout. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Get your Manukora Honey Starter Kit today! Just head to Manukora.com/Hyman, to get $25 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered why you’re always tired, achy, or just not feeling your best? It could be chronic inflammation silently wreaking havoc on your health—but the good news is, there’s a way to stop it. Joined by experts Dr. Shilpa Ravella and Dr. David Furman, we explore the surprising ways your diet, environment, and even your daily habits might be fueling this silent killer. We break down the science behind inflammation, how it’s linked to almost every chronic disease, and what you can do to stop it in its tracks. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: What Causes Inflammation And How Can You Treat It? The Silent Killer: Inflammation And Chronic Disease How Silent Inflammation Accelerates Aging This episode is brought to you by Momentous, ButcherBox, and SleepMe. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Customize your sleep with ChiliPad. Visit sleep.me/DRHYMAN and save up to $315 with code DRHYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that your breakfast habits might be sabotaging your entire day? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’m diving into the science behind starting your day right. Discover why a high-protein, nutrient-dense breakfast can set the tone for balanced blood sugar, reduced cravings, and improved cognitive performance. Plus, I’ll offer up some practical tips for making breakfast a powerful tool for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing chronic diseases. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Adapt. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Get a free pouch of Bio-Avail Organ from Adapt Naturals—when you subscribe to Bio-Avail Multi. Visit AdaptNaturals.com/farmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that inflammation could be the hidden culprit behind the skyrocketing rates of mental illness? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jaquel Patterson to discuss one of today's most pressing issues: the alarming rise in mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. We explore the connection between mental health, inflammation, and immune function, shedding light on post-COVID mental health challenges, brain inflammation, and the impact of environmental factors. In this episode, we discuss: The mental health impacts observed post-COVID, highlighting the exacerbation of pre-existing conditions and new onset issues. The connection between brain inflammation and mental health disorders, emphasizing the role of chronic inflammation in conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The impact of environmental toxins on mental health. The potential benefits of sauna therapy for reducing inflammation and improving mental health. Functional medicine strategies for treating mental health disorders, including dietary changes, nutrient supplementation, and lifestyle modifications. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ARMRA, Thrive Market, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many people suffer from chronic Lyme disease without even knowing they have it. Why? Because it can mimic over 300 different medical conditions. On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I revisit my conversations with Dr. Steven Phillips, Dana Parish, and Dr. Todd LePine to unravel the complexities of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. We dive into the diagnostic and treatment challenges, and explore how functional medicine can offer solutions to your suffering.  View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Answering Your Questions About Lyme Disease, Detoxing, And More The Link Between Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Fatigue, And Hidden Infections How To Recover From Chronic Lyme And Tick Diseases with Dr. Todd LePine This episode is brought to you by Pique, AG1, and Happy Egg. Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you noticed the scale inching up despite believing you're following a healthy diet? In this episode, I dive into why maintaining a healthy weight can be so challenging. We'll explore how diet, hormones, and environmental factors influence weight, and why understanding body composition is crucial. Plus, I'll provide actionable strategies, from balancing blood sugar to optimizing gut health, to help you achieve and sustain a healthy weight. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to overcoming your autoimmune disease lies in your lifestyle? In this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," I’m joined by Dr. Robert Rountree to examine the alarming rise of these chronic conditions. We’ll dissect the root causes and holistic solutions to stop your suffering now. Tune in to discover how personalized lifestyle changes and functional medicine can offer hope and healing. In this episode, we discuss: How toxins like heavy metals can trigger autoimmune responses and affect overall health The role of dietary triggers and food sensitivities in the development and management of autoimmune diseases The importance of gut health in autoimmune conditions, including the impact of microbial imbalances and the gut microbiome The significant role of stress and sleep in modulating immune responses and managing autoimmune conditions The importance of individualized lifestyle changes, including diet, stress management, and exercise, in managing and potentially reversing autoimmune conditions View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, BIOptimizers, and Sunlighten.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today. Right now, you can save up to $600 on a Sunlighten infrared sauna. Just go to sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know mitochondria is “the powerhouse of the cell” thanks to middle school science class, but when does that mean when we’re talking about our overall health and longevity? In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of mitochondrial health with Dr. Steven Gundry and Dr. Andrew Salzman. We discuss how optimizing mitochondrial function through diet, exercise, and light exposure can dramatically improve your health and energy levels. Plus, we explore the impacts of chronic inflammation, leaky gut, and environmental toxins on our mitochondria and overall well-being. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: 4 Non-Negotiables To Boost Energy And Optimize Your Mitochondria Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired? How To Reclaim Your Energy How Supplementing With NMN Can Increase NAD levels, Energy, Reduce Inflammation, And Improve Insulin Resistance After a distinguished surgical career as a professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, Dr. Gundry changed his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes. He is the author of New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy,andThe Longevity Paradox,along with national bestsellersThe Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Energy Paradox,Dr. Gundry’s DietEvolution,andUnlocking the Keto Code, and has had more than three hundred articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases. He just released his latest book,Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health. Dr. Andrew Salzman is a physician, inventor, professor, and biomedical entrepreneur. Dr. Salzman received his medical degree from Harvard University and has spent decades in drug discovery and development, raising over $165M in NIH grants for research. In addition to 50 patents, Dr. Salzman is credited with a breakthrough discovery in cellular DNA repair, which led to the world’s first clinical application for successfully treating breast cancer caused by mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Millions of patients are benefiting from discoveries by Dr. Salzman in areas including mitochondrial health, gastrointestinal microbiota, damage caused by inflammation and oxidative stress to human cells and DNA, autoimmune disease, and cancer. This episode is brought to you by Pendulum, Cozy Earth, and SleepMe. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first membership order at pendulumlife.com/farmacy. Discount applied at checkout. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com. Customize your sleep with ChiliPad. Visit sleep.me/DRHYMAN and save up to $315 with code DRHYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that what you eat could significantly affect your ability to have children? In this episode, I’m demystifying the vital connection between fertility and nutrition, discussing how diet influences DNA, cellular health, and reproductive wellness. Tune in to discover how avoiding ultra-processed foods and incorporating key nutrients can improve your fertility outcomes and overall health. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and Happy Egg. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are rising at an alarming rate, affecting millions worldwide and costing trillions in healthcare. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I sit down with Dr. Heather Sandison to explore groundbreaking personalized treatment approaches that offer hope in reversing cognitive decline. Learn more about the impact of lifestyle interventions, the role of environmental toxins, and the power of holistic methods compared to conventional treatments. In this episode, we discuss: The rising prevalence of Dementia and Alzheimer's The importance of personalized treatment plans for cognitive decline The critical role of lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, in reversing cognitive decline. How toxins, such as heavy metals and mold exposure, contribute to cognitive decline The advancements in diagnostics, including more accurate and early detection methods for dementia and Alzheimer’s How cognitive decline and dementia can be reversed through a multifaceted approach View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, LMNT, Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Testosterone levels in men have dropped significantly over the past few decades and in this episode of "The Doctor’s Farmacy," we’ll uncover some of the reasons why. Dr. George Papanicolaou joins me to discuss the critical role testosterone plays in metabolic health and overall well-being. We dive into how low testosterone levels can impact everything from muscle mass to blood sugar control, and discuss the best methods for measuring and optimizing hormone levels.  View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Are Your Hormones Out Of Balance? | Know Your Numbers Male Menopause, Low Libido and Testosterone Replacement Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Butcher Box, Purity Coffee, and Armra. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Visit PurityCoffee.com and use the code DOCTORSFARMACY at checkout to get 30% off your first order. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I always say I want to live to be 120 years old, but feeling strong and healthy as I age is even more important to me. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I delve into the intricate relationship between inflammation and aging, emphasizing the difference between lifespan and health span. I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the gut microbiome, inflammatory triggers, and effective strategies to reduce inflammation. Plus, I’ll share some practical tips on optimizing your diet and supplements to support your body's natural detoxification processes. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Happy Egg. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our current food system is a national emergency. It’s intricately designed to confuse and mislead consumers, making healthy choices difficult and contributing to America’s chronic disease epidemic. In this episode, I sit down with Senator Cory Booker to delve into the systemic issues impacting our diet, food labeling, and the power of policy change.  In this episode, we discuss: How food packaging is designed to confuse or mislead consumers The link between the food system, chronic illness, and the unintended consequences of food policies that increase disease and healthcare costs. The harmful effects of ultra-processed foods The negative impact of industrial farming practices on the environment, soil health, and the nutritional quality of food The importance of personal health advocacy and broader public health initiatives to transform the food system, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs Uncover the truth behind our food politics and discover how informed choices can lead to a healthier future. This conversation was hosted by Sixth and I in Washington, DC. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Cymbiotika, and Purity Coffee. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 30% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Visit PurityCoffee.com and use the code DOCTORSFARMACY at checkout to get 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of women experience hormonal imbalances at some point in their lives, but did you know suffering isn’t your only option? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I look back on conversations with Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Elizabeth Boham where we explore the complexities of hormone health. From the benefits of bioidentical hormones versus synthetic ones to the impact of diet, exercise, and stress management on hormone balance, learn how functional medicine tailors personalized treatments to enhance your overall well-being. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Happy Egg, and Cymbiotika. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perfect diet isn't always enough – sometimes we need a little help from supplements to feel our very best. On today’s episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’m giving you the ultimate supplement stack to complement your wellness routine so you can live better. We’ll cover the basics from multivitamins to probiotics and discuss why personalized testing is key to getting it right. Let’s explore how to effectively use supplements to bridge the nutritional gaps in your diet. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Fatty15, and SleepMe. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Customize your sleep with ChiliPad. Visit sleep.me/DRHYMAN and save up to $315 with code DRHYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno to dive deep into the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like sweating to eliminate fat-soluble toxins. Plus, discover how reducing your exposure to heavy metals and synthetic chemicals can dramatically improve your health. In this episode, we discuss: The startling link between lead exposure and cardiovascular disease Persistent organic pollutants found in everyday items The impact of heavy metals on prostate cancer, heart disease, and diabetes How increased fiber intake helps eliminate toxins by preventing reabsorption in the gut How regular sauna use can help eliminate toxins that are difficult to remove through other means View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Armra, and Purity Coffee. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Visit PurityCoffee.com and use the code DOCTORSFARMACY at checkout to get 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know chronic loneliness is just as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? In this episode, I revisit conversations with Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Robert Waldinger to explore the profound impact of social isolation on both our physical and mental health. Plus, we share practical tips for cultivating connections in our modern world where loneliness is increasingly common. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: The Surprising Key to Longevity Why Loneliness Is A Public Health Issue How Our Relationships Can Impact Our Health And Longevity This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Neurohacker, AG1, and Cymbiotika. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that what you eat and the toxins in your environment can significantly influence your risk of developing cancer? In this episode, I’m tackling a major concern that's been making headlines: the dramatic rise in cancer among young people. We'll explore the root causes, from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance to lifestyle and dietary choices that are actively impacting your wellbeing. Join me as I provide research-backed solutions and practical strategies to help you reduce your cancer risk and improve your overall health. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1, Our Place, and Happy Egg. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, data can empower you to live a longer, happier, and healthier life. In this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Johnson, a health optimization pioneer. Bryan shares his meticulous approach to tracking and measuring every aspect of his health to make informed lifestyle choices. We break down his structured diet, supplement regimen, and sleep optimization techniques, all designed to enhance longevity and well-being.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of rigorous measurement and data-driven interventions to optimize health Maximizing nutrient density and minimizing unnecessary calories How chronic inflammation and insulin resistance drive disease and accelerate aging The Blueprint program, a systematic approach to health optimization that others can follow, incorporating diet, exercise, sleep, and supplements Don’t miss our fascinating discussion of the “don’t die” philosophy and how it could revolutionize our approach to health and aging. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, Thrive Market, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the secrets to a longer, healthier life by understanding the impact of nutrient sensing pathways with guest Radha Agrawal and me. Today, we’re exploring the dangers of ultra-processed foods, the benefits of regular exercise, and the power of a strong social network. Plus, I'll give you my top three tips for boosting longevity and preventing chronic diseases. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Cymbiotika, and Mitopure. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 30% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why you constantly feel tired, achy, or bloated? In this episode, I delve into "Feel Like Crap Syndrome," a term I coined to describe the chronic low-level systemic inflammation that affects so many of us. I’ll share my clinical insights on how ultra-processed foods and other dietary choices may explain why you’re feeling so run down. Plus, find out how a 10-day elimination diet can help you reset your health and live your best life. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, House of Macadamias, and SleepMe. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Enjoy the highest quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman. Customize your sleep with ChiliPad. Visit sleep.me/DRHYMAN and save up to $315 with code DRHYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we could predict diseases before they occur? Dr. Leroy Hood joins me on this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy” to shed light on the future of brain health and scientific wellness. We examine the crucial role of regular exercise and diet in maintaining brain health, and how early detection methods like metabolic PET scans can identify changes in brain metabolism years before symptoms of disease appear.  In this episode, we discuss: The significance of tracking biomarkers to understand what's happening inside the body and how it relates to health and disease. How big data and AI are transforming medicine by enabling highly personalized care through tools like knowledge graphs, digital twins, and machine learning. The concept of biological age as a metric for wellness, with the potential to reverse biological aging through personalized health interventions. Tom Brady's use of Brain HQ to improve his reaction time and depth of field, showcasing the practical benefits of cognitive training. Don’t miss our conversation on groundbreaking advancements in personalized healthcare, including how phenomics, AI, and brain health innovations can transform your wellness journey. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, Essentia, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase + Celebration Day Sale of 25% OFF. Go to MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman and use code HYMAN. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Did you know that the food you eat can actually change your genes and improve your health? In this episode, I speak with Dr. William Li and Dr. Jeffrey Bland about how the quality of our food significantly impacts our health. We dive into the fascinating world of phytochemicals, exploring how foods like konjac root, cruciferous vegetables, and medicinal mushrooms can enhance our well-being and even reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Learn all about the transformative potential of food and how you can harness it to feel your best. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Struggling with PMS symptoms like mood swings, cramps, and bloating? It doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’ll break down how diet, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies can throw your hormones out of whack and I’ll share simple, effective changes you can make to feel better. From cutting back on sugar and caffeine, to adding anti-inflammatory foods and key supplements, discover how to balance your hormones naturally and finally find relief from PMS. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Thrive Market. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Peptides are gaining popularity for their remarkable health benefits, but what exactly are they and how can they help you? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I sit down with Dr. Edwin Lee to demystify the incredible world of peptides. We delve into how these tiny proteins can regulate every function in your body, from hormone imbalance to tissue repair, and even cognitive health.  In this episode, we discuss: The crucial role peptides play in regulating our wellbeing BPC 157, a peptide that shows promise in accelerating healing from injuries and reducing inflammation Epi-thalon, a peptide with potential to improve sleep quality and reverse some aging markers The future potential of peptides, including ongoing research and clinical trials, to unlock further therapeutic uses and improve patient outcomes The importance of using peptides under proper medical guidance to ensure safety and efficacy Learn how peptides can optimize your overall health and longevity, and why they might just be the future of medicine. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Cozy Earth, LMNT, and Cymbiotika. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Right now, you can save 30% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal AI is set to revolutionize healthcare as we know it - improving diagnostics, treatment personalization, patient care, while simultaneously reducing costs and enhancing outcomes. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I sit down with Vijay Pande, PhD and Daisy Wolf, JD to explore how investors are shaping the future by funding innovative companies that address our system's fundamental problems. Discover how cutting-edge tech, like wearable devices and AI diagnostics, is making personalized medicine more accessible and effective for everyone. This episode is brought to you by Butcher Box, Mitopure, and Wonderfeel. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $20 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Wonderfeel Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at GetWonderfeel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Over 75% of adults and 40% of kids in the U.S. are now overweight - and sugar addiction is a big reason why. In this episode, discover how sugar hides in many common foods like salad dressings, sauces, and pasta sauces. We'll explore how excessive sugar drives obesity, diabetes, cognitive decline, depression, and even Alzheimer's disease. Plus, I'll share my 10-day detox diet designed to help you break free from sugar addiction and transform your health. This episode is brought to you by AG1, Our Place, and House of Macadamias. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Enjoy the highest quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Imagine if you could turn back the clock on your immune system and make it work like it did when you were younger. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Bland to dive into the exciting world of immuno-rejuvenation. We explore the cutting-edge science behind phytochemicals and their incredible ability to influence gene expression and supercharge our immune health.  In this episode, we discuss: Revitalizing and enhancing the immune system to function more efficiently The science behind how certain natural compounds can influence gene expression and boost immune health. Practical steps to incorporate specific nutrients and compounds into your diet to decrease inflammation. The importance of gut health and its connection to chronic diseases and mental health. Join us as we lay out practical tips to easily incorporate these powerful nutrients into your diet for a healthier, more resilient you. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, BIOptimizers, Armra. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.  Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Food is more than just fuel - every bite we take has a profound impact on our biology. In this episode, I explain the principles of the Pegan diet, emphasizing the importance of quality, nutrient-dense foods. Joining me are some incredible guests: Dr. Cindy Geyer, a renowned expert in functional medicine, and Dr. Elissa Epel, a leading stress researcher. Together, we'll explore how chronic stress and poor sleep are intricately connected to major health issues like obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Learn how specific dietary choices can serve as powerful medicine, improving your overall health and longevity. Plus, explore actionable tips and expert insights on integrating these health-boosting foods into your daily routine. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Neurohacker, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit QualiaLife.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Harness the power of nutrition for a healthier, sharper mind. In this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," I explore the science behind five remarkable superfoods that can sharpen your mental acuity, rejuvenate your brain, and safeguard against neurodegenerative diseases. Plus, I share actionable tips to seamlessly integrate these brain-boosting foods into your daily diet, enhancing your cognitive function and overall well-being. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Essentia, and Momentous. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Enjoy an extra $100 off your organic mattress purchase with code HYMAN at checkout on Essentia's site. Visit MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman for more details. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Approximately 1 in 5 women over the age of 65 are affected by Alzheimer's, yet research on this condition often neglects to address the specific impact it has on women's health. Renowned journalist and women's health advocate Maria Shriver joins me on this enlightening episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy" to examine the critical connection between diet, brain health, and longevity. Maria shares personal insights into her family's health journey and her tireless efforts to raise awareness about women's health disparities.  In this episode, we discuss: The impact of diet on brain health The importance of comprehensive diagnostics Empowering patients by giving them more hands-on access to their health data The disparities in women's health coverage Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to take control of their health journey. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, Thrive Market, and Mitopure. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $20 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. In honor of Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, use code HYMAN20 in the month of June for 20% off your purchase at moshlife.com and visit bit.ly/tsp-hyman to redeem a 1-month trial of Sunday Paper PLUS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to transform your life? Explore the art of living well with Health Hacks, an OpenMind Original powered by PAVE Studios. Mark Hyman, M.D., wellness expert, brings you science-backed facts, breaks down myths and misinformation, and provides you with the tools you need to live a longer, healthier life. Join us every Tuesday for his unique perspectives, including information on the latest health trends and their impact on our well-being. Check out this sneak peek and search for “Health Hacks” wherever you get your podcasts.

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Got milk? Well, you might want to reconsider that after listening to this episode. I explore the truth about milk with Dr. David Ludwig, including its nutritional value, health risks, and the impact of modern dairy farming practices. Together, we challenge the conventional wisdom that promotes high dairy intake and we discuss the latest scientific research that questions its necessity and safety. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how dairy affects your health and what alternatives might be better for your diet. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? On this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," we explore the intricate science of weight gain and metabolism, debunking common myths about calorie counting and your diet. Emphasizing the importance of food quality over quantity, I'll examine how modern diets high in refined carbs and sugars contribute to obesity. By investigating root causes and offering a holistic approach, I’ll provide you with a science-backed roadmap to achieving sustainable weight loss and optimal metabolic health. This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Fatty 15. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Approximately 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year​. Understanding the complex nature of this disease is crucial to tackling this widespread health issue. Award-winning science and health journalist Gary Taubes joins me to delve into the history of diabetes and modern treatment options. Together, we explore the use of ketogenic diets, the impact of drugs like Ozempic, and the need to reassess our approach to diabetes management.  In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of diabetes treatment Assumptions about diabetes and the influence of dietary choices The role of calorie intake and exercise in diabetes management The limitations of current drugs used to treat diabetes Clinical trials and their impact on our understanding of diet and health The choice between drug therapy and dietary changes in managing diabetes Join us to discover how bias and ingrained beliefs can obstruct progress in understanding how to treat this chronic illness. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pique, and BIOptimizers.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.  Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother.  Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Metabolic health is key to preventing chronic diseases, which means it’s crucial for us to understand how our dietary choices impact our overall wellbeing. Simple changes in our eating habits can improve our insulin response and balance blood sugar levels, which offers immediate health benefits. In this episode, Jessie Inchauspe, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Ben Bikman share their actionable insights on boosting your metabolism through food. We delve into the latest research and provide practical tips for incorporating metabolism-friendly nutrition into your daily routine. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Cymbiotika, and Momentous. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Microplastics, tiny pollutants that infiltrate our environment, are known to have serious implications on our health and ecosystems. In today's episode, we explore how microplastics contribute to conditions like obesity and cancer and we identify the top sources of exposure. Listen now for practical steps to detoxify your body and reduce microplastic exposure in your everyday life. This episode is brought to you by AG1, Neurohacker, and Cymbiotika. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Optimize your brain heath with Qualia Mind. Visit QualiaLife.com/DrHyman to get 75% off and use code DRHYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal The world is experiencing a mental health crisis like never before. While that is rightfully scary, it’s important to recognize that many of our daily choices can up-level our brain function and mental health. The inadequacies of current psychiatric disease and care models require urgent attention to address root causes such as nutrition, toxins, and gut health. In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Dr. James Greenblatt, who draws on his four decades of experience in studying functional psychiatry to highlight the importance of a personalized approach to mental health.  In this episode, we specifically focus on:  The pressing need for a new model of mental health care. How is functional psychiatry different from conventional psychiatry?  Root causes of mental health issues and the importance of addressing nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and gut health. Success stories using the personalized approach with low-dose lithium, ketogenic diets, and nutraceuticals to treat psychiatric symptoms.  Encouragement for those suffering from mental health disorders to explore Functional Medicine approaches. Integrating Functional Medicine principles into mainstream psychiatry. Join us to discover how Functional Medicine can transform mental health care and offer new hope for those struggling with mental health disorders. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, House of Macadamias, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Enjoy the highest quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal We often hear about food in the context of physical health, but food is very tied to emotional and mental health, too. The growing field of nutritional psychiatry is shedding light on this profound connection between food and mood, and how what we eat impacts everything from anxiety and depression to ADHD and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Max Lugavere and Dr. Uma Naidoo about the best foods to eat to support your brain and the beautiful symphony between what you eat, your gut microbiome, and cognitive function. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, ButcherBox, and Cymbiotika. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $20 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Every year, we celebrate our birthdays, marking another year of growing older and, hopefully, wiser. But what if we flipped the script and celebrated getting younger instead?  With groundbreaking advancements in longevity science and technology, this idea is becoming more than just a dream. We now have the tools, diet, lifestyle, and supplement regimens to reverse our biological clock. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the science behind what ages us, the latest research breakthroughs in eating and aging, and we’ll uncover how our diet and lifestyle impact our bodies at the genetic level, influencing DNA expression and potentially switching off our aging genes. Stay tuned until the end for my six-step actionable protocol to start aging in reverse! This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, and House of Macadamias.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase + Huge Memorial Day Sale of 25% OFF + FREE GOTS Certified organic cotton sheets (a $299 value)! Go to MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Enjoy the highest-quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal We live in a time with more money, medical interventions, and knowledge than ever before—so why are we getting sicker? While this might seem depressing, there are actually many exciting discoveries changing the future of wellness, like our increased understanding of the microbiome and how it interacts with the brain. This dynamic has profound implications for mental health, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and even supporting positive behavior in our children. I’m excited to talk to board-certified internal medicine physician, bestselling author, and published researcher Dr. Austin Perlmutter about all this and more on this episode of the podcast.  We explore: Why don’t we try to prevent brain dysfunction the same way we do cardiovascular disease and other illnesses? Neuroinflammation and how to modulate it to improve mood, behavior, and neurodegenerative diseases Having an “adult in the room” versus our lizard brain The inundation of Big Food and Big Pharma marketing we’re up against Psychobiotics: The future of probiotics for brain health  I know you’ll love this conversation as much as I did. I hope you’ll tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Magnesium Breakthrough, LMNT, and Pique.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.  LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Lifestyle and dietary factors are widely accepted as key drivers of disease among cardiologists, oncologists, and endocrinologists, however the impact of diet and lifestyle on our brain health still remains largely on the margins. And, while there are certainly other factors, creating healthy daily habits can make a significant difference. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, Dr. Richard Isaacson, and Dr. Jay Lombard about the role of genetics in brain disorders, lifestyle habits you can start right now to reduce your risk or reverse symptoms, and why we need to look at bacteria as a cause of neurodegenerative disease. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There’s a common misconception that getting older means getting weaker, but what if you could improve your fitness level at any age? The truth is, you can.  In today’s Health Bites episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague, Dr. George Papanicolaou, a highly sought-after Functional Medicine practitioner on my team at the Ultra Wellness Center. Together, we explore the incredible benefits of exercise—a free, universally accessible powerhouse drug—from a functional medicine perspective.  We discuss the crucial, often-overlooked aspects of fitness for enhancing longevity, such as VO2 max, how to optimize our levels, and the role our mitochondria play. We also dive into the importance of resistance training and nutrition for enhancing body composition, strength, and muscle mass, vital for metabolic health, recovery from illness, and so much more. If you’re looking to leverage your exercise routine to enhance your overall health and quality of life, no matter your age, this episode is for you.  This episode is brought to you by AG1, Neurohacker, and Cymbiotika Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Decrease your "zombie cells" with Qualia Senolytic. Visit Neurohacker.com/Hyman to get 50% off and use code HYMAN for an additional 15% off your order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal One of the many reasons I was drawn to Functional Medicine is that it’s the medicine of asking “why?” and looking beyond the status quo to reimagine health. When we use this practice to assess the metabolic diseases we see today, we can see we’re in an energy crisis. We’re wrapped up in a web of physiologic root causes, but also a web of policies, industries, and economic incentives impacting our health from the ground up. I loved discussing all this and more on this episode of the podcast with Dr. Casey Means.  We take a deep dive into: Why we need to reimagine the healthcare system and how to use Functional Medicine as a framework for asking “why?” Using metabolic health as a barometer for our challenges as a society  A stark reality: Every institution related to our health makes money off of sickness Combining advanced technology with our own awareness to take back control of our health Five affordable biomarkers of metabolic syndrome to start with  And so much more! I hope you’ll tune in to learn how to dramatically improve your metabolic health and support foundational societal shifts, all at once. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ARMRA Colostrum, Pendulum, Live Momentous, and House of Macadamias. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Enjoy the highest quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Our brain has the ability to adapt, change, and grow new neurons through a concept known as neuroplasticity. Compounds in psychedelics are finally being recognized as powerful tools to change the wiring of the brain which means we’re not doomed to become a statistic and lose our minds as we get older or carry destructive trauma in our bodies for the rest of our lives.  In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Paul Stamets about what exactly neuroplasticity is and how psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin may be a helpful treatment for depression, trauma, addiction, and more. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Carrying excess weight around your midsection can be frustrating, especially if you maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Yet, millions of people worldwide struggle with their weight,  It is crucial to understand that belly fat is more than just a layer under your clothes. It is an active endocrine organ that secretes pro-inflammatory cytokines throughout the body, contributing to our risk for chronic diseases. It's important to recognize that this is not a reflection of personal failure. Our modern-day lifestyles are overloaded with stress, environmental toxins, and convenience foods that actively work against us. In today’s episode, we will explore visceral fat (a.k.a. belly fat), the factors that contribute to it, and how to address it using the principles of Functional Medicine effectively. In this episode, I dive into: Understanding belly fat and obesity (2:51)  The role of diet and lifestyle in the accumulation of belly fat (10:48)  The impact of sleep, alcohol, and stress on weight gain (19:14)  What are obesogens, and how do they make us gain weight? (21:44) Health risks associated with visceral fat and belly fat (23:05)  Where does conventional medicine miss the mark? (24:14) Functional medicine's approach to assessing and addressing visceral fat (26:38)  Dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce visceral fat (30:52)  Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Every parent wants to raise a healthy kid, but our modern world, industrialized diet, and increased stressors can make that goal feel confusing and difficult. The good news is that we can do so many things during a child’s life, and even before it starts, to give them the best possible chance to truly thrive in body and mind. I’m thrilled to share this in-depth conversation with pediatric Functional Medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children, Dr. Elisa Song. In this episode, we discuss: The disappearing act of Bifidobacterium infantis and why it matters  Why preconception support is so important for optimal epigenetic programming  The bloodwork Dr. Song runs when first assessing a child  One nutrient that might dramatically help your sensory-sensitive child A grounded discussion around the controversial topic of vaccines And so much more! No matter how old your kids are, it’s never too late to upgrade their health with holistic approaches. I know you’ll love this episode as much as I did! This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, Thrive Market, and One Skin. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $20 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal A declining mind is one of the scariest things we can imagine. Yet, many of us walk around every day with brain fog, which is a clue that our brains (and our bodies) need some support. Left unchecked, there can be long-term consequences, and not just for your brain. The good news is that changes to diet, reducing toxic burden and stress, improving sleep and gut health, and getting good movement can work wonders to clear up any fogginess. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Todd LePine and Max Lugavere about the Functional Medicine approach to reducing brain fog. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, Dreamers, to 'Soothing Sleep,' your sanctuary for bedtime bliss. In today's episode, we embark on the 'Soothing Sleep Express,' a luxury train journey that whisks us from snow-capped mountains to serene coastal settings. Relax in your private car as the mesmerizing landscape transforms, providing the perfect setting for deep relaxation and visualization. Learn and apply the Box Breathing technique with us—a simple yet powerful breathing exercise that helps reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and promote better sleep. For more from OpenMind, follow us on Instagram @openmindstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Excess sugar consumption is one of the deadliest drugs of our time, and it’s virtually ubiquitous in our modern-day industrialized food system. Everywhere you turn, there’s sugar—from blended coffees to protein bars, drinks, dressings, snacks, and everything in between. Even seemingly “healthy” packaged foods often contain heaps of added sugar, and its impact has proven catastrophic for our mental and metabolic health. As the other white powder, sugar hijacks our brain chemistry, making us addicted, inflamed, sick, and depressed. But the good news is that most of the health issues that arise from eating too much sugar can be completely reversed in as little as 14 days. In today’s Health Bites episode, we’re exploring the research connecting sugar addiction to poor mental health and what you can do to clean up the excess sugar to reclaim your health and feel better, and more energized. In this episode, I discuss: The prevalence of sugar in our diet and its impact on mental health (2:00) Hidden sources of sugar in our diets (7:27) How sugar affects our mood and brain function (11:42) How insulin resistance leads to systemic inflammation and changes in mood (16:16) Strategies to reduce sugar intake for better mental health (20:41) The role of supplements, exercise, stress, and sleep in blood sugar management (26:40) This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and Fatty 15. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Each bite of food we eat has the potential to modulate our genetics and impact every cell of the body—don’t you want those levers to be moving in the right direction? Eating for health is one thing, but eating to beat disease is an even more intentional step toward prevention and longevity. I was so excited to sit down with internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author Dr. William Li to discuss how we can leverage food to optimize every system of the body.  We dig into: How Dr. Li got interested in “Food As Medicine” while developing cancer treatments  Why eating to beat disease is not the same as eating for health What food would Dr. Li bring with him if he was going to be stuck on an island? One thing Dr. Li knows everyone needs to do better Is dairy good or bad? What’s the deal with soy?  The 5 defense systems to support optimal health and Dr. Li’s 5 x 5 x 5 plan  We talk about this and so much more. I know you’ll love this conversation as much as I did! This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, Timeline Nutrition, and Momentous. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.  Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Your gut microbiome is your inner garden—the more good bugs you have in it, the more likely it is to flourish. Our gut bacteria regulate many bodily functions, from creating vitamins to controlling our immune system, brain function, and, of course, our metabolism and weight.  In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Shawn Stevenson about the ways in which our gut influences the health of our body, and alternately, how our lifestyle choices affect our gut health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and OneSkin. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Infertility is a significant challenge for many couples, with statistics now showing that one in six couples face difficulties conceiving. What was previously perceived primarily as a woman's issue is now recognized as a shared concern between partners. In today’s episode, we'll explore the factors in our modern environment contributing to this growing problem. In this episode, we’ll explore what’s driving this infertility epidemic and a step-by-step Functional Medicine protocol for correcting hormonal imbalances and elevating overall health through targeted dietary choices, lifestyle changes, and the strategic use of supplements. Tune in for a comprehensive approach to addressing infertility from the inside out. In this episode, I discuss: The fertility crisis (4:03) Top drivers of the global decline in fertility (7:01) How sugar can cause hormonal imbalances (7:36) Chronic inflammation and trouble conceiving (9:46) The role of the gut microbiome (12:50) Conventional Medicine fails to get to the root cause of infertility (17:12) The Functional Medicine approach to infertility (19:33) The importance of testing and correcting nutrient deficiencies (20:21) Hormones to test and why (26:59) Step-by-step protocol to support fertility (34:32) Choosing the right prenatal supplement (44:59) This episode is brought to you by AG1, Momentous, and Cymbiotika. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year’s worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Food has become a more complex part of our lives than ever before. Much of what we think is food is actually many ingredients disguised as food, with entirely different, often negative impacts on the human body. Sadly, this is a greater problem here in the US than in other parts of the world, thanks to the food industry, corrupt intentions, and broken policies. Today, I talk about all this and more with my guest Jason Karp, whose personal experience of nearly going blind due to a toxic lifestyle led him to discover a different way; he made it his mission to get “back to human.” In this episode, we discuss: Jason’s personal health journey and why that has prompted him to take on the campaign against Kellogg’s (7:53) The unhealthy state of America’s food industry (22:42) How Kellogg’s has one cereal formulation for Canada and another for the US that is full of chemicals (26:07) The correlation between food dyes and ADHD, and the failure of Kellogg's pledge (29:04) The political aspect of food regulation and dangers of unregulated food additives (32:55) Why we are in a state of metacrisis and what that means for our future (37:18) The bidirectional relationship between food and mental health (46:04) The financial burden of healthcare on the US government due to unhealthy diets (53:52) Supporting the Kellogg's Initiative: Sign the Petition (1:06:03) We have a lot to do to shift our food system and eliminate harmful ingredients in the US, but there are ways to enact positive change starting today. We can all support a cleaner food industry and better health by voting with our dollar, purchasing real food, and getting involved in policy policy changes. I hope you’ll listen to this episode to learn more.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BIOptimizers, and Wonderfeel.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10% + free gifts with purchase. Wonderfeel Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at GetWonderfeel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Obesity rates are at an all-time high, even in our children, despite the common recommendation to eat less and exercise more. While calories may be one piece of the puzzle, weight is so much more nuanced than that including factors such as mother’s metabolic health during pregnancy, chemicals called obesogens, inflammation, hormones, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Calley Means, and Dr. Casey Means about the obesity crisis, how we got here, and what we can do about it. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox and Mitopure. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members 2 pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE +$20 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal I'm turning 65 this year and feel younger, fitter, and more vibrant than ever. Thanks to my longevity routine, I’ve been able to reverse my biological age by 20 years, plus an additional year in the past five months alone! As I grow older, I’ve learned that what’s possible when we nourish our bodies, get regular exercise, quality sleep, and manage our stress – we can effectively turn back our biological clock. Add a supplement stack and hormetic stressors to activate our longevity switches, and you’re setting a solid foundation for lasting health. So, how does someone in their 60s build muscle and sport abs that could rival their younger selves?  In today’s Health Bites episode, I’m sharing the exclusive details behind my longevity routine that anyone can try on their journey towards a healthier, longer life. Whether you want to sharpen your mind, enhance your physique, or simply feel younger, this episode is for you. Remember, it’s not just about adding years to your life, but life to your years.  In this episode, I discuss: My morning routine for longevity (2:46) How I get the benefits of exercise in minimal time (3:23) A look at the ingredients in my Healthy Aging Shake (5:54) What I eat in a day (lunch and dinner) to support longevity (11:46) The role of dietary protein for longevity and how much to eat every day(15:03) How to activate your longevity switches using the power of hormesis (23:00) Top tips for active relaxation and rejuvenation (28:51) My nightly routine for sleep optimization (30:01) The supplement I take for optimal health and longevity (32:01) Why lab testing is crucial for longevity and optimal health (33:31) Personal experience and experimentation with advanced longevity therapeutics (36:55) This episode is brought to you by Timeline Nutrition and Cymbiotika. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Like most things in life, when it comes to optimizing metabolic health, a nuanced perspective can help. Rather than viewing it as a black-and-white issue, we can take into consideration the big-picture social context we’re facing that encourages ultra-processed foods, obesity, and lifelong medication as well as the micro-level of what people are experiencing as individuals and understanding how to help them when all else fails. Today I’m thrilled to sit down with Dr. Tyna Moore and Calley Means for a grounded discussion that explores both sides of the spectrum, and everything in between.  In this episode, we discuss: The controversial discussion of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, weighing the pros and cons of these new drugs in treating obesity and metabolic crises (3:34) Challenging the notion of treating obesity with drugs like Ozempic (10:35) An unsettling revelation about the push for using Ozempic in children (12:04) Digging deeper into GLP-1 research and some of the benefits (32:51) Why are children being born metabolically challenged? (41:11) Dr. Moore’s approach to using peptides with her patients and for her own crippling pain, and what they’ve seen (45:19) How our current healthcare system lacks policies and support for behavior change (1:27) While there are always differing views, we know for sure that our food and drug policies aren’t serving the best interests of creating sustainable, empowered health for the masses. I hope you’ll tune in to hear more from this comprehensive and lively discussion.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and One Skin. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, urgency, and painful cramping—these are just some of the many difficult symptoms that come along with inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. This disorder is an umbrella term for a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and it impacts millions of Americans each day. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. George Papanicolaou, Dr. Miguel Reguiro, and Dr. Shilpa Ravella about the Functional Medicine approach to reducing symptoms of IBD that extend beyond medications and surgery. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and LMNT. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalIn the health space, we hear the term ultra-processed foods thrown around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as depression, Alzheimer’s, and diabesity. But what exactly does “ultra-processed” mean? How can you tell if a food is ultra-processed?In today’s Health Bites episode, we will learn exactly what ultra-processed foods are, how to identify them, their impact on human health, and the global economy. We’ll also discuss tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to develop label laws that helps protect the consumer.In this episode, I discuss:Definition, examples, and deceptive health claims of ultra-processed food (2:06) Health risks and impacts of ultra-processed food (7:30) Case study: impact of an ultra-processed diet on twin girls (10:00) History and rise of processed food (12:09) Difference between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods (17:45) Impact of food packaging and additives on health (24:01) Economic and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet (28:04) Identifying ultra-processed foods and understanding food labeling (35:00) Avoiding ultra-processed foods and using food scoring systems (40:50) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, and Cymbiotika.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal.Upgrade your supplement routing with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal In the health space, we hear the term ultra-processed foods thrown around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as depression, Alzheimer’s, and diabesity. But what exactly does “ultra-processed” mean? How can you tell if a food is ultra-processed? In today’s Health Bites episode, we will learn exactly what ultra-processed foods are, how to identify them, their impact on human health, and the global economy. We’ll also discuss tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to develop label laws that helps protect the consumer. In this episode, I discuss: Definition, examples, and deceptive health claims of ultra-processed food (2:06)  Health risks and impacts of ultra-processed food (7:30)  Case study: impact of an ultra-processed diet on twin girls (10:00)  History and rise of processed food (12:09)  Difference between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods (17:45)  Impact of food packaging and additives on health (24:01)  Economic and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet (28:04)  Identifying ultra-processed foods and understanding food labeling (35:00)  Avoiding ultra-processed foods and using food scoring systems (40:50)  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, and Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Upgrade your supplement routing with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalThe prevalence of autism has risen a shocking 400% in the last twenty years. Increased awareness and diagnosis are one piece, but there are also so many other factors to consider. The hopeful news is that we’re seeing a shift paradigm in how we view and treat autism, with some truly amazing improvements possible. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Suzanna Goh, a board-certified pediatric behavioral neurologist, behavioral analyst, neuroscience researcher, Rhodes scholar, and author.In this episode, we discuss:Shaking things up around the autism paradigm (1:57)The connection between the brain and mitochondria (6:04)Can autism be reversed? (7:00)The biggest mistake made in autism (10:10)What creates the inflammatory fire in the autistic brain? (15:20)The role of diet in autism treatment (19:17)Functional tests for assessing brain function and how to best support kids with autism (26:30)Mitochondrial dysfunction and autism (28:30)"Magnificent Minds" - A book on autism by Dr. Suzanne Goh (34:57)Using a whole-child approach and investigating the intricate connections between metabolism, mitochondrial function, and nutrition we can better understand what types of support autistic children need most. I hope you’ll listen in to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Essentia.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to get this great deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal The prevalence of autism has risen a shocking 400% in the last twenty years. Increased awareness and diagnosis are one piece, but there are also so many other factors to consider. The hopeful news is that we’re seeing a shift paradigm in how we view and treat autism, with some truly amazing improvements possible. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Suzanna Goh, a board-certified pediatric behavioral neurologist, behavioral analyst, neuroscience researcher, Rhodes scholar, and author. In this episode, we discuss: Shaking things up around the autism paradigm (1:57) The connection between the brain and mitochondria (6:04) Can autism be reversed? (7:00) The biggest mistake made in autism (10:10) What creates the inflammatory fire in the autistic brain? (15:20) The role of diet in autism treatment (19:17) Functional tests for assessing brain function and how to best support kids with autism (26:30) Mitochondrial dysfunction and autism (28:30) "Magnificent Minds" - A book on autism by Dr. Suzanne Goh (34:57) Using a whole-child approach and investigating the intricate connections between metabolism, mitochondrial function, and nutrition we can better understand what types of support autistic children need most. I hope you’ll listen in to learn more.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Essentia. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to get this great deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalOften, when patients have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, the treatment focus is on statins or anti-hypertensive medications. However, these are just the symptoms of poor metabolic health, which requires a closer look at the root cause and a treatment model that reflects that.In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. George Papanicolaou about our lifestyle choices that affect our cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and waist circumference.This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Momentous.Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order.Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Often, when patients have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, the treatment focus is on statins or anti-hypertensive medications. However, these are just the symptoms of poor metabolic health, which requires a closer look at the root cause and a treatment model that reflects that. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. George Papanicolaou about our lifestyle choices that affect our cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and waist circumference. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Momentous. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalOur global mental health crisis is growing at an exponential rate, with over half a billion people suffering from depression and anxiety; it’s time we rethink our understanding of the underlying root causes of mental health challenges.From treating thousands of patients, I’ve learned that depression is not in your head. It’s in your body. More specifically, your gut. When your gut is unhealthy and inflamed, your brain is unhealthy and inflamed. In Functional Medicine, we know that the gut and the brain are intimately connected and that the health of one directly influences the health of the other. In today’s Health Bites episode, we’re diving into the gut-brain connection and sharing Functional Medicine tools to support your gut health and, as a result, your mood and mental health. In this episode, I discuss:Our global mental health crisis (2:45)The gut-brain connection (4:18)The story of Marks's broken brain (5:15)Features of the gut-brain axis (8:57)Gut hormones that send signals to your brain (10:06)Role of the gut microbiota in mood and mental health (12:24)How stress negatively impacts our gut microbiome (20:14)The link between leaky gut and poor mental health (21:41)The Functional Medicine approach to fixing the gut (25:56)The 5R Program for fixing your gut health (30:09)This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Rupa Health.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Our global mental health crisis is growing at an exponential rate, with over half a billion people suffering from depression and anxiety; it’s time we rethink our understanding of the underlying root causes of mental health challenges. From treating thousands of patients, I’ve learned that depression is not in your head. It’s in your body. More specifically, your gut. When your gut is unhealthy and inflamed, your brain is unhealthy and inflamed. In Functional Medicine, we know that the gut and the brain are intimately connected and that the health of one directly influences the health of the other.  In today’s Health Bites episode, we’re diving into the gut-brain connection and sharing Functional Medicine tools to support your gut health and, as a result, your mood and mental health.  In this episode, I discuss: Our global mental health crisis (2:45) The gut-brain connection (4:18) The story of Marks's broken brain (5:15) Features of the gut-brain axis (8:57) Gut hormones that send signals to your brain (10:06) Role of the gut microbiota in mood and mental health (12:24) How stress negatively impacts our gut microbiome (20:14) The link between leaky gut and poor mental health (21:41) The Functional Medicine approach to fixing the gut (25:56) The 5R Program for fixing your gut health (30:09) This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Rupa Health. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalFunctional Medicine offers patients many things, especially hope and understanding. Autoimmune disease is a prime example: Rather than condemning patients to a lifetime of symptom management through medication, functional practitioners dig to find the “why,” to address the underlying causes with individualized, multimodal support to create lasting improvement and systemic healing. My guest today, Dr. Sara Gottfried, is a physician, researcher, author, and educator passionate about changing the way we view and treat autoimmunity. In this episode, we discuss:What is a “trauma signature” and what is its role in autoimmunity? (5:55)Hidden autoimmunity triggers you might be surprised to learn about (21:30)The go-to test panel Sara runs on her patients (27:33)Sara’s stack for reducing cortisol and why trauma has to be considered (39:00)How Trauma biologically impacts you through the PINE system (41:40)Psychedelic therapy and other healing states of consciousness, plus Sara’s personal experience using them (48:10)What Sara wishes she told her 20-year-old self about life (1:15:45)When we dig deeper, we always find out there is more going on below the surface. I know you’ll love this conversation as much as I did. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, and Magnesium Breakthrough. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN.Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10% + free gifts with purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Functional Medicine offers patients many things, especially hope and understanding. Autoimmune disease is a prime example: Rather than condemning patients to a lifetime of symptom management through medication, functional practitioners dig to find the “why,” to address the underlying causes with individualized, multimodal support to create lasting improvement and systemic healing. My guest today, Dr. Sara Gottfried, is a physician, researcher, author, and educator passionate about changing the way we view and treat autoimmunity.  In this episode, we discuss: What is a “trauma signature” and what is its role in autoimmunity? (5:55) Hidden autoimmunity triggers you might be surprised to learn about (21:30) The go-to test panel Sara runs on her patients (27:33) Sara’s stack for reducing cortisol and why trauma has to be considered (39:00) How Trauma biologically impacts you through the PINE system (41:40) Psychedelic therapy and other healing states of consciousness, plus Sara’s personal experience using them (48:10) What Sara wishes she told her 20-year-old self about life (1:15:45) When we dig deeper, we always find out there is more going on below the surface. I know you’ll love this conversation as much as I did.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, and Magnesium Breakthrough.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10% + free gifts with purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalAs a whole, autoimmune disease affects over 80 million Americans and five percent of the population in Western countries. They include type 1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and dozens of others. While your body is designed to fight off harmful things like infections, toxins, allergens, or a stress response, with autoimmune issues the body directs a hostile attack on its own joints, brain, skin, and more.In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Cynthia Li and Dr. Terry Wahls about their personal stories of working through autoimmunity and how it led them to help others using Functional Medicine. They also dive into the underlying triggers of inflammation such as stress, hidden infections, food allergies or sensitivities, toxic exposure, genetic predisposition, nutrient deficiencies, and leaky gut.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Fatty15.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal As a whole, autoimmune disease affects over 80 million Americans and five percent of the population in Western countries. They include type 1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and dozens of others. While your body is designed to fight off harmful things like infections, toxins, allergens, or a stress response, with autoimmune issues the body directs a hostile attack on its own joints, brain, skin, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Cynthia Li and Dr. Terry Wahls about their personal stories of working through autoimmunity and how it led them to help others using Functional Medicine. They also dive into the underlying triggers of inflammation such as stress, hidden infections, food allergies or sensitivities, toxic exposure, genetic predisposition, nutrient deficiencies, and leaky gut. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalIn our recent Health Bites episodes, we’ve delved into the research on how our dietary choices and lifestyle impact our hormones and sexual health. From disruption caused by our sugar-heavy diets to the stressors of modern life and invisible threats of environmental toxins, our hormones often bear the brunt of our daily decisions. The good news is that there are many things we can do to bring our hormones and sexual health back in balance. Today, I'm delighted to bring back a standout Health Bites episode, which offers a brief overview of our sexual health series along with actionable strategies to enhance your sexual health, starting now.In this episode, I discuss:The biggest killer of sex drive (2:32)How sugar messes up our hormones (3:12)The link between insulin resistance, hormones, and sexual dysfunction (5:00)How dietary fat plays a crucial role in our sex hormones (6:40)Environmental toxins as a hormone disruptor and driver of sexual dysfunction (7:30)Strategies to activate your sex drive (9:23)Peptides for optimizing sexual function in men and women (11:13)This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and Momentous.Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal In our recent Health Bites episodes, we’ve delved into the research on how our dietary choices and lifestyle impact our hormones and sexual health. From disruption caused by our sugar-heavy diets to the stressors of modern life and invisible threats of environmental toxins, our hormones often bear the brunt of our daily decisions. The good news is that there are many things we can do to bring our hormones and sexual health back in balance.  Today, I'm delighted to bring back a standout Health Bites episode, which offers a brief overview of our sexual health series along with actionable strategies to enhance your sexual health, starting now. In this episode, I discuss: The biggest killer of sex drive (2:32) How sugar messes up our hormones (3:12) The link between insulin resistance, hormones, and sexual dysfunction (5:00) How dietary fat plays a crucial role in our sex hormones (6:40) Environmental toxins as a hormone disruptor and driver of sexual dysfunction (7:30) Strategies to activate your sex drive (9:23) Peptides for optimizing sexual function in men and women (11:13) This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and Momentous. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women.We discuss:Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlinesTwo major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods Who should avoid fasting?Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about The best way to get a handle on hormone testingFasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz. This episode is brought to you by LMNT, BIOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Happy Egg.LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today.Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60.Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women. We discuss: Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlines Two major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch  Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting  Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods  Who should avoid fasting? Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about  The best way to get a handle on hormone testing Fasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz.  This episode is brought to you by LMNT, BIOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Happy Egg. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalThere’s a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it’s that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness.In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and AG1.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There’s a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it’s that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalAre you, or someone you know, thinking about starting a family now or in the near future? Typically, the focus on reproductive health falls on the woman, and it begins after conception has already occurred, with minimal emphasis on diet and nutrition beyond prenatal vitamins. However, the pre-conception window is a foundational time for both partners to take charge of their hormonal, metabolic, and overall health to ensure the healthiest sperm and egg possible for a healthy pregnancy and, most importantly, a healthy baby. In today's episode, we're discussing the essential steps both men and women can take to foster a nurturing environment for conception. We'll delve into lab tests and tools to support hormone and reproductive wellness, the challenges and insults of our modern-day lifestyles, and how we can use Functional Medicine to take a proactive approach by embracing diet, supplements, and exercise to prime couples for a successful pregnancy while safeguarding against developmental conditions like autism and ADHD that are doubling, or even tripling from one generation to the next. Whether you're just starting to think about having kids or already on your pregnancy path, this conversation is for you. In this episode I discuss: The importance of the preconception window (3:15)(5:05)How epigenetics impact the preconception window (3:58)(6:01)How parent’s diet and lifestyle imprint their children’s epigenome (5:03)(6:59)Limitations of Conventional Medicine during the preconception window (9:30)(11:26)The Functional Medicine approach to preparing to conceive (12:12)Breakdown of essential nutrients and biomarkers to ensure a healthy pregnancy (15:27)Sex hormone and bonus lab tests (21:00)Optimizing blood sugar and cardiometabolic health before and during pregnancy (22:40)Foods to eat and foods to avoid while gearing up for pregnancy (23:44)Eat your foods in the correct order (protein and fat first, then carbs (36:28)Tips for reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (38:14)The power of exercise, stress, and sleep for a healthy pregnancy (47:24)Supplement recommendations for men and women for the preconception window (51:35)This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Are you, or someone you know, thinking about starting a family now or in the near future? Typically, the focus on reproductive health falls on the woman, and it begins after conception has already occurred, with minimal emphasis on diet and nutrition beyond prenatal vitamins.  However, the pre-conception window is a foundational time for both partners to take charge of their hormonal, metabolic, and overall health to ensure the healthiest sperm and egg possible for a healthy pregnancy and, most importantly, a healthy baby.  In today's episode, we're discussing the essential steps both men and women can take to foster a nurturing environment for conception. We'll delve into lab tests and tools to support hormone and reproductive wellness, the challenges and insults of our modern-day lifestyles, and how we can use Functional Medicine to take a proactive approach by embracing diet, supplements, and exercise to prime couples for a successful pregnancy while safeguarding against developmental conditions like autism and ADHD that are doubling, or even tripling from one generation to the next.  Whether you're just starting to think about having kids or already on your pregnancy path, this conversation is for you.  In this episode I discuss:  The importance of the preconception window (3:15)(5:05) How epigenetics impact the preconception window (3:58)(6:01) How parent’s diet and lifestyle imprint their children’s epigenome (5:03)(6:59) Limitations of Conventional Medicine during the preconception window (9:30)(11:26) The Functional Medicine approach to preparing to conceive (12:12) Breakdown of essential nutrients and biomarkers to ensure a healthy pregnancy (15:27) Sex hormone and bonus lab tests (21:00) Optimizing blood sugar and cardiometabolic health before and during pregnancy (22:40) Foods to eat and foods to avoid while gearing up for pregnancy (23:44) Eat your foods in the correct order (protein and fat first, then carbs (36:28) Tips for reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (38:14) The power of exercise, stress, and sleep for a healthy pregnancy (47:24) Supplement recommendations for men and women for the preconception window (51:35) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalThere are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calories-out” perspective that many people have felt fooled by. While calories certainly are one piece, there is much more to the puzzle of weight management and metabolic health, like hormonal cascades and oxidative stress.My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, an author and neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to promote a collective vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain. In this episode we discuss:Is a calorie really just a calorie? (7:24)The surprising truth: All models of energy intake are a little right and a little wrong (9:20)Proven methods for reducing insulin to support weight loss (29:39)What are obesogens and how are they hijacking our metabolic health? (32:00)Reactive oxygen species and aging (and how to reduce them) (38:05)Why glucose and insulin monitoring are powerful levers for metabolic health (42:15)Summing up the facts and our beliefs around calories and weight (47:00)The cellular impact of oxidative stress and chronic stress (54:00)Monch Monch: a new fiber solution for absorbing simple sugars and preventing glucose spikes as well as increasing satiety and boosting microbial diversity (1:02:20)Food addiction in adults and children and addressing the root cause (1:10:45)What actions can we take based on scientific advances to make our lives better? (1:24:15)Why any food that feeds the gut, protects the liver, and supports the brain is a healthy food (1:33:35)Perfact and how to use it to understand what is metabolically healthy at your exact grocery store (1:40:20)This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and Wonderfeel. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN.Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com.If you’re interested in checking out Levels, you can head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more and get a special offer if you decide to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calories-out” perspective that many people have felt fooled by. While calories certainly are one piece, there is much more to the puzzle of weight management and metabolic health, like hormonal cascades and oxidative stress. My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, an author and neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to promote a collective vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain.  In this episode we discuss: Is a calorie really just a calorie? (7:24) The surprising truth: All models of energy intake are a little right and a little wrong (9:20) Proven methods for reducing insulin to support weight loss (29:39) What are obesogens and how are they hijacking our metabolic health? (32:00) Reactive oxygen species and aging (and how to reduce them) (38:05) Why glucose and insulin monitoring are powerful levers for metabolic health (42:15) Summing up the facts and our beliefs around calories and weight (47:00) The cellular impact of oxidative stress and chronic stress (54:00) Monch Monch: a new fiber solution for absorbing simple sugars and preventing glucose spikes as well as increasing satiety and boosting microbial diversity (1:02:20) Food addiction in adults and children and addressing the root cause (1:10:45) What actions can we take based on scientific advances to make our lives better? (1:24:15) Why any food that feeds the gut, protects the liver, and supports the brain is a healthy food (1:33:35) Perfact and how to use it to understand what is metabolically healthy at your exact grocery store (1:40:20) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and Wonderfeel.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. If you’re interested in checking out Levels, you can head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more and get a special offer if you decide to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalPoor metabolic health is the largest underlying cause of early death worldwide, making it the canary in the coal mine for not just type 2 diabetes, but a multitude of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and even some cases of infertility and depression. Sadly, many people are walking around without even knowing they need to address their metabolic health or have any idea how to do that.In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. William Li, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Richard Johnson about why metabolic health is important and ways that we can start improving it immediately at home.This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Cozy Earth, and AG1.Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit Timeline.com/Drhyman to order today.Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Poor metabolic health is the largest underlying cause of early death worldwide, making it the canary in the coal mine for not just type 2 diabetes, but a multitude of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and even some cases of infertility and depression. Sadly, many people are walking around without even knowing they need to address their metabolic health or have any idea how to do that. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. William Li, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Richard Johnson about why metabolic health is important and ways that we can start improving it immediately at home. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Cozy Earth, and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit Timeline.com/Drhyman to order today. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalAn estimated 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause that vary from hot flashes to weight gain, brain fog, low mood, sex drive, chronic fatigue, and more. Recognizing menopause as a gradual, uniquely personal transition rather than an abrupt change is crucial. This insight can help empower women to take proactive, supportive measures early on, ensuring a smoother journey through this natural phase of life.Today, Dr. Cindy Geyer from the UltraWellness Center joins me as we unravel the Functional Medicine perspective and approach to menopause. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of lab testing in uncovering the root causes of symptoms, paving the way for tailored nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Moreover, we critically examine the limitations of traditional medical approaches and discuss the nuances of hormone replacement therapy, the different forms, and who may benefit the most from this treatment.Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years.This episode is brought to you by AG1 and FOND.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase.In this episode we discuss: How the Nurse’s Health Study caused backlash about hormone replacement therapy (3:35) The issues with how menopause is treated in our society today (6:35) Symptoms of menopause and their root causes (8:20) The conventional medicine approach to menopause (17:57) The functional medicine approach to menopause (19:38) Lab testing (24:00) The importance of the Estrobolome and gut microbiome testing (27:11) The role of insulin, sleep, and stress (31:49) Dr Cindy Geyer’s patient case study (34:21) Bioidentical hormones explained (41:52) The nuances of hormone replacement therapy (47:21) Addressing low libido (51:00) Learn more about The UltraWellness Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal An estimated 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause that vary from hot flashes to weight gain, brain fog, low mood, sex drive, chronic fatigue, and more. Recognizing menopause as a gradual, uniquely personal transition rather than an abrupt change is crucial. This insight can help empower women to take proactive, supportive measures early on, ensuring a smoother journey through this natural phase of life. Today, Dr. Cindy Geyer from the UltraWellness Center joins me as we unravel the Functional Medicine perspective and approach to menopause. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of lab testing in uncovering the root causes of symptoms, paving the way for tailored nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Moreover, we critically examine the limitations of traditional medical approaches and discuss the nuances of hormone replacement therapy, the different forms, and who may benefit the most from this treatment. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. This episode is brought to you by AG1 and FOND. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. In this episode we discuss: How the Nurse’s Health Study caused backlash about hormone replacement therapy (3:35)  The issues with how menopause is treated in our society today (6:35)  Symptoms of menopause and their root causes (8:20)  The conventional medicine approach to menopause (17:57)  The functional medicine approach to menopause (19:38)  Lab testing (24:00)  The importance of the Estrobolome and gut microbiome testing (27:11)  The role of insulin, sleep, and stress (31:49)  Dr Cindy Geyer’s patient case study (34:21)  Bioidentical hormones explained (41:52)  The nuances of hormone replacement therapy (47:21)  Addressing low libido (51:00)  Learn more about The UltraWellness Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity JournalFood has the power to change everything, from our health to family dynamics, the environment, and so much more. And it all starts with one bite. Today I’m thrilled to sit down with a good friend and an inspiring food activist and entrepreneur, Kimbal Musk. Kimbal is co-founder of the seasonal and thoughtfully sourced restaurant The Kitchen, co-founder of the non-profit Big Green, and a crusader for real food.How we choose to eat and prepare our food has implications for more than just our bodies. My conversation with Kimbal is sure to inspire you to leverage the power of real food in your own family, community, and beyond.In this episode, we discuss (audio version):Kimbal’s surprising journey from the tech industry to becoming a food activist (8:30)How 9/11 forever changed Kimbal’s relationship with cooking (16:00)The experiences that inspired Kimbal to open a restaurant (25:47)Kimbal’s determination to provide healthy food with local sourcing (26:34)Food as the secret weapon for fighting the loneliness epidemic (33:50)How he started building a community of farmers from the ground up (37:35)The skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity and his work with Big Green (42:33)Kimbal’s life-changing accident and his revelation (44:00)How kids are impacted when they’re taught about growing and preparing food (52:20)Creating a family connection container through mealtimes and home cooking (58:00)This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, Pique, and Open.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for a year with your first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY.Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother.Take your meditation practice further and start your FREE 30-day trial of Open by visiting withopen.com/MARK today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Food has the power to change everything, from our health to family dynamics, the environment, and so much more. And it all starts with one bite. Today I’m thrilled to sit down with a good friend and an inspiring food activist and entrepreneur, Kimbal Musk. Kimbal is co-founder of the seasonal and thoughtfully sourced restaurant The Kitchen, co-founder of the non-profit Big Green, and a crusader for real food. How we choose to eat and prepare our food has implications for more than just our bodies. My conversation with Kimbal is sure to inspire you to leverage the power of real food in your own family, community, and beyond. In this episode, we discuss (audio version): Kimbal’s surprising journey from the tech industry to becoming a food activist (8:30) How 9/11 forever changed Kimbal’s relationship with cooking (16:00) The experiences that inspired Kimbal to open a restaurant (25:47) Kimbal’s determination to provide healthy food with local sourcing (26:34) Food as the secret weapon for fighting the loneliness epidemic (33:50) How he started building a community of farmers from the ground up (37:35) The skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity and his work with Big Green (42:33) Kimbal’s life-changing accident and his revelation (44:00) How kids are impacted when they’re taught about growing and preparing food (52:20) Creating a family connection container through mealtimes and home cooking (58:00) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, Pique, and Open. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for a year with your first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. Take your meditation practice further and start your FREE 30-day trial of Open by visiting withopen.com/MARK today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal The trio of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar are often the centerpiece of social engagements and times of emotional distress. While consuming them from time to time may be okay, overindulging in them can be a recipe for a disaster, leading to inflammation, insulin resistance, disrupted sleep, and more. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. Robert Lustig about how the foods we love can often have negative consequences when overconsumed. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Essentia. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to get this great deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives It's easy to overlook the connection between what we eat and how we feel, but in a country where more than 1 in 5 adults are battling mental illness, suicide is on the rise, especially in children, and drug overdoses are at an all-time high, we need to stop and ask why? Why are we witnessing such unprecedented rates of mental illness? The answer lies not only in our modern-day, high-paced, stressful environment but at the end of our forks.  In this episode of my Health Bites series, I discuss why our brains are so broken, the root causes driving neuroinflammation, and how this drives disconnection between our prefrontal cortex (the adult in the room) and amygdala (our reactive, child-like brain), causing our anxiety and emotions to take over. We’ll also discuss the research clearly showing how our toxic SAD is a key driver of our mental health crisis and how you can eat (and supplement) your way out of many mental health issues.  This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and Happy Egg. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. In this episode I discuss (audio version): The state of the impact of our Standard American Diet on mental health (2:20) Why are we dealing with unprecedented rates of mental illness? (4:46) Top inflammatory foods and factors that are setting our brains on fire (6:34) What is metabolic health? (9:34) The impact of metabolic dysfunction on our brains, mood, and overall health (14:04) How is UPF driving poor metabolic health? (16:22) The link between leaky gut and leaky brain (21:47) How inflammation impacts the brain (23:33) Research on the link between junk food and mental Illness (28:01) The link between junk food consumption, violence, and aggression (32:38) The link between UPF, social functioning, and ADHD (36:58) Practical steps to fix your brain (39:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives JJ Virgin is a triple Board certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. With over three decades of experience in the field, she has become a trusted authority in nutrition, weight loss, and wellness. She is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Momentous. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The shocking percentage of muscle, strength, and power we lose every year (12:58 / 11:21) How the science and perspective of weight training have evolved (Spoiler: it’s not just for gym rats anymore) (15:55 / 14:36) What is the difference between strength, power, and hypertrophy? (18:00 / 16:22) My personal experience overcoming chronic pain through resistance training (19:35 / 17:58) The Protein Leverage Hypothesis (This is why you overeat food when you undereat protein!) (25:20 / 23:41) The most important way to start your day (36:26 / 32:28) JJ’s tips for creating “metabolic spanx” and taking advantage of this “sugar sponge” (43:10 / 39:12) Why we should stop using scales as our only parameter of body composition and what do do instead (56:11 / 52:13) How your nighttime routine impacts your body composition (1:09:13 / 1:05:15) Learn more at jjvirgin.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on inflammatory bowel disease with Dr. Dawn Beaulieu. Follow Dr. Beaulieu on Instagram @drdawnbeaulieu. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives The foods many of us eat every day, like breads and grains, may have an effect on our health in ways we may not even be aware of. From inflammation to a leaky gut, insulin resistance, and even autoimmune conditions, gluten often plays a role in degrading our health, as do modern farming practices that douse grains with harmful pesticides. In today’s episode, I talk with Maggie Ward and Dr. Terry Wahls about the connection between gluten, leaky gut, and autoimmune conditions. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and FOND. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives A decrease in libido or difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection during sex are tell-tale signs of erectile dysfunction, and they can be uncomfortable to address. Sure, aging and performance anxiety are part of the story, but believe it or not, erectile dysfunction is not just about sexual health. It’s often the first clue of bigger health issues. In this episode of my Health Bites series, I explore the root causes of erectile dysfunction, delving into the limitations of conventional medicine, the little blue pill, and how we can utilize the power of Functional Medicine by making changes to our diet, lifestyle, and even trying things like supplements, peptides, and hormone therapy.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Rupa Health. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (4:34 / 2:04) The root cause of low testosterone (9:38 / 7:08) The conventional medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction (11:51 / 9:21) How do Viagra and ED drugs work? (16:34 / 14:04) The Functional Medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction: diagnostic testing (18:58 / 16:28) Root causes of sexual dysfunction (29:42 / 27:12) Diet, lifestyle, and supplements to improve sexual dysfunction (42:22 / 39:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, celebrity health coach, the best-selling author of Body Love and Body Love Every Day, and most importantly, mom of three little boys. Kelly LeVeque is passionate about the science of human nutrition and is always guided by a practical and optimistic approach to wellness. Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve goals, and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. Kelly is a regular contributor to numerous health, wellness, and lifestyle publications. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, LMNT, Thrive Market, and ButcherBox. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why we’re seeing an increasing incidence of infertility (4:45 / 3:02) Environmental toxins and ways to limit exposure (10:04 / 8:21) Men’s health and fertility (13:02 / 11:19) Optimizing sperm quality at every age (16:32 / 14:49) Selecting a prenatal with methylfolate, not folic acid (21:41 / 19:58) Preparing for pregnancy (25:20 / 21:22) Epigenetics and pregnancy (30:45 / 26:48) Assessing prenatal supplement quality (39:19 / 35:22) Nutrition status and postpartum depletion and depression (45:22 / 41:25) Focusing on what you have control over (49:23 / 45:26) Learn more at BeWellByKelly.com. Head to WeNatal.com/DrHyman to receive a FREE 30-day supply of their Omega DHA+ fish oil ($34.95 value) with purchase of any subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Muscle mass is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, but it is also a key factor in metabolic health, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and in improving our healthspan and longevity. While muscle requires consuming the right amount of protein for your body, weight-bearing exercises, as a part of strength training routine, are also an important ingredient for building skeletal muscle. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Dr. Todd LePine about the many benefits of muscle and why strength training is non-negotiable. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Sweetgreen. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs and a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Today, we're zooming in on a groundbreaking study that comes from Stanford University and was recently published in JAMA Network Open. The researchers put a vegan diet head-to-head with an omnivorous diet in twenty-two pairs of identical twins. The buzz around this study has been immense, sparking conversations everywhere—from social media to professional circles. Adding to the excitement, this research forms the basis of a new Netflix documentary called "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment."  In this episode of my Health Bites series, I discuss the many conflicts of interest, funding sources, and hidden agendas that were not fully disclosed but could have had a major hand in clouding the study's conclusions and real-world applications. We’ll also get into the Netflix docuseries itself—what they got right vs. what they got wrong, as well as the Functional Medicine approach to diet and how we can feed our bodies to create health while taking care of the planet in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical way. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Momentous, and Happy Egg. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why nutrition research is so confusing (7:26 / 5:36) Overview of the Stanford study design and findings (11:57 / 10:07) Issues with the study design (27:10 / 24:10) Conflicts of interest and ethical considerations with this study (38:19 / 35:19) Other research on vegan diets (44:44 / 41:44) What the Netflix documentary got right and wrong (1:00:23 / 57:23) How to eat for your health and the environment (1:08:43 / 1:05:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of IntellxxDNA and has been in the field of integrative medicine for over 25 years. She is the co-author of many publications and a textbook chapter on using genomics to improve outcomes in cognitive decline and autism. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Fatty15, BiOptimizers, and ARMRA. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10% and receive free gifts with your purchase. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are genes and what do they do? (6:37 / 4:33) Genetic predisposition does not mean predestined (9:22 / 7:18) The difference between genetics vs genomics (13:10 / 11:06) Polygenic risk scoring for chronic disease (18:18 / 16:14) Dementia risk and treatment (33:59 / 29:24) Mental and cognitive health issues in children (46:00 / 41:25) The similarities between Autism and Alzheimer’s patients (49:49 / 45:14) My genomic test results, specifically related to detoxification and osteoporosis (52:21 / 47:45) Genetic vs genomic testing (1:06:29 / 1:01:54) Learn more at IntellxxDNA.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Your gut microbiome is your inner garden—the more good bugs you have in it, the more likely it is to flourish. Our gut bacteria regulate many bodily functions, from creating vitamins to controlling our immune system, brain function, and, of course, our metabolism and weight. They are critical to our long-term health. But even if you’re eating the right things, you may need outside assistance to maintain plentiful and diverse gut bacteria. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Mark Pimentel, Dr. Uma Naidoo, and Dr. Zach Bush about the importance of the microbiome and why it should be considered in any disease treatment plan. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, AG1, and Essentia. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs and a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Heart disease is the world's leading cause of death. For years, the diet-heart hypothesis, which centers on high cholesterol as the primary culprit, has dominated the medical discourse. But now, we're beginning to appreciate the complexity and nuance of how the outer workings of our environment influence the inner workings of our physiology and risk for heart disease. In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I deep dive into the Functional Medicine approach to assessing cardiovascular risk and why this is key to preventing and, in some cases, reversing cardiovascular disease. You can test your cardiovascular risk with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes 100+ lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function at FunctionHealth.com. This episode is brought to you by AG1, Sweetgreen, and OPEN. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more. Take your meditation practice further and start your FREE 30-day trial of Open by visiting withopen.com/MARK today. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Prevalence of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks (9:38 / 8:08) Why conventional medicine misses the mark in assessing and treating cardiovascular disease risk and “high” cholesterol (10:50 / 9:20) The testing you should be getting to assess cardiovascular risk (28:23 / 26:53) The major root causes of heart disease (46:38 / 44:10) Cholesterol: What is it and how is it related to heart disease? (47:20 / 44:52) Insulin resistance and heart disease (55:09 / 52:50) Total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL cholesterol, and other relevant biomarkers (58:12 / 55:44) Root causes of suboptimal biomarkers (1:28:05 / 1:25:37) Additional diagnostic testing (1:31:04 / 1:28:36) Diet, lifestyle, and supplements for reducing cardiovascular risk (1:37:30 / 1:35:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Dr. Eric Topol is the Founder and Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, Professor of Molecular Medicine, and Executive Vice-President of Scripps Research. He has published over 1,200 peer-reviewed articles with more than 330,000 citations, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, and is one of the top 10 most cited researchers in medicine. His principal scientific focus has been on individualized medicine using genomic, digital, and AI tools. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Thrive Market, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The first phase of AI’s application in medicine (7:19 / 5:40) How medicine will incorporate AI over the next few years (9:59 / 8:19) Retinal imaging (16:45 / 15:05) Expert-informed AI (20:02 / 18:23) The impending and biggest shake-up in the history of medicine (22:18 / 20:38) How AI can improve issues of medical error (26:08 / 24:29) Using AI to personalize medicine and prevent disease (33:01 / 29:11) The obesity crisis and toxic food environment (41:04 / 37:14) How AI can help restore the patient-doctor relationship (46:53 / 43:03) Using AI as a guide for medical self care (50:34 / 46:44) Reimagining research in the era of AI-enabled medicine (56:58 / 53:07) Dr. Topol’s Substack, Ground Truths. Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives We are getting sicker every day from cheap, addictive junk food. The food industry approaches food as “engineering projects,” with the end goal of creating “heavy users”—a disturbing internal term used by food manufacturers that helps them make as much money as possible at the expense of public health. It’s time we take a look at the intentional manipulation of our taste buds and the politics that support these practices. In today’s episode, I talk with Michael Moss, Dhru Purohit, Calley Means, and Nina Teicholz about the formula to get you addicted to junk food and the money spent to influence you to buy more. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, ButcherBox, and Seed. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs and a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Recently, a study made headlines linking red meat consumption to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. It’s no secret that navigating the realm of nutrition has become a challenge for the general public.  That’s why, on today’s Health Bites episode, we’re diving deep into the findings from this study, “Red meat intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in a prospective cohort study of United States females and males,” published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. I unpack the study’s design flaws, inaccuracies, and where the researchers got it straight up wrong.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Happy Egg, and Mitopure. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What we can and cannot learn from observational research (3:42 / 1:56) “Red meat intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in a prospective cohort study of United States females and males” study design and findings (9:01 / 7:15) Issues with the study design and why it does not prove that red meat causes type 2 diabetes (20:01 / 16:23) What have other studies found? (39:20 / 35:42) The root cause of type 2 diabetes (44:02 / 40:24) Strategies to address type 2 diabetes (44:29 / 40:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Dr. Nir Barzilai is a geroscientist, Chaired Professor of Medicine and Genetics, and the founder and principal investigator of the Einstein Nathan Shock Center and the Glenn Center for Excellence in Biology of Aging. He also studies families of centenarians that have provided genetic and biological insights on the protection against aging—with several drugs developed based, in part, on these paradigm-changing studies. He is also leading the TAME (Targeting/Taming Aging with Metformin) trial to prove to the FDA that aging can be delayed and to allow for next-generation interventions.  This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, Cozy Earth, BiOptimizers, and Fatty 15. For a limited time, you can save up to $600 on a Sunlighten infrared sauna. Just go to sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10% and get a free gift with purchase. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The hallmarks of aging (9:01 / 7:10) What causes the hallmarks of aging? (15:40 / 13:49) Dr. Barzilai’s research on centenarians (23:16 / 21:25) Why living to 100+ years is good for the economy (24:54 / 23:03) What enables someone to live to 100 years old? (29:30 / 25:20) Taking growth hormone and Metformin have different effects based on your age (36:58 / 32:48) The connection between HDL cholesterol and longevity (43:36 / 39:26) Dr. Barzilai’s research on Metformin (56:23 / 52:13) How Metformin works in the body and on muscle growth (1:04:51 / 1:00:41) Dr. Barzilai’s personal longevity (1:42:05 / 1:37:55) Learn more about the Longevity Genes Project and the TAME Trial.  Get a copy of Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on gut health with Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi. Learn more about Dr. Twyman at oasishealthandmedicine.com/ and follow him on Instagram @drpedinaturalhealth/. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today's episode, I’m sharing key takeaways and powerful moments from episodes that aired last month, January 2024. Links to each episode can be found in the show notes, so you can easily go back to any episode you might have missed. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How mental health issues are tied to diet with Dr. Uma Naidoo (2:23 / 0:36) The importance of protein (6:24 / 4:37) The brain-microbiome connection with Dr. Steven Gundry (8:34 / 6:48) Magnesium deficiency (11:42 / 9:56) Probiotics and fermented foods with Raja Dhir (14:11 / 12:25) Optimizing our immune system to fight Covid and other infections (20:15 / 17:10) Childhood nutrition with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (23:32 / 20:28) How our hormones make us hungry (27:19 / 24:15) How the food industry hurts our health (31:13 / 28:09) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Momentous. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Do you feel fatigued, lethargic, and sluggish, especially when you wake up in the morning? Do you have poor-quality, cracked nails? Are you cold all the time? Do you have dry skin, coarse hair, or hair loss? Are you depressed? Are you constipated? Do you have muscle and joint pains?  If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be one of the 38 million Americans with low thyroid function.  In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into thyroid dysfunction. I discuss why millions of people suffer with undetected thyroid issues, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring thyroid levels, how Functional Medicine treats hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and much more. You can test your magnesium levels with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes 100+ lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function at FunctionHealth.com. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use the code DRHYMAN10. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs plus a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Symptoms and prevalence of hypothyroidism (4:29 / 2:29) Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism (7:37 /  5:37) What does a healthy, hypo- and hyper- thyroid gland do? (8:55 / 6:55) Risk factors for thyroid problems (15:58 / 13:58) Gluten and other drivers of thyroid problems (17:40 / 15:40) How conventional medicine misses the mark with thyroid testing and treatment (22:15 / 20:15) The Functional Medicine approach to thyroid testing and treatment (25:21 / 23:21)  Addressing poor thyroid function using diet, lifestyle, and supplements diet (28:59 / 26:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Calley Means is the founder of TrueMed, a company that enables tax-free spending on food and exercise. He is also the co-author with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, which is coming out later this year and is now available for pre-order. Earlier in his career, Calley was a consultant for food and pharma companies and is now exposing practices they use to weaponize our institutions of trust. In the past year, he's met with 50 members of Congress and presidential candidates advocating policies to combat the corruption of the pharma and food industries. He is a Graduate of Stanford and Harvard Business School.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Fatty15, Thrive Market, and Happy Egg. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How the pharmaceutical industry is the largest funder of government, think tank organizations, academic research, and media outlets (7:44 / 5:59) Why America is getting sicker, fatter, more depressed, and more infertile (11:19 / 9:34) Corruption in industry and government that’s harming our health (20:02 / 18:18) Ozempic as a treatment for obesity in kids (29:00 / 25:10) How obesity is harming our national security (35:03 / 31:13) Taking control of your own health (39:20 / 35:29) Banning food and pharmaceutical ads on television (44:25 / 40:34) Is Ozempic bad for mental health? (56:10 / 52:19) How government subsidizes and recommends ultra-processed food (58:25 / 54:34) The thing that can counteract the influence of money (1:15:08 / 1:11:17) Get a copy of Good Energy. Learn about Calley’s work at Trumed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, and Dr. Dale Bredesen about the numerous things we can do to protect our brains and even reverse cognitive decline. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and his latest book The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, Momentous, and Sweetgreen. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs plus a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Our hormones coordinate many different functions in our body and control everything from our metabolism to our sexual function, circadian rhythms, and mood. These chemical messengers also play a big role when it comes to our appetites. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking about two lesser-known hormones, leptin and ghrelin, which you may not have heard of before but that have a direct impact on our body and health.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Rupa Health, and Seed. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 30% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN30. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com today. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why are so many people overweight? (3:29 / 1:36) What do leptin and ghrelin regulate in our bodies? (4:20 / 2:27) What happens when your leptin and ghrelin levels are out of whack? (6:27 / 4:35) Strategies to keep your leptin and ghrelin levels balanced and healthy (12:02 / 8:46) Mentioned in this episode The Fat Resistance Diet by Dr. Leo Galland Force of Nature FOOD: What the Heck Should I Eat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is an independent candidate for President of the United States. He is the founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance—the world’s largest clean water advocacy group—and served as its longtime chairman and attorney. He founded the Children’s Health Defense, where he served as chairman and chief litigation counsel in its campaign to address childhood chronic disease and toxic exposures. He was also on the team that prosecuted and won the case against Monsanto for glyphosate's role in causing cancer. As President, he promises to restore the middle class, unravel corporate capture, end the chronic disease epidemic, improve the quality of the water we drink and the air we breathe, heal the divide, fix our public education system, take care of our veterans, support the trades, make homes affordable again, support regenerative farming, among other key priorities. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Bioptimizers, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The state of health in America (5:41 / 4:01) One of the main reasons RFK Jr. is running for president (8:39 / 6:59) The beginning of the autism epidemic (12:38 / 10:58) Addressing harms caused by ultra-processed food (15:03 / 13:23) Eliminating corporate culture in government agencies (33:05 / 28:41) America’s disproportionate deaths from COVID-19 (42:10 / 37:46) How America’s health status is affecting our national security (44:34 / 40:10) Solving the mental health crisis (47:41 / 43:17) Food and drug TV marketing (56:14 / 51:49) Bobby’s thinking about fitness for himself and America (1:03:39 / 59:14) Enter for a chance to hike in LA with Bobby and me here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode, I talk with Ken Cook, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, and Maggie Ward about toxin exposures all around us and how to remove toxins from our bodies. Ken Cook is the president and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). He is widely recognized as one of the environmental community’s most prominent and influential critics of industrial agriculture and the nation’s broken approach to protecting families and children from toxic substances. Under Cook’s leadership, the EWG has pioneered the use of digital technologies to empower American families with easy-to-use, science-driven tools to help reduce their exposure to potentially harmful ingredients in food, drinking water, cosmetics, and other household products. Capitol Hill’s closely read newspaper The Hill regularly lists Cook in its annual roster of Washington’s top lobbyists, writing that Cook’s “influence spans the country” and calling EWG “the tip of the green movement’s spear.” Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. Maggie holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University which focuses on using whole foods for holistic Nutrition Therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in NY. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center team in 2008, Maggie worked at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York providing nutrition counseling to children and families dealing with HIV. She also taught at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and other sites throughout New York City, teaching nutritionally focused cooking classes for children and adults. Much of her focus is on food allergies, digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions, pediatrics, and sports nutrition. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am tackling a topic that has left an indelible mark on the world: the COVID-19 pandemic. As we navigate through new variants and climbing cases, it's crucial to unravel the reasons why so many Americans got so sick and died during the pandemic. We dig into the questions of why we as a nation were so susceptible to COVID-19’s deadly effects. I also explore why and how Functional Medicine steps in where conventional approaches stumble. This episode is brought to you by AG1, Rupa Health, and Seed. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs and a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why the U.S. had some of the worst COVID-19 outcomes (7:07 / 5:24) The conventional medicine approach to the COVID-19 pandemic (25:46 / 22:41) My take on COVID vaccines (28:30 / 25:25) Optimizing our immune system to prevent serious infection and disease (39:09 / 36:04) Preventing and recovering from illness using diet and lifestyle (47:19 / 44:14) Supplements to support your immune system during cold and flu season (57:00 / 53:55) Strategies for COVID infection and exposure (59:34 / 56:29) Long-COVID (1:02:51 / 59:46) Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Raja Dhir is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. With unique expertise in translating scientific research for product innovation, Raja guides the development of Seed Health’s platform to enable rapid, efficient advancement of microbial research from discovery to market. He also leads the company’s academic collaborations, working with institutions like MIT, Harvard University, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to drive innovation across the fields of microbiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology. He co-chairs Seed’s Scientific Board –an interdisciplinary group of leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians–with Dr. Jacques Ravel. Raja also oversees Seed's environmental endeavors under SeedLabs and directs LUCA Biologics, a venture targeting the vaginal microbiome for unmet needs in urogenital and reproductive health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Fatty15, ARMRA, and Sweetgreen. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The central role the gut plays in our overall health (4:50 / 3:04) How the makeup of our gut microbiome comes to be (11:25 / 9:40) Why fiber is critical to reaping the benefits of akkermansia (12:59 / 11:13) The explosion of research on the gut microbiome (20:22 / 18:44) Microbiome testing (29:09 / 25:15) What are probiotics and should you take them? (33:41 / 29:47) Selecting a probiotic (42:45 / 38:49) Prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics (53:19 / 49:25) How antibiotics affect the gut microbiome (58:38 / 54:44) The future of microbiome data (1:14:34 / 1:10:40) Learn more about Raja’s work at Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode, I talk with Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Cindy Geyer about the value of sleep and the basics of sleep hygiene. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science, and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The UltraWellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Sweetgreen. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs and a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Magnesium is a critical mineral that is responsible for more than 600 enzyme reactions in the body, yet most people are not getting enough of it. Magnesium is critical for your cells to make energy, for many different chemical pumps to work, to stabilize membranes, and to help muscles relax. Essentially, anything that is tight, irritable, crampy, or stiff—whether it is a body part or even a mood—can be a sign of low levels of magnesium, and magnesium deficiency has even been linked to inflammation in the body and higher CRP levels.  In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into magnesium. I discuss why millions of people suffer with undetected magnesium deficiency, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring magnesium levels, how Functional Medicine treats magnesium deficiency, and much more. You can test your magnesium levels with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes 100+ lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function at FunctionHealth.com. This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Open. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + a Welcome Kit with your first order. Take your meditation practice further and start your FREE 30-day trial of Open by visiting WithOpen.com/Mark today. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Symptoms of magnesium deficiency (5:23 / 3:25) Why is magnesium deficiency a problem? (6:19 / 4:21) Testing magnesium levels (7:27 / 5:29) How magnesium works in the body (8:45 / 6:47) Why magnesium deficiency is so prevalent (11:46 / 9:48) The Functional Medicine approach to measuring magnesium levels (16:14 / 14:16) Root causes of and conditions related to magnesium deficiency (17:48 / 15:50) Addressing magnesium deficiency (23:27 / 21:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts a top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is the founder and Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine, and is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy, and The Longevity Paradox, along with national bestsellers The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution, and Unlocking the Keto Code, and has had more than three hundred articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases. He just released his latest book, Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Momentous. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 30% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN30. Listeners can save 20% off sitewide on Beekeeper’s Naturals. Just go to beekeepersnaturals.com/hyman and use code HYMAN. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Dr. Gundry and I discovered the significance of the gut microbiome (8:05 / 5:29) Hallmarks of a healthy microbiome (15:21 / 12:45) Feeding the microbiome (17:11 / 14:35) Maintaining a healthy, impenetrable gut wall through mitochondrial uncoupling (23:03 / 20:27) The role of polyphenols in the gut microbiome (32:50 / 27:55) Research on the microbiomes of centenarians and their ability to produce Urolithin A (48:23 / 43:28) The mood, brain, gut connection (1:02:32 / 57:37) Cancer and the gut microbiome (1:05:42 / 1:00:47) Dr. Gundry’s tips for gut health (1:18:31 / 1:13:36) Get a copy of Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes for this Episode with Links to Full Length Episodes Featured in this Compilation Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode, I talk with Cal Newport, Jim Kwik, Tobias Rose-Stockwell, and Laurie Santos about the myth that social media can make you happier and why it’s actually a source of anxiety. Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and writes about the impact of technological innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work. As we dive into the topic of social media, Cal shares his expertise on how it’s impacting public health and culture in ways much greater than you might expect. Jim Kwik is an internationally acclaimed authority in the realm of brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential. After overcoming learning challenges from a childhood brain injury, Jim embarked on a journey with the mission to leave no brain behind, and, through his teachings, Jim inspires others to unlock their inner genius, empowering them to live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose. Tobias Rose-Stockwell is a writer, designer, and media researcher whose work has been featured in major outlets such as The Atlantic, WIRED, NPR, the BBC, CNN, and many others. His research has been cited in the adoption of key interventions to reduce toxicity and polarization within leading tech platforms. He previously led humanitarian projects in Southeast Asia focused on civil war reconstruction efforts, work for which he was honored with an award from the 14th Dalai Lama. He lives in New York with his cat Waffles. Laurie Santos is a Professor of Psychology and the Head of Silliman College at Yale University, as well as the host of the critically acclaimed podcast The Happiness Lab. After observing a disturbing level of unhappiness and anxiety among her students, she began teaching a course entitled "Psychology and the Good Life," which quickly became the most popular course in Yale's history and has also reached almost 2 million people from all over the world online. Although she’s now best known as a "happiness expert,” Santos's research explores the much broader question of "What makes the human mind unique?" and often includes comparing the cognitive capacities of non-human animals to humans. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Pique. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get up to 15% off on Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha and Daily Radiance plus a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother when you shop my link piquelife.com/hyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Protein is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our overall health. Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, aiming for weight management, or simply interested in optimizing your nutrition, protein can benefit you in some pretty amazing ways. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss all things protein—its importance for your health and well-being, how to increase your protein intake, and even a delicious protein-rich smoothie recipe I use to start my day off right.  This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and AG1. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs with your first order. In this episode, I discuss: What is protein and why do we need it? (3:32) The biggest risk factor for age-related decline (6:48) How protein affects our appetite and metabolism (7:13) Why the quality of your protein matters (11:28) Getting adequate protein as a vegan (14:18) How much protein do you need and how to get more in your diet (15:42) My chocolate raspberry smoothie bowl recipe (19:07) Mentioned in this episode Seatopia.fish Me at 40 years old vs 60 years old Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a professional chef graduating with her culinary school’s most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described her as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Pendulum, and BiOptimizers. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Pendulum is offering listeners 24% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Expires 1/31/23. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to MagBreakthrough.com/HymanFree and enter coupon code hyman10. In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Understanding the role that food and diet play in mental health issues and treatment (12:53 / 10:55) Exploring the root cause of anxiety and depression (18:23 / 16:27) How to eat to calm anxiety (21:12 / 19:15) The link between inflammation, mental health, and gut health (24:52 / 22:55) The bidirectional relationship between anxiety and gut and autoimmune connections (47:01 / 42:41) The link between psychiatric conditions and food sensitivities and allergies (50:44 / 46:24) The connection between metabolism and anxiety (57:07 / 52:47) Nutrients and micronutrients to help reduce anxiety (1:01:27 / 57:08) Putting together a low-anxiety plate (1:15:41 / 1:11:19) Get a copy of Calm Your Mind With Food. Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with Dr. Carrie Jones. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode And Links To Full Length Episodes Featured In This Compilation Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives We all get off track sometimes. Life gets busy, we indulge a little too much during the holidays, or we ignore the messages our body is sending us to sleep more and eat better. This can leave us feeling super sluggish, run-down, or unable to think clearly. This is what I call FLC syndrome? It’s when you feel like crap!  In today’s episode, we feature four segments from The Doctor’s Farmacy Health Bites series about hitting the reset button on our diet and lifestyle choices and establishing new behaviors for our overall wellbeing. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, LMNT, Thrive Market, and AG1. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

View the Show Notes For This Episode And Links To Full Length Episodes Featured In This Compilation Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives We all get off track sometimes. Life gets busy, we indulge a little too much during the holidays, or we ignore the messages our body is sending us to sleep more and eat better. This can leave us feeling super sluggish, run-down, or unable to think clearly. This is what I call FLC syndrome? It’s when you feel like crap!  In today’s episode, we feature four segments from The Doctor’s Farmacy Health Bites series about hitting the reset button on our diet and lifestyle choices and establishing new behaviors for our overall wellbeing. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, LMNT, Thrive Market, and AG1. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + a FREE Welcome Kit with your first order. Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy have exploded as “miracle weight loss drugs.” But as the research unfolds, we’re quickly discovering that these drugs are not risk free and come with some very concerning side effects. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive deep into the complexities of Ozempic. From nationwide shortages, high costs, the lack of insurance coverage, and severe, somewhat common, side effects, I explore the hurdles of Ozempic and question if it's truly a sustainable solution to our growing obesity crisis.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Cozy Earth. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Current and potential uses for Ozempic and GLP-1 (6:42 / 4:01) Common side effects from Ozempic (8:48 / 6:07) Understanding the obesity and chronic disease crisis (9:33 / 6:52) Long-term risks associated with Ozempic (14:47 / 12:06) Combatting the idea that obesity is genetic (17:54 / 15:13) Can you be healthy at any size? (20:37 / 17:55) How traditional medicine misses the mark in addressing obesity (24:36 / 21:55) Clinical research findings of Ozempic use (31:44 / 29:03) Addressing the root cause of obesity and type 2 diabetes (35:34 / 32:53) Mentioned in this episode Dr. Hyman’s Free Sleep Masterclass Function Health The 10-day Detox Diet Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation and the founder of the Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global. Deepak is a clinical professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as a senior scientist with the Gallup Organization. He is the author of more than ninety books translated into forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and Armra. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months when you sign up for an annual membership. Learn more at Levels.link/Hyman. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The quantum field (6:13 / 4:30) What is the quantum body and how is it different from your physical body? (13:06 / 11:23) How our perception of time affects health and aging (15:52 / 14:09) The qualia field and where our experiences come from (20:17 / 18:34) The parasympathetic nervous system and the healing response activated by stimulating the vagus nerve (26:25 / 24:42) Why disease can become optional (33:08 / 31:25) Quantum metabolism and how information changes your metabolism (40:21 / 36:15) How to shift the aging process (46:04 / 43:58) How Deepak has overcome the fear of death (50:20 / 46:14) The four intentions Deepak starts his day with (54:53 / 50:48) Get a copy of Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life. Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you? Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode And Links To Full Length Episodes Featured In This Compilation Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Bob Hariri, and Ben Greenfield about why hyperbaric oxygen is a great choice for brain health conditions and how stem cell therapy helps with chronic pain relief, reduces inflammation, and increases energy. We also discuss sauna and red light therapy. Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the founder of Integrative HBOT, a worldwide telemedicine practice where he consults and educates patients and clinics using his novel approach to hyperbaric therapy that includes cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.  Dr. Bob Hariri is an accomplished surgeon, biomedical scientist, and serial entrepreneur in two technology sectors, biomedicine, and aerospace. He is the chairperson, founder, and chief executive officer of Celularity, Inc., one of the world’s leading human cellular therapeutics companies. Dr. Hariri pioneered the use of stem cells to treat a range of life-threatening human diseases. Ben Greenfield is a human performance consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including the wildly popular titles, Beyond Training and Boundless. Ben hosts the highly popular fitness, nutrition, and wellness website BenGreenfieldFitness.com, a site with over a million monthly visitors, featuring articles, podcasts, and product reviews. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and FOND. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Paleovalley is giving listeners an additional 15% off their first order. Just visit Paleovalley.com/Hyman to save on clean snacks and supplements. Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to FondBoneBroth.com/DrHyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives When a child is provided real, whole foods unadulterated with sugar, poor quality fats, toxic additives, and food dyes, their body knows exactly what to eat and how much. They will eat just what their growing body needs when provided this high quality diet that their DNA evolved from. What I have come to realize as a parent is that there is a great deal of letting go and going with the flow. I have also learned that, as a parent, what you eat, how you eat, and why you eat what you do is really important because our children are keen observers who absorb everything we do.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I share the top tips and wisdom I have gained from my experience as a doctor and dad for raising healthy eaters. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and FOND. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to FondBoneBroth.com/DrHyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Teaching children to eat real food (4:50 / 2:28) Modeling healthy eating (6:34 / 4:12) Setting realistic boundaries about food choices and mealtimes (8:29 / 6:07) Involving your children in meal planning and preparation (11:54 / 9:32) Presenting and “disguising” healthy food (14:12 / 11:50) Connect with Dr. Mark Hyman on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Jim Kwik is an internationally acclaimed authority in the realm of brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential. After overcoming learning challenges from a childhood brain injury, Jim embarked on a journey with the mission to leave no brain behind. Through his teachings, Jim inspires others to unlock their inner genius, empowering them to live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose. From students and tech mavens to CEOs, Hollywood celebrities, and professional athletes, Jim's teachings resonate with a diverse audience. Industry giants like Google, Virgin, Nike, SpaceX, and 20th Century Fox, along with institutions like Harvard and the United Nations, have embraced his methodologies. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, LMNT, and Zero Acre. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE New York Strip steaks for a year—plus $20 off their first order. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman. Zero Acre Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil. Go to ZeroAcre.com/Mark or use code MARK to redeem an exclusive offer. In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Learning as a skill to unlock greater success in all areas of life (8:49 / 6:49) Practical tips for up-leveling our ability to learn (13:11 / 11:11) The “four supervillains” that stand in our way of learning and how we can conquer them (21:01 / 19:01) The four brain types and how to determine yours (30:17 / 26:16) The simple two-minute exercise Jim does first thing in the morning to keep from falling victim to his technology (47:56 / 43:55) Creating a What-Not-To-Do list (52:28 / 48:24) Jim’s message if you’re going through a hard time (1:03:10 / 59:09) Eating and nootropics for the brain (1:04:07 / 1:00:03) Get a copy of, Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Discover your Kwik Brain C.O.D.E. at MyBrainAnimal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives The foundation of our health is a robust immune system that has a very important mechanism of cleaning out inflammatory cells. If this process is broken, the inflammatory cells can actually turn other functioning cells into inflammatory cells. Our daily life habits and exposures, such as sleep, stress management, diet, and toxins, affect key biological processes that impact our immune function. When our immune health is functioning properly, the rest of our body follows with less illness and disease. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Leonard Calabrese about ways that we can support our immune systems to reduce the chance of illness and disease. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Leonard Calabrese is a Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Vice Chair of the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases. He is also the director of the RJ Fasenmyer Center for Clinical Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic and holds joint appointments in the Department of Infectious Diseases and the Wellness Institute. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Paleovalley. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs with your first order. Paleovalley is giving listeners an additional 15% off their first order. Just visit Paleovalley.com/Hyman to save on clean snacks and supplements. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Leonard Calabrese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up For Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get ad-free episodes & Dr. Hyman+ audio exclusives In the US alone, 70% of Americans have either deficient or suboptimal levels of vitamin D. This is a massive problem given vitamin D's impact on our health and its effects on our gene regulation and expression. Vitamin D also regulates calcium and supports the functioning of the immune system, making it one of the most important biological compounds in the body.  In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into vitamin D. I discuss why vitamin D deficiency is a problem, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring vitamin D levels, how Functional Medicine treats vitamin D deficiency, and much more. You can test your vitamin D levels with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes 100+ lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function at FunctionHealth.com. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs with your first order.  Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why vitamin D deficiency is a problem (5:49 / 3:31) What is vitamin D and what does it do in the body? (6:24 / 4:06) “Normal” vs. optimal vitamin D references ranges (9:03 / 6:45) How much vitamin D should you take? (15:06 / 12:48) Root causes of low levels of vitamin D (17:23 / 15:05) Testing your vitamin D with the 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 test (26:04 / 23:46) Symptoms of and diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency (26:27 / 24:09) Addressing vitamin D deficiency with diet, lifestyle and supplementation (42:53 / 40:35) References for research mentioned in this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up For Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get ad-free episodes & Dr. Hyman+ audio exclusives Peter Diamandis is a serial entrepreneur, futurist, technologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of more than 25 companies. Fortune magazine has named Peter “one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” and he is the Founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which has launched more than $300 million in incentive competitions, driving more than $3.5 billion in R&D (most recently launching the $100 million Gigaton Carbon XPRIZE funded by Elon Musk to combat climate change). Peter’s venture fund, BOLD Capital Partners, is deploying $600M+ into exponential technologies and health-biotech. Peter has written four New York Times bestsellers, and his life’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create a hopeful, compelling, and abundant future for humanity. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, Sunlighten, and Cozy Earth. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. For a limited time, Joovv is offering listeners an exclusive $50 off their first light therapy order. Just go to Joovv.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Right now, you can save up to $600 on a Sunlighten infrared sauna. Just go to Sunlighten.com/Mark-Hyman and mention my name. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. We discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The power and importance of one’s longevity mindset (7:40 / 5:22) Staying alive and healthy enough to reach longevity escape velocity (8:13 / 5:55) Debunking the myth that genetics are the main predictor of lifespan (12:57 / 10:39) Do’s and don’ts of eating for health and longevity (17:30 / 15:12) The best exercises for longevity (23:04 / 20:46) Optimizing sleep (30:56 / 26:48) How not to “die of something stupid” (35:52 / 31:44) Peter’s personal “Longevity Practices” and cutting-edge technologies coming online (45:34 / 41:26) My thoughts about Ozempic (56:24 / 52:20) XPRIZE Healthspan (1:01:54 / 57:46) Get copies of Longevity: Your Practical Playbook on Sleep, Diet, Exercise, Mindset, Medications, and Not Dying from Something Stupid. Learn more about XPRIZE Healthspan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and HigherDOSE.  Modern life is keeping most of us in a state of chronic stress activation, which puts our bodies in an ongoing state of survival mode—setting the stage for burnout. But burnout is not merely the result of working too hard or feeling physically exhausted, and it isn’t a personal failure.  In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Neha Sangwan, Dr. Andrea Pennington, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about how chronic unmitigated stress can lead to burnout and how we can address it before our bodies get sick. Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, the CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, and an international speaker and corporate communication expert. Her private practice and corporate consulting focus on empowering individuals, organizational leaders, and their teams with the tools for clear, effective communication. She addresses the root causes of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and burnout.  Dr. Andrea Pennington is an integrative physician, acupuncturist, meditation teacher, and number-one international bestselling author. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine, trained at Georgetown University Hospital, and received certification in Age Management Medicine with the Cenegenics Medical Institute. Her extensive study of medical nutrition, positive psychology, and neuroscience-inspired biohacking led her to create a holistic media platform, In8Vitality, to teach people how to blend ancient wisdom and modern science for enhanced vitality and life mastery. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and HigherDOSE. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Listeners can save 20% off sitewide on Beekeeper’s Naturals. Just go to BeekeepersNaturals.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on wellness and infrared tech from HigherDOSE. Just go to HigherDose.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Neha Sangwan Dr. Andrea Pennington Dr. Elizabeth Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and BiOptimizers. Scientists now call Alzheimer’s disease “Type 3 diabetes.” What’s the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes? Well, new research shows insulin resistance, or what I call diabesity (from eating too many carbs and sugar and not enough fat), is one of the major factors that starts the brain-damage cascade that robs the memory of millions of people. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss the link between insulin resistance and memory loss and the top strategies I use with my patients to reverse or prevent dementia.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and BiOptimizers. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia (3:11 / 1:28) The link between Alzheimer’s, pre-diabetes, and diabetes (4:27 / 2:44) Cognitive loss reversal (8:35 / 6:52) How to eat to support the brain (11:18 / 9:36) Causes of Alzheimer’s (11:45 / 10:02) A patient case study (13:44 / 12:01) Strategies to reverse memory loss (19:01 / 17:18) Mentioned in this episode Dr. Hyman’s Free Sleep Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and Joovv. I’m willing to bet oxygen isn’t front-of-mind for most of us each day. We can get what we need at any given moment: enough to conveniently power our lungs and bodies without any conscious work on our part. So you might be surprised to learn that oxygen is somewhat of an undercover superhero, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unleashes its powers for dramatic healing.  HBOT uses air pressure 2 to 3 times higher than the atmospheric pressure around us, helping our lungs gather much more oxygen than would be possible by breathing pure oxygen at standard air pressure. Amplifying oxygen in this way creates an environment that helps fight bacteria and triggers growth factors and stem cells for deep healing.  On today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Scott Sherr all about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and how we can use it to maximize healing and reverse aging. Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the founder of Integrative HBOT, a worldwide telemedicine practice where he consults and educates patients and clinics using his novel approach to hyperbaric therapy that includes cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and Joovv. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Right now, Levels is offering an additional 2 free months when you sign up for an annual membership. Learn more at Levels.link/Hyman. For a limited time, Joovv is offering listeners an exclusive $50 off their first light therapy order. Just go to Joovv.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is HBOT and how does it work? (5:19 / 3:29) Insurance-approved and off-label indications for HBOT (13:48 / 11:58) HBOT for Lyme disease, vascular health, longevity, and more (18:51 / 17:01) HBOT for neurodegenerative disease (26:57 / 22:19) HBOT for recovery, anti-aging, and health optimization (34:34 / 29:57) Types of HBOT chambers (39:28 / 34:51) HBOT protocols for frequency, dose, and duration (49:18 / 44:40) HBOT and cognitive function (57:00 / 52:23) Safety and efficacy of HBOT chambers (1:08:55 / 1:04:03) HBOT and cancer treatment (1:12:52 / 1:08:15) Learn more at OnebaseHealth.com and get a 10% discount on chambers with the code MARK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on endothelial health with Dr. Michael Twyman. Learn more about Dr. Twyman at drtwyman.com and follow him on Instagram @drtwyman Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum.  Dietary cholesterol from saturated fat is often thought to be the cause of high LDL cholesterol and blocked arteries. But we now know from updated research that it’s much more complicated than that. Standard cholesterol testing is outdated because it doesn’t check for particle size and particle number, information that is needed to tell what’s really going on with your cholesterol. Statins are often prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol, but often do not address the root of the problem and can cause very uncomfortable side effects. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Elizabeth Boham, Ronald Krauss, and Aseem Malhotra about the true role of cholesterol and what is really behind heart disease. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Ronald Krauss is a Senior Scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, a Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and an Adjunct Professor of Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley. Dr. Krauss’s research aims to understand how to best prevent cardiovascular disease through early detection and management of its major risk factors: most notably, elevated levels of blood cholesterol and lipoproteins. He has published more than 450 research articles and reviews on metabolic, genetic, dietary, and drug effects on plasma lipoproteins and the risk of coronary artery disease, with more than 100,000 citations of this work. Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an NHS-trained consultant cardiologist and visiting Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine at the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Salvador, Brazil. He is a founding member of Action on Sugar. In 2015, he became the youngest member to be appointed to the board of trustees of UK health charity The King's Fund. He is a pioneer of the lifestyle medicine movement in the UK and in 2018 was ranked by software company Onalytica as the number one doctor in the world influencing obesity thinking. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs with your first order. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Ronald Krauss Dr. Aseem Malhotra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. Food is literally the most powerful medicine we have available to control our health. When we choose to eat quality foods, we gain a whole host of benefits. Our body gets the nutrients it actually needs to function well. We get more energy, our mood improves, we avoid a long list of adverse health effects, and we will overall just feel better. Yet, it can be surprisingly hard to know what to eat and what to avoid, especially with all of the overly processed, chemical-laden “food” in stores and restaurants. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I walk you through what foods and food ingredients are most damaging to your health. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York Strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to Butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is ultra-processed food? (5:26 / 3:08) “Good” vs. “bad” processed foods (6:48 / 4:30) 14 “foods” to avoid for better health  (11:24 / 9:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, Cozy Earth, and AirDoctor. It’s never too early to start protecting your brain, and with more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's—projected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050—this is something we should all contemplate more often. On today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Majid Fotuhi about the top actions we can take to prevent cognitive decline and optimize brain function. Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a neurologist with expertise in the fields of memory, concussion, and successful aging. Through his 30 years of teaching, clinical work, and neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Fotuhi has developed a multidisciplinary program for helping people of all ages improve their memory and attention. His innovative Brain Fitness Program addresses lifestyle factors and cognitive stimulation, and he has published the successful results of this program in several scientific journals and three books, including Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance. Dr. Fotuhi received his doctorate degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 1992 and his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School in 1997. He serves as an adjunct professor at George Washington University. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, Cozy Earth, and AirDoctor. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase on top of Essentia’s Huge Black Friday Sale! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter you can get the AirDoctor filter for $349. That’s $280 off the normal price. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The evolution of Dr. Fotuhi’s understanding of memory and brain health (7:34 / 5:41) Why Dr. Fotuhi started his own brain center (14:10 / 12:17) Incredible science to slow and prevent memory loss (19:07 / 17:14) The myth of diagnosis (23:03 / 21:10) Four ways to support the brain (30:03 / 26:10)  The connection between belly size and brain size (31:36 / 27:43) Common culprits of poor brain function (36:29 / 32:36 Reactions of Dr. Fotuhi’s colleagues to his work (47:07 / 43:14) Lifestyle practices for a healthy brain (54:17 / 50:24) Modifiable risk factors for brain dysfunction (1:00:14 / 56:24) Learn more at Drfotuhi.com and try the Brain Portfolio/Brain Fitness Calculator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Paleovalley.  Contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect the same results. Unlike men, women in their reproductive years have specific hormonal considerations, and their rise and fall throughout the month impact everything from energy to focus, mood, metabolism, and the ability to adapt to good-for-you stressors like exercise or fasting. Meanwhile, perimenopause and menopause pose a whole other list of considerations to keep women feeling well. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Sara Gottfried about why we need to prioritize teaching women about their hormones. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their hormonal health. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to tap into their bodies' innate healing abilities through her “5-Step Approach,” which uses fasting, personalized nutrition, stress management, chemical detoxification, and lifestyle changes to optimize health and slow the aging process. Dr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and Functional Medicine. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her three New York Times bestselling books include: The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book is called Women, Food, and Hormones. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Paleovalley. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. During the entire month of November, Bioptimizers is offering their biggest discount AND giving away amazing gifts with purchases. Just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman using code hyman10. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Mindy Pelz Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Sara Gottfried Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and LMNT. For nearly all of our history, humans consumed no grains, and our bodies are designed to work very well without them. Today, however, grain-based foods are by far the number one source of calories in the American diet. While whole grains can be a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, the toxic amounts we eat contribute to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Plus, most of the grains we eat—even whole wheat—are turned into flour products which have a higher glycemic index than table sugar. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about why grains are such a contentious food, how to tackle the pros and cons of whether it belongs in your diet, and which grains are actually okay to eat.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and LMNT. Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drmark and use code DRMARK at checkout. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): You don’t have to eat grains to be healthy (8:40 / 5:41) “Whole grain” is a marketing term (10:31 / 7:32) Why starch and sugar are essentially the same thing (11:22 / 8:23) You’re not eating the same grains your grandparents ate (11:58 / 8:59) Is oatmeal good for you? (14:22 / 11:23) Should everyone avoid gluten? (15:36 / 12:37) Not all grains are bad (20:02 / 17:03) Do we really have to give up bread? (21:09 / 18:10) What types of grains are okay and what should be avoided? (23:20 / 20:21) Who should avoid grains altogether? (24:59 / 22:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, Joovv, and Essentia. When you hear the term “hypnosis,” what immediately comes to mind? Is it a clock-swinging magician or a comedy hypnosis show? What most people don’t know about hypnotherapy is that it’s actually an accredited science with tremendous healing power.  On today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dr. David Spiegel, the world’s leading researcher and clinician in the field, is here to help us better understand the scientific power of hypnosis.  Dr. David Spiegel is the Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic faculty since 1975, and was Chair of the Stanford University Faculty Senate from 2010-2011. Educated at Harvard and Yale before coming to Stanford, he has written thirteen books, 404 scientific journal articles, and 170 book chapters. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the clinically-backed self-hypnosis app, Reveri. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, Joovv, and Essentia. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. During the entire month of November, Bioptimizers is offering their biggest discount AND amazing gifts with purchase. Just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman with code hyman10. Visit Joovv.com/FARMACY to take advantage of these unbeatable Black Friday deals. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! Sale ends 11/27. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s huge Black Friday sale! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Dr. Spiegel’s entry into hypnosis (4:57 / 2:33) What is hypnosis? (10:31 / 8:06) The history of hypnosis (12:42 / 10:18) How hypnosis works in the brain (18:17 / 15:53) Is everyone hypnotizable? (26:39 / 21:44) Hypnosis for pain control and insomnia (31:16 / 26:22) Hypnosis for stress management, trauma, and emotional health (39:26 / 34:31) Clinical vs self-hypnosis (45:21 / 40:27) The difference between hypnosis, meditation, and EMDR (54:31 / 49:36) Join the Reveri Community, learn about a discount and the scholarship program Reveri for Good, and explore Hypnosis for Habit Control. Learn more about Dr. Spiegel’s work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Paleovalley.  While the ketogenic diet is often thought of as a diet to help people lose weight, it has a much broader application with therapeutic benefits that help to reset metabolism and restore mitochondrial function.  Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet can be a potent tool in cancer treatment as well as in neurodegenerative disorders and mental illness. In today’s episode, I talk with Mark Sisson, Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Dr. Christopher Palmer, and Dr. Patrick Hanaway about how a ketogenic diet can be used as a treatment for serious health conditions. Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. The late Dr. Sarah Hallberg was a medical director at Virta Health, a fellow of the Aspen Institute’s Health Innovator Fellowship, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She was also the Medical Director and founder of the Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program at Indiana University Health Arnett and an adjunct professor of clinical medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 25 years, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education, conducted research, and worked with people who have treatment-resistant mental illnesses. Dr. Patrick Hanaway is a board-certified family physician and trained at Washington University. After 10 years as Chief Medical Officer at Genova Diagnostics, Dr. Hanaway became the Chief Medical Education Officer for the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2014, Dr. Hanaway was the founding Medical Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Paleovalley. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to take advantage of this deal. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Mark Sisson Dr. Sarah Hallberg Dr. Christopher Palmer Dr. Patrick Hanaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Essentia and Cozy Earth. Simply put, autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues rather than a foreign molecule like bacteria, and they are a huge problem both in this country and worldwide. You’re probably familiar with the most common autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis. But there are many more autoimmune diseases that affect the nervous system, joints and muscles, skin, endocrine gland, and heart. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about the main causes of autoimmune disease, the conventional medicine approach versus the Functional Medicine approach to treating autoimmune disease, and how to reverse the course of these devastating illnesses.  This episode is brought to you by Essentia and Cozy Earth. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase on top of Essentia’s huge Black Friday sale! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is autoimmunity, and what causes it? (6:14 / 4:25) A patient case I treated of a girl with autoimmune disease (8:51 / 7:04) A Functional Medicine approach to treating autoimmune disease (13:00 / 11:14) Strategies to reverse autoimmune disease (26:22 / 24:35) Mentioned in this episode The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet Diagnostic tests and biomarkers mentioned in this episode Celiac Gluten antibodies Anti-gliadin antibodies* Tissue transglutaminase antibodies* *IgA and IgG recommended for both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Joovv, and ARMRA. Mental health problems are the number one driver of indirect healthcare costs, loss of productivity, and diminished quality of life. Yet, we aren’t very successful at treating them with modern medicine.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I am excited to talk to Dr. Pamela Kryskow about the renaissance of psychedelic medicine and how these compounds are finally being recognized as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues like PTSD, depression, addiction, and more.    Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a medical doctor and the medical lead of the non-profit Roots To Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Programs, which treats people with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, and with end-of-life distress. She is a founding board member of the Psychedelic Association of Canada and the medical chair of the Vancouver Island University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychedelic Medicine-assisted Therapy. Her ongoing research includes psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, microdosing, front-line healthcare workers, and first responder's mental wellness. Prior to studying medicine, she was a City of Coquitlam Firefighter for eight years and a provincial forestry firefighter for four seasons.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Joovv, and ARMRA. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Visit Joovv.com/FARMACY to take advantage of these unbeatable Black Friday deals. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! Sale ends 11/27. Receive 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum. Go to tryarmra.com/MARK or enter MARK to get 15% off your first order. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The history and resurgence of psychedelic medicine (8:36 / 6:44) Effectiveness and cost savings of psychedelic therapy (10:00 / 8:07) Psilocybin and depression treatment (12:48 / 10:55) How psychedelics work in the brain (18:34 / 16:40) Pamela’s real-world experience providing psychedelic therapy (28:43 / 24:28) Microdosing psychedelics (43:40 / 39:25) Government regulation of psychedelic medicine in Canada (53:11 / 48:56) The future of psychedelic medicine (1:00:51 / 56:37) Learn more at rootstothrive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Beekeepers.  Processed foods and takeout have become staples in our modern diets, despite these foods often driving inflammation and degrading our health. The good news is that cooking real food and meal planning can actually be easier and cheaper in the long run. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Jill Shah, Vani Hari, and Shawn Stevenson about rethinking and reframing our food choices. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. He hosts the biggest health podcast in Europe, Feel Better, Live More, which Apple has announced as one of the most downloaded new podcasts of the past year. His first book, How to Make Disease Disappear, is an international bestseller. Jill Shah is the president of the Shah Family Foundation, which supports innovative and transformative work where education, healthcare, and community intersect in the city of Boston. The foundation’s primary work and support is centered on Boston’s schools and community organizations, with the goal of broadly sharing the programs and solutions that prove successful. Vani Hari is the revolutionary food activist behind foodbabe.com, cofounder of organic food brand Truvani, and New York Times bestselling author of The Food Babe Way and Feeding You Lies. She has led campaigns against food giants like Kraft, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, and General Mills that attracted more than 500,000 signatures and led to the removal of several controversial ingredients used by these companies. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number one health podcast in the US with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Beekeeper’s. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get Beekeeper’s Naturals’ exclusive offer of 20% off sitewide. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Jill Shah Vani Hari Shawn Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Essentia and Cozy Earth. Conventional medicine often fails us when it comes to hormonal imbalances. Hormones aren’t commonly tested, and many of the symptoms of imbalance are written off to aging and never addressed. Our hormones are like a symphony, with each one acting as a specialized instrument to keep our bodies in tune. Unbalanced hormones can lead to impaired mood, poor sleep, memory difficulties, sexual problems, and more. Get your hormones back in balance, and these problems usually disappear. In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into male and female sex hormones. I discuss what you should measure to understand your hormonal health in a whole new way, the difference between conventional and optimal lab ranges, and much more.  You can test your hormonal health with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes over 100+ lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function at functionhealth.com. This episode is brought to you by Essentia and Cozy Earth. Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s huge Black Friday sale! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Male sex hormones (6:40 / 4:37) How testosterone affects your health (7:48 / 5:43) Optimizing sex hormones through diet and lifestyle (9:50 / 7:45) Understanding the difference between normal and optimal hormone levels (11:20 / 9:15) Female sex hormones (15:17 / 13:12) Causes and symptoms of estrogen dominance (17:20 / 15:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Mitopure, and Thrive Market. The world is facing several big challenges today—the climate crisis, food insecurity, racial injustice, the rise of AI, and insufficient access to healthcare, to name just a few.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I am excited to talk to Dr. Rajiv Shah about how large-scale change really happens, the success and lessons he has learned throughout his career, and why we need big bets—large, bold actions—in order to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Dr. Rajiv Shah serves as president of the Rockefeller Foundation, a global institution with a mission to promote the well-being of humanity around the world. With a century-long track record of leveraging science, technology, and innovation, The Foundation is pioneering new ways to enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. Dr. Shah is a graduate of the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and the Wharton School. He has received several honorary degrees, the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award, and the US Global Leadership Award. He is married to Shivam Mallick Shah, and they have three children. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, Mitopure, and Thrive Market. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Get 20% off your first month of your Pendulum subscription with code HYMAN. Head to Pendulumlife.com to check it out. Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off of Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift of up to $60. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Rajiv was inspired by Nelson Mandela in his youth (5:25 / 3:41) The first crisis Rajiv dealt with as the head of USAID (9:05 / 7:21) Tackling the chronic disease epidemic with food as medicine (14:54 / 13:09) Addressing rising obesity rates in America (32:31 / 27:52) The importance of believing change is possible (42:33 / 37:54) What makes the standard American diet so unhealthy? (48:42 /  Investing in weight-loss drugs vs quality food (49:26 / 44:03) The importance of finding the right partners to make meaningful change (52:13 / 47:35) Finding happiness through service to others (56:02 / 51:25) Rajiv’s next big bets (1:04:14 / 59:40) Get a copy of Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and AquaTru.  Our circadian rhythm is our body’s innate clock that tells us when to wake up and when to go to sleep. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle can really throw off this clock and the consequences are steep, resulting in poor sleep, or worse yet, reduced sleep that carries over to every aspect of our lives. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Todd LePine, Andrew Huberman, and Roger Seheult about why your circadian rhythm matters, how to start your day off right, and ways to reprogram your body clock. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets. Dr. Roger Seheult is currently an associate clinical professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, and an assistant clinical professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. Dr. Seheult is quadruple board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical-care medicine, and sleep medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also the cofounder of MedCram, an online medical education company that helps healthcare professionals and laypeople understand medical topics clearly. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and AquaTru. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. You can get AquaTru right now for $249. That's $100 off. Head over to drhyman.com/filter to get yours today! Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Todd LePine Andrew Huberman Dr. Roger Seheult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. In today’s world, we are seeing an epidemic of ADHD, along with depression, anxiety, dementia, autism, and more. These are systemic disorders where the body affects the brain. Yes, there’s a mind-body connection, but there’s also a body-mind connection. And everybody is different. ADHD is just a name we give to people who share a collection of symptoms: They can’t focus or pay attention, they’re inattentive, and they are hyperactive. These are symptoms. But what are the causes? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about what causes ADHD, why it’s so prevalent, and my top strategies to address it. I also share a case study of a patient I treated for ADHD. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Everything we do affects the brain (4:39 / 2:39) A case study of a patient I treated who had an ADHD diagnosis (8:18 / 6:16) Getting to the root cause of disease (13:26 / 11:24) Nutritional deficiencies and ADHD (14:13 / 12:11) Immune and inflammatory imbalances in ADHD (17:07 / 15:05) Food sensitivity, gluten intolerance, and ADHD (17:43 / 15:41) Digestive imbalance and ADHD (18:41 / 16:39) Detoxification imbalance and ADHD (19:12 / 17:10) My 7 strategies to address ADHD and broken brains (24:26 / 24:24) Mentioned in this episode The UltraMind Solution Clayton’s handwriting Function Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Zero Acre, and Pendulum. The rise of social media has revolutionized the way we connect, share information, and interact with one another. While it has undoubtedly brought numerous benefits, there is growing concern about its impact on our mental health.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Tobias Rose-Stockwell about how the internet has broken our brains, what we can do to fix it, and how to navigate this complex digital landscape.  Tobias Rose-Stockwell is a writer, designer, and media researcher whose work has been featured in major outlets such as The Atlantic, WIRED, NPR, the BBC, CNN, and many others. His research has been cited in the adoption of key interventions to reduce toxicity and polarization within leading tech platforms. He previously led humanitarian projects in Southeast Asia focused on civil war reconstruction efforts, work for which he was honored with an award from the 14th Dalai Lama. He lives in New York with his cat Waffles. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Zero Acre, and Pendulum. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. During the entire month of November, Bioptimizers is offering their biggest discount you can get AND amazing gifts with purchase. Just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman with code hyman10. Zero Acre Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil. Go to zeroacre.com/MARK or use code MARK to redeem an exclusive offer. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN. Head to Pendulumlife.com to check it out. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The superpower that social media has provided to us (5:55 / 4:21) How our traditional knowledge systems have been deconstructed (7:39 / 5:15) The challenges of uncovering what is true (12:43 / 10:18) How Tobais’s time in Cambodia led him to this work (15:05 / 12:42) The harms of social media (26:57 / 22:36) Historical media disruptions (32:57 / 28:37) The dangers of misinformation (35:27 / 31:06) Challenges and opportunities around AI (42:09 / 37:58) How governments and platforms can reduce the harms of social media (55:10 / 50:59) Individual actions to improve the impact of social media (1:02:30 / 58:09) Get a copy of Outrage Machine: How Tech Amplifies Discontent, Disrupts Democracy―And What We Can Do About It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on menopause and hormone replacement therapy with Dr. Joel Evans. To learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine, sign up for IFM’s newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/. Learn more about Dr. Joel Evans here: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelevans/ https://www.facebook.com/drjoelevans https://twitter.com/jevansmd https://cmbm.org/team/team-member/joel-evans/ Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Cozy Earth.  Histamine is a common term when discussing allergies, but there is really so much more to it. Histamine is both made by the body and found in food. It has a key function in digestion and also acts as a neurotransmitter. People who have more histamine in their bodies than they can break down may experience a variety of symptoms including hives, heart palpitations, migraines, fluid retention, runny nose, and more. Often, histamine intolerance can be traced back to gut dysbiosis and mast cell activation syndrome. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. Leo Galland, and Lisa Dreher about how histamine plays a role in sleep, digestion, allergies, skin conditions, and so much more. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. Leo Galland is a board-certified internist, an international bestselling author, and one of the founders of Functional Medicine. Since the onset of the pandemic, he has devoted most of his time to research on Covid-19 and to the education of other health practitioners in understanding the biology of the disease. His latest publication, Long Covid: Prevention and Treatment, is available on his website. Lisa Dreher is a registered dietitian who got her undergraduate nutrition degree at the Rochester Institute of Technology and completed a dietetic internship through Cornell University. Lisa first worked in the acute care hospital setting and became a clinical nutrition specialist working in pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. At the same time, she pursued her master’s degree in nutrition and integrative health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and started practicing integrative and functional nutrition in private practice before joining The UltraWellness Center in 2015. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Cozy Earth. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Todd LePine (histamine intolerance) Dr. Leo Galland Dr. Todd LePine (ending migraines) Lisa Dreher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. Do you experience cravings for sugar and refined carbs? Do you regularly feel tired or sluggish or experience brain fog? Do you have joint pain, muscle aches, bloating, gas, sinus problems, skin problems, anxiety, depression or insomnia, or simply put, do you “feel like crap?” Most people, at some point in their lives, have experienced what I call FLC Syndrome—this is when you Feel Like Crap. Yet most people have no idea what causes it or how to fix it. The good news is that most of us are only a few days away from feeling well, ending sugar and carb cravings, and having control over our bodies.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about how to activate your body’s extraordinary healing and reparative systems with my 10-Day Detox Diet. The 10-Day Detox addresses foundational gaps missing in our modern diet, supplements that support our natural detoxification systems, minerals and amino acids that promote relaxation and deep rest, and a dietary protocol that works by taking out the wrong foods and focusing on the right foods to transform your body in just a few days.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Do you have FLC Syndrome? (2:41 / 1:07)  The first pillar of the 10-Day Detox: Food (6:02 / 4:26)  The second pillar of the 10-Day Detox: Daily Habits (9:44 / 8:12)   The third pillar of the 10-Day Detox: Supplemental Support (12:31 / 10:59) What to eat and what to avoid during your 10-Day Detox (15:29 / 12:49)  Transitioning off the 10-Day Detox (22:28 / 20:54)  Mentioned in this episode 10-Day Detox PDF (includes the medical symptom questionnaire) The 10-Day Detox book The 10-Day Detox Cookbook What to Eat/What to Avoid during your 10-Day Detox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AlgaeCal. We live in a country that claims to be based on science, goodwill, and policies intended to help people. But these things are often heavily influenced and manipulated by industry, particularly Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, which have corrupted many institutions, politicians, professional associations, and research entities.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Marianne Willamson, candidate for President in 2024 and a good friend of mine, about her vision for how we can change our food system, economy, environment, and public health outcomes for the better. Marianne Williamson is a political activist, author, non-denominational spiritual lecturer and New York Times bestselling author. Her career began in the 1980s when she became deeply involved with HIV/AIDS activism. A long-time champion for the LGBTQ+ community, she founded Project Angel Food to deliver meals to the homebound unable to shop or cook for themselves. To date, the charitable organization has served over 16 million meals. She also founded the LA Center for Living, the Manhattan Center for Living, and cofounded The Peace Alliance. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AlgaeCal. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Get 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more. Right now, you can get 10% off AlgaeCal calcium supplements when you go to algaecal.com/markhyman and use coupon code MARKHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Marianne’s view of the most important change needed in America (6:11 / 4:16) The power of political parties (14:21 / 12:00)  Why Americans have disengaged from politics (17:08 / 15:37)  The root cause of chronic disease in America (19:09 / 18:04) Why Marianne is only running for one term as president (31:09 / 26:55)  Transforming America’s food system (33:00 / 29:19) Fixing America’s broken healthcare system (44:35 / 40:33)  Addressing climate issues (51:35 / 47:29)   Marianne’s hope and vision for the future (1:04:21 / 1:00)  Healing our divisive culture war (1:07:44 / 1:03:40)  Mentioned in this episode Rumi’s Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing Learn more about Marianne’s vision at marianne2024.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, LMNT, and Zero Acre.  The daily activities of life revolve around our brain, and yet it is so easy to forget to prioritize the things we need to do in order for it to thrive. Our modern lifestyle can have many harmful effects on the brain, but it is possible to learn how to minimize the insults and get started on the path to better brain health. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Dale Bredesen, Jim Kwik, and Dr. Daniel Amen about why it’s important to pay attention to your brain health and how to optimize your brain function. Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and his latest book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words. Jim Kwik is the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For over two decades he has served as the brain coach to many of the world’s leading C-suite executives and celebrities. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Jim created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true brainpower to learn faster and perform smarter. Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, twelve-time New York Times bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, with ten US locations. Dr. Amen is the author of many books including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, as well as The End of Mental Illness, Memory Rescue, Healing ADD, and Your Brain Is Always Listening. His new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type, is now available. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, LMNT, and Zero Acre. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For a limited time, Joovv is offering all my listeners an exclusive discount of $50 off their first order. Just go Joovv.com/FARMACY and apply my code FARMACY. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Zero Acre Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil. Go to zeroacre.com/MARK or use code MARK to redeem an exclusive offer. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Dale Bredesen Jim Kwik Dr. Daniel Amen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and BiOptimizers. We’re told that milk is a perfect food that we should drink daily—three glasses to be exact—in spite of a large (and growing) body of research showing its lack of benefits and awful side effects. Even though cow’s milk today contains dozens of reproductive hormones, allergenic proteins, antibiotics, and growth factors, some of which are known to promote cancer, the dairy industry wants us to believe that their cows are happily producing milk and grazing through green pastures. For the most part, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about common dairy myths, why it is such a contentious food, how to tackle the pros and cons of whether it belongs in your diet, and which dairy is actually okay to eat.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and BiOptimizers.  Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. If you want to tackle an overlooked root cause of stress, go to magbreakthrough.com/hyman and get 10% off of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough with promo code hyman10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How the dairy industry drives headlines claiming milk is good for us (4:45 / 1:34) Why we don’t need milk for strong bones (7:55 / 5:58)  Milk is a lousy source of calcium (9:25 / 7:32) Alternate sources of calcium (11:10 / 9:14)  Milk increases your risk for cancer (12:50 / 10:56) Dairy fat is not the problem (14:26 / 12:30) Is butter bad for you? (15:08 / 14:18)  My recommendations for eating dairy (17:31 / 15:36)  What should you look for when buying a dairy product? (20:47 /17:20)  Mentioned in this episode Milk and Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Kettle & Fire, HigherDOSE, and AlgaeCal. Skeletal muscle is a widely overlooked part of our metabolic health. One of the most important factors for how much muscle we create and retain is our protein intake, which has become a divisive topic in the nutrition world and one still hotly debated in some dietary camps. My guest on today’s podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is the perfect person to sort through the facts about skeletal muscle and how to consume protein for optimal impact.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board-certified in family medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, Ph.D., over the course of two decades to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Kettle & Fire, HigherDOSE, and AlgaeCal. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head over to kettleandfire.com/Hyman today to see all of their products and use code HYMAN to save 20% off your entire order. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout or just go to HigherDOSE.com/hyman to save 15% off site-wide. Right now, you can get 10% off AlgaeCal calcium supplements when you go to algaecal.com/markhyman and use coupon code MARKHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why America’s obesity crisis is really a muscle crisis (4:01 / 2:40) How skeletal muscle has been overlooked in medicine (6:42 / 5:05)  What muscle does and why it’s so critical (10:11 / 8:22)  Muscle loss and aging (16:19 / 15:46)  There’s no such thing as a healthy sedentary person (18:49 / 17:29)  Prioritizing dietary protein to improve your health and body composition (27:49 / 25:26)   How much protein and what types should we eat? (32:06 / 28:50)  Can you be a healthy vegan, and is meat good or bad for us? (43:09 / 40:00)  Protein intake as you age (50:38 / 47:10)  The best types of exercise to build muscle (1:05:59 / 1:02:18)  Learn more at drgabriellelyon.com. Get a copy of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ARMRA, ButcherBox, and AG1.  Gut health is not just about feeling your best. Your gut is the epicenter of your body and governs immune function, hormones, and nutrient absorption. Yet a whopping 74 percent of Americans claim they live with daily digestive discomfort, including suffering from constipation, which isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s a sign that something is wrong in the gut. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Mark Pimentel about the root causes of constipation problems and how to feel better and rebalance your gut. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in family medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine practitioner. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health, a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017. Dr. Mark Pimentel is a professor of medicine and gastroenterology through the Geffen School of Medicine and an associate professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel has over 150 publications in many high-profile journals, and he is the author of the book The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO, and Low-Fermentation Eating. This episode is brought to you by ARMRA, ButcherBox, and AG1. Receive 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum. Go to tryarmra.com/MARK or enter MARK to get 15% off your first order. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: What Is Your Constipation Telling You About Your Overall Health And How To Fix It IBS: It’s Not In Your Head—Advances In Diagnosing And Treating, Bloating And Tummy Troubles 3 Things That Destroy Your Gut Health Fungus Among Us: Diagnosing And Treating Yeast Problems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Joovv and AG1. Metabolic dysfunction is the largest health crisis facing the world today and our greatest limitation on longevity. An estimated 93% of Americans are in poor metabolic health and an estimated 88 million—more than a third of the adult population in the United States—have prediabetes. Of those, more than 84% have no idea they have a blood sugar problem, and yet up to 70% will develop diabetes within 10 years.  In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into metabolic health. I discuss what you should measure to understand your metabolic health in a whole new way, the difference between conventional and optimal lab ranges, and much more.  You can test your metabolic wellness with Function Health, a company I co-founded. It has been a lifelong dream for me. Function is the first-ever membership that includes over 100 lab tests and personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. Join Function by securing your spot on the waitlist at functionhealth.com to get access.  This episode is brought to you by Joovv and AG1. For a limited time, Joovv is offering all my listeners an exclusive discount of $50 off their first order. Just go to Joovv.com/FARMACY and apply my code FARMACY. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What factors create poor metabolic health? (6:36 / 4:18) The importance of measuring insulin levels (7:22 / 5:42)  The difference between normal and optimal lab ranges (9:38 / 7:26)  Measuring and understanding your A1C levels (11:25 / 9:16) Why you should measure uric acid and leptin (14:19 / 12:12) Cholesterol testing beyond the standard lipid panel (16:04 / 13:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Kettle & Fire, and Sensate. Research has shown that the simple habit of sitting down for a meal with loved ones on a consistent basis can directly improve our food choices, reduce the negative effects of stress, and even improve our body composition. It’s not just what we eat, but how we eat, and with whom we’re eating that can make all the difference in the world.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to my good friend, Shawn Stevenson, about why family meals are now on the “endangered” list, what we can do to bring them back, and the power of food to bring families and communities together. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Kettle & Fire, and Sensate. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Get 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Head over to kettleandfire.com/hyman today to see all of their products and use code HYMAN to save 20% off your entire order. Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How our social connections determine our health (4:17 / 2:44) Research findings on families who eat together (10:16 / 5:53)  How culture influences our cravings and choices (17:15 / 15:11)  The prevalance of ultra-processed food in children’s diets (24:15 / 22:37)   The disconnect in understanding how food affects our biology (32:03 / 28:20)  Shawn’s journey away from primarily eating fast food and ultra-processed food (36:52 / 33:51)  Research findings about eating alone (53:39 / 49:15)  Environmental toxins in popular cookware and safer cookware options (56:18 / 52:20)  How to implement family meals (1:03:25 / 59:20)  Defining family beyond the traditional nuclear family (1:10:31 / 1:05:30)  Get a copy of Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Health, Happiness, and Connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeepers, and Cozy Earth.  Inflammation is our body’s natural defense system and can be a good thing. However, when your immune system shifts out of balance, inflammation can run rampant—leading to every one of the major chronic diseases of aging: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, and more.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Shilpa Ravella, Dr. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, and Dhru Purohit about why chronic inflammation is a precursor to disease and how we can live a more anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Dr. Shilpa Ravella is a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. She is the author of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease, which investigates inflammation, the hidden force at the heart of modern disease. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Slate, Discover, and USA Today, among other publications. Dr. Rupa Marya is an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she practices and teaches internal medicine. Her research examines the health impacts of social systems from agriculture to policing. She is a cofounder of the Do No Harm Coalition, a collective of health workers committed to addressing disease through structural change.  Raj Patel is a research professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, a professor in the university’s Department of Nutrition, and a research associate at Rhodes University, South Africa. He serves on the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems and has advised governments on the causes of and solutions to crises of sustainability worldwide. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeepers, and Cozy Earth. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get Beekeeper’s Naturals' exclusive offer of 20% off sitewide. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Shilpa Ravella Dr. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel Dhru Purohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. You may be surprised to learn that your lifestyle and food choices are much better indicators of your health and weight than your genes. While it is true that some genes can predispose you to obesity, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease, predisposition is not predestination. In fact, 90 percent of our current health is controlled by the environment in which we bathe our genes—the food we eat, our exercise regimen, our resilience in the face of stress, and our exposure to environmental toxins.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about how your diet and lifestyle influence your genes and my top strategies for weight loss and optimal health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels.  Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): So much of what we think might be genetic is actually environmental (2:34 / 1:00)   What determines your phenotype? (5:35 / 3:52)  Research looking at genes and obesity (6:58 /  4:58)  Learnings from the Pima Indian population (9:34 / 7:48)  Dealing with food and sugar addiction (13:16 / 10:53)  There’s no one-size-fits-all diet (15:39 / 13:40)  Seven ways to simplify weight loss (18:40 / 16:49)  Mentioned in this episode The Blood Sugar Solution  10-Day Detox Diet  Function Health Free Sleep Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Mitopure, and AlgaeCal. Loss is something we all have to deal with. But few of us are taught how to heal from these difficult experiences—a divorce, an accident, a miscarriage, a cancer diagnosis, losing the love of your life, or the death of a loved one.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk with my good friend, Kris Carr, about some of the greatest lessons she has learned through her own grief, and how even the most difficult losses can reveal a roadmap to our next chapter of fully living.  Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She’s been called a “force of nature” by O magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group of the most influential thought leaders today. Other media appearances include Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She and her work have been featured in Glamour, Prevention, Scientific American, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and other national publications. Kris has helped millions of people take charge of their health and live like they mean it through her award-winning blog, books, online courses, and membership communities.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Mitopure, and AlgaeCal. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to Butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Right now, you can get 10% off AlgaeCal calcium supplements when you go to algaecal.com/markhyman and use coupon code MARKHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The importance of getting curious about your emotions (5:51 / 3:41)  The moment that Kris decided to learn about grief (7:37 /  5:40)  My recent experience with loss and grief (10:30 / 8:31) Normalizing our experiences with grief (13:01 / 10:48)  Embracing difficult emotions (19:48 / 16:50)  Diseases of despair and how emotion manifests in the body (28:19 / 24:38)  Prioritizing joy in the midst of loss and grief (38:57 / 34:50)  Practical ways to navigate grief (43:24 / 42:27)  Sharing our experiences with others (57:00 / 52:53) The message Kris received from her father after his death (1:00:07 / 56:25)  Get a copy of I'm Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this episode, you’ll hear our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on stress and supplements with Dr. Melinda Ring.  Dr. Ring takes us on a journey to show us how our body responds to stress, what it can do naturally, and the circumstances where it may need additional support while responding to stress. She shares the environmental and lifestyle factors that can disrupt our internal stress monitor and the symptoms that can result from stress overload. Access Dr. Ring's Deep Dive Slides here.  View Dr. Ring's Ted Talk here.  Follow Dr. Ring on Instagram @drmelindaring.  To learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine, sign up for IFM’s newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you? Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by. Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum.  Up to 90 percent of the population have an inadequate intake of vitamin D and around 40 percent are deficient. Vitamin D, which works closely with magnesium, is a steroid hormone and is critical for proper immune function. It also helps support healthy inflammation levels and is important for supporting bone health, improving mood, reducing cancer risk, and reducing the severity of illnesses, including respiratory illnesses. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Max Lugavere about why your vitamin D level matters and how to increase it. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a number one iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook, Genius Kitchen, just hit the shelves. Max appears regularly on The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast and has been featured on NBC’s Nightly News and The Today Show and in the New York Times and People magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN. Head to pendulumlife.com to check it out. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Do You Need to Take Vitamin D? Supplements: Useful or Useless? How to Fix Your Brain and Live a Genius Life Underweight, Overtired, and Malnourished: How to Get Your Health Back on Track Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Cozy Earth, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. An all-too-large percentage of the population suffers from poor sleep, achy joints, feelings of fatigue, brain fog, and what I call FLC (“feel like crap”) syndrome. This epidemic has a number of factors, most of which are caused by our modern lifestyles and diets. But one of the major factors of such dysfunction is poor mitochondrial health. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive deep into our mitochondria—what it is, why it's so important, and what you can do to support your mitochondrial health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Cozy Earth, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are mitochondria? (3:50 / 2:16)  Causes of mitochondrial damage (5:59 / 4:10)   Four nonnegotiables to mitochondrial health (7:40 / 6:06)  Five ways to fuel your mitochondria (12:43 / 10:22)  Mentioned in this episode DrHyman.com blogs on mitochondria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Sunlighten, and ARMRA. An estimated 70 million people in the United States are affected by IBS, SIBO, or another disease linked to digestive health, and 74% of Americans say they live with symptoms of digestive discomfort.  Today, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Mark Pimentel about getting to the root cause of IBS and SIBO, how to properly diagnose and treat it, and strategies to improve your overall gut health. Dr. Mark Pimentel is a Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology through the Geffen School of Medicine and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel has over 150 publications in many high-profile journals, and he is the author of the book, The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO, and Low-Fermentation Eating. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Sunlighten, and ARMRA. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. This month only, get a FREE bottle of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Save up to $600 on your purchase of a Sunlighten sauna at sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save. Receive 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum. Go to tryarmra.com/MARK or enter MARK to get 15% off your first order. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are IBS and SIBO and how are they different? (6:12 / 3:31) Food poisoning as the root cause of gut symptoms (9:49 / 8:05)  Fungal overgrowth, or SIFO (16:00 / 12:34)  Testing and treating various types of IBS (19:18 / 16:22)  Low-fermentation eating (26:26 / 22:01) When probiotics worsen IBS (37:20 / 34:07)  Intestinal methane overgrowth (40:08 /  36:00)  The gut-brain connection (43:45 / 39:17) PCOS and gut issues (48:29 / 44:08)   Mentioned in this episode ibssmart.com triosmartbreath.com PubMed Research Papers Get a copy of The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO, and Low-Fermentation Eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask A Doctor Anything episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein.  Epigenetics is the study of how our environment and behavior can influence which of our genes are turned on or off. That’s right—we’re born with many different genes, but that does not mean they are all active. Genes can be activated or silenced from so many different things, like what you eat, how you move, and how you restore your system. Your thoughts, feelings, and social connections even regulate your genes too. You can turn on genes that create health or disease or weight gain or weight loss. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Jeff Bland, Bruce Lipton, and Todd LePine about how environmental and lifestyle factors are significant determining factors of your health. Dr. Jeff Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations—the immune system. Through Big Bold Health, Jeff is advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods. Jeff’s career in health spans more than 40 years. A nutritional biochemist by training, he began in academia as a university professor. Jeff then spent three decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other pioneers. Dr. Bruce Lipton is a stem cell biologist and author of the bestselling books The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, and The Honeymoon Effect. Dr. Lipton is the recipient of the prestigious Japanese Goi Peace Award and has been listed in “the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People” by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine for the last 13 years. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Jeff Bland Dr. Bruce Lipton Dr. Todd LePine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. While anti-meat advocates and scientists have tried to scare Americans by linking meat to everything from cancer to heart disease, diabetes, and even obesity, research actually shows meat is a nutrient-dense food that can help prevent disease and nutritional deficiencies when you eat it with plenty of plants and vegetables (and not as part of the typical Western diet and lifestyle). That doesn’t mean there isn’t a dark side to eating meat, but there are good scientific and health-minded reasons to eat high-quality, organic, grass-fed, sustainably raised meat as part of an overall healthy diet. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss why meat is such a contentious food, whether meat really contributes to global warming, and how to make the most informed decision about purchasing and eating meat.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Commonly held myths about meat (2:49 / 0:48) Meat is the single best source of protein for humans (7:29 / 4:46) How much saturated fat is “healthy”? (12:57 / 10:45) Meat is a nutritional powerhouse (14:35 / 11:50) Grass-fed and regenerative meat is better (15:23 / 12:38) Most of your plate should still be plants (16:24 / 13:38) How you cook meat matters (18:45 / 16:00)  Does meat contribute to global warming? (19:17 / 16:30)   What to look for when buying meat (22:21 / 19:35) What types of meat to eat and avoid (23:25 / 20:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Kettle & Fire, LMNT, and Cozy Earth. Recent technological advances are completely changing the way we understand the body. Revolutions are happening on multiple levels–the “omics” revolution, the digitization of data, and the systems biology medicine movement. Today, I’m excited to talk to Drs. Leroy Hood and Nathan Price about the future of personalized healthcare through scientific wellness. Dr. Leroy Hood is the CEO and founder of Phenome Health, a non-profit organization developing a project called Human Phenome Initiative (HPI), based on the science of wellness, which will sequence the genes and generate the longitudinal phenomes of one million people over 10 years. He has co-founded 17 biotech companies. His many national and international awards include the Lasker Prize, the Kyoto Prize, and the National Medal of Science. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer/Professor at the Institute of Systems Biology in Seattle. Dr. Nathan Price is the Chief Scientific Officer of Thorne HealthTech and author of The Age of Scientific Wellness. In 2019, he was named one of the 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine by the National Academy of Medicine, and in 2021 he was appointed to the Board on Life Sciences of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He is Affiliate Faculty at the University of Washington in Bioengineering and Computer Science and Engineering. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Kettle & Fire, LMNT, and Cozy Earth. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Head over to kettleandfire.com/Hyman today to see all of their products and use code HYMAN to save 20% off your entire order. LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/hyman. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets at cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Systems biology and scientific wellness (5:41 / 4:25)  Three components of the human phenome (20:07 / 18:30)  How big-data analytics and AI can be used to optimize health (24:30 / 22:30) The majority of health and wellness happens outside the doctor’s office (41:28 / 37:47) Educating the public about the future of medicine (43:23 / 39:21)  Training AI machine learning models (52:47 / 49:11) Drs. Hood and Price’s daily health routines (1:13:49 / 1:10:12)  Get a copy of The Age of Scientific Wellness: Why the Future of Medicine Is Personalized, Predictive, Data-Rich, and in Your Hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by AG1, AirDoctor, HigherDOSE, and Super Simple Protein.  So many people are plagued every day with uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and pain that often reduce quality of life or derail daily activities. Thankfully, emerging research has helped identify the real underlying issues of digestive conditions, which means we are developing an understanding of how to actually treat—and fix—gut dysfunction. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about the importance of a healthy gut and how to treat common symptoms like bloating, malnutrition, dysbiosis, and more. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by AG1, AirDoctor, HigherDOSE, and Super Simple Protein. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. I’ve teamed up with the makers of AirDoctor to give my listeners the best deal yet on this amazing filtration system. Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter you can get the AirDoctor filter for $329. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout or just go to higherdose.com/hyman to save 15% site-wide. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: 3 Things That Destroy Your Gut Health Underweight, Overtired, and Malnourished: How To Get Your Health Back On Track Why Gut Issues Are On The Rise And How To Fix It Bloating: Getting Rid Of Your Food Baby With Functional Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, BiOptimizers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Doctors often order lab tests based on specific concerns, which means potential issues from hormone imbalances to nutrient deficiencies can be overlooked. Routine physicals may not capture the full picture, leaving gaps in our understanding of heart disease, cancer, and more. Standard lab tests at a doctor's office aren't comprehensive enough. However, with robust, routine lab testing and personalized insights from top medical experts, we can finally understand and manage our health. This proactive approach represents the future of your healthcare. I co-founded Function Health alongside Pranitha Patil and others. I was excited to sit down with her for this episode. Our mission is to empower people to live 100 healthy years. In our conversation, we dive deep into the importance of individualized health information, exploring topics like comprehensive cardiovascular, autoimmunity, thyroid testing, and much more. Pranitha made a bold move, leaving Harvard University's graduate school early to build Function Health. Her extensive background at Accenture saw her working closely with the largest hospital systems and health insurance providers, where she witnessed the problems with healthcare from the inside. More personally, Pranitha's own health challenges inspired her to prioritize giving people the power to own their health. Function is the first-ever membership offering access to over 100+ lab tests. It provides personalized insights from globally renowned doctors based on your results. You can join Function by securing your spot on the waitlist at functionhealth.com, to get access within a few weeks. Join Function now! This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, BiOptimizers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein at drhyman.com/protein and use code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Pranitha’s personal health journey (3:46 / 1:06) Optimizing your health with personalized data (8:30 / 5:58) Why normal biomarkers are not necessarily optimal (22:46 / 20:14) Comprehensive cardiovascular testing (32:50 / 29:38) Comprehensive thyroid testing (44:57 / 41:45) The prevalence of autoimmune disease and related testing (49:31 / 46:19) Women’s and men’s health testing at every stage of life (52:15 / 49:03) How I manage stress (59:04 / 56:29) Testing to assess immune and pancreatic function (1:01:51 / 58:39) Nutritional, liver, kidney, and other testing offered by Function Health (1:03:44 / 1:00:30) Correction: This episode mentions a book by Drs. Leroy Hood and Nathan Price. The title of that book is The Age of Scientific Wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, BiOptimizers, and Levels. Most of us are faced with endless pressures of work and family and a relentless barrage of tasks, to-dos, and requests, all while trying to manage our health, nutrition, and sleep. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, and burnt out. Feeling like crap has become pervasive in our society. In fact, in 2019, the World Health Organization added “burnout” as a diagnosable medical condition.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Neha Sangwan about how to recover from any stage of burnout and build a life founded on a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, the CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, and an international speaker and corporate communication expert. Her private practice and corporate consulting focus on empowering individuals, organizational leaders, and their teams with the tools for clear, effective communication. She addresses the root causes of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and burnout. She is also the author of, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged At Work and In Life. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, BiOptimizers, and Levels. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN at Pendulumlife.com. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Defining burnout and what causes it (5:35 / 3:38)  Three levels of burnout (11:38 / 9:42)  Exercises to asses areas of burnout in your life (14:31 / 12:35) My personal experience with burnout (28:05 / 23:58)  Recovering from burnout (40:42 / 36:11)  Getting out of acute burnout (45:13 / 40:49)  Setting healthy boundaries to prevent and recover from burnout (48:14 / 43:43)  Overcoming mind traps that keep us stuck in burnout (57:17 / 52:56)  How Dr. Sangwan stays fully charged and avoids burnout (1:03:32 / 59:12)  Check out the free burnout assessment tool at intuitiveintelligenceinc.com/burnout-rx. Get a copy of Dr. Sangwan’s book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, Beekeepers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  Blood pressure is one of the key markers of metabolic health, yet high blood pressure is very common—and the numbers are growing. Moreover, 93 percent of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. In fact, high blood pressure is often called a silent killer as it can lead to conditions such as heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke, and many people don’t even know they have it. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. George Papanicolaou and Dr. Cindy Geyer about the seriousness of high blood pressure, the misconceptions around salt intake and blood pressure, what foods and supplements support healthy blood pressure, and overall metabolic health. Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in family medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency, he joined the Indian Health Service. He worked on the Navajo reservation for four years at the Chinle Comprehensive Medical Facility, where he served as the Outpatient Department Coordinator. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health, a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her bachelor of science and her doctor of medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, Beekeepers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code HYMAN to get Beekeeper’s Naturals' exclusive offer of 20% off sitewide. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Dr. George Papanicolaou Dr. Cindy Geyer Dr. Mark Hyman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. The food industry wants us to believe that cooking is difficult, time-consuming, inconvenient, and expensive. And knowing we all have busy lives, fast food manufacturers and grocers lure us into convenient, heavily processed meals that take a toll on our waistline, our overall health, and, believe it or not, our budget. Today, over 50 percent of meals are consumed outside the home. We’ve raised several generations of Americans who don’t know how to cook. And it’s killing us. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss how to reconnect with your kitchen and just how inexpensive eating healthy and preparing your own food can be.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For a limited time, get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions apply). Go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Challenges to eating healthy (2:58 / 1:28) The expensive cost of cheap food (9:26 / 7:18) Eating healthy for less (12:35 / 9:50) Dispelling common “healthy eating on a budget” myths (14:58 / 12:10) Strategies for eating well on a budget (17:08 / 14:58)  Mentioned in this episode Environmental Working Group (EWG)’s Good Food on a Tight Budget EWG’s Dirty Dozen List Thrive Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, ButcherBox, and Thrive Market. We’re in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance. Compounds that have long been considered recreational drugs by conventional standards are finally being recognized through science as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues like PTSD, depression, addiction, and more.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to my good friend and one of the world’s most renowned mycologists, Paul Stamets, all about psilocybin and how this compound is helping us reimagine our way of treating one of the most important public health crises today—mental illness.  Paul Stamets is a speaker, author, mycologist, medical researcher, and entrepreneur and is considered an intellectual and industry leader in fungi: habitat, medicinal use, and production. His breakthrough research has created a paradigm shift for helping ecosystems worldwide. He has received numerous awards, including Invention Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Mycologist Award from the North American Mycological Association (NAMA), and the Gordon & Tina Wasson Award from the Mycological Society of America (MSA). In 2020, Paul was inducted into the Explorer’s Club. He has been awarded myriad patents in the field of mycology. Paul is the founder and sole owner of Fungi Perfecti, LLC, the maker, and marketer of the category-leading myco-supplement Host Defense line. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, ButcherBox, and Thrive Market. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Thrive Market is offering 30% off your first order and a free gift of up to $60 if you sign up now! Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why we should care about mushrooms (6:50 / 4:39) Why mushrooms are the zeitgeist of our time (12:35 / 10:00)  Health benefits of mushrooms (13:54 / 12:07)  How psilocybin works in human brains (29:34 / 25:48)  Psilocybin as treatment for mental health and addiction (33:07 / 28:55)  Specific psilocybin molecules that influence us neurologically (40:04 / 35:46) Research on psilocybin for mental health issues (51:58 / 48:06) The Stamets Stack microdosing method (1:02:41 / 58:57) The future of psilocybin use in our society (1:15:43 / 1:11:50)  A day in the life of Paul Stamets (1:20:16 / 1:16:22)  Learn more at paulstamets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on food and mood with Dr. Deanna Minich. To learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine, sign up for IFM’s newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, AG1, Zero Acre, and Super Simple Protein.  In small doses, stress can be beneficial. However, experiencing too much stress for too long, creates an intense demand for hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to be released. This can lead to adrenal fatigue, or adrenal dysfunction, which could result in burnout, fatigue, weight gain, and so much more. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Elizabeth Boham, Izabella Wentz, and Rangan Chatterjee about the link between chronic stress, cortisol, and adrenal dysfunction and how to choose joy to reduce stress. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and Hashimoto’s Protocol. Her latest book is Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. He hosts the biggest health podcast in Europe, Feel Better, Live More, which Apple has announced as one of the most downloaded new podcasts of the past year. His first book, How to Make Disease Disappear, is an international bestseller all over the world and has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, AG1, Zero Acre, and Super Simple Protein.  Support the growth of new healthy mitochondria and get 10% off of Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Zero Acre Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil. Go to zeroacre.com/MARK or use code MARK to redeem an exclusive offer. You can get 10% off Super Simple Grass Fed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and use code protein10. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Izabella Wentz Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. When it comes to overall health and weight loss, there’s an excess of advice out there. Unfortunately, most of it is misguided, outdated, and scientifically disproven. I’ve dedicated my career to finding and telling the truth about what makes us sick and fat and, most importantly, to the study of food as medicine and the science of creating health. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about four prevalent food myths that can create weight-loss roadblocks and even damage your health.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Myth #1: All calories are created equally (3:51 / 2:15) Myth #2: Your genetics define you and your health (12:50 / 10:34) Myth #3: You can out-exercise a bad diet (15:51 / 13:36) Myth #4: Eating fat makes you fat (17:48 / 15:31)  Mentioned in this episode The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model of Obesity: Beyond ‘Calories In, Calories Out’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Super Simple Grassfed Protein, Sensate, and AquaTru. Our diets are the main driver of the chronic disease epidemic we are experiencing today. But food is also the most powerful medicine available to heal chronic diseases. The food we eat literally serves as information, instructions, or code that controls almost every function of the body—including our hormones, appetite, brain chemistry, immune system, gene expression, and even the microbiome.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Mark Walker about incorporating food as medicine into the healthcare system, how we can prescribe food as physicians, and what it will mean for our nation's health and economy. Mark Walker is the Chairman and CEO of Performance Kitchen, the leading Food Is Medicine® company revolutionizing the US Healthcare System. Performance Kitchen specializes in the use of Medically Tailored Meals to treat chronic diseases. Mark is one of the leading experts in the country on the new industry of Food Is Medicine, which is the application of healthy food paid for by the US Healthcare System. Mark is a CPA and the founder of Dugout Ventures, an athlete-based investment group with Hall of Fame baseball player partners like David Ortiz, Nolan Ryan, and Barry Larkin. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Super Simple Grassfed Protein, Sensate, and AquaTru.    Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. You can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and use code protein10. Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today. Go to drhyman.com/filter to get $100 OFF the AquaTru water filter. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The current state of our “healthcare” system (4:50 / 3:17)  The effectiveness of food as medicine (7:47 / 6:30) Incorporating food as medicine into our existing healthcare system (9:21 / 7:48) How payers benefit from food as medicine (13:16 / 12:00)  Medically tailored meals (14:59 / 13:42) The economics of food as medicine (21:47 / 18:41)  Obstacles around prescribing food as medicine (31:59 / 26:50) Accessing medically tailored meal benefits (39:01 / 33:40) How Performance Kitchen is interfacing in this space (42:40 / 39:05) Mark’s personal story reversing prediabetes (47:08 / 43:33)  Learn more at performancekitchen.com. Find the Meal Benefit Locator tool here and download the Performance Kitchen Whitepaper here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, Pendulum, and Super Simple Protein.  Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of each cell in the body. Unfortunately, our modern diet and lifestyle compromise our mitochondria, which results in suboptimal function of the brain and other organs, reduced energy levels, and even cancer. Luckily, there are science-based practices like cold water therapy that we can do to improve the mitochondrial function of our cells, reduce inflammation, support the immune system, boost metabolism, and more. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Chris Rinsch and Stuart Phillips, Wim Hof, Dr. Susanna Søberg, and Dr. Steven Gundry about how to improve the mitochondrial function of our cells, reduce inflammation, and more. Dr. Chris Rinsch is the cofounder and CEO of Amazentis, an innovative life science company dedicated to employing breakthrough research and clinical science to bring advanced therapeutic nutrition products to life. Dr. Stuart Phillips is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” holds multiple world records for his feats of endurance and exposure to cold, and he is the author of The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential. Dr. Susanna Søberg has a PhD in metabolism and specializes in functional breathing and cold and heat exposure for health optimization. She is the founder and CEO of the Soeberg Institute, where she teaches people how to “stress up to stress down” using natural stressors. Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition as well as a medical director at the International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Joovv, Pendulum, and Super Simple Protein.  Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For a limited time, get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions apply). Go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN. Just head over to Pendulumlife.com to check it out. You can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Drs. Chris Rinsch and Stuart Phillips Wim Hof Dr. Susanna Søberg Dr. Steven Gundry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. It’s time to think about immunity in a new way. There’s been a lot of focus recently on “boosting” your immune system. However, boosting immunity merely exaggerates all the defects of an aging immune system, whereas rejuvenation reboots immunity from your cells up. Rejuvenation is way more foundational and longer lasting than a basic boost because it uses your built-in programming to rebalance and optimize that system’s function.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into immuno-rejuvenation—what it is, how it happens in the body, and my top strategies for switching it on.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why rejuvenation is better than the conventional approach to immune health (5:37 / 3:55) How rejuvenation happens in the body (7:06 / 4:22) Activating our body’s own immuno-rejuvenation (11:05 / 8:25) How positive stress is rejuvenating (13:38 / 11:22)  Examples of positive stressors (16:52 / 14:37)  Mentioned in this episode Big Bold Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, LMNT, and Cozy Earth. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the world, yet most people don’t actually understand what markers put them most at risk.  The general consensus is there are two types of cholesterol—the good and the bad—the good is thought to be high-density lipoproteins or HDL, and the bad is low-density lipoproteins or LDL. But we now know from research that it's much more complicated than that—there are actually various sizes and densities of these lipoproteins.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to one of the leading lipidologists, Dr. Ronald Krauss, all about lipoproteins, what they do in the body, what they mean for heart disease risk, and why a typical lipid panel alone is insufficient. Dr. Krauss is a Senior Scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, a Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and an Adjunct Professor of Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley. Dr. Krauss’s research aims to understand how to best prevent cardiovascular disease through early detection and management of its major risk factors: most notably, elevated levels of blood cholesterol and lipoproteins. He has published over 450 research articles and reviews on metabolic, genetic, dietary, and drug effects on plasma lipoproteins and the risk of coronary artery disease, with over 100,000 citations of this work. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, LMNT, and Cozy Earth. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Dr. Krauss came to understand how cholesterol actually impacts the risk of heart disease (5:00 / 2:44) What is cholesterol? (9:00 / 6:37)  Statins as heart disease treatment (13:36 / 11:29)  Combatting myths around saturated fat (14:42 / 12:37)  The assay Dr. Krauss developed to differentiate between the different sizes of lipoproteins and what they mean for heart disease risk (29:58 / 25:40) Testing beyond the standard lipid panel (39:51 / 35:31) Insulin resistance, prediabetes, and heart disease (46:35 / 41:50)  Personal variation in heart disease risk (52:52 / 48:34)  Dietary approaches to preventing heart disease (1:01:07 / 56:56)  Research mentioned in this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Mitopure, Levels, and Super Simple Protein.  Fatty liver is a dangerous yet misunderstood disease that is growing more and more common, and its effects are numerous. Fatty liver happens when fat replaces your liver cells and thereby compromises its important functions, thus increasing inflammation in the body. Surprisingly, it is not fat that causes a fatty liver, but sugar and starch. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Robert Lustig, and Shawn Stevenson about the importance of our liver and how to support it. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He’s the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. He is also one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry, in part through his game-changing books. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number one health podcast in the US, with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Mitopure, Levels, and Super Simple Protein.  If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Support the growth of new, healthy mitochondria and get 10% off of Mitopure. Head to timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more. You can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein with the code protein10 at drhyman.com/protein. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Mark Hyman  Dr. Robert Lustig Shawn Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Pique, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. Our gut bacteria regulate many of our bodily functions, from creating vitamins to regulating our immune system, our brain function, and of course, our metabolism and weight. They are critical to our long-term health. One such bacteria is Akkermansia muciniphila, which accounts for 1%–5% of our gut microbiome—or at least it’s supposed to!  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into Akkermansia—what it is, what role it plays in chronic disease prevention, and what you can do to increase it. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Pique, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! For a limited time, get up to 12% off plus an exclusive gift on Pique’s Fasting Tea bundle. Just go to Piquelife.com/farmacyfasting today. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Healing my own gut and recovering my health (4:12 / 2:46)  What is Akkermansia, and how does it work? (7:54 / 5:12)  Akkermansia and chronic disease prevention (13:48 / 11:46) Foods that increase Akkermansia (24:26 / 22:20) Mentioned in this episode Pendulum Akkermansia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, ARMRA Colostrum, and Apollo. So many of us struggle with relationships. In fact, our relationships determine the quality of our life more than anything else. Unfortunately, the relationships many of us grew up around–and might consider “normal”--are, in fact, dysfunctional, creating a negative cycle we often don’t even realize we’re in.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Nedra Tawwab about how to identify dysfunctional patterns in our relationships and what we can do to break the cycle and move forward. Nedra Glover Tawwab is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. A licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for more than fifteen years. Nedra has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice, and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including The School of Greatness, We Can Do Hard Things, and Ten Percent Happier. Nedra runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and relationships.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, ARMRA Colostrum, and Apollo. ​​Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. For new members of ButcherBox, you can receive New York Strip Steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to Butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Receive 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum. Go to tryarmra.com/MARK or enter MARK to get 15% off your first order. Visit apolloneuro.com/drhyman to save $40 on Apollo's wearable device. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Setting boundaries as a people-pleaser (5:35 / 2:45) How to recognize and unlearn family dysfunction (8:13 / 6:17)   How childhood trauma impacts adult relationships (15:27 / 13:12) Changing relationships by setting boundaries (18:54 / 16:30)  The connection between sleep issues and relationship issues (26:26 / 22:40)  Tools for shifting our relationships and patterns (28:38 / 24:41) Toxic forgiveness (36:17 / 32:20) Impacting change in others (58:45 / 52:08)   Breaking family patterns in parenting (1:00:48 / 57:23)  Learn more at nedratawwab.com and @nedratawwab. Get a copy of Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, HigherDOSE, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  We all know that life gets busy, but to stay healthy, you have to have a set of nonnegotiables that you make time for daily. Prioritizing food as medicine, establishing a consistent sleep routine, and cultivating community can all offer immense benefits, not only for your quality of life but your overall health and well-being too. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit and Radha Agrawal about these three things that you can choose to focus on to level up your health. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Radha Agrawal is the cofounder, CEO, and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the early-morning dance and wellness movement. Daybreaker currently holds events in 25 cities and more than a dozen college campuses around the world and has a community of almost half a million people. She is also the author of a new book called Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life. In this episode, Radha makes a case for community. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, HigherDOSE, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food-sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15% off site-wide or just go to HigherDOSE.com/hyman. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein with the code protein10 at drhyman.com/protein. Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here: Dhru Purohit “How To Use Food As Medicine” Dhru Purohit “Why Sleep is More Important Than Diet” Radha Agrawal “The Most Important Medicine For Your Health and Longevity” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1. One key area of focus on your health you may not have thought to pay attention to is the dangers of advanced glycation end products. In fact, you may not have even been aware of their existence at all. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs for short) are compounds that can form when you cook food at high temperatures. Depending on your diet and overall health, they can start to build up in your body, which can be a big problem since they've been linked to a range of health problems from diabetes to cardiovascular disease. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into the science behind AGEs and what you can do to protect yourself from their deleterious effects. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are advanced glycation end products? (3:57 / 1:38) Where do AGEs come from? (5:59 / 2:56)  Why AGEs are so bad (8:40 / 6:17) Reducing your AGE intake (9:19 / 6:56) Mentioned in this episode The 10-Day Detox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Sensate, and Zero Acre. Hidden inflammation is at the root of all chronic illness—conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dementia, depression, and cancer. So if inflammation is at the root of most modern diseases, how do we find the causes and get the body back in balance? Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Shilpa Ravella about what is driving our epidemic of inflammation and inflammaging, why it plagues so many people, and what we can do to combat it.  Dr. Ravella is a gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. She is the author of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease, which investigates inflammation—the hidden force at the heart of modern disease. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Slate, Discover, and USA Today, among other publications.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Sensate, and Zero Acre. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizers’ full-spectrum magnesium supplement. To get your free bottle just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. That’s it! I love my Sensate device. Whenever I use it, my mind calms down and I find myself getting more and better-quality sleep. Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today. Zero Acre Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil with more healthy monounsaturated fat and significantly less inflammatory omega-6 fat than even avocado or olive oil. Go to zeroacre.com/MARK or use code MARK to redeem an exclusive offer. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Helpful and harmful inflammation (5:18 / 2:46) How to know if you’re inflamed (7:37 / 4:46)  Diagnostic testing to assess inflammation (10:11 / 9:00)  What is driving our chronic inflammation? (14:59 / 12:42)  The health of our gut microbiome and inflammation (20:17 / 17:47) Stress, loneliness, and inflammation (25:44 / 21:47)  How environmental toxins drive inflammation (27:56 / 23:57)  The rise in food allergies and sensitivities (30:30 / 26:59) Reducing inflammation in the body (38:06 / 33:34)  Anti-inflammatory foods and supplements (49:52 / 45:30)  Get a copy of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by AG1, Pendulum, BiOptimizers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.   If we were to identify one big lever to pull to improve global health, create economic abundance, restore environmental health, and reverse climate change, it would be transforming our entire food system. The policies and industry interests that drive our current system must change to fix our broken food system from field to fork and beyond. In today’s episode, I talk with Calley Means, Robby Sansom, Taylor Collins, and Dhru Purohit about industry funding that influences the results of food studies, marketing, and government policy. Calley Means is the cofounder of TrueMed, a company that enables Americans to buy exercise equipment and healthy food with FSA/HSA dollars. He is also the coauthor (with his sister, Dr. Casey Means) of an upcoming book on food as medicine. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies; he is now exposing the practices they use to weaponize our institutions of trust. Robby Sansom is cofounder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers, and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Robby is also a land steward at ROAM Ranch, where he owns regeneratively managed bison. Taylor Collins is the Chief Bison Wrangler and a cofounder at Force of Nature. In 2017, Taylor and his family purchased ROAM Ranch, a 900-acre multispecies regenerative ecosystem. Within five years of management, the ranch has seen dramatic improvements in soil carbon, water infiltration, plant diversity, and soil health. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by AG1, Pendulum, BiOptimizers, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN at Pendulumlife.com. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizers’ full-spectrum magnesium supplement at magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree using coupon code hyman10. Get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein with the code protein10 at drhyman.com/protein. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Calley Means Robby Sansom and Taylor Collins Dhru Purohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  There are a number of insults that attack our guts on a regular basis. Some of them, like our diet, we have control over, but others, like environmental toxins, will find us whether we want them to or not (although there are ways to limit our exposure). This has led to an onslaught of a condition known as “leaky gut,” which likely affects all of us to some degree. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about leaky gut—what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Super Simple Grassfed Protein.  Right now, new ButcherBox members can get New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off their first order. Just go to Butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get 20% off sitewide. Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein with the code protein10 at drhyman.com/protein.  Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Diseases connected to our gut and microbiome (3:30 / 1:27)  What is leaky gut? (5:43 / 3:13) Causes of leaky gut (8:10 / 5:38) How to know if you have a leaky gut (12:02 / 8:49) Healing a leaky gut (13:09 / 9:58)  Mentioned in this episode EWG’s Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen  Leaky Gut Blog Posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Apollo, and Cozy Earth. We live in a country that claims to be based on science, goodwill, and policies intended to help people. But in reality, these things are often heavily influenced and manipulated by industry, particularly Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, which have corrupted many institutions, politicians, professional associations, and research entities. And it has, unfortunately, led to mass confusion and illness in the public.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., candidate for President in 2024, and my longtime friend about the chronic disease epidemic and his vision for how we can change our food system, economy, environment, and public health outcomes. On April 19, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced his candidacy for president of the United States. He has carried on his family’s legacy of public service by devoting himself to environmental causes and children’s welfare. He is the founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance—the world’s largest clean water advocacy group—and served as its longtime chairman and attorney. He then went on to found Children’s Health Defense, where he served as chairman and chief litigation counsel in its campaign to address childhood chronic disease and toxic exposures. As President, Kennedy will end the forever wars, clean up the government, restore the middle class, heal the divide, and tell Americans the truth.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Apollo, and Cozy Earth. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. You can check out the Apollo wearable and save $40 by visiting apolloneuro.com/drhyman. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Media censorship and why Bobby is running for president (4:45 / 3:07) Why did the US have so many Covid deaths? (9:37 / 8:03)  Division in America (20:38 / 18:46)  The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine (24:26 / 22:46)  Addressing anti-vax and conspiracy theorist claims (32:20 / 28:22)   Challenges and nuances of vaccines (35:57 / 32:00)  Improving health in America (42:51 / 38:50)  How the pharmaceutical industry is harming Americans (44:25 / 41:18)  How Bobby keeps healthy (54:19 / 50:24)  Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on nutrition and optimal aging with Dr. Chris D'Adamo. To learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine, sign up for IFM’s newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Sign up for the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/ Explore IFM membership options: https://discover.ifm.org/ifm-membership Listen to the Institute of Functional Medicine podcast, Pathways to Well-Being: https://info.ifm.org/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Levels, and ARMRA Colostrum.  In an ideal world where soils are rich and the air and water are pure, we would be able to get all of the vitamins and nutrients we need through diet alone. However, for most, that’s just not practical in our toxic world. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Murray, Fred Provenza, Dan Kittredge, and Jeff Tkach about the symbiotic relationship between plants and soil and why supplements may be necessary to make up for the lack of nutrients in the foods we eat. Dr. Michael Murray is a doctor of naturopathy, a field of alternative medicine that seeks to harness the power of nature to prevent illness and achieve the highest level of health possible. He is the Chief Science Advisor for iHerb and the author of more than 30 books, including The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition and The Longevity Matrix. Fred Provenza is a professor emeritus of behavioral ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University. He is the author of three books, including Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom; Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change; and The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders (co-written with Michel Meuret). Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association, a nonprofit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Out of these efforts the Real Food Campaign was born, which has engineered a prototype of a handheld consumer spectrometer designed to test nutrient density at point of purchase. Jeff Tkach serves as the Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute. Jeff is responsible for expanding Rodale Institute’s global influence in healing people and the planet by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative organic agriculture. Jeff served on the Rodale Institute’s board of Directors in 2016, where he was instrumental in fostering relationships between the organization and business leaders in the organic food industry. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Levels, and ARMRA Colostrum.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership at levels.link/HYMAN. Receive 15% off your first order of ARMRA Colostrum at tryarmra.com/MARK or enter MARK to get 15% off. Find full-length episodes of these interviews (and mentioned references) here: Dr. Michael Murray Fred Provenza Dan Kittredge Jeff Tkach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. Unfortunately, while almost never diagnosed, vitamin D deficiency affects over half of the population and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle pain, bone loss, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D is almost totally absent from our food supply, and vitamin D deficiencies are the hidden cause of so much suffering—yet it is so easy to treat.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about vitamin D deficiency, share my top strategies for optimal sun safety this summer, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, you owe it to yourself to go check it out today. Go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Sun exposure, cancer, and oxidative stress (3:20 / 00:50) Why we need vitamin D (4:40 / 3:26)  Vitamin D deficiency (5:05 / 4:12)  Optimal vitamin D levels and doses (7:34 / 5:35)  How your body makes vitamin D (10:59 / 9:19) Supplementing with vitamin D (12:29 / 10:53)  Protecting your skin from the sun (14:25 / 12:46)  Strategies for optimal sun safety (16:20 / 15:03)  Mentioned in this episode EWG’s Guide to Sunscreen EWG’s Skin Deep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, LMNT, and Apollo. There is powerful science behind how our beliefs inform our genetic expression. It’s not our genes alone that dictate our health outcomes, rather it’s the biology of belief that determines our destiny.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Bruce Lipton about how exactly our thoughts determine our genetic expression, and how we can influence our health using our minds. Dr. Bruce Lipton is a stem cell biologist and author of the bestselling books, The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, and The Honeymoon Effect. Dr. Lipton is the recipient of the prestigious Japanese Goi Peace Award and has been listed in the top 100 of “the world’s most spiritually influential people” by Briton’s Watkins Journal for the last 13 years. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, LMNT, and Apollo. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Apollo was designed by neuroscientists and physicians to tap into your body's natural rhythms to bring calm and focus and restore equilibrium to your nervous system. You can check out the Apollo wearable and save $40 by visiting apolloneuro.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Bruce came to understand the power of belief (4:50 / 2:00)  Genes are responsible for less than 1 percent of disease (10:54 / 8:45)  Our thoughts are turned into chemistry by the brain (14:59 / 12:33)  The power of negative thinking (17:04 / 15:00)  Genetic vs epigenetic control (22:15 / 18:45)  How environmental signals get into cells (25:23 / 23:10)  How our minds are programmed, even before birth (42:03 / 36:02)  The conscious vs subconscious mind (46:16 / 43:12)  Why genes are not the cause of most diseases (55:03 / 50:51 Ways to reshape your thinking (58:21 / 54:07)  Learn more at brucelipton.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Mentioned in this episode Beeya Wellness  Beeya Wellness Youtube Beeya Newsletter Seed Cycling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Balancing Hormones  How to Eliminate PMS in 5 Simple Steps   Levels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and HigherDOSE.  Not only is protein a vital component of healthy skeletal muscle, but it also is an essential lever in weight loss, stabilizing blood sugar, and reversing metabolic syndrome. And when it comes to animal-based protein, we can’t just say all meat is good or no meat is good; it’s a matter of what types and sources of proteins you’re eating and what the rest of your diet looks like too.  In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Stephan van Vliet, and Dr. Don Layman about how much protein we should eat, the effects of animal protein on the environment, the best protein sources, and more. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an integrative physician who completed her fellowship in nutritional sciences and geriatrics at Washington University, St. Louis. She is board certified in family medicine and completed her undergraduate work in human nutrition vitamin and mineral metabolism. Dr. Lyon works closely with current and retired special operations military operators as a part of the Task Force Dagger Foundation. Dr. Stephan van Vliet is a nutrition scientist with metabolomics expertise at the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University. He routinely collaborates with farmers, ecologists, and agricultural scientists to study critical linkages between agricultural production methods, the nutrient density of food, and human health. His work has been published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Scientific Reports, The Journal of Nutrition, and The Journal of Physiology. Dr. Layman is a professor emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman earned his BS and MS degrees in chemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota. He is recognized for his research on protein and amino acids for muscle health related to athletic performance, obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and HigherDOSE.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, new ButcherBox members can get New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off their first order. Just go to Butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15% site-wide or just go to HigherDOSE.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and links to all the references mentioned) can be found here: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Dr. Stephan van Vliet Dr. Don Layman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Joovv. Mercury enters our bodies from many different sources, including mercury vapors in ambient air, ingestion via drinking water, fish, dental amalgams, occupational exposures, home exposures, over-the-counter products, and more. There’s no doubt about it: mercury is the most alarming, disease-causing source of environmental toxicity that I see daily in my practice.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I share my own experience with mercury issues and give you a comprehensive plan for reducing your exposure and healing from mercury toxicity.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Joovv. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. For a limited time, you’ll get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions do apply). Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How I developed mercury toxicity (3:43 / 1:42)  The conventional medicine approach to treating mercury toxicity (5:34 / 3:33)  What I learned years ago at an international conference on mercury (6:09 / 4:07)  Testing mercury levels (10:06 / 8:04)  Sources of mercury (11:21 / 9:51)  Symptoms of mercury poisoning (14:30 / 12:30)  Mercury toxicity and dental fillings (15:33 / 13:31)  What does genetics have to do with mercury toxicity? (19:54 / 17:53)  Summary (22:12 / 20:12)  Mentioned in this episode The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) Mercury in Fish Wallet Card EWG’s Consumer Guide to Seafood Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Seatopia.fish Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Sunlighten, and Thrive Market. As we age, our body’s natural antioxidant defenses slow down, driving chronic inflammation and diminishing overall health.  To combat inflammaging, scientists have been studying compounds that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. One such compound is astaxanthin, a powerful, naturally occurring antioxidant with profound anti-inflammatory health benefits. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to David M. Watumull all about astaxanthin and how it helps to combat some of the key hallmarks of aging—inflammaging, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell signaling. David M. Watumull has more than twenty years of experience in product development, commercialization, and business management related to astaxanthin—a safe and powerful, naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory—for human health. He is the co-founder and CEO of AX3 Life, a consumer longevity company formed to help people be their best selves longer. AX3 Life targets inflammaging—a core hallmark of aging—at its source with AX3 bio-pure astaxanthin. He is also the COO of Cardax, a life sciences business focused on advancing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of astaxanthin. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Sunlighten, and Thrive Market. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. When it comes to infrared saunas, my number one brand is Sunlighten. Right now, you can save up to $600 on your purchase. Simply visit Sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save. Thrive Market is offering 30% off your first order and a free gift worth up to $60 if you sign up now at thrivemarket.com/Hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Steps to reduce and manage oxidative stress and inflammation (4:18 / 2:25)  How astaxanthin targets key hallmarks of aging (7:02 /  4:35)  Life span benefits of astaxanthin (13:34 / 11:32)  How astaxanthin benefits joint, muscle, and cardiovascular health and cognitive function (15:09 / 13:26)  Where astaxanthin is found in nature (22:38 /  18:47)  The FOXO3 gene (27:54 / 24:05)  Astaxanthin for longevity and healthy aging (37:23 / 34:45)  Synthetic vs natural astaxanthin (39:54 / 36:03)  Learn more about the astaxanthin supplement AX3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Bioptimizers.  Difficult times and experiences happen to all of us. They can often leave us not feeling good enough, not feeling worthy of love, not being able to trust others, and more. And it can be easy to put self-care on the back burner, even when we know we need to face our struggles. Yet, when we make the time to be radically honest with ourselves, sit with our discomforts, and take action to change our state, we open up the door to healing. In today’s episode, I talk with Mel Robbins, Yung Pueblo, and Lewis Howes about how small actions we make every day can be the key to big changes that transform our lives. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel Robbins’ work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, and the number one-ranking The Mel Robbins Podcast. Her female-led media company produces provocative, life-changing content, with millions of books sold, billions of video views, six bestselling audiobooks, and one of the most viewed TEDx talks in the world. Her work has been translated into 41 languages and has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Diego Perez—who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks by his pen name, Yung Pueblo—is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author. He has an online audience of nearly 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His books include Inward, Clarity & Connection, and his most recent, Lighter, which was an instant New York Times bestseller. Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host. Lewis is a two-sport All-American athlete, former professional football player, and member of the US men’s national handball team. His show The School of Greatness is one of the top podcasts in the world, with over 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Bioptimizers.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off your entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and links to all the references mentioned) can be found here: Mel Robbins Yung Pueblo Lewis Howes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. Gut health literally affects your entire body. Your gut houses 500 species and three pounds of bacteria. Too many bad gut flora (including parasites and yeast) or not enough good ones can spell serious trouble for your health. This is why if you want to fix your health, start with your gut. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about how you can heal many skin issues by changing your diet, optimizing your nutrient status, and healing your gut. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, you owe it to yourself to go check it out today. Go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The secret to healthy skin (3:18 / 1:00)  How I healed my own skin issues (3:31 / 1:56)  The conventional medicine approach to treating skin conditions (4:32 / 2:57)  How diet can affect your skin and overall health (6:20 / 4:15)  The Functional Medicine approach to skin health (6:56 / 5:17)  Strategies for optimal skin health (8:15 / 6:34)  Mentioned in this episode How to Tend to Your Inner Garden – Why Your Gut Flora May be Making You Sick UltraCalm: A 6-Step Plan to Reduce Stress and Eliminate Anxiety Environmental Working Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and Cozy Earth.  We often hear the argument that in order to solve climate change we need to stop eating meat, but the truth is that animal agriculture done right is actually part of the solution. On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Robby Sansom and Taylor Collins about the nuances of regeneratively raised meat and how it can reverse climate change, support better health for those who eat it, and provide natural and caring conditions for the animals it involves.  Robby Sansom is Co-Founder & CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. Previously, as CFO/COO at EPIC, Robby spent much of the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers, and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Robby is also a land steward at ROAM Ranch, where he owns regeneratively managed bison. Taylor Collins is the Chief Bison Wrangler and a Co-founder of Force of Nature. In 2017, Taylor and his family purchased ROAM Ranch, a 900-acre multi-species regenerative ecosystem. Within 5 years of management, the ranch has seen dramatic improvements in soil carbon, water infiltration, plant diversity, and soil health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and Cozy Earth. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. This month only you can get a FREE bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and enter coupon code hyman10. Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Learn more at levels.link/HYMAN. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Big-picture issues with our food system (7:48 / 5:30)  Regenerative agriculture as a solution to these issues (11:23 / 9:11)  How the food industry takes advantage of consumers (13:21 / 11:54)  The true cost of corn (19:41 / 17:25)  My visit to Roam Ranch (23:55 / 19:37)  The nutritional value of regenerative bison vs feedlot beef (42:32 / 37:38)  Learnings from a regenerative rancher (45:15 / 42:17)  Six principles of soil health (54:41 / 50:26)  Food production around the world (1:01:51 / 56:56)   Is regenerative agriculture scalable on a global level? (1:05:47 / 1:01:20) Learn more at Roamranch.com and Forceofnature.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Wonderfeel.  Women in midlife often experience night sweats, mood swings, and other uncomfortable and difficult symptoms resulting from hormonal shifts. This is also often a time of significant stressors, as many women are juggling parenting, a career, and even caring for elders. And contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect to see the same results. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Izabella Wentz, and Cynthia Thurlow about things women over 40 can do to ease their experiences during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their hormonal health. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to tap into their bodies' innate healing abilities through her “5-Step Approach,” which uses fasting, personalized nutrition, stress management, chemical detoxification, and lifestyle changes to optimize health and slow the aging process. Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and Hashimoto’s Protocol. Her latest book is Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a two-time TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, a consistent top iTunes podcast in Nutrition. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Wonderfeel.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Wonderfeel Youngr NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and links to all the references mentioned) can be found here: Dr. Mindy Pelz Dr. Izabella Wentz Cynthia Thurlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and HigherDOSE. Gut health literally affects your entire body. Your gut houses 500 species and three pounds of bacteria. Too many bad gut flora (including parasites and yeast) or not enough good ones can spell serious trouble for your health. This is why if you want to fix your health, start with your gut. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about the gut-immune and gut-brain connection, what imbalances our gut health, and my top strategies for reducing inflammation and healing the gut.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and HigherDOSE. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15% off site-wide or just go to HigherDOSE.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Two primary ways the gut affects your health (5:05 / 3:06)  How your gut is connected to your immune system (5:38 / 3:37) Why healthy gut flora is crucial for optimal gut health (7:43 / 5:39)  How to positively influence your gut flora today (11:28 / 8:04)  Our second brain (11:40 / 9:41)  Causes of gut imbalances (14:14 / 12:12)  How to fix your gut (16:43 / 14:52)  Mentioned in this episode Gut-health blogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Pendulum, and Apollo. I don’t just want to live a long life, I want to feel good while I’m doing it.  That’s why I’m always interested in the latest therapies to slow the aging process. Stem cells are one of those therapies that have been gaining a lot of traction for reducing nerve and muscle pain, improving the appearance and health of hair and skin, and even increasing sexual vitality. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Bob Hariri about stem cell therapy and how it’s changing the field of aging science and the future of human health.  Dr. Bob Hariri is an accomplished surgeon, biomedical scientist, and serial entrepreneur in two technology sectors, biomedicine, and aerospace. He is the chairperson, founder, and chief executive officer of Celularity, Inc., one of the world’s leading human cellular therapeutics companies. Dr. Hariri pioneered the use of stem cells to treat a range of life-threatening human diseases. He holds over 170 issued and pending patents for discoveries, including placenta-derived stem cells, which Nature recognized as one of the ten most important patent estates in the field. He has authored over 150 published chapters, articles, and abstracts. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Pendulum, and Apollo. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now ButcherBox has a special offer: new members can get New York strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order at Butcherbox.com/farmacy with code FARMACY. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN at Pendulumlife.com. Apollo was designed by neuroscientists and physicians to tap into your body's natural rhythms to bring calm and focus and restore equilibrium to your nervous system. You can check out the Apollo wearable and save $40 by visiting apolloneuro.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Three things people commonly do to shorten lifespan (6:07 / 3:40)  Why stem cells are so remarkable (10:20 / 7:52)  Retrieving and injecting stem cells into the body (15:07 / 12:40)  Embryonic and placental stem cells (19:47 / 16:46)  Capabilities of injected stem cells (28:14 / 24:12)  Reprogramming your biology for a younger you (35:50 / 31:20)  Cell therapies beyond stem cells (52:05 / 47:33)  Natural killer cells (55:28 / 50:54)  Tips for healthy aging (1:15:15 / 1:10)  Learn more at celularity.com and check out pilotinghealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our recent Ask Ask A Nutritionist episode with Lisa Dreher. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Resources Is there such a thing as Anti-Nutrients? Lisa’s Thoughts on Lectins To Gluten or Not to Gluten Macular Support Supplement Iron chelate Klaire Labs Proferrin What happens when you stop eating bread and gluten? Natural Medicines Database Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate Mag SRT B-Free UltraWellness Center Nutrition Services WeNatal Prenatal Supplements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Mitopure.  Many people still believe that eating cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat, causes heart attacks and that taking statin drugs is the only way to reduce your risk of heart attacks, but now we know the science says otherwise. The good news is this: we have a lot more control than we originally thought when it comes to preventing and reversing heart disease. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Cindy Geyer, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, and Dr. Todd LePine about why we need to look beyond cholesterol levels to protect our hearts. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her bachelor of science and doctor of medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The UltraWellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an NHS-trained consultant cardiologist and visiting professor of evidence-based medicine at the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Salvador, Brazil. He is a founding member of Action on Sugar. He is a pioneer of the lifestyle medicine movement in the UK and in 2018 was ranked by software company Onalytica as the number one doctor in the world influencing obesity thinking. Dr. Malhotra's first book, The Pioppi Diet, coauthored with Donal O'Neill, was an international bestseller, and his next book, The 21-Day Immunity Plan, was also a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller. His new book is A Statin-Free Life. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Mitopure.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Right now, AG1 is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and links to all the references mentioned) can be found here: Dr. Cindy Geyer Dr. Aseem Malhotra Dr. Todd LePine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and AG1. About 30 years ago, when I became seriously ill with chronic fatigue syndrome, I felt like I simultaneously had dementia, depression, and ADD. My brain felt broken! That’s when I discovered Functional Medicine. One huge benefit I experienced when I reversed my chronic fatigue syndrome was how well my brain improved. Over the years, I fine-tuned my approach for a sharper, faster, and better brain.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking about things that can lead to a broken brain and my top strategies for improving brain health.  This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in your first box plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What leads to a broken brain? (5:36 / 3:00)  Fixing your brain starts with fixing your body (7:19 / 5:40)  Things that damage the brain (8:21 / 6:15)  Brain-boosting foods and supplements (10:51 / 7:43)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Mitopure, and AquaTru. ⁣⁣NAD has been popping up everywhere, and for good reason. It’s a fundamental driver of our health and longevity, and we’re now learning how boosting NAD levels might offset and improve the effects of aging.  On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Andrew Salzman all about NAD—how it is a key component involved in mitochondrial production, and is a critical substrate for several enzymes, including sirtuins, which play key roles in healthy aging, weight management, metabolic syndrome, and metabolism. Dr. Salzman is a physician, inventor, professor, and biomedical entrepreneur. Dr. Salzman received his medical degree from Harvard University and has spent decades in drug discovery and development, raising over $165M in NIH grants for research. In addition to 50 patents, Dr. Salzman is credited with a breakthrough discovery in cellular DNA repair, which led to the world's first clinical application for successfully treating breast cancer caused by mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Millions of patients are benefiting from discoveries by Dr. Salzman in areas including mitochondrial health, gastrointestinal microbiota, damage caused by inflammation and oxidative stress to human cells and DNA, autoimmune disease, and cancer. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Mitopure, and AquaTru. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account a RupaHealth.com. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10.  Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Right now, my podcast listeners can access the AquaTru water filter for as low as $249. That’s $100 off the normal price. All you have to do is go to drhyman.com/filter, and you can get this special, exclusive price. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How NAD helps us produce energy (5:00 / 3:04)  The science behind how NAD impacts health and longevity (10:08 / 8:15)  The role NAD plays in maintaining health (16:27 / 13:26)  NAD’s multiple functions (23:46 / 21:18)  Preserving NAD levels (30:34 / 27:47)  Where NAD is made in the body (34:53 / 30:35)   How NAD benefits sleep (41:17 / 37:04)  Do NMN and NAD cause cancer? (47:12 / 42:57)  Research on NMN in humans (50:23 / 46:07)  The difference between NMN and NR (1:00:54 / 51:55)  Learn more about Wonderfeel Youngr NMN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you? Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Mentioned in this episode ROOT by Hudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, Pique, and Joovv.  While our body's detoxification systems are sophisticated and well functioning, they are not far enough evolved to protect us fully from the toxic burdens we encounter in our environment. In today’s episode, I talk with Dave Asprey, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dhru Purohit about environmental contaminants that could be lurking behind your persistent health symptoms and why testing should be an integral part of our routine health exams as we age. Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, the “Father of Biohacking,” and the leading voice in the movement to take control of your own biology. He’s hosted over 1,000 episodes of The Human Upgrade podcast (formerly Bulletproof Radio) for more than a decade. He also hosts the world’s largest and longest-running biohacking conference. He’s a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, creator of Danger Coffee and Bulletproof Coffee, and owner and CEO of Upgrade Labs, the world’s first Human Upgrade Center. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Pique, and Joovv.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/HYMAN. For a limited time, get up to 12% off plus an exclusive gift on Pique’s Fasting Tea bundle at Piquelife.com/farmacyfasting. For a limited time, you’ll get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions do apply). Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and links to references mentioned) can be found here: Dave Asprey Dr. Todd LePine Dhru Purohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. What matters most in life is the quality of our experiences and the ability to be awake to what is real and true in our lives for both the difficult and the happy times. But that is harder than it sounds. More and more, we struggle with attention and focus. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss why we are so easily distracted, my own journey into meditation, and the incredible health benefits of a regular meditation practice. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Learn more at levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why are attention and focus so hard to come by? (4:35 / 2:20)  Training the mind (7:15 / 4:55)  Why I studied Buddhism in college (8:20 / 6:24)  My experience doing a silent meditation retreat (13:13 / 11:00)  The point of meditation and the benefits it offers (14:58 / 12:42) How to do a simple mindfulness meditation (17:51 / 15:15)  Mentioned in this episode Ziva Meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Apollo, and Wonderfeel. Over the years, it has become a widely held belief that cancer is predominately a genetic disease or simply the consequence of bad luck. An empowering evolution in cancer research, however, suggests we have far more control over our risk than previously thought.  I’m excited to talk to Dr. Thomas Seyfried about the underlying causes of cancer and why addressing metabolic dysfunction is a very important and often overlooked area of its prevention and treatment.  Dr. Thomas Seyfried is an American professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1976 and did his postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Seyfried has over 150 peer-reviewed publications, and his research focuses primarily on the mechanisms driving cancer, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases and calorie-restricted ketogenic diets in their prevention and treatment. He is the author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer and presently serves on the Nutrition & Metabolism, Neurochemical Research, Journal of Lipid Research, and ASN Neuro editorial boards. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Apollo, and Wonderfeel. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheet at cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Apollo was designed by neuroscientists and physicians to tap into your body's natural rhythms to bring calm and focus and restore equilibrium to your nervous system. Check out the Apollo wearable and save $40 at apolloneuro.com/drhyman. Wonderfeel Youngr NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Dr. Seyfried’s work on treating epilepsy with a ketogenic diet informed his understanding of cancer (6:57 / 3:14)  Mitochondrial damage and cancer (16:58 / 14:44)  Glucose fermentation and oxidative stress and their links to cancer (25:52 / 24:47)  Our current misunderstanding of the cause of cancer (32:19 / 29:54)  Current cancer treatments vs metabolic oncology (38:31 / 36:50)  Populations without cancer incidence (56:10 / 51:55)  Metabolic cancer treatment for dogs (1:09:27 / 1:05:11)  Using a ketogenic diet with current cancer treatments (1:12:56 / 1:08:50)  Learn more at tomseyfried.com and at the Foundation for Metabolic Cancer Therapies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you b Rupa University, Paleovalley, HigherDOSE, and Athletic Greens.  There are many areas of life that we can dial in for optimal health and longevity. Three of those areas are what we eat, our quality of sleep, and our energy production. We eat pounds of food every single day that act as information for our cells and influence our DNA expression. When we sleep, our brain’s immune system (the glymphatic system) clears away damaged cells. And increasing our energy will not only help us feel better but will also support all the systems of the body to function better. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit in my Masterclass series about the Functional Medicine approach to food, improving our sleep, and powering up our bodies. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Paleovalley, HigherDOSE, and Athletic Greens.  If you’re a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, you owe it to yourself to go check it out today. Go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp! Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Elevate your wellness game today by going to HigherDOSE.com. You can use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15% off site-wide or just go to HigherDOSE.com/hyman. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews (and all referenced show notes) can be found here: How to Use Food As Medicine Daily Steps to Boost Energy and Never Be Tired Again Why Sleep is More Important Than Diet—Optimize it Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Athletic Greens. Taking care of yourself, practicing self-love and self-compassion, working on a growth mindset, building relationships and community, and having a sense of purpose are all crucial to living a fulfilling, long, healthy life. Your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are all transmuted into biological signals that change your gene expression, impacting your immune function, hormones, microbiome, neurotransmitters, neuroplasticity, mitochondria, and more. Yet many of us tend to put self-care last on our list of to-dos (I certainly have for much of my life, to the detriment of my own health). In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I share my strategies for prioritizing self-care for a healthy mind and spirit. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Athletic Greens. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Learnings from the Blue Zones (4:00 / 1:10)  How your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs impact your health (4:44 / 1:55)  The health benefits of self-compassion and social connections (6:43 / 3:54)  The importance of mindset and having a sense of purpose (8:35 / 5:48)  Simple ways to prioritize self-care and reset our stress response (12:23 / 9:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo. We are a culture obsessed with happiness, except we’ve been going about it all wrong. Before I became a doctor, I actually studied Buddhism. I wanted to understand the root of human suffering, and through that, understand the way to create happiness.  On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Dan Harris about the science of happiness, how to deal with the challenges of modern-day life, and how to create more happiness for ourselves and for those around us.  Dan Harris is an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. For 21 years, he worked as an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, hosting such shows as Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. Dan has reported from all over the planet, covering wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Amazon. After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan discovered meditation and then wrote the best-selling book 10% Happier as a way to encourage fellow skeptics to give the practice a shot. After that first book, Dan launched the Ten Percent Happier app, wrote a second book, and started the Ten Percent Happier podcast, where he interviews celebrities, entrepreneurs, authors, scientists, and meditation teachers about how to do life better. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Shop Nordic Naturals omegas today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY. Check out the Apollo wearable and save $40 by visiting apolloneuro.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The misinterpretation of an incident with the Dalai Lama shown in a recent viral video (2:28 / 00:50)  How to be happier and healthier (9:18 / 6:19)  Wise selfishness (16:34 / 14:15)  The neurobiology of altruism (20:19 / 18:06)  How to train your brain for happiness (26:01 / 21:44)  The connection between psychedelics and meditation (33:31 / 29:02)  How Dan’s life has changed from meditation (37:25 / 33:47)  Meditation as one component of trauma therapy (57:40 / 53:19)  Self-criticism and judgment of others (1:01:02 / 56:34)  Dan’s experience spending time with the Dalai Lama (1:08:00 / 1:03:35) The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness podcast series and video challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and LMNT. Compounds that have long been considered recreational drugs by conventional standards are finally being recognized through science as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues like PTSD, depression, addiction, and more. For the right person, psychedelics can provide a sense of peace and hope that helps heal their inner wounds and allows them to live with more freedom. In today’s episode, I talk with Rick Doblin, Alberto Villoldo, and Wade Davis about the ancient healing mechanisms of plant medicine. Rick Doblin, PhD, is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. His professional goals are to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. Medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo, PhD, is an international bestselling author who has researched the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 25 years. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society, an organization dedicated to the bridging of ancient shamanic traditions with modern medicine and psychology. Wade Davis is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker. Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society from 2000 to 2013, he is currently Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of 23 books, including One River, The Wayfinders, and Into the Silence, and he was the winner of the 2012 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction (formerly the Samuel Johnson Prize), the top nonfiction prize in the English language. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and LMNT.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Rick Doblin Alberto Villoldo Wade Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. We’ve become exposed to a greater number of environmental toxins than ever before. Environmental toxins can feed cancer, interfere with glucose and cholesterol metabolism, and induce insulin resistance and obesity through multiple mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial injury, altered thyroid metabolism, and impaired central appetite regulation.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, we’re talking about how environmental toxins impact our health, the top endocrine-disrupting toxins, and my strategies for reducing your exposure. I also share which foods you should be sure to buy organic. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How environmental toxins impact our health (3:46 / 00:58) The top endocrine-disrupting toxins (5:52 / 4:01) Strategies to reduce your toxic burden (10:41 / 8:49)  EWG’s Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen lists (16:02 / 15:00)  Mentioned in this episode EWG's Skin Deep Database EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning Thrive Market Seatopia.fish EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, BiOptimizers, and Levels. Contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect to see the same results. Unlike men, women in their reproductive years have specific hormonal considerations, and their rise and fall throughout the month impact everything from energy to focus, mood, metabolism, and the ability to adapt to good-for-you stressors like exercise or fasting. On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Mindy Pelz all about the benefits of fasting and how women, in particular, can cultivate a fasting routine in a way that honors their hormones.  Dr. Mindy is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their hormonal health. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to tap into their bodies' innate healing abilities through her “5-Step Approach,” which uses fasting, personalized nutrition, stress management, chemical detoxification, and lifestyle changes to optimize health and slow the aging process. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, BiOptimizers, and Levels. Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in your first box plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more, you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Learn more at levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Hormone illiteracy and why we need more hormonal education (6:48 / 3:30) Why so many women struggle with hormonal issues (10:32 / 6:55)  Managing hormones with fasting (14:31 / 11:56)  What happens when we fast (18:43 / 16:08)  Different types of fasting (23:45 / 20:20)  Reintroducing food after a fast (28:39 / 24:00)  Who shouldn’t fast (38:22 / 33:27)  Detoxification and fasting (39:35 / 34:39)  When to use hormone therapy (42:53 / 38:00)  Hormonal testing (52:13 / 47:20)  Learn more at drmindypelz.com and get a copy of Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on lessons from our past on how to live better and longer in our future with IFM practitioner, Dr. Elizabeth Board. To learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine, sign up for IFM’s newsletter: https://www.ifm.org/about/free-newsletter/. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you? Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens. Finding ways to add movement into your daily routine is one of the absolute best things you can do for yourself. Our bodies are meant to move, yet so many of us are sedentary due to desk jobs, low energy, or lack of motivation. In today’s episode, I talk with Max Lugavere, Mark Sisson, Tony Robbins, and Peter Diamandis about why exercise is the cornerstone of good health and long life. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a top iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook is Genius Kitchen. Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, in which he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint. Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist honored by Accenture as one of the top 50 business intellectuals in the world. Through his philanthropy and partnership with Feeding America, he has provided more than 800 million meals and is on track to provide 1 billion meals by 2025. Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He was recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.” He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order at paleovalley.com/hyman. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Max Lugavere Dr. Mark Hyman Mark Sisson Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. You can exercise, meditate, sleep, and take all the supplements in the world, but unless you focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense whole foods personalized to your own needs and preferences, you will not achieve health or longevity. The Pegan Diet is an inclusive, flexible frame that is built on the principles of quality, food as medicine, and personalization. It is designed to be low glycemic (low in starch and sugar), rich in good fats, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, hormone balancing, energy boosting, and gut healing. It is nutrient dense and rich in longevity phytochemicals, polyphenols, antioxidants, and microbiome-healing fibers. It is designed to regenerate both human and planetary health, which are inseparable. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I walk you through exactly how to follow the Pegan Diet. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How I came to create the Pegan Diet (2:50 / 00:58)  Key principles of eating well (4:11 / 1:45)  Eat a lot of plants (7:12 / 5:25))  Foods with healthy fats (8:06 / 6:17)  The benefits of eating meat (9:25 / 7:35)  Getting adequate protein as a vegan (10:41 / 8:52) Sourcing and selecting fish (11:05 / 9:13) The best type of grains (11:47 / 9:55)  Avoid refined sugar (12:57 / 11:05)  Eliminate seed oils (13:15 / 11:24)  Avoid or limit dairy (13:33 / 11:41)  Mentioned in this episode Environmental Working Group  Monterey Bay Aquarium consumer guides NRDC Mercury Guide  Time to Question Everything You Know About Milk Young Forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AirDoctor. Real, whole foods contain information in the form of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, protein, phytonutrients, and fiber. That’s why food is our most powerful tool for getting our healthspan to match our lifespan. Today, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Michael Murray, one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine, about the power of food for optimal health and longevity and how to activate our body’s own innate healing system.  Dr. Murray is a doctor of naturopathy, a field of alternative medicine that seeks to harness the power of nature to prevent illness and achieve the highest level of health possible. He is the Chief Science Advisor for iHerb, and the author of more than thirty books, including The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Third Edition) and The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, and his latest, The Longevity Matrix. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AirDoctor. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. Get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough if you buy two or more. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Learn more at levels.link/HYMAN. Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter, you can get the AirDoctor filter for $329. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Gratitude and relationships as drivers of longevity and quality of life (5:20 / 3:00)  What to eat for longevity (9:42 / 7:44)  Is it harmful for us to eat plants? (14:34 / 12:46)  How to live a better, longer, healthy life—starting today (21:13 / 18:37)  Protein, aging, and muscle maintenance (24:13 / 20:08)   Do we need supplements? (28:19 / 25:02)  Foundational supplements for longevity (30:51 / 27:03)  Up-and-coming longevity-promoting compounds (51:23 / 46:57)  Mentioned in this episode Induction of human NQO1 gene expression by quercetin RegenerLife by Natural Factors Learn more about Dr. Murray’s Personal Supplementation Plan here. Get a copy of The Longevity Matrix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Wonderfeel, and Rupa Health. Over the years, it has become a widely held belief that cancer is predominantly genetic or simply the consequence of bad luck. An empowering evolution in cancer research, however, suggests we have far more control over our risk than previously thought. For instance, the right diet is imperative to reduce insulin spikes that act as a cancer growth factor. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jason Fung, Dhru Purohit, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about things we can do every day to prevent cancer and support the body during and after cancer treatment. Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, author, and researcher. His groundbreaking science-based books about diabetes and obesity, The Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting, have sold over one million copies and challenged the conventional wisdom that diabetics should be treated with insulin. Dr. Fung is also the cofounder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with fasting. His latest book is The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top-50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Wonderfeel, and Rupa Health.  AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Wonderfeel Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Jason Fung Dhru Purohit Dr. Elizabeth Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. For many of us, it can be a challenge to express what we really think, even in our most important relationships, because we seek to avoid conflict or disappointment. Unfortunately, this approach takes us further away from dealing with the real situation and we end up unhappy and suffering the consequences. I know because I, myself, used to be a “nice-aholic.” In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I share discrete action steps my coach taught me that enabled me to just take a deep breath, get clear about what I wanted, and tell the truth in a clear, honest way. I also discuss simple steps to having a difficult conversation. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): My personal history of people-pleasing (3:49 / 1:24)  Practicing healthy and effective communication (6:59 / 4:32)  Active listening (8:20 / 5:45)  How to approach a difficult conversation (9:25 / 7:27)  Mentioned in This Episode Nonviolent Communication Conscious Communication Practice Active Listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Paleovalley, and Nordic Naturals. Biohacking is all the rage, but if you’re not doing it correctly, you could wind up causing more harm than good. Overexercising, undereating, and eating too many superfoods can have the reverse effect as intended, causing nutrient deficiencies, weight gain, and cortisol depletion. Sometimes less is more, and by toggling our biohacking tools at the right time and with the right intensity, we can get closer to the results we want. I’m excited to sit down with my good friend, Dave Asprey, to talk about how to upgrade our metabolism, stress response, strength, and brain health while radically reducing the amount of effort it takes to get there. Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, the Father of Biohacking, and the leading voice in the movement to take control of your own biology. He’s hosted over 1,000 episodes of “The Human Upgrade Podcast” (formerly Bulletproof Radio) for more than a decade. He also hosts the world’s largest and longest-running biohacking conference. Dave works with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. He’s a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, creator of Danger Coffee and Bulletproof Coffee, and owner and CEO of Upgrade Labs, Human Upgrade Centers. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Paleovalley, and Nordic Naturals. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order at paleovalley.com/hyman. Shop Nordic Naturals today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Optimizing your body’s operating system (6:00 / 3:33)   Reaching maximum cardio fitness with minimal effort (15:24 / 12:54)  The role of nutrients in optimizing cardio fitness (23:50 / 19:25)  Strength and muscle building (24:56 / 20:34)  Building blocks of muscle and full-body health (33:59 / 27:17)  Zone 2 cardio (36:02 / 31:45)  Optimizing energy (39:35 / 35:11)  Detoxing and lymphatic drainage (52:56 / 48:33)  Spiritual fitness (57:52 / 53:30)  Get a copy of Smarter, Not Harder: The Biohacker’s Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want. Learn more about the world’s first human upgrade center, Upgradelabs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Beekeeper’s, and Joovv. Fish are an incredibly healthy source of protein and fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. However, there are several important things to be considered in order to reap the health benefits of fish and act as good environmental stewards at the same time. In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Greenberg, Miriam Horn, and James Arthur Smith about the current state of our seafood population and the differences between wild-caught seafood, farmed fish, and regenerative farmed fish. Paul is the bestselling author of Four Fish, American Catch, and The Omega Principle. A regular contributor to the New York Times and many other publications, Mr. Greenberg is the writer-in-residence at the Safina Center, a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation, and the recipient of a James Beard Award for Writing and Literature. He appears frequently on American and international radio and television programs and is the featured correspondent and cowriter of the 2017 PBS Frontline documentary The Fish on My Plate, which, along with his TED talk, has reached millions of viewers. Miriam Horn works at the Environmental Defense Fund and is the New York Times bestselling author of Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman: Conservation Heroes of the American Heartland. In 2020, James Arthur Smith founded SEATOPIA, a gourmet seafood subscription box now delivering certified mercury-safe seafood, carbon neutrally, direct to homes nationwide. Through SEATOPIA, he is endeavoring to scale a truly regenerative seafood supply chain and empower health-conscious consumers to directly support innovative aquaculture projects producing some of the healthiest protein on the planet. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Beekeeper’s, and Joovv.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is offering my listeners early access to their Memorial Day sale. Between now and May 30, go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get 25% off your entire order. For a limited time, you’ll get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices when you purchase one for the first time. Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Paul Greenberg Miriam Horn James Arthur Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Pique. Not only does poor sleep make you less productive and uncomfortably tired, but it can also wreak havoc on your hormones and health. Yet so many patients tell me they often find themselves awake between 1:00 am and 4:00 am. There are many factors that can contribute to sleep issues, but the two most common culprits threatening your sleep-wake cycles are unregulated blood sugar levels (or poor nutrition status) and chronic stress. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about sleep and my top tips for what you can do to stay asleep and sleep more deeply.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Pique. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now you can take advantage of Pique’s limited-time special offer on your first month's supply of Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/farmacy for 15% off plus free shipping on your first month’s supply. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Symptoms of unbalanced cortisol (4:38 / 1:06)  Melatonin production in the body (5:55 / 3:21)  How stress affects sleep-wake cycles (6:49 / 4:13)  Strategies to optimize nutrition to handle stress effectively and get high-quality sleep throughout the whole night (7:55 / 5:15)  Mentioned in this episode 10-Day Detox Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and AirDoctor. Blood sugar is one aspect of our biology that has major implications for how well we feel and function on a daily basis. And I have some good news for you: Balancing your blood sugar doesn’t have to be difficult or even unpleasant, and you’ll start to notice the benefits right away. On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the “Glucose Goddess,” all about simple, attainable hacks to help you successfully manage your blood sugar throughout the day. Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist and author. She is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, a number one international bestseller, she shared her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives and the surprising hacks to optimize it. In The Glucose Goddess Method, she helps us put them into practice with a 4-week plan. Jessie is the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @GlucoseGoddess, where she teaches over one million people about transformative food habits.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and AirDoctor. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in your first box plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. I’ve teamed up with the makers of AirDoctor to give my listeners the best deal yet on this amazing filtration system. Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter you can get the AirDoctor filter for $329. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Jessie’s mental health struggles led her to study glucose (6:37 / 3:50)  Symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar (9:01 / 6:46)  Normal vs optimal blood sugar levels (13:14 / 11:00)  How to sequence your food intake for steady blood sugar levels (22:24 / 17:50)  Blood sugar-balancing breakfasts (26:22 / 21:56)  Jessie’s Glucose Goddess Method pilot experiment (30:34 / 25:49)  Savory breakfast principles (35:50 / 31:08)  Vinegar and blood sugar levels (40:06 / 35:26)  How fiber supports glucose levels (45:51 / 41:05)  Why you should move after eating (48:52 / 44:12)  Get a copy of The Glucose Goddess Method: A 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. The RDA, or Recommended Dietary Allowance, for minerals is set to prevent deficiency, not to optimize health. Yet even small amounts of mineral insufficiency can lead to big problems. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans are deficient in the mineral and essential nutrient magnesium. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. James DiNicolantonio, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about the importance of magnesium and selecting the best form of magnesium for your personal needs. Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a cardiovascular research scientist. He has contributed extensively to health policy and has testified in front of the Canadian Senate regarding the harms of added sugars. He serves as the associate editor of the British Medical Journal’s Open Heart, a journal published in partnership with the British Cardiovascular Society, and is on the editorial advisory boards of several other medical journals. He is the author or coauthor of over 250 publications in the medical literature. He also is the author of five bestselling health books, The Salt Fix, Superfuel, The Longevity Solution, The Immunity Fix, and The Mineral Fix. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. James DiNicolantonio Dr. Todd LePine Dr. Elizabeth Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Athletic Greens. I often hear from patients, “I’ve hit a stubborn weight-loss plateau; even though I seem to be doing everything right, like eating the right foods and exercising, I’m not losing weight. How can I overcome that obstacle?” While many culprits contribute to weight-loss resistance, I find addressing hormonal imbalances helps many patients lose stubborn weight.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about three big hormone disruptors: thyroid, cortisol, and sex hormones. This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Athletic Greens. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The effects of excess insulin (3:40 / 1:35)  Hypothyroidism or low thyroid function (4:33 / 2:15) Causes of thyroid dysfunction (5:43 / 3:37)  Strategies for optimizing thyroid function and weight loss (6:39 / 4:30)  Cortisol and resistance to weight loss (11:02 / 8:55)  Resetting your nervous system (13:34 / 10:40)  Sex-hormone imbalances (15:17 / 13:10)  Strategies for balancing sex hormones (18:05 / 15:58)  Mentioned in this episode How To Work With Your Doctor To Get What You Need The UltraThyroid Solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, BiOptimizers, AirDoctor, and Athletic Greens. Humans are a reflection of our environments and what we consume. When it comes to extending our health span—the number of healthy years we exist on this planet—it is critical to pay attention to what we consume, and that means paying attention to what our food consumes. I’m excited to sit down with my good friend, Dr. Jeff Bland, to discuss exciting new research from his recent clinical trial on the impact of phytochemicals on immune system aging and how to utilize the power of nature’s anti-aging wisdom through food.   Dr. Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health. Through Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland is advocating for the power of Immuno-Rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods. Dr. Bland and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in 2012. Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers. This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, BiOptimizers, AirDoctor, and Athletic Greens. Right now, you can save up to $600 on your Sunlighten purchase. Visit Sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter you can get AirDoctor purifiers for $329. That’s $280 dollars off the normal price. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Learnings about human longevity from plant genetics (9:12 / 5:42)  The role of phytochemicals in human health (15:59 / 13:41)  The hormetic effects of eating plants (22:10 / 18:10)  How Dr. Bland discovered the benefits of Himalayan tartary buckwheat (28:20 / 24:34)  The immune system and the aging process (30:30 / 26:37)  Inflammation and the aging process (35:31 / 31:30)  Rejuvenating our immune system to reverse aging (39:37 / 35:57)  Top foods to eat for longevity (57:56 / 53:55)  Learn more about the Integrative Healthcare Symposium.  Gain access to Integrative Practitioner, the only online interdisciplinary resource and community for integrative healthcare providers, by becoming a Gold member today. Use the code FARMACY10 at checkout for a $10 discount off your annual membership here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Levels. Brain conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, Alzheimer’s, and even schizophrenia, are fast becoming one of the largest categories of chronic health concerns. Instead of just relying on the traditional approach of looking at the brain in isolation as the means of healing these conditions, we are learning more and more that when you heal the body, you also heal the mind. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit, Dr. Dale Bredesen, and Dr. Todd LePine about the one common factor behind all brain disorders: inflammation. We explore how inflammation may arise from our diets, toxins in our environment, stress, and more. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and his latest book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Levels.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now, Levels is offering an additional two free months of their annual membership. Learn more at levels.link/HYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dhru Purohit Dr. Dale Bredesen Dr. Todd LePine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Mitopure. Our biology is designed to function in very particular ways. With our modern lifestyles, most of us simply aren’t getting enough of the good things we need—the things that are designed to help us thrive. And just as much as we need to cut out the bad, we must increase the good to be able to truly live happy, meaningful, and fully engaged lives. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about what we need to increase or add to our lives to create health. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Mitopure. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Using food as medicine (4:04 / 1:44)  Principles of the Pegan diet (5:30 / 2:08)  How to practice good sleep hygiene (10:26 / 8:07)  Exercise and longevity (16:06 / 13:46)  My weekly exercise routine (17:50 / 15:30)  Building community and a sense of purpose (18:25 / 17:20)  Practices for stress management (22:30 / 20:11)  Mentioned in this episode Sleep Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Pendulum, and Sunlighten. Fasting is a powerful tool for longevity. Not only does it switch on our anti-aging genes, but it also activates the immune system, repairing damaged DNA and clearing away injured cells. It also promotes metabolic flexibility, mental clarity, and sustainable energy levels. Today, I talk with Cynthia Thurlow about how fasting works, identifying the type of fasting that is best for you, and special considerations for women interested in fasting. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, a consistent top iTunes podcast in Nutrition. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Pendulum, and Sunlighten. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets at cozyearth.com with the code MARK40. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN at Pendulumlife.com. Right now, save up to $600 on your Sunlighten purchase. Visit Sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Types of fasting practices and which one is best for you (5:44 / 3:07)  Two things everyone can do to dramatically improve their health (11:53 / 9:00)  How to start fasting and when you should not fast (22:45 / 18:56)  The mechanisms of fasting (28:25 / 24:00)  Who should not fast (33:04 / 29:10)  Cynthia’s journey to healing her autoimmune disease (37:11 / 33:16)  Balancing a fasting practice with muscle maintenance (39:55 / 36:00)  Post-menopausal women and hormone therapy (43:17 / 39:30)  Improving your sleep (1:00:40 / 56:50)  Learn more about Cynthia at cynthiathurlow.com. Get a copy of her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Join the waitlist for her IF:45 Program here. For research mentioned in this episode, please visit the Show Notes section for this episode at drhyman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on anxiety with Dr. Natasha Fallahi. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens. Many of us turn to food as a form of comfort, whether it’s due to not being able to tolerate difficult feelings or not having other forms of pleasure, and it leads to a dependence on using food to soothe and disconnect from our emotions. What we don’t realize is that emotional eating is natural and inborn, and it’s not a matter of having too little willpower. The good news is there are so many things we can do to break unhealthy patterns and cultivate a different relationship with food. In today’s episode, I talk with Marc David and Lisa Lampanelli about why so many of us find ourselves eating when stricken with tough emotions, why it’s normal, and what to do about it. Marc David, MA, is the bestselling author of the books Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being and The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, a frequent speaker and consultant, and host of the celebrated Psychology of Eating Podcast. Marc is also the founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, the world’s only health coaching program devoted to teaching the principles of dynamic eating psychology and mind-body nutrition. You probably recognize Lisa Lampanelli’s name from the world of comedy, where she has had a career spanning more than 30 years. She has numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances and specials under her belt. Lisa made national headlines in 2012 when she lost more than 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery. The comedian went on to speak with unflinching honesty about her lifelong food and body-image issues and has since gone from insulter to inspirer. Now in her 50s, she’s done a career overhaul and works as a life coach, food and body-image workshop leader, speaker, and storyteller. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Marc David Lisa Lampanelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. Relationships are truly at the core of a long and healthy life. The longest-living and most joyous people in the world all share one common trait: a sense of community. When we have a tribe to lean on, it gives us a sense of belonging, connection, and worth outside of ourselves that can open up a wealth of possibilities for us. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about how the strength of our connections with others is the number one key to our longevity.  This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Our social and psychological environments influence our gene expression, health status, and longevity (5:46 / 1:15)  Learnings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development study (7:56 / 5:30)  Good relationships keep us healthier and happier (9:07 / 7:11) Simple steps we can take to improve the quality of our relationships (9:46 / 8:40)  How I stay connected to my friends (12:16 / 9:49)  Mentioned in this episode The Harvard Study of Adult Development  My interview with Dr. Robert Waldinger Just One Quality Conversation with a Friend Boosts Daily Well-Being Researchers at Michigan State University combed through data on 2,500 long-term married couples  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Mitopure, and Joovv. Skeletal muscle is the currency of healthy aging; it’s an essential lever in maintaining optimal metabolic health, reducing body fat, and supporting longevity. And a major piece of building and maintaining muscle is protein consumption. Today, I talk with Dr. Don Layman about the science of muscle mass, optimal protein requirements for chronic disease prevention, performance, and much more.  Dr. Layman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 - 2012. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota. He is recognized for research on protein and amino acids for muscle health related to athletic performance, obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic health. Dr. Layman is also a nutrition consultant to the food industry. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Mitopure, and Joovv. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 10% off BiOptimizers' Sleep Breakthrough and get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough when you buy two or more. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. For a limited time, get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions apply). Go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The early work that led Donald to muscle-centric health (5:54 /3:42)  Protein, carbohydrates, and insulin resistance (19:43 / 14:04)  Why all calories are not equal (29:51 / 26:15)  Weight-loss research looking at high-carb, low-protein diets (35:14 / 30:58)  High percentages of women in certain age groups don’t eat enough protein (43:15 / 38:57)  How our protein needs and metabolism change with age (46:17 / 41:40)  Meeting protein needs with a vegan diet (52:37 / 47:08)  Protein quality and muscle growth (1:01:29 /  55:25)  Healthy aging, muscle, and MTOR (01:10:35 / 1:06:16)  How much and when should you eat protein? (1:18:07 / 1:15:35)  Me at age 40 vs age 60 Find Don on Twitter @donlayman and learn more through his website, MetabolicTransformation.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Paleovalley. My job as a Functional Medicine doctor is to be a medical detective—to investigate and address the root causes of problems (not just the symptoms),  help people fix the underlying problems that cause their symptoms, and recreate balance in the whole system. Rather than ask “what drug should I use to treat the symptom?” I ask “what is causing the symptom in the first place?” In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Steven Phillips and Dana Parish, and Dhru Purohit about why it’s important to thoroughly investigate to get to the root cause of symptoms. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Steven Phillips is a renowned, Yale-trained physician, international lecturer, and media go-to expert. Well-published in the medical literature, he has treated over 20,000 patients with complex, chronic illness from nearly 20 countries. Dr. Phillips experienced firsthand the nightmare of an undiagnosed, serious infection after nearly dying from his own mystery illness. He figured out how to save his own life when 25 doctors could not. Dana Parish developed Lyme-induced heart failure as a result of being improperly diagnosed by some of the “top” doctors in the country—and had her life saved by Dr. Phillips. A chart-topping Sony/ATV singer/songwriter who has written songs for artists like Celine Dion and Idina Menzel, she has become a major voice in the world of chronic illness. Her popular column on Huffington Post has been read by more than one million people globally. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top-50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Paleovalley.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Steven Phillips and Dana Parish Dhru Purohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. If you’re like most people, you’re sick of being mixed-up and confounded by conflicting media reports about the latest research on which foods are good or bad for us. You know what I’m talking about: one day eggs are unhealthy, and the next day they are a miracle food. So, should we avoid or embrace eggs in our diet? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about research that has both led to and debunked concerns associated with eating eggs. I also talk about the production of a gut metabolite called TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) and how the health of our gut microbiome influences our TMAO levels. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. By leveraging biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Learn more about Levels by going to levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The research that laid the foundation for the claim that eggs cause blood clots (3:22 / 1:17)  Supplemental choline vs dietary choline (4:57 / 2:50)  Follow-up research assessing whether eggs raise TMAO levels and cause blood clots (5:23 / 3:16)  Debunking myths around eating eggs and high cholesterol (6:05 / 4:05)  How gut health influences TMAO production (8:37 / 5:43)  Research discussed in this episode Gut Microbe-Generated TMAO from Dietary Choline Is Prothrombotic in Subjects Dietary Choline Supplements, but Not Eggs, Raise Fasting TMAO Levels in Participants with Normal Renal Function: A Randomized Clinical Trial TMAO Response to a High-Fat High-Sugar Meal Challenge in Generally Healthy United States Adults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. When we experience stress–or any threat to our well-being–our brain goes on high alert, activating an ancient system designed to protect us from a wide variety of threats and dangers. Unfortunately, modern life is keeping most of us in a state of chronic stress activation. This puts our bodies in an ongoing state of survival mode and sets the stage for burnout, fatigue, and adrenal dysfunction. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk with Izabella Wentz all about adrenal dysfunction, how it develops, its common signs and symptoms, and how to support your adrenal function to reverse burnout.   Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and Hashimoto’s Protocol, which became a number one New York Times bestseller. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. For a limited time, when you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The start of Izabella’s personal issues with fatigue (5:07 / 2:34)  How our body responds to chronic stress (10:38 /  7:24) Stages of adrenal dysfunction (15:56 / 14:13)   Detecting adrenal issues (19:37 / 17:18)  Four types of stress (26:18 /  22:14)  Gut health and adrenal function (33:00 / 29:00)  Why thyroid and adrenal dysfunction is so prevalent, especially in women (36:24 / 32:20)  Restoring adrenal function (39:20 / 35:20)  Understanding and working with your past trauma and triggers (48:24 / 44:28)  Fixing your sleep issues (57:29 / 53:30)  Get a copy of Izabella’s new book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, and check out her free guide, The ABCs of Adrenal Support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens. Western medicine likes to separate the mind from the body, but the truth is, they couldn’t be more connected. Starting at a young age, many of us face hardships that shape the lens through which we see the world. When left unresolved, adversity and trauma can lead to unhealthy lifestyle choices that directly influence our health. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jim Gordon, Lewis Howes, and Dr. Gabor Maté about how trauma can be stored in the body and why putting in the effort to work through it is vital to be a happy and healthy person. Dr. Jim Gordon, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host. Lewis is a two-sport All-American athlete, former professional football player, and member of the US men’s national handball team. His show The School of Greatness is one of the top podcasts in the world, with over 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, and Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, and has coauthored Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. His latest book is The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Jim Gordon Lewis Howes Dr. Gabor Maté Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Certain forms of exercise are more effective than others at optimizing our health, metabolism, and longevity. Our aerobic condition, strength, muscle mass, flexibility, and agility are essential for staying healthy and aging well. One main reason why exercise is so effective at keeping us young is due to its hormetic effects. Strength training is one of the best practices for activating hormesis, and it’s available to everyone. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about the benefits of strength training and how to get started.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The hormetic effects of exercise (3:25 / 1:36)  What is sarcopenia and what does it have to do with longevity? (4:23 / 2:41)  The importance of protein for muscle growth (5:33 / 3:14)  The hormetic effects of strength training (9:04 / 7:11)  The benefits of strength training (11:18 / 9:23)  Tips for incorporating strength training into your exercise routine (12:34 / 10:40)  What type of protein is needed for muscle growth (15:19 / 13:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Beekeeper’s Naturals, LMNT, and Nordic Naturals. Approximately 20 million people are suffering from prolonged post-covid symptoms, with cases increasing daily. In many people, lingering symptoms are still present (or reoccur) 6 to 9 months after Covid infection. While Covid-19 was originally viewed as a respiratory disease, we’ve now gained a new understanding of its impact on our blood vessels and how that affects the entire body. Among the most common lasting symptoms are fatigue, body aches, difficulty breathing, racing heart, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.  My guest today, Dr. Leo Galland, is one of the most incredible resources on Covid and long-Covid syndrome and is someone who has had an immense impact on my own health and my career in Functional Medicine. Dr. Galland is a board-certified internist, an international best-selling author, and one of the founders of Functional Medicine. Since the onset of the pandemic, he has devoted most of his time to research on Covid-19 and to the education of other health practitioners in understanding the biology of the disease. He has created a series of documents and videos on the long Covid syndrome intended for the general public and for health professionals. His latest publication, Long Covid: Prevention and Treatment, is available on his website. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Beekeeper’s Naturals, LMNT, and Nordic Naturals. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. I discovered Beekeeper’s Naturals’ Propolis Throat Spray and Nasal Spray and they’ve become some of my favorite ways to ensure I’m getting the right nutrients and compounds for immune integrity. Get 20% off at beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code HYMAN. LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/hyman today. Nordic Naturals omegas are pure concentrated omega-3 fish oil made from 100% wild-caught fish. Shop today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Illness after recovering from Covid (7:17 /  3:40)  The most frequently experienced symptoms after Covid (8:15 / 5:40)  The two major neurological problems that occur after Covid (10:11 / 7:44)  The prevalence of post-Covid illness (11:58 / 8:32)  The length of time it takes the body to recover from Covid (15:55 / 13:28)  Does Covid virus remain in the body post-Covid? (19:28 / 14:25)  Gut dysbiosis and restoring gut health after Covid (27:51 / 23:10)  The web of long Covid (36:36 / 31:33)  Treating long Covid with diet and Functional Medicine (58:04 / 53:10)  Out-of-the-box treatments for long Covid (1:21:36 / 1:04:04)  Learn more about Dr. Galland and his long Covid prevention and treatment at drgalland.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. If you have felt the uncomfortable sensation of your stomach expanding after eating, you are not alone. Up to 30% of Americans experience bloating and distention regularly, which are common symptoms of an imbalance in the gut, and they may even be a sign of other health conditions. Functional Medicine places a high value on a healthy gut and uses a whole-body approach to get to the root cause of bloating. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. George Papanicolaou about why so many people experience bloating and the importance of treating it. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance of both the mind and the body. Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. Upon graduation from his residency, he joined the Indian Health Service. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Todd LePine Dr. George Papanicolaou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Rupa Health. Many of us grew up with the message that vegetable oils are safe to use as a heart-healthy alternative over traditional saturated fats. Found at your typical grocery store, these clear, tasteless, and highly refined and processed oils include corn, soybean, canola, safflower, and sunflower oils. These highly unstable, highly inflammatory oils were given a gigantic push by advisory groups we trusted, including the American Heart Association, the National Education Cholesterol Program, the National Institutes of Health—and even our government’s own dietary guidelines. It turns out the truth about oils is not so clear cut. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about seed oils, why they shouldn’t be a part of your diet, and the type of fat and oils you should consume instead for optimal health.  This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Rupa Health. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive free ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What’s the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? (3:57 / 1:40) Should we cut out all vegetable and seed oils? (6:04 / 4:20)  The connection between saturated fat and cholesterol (8:20 / 6:20)  The importance of omega-6-to-omega-3 ratios (10:18 / 8:30)  Oils I generally recommend avoiding (13:41 / 12:20)  Saturated fats I generally recommend eating (14:38 / 12:40)  My favorite fats and oils (17:57 / 15:55)  Mentioned in this episode Eat Fat, Get Thin Function Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. Cold-water immersion and heat therapy are among the biggest wellness trends of the past few years, but they have a long-standing tradition of being practiced around the world. Today, I’m excited to sit down with Dr. Susanna Søberg to discuss the benefits of cold and heat therapy and how they have the potential to activate our longevity pathways.  Dr. Susanna Søberg is a Ph.D. in metabolism and specializes in functional breathing and cold and heat exposure for health optimization. She is the Founder and CEO of The Soeberg Institute, where she teaches how to "stress up to stress down" using natural stressors. Her scientific discoveries have shown the minimum threshold for how much cold and heat we need to reap the health benefits. She is an international author of Winter Swimming, a number-one bestseller on Amazon. Her book has been translated into 13 languages. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets at cozyearth.com. Use the code MARK40. BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman. Use the code hyman10.  InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How hot and cold therapy increases health and longevity (5:08 / 3:19)  The physiological effects of cold therapy (11:05 / 8:37)  The cognitive and mental health benefits of cold therapy (20:40 / 18:40)  How cold therapy activates brown fat (31:06 / 26:50) Cold therapy for pain reduction (37:48 / 33:33)  Cold therapy best practices (41:54 / 37:40)  Is hot and cold therapy better in tandem? (1:00:49 / 53:30)  The physiological effects of hot therapy (1:03:57 / 56:42)  How much time should you spend in the sauna? (1:13:30 / 1:09:17)  Benefits of infrared saunas and hot baths (1:16:58 / 1:12)  Research mentioned in this episode Get a copy of Susanna’s book, Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life. Get a 10% discount on her three-week online Thermalist course with code HYMAN at https://www.soeberginstitute.com/course/live-thermalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on the intersection of genetics and epigenetics with Dr. Tom Malterre.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. How do we want to show up, especially when things get tough? This is a great question to ask ourselves as many of us have the tendency to fall quickly and easily into patterns that don’t serve us well, often causing more harm than good, both physically and mentally. There are ways we can take back control of our minds, however, so that we can let go of stress and enjoy what most matters in life. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elissa Epel, Dr. Susan David, and Gabrielle Bernstein about the power of the mind to create or reduce stress. Elissa Epel, PhD, is an internationally renowned health psychologist who is focusing on how to live well and thrive with existential stress, despite the challenges we face personally and globally. She is a professor at UCSF and the director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism, and Emotion Center. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and past president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine and serves on scientific advisory committees for the National Institutes of Health. She is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect. Her latest book is The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease. Susan David, PhD, is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Emotional Agility, describes the psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change. Susan’s TED Talk on the topic went viral, with over 1 million views in its first week of release. Susan is the CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, a cofounder of the Institute of Coaching (a Harvard Medical School/McLean affiliate), and on the scientific advisory boards of Thrive Global and Virgin Pulse.  Gabrielle Bernstein is the New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back and has written six additional bestsellers, including Super Attractor, which launched in September 2019. She was featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader,” and the Oprah Winfrey Network chose Gabrielle to be part of the “Super Soul 100,” a dynamic group of 100 trailblazers whose vision and life’s work are bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order at paleovalley.com/hyman. Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elissa Epel Dr. Susan David Gabrielle Bernstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. We are amidst a metabolic health and obesity crisis that has taken the world by force, hijacking our biology, creating cellular dysfunction, and ultimately making us overweight, depressed, infertile, and chronically ill. The food industry tries to convince us that all calories are the same and then supports a narrative that blames the victim, insinuating that it’s the individual’s fault they are overweight.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about how we’ve lost our way when it comes to diet and health care, why fat shaming is never the answer, why weight-loss drugs are not the solution to the obesity epidemic, and much more. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Statistics on the metabolic health and obesity crisis (3:26 / 1:28)  How your environment influences your health (4:52 / 2:52)  The problematic idea that eating less and exercising more is the key to weight loss (6:15 / 4:22)  Why being overweight is not your fault (9:59 / 8:35)  Can you be healthy at any weight? (12:23 / 10:26)  How Big Food and Big Pharma make money off of our ill health (16:04 / 12:30)  The problem with treating obesity with pharmaceutical drugs (17:06 / 15:17)  Countering the obesity-as-genetic argument (19:52 / 17:20)  Mentioned in this episode FoodFixBook.com FoodFix.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Pique, and Levels. I bet most of us can relate to having negative thoughts on repeat, whether we’ve actually stopped to think about it or not. Our minds have been conditioned and can get stuck on auto-pilot, making us feel helpless, unhappy, and lost.  Today I’m excited to share a conversation with Mel Robbins, all about breaking free from negative thought patterns and incorporating tools to create self-love. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, and the #1 ranking The Mel Robbins Podcast. Her female-led media company produces provocative, life-changing content, with millions of books sold, billions of video views, six #1 audiobooks, and one of the most viewed TEDx talks in the world. Her work has been translated into 41 languages and has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. And despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet—because it was out of necessity that she discovered the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today. Mel lives in New England with her husband of 26 years and their three kids, but she is and will always be a Midwesterner at heart. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Pique, and Levels. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Take advantage of Pique’s limited-time special offer on your first month's supply of Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/farmacy for 15% off plus free shipping on your first month’s supply. Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Get two free months of Levels by going to levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Breaking free from a negative inner dialogue (4:22 / 2:36)  Who we are at our core (7:50 / 6:22)   Deciding who you want to become at any point in life (17:44 / 15:48)  How to change your mindset (23:56 / 20:24)  The power of acting into the person you want to be (30:08 / 25:25)  How to overcome excuses and resistance to change (32:54 / 27:56)  Overcoming repetitive thought patterns and negative beliefs (47:08 / 42:21)  The benefits of changing your physical environment (57:55 / 52:00)  Starting your morning to support the person you want to be (58:35 / 55:50)  Hacks to create self-love (1:05:00 / 1:00)  Check out The Mel Robbins Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and BiOptimizers. For many of us, growing up we were told that eating foods high in fat is bad for you. Many people still believe that eating cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat, causes heart attacks. Yet recent studies show there is no association between saturated fat consumption and adverse health outcomes like coronary disease or heart attacks. We also don’t hear enough about insulin resistance as a main driver of cardiovascular disease.  In today’s episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz and Dr. Aseem Malhotra about the origins of the hypothesis that dietary fat raises cholesterol, subsequently increasing heart disease, and how it caught hold. Nina Teicholz is a science journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller The Big Fat Surprise, which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat—especially saturated fat—and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats in fact cause heart disease. Nina is also the founder of the Nutrition Coalition, a nonprofit working to ensure that government nutrition policy is transparent and evidence based—work for which she’s been asked to testify before the US Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Senate.  Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an NHS-trained consultant, cardiologist, and visiting professor of evidence-based medicine at the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Salvador, Brazil. He is a founding member of Action on Sugar. In 2015, he became the youngest member to be appointed to the board of trustees of the UK health charity The King's Fund. He is a pioneer of the lifestyle medicine movement in the UK and in 2018 was ranked by software company Onalytica as the number one doctor in the world influencing obesity thinking. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and BiOptimizers. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Nina Teicholz Dr. Aseem Malhotra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Mitopure. Chronic stress has become epidemic in our society where faster is better and we attempt to pack more obligations into our ever-expanding schedules. In the face of chronic stress, insulin increases and your adrenal glands release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones flood your system, raising your heart rate, increasing your blood pressure, making your blood more likely to clot, damaging your brain’s memory center, increasing belly fat storage, and generally wreaking havoc on your body. So what steps can we take to manage stress? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about how chronic stress creates hormonal havoc and how to use diet and lifestyle practices to reduce its negative effects. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Mitopure. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The dangers of chronic stress (3:16 / 1:35)  How stress affects hormones (4:02 / 2:42)  How diet affects our stress response (4:56 / 3:56)  The importance of working on your mindset (8:07 / 5:52)  Simple techniques to reduce stress (8:52 / 6:37)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Joovv, and Thrive Market. Excess belly fat, or visceral fat around the organs, is the number-one cause of aging. It drives inflammation, increases the risk of blood clots, changes your hormones and brain chemistry, and more. It’s a recipe for disaster in the body. Not only does belly fat surround the organs, but it’s an organ of its own that can produce dangerous inflammatory cytokines that may lead to a cytokine storm.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with Dr. William Li to talk about the top foods that can fight harmful fat, improve metabolism, and strengthen our body’s natural defense systems. Dr. William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? has garnered more than 11 million views. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. His newest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer, was just released. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Joovv, and Thrive Market. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. For a limited time, you’ll get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions apply). Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Join Thrive Market today at thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive $80 off your first order. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Top misconceptions about metabolism (3:53 / 2:05)  The four phases of metabolism (9:06 / 7:23)  A slow metabolism does not cause body fat—it’s the other way around (11:16 / 9:20)  What is metabolism? (14:02 / 12:05)  Four things that body fat does (22:14 / 20:22)  How brown fat was discovered (30:27 /  20:17) Activating brown fat (33:32 / 29:38)  Foods that fire up brown fat (36:56 / 33:12)  Health risks of being overweight and underweight (47:28 / 43:22)  What Dr. Li eats (53:44 / 50:00)  Get a copy of Dr. Li’s book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens. Depending on what form they take, our relationships with others can either make our lives fulfilling and joyful or stressful and even sad. Everyone has the intention to live well and feel happy, but so many of our choices derail us from those goals. Investing our time and energy into our relationships (even the one we have with ourselves) might be the key. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Waldinger, Esther Perel, and Angelika Alana about why relationships are so important to our health and how to be the best version of yourself in them. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. Dr. Waldinger is also a Zen master (roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. Esther Perel, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author, is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 30 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into nearly 30 languages. Angelika Alana is the founder and CEO of the Somatic Healing Institute. She has been featured in Vanity Fair, Well+Good, and Modern Luxury. She certifies coaches and facilitators in her transformational body-based healing method. She has traveled and studied extensively in Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, and the UK, and is a massive foodie with her husband Patrick Drake, cofounder of Hello Fresh. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Robert Waldinger Esther Perel Angelika Alana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. It’s no secret that being overweight or obese can increase your risk for numerous health problems, including stroke, some cancers, heart disease, and depression. What many people don’t realize, however, is that we can suffer all these problems even if we’re normal weight or underweight. Scientists have even coined a phrase for this phenomenon: “thin on the outside, fat on the inside,” or TOFI. Instead of being “overweight,” these people are “under-lean” (i.e., they don’t have enough muscle) and have a little extra weight around the middle, or “belly fat.” TOFIs have the metabolic features of a prediabetic obese person: Low muscle mass, inflammation, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking about “skinny fat,” why it can be worse than obesity, and how to address it.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Ninety-three percent of people are metabolically unhealthy (3:03 / 00:56)  Risks associated with being TOFI (4:40 / 2:25) Body composition testing (7:06 / 4:55)  The first steps to take if you fall into the category of TOFI (8:16 / 6:05)  The benefits of strength training (9:25 / 7:11)   Addressing food sensitivities (10:40 / 8:28)  Stress management techniques (11:00 / 8:47)  Additional strategies to address TOFI (11:11 / 9:00)  Mentioned in this episode TB12 App 22 Free Workouts You Can Do at Home Right Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, BiOptimizers, and BON CHARGE. We live in a world that claims to be based on science, goodwill, and policies intended to help people. But in reality, these things are often heavily influenced and manipulated by industry, particularly Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, which have corrupted many institutions, politicians, professional associations, research institutions, and medical schools. And it has, unfortunately, led to mass confusion and illness in the public.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with Calley Means to talk about how Big Food and Big Pharma are rigging the system and profiting off of our ill health. Calley is the co-founder of TrueMed, a company that enables Americans to buy exercise and healthy food with FSA/HSA dollars. He is also the co-author (with his sister, Dr. Casey Means) of an upcoming book on food-as-medicine. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies and is now exposing practices they use to weaponize our institutions of trust. He is a graduate of Stanford and Harvard Business School.  This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, BiOptimizers, and BON CHARGE. Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a HUGE range of evidence-based products to optimize your life. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/HYMAN and use coupon code HYMAN to save 20%. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How big industry drives corruption (6:08 / 4:35)  Calley’s early career experience and how he came to understand the system is rigged (9:06 / 7:24)  How Big Food rigs systems of trust (14:02 / 10:50)   The weaponization of nutrition research (17:11 / 14:07)  Outside funding of medical associations (25:51 / 20:10)  Our healthcare system incentivizes sickness (34:34 / 30:00)  The recent news about Ozempic, which is being touted as a miracle obesity drug, perfectly encapsulates the rigged system (38:57 / 33:22)  Is obesity genetic? (49:55 / 43:50)  How we can fix the system (57:58 / 52:55)  Food as medicine (1:16:03 / 1:11)  Follow Calley on Twitter @calleymeans and on Instagram @calleymeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Mitopure. There is no other activity you do every day that has more power to change your biology than what you eat. Food carries information molecules, instructions, and code that programs your biology with every bite for better or worse. Food is more than just calories; it is information that controls every aspect of your health. Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet (SAD) comprises over 60 percent ultra-processed food mostly from commodity crops—wheat, corn, and soy—turned into hundreds of thousands of food-like products that bear little resemblance to our evolutionary diet.  In this episode, I explore how to use food as our greatest ally for achieving an optimal state of health and healing from states of disease. I discuss what to eat to support every system in the body, what foods you should avoid, why the quality of what you eat matters, and more. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Mitopure. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, InsideTracker is offering my podcast community a super special deal of 31% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.  Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: The Pegan Diet: Use Food As Your Farmacy The #1 Thing You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Health Eat These 5 Superfoods To Enhance Your Brain And Body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. We know exactly how to hack our biology in order to live our last years full of energy, vibrancy, independence, and life. Many wonder how I have managed to stay strong, healthy, and youthful at 63 when many of my peers are winding down. So, in today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about my personal longevity program.  What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which is out now. Learn more and order the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Recap of my nine-week Health Bites series on longevity (4:12 / 1:28)  Choose the best longevity practices for yourself (7:07 / 4:27)  What does Dr. Hyman eat? (7:45 / 4:58)  My personal exercise routine (8:33 /  5:46)  How I manage my sleep and stress (9:23 / 6:35)  How I incorporate good stress: hormesis (10:45 / 7:58)  My personal supplement protocol (12:41 / 9:54)  Advanced innovations and therapies I’ve tried and use (14:08 / 11:20)  Lifestyle practices that support my longevity (15:03 / 12:18)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Sunlighten, and Levels. Are you living your most authentic life? Are you leaning into your purpose or running away from it? Is this the story you want your future self to tell or do you ache for something more? Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with Lewis Howes to talk about how to unlock the power of the mind, eliminate self-sabotaging thoughts, and pursue a meaningful mission in life.  Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host. Lewis is a two-sport All-American athlete, former professional football player, and member of the U.S.A. Men’s National Handball Team. His show The School of Greatness is one of the top podcasts in the world, with over 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, Sunlighten, and Levels. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you 2 pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. Go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Right now, you can save up to $600 on your Sunlighten purchase at Sunlighten.com/mark-hyman. Mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save. Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Learn more about Levels at levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Lewis mastered his own mindset (4:50 / 2:25)  What is greatness? (8:02 / 5:25)  Self-doubt and the three main fears that cause it (10:15 / 7:40)  Lewis’s breakthrough moments and the tools that helped him get there (13:42 / 11:10) Why we need a clear mission for every season of our life (20:56 / 18:20) A powerless mindset vs a greatness mindset (26:58 /  22:20)  Emotional tools and support to develop a greatness mindset (32:52 / 28:20)  How to reshape our mind and our beliefs (37:34 / 32:44)  Unlocking abundance through gratitude (46:53 / 42:16)  Overcoming people-pleasing (59:07 / 54:40)  Get a copy of Lewis’s new book, The Greatness Mindset. Follow Lewis on Instagram and subscribe to his podcasts, The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on constipation with Dr. Mary Pardee. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, Athletic Greens, and Nordic Naturals. A healthy liver helps your body clean your blood, combat toxic junk and chemicals in your environment, and much more. It is instrumental in keeping you from getting sick and helping you maintain plenty of energy. Unfortunately, however, 90 million Americans—and a growing number of individuals worldwide—have what is called “fatty liver disease,” which literally means your liver fills with fat.  In today’s episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to take care of your liver. I also speak with Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about why fatty liver is so prevalent, how to test for it, and how to reverse it. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He’s the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. He is also one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry, in part through his game-changing books. His latest work is Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, InsideTracker, Athletic Greens, and Nordic Naturals. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Nordic Naturals omegas are pure concentrated omega-3 fish oil made from 100% wild-caught fish. Shop today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Robert Lustig Dr. Elizabeth Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. You can dramatically increase your healthspan through diet, exercise, and lifestyle, and that’s enough to feel younger for longer! But if you’re interested in taking your longevity protocol to the next level, there are many advanced longevity innovations coming online and giving insight into the future of longevity. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into exciting new advances to optimize health and increase longevity. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which is out now. Learn more and order the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Stem cell therapy (4:50 / 2:45)  Exosome therapy (8:05 / 5:50)  My own experience using exosomes (9:07 / 6:52) Peptide therapy (11:39 / 9:23)  My personal use of peptides (13:34 / 10:07)  Regenerative medicine: what it is and my own experience using it (14:03 / 11:48)  Mentioned in this episode BioReset Medical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, Pendulum, and Pique. When it comes to diet, there's so much changing and conflicting information flying around that it can feel impossible to know where to look for sound advice. Decades of nutritional misguidance, lobbying, and corrupt food policies have only left us more confused when we head to the grocery store. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian about Food Compass, a new food rating system aimed to help determine the general healthfulness of different foods and cut through the confusion when it comes to our food choices.  Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist, Special Advisor to the Provost, Dean for Policy, and Jean Mayer Professor at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; and Professor of Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine. His work aims to create the science and translation for a food system that is nutritious, equitable, and sustainable. Dr. Mozaffarian has authored more than 500 scientific publications on dietary priorities for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, and on evidence-based policy approaches and innovations to reduce diet-related diseases in the US and globally. He has served in numerous advisory roles, and his work has been featured in a wide array of media outlets. Thomson Reuters has named him as one of the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, Pendulum, and Pique. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN. Just head over to Pendulumlife.com to check it out. Right now you can take advantage of Pique’s limited-time special offer on your first month's supply of their Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/farmacy for 15% off plus free shipping on your first month’s supply. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Challenges and limitations of nutrition research (5:36 / 3:40) Food rating systems (14:02 / 11:50)  The Food Compass rating system (26:14 / 19:43)  Development and scoring domains of the Food Compass (30:34 / 25:18)  Comparing Food Compass to other scoring systems (39:44 / 34:27)  Research on how following Food Compass would affect health (41:57 / 36:49) Distinguishing a processed vs ultra-processed food (50:25 / 43:26)  Limitations of and areas of controversy with Food Compass (1:00:46 / 55:46) How Food Compass scores cholesterol (1:07:11 / 1:01:54)  Mentioned in this episode 2022 Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Thrive Market, and Nordic Naturals. Our first actions of the day can have profound health benefits. Practices such as getting natural daylight first thing in the morning, eating a breakfast that does not spike blood sugar, and developing a morning routine can give us balanced energy and make us more stress resilient all day. In today’s episode, I talk with Drs. Andrew Huberman, Elizabeth Boham, Casey Means, and Rangan Chatterjee about simple ways to start your day for better health.  Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning.  Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, the Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University.  Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK. Host of the number one Apple podcast Feel Better, Live More and presenter of BBC 1’s Doctor in the House, Dr. Chatterjee is the author of five Sunday Times bestselling books, and his TED Talk, “How to Make Diseases Disappear,” has now been viewed over 4.8 million times.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Thrive Market, and Nordic Naturals. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Join Thrive Market today at thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive $80 off your first order. Shop Nordic Naturals today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Andrew Huberman Dr. Elizabeth Boham Dr. Casey Means Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. Obesity rates have climbed by over 400 percent in the last 60 years. More than half of US adults are overweight or obese, and one in five children has been clinically diagnosed with obesity. What the heck is going on to cause this rapid decline in health that’s also impacting our children at such an alarming rate? Today on the podcast, I sit down with my friend and business partner Dhru Purohit for part two of our conversation. We discuss the need for a radical shift in food policy at the federal level, why fixing the food system is a bipartisan issue, and the need for transparency to stop corruption in industry-funded nutrition research and academia in favor of Big Food’s agenda.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Corruption in the food system (3:58 / 00:28)  How industry-funded nutrition research yields biased outcomes (9:39 / 6:30)  Tufts University’s Food Compass: what it is and why it went viral (17:35 / 14:27)  Potential solutions for fixing corruption in the food industry (29:16 / 24:37 Challenges to doing long-term nutritional studies (36:14 / 30:17) My recommendations for eating seed oils (39:58 / 33:10)  How the food system has corrupted our taste buds and our biology (45:01 / 44:41)  Why the number one risk factor for obesity is not genetics (52:25 / 49:04)  Is eating healthy elitist? (1:07:57 / 1:03:40)  Overcoming societal division for our well-being (1:16:54 / 1:12:37)  Mentioned in This Episode Tamar Haspel’s viral Tweet My new book, Young Forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Joovv, and BiOptimizers. We can’t avoid getting older, but we can reduce biological aging—the internal process that creates all the symptoms of the disease we’ve come to call aging. That means we can be one age chronologically, and another internally. I’m happy to use myself as an example of what we can do to our biology when we take out negative inputs and embrace positive ones: I’m 63 years old but my biological age is 43. We are living in a pivotal time for reframing the intersection of age and health. My passion for this topic combined with the incredible tools I’ve discovered led me to write my new book, Young Forever, so that I could share this life-changing information with others.  Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to sit down with my friend and business partner Dhru Purohit to talk about some of the key highlights from my research on longevity. Dhru and I dive into the best way to determine your biological age so that you can begin your own journey of aging backward with measurable data. Functional Medicine provides us with the perfect framework to prevent and heal dis-ease, with the exciting side effect of reduced aging.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Joovv, and BiOptimizers. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35+ labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. For a limited time, you can get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices  (some exclusions apply). Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How to determine your biological age (3:51 / 00:42)  Reframing our view of aging (9:44 / 6:32)  The Functional Medicine approach to aging (12:01 / 8:59)   Three things that accelerate aging (15:28 / 12:12)  The ten hallmarks of aging (26:02 / 19:13)  My unique approach to aging and longevity (29:39 / 24:31)  My view on taking metformin to promote longevity (32:41 / 27:21) My Pegan food pyramid (37:58 / 33:48) Prioritizing exercise, sleep, and good stressors (53:56 / 48:40)  Aging well late into life (1:02:42 / 57:10)  Mentioned in this episode Pegan Food Pyramid Get a copy of my new book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. I focus a lot on the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to health and longevity, but daily habits like good sleep hygiene, healthy stress management, living out of a sense of purpose, prioritizing self-care, and community involvement are just as important. This is because your health and longevity are determined by your individual exposome washing over your genes. In other words, your genes are not your destiny. They load the gun, but your environment pulls the trigger. And this is good news! In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into the importance of sleep, stress management, self-care, community, purpose, and spirit and how to prioritize these things in your life. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why sleep is critical to health and longevity (4:35 / 2:28) Tips to improve your sleep (7:15 / 4:25)  How self-care enhances health and longevity (11:31 / 7:05)  What research shows us about the benefits of mindset and self-care (13:19 / 8:40) How to nourish your spirit (14:08 / 9:48)  Mentioned in this episode Dr. Hyman’s Free Sleep Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and BiOptimizers.  It’s no surprise that physical movement is one of the best habits you can possibly adopt to live a longer, better life. Exercise (the right dose, type, and frequency) optimizes all biological systems. In fact, combined with the right diet, exercise is the most powerful tool for staying healthy and extending your life. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into exactly how exercise benefits the body, how much is needed, how to incorporate more movement into your life, and much more. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and BiOptimizers. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Physical and psychological benefits of exercise (4:06 / 2:28)  Biological systems improved by exercise (5:48 / 3:34)  How much exercise is needed to enhance longevity? (7:15 / 4:00)   How exercise influences longevity (8:04 / 5:28)  What the research says about exercise (10:18 / 6:58)   Ways to incorporate more movement into your life (beyond going to the gym) (13:09 / 9:48)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BON CHARGE, and Mitopure. If you’ve ever wondered if plant-based meat alternatives are nutritionally equal to real, pasture-raised meats, or if they are truly better for issues like inflammation and cardiovascular health, this is the episode for you. Meat has become such a monolithic topic when, in fact, it’s extremely complex and nuanced. We can’t just say all meat is good or no meat is good, it’s a matter of what types and sources of proteins you’re eating and what the rest of your diet looks like, too.  I’m excited to dive into all those complexities today with Dr. Stephan van Vliet, who is a nutrition scientist with metabolomics expertise in the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University. Dr. van Vliet’s research is performed at the nexus of agricultural and human health. He routinely collaborates with farmers, ecologists, and agricultural scientists to study critical linkages between agricultural production methods, the nutrient density of food, and human health. His work has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Scientific Reports, the Journal of Nutrition, and the Journal of Physiology. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, BON CHARGE, and Mitopure. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. My community can go to boncharge.com/HYMAN and use coupon code HYMAN to save 20% at BON CHARGE. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Plant-based meat vs grass-fed meat (7:06 / 3:55) How the diet of livestock affects the flavor and phytochemical composition of their meat and milk (22:14 / 16:23) Why the overall composition of your diet matters (29:13 / 23:57) Research looking at grass-fed vs grain-fed bison (33:23 / 27:34)  How humans can get unique plant compounds through animal consumption (42:07 / 36:22) Why not all feed-lot feed is equal (44:53 / 38:55)  Why cardiac risk from meat consumption may vary depending on the type of meat (48:14 / 42:26)  The metabolic health of pasture-raised bison vs feed-lot bison (49:09 / 43:12)  Assessing the health of lab-grown meat (57:38 / 53:20)  Honoring the wisdom of farmers and indigenous people (1:06:21 / 1:00:30)  Please visit the Show Notes section for this episode at drhyman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. It can be easy to fall into a food rut, eating the same things week in and week out. Consuming a variety of foods not only adds more excitement to your meals, but it’s also essential for expanding the nutritional diversity of your diet. There are thousands of phytochemicals, also called phytonutrients, found in whole foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, spices, and tea, among many other things. These natural compounds create a variety of colors in our plant foods and signal various benefits. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. William Li, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Dhru Purohit about why having diversity in your diet and eating a range of colorful produce is the ideal way to promote optimal health.  Dr. Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of Eat to Beat Disease—The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity.  Dr. Jeff Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations—the immune system. A nutritional biochemist by training, Jeff began in academia as a university professor. Jeff then spent three decades working alongside other pioneers in the natural products industry. In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Jeff founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. William Li Dr. Jeffrey Bland Dhru Purohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.  Hormetic stressors are good stressors. These are actions that, in the right dose, have the power to lower inflammation, boost tissue repair and metabolism, and support our mitochondria. It’s like the saying goes: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Things like exercise and strength training, hot and cold therapies, light therapy, ozone, and others are all mild stressors that jump-start your body into repair and rejuvenation. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into how adversity and little stresses to your system (i.e., hormesis) activate longevity pathways. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is hormesis? (5:14 / 1:45)  Healing systems that get activated by hormetic stressors (5:49 / 2:16)  The benefits of calorie restriction (7:07 / 3:42)  The benefits of heat therapy (9:37 / 6:08)  The benefits of cold therapy (10:53 / 7:24)  The benefits of exercise (12:18 / 8:48)  Additional types of hormesis (14:30 / 9:53)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, InsideTracker, BiOptimizers. I bet most of us can relate to having negative thoughts on repeat, whether we’ve actually stopped to think about it or not. Our minds have been conditioned and can get stuck on auto-pilot, making us feel helpless, unhappy, and lost. But just like every other aspect of well-being, we need to exercise our mental patterns to show them positive patterns and avenues for growth and change. My guest on today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Yung Pueblo, is a grounded and inspiring guide for how to spend more time with your thoughts and create new patterns. Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of nearly 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His books include Inward, Clarity & Connection, and his most recent, Lighter, which was an instant New York Times bestseller. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, InsideTracker, BiOptimizers. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough plus a special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The story and inspiration behind Yung Pueblo’s new book, Lighter (6:41 / 2:50)  Yung Pueblo’s rock-bottom moment (9:20 / 6:30)  The practice that put Yung Pueblo on the path to healing and wisdom (12:52 / 9:52)  Why we suffer (16:36 / 14:08)  How our perception shapes our reality (24:15 / 21:47)  The importance of radical honesty and being honest with yourself (32:16 / 26:33)  Developing self-love, acceptance, and worth (38:23 / 32:55)  Navigating relationships and conflict (40:34 / 35:24)  Building healthy habits and Yung Pueblo’s daily practice (50:53 / 45:02)  Allowing yourself to recognize your progress (1:09:12 / 1:03:24)  Get a copy of Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. A shocking 99 percent of Americans are nutrient deficient, including over 90 percent who are deficient in omega-3 fats and 50 percent who are deficient in magnesium. Add to that chronic stress and a heavily processed diet with foods lacking nutrition, and it’s a recipe for nutrient-deficiency disaster. In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Kresser, Dhru Purohit, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about why so many of us are nutrient deficient and what to do about it. Chris Kresser MS, L.Ac, is the codirector of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of Kresser Institute, creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 1,500 clinicians and health coaches in his unique approach. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.  Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Chris Kresser Dhru Purohit Dr. Elizabeth Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.  To understand and combat rapid aging, we need to understand what causes aging, chronic diseases, and decline. We call these things the hallmarks of aging—the underlying common pathways or mechanisms of aging. Each hallmark is influenced by the others and affected by various imbalances—too much or too little of certain inputs that can negatively impact the expression and progression of the hallmark. Understanding those interactions and weblike connections is the key to solving the puzzle of aging.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I dive into the 10 distinct hallmarks of aging and how to address them. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Disrupted hormonal and nutrient signaling (8:08 / 4:40)  DNA damage and mutations (17:38 / 14:12)  Telomere shortening (19:19 / 15:52)  Damaged proteins (20:32 / 17:04)  Epigenetic damage (22:56 / 19:29)  Senescent cells (otherwise known as zombie cells) (25:11 / 21:43)  Depleted energy and mitochondrial decline (26:44 / 23:17)  The link between gut health and longevity (28:33 / 25:07)  Stem cell exhaustion (30:38 / 27:14)  Inflammaging and dysfunction in immune functioning (32:00 / 28:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Paleovalley, and Mitopure. Many of us turn to food to cope with feelings, then we beat ourselves up. Personally, I’m guilty of turning to food when I’m exhausted and then feeling bad about not making great choices or eating when I wasn’t truly hungry. But what we don’t realize is that emotional eating is natural and inborn, and it’s not a matter of having too little willpower. The healing process means getting unstuck from negative patterns, reframing our inner dialogue, and acknowledging the different parts of us and what they’re each asking for. Feeling guilty and disempowered isn’t doing us any good.  Today I’m excited to sit down with a leading expert in the field of emotional eating and a good friend, Marc David. Marc David, M.A., is the bestselling author of the books, Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being and The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, a frequent speaker and consultant, and host of the celebrated Psychology of Eating Podcast. Marc is also the Founder of The Institute for the Psychology of Eating, the world’s only health coaching program devoted to teaching the principles of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Paleovalley, and Mitopure. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Is emotional eating the same thing as having an eating disorder? (5:45 / 3:12) The three biggest myths about emotional eating (6:34 / 4:00)  Breaking the pattern of emotional eating (9:39 / 7:00)  Emotional eating and the rebel and child archetypes (19:05 / 16:25)  The relationship between the biology of food and psychology of eating (25:46 /  20:46) Learning how to eat vs. how not to eat (32:55 / 24:50)   The relationship between trauma and emotional eating (34:34 / 29:50)  Reframing beliefs around food and eating (42:09 / 35:10)  The importance of practicing self-compassion (45:51 / 40:50)  The Emotional Eating Breakthrough Program (58:07 / 53:05)    Learn more about The Emotional Eating Breakthrough Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on the roles of genetics and lifestyle factors in the development of Alzheimer’s disease with Dr. Cindy Geyer.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Mitopure, and Pique. Many people are confused about how much protein they should be eating and where to get it. Adequate protein is vital in building muscle mass, an essential component of maintaining a healthy weight. It’s also a key factor in reducing the risk of chronic disease, which improves our healthspan and longevity. Research shows that higher protein intake is correlated to better body composition, insulin control, satiation, and more. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. David Heber, and Dr. Frank Lipman about why it’s necessary to get adequate protein in your diet every day and how to do that, whether you’re a meat-eater or not. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an integrative physician who completed her fellowship in nutritional sciences and geriatrics at Washington University, St. Louis. She is board certified in family medicine and completed her undergraduate work in human nutrition vitamin and mineral metabolism. Dr. Lyon works closely with current and retired Special Operations military operators as a part of the Task Force Dagger Foundation. Dr. Heber is the founding director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, a professor of medicine and public health, and the founding chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition in UCLA’s Department of Medicine. Dr. Heber also directs the National Cancer Institute-funded clinical nutrition research unit and the National Institute of Health’s nutrition and obesity training grants at UCLA. Dr. Frank Lipman is recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and Functional Medicine (or what he calls “good medicine”). Dr. Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well. He is a sought-after international speaker and the bestselling author of six books—How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young and Slim for Life, Revive, and Total Renewal—and his newest book, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality.⁣ This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Mitopure, and Pique.  Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Right now you can take advantage of Pique's limited-time special offer on your first month's supply of their Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/farmacy for 15% off plus free shipping on your first month’s supply. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Dr. David Heber Dr. Frank Lipman Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and InsideTracker.  What to eat for health has been a historically divisive topic, but it really shouldn’t be. If you want optimal health, you need to do just one thing: eat the foods that heal you and avoid the ones that harm you. The foundation of health and longevity is diet.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss what to eat for longevity and how to focus on food as medicine. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and InsideTracker. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Universal principles to guide the right diet for you (6:02 / 2:55) What plants should you eat and how many? (9:53 / 6:39) What fruits to eat (11:15 / 8:12)  What types of fat to eat (12:30 / 9:11)  What types of meat to eat (13:47 / 10:30) What kind of eggs to eat (15:47 / 12:28) What type of fish to eat (16:07 / 12:49) Are beans and grains okay to eat? (16:38 / 13:20) Is it okay to eat sugar? (18:01 / 14:40) What type of oils to eat (19:02 / 15:44) Is dairy okay to eat? (19:27 / 16:08) What not to eat (20:07 / 16:49)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, BiOptimizers, BON CHARGE, and Sunlighten. Research has revealed that by staying aware of how we interact with our partners and embracing specific patterns we are less likely to get divorced and more likely to be in a satisfying relationship many years from now. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to two leading experts in the field of healthy relationships, Drs. Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman, cofounders of the Gottman Institute.  Dr. John Gottman previously served as executive director of the Relationship Research Institute and is a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington, where he founded the Love Lab. He is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction and has conducted forty years of groundbreaking research with thousands of couples. His work has earned him numerous major awards and he was named one of the top ten most influential therapists of the past quarter century. Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman is president of the Gottman Institute and cofounder of Affective Software, Inc. A highly respected clinical psychologist, she was named Washington State Psychologist of the Year and received the 2021 Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, BiOptimizers, BON CHARGE, and Sunlighten. Join Thrive Market today at thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive $80 off your first order. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase. Just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/HYMAN and use coupon code HYMAN to save 20%. You can save up to $600 on your Sunlighten purchase at sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The top four relationship killers (5:18 / 3:20)  The keys to a successful relationship (6:25 / 4:00)  Love as a practice (27:09 / 22:50)  What makes for a great sex life (31:25 / 27:08)  How to have healthy conflict (35:11 / 30:52) Breaking out of reactivity and fight or flight (42:33 / 38:17)  The biggest predictor of divorce (48:32 / 44:10)  How contempt differs from criticism (50:57 / 46:42) The origins of contempt (53:13 / 48:55) Top relationship hacks (1:00:13 / 54:24)  Take the Free Gottman Relationship Quiz and download the Gottman Card Decks app. Get a copy of The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Pendulum. Of all the things we do each day, breathing is arguably the most important. While breathing’s most important job is to literally keep us alive, breathing can help in many more ways than just survival, including activating your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps slow your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. In today’s episode, I talk with James Nestor, Dr. Louis Ignarro, Wim Hof, and Dr. Jim Gordon about using breathing to support your health. James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, The New York Times, and more. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an instant New York Times bestseller. Breath explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly—and how we can get it back. Dr. Louis Ignarro is a medical research scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his breakthrough discovery of nitric oxide and how it positively impacts health and longevity. His groundbreaking research on nitric oxide paved the way for—among other innovations—Viagra. He is an award-winning Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has his PhD in pharmacology. Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” holds multiple world records for his feats of endurance and exposure to cold. He is the author of The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential. The benefits of Wim’s method, now practiced by tens of thousands, have been validated by eight university research studies. Dr. James Gordon, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Pendulum.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. To receive 20% off your first Pendulum purchase, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code HYMAN. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: James Nestor Dr. Louis Ignarro Wim Hof Dr. Jim Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox. Exciting discoveries emerging from the field of aging research are pointing to a radically new approach to how we deal with getting older. Science is getting to the root cause of why aging is often accompanied by a decline in function and decrepitude. If we understand the why—the root causes and the changes they trigger in our biology, in our interconnected web of molecules and cells and tissues—then we can transform our health and well-being and extend our lives, both our healthspan and our life span.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss how and why we age. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription plus $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The difference between chronological age and biological age (4:05 / 1:40)  The hallmarks of aging (8:59 / 6:39)  What causes biological aging? (12:48 / 8:05)  Simple lifestyle and behavior changes that can influence the hallmarks of aging (19:07 / 16:44)  The common root cause of all chronic disease (21:29 / 19:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Levels.  We’re in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance. Compounds that have long been considered recreational drugs by conventional standards are finally being recognized through science as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues, like PTSD, depression, addiction, and more. Mental health problems are the number one driver of indirect healthcare costs, loss of productivity, and diminished quality of life. Yet, we aren’t very successful at treating them with modern medicine. This is a pivotal moment for turning the treatment of mental health around as we explore psychedelic medicine. Today, I’m excited to talk to a leading expert and advocate in the field of psychedelic medicine, Rick Doblin. Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Levels.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get 25% off your first order. By leveraging biosensors like continuous glucose monitors, Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now you can join Levels and receive an additional two free months on your annual membership when you order at levels.link/HYMAN. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Rick’s early life and introduction to psychedelics (8:36 / 3:55) The history of psychedelic research and the psychedelic renaissance (30:02 / 25:24) Is psychedelic-assisted therapy practical and scalable? (32:34 / 27:55)  Group and couples psychedelic-assisted therapy (36:53 / 30:40)  The economics of providing psychedelic-assisted therapy (38:53 / 34:15) Drug policy reform (39:55 / 35:15)  How psychedelics affect the brain (41:26 / 36:58)  Reframing the public perception of psychedelics (1:02:19 / 57:50)  Moving toward a world of net-zero trauma (1:04:10 / 59:30)  The future of drug policy reform (1:17:47 / 1:08:50)  Learn more about MAPS at maps.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Athletic Greens, and Paleovalley.   Until recently, the most popular approach to treating Alzheimer’s has been to focus on managing the symptoms in the brain. Now brain experts and neurologists know that a better, more effective approach to helping Alzheimer’s patients requires a full-body assessment with all-encompassing, highly individualized treatment that includes improving the microbiome, a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, hormonal balance, adequate sleep, and more. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Richard Isaacson, Dhru Purohit, and Dr. Dale Bredesen about why Alzheimer’s is not just a disease of the brain, but one of the entire body. Dr. Richard Isaacson serves as Director of the Center for Brain Health and Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine. He previously served as Director of the APC at the Weill Cornell Memory Disorders Program, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development, and associate professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine & NewYork-Presbyterian. He remains an adjunct associate professor of neurology in the Department of Neurology at Weill Cornell. Prior to that, he served as associate professor of clinical neurology, Vice-Chair of Education, and Education Director of the McKnight Brain Institute in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.   Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and his latest book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Athletic Greens, and Paleovalley.  InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Richard Isaacson Dhru Purohit Dr. Dale Bredesen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and BiOptimizers. Modern medicine treats each individual disease as if it were a distinct entity separate from everything else that happens in the body. Rather than study the root causes and underlying mechanisms of aging, we look for drugs to block abnormal processes and suppress symptoms. Functional Medicine provides a new road map for healthy aging—one in which we don’t view all diseases of aging as different things.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss why we need to reframe our concept of aging, how and why we age the way we do, and what to do about it. What I’ve discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health and the health of my patients. I’ve compiled it all into a new book called Young Forever, which comes out on February 21, 2023. Learn more and preorder the book at youngforeverbook.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): It is possible to live into our 90s, 100s, and beyond disease-free, active, and mentally sharp (5:44 / 2:02)  Identifying your reason for being (7:54 / 4:42)  The difference between healthspan and life span (11:07 / 8:46)  The economic implications of a longer-lived population (12:24 / 10:40)  Our flawed framework of aging (16:02 / 13:40)  The Functional Medicine approach to aging (16:35 / 14:26)  It’s never too late to get started (20:09 / 19:48)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Joovv, and Mitopure. Everyone has the intention to live well and feel happy, but so many of our choices deviate us from those goals. Investing our time and energy into our relationships might be the key. Loneliness is a main measure of unhappiness, and it also happens to be a stressor and risk factor for disease. I’m so excited to talk to Dr. Rober Waldinger on today’s podcast episode, all about fostering better relationships to live a longer, happier, and healthier life.  Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. Dr. Waldinger is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. He is the co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, Joovv, and Mitopure. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Get an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices (some exclusions apply) at Joovv.com/farmacy. Use the code FARMACY. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman & use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The number-one life choice you can make today for future health and happiness (5:08 / 1:43)  The connection between our relationships and our health (11:29 / 8:00)  Cultivating relationships and well-being (13:41 / 10:16)  Getting to know your partner better (23:44 / 20:20) Practices that promote happiness (36:50 / 31:29)  Letting go of grudges and healing relationships (39:47 / 34:05)  Strategies for social fitness (43:32 / 38:25)  Navigating romantic relationships ( 53:01 / 47:11) Community as medicine (56:57 / 51:25) What matters most in life (1:07:43 / 1:02:13)  Get a copy of Robert’s book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.   Mentioned in this episode ​​Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories The 36 Questions That Lead to Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.   Blood sugar is one aspect of our biology that has major implications for how well we feel and function on a daily basis. When it is out of balance and our insulin spikes, it can set us up for health problems down the road. Luckily, there are many simple, realistic hacks that can help to successfully manage blood sugar without leaving you feeling deprived.   In today’s episode, I talk with Jessie Inchauspé, Max Lugavere, and Dr. Casey Means about the best hacks to reduce insulin spikes and why managing your blood sugar is necessary if you want to be healthy.   Jessie Inchauspé holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from King's College London and a master’s degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that, as the key to good health, food habits beat genetics. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love.   Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a number-one iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook is Genius Kitchen.   Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tools that can facilitate a deep understanding of our bodies and inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.    Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman.   Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Jessie Inchauspé Max Lugavere Dr. Casey Means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens and InsideTracker. The array of frustrating symptoms that come along with autoimmune diseases leave those who are suffering constantly looking for answers. Simply put, autoimmune diseases—like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac sprue, inflammatory bowel, type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto’s, Graves’, lupus, fibromyalgia, and so many more—are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues rather than a foreign molecule like bacteria. This happens when something confuses the immune system. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Sunjya Schweig to discuss why autoimmune issues are on the rise and how we can treat them using a Functional Medicine approach. Sunjya K. Schweig, MD, is deeply committed to building a cutting-edge, data-driven ecosystem for the prevention and reversal of chronic illness. As the founder and president of the California Center for Functional Medicine, Dr. Schweig and his team provide personalized, precision medicine care to help people with chronic illness recover their health. In 2021, Dr. Schweig founded the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center, which aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness through research, education, and innovation. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Schweig completed his MD at the University of California, Irvine, and his family medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Family Practice Residency Program in Santa Rosa, CA. He is board certified in family practice (ABFM) integrative and holistic medicine (ABIHM). This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens and InsideTracker. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Common root causes of autoimmune disease (6:32 / 4:04)   Diet and gut health (8:49 / 6:23)  What is autoimmune disease? (9:39 / 7:12)  The most common autoimmune diseases (10:39 / 8:17)   The conventional medicine approach to treating autoimmune disease (12:17 / 9:50)  Case study of a patient Dr. Schweig treated (15:31 / 12:57)  Healing the gut with diet and foods to avoid when treating autoimmune disease (25:01 / 22:15)  My personal experience with autoimmune disease (34:33 / 32:25)  Chronic infections and autoimmune disease (35:57 / 33:22)  The California Center for Functional Medicine (42:47 / 40:21)  Learn more about the California Center for Functional Medicine and the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, ButcherBox, and Cozy Earth. I like to call myself a pathological optimist. Our thoughts are transferred into our biology, which means generosity, service, and altruism make us healthier from the inside out, all while giving us more joy in life. Unfortunately, many of us go through life with a list of shoulds without truly knowing the why behind our actions. It can be a daunting task to seek meaning and purpose, but taking intentional steps towards this kind of clarity might be easier than you think.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Simon Sinek about how to find your why to live a more authentic, fulfilled, and healthy life. A trained ethnographer, Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of why, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace—which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times. He continues to share inspiration through his bestselling books, including global bestseller Start with WHY and New York Times bestsellers Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, as well as his podcast, A Bit of Optimism This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, ButcherBox, and Cozy Earth. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Join Thrive Market today at thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive $80 off your first order. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription + $20 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The value and benefits of having meaning and purpose (4:55 / 2:55) Finding your purpose is not a matter of luck—it’s a right (7:02 / 5:02) How to find your “why” (8:54 / 6:42)  “Why” as a biological phenomenon (11:57 / 9:42)  How Simon and I found our “whys” (16:13 / 12:45) How service and altruism cultivate joy and pleasure (22:33 / 19:38) Our need for community and belonging (31:09 / 29:32)  How generosity promotes health (39:11 / 34:40)  Accessing empathy and replacing judgment with curiosity (44:36 / 41:25)  Learning how to listen (51:04 / 49:00)  Check out Simon’s live online classes and his on-demand library, The Optimism Library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on the Functional Medicine approach to winter immune resilience with Dr. Elisa Song.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and Paleovalley.   Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death in the US. These diseases all have several risk factors in common, like smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet, which policymakers often view simply as personal choices. Yet there are many reasons we need to begin looking at health beyond the individual.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dan Buettner, James Maskell, Tawny Jones, and Dr. Gabor Maté about how our environment shapes our health and why community is vital to healing. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—dubbed Blue Zones—where people live the longest, healthiest lives.   James Maskell has spent the past decade innovating at the intersection of Functional Medicine and community, where he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest Functional Medicine conference, with record-setting participation. His organization and first book of the same name, The Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of preventive medicine.   Tawny Jones has been an accomplished administrator at the Cleveland Clinic for 19 years. She leads clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, sharing the efficacy of Functional Medicine and demonstrating its cost-effectiveness and ability to improve health. The Functioning for Life shared medical program for chronic disease management is her brainchild.    A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, was just released. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and Paleovalley.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dan Buettner James Maskell and Tawny Jones Dr. Gabor Maté Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker. As hunter-gatherers, we ate the equivalent of only 20 teaspoons of sugar a year. Today, we eat over 150 pounds per year per person, or half a pound per day. The average school kid eats 34 teaspoons of sugar a day. Many supermarkets and health-food stores now carry many sneaky sources of sugar disguised in unrecognizable ingredients and so-called “healthy” foods that contain as much—if not more—sugar than their regular versions. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about sugar and sweeteners. I discuss how sugar can dramatically alter your metabolism and brain chemistry, causing you to suffer intense cravings, how quitting sugar can rapidly improve your health, the different types of sugars, and what sugars we should absolutely stay away from. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you two pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription + $10 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): True or False segment: busting frequent myths about sugar (5:58 / 2:15)  The problem with sugar (13:12 / 9:32)  Sugar addiction and quitting sugar (16:23 / 12:40)  The many ways to say “sugar” (20:37 / 17:25)  Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols (22:37 / 19:00)  Which natural sweeteners are better than others? (26:51 / 23:09)  Sugar production and the environment (29:43 / 25:56)  Which sweeteners to eat and which ones to avoid (33:33 / 28:55)   Mentioned in this episode Saturated fat is not the major issue Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence A systematic review of the evidence supporting a causal link between dietary factors and coronary heart disease Can dietary saturated fat be beneficial in prevention of stroke risk? A meta-analysis Fair Trade USA Ethical Consumer Guide for honey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Essentia, and Athletic Greens. Stress has somehow become a perceived right of passage for adults in the US. Many people feel that if they’re not stressed, they’re not working hard enough. And almost all of us have had stress build throughout our lives, a combination of trauma, life experiences, and our state of mind. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Elissa Epel about the wide-ranging effects of chronic stress on our health and how to mitigate it to feel better and even slow the aging process. Elissa Epel, PhD is an internationally renowned health psychologist who focuses on how to live well and thrive with existential stress, despite the challenges we face personally and globally. She is a professor at UCSF and the director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism, and Emotion Center. She is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect which is in 30 languages. Her new book is THE STRESS PRESCRIPTION: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Essentia, and Athletic Greens. Get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets at cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Black Friday sale, which will also take 25% OFF your mattress purchase. Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to learn more. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Uncertainty tolerance and finding comfort in the unknown (4:56 / 2:55) How our trauma history impacts our ability to tolerate uncertainty (7:06 / 5:00)  The difference between acute and chronic stress (14:07 / 12:00)  How our mind states impact how we experience stress (17:21 / 15:19)  The impact stress has on mitochondria (29:57 / 25:00)  Incorporating hormetic or “good” stress into our lives (31:57 / 27:00)  How meaning, purpose, and mindset impact our lives (37:00 / 34:20)  Taking a stress inventory of your life (51:29 / 46:40)  Telomere health and aging (56:47 / 52:12)  Mitigating stress at the start of your day (1:03:13 / 57:25)   Get a copy of The Stress Prescription: 7 Days to More Joy and Ease. Mentioned in this episode Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Mentioned in this episode A Harvard Psychiatrist Rethinks Mental Health As A Metabolic Disease with Dr. Christopher Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Essentia.   Subsidizing food has been a practice in the US government for a very long time; we’ve subsidized sugar since 1790 and wheat, corn, and soy since 1933. All four of these foods, also known as commodity crops, are mainstay ingredients found in the ultra-processed foods driving chronic disease. And we taxpayers are footing the bill. Something is wrong with this picture.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Lustig, Ken Cook, and Paulette Jordan about the impact of subsidized commodity crops on food prices and our health. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He’s the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. He is also one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry, in part through his game-changing books. His latest work is Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. Ken Cook is the president and cofounder of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). He is widely recognized as one of the environmental community’s most prominent and influential critics of industrial agriculture and the nation’s broken approach to protecting families and children from toxic substances. Under Cook’s leadership, the EWG has pioneered the use of digital technologies to empower American families with easy-to-use, science-driven tools to help reduce their exposure to potentially harmful ingredients in food, drinking water, cosmetics, and other household products. Paulette Jordan was the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Idaho, becoming the first woman nominated to the position by a major party in the state and the first Native American woman nominated for governor in US history. She is recognized in Idaho and across the nation as an inspirational and audacious leader. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Essentia.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Black Friday sale, the biggest sale of the year, which will also take 25% OFF your mattress purchase. Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to learn more. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Robert Lustig Ken Cook Paulette Jordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens. We’ve been taught to think of fats and oils as a necessary evil—the unhealthy part of anything we eat and the stuff needed to keep food from sticking to the pot. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Fat is essential for health, but it’s also confusing. There are so many different kinds of fat; some, we are told, are good, and some are bad. So, what’s actually true? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about fats and oils—which ones you should be eating, and which ones you need to avoid for optimal health. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why we should avoid refined vegetable oils (5:00 / 1:20)  Eating cholesterol-rich foods like eggs or shrimp has little to no effect on the cholesterol circulating in your bloodstream, and it is not linked to heart disease (6:45 / 3:00)  How eating the right fats burns body fat and supports health (7:55 / 4:14)  The nutritional purpose of fats and oils (9:30 / 5:40)  What to know about monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, and trans fats (10:30 / 6:47)  Why fats and veggies are the perfect pairing (18:26 / 14:50)  What to know about coconut oil (20:18 / 16:35)  Ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting (21:26 / 17:46) How fats impact the environment (22:08 / 18:25) Fats and oils to eat and avoid (24:56 / 21:46)  Mentioned in this episode Truth in Olive Oil  Fair Trade organic labels American Grassfed Association Thrive Market Eat Fat, Get Thin FOOD: What the Heck Should I Eat? The Pegan Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. If you’re interested in health, you’ve heard the term inflammation quite a bit. But did you know there are different kinds of inflammation? Some of them are more alarming than others. Acute inflammation happens when you cut your finger and it gets red and a little swollen. This is helpful inflammation and usually resolves in about a week. But the inflammation that naturally happens as we age, called sterile-inflammation, sets us up for less resiliency against things like autoimmunity, cancer, and other forms of chronic disease.  Today, I’m excited to dive deep into the topic of inflammation and its role in aging with Dr. David Furman. Dr. David Furman is Associate Professor and Director of the Bioinformatics Core at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, as well as the Director of the Stanford 1000 Immunomes Project. He obtained his doctoral degree in immunology from the School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, for his work on cancer immune-surveillance. During his postdoctoral training at the Stanford School of Medicine, Dr. Furman focused on the application of advanced analytics to study the aging of the immune system in humans. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The origins of Dr. Furman’s unique thinking about the immune system and aging (7:21 / 3:58)  Types of inflammation (11:13 / 8:02)  How systemic chronic inflammation drives all of the hallmarks of aging (13:32 / 10:30)  Causes of inflammation (18:24 / 13:46)  The immunome and the 1000 Immunomes Project (26:31 / 21:14)  How inflammatory age can be used to predict disease (33:13 / 27:12)  Predicting frailty in individuals years before they become frail (35:54 / 30:37)  Newly discovered biomarkers that can be used for early detection of age-related disease (38:54 / 32:02)  How the iAge test will be used in the future (47:58 / 43:42)  Learnings from centenarians (59:24 / 54:12)  Learn more about the 1000 Immunomes Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and InsideTracker.   Migraines are very common and, for many people, they can be debilitating, reducing the quality of life. Some may be so severe that the only option for getting through them is to rest in a dark room. The Functional Medicine approach to treating migraines looks beyond the head to assess the health of the entire body and find the root cause.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Todd LePine to explore various ways we can use this approach to eliminate migraines. We discuss healing the gut and dietary changes, and I also speak about how low levels of magnesium have been linked to migraines. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing, she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.   Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires and is a fitness enthusiast. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and InsideTracker.  Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Thrive Market is an online membership-based grocery store that makes eating well convenient and more affordable. Join today a thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive $80 off your first order. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Elizabeth Boham  Dr. Mark Hyman   Dr. Todd LePine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Athletic Greens. It is crucially important to take steps (even small ones) daily to support your immune system and inflammation levels—so you can live longer, better. Unfortunately, our modern diets and lifestyles have created an environment of chronic inflammation, or “inflammaging.” While inflammation itself is life saving and extremely important in acute situations, inflammaging can cause significant issues. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about inflammaging and how this continual, low-grade inflammation becomes the root of many, if not all, chronic conditions.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Athletic Greens. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How an overactive immune system affects our health (3:45 / 1:09)  What is inflammaging? (4:38 / 2:00)  The main thing necessary to stay healthy and prevent aging (5:53 / 2:50) Foods you should avoid to prevent and reduce inflammaging (6:37 / 3:53)  Anti-inflammatory foods (8:54 / 4:15)  Lifestyle practices to prevent and reduce inflammaging (11:20 / 8:30)  Supplements to prevent and reduce inflammation (12:21 / 9:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. Just like other parts of life, we can fall into patterns when it comes to how we love. For example, many people choose partners that reinforce the limiting beliefs that they have about themselves and their lives. I’ve discovered this about myself over the years and worked with a coach to rewrite my corrupted love software. Today, I’m excited to share a conversation with that person, Lauren Zander, who has been a strong force in my life for positive change.  Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life, a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): My personal journey to understand and improve my beliefs and patterns in love (6:53 / 2:00)  Creating a pathway to deal with our corrupted love software (9:38 / 6:48)  Learning from our past relationships and experiences (11:56 / 9:07)  Loving yourself for better love relationships (17:09 / 14:42)  The three voices inside us that drive our relationship choices (22:25 / 18:10) How Lauren’s personality has changed and led her to develop Inner.U Love (29:44 / 25:11)  Asking yourself what you want from love today (38:05 / 33:45)  How we manifest our inner dialogue (42:42 / 38:29)  The value of telling the truth to yourself (46:49 / 42:33) Expanding through love (51:57 / 47:37)  Learn more about Lauren’s course, Inner.U Love, here.  Learn more about La Vette, an intentional dating platform for singles, at lavette.love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeepers, and InsideTracker.   Almost a quarter of the worldwide adult population has high blood pressure, or hypertension, an inflammatory disease and a leading cause of heart disease. Sadly, anti-hypertensive medications are not that successful, and well over half of those who have hypertension are not treated adequately.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. George Papanicolaou, Dr. James DiNicolantonio, and Dr. Casey Means about the dangers of high blood pressure and how to lower it with diet and lifestyle.   Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency, he joined the Indian Health Service. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health, a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017.   Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a cardiovascular research scientist. He serves as the associate editor of the British Medical Journal’s Open Heart, a journal published in partnership with the British Cardiovascular Society, and is on the editorial advisory boards of several other medical journals. Dr. DiNicolantonio is the author or coauthor of over 250 publications in the medical literature. He also is the author of five bestselling health books: The Salt Fix, Superfuel, The Longevity Solution, The Immunity Fix, and The Mineral Fix.   Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. Means’ perspective has been recently featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Forbes, Business Insider, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, Metabolism, Endocrine Today, and more.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Beekeeper’s, and InsideTracker.   Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get 25% off your first order.   Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. George Papanicolaou Dr. James DiNicolantonio Dr. Casey Means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. Numerous factors can contribute to low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. What we eat and how we live also have an instrumental impact on our hormones. A high-sugar, refined-carbohydrate diet, caffeine, stress, hormones in the food supply, and estrogen-like toxins from pesticides, plastics, and pollution can all throw your hormones out of whack. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about sex drive: the role hormones play, surprising things that kill your sex drive, and strategies you can implement today to boost it. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive free ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you 2 lbs of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription + $10 off. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The biggest killer of sex drive (4:04 / 00:36)  How sugar and insulin resistance influence our hormones and libido (4:46 / 1:25)  How leptin and cortisol influence sex drive (6:55 / 3:27)  Low-fat diets and decreased sex drive (8:14 / 4:48)  Environmental toxins and sexual function (9:07 / 5:40)  Strategies to increase sex drive (10:55 / 7:28)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. When we hear the phrase “Blue Zones,” most of us think of the healthy, long-living populations in places like Greece and Costa Rica. And while the large majority of these communities are indeed abroad (there is only one Blue Zone in the US), there are some hidden traditions that cooks around America have passed from generation to generation that we can embrace to create our own Blue Zone at home. It’s interesting to note that at the same time we’re seeing a huge interest in longevity, we’re seeing a drop in life expectancy for the first time in living history over the last few years. The biggest culprit is our processed food supply.  Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dan Buettner and I break down why chronic disease is so rampant in the US, what we can learn from the Blue Zones around the world, and how to bring Blue Zone principles into our own kitchens while embracing American traditions. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world— dubbed Blue Zone hotspots, where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why we are seeing a drop in life expectancy (5:26 / 2:18)  Why, if you’re overweight and unhealthy in America, it’s probably not your fault (7:40 / 5:50)  How Dan discovered the Blue Zones and habits of the world’s longest-lived people (12:09 / 8:48)  Cooking and longevity (20:32 / 16:00)  Cuisine of the Gullah/Geechee people (28:05 / 23:20)  Traditional Native American diets (31:22 / 26:42)  Traditional Latin American cuisine (36:13 / 31:35)  Eating well on a budget (41:07 / 36:22)  Dan’s work to make the healthy choice the easy choice (44:50 / 39:30)  The influence of Asian cuisine in America (50:07 / 45:25)  Get a copy of Dan’s new book The Blue Zones American Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on mold exposure episode with Dr. Ann Shippy.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Essentia.   The leading cause of inflammation is a poor diet—specifically one rich in addictive starches and refined sugars that keep us eating more than we need to because they don’t fill us up. This standard American diet (SAD) of refined flour and sugar is the gateway to insulin resistance, diabetes, and other metabolic issues, which cause rapid aging and chronic disease.   In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit, Gary Taubes, and Dr. Ronesh Sinha about why we need to ditch the high-starch diet if we want to improve our metabolism and reduce chronic disease.   Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.   ⁣Gary Taubes is an award-winning science and health journalist and cofounder and director of the Nutrition Science Initiative. He is the author of The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat, Good Calories, Bad Calories, and The Case for Keto. Gary is a former staff writer for Discover and a correspondent for Science. He has written three cover articles on nutrition and health for The New York Times Magazine.   Dr. Ronesh Sinha, author of The South Asian Health Solution, is an internal medicine physician who runs a lifestyle clinic in Silicon Valley focused on reversing insulin resistance in ethnically diverse patients. He is also an expert in corporate wellness and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Silicon Valley Employer Forum, where he serves as a global adviser to shape health benefits for over 55 major Silicon Valley companies.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Essentia.   Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.   Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s holiday sale, which will also take 25% OFF your mattress purchase. Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to learn more.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dhru Purohit Gary Taubes Dr. Ronesh Sinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. CoQ10 is a compound whose job is to help cells generate energy, so it’s no surprise there are so many wonderful benefits to getting enough of this critical coenzyme. Although you can find it in supplement form, it is also naturally produced by the body. Unfortunately, however, as you age the production of CoQ10 declines. It also declines with chronic stress, toxin exposures, and certain medications. The decreased amount of CoQ10 in your cells contributes to the gradual loss of energy that most of us experience in our thirties and beyond.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10—what it is, what it can do for us, and how to ensure we are getting enough of this critical nutrient. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What exactly is CoQ10? (3:42 / 1:32)  Statins, muscle aches and pains, and CoQ10 production (4:20 / 1:55)  How your body makes energy (5:14 / 2:40)  The scientific discovery of CoQ10 (6:05 / 3:30)  Benefits of CoQ10 (6:27 / 3:56)  CoQ10 and heart health (7:40 / 5:10)  Treating and preventing migraines with CoQ10 (8:51 / 6:18) CoQ10, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar (10:02 / 7:29)  Slowing and reversing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (10:34 / 8:00)  CoQ10-rich foods and supplements (11:30 / 8:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Essentia. Have you ever wondered what makes some people extraordinary? Is it something special some people just have at birth? Or are we all born the same only to evolve into greater things? I’m learning that no matter what age or phase of life we are in, we have the ability to make choices that change our lives and the lives of others for the better. Finding a purpose greater than ourselves is a catalyst for that change. Today’s conversation with Lynne Twist is an inspiring one. We take a deep dive into creating a life of meaning and commitment, what that means for our identity, and the ripple effect it has throughout the world. Over the past 40 years, Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and having a healthy relationship with money. An author and speaker, she has presented for the United Nations Beijing Women’s Conference, State of the World Forum, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the Governor’s Conference on California Women, among others. A recognized global visionary, Ms. Twist has been an advisor to the Desmond Tutu Foundation, and The Nobel Women’s Initiative.  This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Essentia. Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community $200 off their Ultimate Plan, or 34% off any other plan, at insidetracker.com/drhyman until the end of the month. Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s holiday sale, which will also take 25% off, plus receive two FREE organic pillows (a $330 value), when you visit myessentia.com/drmarkhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Having a purpose larger than ourselves (6:32 / 4:27) How Lynne’s father’s death informed her inner life (9:51 / 7:40)  Lynne’s journey to becoming an activist and philanthropist (14:01 / 12:15)  Lynne’s work and learning about money and wealth from Mother Teresa (19:13 / 16:58)  The biology of altruism (34:34 / 30:35)  What makes ordinary people extraordinary? (35:40 / 31:58)  Learning from indigenous people (38:26 / 34:30)  Why living a committed life is crucial to our human future (46:55 / 43:00)  Why we can’t sacrifice ourselves for others (58:02 / 53:40)  How to find your calling (1:02:34 / 58:33)  Get a copy of Lynne’s book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself, here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Beekeeper’s Naturals.   Environmental toxins can wreak havoc on your body. And our bodies can only handle so much. There is a threshold, and when it’s passed, toxins can’t effectively be processed out of the body and are left lingering. When our toxic load is maxed out we start to see symptoms and dysfunctions.    In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Casey Means, Harriet Washington, and Maggie Ward about reducing your toxic exposure, the compounded effect of toxic exposures, and more.   Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a lecturer at Stanford University. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tools that can facilitate a deep understanding of our bodies and inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.    Harriet Washington has been the Shearing Fellow at the University of Nevada's Black Mountain Institute, a Research Fellow in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, a senior research scholar at the National Center for Bioethics at Tuskegee University, and a visiting scholar at DePaul University College of Law. She is the author of Deadly Monopolies, Infectious Madness, Medical Apartheid, and A Terrible Thing to Waste, a book that looks at the devastating consequences of environmental racism—and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities.   Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University and focuses on using whole foods for holistic nutrition therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in New York.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Beekeeper’s.   Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.   Right now until November 30, Beekeeper’s is offering my community 30% off. You can receive this offer sitewide by going to beekeepersnaturals.com/hyman or use code HYMAN at checkout.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Casey Means Harriet Washington Maggie Ward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Athletic Greens. Each of us is made up of an estimated 30 trillion cells, all of which work together in harmony to perform all of the functions necessary for us to survive from day to day and year to year. But sometimes cells go rogue and don’t conform to the normal cell life cycle. When that happens, we end up with cells in our body that start to cause damage. These rogue cells, called senescent or “zombie” cells, release inflammatory chemicals that contribute to all manner of health issues—osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, to name just a few. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I am talking all about zombie cells—what they are, how they develop, and how we can get rid of them. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. You can get 20% off right now at timelinenutrition.com/mark by using code MARK at checkout. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are zombie cells and how do they develop? (4:00 / 1:14)  The negative effects of zombie cells (4:53 / 2:39)  How to get rid of zombie cells (7:06 / 4:08)  Causes of zombie cells (8:19 / 5:08)  Natural and pharmaceutical compounds that kill zombie cells (11:17 / 8:00)  Lifestyle practices that reduce and kill zombie cells (15:24 /12:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Rupa Health, and InsideTracker. If we want to age as well as possible, maintain function and strength, and stay independent as we age, there is a key area of our physiology that we need to pay attention to: muscle. Skeletal muscle is the currency of aging; it’s an essential lever in maintaining optimal metabolic health, reducing body fat, and supporting longevity. And a major piece of building and maintaining muscle is protein consumption—which is often a controversial topic in the nutrition space. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the science of muscle mass, protein sources, and healthy aging and how we can all pay attention to these things in our daily lives.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics and is board certified in Family Medicine. She is the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™ and has a private practice that services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. In addition, Dr. Lyon also works closely with Special Operations Military. Her goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Rupa Health, and InsideTracker. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to bioptimizers.com/drhyman with code drhyman. ​​Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why muscle is key to overall health and longevity (5:25 / 2:14)  How much protein should you eat vs the government’s Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) (11:12 / 9:26)  Essential amino acids, animal vs plant sources of protein, and building muscle (18:55 / 15:10)  How much protein do you need to eat with each meal? (29:04 / 26:02) Research showing that dietary protein will reduce hunger and cravings (33:54 / 29:15) High-protein food sources (37:22 / 32:19)  Is meat bad for your health? (39:38 / 34:44)  Stimulating mTOR, our “longevity switch” (45:55 / 37:23) Muscle-centric medicine (54:50 / 50:08)  Dr. Lyon’s daily diet and exercise routine (1:05:09 / 1:00:24)  Check out Dr. Lyon’s podcast, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, here. Get her free protocol with a food guide and subscribe to Dr. Lyon’s newsletter at drgabriellelyon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Essentia.   Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death—and premature death at that—in the US. These diseases all have several risk factors in common, like smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet, which policy often views simply as personal choices. We need to begin looking at disease prevention beyond individual decision-making.   In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Anand Parekh, Senator Bill Frist, and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the need for government policymakers to address disease prevention.   Dr. Anand Parekh is the Bipartisan Policy Center’s chief medical advisor, providing clinical and public health expertise across the organization, particularly in the areas of aging, prevention, and global health. As a US Department of Health and Human Services deputy assistant secretary for health from 2008 to 2015, he developed and implemented national initiatives focused on prevention, wellness, and care management. He is the author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America.   Senator Bill Frist is a heart and lung transplant surgeon and former US Senate majority leader. He led passage of the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act and the historic PEPFAR HIV/AIDS legislation that has saved millions of lives worldwide. As the founder and director of the Vanderbilt Multi-Organ Transplant Center, he has performed over 150 heart and lung transplants, authored over 100 peer-reviewed medical articles, and published seven books.   Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist, Dean and Jean Mayer Professor at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and professor of medicine at Tufts Medical School. He has authored more than 400 scientific publications on dietary priorities for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases and on evidence-based policy approaches to reduce these burdens in the US and globally. He has served in numerous advisory roles, including for the US and Canadian governments.⁣⁣ ⁣ This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Essentia.   Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   For a limited time, when you sign up for ButcherBox, they will send you 2 pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription PLUS $10 off at ButcherBox.com/farmacy.   Get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Black Friday sale, which will also take 25% OFF. Plus receive 2 FREE organic pillows (a $330 value) with your mattress purchase at myessentia.com/drmarkhyman.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Anand Parekh Senator Bill Frist Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. While there are many reasons that could account for occasional sleepless nights or a few days of having trouble focusing on the job, if you find yourself having persistent sleep-related issues, it could be that your circadian rhythms are out of balance. So what can you do when your body’s internal clockwork gets off? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I delve into circadian rhythms—what they are, why they’re important, and how you can reset yours when they become unbalanced. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community $200 off the Ultimate Plan or 34% off any purchase at insidetracker.com/drhyman until the end of the month. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What are circadian rhythms? (5:14 / 2:02)  The science behind circadian rhythms (6:29 / 3:17)  Why you should get 20 minutes of sunlight first thing in the morning (7:07 / 3:55)  What throws off your circadian rhythms? (8:04 / 4:51)  The impact of sleep medication on your circadian rhythms (9:29 / 6:20)   Ways to reset your circadian rhythms (10:20 / 7:08)  Mentioned in this episode The Circadian Prescription: Get in Step with Your Body's Natural Rhythms My Sleep Master Class Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Cozy Earth. Trauma isn’t just psychological; it impacts us all the way down to our genes. And those epigenetic changes don’t just stay with us—they can be passed down through several generations. That means the trauma we may be working through isn’t just our own, it’s the stress and trauma of our parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents. I know this might sound bleak, but today’s conversation on The Doctor’s Farmacy with Dr. James Gordon is about healing from all types of trauma to find greater mind-body peace.  Dr. James Gordon, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Cozy Earth. ​​Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and non-toxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How the war in Ukraine is affecting Ukrainians’ mental health (5:24 / 2:00)  Recognizing trauma as a universal part of life (11:15 / 8:00)  Epigenetics and generational trauma (13:35 / 9:44)  Techniques Dr. Gordon uses to heal generational, cultural, and individual trauma (17:03 / 13:45)  Healing America’s divisiveness (24:53 / 21:10) Integrating unnamed and underlying cultural trauma (36:36 / 32:25)  Moving beyond the medical model when it comes to trauma (41:59 / 38:00)  Identifying and healing personal trauma (42:41 / 39:08)  Stories of transformation from Dr. Gordon’s work (55:00 / 50:52)  The importance of healing oneself first (1:00:54 / 56:40)  Learn more about Dr. Gordon at jamesgordonmd.com. To support his trauma healing work in Ukraine, visit cmbm.org and click DONATE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and Essentia. Food marketing and misguided dietary guidelines play a large role in the food choices we make. These foods are frequently devoid of nutritional value and, even worse, they are addictive and keep you going back for more. Our bodies are built and maintained by what we put in our mouths; we literally are what we eat. Unfortunately, that means the majority of people in our country are made of ultra-processed food-like substances that create disease.  In today’s episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz, Michael Moss, and Vani Hari on the influence of food marketing and why the US government’s dietary guidelines may not be so healthy after all. Nina Teicholz is a science journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet, which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat—especially saturated fat—and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats in fact cause heart disease.   Michael Moss, a New York Times investigative reporter turned food-focused journalist, Pulitzer Prize winner for Explanatory Reporting, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, as well as the book Hooked: Food and Free Will, focused around food and addiction.   Vani Hari is the revolutionary food activist behind foodbabe.com, cofounder of organic food brand Truvani, New York Times best selling author of The Food Babe Way and Feeding You Lies. She has led campaigns against food giants like Kraft, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, and General Mills that attracted more than 500,000 signatures and led to the removal of several controversial ingredients used by these companies. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and Essentia. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Thrive Market is an online membership-based grocery store that makes eating well convenient and more affordable. Join today at thrivemarket.com/hyman and you will receive $80 worth of groceries for free. Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Black Friday sale, the biggest sale of the year, which will also take 25% off, plus you’ll get 2 FREE organic pillows (a $330 value) with your mattress purchase. Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to learn more. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Nina Teicholz Michael Moss Vani Hari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens. Heartburn and reflux are major problems for so many people. At least 10 percent of Americans have episodes of heartburn every day and 44 percent have symptoms at least once a month. So why are we suffering from reflux? What is the cause? Is it something we are doing or something we are eating? Is there some other factor that’s driving this epidemic? In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss simple actions you can take to uncover the root cause of your reflux, the problem with acid-blocking drugs, and more. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Common triggers of reflux (2:25 / 1:45)  Getting to the root cause of your reflux (8:11 / 5:18) Supplements that can help with reflux (9:31 / 6:36)  The problem with taking acid-blocking drugs (10:36 / 7:40)  Tests you can get done through your doctor (11:07 / 8:11)  Weaning off acid-blocking drugs (12:16 / 9:15)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. I would eat a lot more fish if I knew it was free from toxins like heavy metals, PCBs, and other dangerous compounds. It’s an incredibly healthy protein source when we can eliminate these factors, but sourcing clean fish can be tough.  Today, I’m taking a deep dive into the issues surrounding fish, what kinds we should be eating, and everything in between with James Arthur Smith.  James Arthur began his journey with regenerative aquaculture as a teenager volunteering at the Nature Interpretive Center in Southern California, where he got first-hand experience with a steelhead trout breeding and hatchery program. For the past ten years, he lived aboard and sailed around the Pacific from San Francisco to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Throughout that time, he’s been on a mission visiting ocean aquaculture farms, vetting claims, lab testing seafood, and connecting the best-in-class aquaculture projects with farm-to-table restaurants in California.  In 2020 he founded SEATOPIA, a gourmet seafood subscription box now delivering certified mercury-safe seafood, carbon-neutral, direct to homes nationwide. Through SEATOPIA, he is endeavoring to scale a truly regenerative seafood supply chain and empower health-conscious consumers to directly support innovative aquaculture projects producing some of the healthiest protein on the planet. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why wild fish is not necessarily better than farmed fish (7:06 / 3:35)  Assessing the pros and cons of aquaculture (12:39 / 8:40)  The types of fish I recommend to my patients (17:50 /  14:31) Destructive industrial fishing practices (18:14 / 14:46)  The dangers of feedlot (or factory) fish (27:34 / 20:27)  Creating regenerative aquaculture (34:12 / 29:13)  Microplastics and fish consumption (41:15 / 36:29)  Why I rarely eat tuna (52:48 / 48:00)   Aquaculture policy efforts and challenges (1:02:59 / 57:38)  Creating a healthy supply chain for aquaculture feed (1:07:10 / 1:02)  Learn more about Seatopia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Essentia. There are actually many proven benefits of medical marijuana when it’s used the right way. In fact, cannabis may be one of the oldest documented herbal medicines on earth. And the body has a remarkable built-in system of endocannabinoid receptors that pair with it to reduce pain, improve sleep, increase mood, reduce nausea, and much more.  In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Misha Kogan, Dr. Josh Axe, and Jamie Wheal about the many benefits of cannabis, and we take a look at how the body’s built-in endocannabinoid healing system works in tandem with this plant medicine. Dr. Mikhail “Misha” Kogan is the medical director of the George Washington University Center for Integrative Medicine and associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kogan has recommended medical marijuana to thousands of patients and is a frequent lecturer on medical cannabis to professional audiences across the nation. Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine, a doctor of chiropractic, and a clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people get healthy by empowering them to use nutrition to fuel their health. He is the bestselling author of Keto Diet, Eat Dirt, and Collagen Diet and author of the book Ancient Remedies. He is also the cofounder of Ancient Nutrition, which provides protein powders, holistic supplements, vitamins, essential oils, and more to the modern world. Dr. Axe founded the natural health website DrAxe.com, one of the top natural health websites in the world today. Jamie Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind and the global bestseller Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Essentia. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Black Friday sale of 25% OFF, plus you'll receive two FREE organic pillows (a $330 value) with your mattress purchase. Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to learn more. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. Misha Kogan Josh Axe Jamie Wheal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. High blood pressure—medically known as hypertension—affects about 30 percent of adults. Left neglected, it can severely damage your quality of life and set the stage for heart disease, kidney complications, or a stroke. Conventional medicine typically treats hypertension with medications that are generally effective in reducing the risk of these complications. These medications frequently come with unintended side effects, however. The good news is the right foods and nutrients can dramatically lower blood pressure without the high costs and side effects of medications.  In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss the driving forces of hypertension and the Functional Medicine approach to treating it. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. ButcherBox makes it easy to get humanely raised meat and wild-caught, sustainable seafood by delivering it right to your doorstep. Right now, when you sign up at butcherbox.com/farmacy, ButcherBox will give you two pounds of ground beef FREE in every order for one whole year. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Normal and optimal blood pressure levels (4:07 / 1:00)  The conventional medicine approach to treating high blood pressure (4:44 / 1:34)  Underlying causes of high blood pressure (5:34 / 2:04)  Does salt really cause high blood pressure? (7:30 / 4:20)  Diet and lifestyle strategies to normalize blood pressure (11:09 / 8:00)   Supplements for lowering blood pressure (14:18 / 11:07)  Exercise and blood pressure (14:40 / 11:30)  Stress, sleep, and blood pressure (15:14 / 12:03)  Mentioned in this episode UltraBroth Recipe 10-Day Reset Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Rupa Health, and FOND Bone Broth. When we take a global bird's eye view of diets around the world, it’s clear that the Western diet makes humans sick. Any nation that has acquired our habits of eating highly-processed foods, rich in refined carbohydrates, fructose, and inflammatory fats, ends up metabolically unhealthy. Metabolic health is much more than just maintaining a healthy weight. It’s the sum of our cardiovascular, mitochondrial, liver, gut, and hormone function—and a poor diet impacts all of these systems for the worse.  Today, I’m excited to talk to my friend and a physician who is an inspiration to me, Dr. Robert Lustig, all about fixing our metabolic health. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He’s the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. He is also one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry, in part through his game-changing books. His latest work is Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Rupa Health, and FOND Bone Broth. Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman when you use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. To experience iFOND Bone Broth's amazing health benefits, go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The real problem with the Western diet (7:50 / 4:50)  Why fatty liver is so prevalent today (9:45 / 6:44)  How glucose and fructose affect the body differently (14:38 / 12:07)  Insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic disease (18:08 / 14:00) How to know if you have insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome (21:54 / 18:07)  Why sugar, not salt, drives high blood pressure (34:54 / 29:27)  Eight subcellular pathologies that underlie metabolic disease (49:53 / 39:02)  Fixing your health with food (1:06:02 / 1:01:31 Four things in our food supply that damage mitochondria (1:07:52 / 1:03:20)  How to fix our food system (1:12:46 / 1:08:10)  Learn more about Dr. Lustig at robertlustig.com and get a copy of his book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Ask A Cardiologist episode with Dr. Neel Patel.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. In Western culture, we’ve gained a negative view of aging. But in other cultures around the world, aging is celebrated and embraced. That’s because we define difficult symptoms like aches and pains, cognitive decline, and so many others as “aging” when they’re actually signs of dis-ease that can be prevented and often even reversed. Fortunately, there is much we can do to change the trajectory of aging starting at a young age, or at any age.  In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. David Sinclair, Dr. Frank Lipman, and Dan Buettner about all the ways to age better, from supplements to support mitochondria, to increasing muscle, to cultivating community, and more. Dr. David Sinclair is a professor in the Department of Genetics and codirector of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School, where he and his colleagues study longevity, aging, and how to slow its effects. Dr. Frank Lipman is recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and Functional Medicine (or what he calls “Good Medicine”). Dr. Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well. He is a sought-after international speaker and the bestselling author of six books: How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young & Slim for Life, Revive, Total Renewal, and his newest book, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality.⁣ Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—dubbed Blue Zones—where people live the longest, healthiest lives. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox makes it easy to get humanely raised meat and wild-caught sustainable seafood by delivering it right to your doorstep. If you sign up at butcherbox.com/farmacy, ButcherBox will give you two pounds of ground beef FREE in every order for one whole year. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Dr. David Sinclair Dr. Frank Lipman Dan Buettner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Typically, the first thing we reach for to deal with acne is a lotion, potion, or cream to apply to the skin—and conventional medicine doctors frequently prescribe birth control pills. These approaches do not target the root cause of acne, however. A growing body of research suggests it’s not what we slather on our skin that matters most but rather what is going on inside our body. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about acne—the number-one skin condition in the United States—and its effects on not just millions of teenagers but an increasing number of adults. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Common causes of acne (4:16 / 1:16)  Foods to avoid if you have acne or are trying to prevent a breakout (5:34 / 2:34)  The gut-skin connection (7:22 / 4:45)  Considerations for using the birth control pill to treat acne (8:30 / 5:37)  Dietary and lifestyle changes for reversing acne (9:30 / 6:30)  Choosing skin-safe topical products (13:00 / 10:03)  Mentioned in this episode Milk and Health Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, BiOptimizers, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. If you’ve ever been curious about why you are the way you are, the Enneagram can provide some really interesting insights. Translating this ancient practice into modern life can help us understand our unique gifts and how we can best show up in the world. The Enneagram is a system of mapping nine ways of being, including personality and beyond. The teaching of the Enneagram—an ancient map of how we work—has a fascinating intersection with Buddhism—an ancient map of how the mind works.  I couldn’t be more excited to sit down with my very good friend Susan Piver to explore this connection and learn more about using the Enneagram and Buddhism to create greater self-love. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation, and The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships. Her newest book is The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, BiOptimizers, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/hyman with code hyman10. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN and enter code “HYMAN” to get 25% off your first order. Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is the Enneagram? (5:53 / 2:48)  The problem with the self-help movement (10:59 / 7:56)  When working on yourself is counterproductive (14:09 / 11:00)  Releasing self-aggression (16:03 / 13:32)  Three ways to work with difficult emotions (27:21 / 23:23)  Bringing the Enneagram into Buddhist thinking (33:31 / 28:49)  Finding your Enneagram type (35:04 / 30:23)  How the Enneagram can help free us from our negative self-talk (50:04 / 45:20)  Using tonglen meditation to deal with individual and global pain (54:22 / 50:42)  Directing our minds to gratitude and openness (1:02:02 / 56:08)  Get a copy of Susan’s book, The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship, here, and find her online community, the Open Heart Project, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.  In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.  Mentioned in this episode Beeya Wellness Seed Cycling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and FOND Bone Broth.   Omega-3 is a fatty acid your body uses in all kinds of ways. Its benefits for our body are hard to overstate. But unlike most fats, your body can’t manufacture omega-3. Instead, it’s an “essential nutrient,” which means the only way to get it is through your diet.   In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Greenberg, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Daniel Amen about the importance of essential fatty acids like omega-3 for sleep, brain and heart health, and more.   Paul Greenberg is the bestselling author of Four Fish, American Catch, and The Omega Principle. A regular contributor to the New York Times and many other publications, Mr. Greenberg is the writer-in-residence at the Safina Center, a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation, and the recipient of a James Beard Award for Writing and Literature.   Dr. Andrew Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.   Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double-board-certified psychiatrist, 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, with 10 US locations. Dr. Amen is the author of many books including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, as well as The End of Mental Illness, Memory Rescue, Healing ADD, and Your Brain Is Always Listening. His new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type, is now available.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and FOND Bone Broth.   Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.   To experience the amazing health benefits of FOND Bone Broth, go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase.   Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: Paul Greenberg Dr. Andrew Huberman Dr. Daniel Amen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and Athletic Greens. For years well-meaning doctors, echoed by the media, have emphasized what they have long believed is the intimate link between cholesterol and death by heart disease. If only it were so simple! You may hope that if you monitor your cholesterol levels and avoid the foods that are purported to raise cholesterol, you’ll be safe from America’s number-one killer. The truth is much more complex. Cholesterol is only one factor among many—and it’s not even the most important one—that contribute to your risk of getting heart disease. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about why standard cholesterol testing is outdated and why cholesterol may not be the cause of heart disease.   This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and Athletic Greens. Thrive Market is an online membership-based grocery store that makes eating well convenient and more affordable. Join today at thrivemarket.com/hyman to receive a FREE gift worth $60. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What is cholesterol? (4:36 / 1:48)  The myth around cholesterol and dietary fat (5:06 / 2:25)  The biggest source of abnormal cholesterol is not fat—it’s sugar (7:43 / 4:58)  How lifestyle, environmental influences, and genetics influence cholesterol (8:28 / 5:44) Key contributors to heart disease (11:05 / 8:19)  Tests to determine your risk for cardiovascular disease (13:13 / 10:24)  How to lower your risk of heart disease and fix your cholesterol (16:58 / 14:10)   The benefits, side effects, and risks of taking statin drugs (18:30 / 15:53)  Mentioned in this episode Cleerly  Sleep-hygiene blogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices