Why Neuroscientists Love Running

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

20 Tammi 202331min

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

18 Tammi 20231h 37min

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

16 Tammi 20231h 13min

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

13 Tammi 202327min

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

11 Tammi 20231h 13min

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

9 Tammi 202343min

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

6 Tammi 202353min

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

4 Tammi 20231h 7min