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Fasting: Hype Or Ultimate Health Hack? | This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Paleovalley, and Cozy EarthThere’s been a lot of buzz about fasting in recent years, but sometimes it can be hard to tell a true health-promoting practice from a trend that lacks any real science behind it. Well I’m here to tell you today that fasting falls into the first category, with plenty of proven benefits to optimize health and slow the symptoms of aging. Fasting also does more than change the physical body. It’s estimated that 30% of our thoughts are about our next meal. That’s a lot of time and energy wrapped up in food, and fasting can help us regain control of ourselves, our minds, and so much more. On today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m thrilled to sit down with my good friend and an expert on fasting, Dave Asprey. Dave is the founder and Chairman of Bulletproof 360, a high-performance coffee and food company, and creator of the widely-popular Bulletproof Coffee. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today show, Fox News, Nightline, CNN, and dozens more. Over the last two decades Dave, the “Father of Biohacking”, has worked 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. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and Cozy Earth.Paleovalley is offering 15% off your entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.Cozy Earth is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an incredible 50% off. Just go to cozyearth.com and use the code HYMANPODCAST50 at checkout.Here are more of the details from our interview: The first fast Dave ever did to confront his fears of being alone and being hungry (7:50)The three F-words that take up a bulk of our time and energy (13:04)How fasting works and how to eliminate the pain of fasting (15:50)How time-restricted eating and other types of fasting support healthy aging and full-body rejuvenation (21:52)    Supporting your body with supplements and electrolytes while fasting (26:16)Special considerations for women regarding fasting (33:48)Creating a sense of emotional safety while fasting (42:14)How our diet drives our emotions and societal divisiveness (46:38)Fasting as an entry point into self-awareness and spirituality (51:00)Breaking the cycle of overconsumption (58:30)Learn more about Dave Asprey at https://daveasprey.com/ and find his new book, Fast This Way, at https://fastthisway.com/.Follow Dave Asprey on Facebook @bulletproofexecutive, on Instagram @dave.asprey, and on Twitter @bulletproofexec. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 6 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode, we discuss using food as medicine. We’ll talk about eating to prevent and beat disease, as well as all the superfoods that we recommend to enhance healthspan. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Panic Attacks: Biology or Psychology | This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class We are living in an age of anxiety; and we know that stress wreaks havoc on our health in so many ways, physiologically, emotionally, and mentally. For many people of all ages, stress can lead to anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. While conventional medicine typically treats anxiety and panic attacks as a diagnosis, Functional Medicine views anxiety and panic attacks as symptoms and seeks to get to the root cause underlying these issues.In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papaicolaou to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating panic attacks. They explore the range of physiological considerations they explore when treating patients who are experiencing panic attacks, as well as how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma can be treated to reduce anxiety and eliminate panic attacks.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 4 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 practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health – a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou to join The UltraWellness Center in 2017.This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class. When you sign up for ButcherBox today, you can get 2lbs of wild-caught Alaskan salmon free in your first box. Just go to butcherbox.com/farmacy. In this modern world, we place too much value on staying busy and deprioritizing sleep, which is why Dr. Hyman created his first-ever Master Class. It guides you through the most important steps to getting better sleep, starting today. Get free access to Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class at drhyman.com/sleep. In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou discuss:What are anxiety and panic?How conventional medicine typically treats anxiety and panicPatient cases they have treatedHow diet, hormone and blood sugar levels, nutrient deficiencies, gut issues, inflammation, and other physiological issues can lead to anxiety and panic attacksFoods and supplements to reduce anxietyThe important role of sleep, exercise, and meditation in reducing anxiety and panic attacksAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and traumaEmerging therapies for treating anxiety and PTSD, including CBD, psilocybin, and EMDRAdditional ResourcesIs One Minute Of Meditation Enough?https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/01/09/podcast-ep35/How do psychedelics help you reach enlightenment or at least happiness?https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/06/26/podcast-ep60/Magical Magnesiumhttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2020/03/11/magic-magnesium/How to Naturally Support a Child with Anxietyhttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2018/08/09/how-to-naturally-support-a-child-with-anxiety/Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Combat Anxiety and Depressionhttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/06/22/top-5-lifestyle-changes-to-combat-anxiety-and-depression/Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) https://maps.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 5 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode, we explore brain health by looking at how to prevent cognitive decline and optimize brain function. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 4 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode, we examine all things hormones, muscle, and bones. We can take steps today to manage the changes that come with aging and remain strong and resilient. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 3 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode, we delve into cancer. While conventional medicine is critical in cancer treatment, there is so much more that can be done to grow a healthy inner garden and prevent disease. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 2 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In this episode we’ll discuss the biggest killer of our time: cardiovascular disease. There is so much misinformation out there about what causes cardiovascular disease. We’ll talk about innovative testing and recommendations around prevention. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Changing Our Beliefs Changes Our Life: Discover How | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Four SigmaticA belief is a statement about reality that we believe to be absolutely true—but that doesn’t mean that it is. A belief may be holding us back from reaching our goals and feeling truly content and we may not even be conscious that we have it. I’ve experienced how powerful it can be to recognize limiting beliefs and do the work to change them. I knew that I had traumatic experiences as a child that impacted me as an adult, but I had no idea how deeply they were affecting me. Working with a coach helped me identify the root of the belief (similar to the Functional Medicine approach to health) so that I could see the pattern and begin reframing what I know to be true. I’m so excited that my coach and good friend Shelly Lefkoe is today’s podcast guest. Shelly is a co-founder and Vice President of Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “To significantly improve the quality of life on the planet by having people recreate their lives and live as the unlimited possibilities they are.” Shelly has had the privilege of helping thousands of clients worldwide rid themselves of a wide variety of problems including phobias, relationships that never seem to work, violence, procrastination, unwillingness to confront people, health and wellness issues, and sexual dysfunction. Her clients have been able to eliminate emotional patterns such as fear, hostility, shyness, anxiety, depression, worry about what people think of them, and a negative sense of themselves.This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Four Sigmatic.Thrive is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an amazing deal. You will receive an extra 25% off your first purchase and a free gift when you sign up for Thrive Market. Just head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman. Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.Four Sigmatic is now providing an exclusive offer for Doctor’s Farmacy listeners. Receive up to 40% off on their bestselling Lion’s Mane Coffee bundles. To get this deal, just go to foursigmatic.com/hyman. Here are more of the details from our interview: What is a limiting belief, and how are our beliefs formed? (7:42)A limiting belief I worked with Shelly to overcome (11:00)Eliminating patterns (15:08)How our beliefs influence our behavior (22:12)Why ‘I’m not important’ and ‘I’m not good enough’ are the most prevalent beliefs, and how to change them (27:00)The meaning we give to things informs our emotions (38:13)How to get rid of emotions you don’t want to experience (43:31)Why our beliefs can hold us back from taking care of ourselves (50:12)Shelly’s work with a client who had bulimia and her own personal work around eating and weight (55:13)Learn more about Shelly’s work at www.LefkoeInstitute.com and on Facebook @recreateyourlife. Eliminate a belief for free at recreateyourlife.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, you will hear a sneak peek into episode 1 of my new docu-series, Longevity Roadmap. In the Longevity Roadmap docu-series, we’ll dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Learn more and sign up to watch the Longevity Roadmap docu-series at longevityfilm.comIn the Longevity Roadmap docuseries, we will walk you through the latest research on longevity, healthspan, and how to live better, longer. We also dive into the science behind preventing the most prevalent diseases of aging, and we’ll talk about what it means to build a resilient body. Each episode will take on a specific focus to help you understand the diseases of aging and what Functional Medicine teaches us about prevention, testing, nutrition, and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wired and Tired: Fixing Adrenal Burnout | This episode is brought to you by Starseed and JoovvYou have likely heard the term “adrenal fatigue.” We commonly associate this term with the feelings of extreme fatigue, hormonal dysregulation, and other physical symptoms that can occur from chronic stress. More accurately, we can look to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis for the cause of these discomforts. If you have chronic stress, your adrenals get beat up, and your energy plummets and it becomes difficult to manage your life. You could feel tired and wired, all at the same time. All these are clues that you could have an imbalance of your HPA axis.In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the signs of HPA axis dysfunction and how to support your HPA axis to reverse burnout. They also share patient cases that they have treated.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. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.This episode is sponsored by Starseed and Joovv.This episode is sponsored by Starseed. Save 20% on your Starseed order at Amazon.com/Starseed by using the code 20MARKHYMAN at checkout. Be sure to try their seeds, Omega oil, and butters.Ever since I’ve been using Joovv’s at-home red-light therapy devices, I’ve noticed I get deeper, more restful sleep and I feel more energized and focused during the day. Go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY for an exclusive discount on Joovv’s newest devices.In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss:Symptoms of adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunctionAcute vs. chronic stressThe stages of adrenal burnoutCortisol level testingThe connection between your circadian rhythm and adrenal healthStress-causing and stress-reducing foodsWhy balancing your blood sugar is so importantEffectively discharging stressSupplements to support the HPA axisEmerging psychedelic therapiesAdditional ResourcesAre You Suffering From Adrenal Dysfunction?https://drhyman.com/blog/2017/05/26/suffering-adrenal-dysfunction/Wired, Tired, and Stressed? How Understanding Your HPA Axis Could be the Key to Achieving Optimal Health with Dr. Zandra Palmahttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/04/16/bb-ep103/Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Classhttps://drhyman.com/sleepBiology of Beliefhttps://www.brucelipton.com/books/biology-of-beliefMolecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicinehttp://candacepert.com/books/Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcershttps://www.robertsapolskyrocks.com/reading-materials.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Solution To Food Waste | This episode is brought to you by Find My FormulaFood waste is one of the largest problems of our time. In this US alone, upwards of 40% of food is wasted. Sadly, because of quality standards that emphasize appearance, spoilage, transportation, and other challenges, the majority of that is nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables that should form the bulk of our diet, and that many people have little access to in the first place. And the issue of food waste is farther-reaching than you might think. It’s an incredible waste of resources—the water, land, energy, labor, and capital needed to grow it are all wasted, too, when food is thrown away. Plus, food waste is a major contributor to climate change in several ways. But there are also many things we can do to turn around the issue of food waste and the way it impacts our climate and food security. Dr. Hyman discussed some of the solutions with Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods Market. Walter has a long and varied entrepreneurial history ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. He is a mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies and he is dedicated to transforming our food system. Dr. Hyman further discussed issues and solutions related to food waste when he sat down with his business partner, and host of the Broken Brain podcast, Dhru Purohit.This episode is brought to you by Find My Formula, the world’s first personalized nootropics company. Right now, Find My Formula is giving The Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an exclusive discount. Visit findmyformula.com and get 15% off of your first box by using the code DRMARK at checkout.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Walter Robb, “The Future of Food is Better Than We Thought” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/WalterRobbFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dhru Purohit, “How Our Food System Harms Humans And The Planet” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrMarkHyman21920 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to Make Behavior Change Stick | This episode is sponsored by Bioptimizers, Paleovalley, and Athletic GreensWe’ve all been there—changing an old habit or creating a new one can be challenging. And we often incorporate our lack of success at habit change into part of our identity and feeling bad about ourselves. But when we use science to understand the secrets to lasting behavior change, it’s clear there are ways to overcome the struggle and get the results we want. One of those secrets is building off of small changes over time. I did this myself, by doing pushups while I waited for the shower to heat up I went from being able to do one to now doing 50! Today, I talk to Dr. BJ Fogg about the science of lasting behavior change and the success he’s seen in those who’ve used his system.  Dr. Fogg is a behavior scientist with deep experience in innovation and teaching. For the past 20 years at Stanford University, he has directed a research lab and he also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. BJ has personally coached over 40,000 people in forming new habits, using his breakthrough method called “Tiny Habits.” His New York Times bestselling book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, was published in early 2020 and is contracted to be published in over 25 languages.This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Paleovalley and Athletic Greens.Right now you can try Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off, just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use the code HYMAN10 at checkout.Paleovalley is offering 15% off your entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.Here are more of the details from our interview: How BJ’s Mormon upbringing, homosexuality, and perfectionism set the groundwork for his work on behavior change ( 8:15)Why feeling successful is the key to building new habits and behavior change (16:46)The Fogg Behavior Model and the convergence of motivation, ability, and prompt (18:05)Why specificity and simplicity are key to behavior change (23:23)The pervasive myth that eating less and exercise more is the secret to weight loss (25:34)Why behavior change is not about discipline and willpower (29:35)Repetition does not create habits, emotion does (36:01)Three ways to make lasting change (48:10)Two overarching maxims for creating behavior change—help people do what they already want to do and help people feel successful (53:59)Untangling vs. breaking habits (1:00:01)Learn more about BJ’s work at tinyhabits.com and follow him on Facebook @TinyHabits, on Instagram @bjfogg, and on Twitter @bjfogg.Join the Free 5-Day Program to Build Habits at https://www.tinyhabits.com/join and learn more about the Tiny Habits Certification Program at https://www.tinyhabits.com/certify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Functional Medicine Approach to Osteoporosis | This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class We have been led to believe that drinking milk is the key to bone health. Unfortunately, the prevailing myth that drinking milk as children builds up a calcium bank that helps us avoid osteoporosis and fracture later in life is simply not true. Our bone health is determined by a number of things including what we eat, our stress and activity levels, our muscle mass, and other factors that contribute to the delicate balance between bone build-up and bone breakdown. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is a very common and life-threatening problem, it is also highly underdiagnosed. This is part of the reason why prevention is so important when it comes to osteoporosis. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to osteoporosis. They get into how chronic inflammation acts as one of the main drivers of osteoporosis, why both bone density and quality are so important, and much more.Dr. 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 teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class. When you sign up for ButcherBox today, you can get 2lbs of wild-caught Alaskan salmon free in your first box. Just go to butcherbox.com/farmacy. In this modern world, we place too much value on staying busy and deprioritizing sleep, which is why Dr. Hyman created his first-ever Master Class. It guides you through the most important steps to getting better sleep, starting today. Get free access to Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class at drhyman.com/sleep. In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. LePine discuss:Why drinking milk is not the key to bone healthCommon causes and risk factors of osteoporosis, including inflammation, diet, stress, and moreWhy bone density and quality are both importantHow smoking negatively affects bone healthThe traditional vs functional medicine approach to diagnosing and treating osteoporosisThe benefit of getting your bone density tested at various agesLeaky gut, gluten sensitivity, celiacs disease, and other unexpected precursors to osteoporosisThe benefits of resistance exercise for bone health, muscle mass, stability, and balanceBone building foodsLead toxicity and osteoporosisAdditional Resources:Milk and Healthhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1903547Got Proof? Lack of Evidence for Milk’s Benefitshttps://drhyman.com/blog/2013/07/05/got-proof-lack-of-evidence-for-milks-benefits/Why Lead Poisoning May be Causing Your Health Problemshttps://drhyman.com/blog/2010/09/28/why-lead-poisoning-may-be-causing-your-health-problems/Why Most Everything We Were Told About Dairy Is Wronghttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/08/19/podcast-ep131/Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health? with Maggie Wardhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/30/podcast-hc32/Protein and Your Health: What you need to knowhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/07/09/protein-and-your-health-what-you-need-to-know/Calcium Without Dairy? It’s Possible!https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/10/31/calcium-without-dairy-its-possible/Ultra-Aging: Ultra-Living at Any Age – Part Onehttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2020/05/21/ultra-aging-ultra-living-at-any-age-part-one/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Small Stressors Can Actually Be Good For Us | This episode is sponsored by UqoraWe know that chronic, long-term stress can wreak havoc on our health. However, short-term and/or mild stressors can have the exact opposite effect. For instance, when you practice resistance training by lifting heavy weights and inflicting damage on your muscles, your body responds by repairing the damaged fibers, thus creating bigger and stronger muscles. This is called hormesis, a phenomenon that demonstrates the beneficial effects of low-level stressors. A similar process called xenohormesis also occurs in plants, making them stronger and richer in phytochemicals that are good for us. Dr. Hyman recently spoke about these topics in his conversations with Ben Greenfield and Dr. Frank Lipman.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. A former collegiate tennis, water polo, and volleyball player, as well as a bodybuilder, 13-time Ironman triathlete, and professional obstacle course racer, Ben has been voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health and Fitness. 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. His latest book, Boundless, is all about creating more energy to live the life of optimal health and happiness you deserve.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 best-selling author of six books—How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young & 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 sponsored by Uqora. If you’ve struggled with urinary tract infections, check out Uqora’s potent line of products to promote better urinary health. Right now they’re offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 30% off when you go to uqora.com/doctor Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Ben Greenfield, “How To Have Boundless Energy” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/BenGreenfieldFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Frank Lipman, “The Keys To Aging Well” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrFrankLipman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How To Eat Smarter | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Simple MillsOur bodies are built and maintained by our food choices; we literally are what we eat. Unfortunately, that means the majority of our country is made of ultra-processed food-like substances that create disease. The good news, though, is that small dietary changes can have huge payoffs in a short amount of time. My guest on today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy has experienced the dramatic impacts of using food as medicine firsthand. At just 15, he broke his hip simply from running because his bones were so brittle from a diet void of nutrients. At 20, he was diagnosed with degenerative bone and disk disease. After just 9 months of revamping his diet to focus on whole foods, that diagnosis was completely reversed. Shawn Stevenson is here today to tell us how food affects our bodies on the deepest level and how we can eat smarter. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. 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. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences.This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Simple Mills.Thrive is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an amazing deal. Select a free gift from Thrive Market when you sign up for a 1-year membership. And, any time you spend more than $49 you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping. Just head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman. Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.Right now, Simple Mills is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 20% off. Just head over to simplemills.com and use code HYMAN20 to try their Artisan Bread Mix and other amazing products to stock up for the holidays. Here are more of the details from our interview: Shawn’s personal health journey and the physical injury that led him to understand the healing power of food (7:28)The link between our societal issues, our diet, and the obesity epidemic (13:46)How blood sugar swings impact our ability to resolve conflict (14:55)The relationship between nutritional deficiency and violent behavior in prison inmates (16:40)Why calories in, calories out is not the key to weight loss (18:41)How the gut microbiome is impacted by obesity and visa versa (27:33)Inflammation, non-alcoholic fatty liver, and body composition (31:10)Why being slightly overweight or obese makes you more at risk for negative effects from COVID-19 and how you can make quick changes to improve your health (35:05)Hormone dysfunction, metabolism, and weight loss (37:20)Why it’s no just what we eat but how we’re eating, and who we’re eating with (43:08)Learn more about Shawn Stevenson and his podcast at https://themodelhealthshow.com/. Follow Shawn on Facebook @TheModelHealthShow, on Instagram @shawnmodel, and on Twitter @ShawnModel.Get Shawn’s new book, Eat Smarter, at https://eatsmarterbook.com/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How To Treat Erectile Dysfunction Without The Little Blue Pill | This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master ClassErectile dysfunction is a very common problem among men. In fact, 10% of men under the age of 40 have erectile dysfunction and 60% of men experience erectile dysfunction by the age of 70. When Viagra, commonly referred to as the little blue pill, hit the market in the late 1990s, it opened the door for a conversation about this prevalent issue. And while traditional medicine has focused on targeting erectile dysfunction as a local problem, Functional Medicine recognizes that it is actually a systemic issue, often brought about by our ultra-processed, high-starch and sugar diets.In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papaicolaou to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction, and why it is so important to get to the root cause of this issue.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 4 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 practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health – a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou to join The UltraWellness Center in 2017.This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class. When you sign up for ButcherBox today, you can get 2lbs of wild-caught Alaskan salmon free in your first box. Just go to butcherbox.com/farmacy. In this modern world we place too much value on staying busy and deprioritizing sleep, which is why Dr. Hyman created his first ever Master Class. It guides you through the most important steps to getting better sleep, starting today. Get free access to Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class at drhyman.com/sleep. In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou discuss:Why erectile dysfunction is such a common problemThe traditional medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunctionHow Viagra worksHow stress, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, and poor metabolic health can lead to erectile dysfunctionThe role that diet, alcohol, and sleep apnea can have in causing erectile dysfunctionWhy testosterone drops as we ageWhy lifestyle, meditation, and exercise can help improve erectile dysfunctionUp and coming treatments for erectile dysfunction including peptides, stem cells, shock wave, and exosome therapiesAdditional ResourcesMale Menopause, Low Libido and Testosterone Replacementhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/07/27/podcast-hc20/Hormone Magic: Let’s Start With Testosteronehttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/09/23/hormone-magic-lets-start-with-testosterone/Man Magic: Part 2https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/11/22/man-magic-testosterone-part-2/The State of Science for Sex, Aging, and Regenerative Medicinehttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/05/10/bb-ep53-2/The Mind-Blowing Science of Fat-Burning and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Benjamin Bikmanhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/09/24/bb-ep154/How Do Stem Cells Healhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/06/12/podcast-ep58/How to Improve Your Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Amy Killenhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/07/13/bb-ep136/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How To Reduce Stress And Improve Wellbeing | This episode is brought to you by Find My FormulaStress is almost synonymous with our modern lifestyles. We experience external stressors from our jobs, family responsibilities, financial worries, and many other places, then compound them with unhealthy lifestyle choices. The result is an epidemic of stress and increased risk for chronic diseases. Most of us know that things such as eating well, getting quality sleep, exercise, and mediation are all effective ways to reduce and manage stress, but the value of pursuing the things that make us happy and fulfilled is a less commonly cited way to reduce stress. Late last year, Dr. Hyman sat down with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee to discuss how making time for the things that bring us joy gives us more resilience against stress and fatigue and an improved psychological outlook. They also share practical solutions and simple interventions to help you destress and reset your life, and how implementing small changes to your routine can reduce or completely eradicate stress. 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 in just 18 months. His most recent book, the #1 bestseller, The Stress Solution, tackles what the WHO calls the health epidemic of our time—stress. Dr. Chatterjee is known for finding the root cause of people's health problems, and he has highlighted his methods in the ground-breaking BBC television show, Doctor in the House, which has been shown in over 70 countries around the world. This episode is brought to you by Find My Formula, the world’s first personalized nootropics company. Right now, Find My Formula is giving The Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an exclusive discount. Visit findmyformula.com and get 15% off of your first box by using the code DRMARK at checkout.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Chatterjee, “Is There An Antidote To Stress?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrRanganChatterjee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Functional Medicine Approach To Treating COVID-19 And Post-COVID Syndrome | This episode is sponsored by Bioptimizers, Paleovalley, and Cozy EarthCOVID has taught us a lot over the last year, and continues to do so every day that we battle this pandemic. We’ve seen what an overburdened medical system looks like and been faced with the reality of social distancing for many months now. Perhaps one of the most important lessons we have learned, though, is that a body that’s already suffering from chronic disease has far greater risks of COVID severity and even death. In the US, where the majority of people are metabolically unhealthy, we’ve seen our population faring much worse than other countries against this virus. Here, there are 500 COVID deaths per million people (at the time of this episode recording). In China, that number is 3 per million. Look at that alongside the 42% obesity rate here and the 2.6% rate there. COVID has shown us just how out of balance we are as a nation and how our baseline of disease has gotten us into such a mess.I sat down with my colleague, good friend, and former roommate Dr. Patrick Hanaway to talk about the Functional Medicine approach to treating COVID-19. Dr. Patrick Hanaway is a board-certified family physician 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. His research focus is on nutrition, the microbiome, and evaluating value in Functional Medicine models of care. Currently, his teaching focus is on cancer, COVID, and uncertainty.This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Paleovalley, and Cozy Earth.Right now you can try Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off, just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use the code HYMAN10 at checkout.Paleovalley is offering 15% off your entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.Cozy Earth is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an incredible 50%, and as part of their special holiday campaign. Just go to cozyearth.com and use the code HYMANPODCAST50 at checkout.Here are more of the details from our interview (video / audio): Rethinking our approach to COVID-19 by focusing on improving our overall health and well-being (9:12)Why does the United States have the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world? (12:53)The Functional Medicine approach to preventing and treating COVID-19 and post-COVID syndrome (14:08)Is vitamin D effective as a treatment for COVID-19? (20:10)How COVID and chosen therapeutic models highlight our response to life’s uncertainty (24:30)How Dr. Hanaway treats COVID-19 patients (27:38)The role of mitochondrial function in relation to COVID-19 and post-COVID syndrome (31:26)The Functional Medicine approach to treating post-COVID syndrome, or long hauler syndrome (35:31)Dr. Hanaway’s personal journey facing stage IV cancer (46:07)Dr. Hanaway’s experience pairing a ketogenic diet, fasting, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy (52:41)Learn more about Dr. Patrick Hanaway at https://www.ifm.org/about/profile/patrick-hanaway-md/Learn more about the Institute for Functional Medicine’s course, Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery: Patient Care in a Pandemic here: www.ifm.org/pandemic-course  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting Rid Of Cold Sores And Canker Sores | This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market and ApeelWhile there is a difference between cold sores and canker sores, they are similar in that common occurrence of either is an indication that something is out of balance in the body. Most of us have had canker sores at one time or another. They usually occur at the side of your mouth, by your cheek, inside of your cheek, or underneath your tongue, and they can be quite painful. As opposed to cold sores, canker sores are not infections. Cold sores, however, are contagious, often forming inside your mouth, near your teeth, or on the lips; they result from herpes simplex virus. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss what frequent recurrence of cold sore or canker sores might be indicating, and how they treat patients experiencing these issues.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. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market and Apeel.Right now, Thrive is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an amazing deal. Select a free gift from Thrive Market when you sign up for a 1-year membership. And, any time you spend more than $49 you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping. Just head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman. Apeel, a family of plant-derived coatings that, when applied to the outside of produce, keeps it fresh two times longer, is doing amazing things to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. If you want to learn more about Apeel, check out their frequently asked questions page at apeel.com/faqs. In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss:The difference between canker sores and cold soresReasons for recurring canker sores, ranging from celiacs disease to immune dysfunction to food reactions, nutritional deficiencies, and moreThe relationship between digestion and canker soresThe prevalence of herpes simplex virus ICommon cold sore triggers, including stress, nutritional deficiency, and moreThe relationship between recurrent cold sores and the health of your immune systemAdditional ResourcesThe New Science Of Immuno-Rejuvenationhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/04/20/podcast-ep105/Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health? with Maggie Wardhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/30/podcast-hc32/What Not To Eathttps://drhyman.com/blog/2018/03/30/what-not-to-eat/What Not To Eat: Part IIhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2018/04/20/what-not-to-eat-part-2/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Your Emotional Vocabulary Can Affect Your Health | This episode is sponsored by StarseedHaving a greater grasp on emotional understanding correlates to increased happiness and satisfaction, along with better management of stress, while a lack of emotional balance has been linked to poorer outcomes with physical health issues. But how can we achieve emotional balance when we don’t fully understand what our emotions are telling us?Earlier this year, Dr. Hyman spoke to Susan David about how accurately labeling our emotions with a great degree of granularity can help us better understand our emotions, and know what to do about them. He also spoke with Jay Shetty about how expanding our emotional vocabulary can improve our relationship with ourselves and others.Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her new #1 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. She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and guest on national radio and television. 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. Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, and former monk. Jay’s vision is to Make Wisdom Go Viral. He is on a mission to share the timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant, and practical way. Jay has created over 400 viral videos with over 7.5 billion views, and hosts the #1 Health and Wellness podcast in the world, On Purpose.This episode is sponsored by Starseed. Save 20% on your Starseed order at Amazon.com/Starseed by using the code 20MARKHYMAN at checkout. Be sure to try their seeds, Omega oil, and butters.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Susan David, “Attaining Freedom Through Emotional Agility” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/SusanDavidFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Jay Shetty, “Finding Peace And Purpose By Thinking Like A Monk” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/JayShetty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.