This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and Paleovalley. My job as a Functional Medicine doctor is to be a medical detectiveto 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 todays episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham...
Apr 24, 2023•57 min•Ep 708•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. If youre like most people, youre 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 Im 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 todays episode of my series Im calling Health Bites, I talk about research that has both led to and debunked concerns assoc...
Apr 21, 2023•13 min•Ep 707•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and InsideTracker. When we experience stressor any threat to our well-beingour 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 D...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 706•Transcript available on Metacast 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 couldnt 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 todays episode, I talk with Dr. Jim Gordon, Lewis Howes, and Dr. Gabor Mat about ho...
Apr 17, 2023•50 min•Ep 705•Transcript available on Metacast 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 its available to everyone. In...
Apr 14, 2023•19 min•Ep 704•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Beekeepers 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, weve now gained a new understanding of its impact on our blood vessels and how that affects the entire body. Among the most common ...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 703•Transcript available on Metacast 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 todays e...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 702•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Associ...
Apr 07, 2023•23 min•Ep 701•Transcript available on Metacast 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, Im excited to sit down with Dr. Susanna Sberg to discuss the benefits of cold and heat therapy and how they have the potential to activate our longevity pathways. Dr. Susanna Sberg is a Ph.D. in metabolism and specializes in ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep 700•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, youll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on the intersection of genetics and epigenetics with Dr. Tom Malterre. ...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min•Ep 699•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dont 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 todays episode, ...
Apr 03, 2023•53 min•Ep 698•Transcript available on Metacast 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 its the individuals fault they are overweight. In todays episode of m...
Mar 31, 2023•27 min•Ep 697•Transcript available on Metacast 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 weve 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 Im 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...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 696•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, youll 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 Po...
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Ep 695•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dont hear enough about insulin resistance as a main driver of cardi...
Mar 27, 2023•55 min•Ep 694•Transcript available on Metacast 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 brains memory center, increa...
Mar 24, 2023•17 min•Ep 693•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Its a recipe for disaster in the body. Not only does belly fat surround the organs, but its an organ of its own that can produce dangerous inflammatory cytokines that may lead to a cytokine storm. Today on The Doc...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 692•Transcript available on Metacast 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 todays episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Waldinger, Esther P...
Mar 20, 2023•56 min•Ep 691•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Its 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 dont realize, however, is that we can suffer all these problems even if were 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...
Mar 17, 2023•15 min•Ep 690•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep 689•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 13, 2023•49 min•Ep 688•Transcript available on Metacast 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 todays episode of my series Im calling Health Bites, I am talking all about my personal longevity program. What Ive discovered has blown my mind and changed the way I approach my own health a...
Mar 10, 2023•21 min•Ep 687•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors 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...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 686•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, youll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on constipation with Dr. Mary Pardee. Want to hear the full episode? Su...
Mar 07, 2023•20 min•Ep 685•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Americansand a growing number of individuals worldwidehave what is called fatty liver disease, which literally means your liver fills with fat. In today...
Mar 06, 2023•48 min•Ep 684•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. You can dramatically increase your healthspan through diet, exercise, and lifestyle, and thats enough to feel younger for longer! But if youre 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 todays episode of my series Im calling Health Bites, I dive into exciting new advances to optimize health and incr...
Mar 03, 2023•21 min•Ep 683•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors Farmacy, I talk to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian about Food Compass, a new food rating system aimed to hel...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 682•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Doctors Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, youll 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 Po...
Feb 28, 2023•17 min•Ep 681•Transcript available on Metacast 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 todays episode, I talk with Drs. Andrew Huberman, Elizabeth Boham, Casey Means, and Rangan Chatterjee about ...
Feb 27, 2023•52 min•Ep 680•Transcript available on Metacast 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 thats 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 d...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 679•Transcript available on Metacast 
