The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.

How Lead And Other Environmental Toxins Are Affecting Us | This episode is brought to you by Simple MillsEighty thousand toxic chemicals have been released into our environment since the dawn of the industrial revolution, yet very few have been tested for their long-term impact on human health. This has both major health and economic consequences. Every year we spend 50 billion dollars and lose 23 million IQ points to lead toxicity alone, which affects people of color the most, regardless of social class and income level. And you may be surprised to learn that there are many government policies and even sanctioned decisions to dump toxins that end up poisoning communities of color and stealing children’s cognition and health.Dr. Hyman sat down with Harriet Washington to discuss how we are ignoring this massive health crisis and what can be done to fix it. Harriet A. 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 has held fellowships at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Stanford University. She is the author of Deadly Monopolies, Infectious Madness, and Medical Apartheid, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Oakland Award, and the American Library Association Black Caucus Nonfiction Award.This episode is sponsored by Simple Mills. 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. Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation, “How We Are Poisoning Our Children,” with Harriet Washington here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/HarrietWashington See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Cancer Caused By Sugar? | This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Thrive Market, and ApeelIf you or someone you know has had cancer, this episode is going to matter to you. And since the odds are now that 1 in 3 adults in the US will get cancer, this really is a topic that matters to all of us. The school of thought around cancer used to be focused only on the genetic component. But we now know that our environment—the air we breathe, the food we eat, even our relationships—have an enormous cellular impact on our ability to prevent and treat cancer. I’m excited to sit down with Dr. Jason Fung on this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy to talk about his amazing work in the field of cancer research and why this environmental component should give us all hope. Dr. 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 co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes naturally with fasting. His latest book, The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery, was just released. This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Thrive Market, and Apeel.Bioptimizers’ Magnesium Breakthrough formula contains 7 different forms which all have different functions in the body. There is truly nothing like it on the market. Right now you can try Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off, just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use the code HYMAN10 at checkout.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. Food waste is one of our most glaring environmental, climate, and social problems. 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. Here are more of the details from our interview: How our understanding of cancer and cancer treatment has shifted over the past several decades (7:10)Why cancer medicine has fallen behind other areas of medicine (11:19)The major role that diet and nutrition play in the development of cancer (13:05)What we can learn about cancer from Inuit people and other populations who historically ate traditional diets (16:57)Insulin’s role in cell growth, cancer development, and chronic disease (21:47)Snacking, fasting, cancer, and chemotherapy (29:49)The ketogenic diet and cancer treatment (38:02)The risks of environmental chemicals on the human body (41:09)How to reduce your risk of getting cancer, and the link between obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer (43:57)New thinking around cancer screenings (49:07)Learn more about Dr. Jason Fung and get his new book, The Cancer Code, at https://thefastingmethod.com/book/the-cancer-code/.Follow Dr. Jason Fung on Facebook @thefastingmethod, on Instagram @drjasonfung, and on Twitter @drjasonfung. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health? | This episode is sponsored by Bioptimizers and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master ClassWe are all aware that “gluten-free” has become a major buzz term. Supermarket aisles are now lined with gluten-free foods and restaurants are now catering to gluten-free diners. So how did gluten come to receive so much attention? Are people with celiac disease the only ones who should be on a gluten-free diet? And how do you know if gluten is making you sick?In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Maggie Ward to discuss why gluten sensitivity exists on a spectrum and how to determine if it is a threat to your health. They also share specific patient cases they have treated related to gluten sensitivity.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. Maggie has been counseling individuals, families, and business groups on therapeutic diets to address various health concerns for more than 15 years. Her ongoing clinical training through the Institute for Functional Medicine uses a systems biology approach when working with those who suffer from chronic and acute conditions to help them find their path to healing. She has a passion for cooking and reconnecting people with their potential to heal using whole, organic and local foods.This episode is sponsored by Bioptimizers and Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class.Right now, BiOptimizers is offering their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal to Doctor’s Farmacy listeners during the entire month of November. Get free shipping, up to 40% off on select products and are giving away free bottles of their amazing enzyme, probiotic P30M as well as their HCL breakthrough supplement. Just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 at checkout.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 Maggie discuss:What is gluten? And why is gluten sensitivity and intolerance suddenly so prevalent?Testing for gluten sensitivity and intoleranceHow gluten sensitivity can be triggered by a stressful eventThe link between gluten sensitivity or celiac disease and other chronic disease, conditions, and autoimmune issuesPatient cases Dr. Hyman and Maggie Ward have treated involving gluten sensitivity For more information visit drhyman.com/uwcAdditional Resources: Why gluten needs to go if you have Hashimoto’shttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/10/08/why-gluten-needs-to-go-if-you-have-hashimotos/To Gluten or Not to Glutenhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/04/09/to-gluten-or-not-to-gluten/Should we all avoid gluten?https://drhyman.com/blog/2018/09/26/podcast-ep20/Here’s Why A Gluten-Free Diet Can Become Incredibly Unhealthyhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2017/01/19/heres-gluten-free-diet-can-become-incredibly-unhealthy/Gluten and Dairy-Free Recipes Even an Italian Can Lovehttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/06/12/gluten-and-dairy-free-recipes-even-an-italian-can-love/Top 5 Diet Changes for Autoimmunity https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/06/30/top-5-diet-changes-for-autoimmunity/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Does Food Have To Do With COVID-19? | This episode is brought to you by Four SigmaticIf we as a population were healthier (think less obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.), the evidence supports that we’d be faring much better throughout this pandemic. Unfortunately, in the United States, only 12% of us in the US are metabolically healthy, putting us at higher risk of worse outcomes from COVID-19. Of course, a major driver of chronic diseases and the risks they create is our food system. We can’t expect to be a resilient population if we aren’t feeding our bodies real food with real nutrients we can use to function optimally. In this mini-episode, we revisit two conversations Dr. Hyman had with his colleagues Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian and Dr. Elizabeth Boham at the beginning of the pandemic about how food and nutrition are inextricably linked to COVID-19. Dr. Boham also shares how to use food as medicine for immune support.Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist, Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition and Medicine, and Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, the oldest and most renowned graduate school of nutrition in North America. He has authored more than 300 scientific publications on the dietary priorities to reduce cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in the US and globally; and on evidence-based systems innovations and policies to effectively reduce these burdens.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 Four Sigmatic. Right now, you can try Four Sigmatic’s Mushroom Coffee and other amazing products for up to 50% off. Plus, Four Sigmatic is giving an exclusive additional 10% off all sale products, just for Doctors Farmacy listeners at foursigmatic.com/HYMAN. This sale ends November 30th, so make sure you head over and stock up now. Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, “How COVID-19 Shines A Light On Our Broken Food System” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DariushMozaffarianFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Todd LePine, “Special Episode: Medicine In The Age Of COVID-19 And Beyond,” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/Medicine-In-The-Age-Of-COVID-19-And-Beyond See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can Regenerative Agriculture Really Heal Humans And The Planet? | This episode is brought to you by Essentia, Athletic Greens, and ButcherBoxThe argument that is often made against organic farming is that it can’t feed the world. Opponents say it can’t be scaled to the level we need to feed our current and growing population, but the real data actually says otherwise. The Rodale Institute is leading the way when it comes to research in the area of regenerative agriculture. Their work over the last 40 years shows organic agriculture leads to equal or better yields than conventional (sometimes over 30% better) with less energy use and three to six times more profits for the farmer. And they’re not the only ones who’ve found this to be true—it’s been repeated in five different studies from various universities and the USDA. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m thrilled to sit down with Jeff Tkach to talk about the amazing work the Rodale Institute has done and is continuing to do to further the cause of regenerative agriculture.This episode is brought to you by Essentia, Athletic Greens, and ButcherBox.Essentia makes mattresses that go above and beyond the criteria to be non-toxic. Right now, Essentia is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 25% off plus a free bundle of 2 pillows & a set of organic sheets at learn.myessentia.com/drmarkhyman.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.For a limited time, new members to ButcherBox get 6 free grass-fed, grass-finished steaks when they go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. This offer is good through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2020, so be sure to take advantage of it today. Here are more of the details from our interview: How the Rodale Institute came to look at the linkages between healthcare and health (9:18)The meaning of regenerative healthcare (13:18)Our societal and governmental disconnect between agriculture and human health (17:41)Rodale’s research on regenerative organic farming practices (21:49)The Farming Systems Trial, a 40-year side by side comparison of organic vs conventional grain production methods, and the creation of the USDA’s organic standard (24:22)The benefits of feeding the world using organic farming methods (29:22)Is organic food more nutritious? (30:51)Are the chemicals and pesticides in conventional foods harmful or harmless? (40:36)Evolving beyond the current organic standard with the launch of the Regenerative Organic Certification (44:20)Are animals needed in regenerative agriculture? (55:49)Learn more about the Rodale Institute at https://rodaleinstitute.org/ and follow them on Facebook @rodaleinstitute, on Instagram @rodaleinstitute, and on Twitter @rodaleinstitute.Read Rodale Institute’s white paper, “The Power of the Plate: The Case for Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Improving Human Health,” here: https://rodaleinstitute.org/education/resources/power-of-the-plate-regenerative-organic-agriculture/ Learn more about the Regenerative Organic Certification at https://regenorganic.org/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux | This episode is brought to you by PaleovalleyMost of us have experienced heartburn at one time or another, but for millions of people it is a chronic and painful condition. As a result, acid-blocking medications are among the top-selling drugs in America today. However, taking an acid blocker does nothing to address whatever is causing the heartburn and these drugs can have all sorts of negative side effects. Additionally, while acid blocking drugs block acid that can cause symptoms of heartburn and reflux, your body actually needs stomach acid to stay healthy. So, the key isn’t taking the drug. It’s finding the cause. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating heartburn and reflux. Together they discuss how to find the real causes of reflux and heartburn, get rid of them, and use the right foods, nutrients, and lifestyle therapies to heal the problem.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 Athletic Greens and Paleovalley.Right now 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.Until 12/4/20, Paleovalley is offering Doctor's Farmacy listeners 20% off the entire Paleovalley store. Just go to paleovalley.com and use the code Hyman20 to take advantage of this offer.In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. LePine discuss:Common drivers of heartburnWhy heartburn isn’t about having too much acid in the stomachThe addictive quality, side effects, and danger of long-term use of PPI/acid-blocking drugsFoods that commonly cause heartburnThe bacteria Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori) which commonly causes not only ulcers but also refluxPatient cases in which Drs. Hyman and LePine treated heartburn and refluxAdditional Resources:3 Simple Steps to Eliminate Heartburn and Acid Refluxhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2010/07/17/3-simple-steps-to-eliminate-heartburn-and-acid-reflux/Heartburn and Candida: What is Your Gut Trying to Tell You?https://drhyman.com/blog/2017/04/06/heartburn-candida-gut-trying-tell/7 Steps To Reverse Acid Refluxhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2013/09/26/7-steps-reverse-acid-reflux/Is Your Doctor Making You Sick?https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2015/02/12/doctor-making-sick/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Health Coaches Are Behavior Change Ninjas | This episode is brought to you by SwanwickMost health plans, whether they’re about losing weight, exercising more, or quitting bad habits, aren’t designed to last. This is because they’re based on an incorrect assumption that all you need is willpower and motivation. In truth, we all need a support system to help guide us toward sustainable behavior and lifestyle change. And the reality is that the majority of healthcare actually happens outside of the doctor’s office.In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Chris Kresser about why behavior change recommendations from healthcare providers are largely ineffective, and why having the support of a health coach can make all the difference in achieving your health goals.Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’. His first three books have all been #1 Sunday Times Bestsellers and his latest, Feel Better in 5, shows people how to transform their health in just 5 minutes. It has been a smash hit in the UK, selling almost 100,000 copies in just 7 months, and has just been published in the United States. Professor BJ Fogg, the world’s leading expert in human behavior, calls this book, "one of the best habit change programs he has seen—deceptively simple but remarkably effective.” Dr. Chatterjee regularly appears on BBC News and Television and has been featured in numerous international publications including The New York Times, Forbes, The Guardian and Vogue, and his TED talk, How To Make Disease Disappear, has been viewed almost 3 million times.Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac is the co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of Kresser Institute, 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. His health coaching program, called ADAPT, is the one I recommend for my staff at Cleveland Clinic and he’s the guy I trust with my own health.This episode is brought to you by Swanwick. Right now, Swanwick is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 15% off. Just go to swannies.com/hyman, and enter code HYMAN at check out.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, “Simple Hacks To Feel Better In Five Minutes” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrRanganChatterjee2Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Chris Kresser, “Is Meat As Bad As We Think: Breaking Down Nutrition Myths,” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/ChrisKresser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Regenerative Medicine: Healing Chronic Pain and Addressing COVID-19 | This episode is brought to you by Tushy, Farmacy, and Thrive MarketWhen it came to the chronic pain I had from an old surgery for a ruptured disk, I needed help finding the right fix so I could finally move on, pain-free. I found a doctor who combines the systems-based approach of Functional Medicine along with the most cutting-edge practices of Regenerative Medicine for maximum effect. Dr. Matthew Cook is my guest on today’s podcast and the one who was able to finally fix my back pain. And it just so happens that many of the modalities he’s found useful for treating chronic inflammation and pain are also showing major promise in the treatment of COVID-19.Dr. Matthew Cook is a board-certified anesthesiologist who has completed a fellowship in Functional Medicine. His practice, BioReset™ Medical, provides treatments for conditions ranging from pain and complex illness to anti-aging and wellness. His approach is to use the most non-invasive, natural, and integrative ways possible.  Regarding the current pandemic, Dr. Cook has spent the past several months distilling the latest research, talking with experts around the world, and integrating his vast clinical experience to provide up-to-date information to the public and medical practitioners. Today he shares that in-depth research with us and provides hope for treating COVID and its lingering effects, which we now refer to as post-COVID syndromeThis episode is brought to you by Tushy, Farmacy, and Thrive Market.The Tushy bidet is a sleek attachment that clips onto your existing toilet and connects to the water supply behind your toilet to spray you with clean, fresh water. And it’s really affordable, starting at only $79. Right now Tushy is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 10% off, too, so it’s a better time than ever to make the switch to a bidet. Just go to hellotushy.com/HYMAN. Everyone gets off track here and there, which is why the 10-Day Reset was designed to help you get back on track. It’s a protocol that combines eating the right food with key lifestyle habits and targeted supplementation. If you want to learn more and reclaim your health, visit GetFarmacy.com. 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. Here are more of the details from our interview (video / audio): Dr. Cook’s transition away from traditional medicine (1:35 / 4:23)What is Regenerative Medicine? (3:44 / 6:32)My personal experience with chronic back pain and how Dr. Cook treated me (6:26 / 9:14)Why it’s important to treat the whole body when attending to musculoskeletal and joint issues (14:44 / 17:32)Dr. Cook’s experience treating patients with and recovering from COVID-19 (22:16 / 25:32)Supplementing with vitamin C, glutathione, quercetin, and vitamin D for COVID-19 (26:08 / 29:24)Nebulizing protocols for COVID-19 (27:35 / 30:52)Ozone therapy for COVID-19 (30:38 / 33:55)Peptide therapy for COVID-19 (33:24 / 36:41)Post-COVID syndrome and long haulers (37:47 / 41:04)Learn more about Dr. Matt Cook and his practice at https://bioresetmedical.com/.Find Dr. Cook’s podcast, BioReset™ Podcast at https://bioresetpodcast.com/.Follow BioReset™ Medical on Facebook @BioResetMedical, on Instagram @bioresetmedical, and on Twitter @BioResetMedical. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting To The Root Of Male And Female Hair Loss: A Functional Medicine Approach | This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth and BioptimizersHair loss is an issue that an estimated 50% of men and women will experience at some point in their lifetime. And as there are many different types of hair loss, there are also many various drivers of hair loss. These drivers of hair loss range from everything including autoimmune issues, hormonal imbalances, poor gut health, insulin resistance, environmental toxicity, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating hair loss, and how it differs from the typical conventional medicine approach. They also share details about specific patient cases in which they have treated hair loss.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 Cozy Earth and Bioptimizers.Cozy Earth is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an incredible 50%, and as part of their special holiday campaign, Cozy Earth includes a scratch-off with every purchase, giving you the chance to win free items, exclusive discounts, and one lucky person could even win 2 free flights anywhere in the world! Just go to cozyearth.com and use the code HYMANPODCAST50 atRight now, BiOptimizers is offering their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal to Doctor’s Farmacy listeners during the entire month of November. Get free shipping, up to 40% off on select products and are giving away free bottles of their amazing enzyme, probiotic P30M as well as their HCL breakthrough supplement. Just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 at checkout.In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss:The various types of hair loss including male pattern baldness, diffuse hair loss, thinning, and moreHow autoimmune issues can drive hair lossThe link between PCOS and hair loss and irregular hair growthHow insulin resistance can lead to hair lossHair loss and underactive thyroid functionCommon dietary triggers and nutrient insufficiencies that cause hair lossHow environmental toxins can contribute to hair lossPatient cases in which Drs. Hyman and Boham have treated hair lossAdditional ResourcesUltra Thyroid Videohttps://drhyman.com/ty-thyroid/Is An Underactive Thyroid To Blame For Your Mysterious Symptoms? with Dr. Elizabeth Bohamhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/03/13/podcast-hc1-2/Could it be your thyroid?https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/04/10/could-it-be-your-thyroid/Supporting the Thyroid: Food as Medicinehttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2018/03/15/supporting-thyroid-food-medicine/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Free Happiness Hacks | This episode is sponsored by SwanwickWe often fall into the trap of thinking that having more or better stuff will bring about happiness; the research, however, proves otherwise. Happiness doesn’t have to be something you have or you don’t—just like our health, it’s something we can work on. In fact, the acts of helping others and practicing gratitude are foundational to improving happiness. In this minisode, Dr. Hyman talks with Laurie Santos about science-based hacks for creating more happiness in your life, and even better, they don’t cost a thing!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 Swanwick. Right now, Swanwick is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 15% off. Just go to swannies.com/hyman, and enter code HYMAN at check out.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Laurie Santos, “The Science Of Creating Happiness” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/LaurieSantos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How To Align Your Attention With Your Intention | ButcherBox, Four Sigmatic, and StarseedIn our unpredictable and continually changing world, figuring out how to create a happy life means tending to the needs of our health, career, relationships, passions, and desires. Unfortunately, time can often feel like our biggest enemy, often seeming to be out of our own control. But what if it isn't? What if you had the ability to take control of how you trade your energy for time, and knew how to increase your body's "energy budget" to live your fullest life?On this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I was happy to sit down and talk with Dr. Pedram Shojai about how to find focus and make meaningful change to create the life we desire. Dr. Pedram Shojai is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Master Herbalist and Acupuncturist. He is the New York Times bestselling author of The Urban Monk, and The Art of Stopping Time, and the founder of whole.tv and Well.org. He is an acclaimed Qigong Master and Taoist Abbot with a practical approach to modern living, using Eastern thinking and practices to help himself and others overcome the Westernized challenges of everyday life, and to wake up and live their lives fully. His latest book, Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money into Flow, was just released and is about bringing your attention in line with your intention to get the life you want.  This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, Four Sigmatic, and Starseed.Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members a free turkey with their first box. To take advantage of this special offer from ButcherBox, just go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy.Four Sigmatic is now providing an exclusive offer for Doctor’s Farmacy listeners. Receive up to 40% off on their best selling Lion’s Mane Coffee bundles. To get this deal, just go to foursigmatic.com/hyman. 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.Here are more of the details from our interview: Pedram’s experience as a monk why he eventually chose to leave monastic life (5:27)The benefits of learning to still your mind by controlling your breath (9:04)Our societal crisis of consciousness (12:04)Tending to our life garden (14:26)Managing your time to reflect what's most important to you (18:23)Instilling focus in our daily lives through brain training, consistent practice, and personal integrity (23:45)Reflecting on the life lessons we’re being taught during the coronavirus pandemic (30:12)Saying no to others as a way to say yes to yourself (34:48)The three fundamentals of an effective meditation practice (39:31)Pedram’s “100 Day Gong” practice to achieve your goals (44:17)Learn more about Pedram at https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ and follow him on Facebook @pedramshojaiurbanmonk, on Instagram @official_urbanmonk, and on Twitter @PedramShojai.Get Pedram’s new book, Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money Into Flow, here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ask Mark Q&A #7: Grains, Sleep Hacks, Fatty Liver, And More | This episode is brought to you by Dr. Hyman's Sleep Master Class and the Pegan ShakeIn this Q&A series, Dr. Mark Hyman takes live questions from his community. For a chance to speak with Dr. Hyman during a future Ask Mark Q&A, text your question to 413-225-8995 using the hashtag #askmarkTopics covered in this episode include:Are grains okay to eat, and if so, what are the best grains to eat?Tips for improving your quality of sleepResetting your adrenal glandsThe best pre- and postnatal dietStaying hydrated and the power of electrolytesSugar cravings and addictionFood sensitivity testing Benefits of fasting Supplementing with protein powders Fatty liver and autoimmune diseaseThis episode is sponsored by Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master Class and the Pegan Shake.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. The Pegan Shake features a combination of collagen, pumpkin, and pea protein with healthy fats from my two favorites: MCT oil which is great for fat burning and brain power as well as avocado oil. I’ve also included acacia fiber to help with gut motility and digestion. Check it out at getfarmacy.com/peganshake.Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Hyman’s Sleep Master ClassZiva Meditation Cortisol Manager TB12™ ElectrolytesE-Lyte LyteShow10 Day Reset See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Is The Best Approach To The Ketogenic Diet? | This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox.We have all heard a lot about the benefits of the ketogenic diet in recent years; it has been shown to be an effective tool for weight loss, controlling and reversing diabetes, and improving brain function and overall whole-body health. So how does it work? Is it necessary to eat lots of meat and dairy if you are keto? And do you need to be keto forever to reap its benefits?Dr. Hyman explored these questions in his conversations with one of the leading voices in the Paleo/Primal and keto movements, Mark Sisson, and with Dr. Carrie Diulus, who has found a vegan-keto diet to be the best approach for her when it comes to managing type 1 diabetes and maintaining a healthy weight. 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. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint. After spending three decades researching and educating folks on why food is the key component to achieving and maintaining optimal wellness, Mark launched Primal Kitchen, a real-food company that creates Primal/Paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly kitchen staples.Dr. Diulus is an orthopedic spine surgeon, vice chief of the medical staff, and director of the Spine Wellness Center at the Crystal Clinic, in Akron, Ohio. Prior to that, she was both a spine surgeon for the Center for Spine Health at the Cleveland Clinic and also a medical director in their IT department. Dr. Diulus’ surgical practice focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery.  Her clinical interest involves strategies for improving patients’ musculoskeletal health and surgical outcomes by improving metabolic health with dietary and exercise strategies. She has type 1 diabetes and has published and is involved in ongoing research at Boston Children’s on the use of a low carbohydrate diet in the management of type 1 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox. Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members a free turkey with their first box. To take advantage of this special offer from ButcherBox, just go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Mark Sisson, “Do You Have To Eat A Ketogenic Diet All Of The Time To Get Its Benefits?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/MarkSissonFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Carrie Diulus and Dr. Ethan Weiss, “Is It Possible To Be Vegan-Keto?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrEthanWeissDrCarrieDiulus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Simple Innovation That Will Save You Money And Help Save The Planet | This episode is brought to you by Joovv, Thrive Market, and FarmacySince the 1800s, we have been led to believe that toilet paper does the job but, in reality, all it does is cost us money every month, kill millions of trees per year, and contribute to chronic infections. So what is the alternative? And how do we overcome social stigmas and challenge cultural norms to adopt a better practice?My guest on this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Miki Agrawal, is here to answer these questions and discuss her insights into creating disruptive innovations for a healthier planet! Miki shares her personal story of battling a severe hyperthyroid condition, which made her poop up to eight times per day. Using a bidet changed everything for her, and inspired her to create TUSHY, a modern affordable, and easy to install bidet attachment.  Miki Agrawal is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: WILD, THINX, and TUSHY. She is also the author of the #1 best-selling books DO COOL SH*T and DISRUPT-HER. Miki was named "Fast Company's Most Creative People," “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, and INC's “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs.” She passionately speaks about her 16 years of entrepreneurial adventures, from inventing products in taboo categories, to creatively launching them, to marketing and scaling them exponentially, to dealing with shocking setbacks—and she shares her colorful, authentic revelations along the way.  This episode is brought to you by Joovv, Thrive Market, and Farmacy.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.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. Everyone gets off track here and there, which is why the 10-Day Reset was designed to help you get back on track. It’s a protocol that combines eating the right food with key lifestyle habits and targeted supplementation. If you want to learn more and reclaim your health, visit GetFarmacy.com. Here are more of the details from our interview (video / audio): How Miki’s upbringing shaped her solutions-based, entrepreneurial thinking (6:48)Miki’s learnings from her early career as a restaurateur and co-founder of THINX period underwear (9:54)Being a female entrepreneur in a “man’s world” (16:21)What led Miki to create the TUSHY bidet (22:00)Worldwide water scarcity and how bidet use saves more water than using toilet paper (27:16)The historical reasons why Americans have not adopted bidet use (32:02)Breaking through common myths and misconceptions about bidets (36:18)Addressing the worldwide sanitation crisis (42:46)Creating conscious businesses to improve the world (50:27)Miki’s current efforts to develop a diaper that is good for the planet (52:43)Learn more about Miki at mikiagrawal.com and follow her on Facebook @twinmiki, on Instagram @mikiagrawal, and on Twitter @twinmiki.Learn more about TUSHY at hellotushy.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why ADHD Is Not A Psychiatric Disorder Or Brain Disease | This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley and FarmacyThe rates of attention deficit disorder (ADD), today referred to as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have skyrocketed in recent years. But what is ADHD? 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. So, what are the causes?In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papaicolaou to discuss the common drivers of ADHD, and why it is so important to identify and treat its causes, rather than its symptoms. They also share specific cases in which they have treated patients for ADHD.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 Paleovalley and Farmacy. Right now, Paleovalley is offering my listener's 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.The Pegan Shake features a combination of collagen, pumpkin, and pea protein with healthy fats from my two favorites: MCT oil which is great for fat burning and brain power as well as avocado oil. I’ve also included acacia fiber to help with gut motility and digestion. Check it out at getfarmacy.comIn this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou discuss:The prevalence of ADHD in our societyUnderstanding ADHD as a cluster of symptoms, rather than a psychiatric disorderThe most common drivers of ADHD, including genetics, environmental influences, diet and lifestyleHow improving gut health, and addressing food sensitivities can improve ADHDTesting for toxins and heavy metals in the body, including lead, mercury, and arsenicPatients with ADHD that Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou have treatedThe effectiveness of meditation for treating ADHDAdditional ResourcesGetting to the Root: A Functional Medicine Approach to ADHDhttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/05/17/getting-to-the-root-a-functional-approach-to-adhd/ADHD and Negative Self-Talkhttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/05/06/adhd-and-negative-self-talk/Here’s How I Treat ADHD: A Functional Medicine Doctor Explainshttps://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/09/06/heres-how-i-treat-adhd-a-functional-doctor-explains/7 Strategies to Address ADHDhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2015/10/21/7-strategies-adhd/How To Improve Your Handwriting Simply By Changing What You Eathttps://drhyman.com/blog/2010/09/09/how-to-improve-your-handwriting-simply-by-changing-what-you-eat/The Myth of Diagnosishttps://drhyman.com/blog/2018/05/04/the-myth-of-diagnosis/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.