How Sugar Wreaks Havoc on Your Health and Mind

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9 Mar 202120min

How To Prevent And Treat Gestational Diabetes With Functional Medicine | This episode is sponsored by AquaTru and BetterHelp Gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of women during pregnancy. It can have long-term adverse effects for both the mother and the child. Not only does it put the baby at risk for above-average birth weight, but gestational diabetes in the mother can also lead to increased risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and weight gain for the child in adulthood. It can also lead to higher rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes post-pregnancy for the mother. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to preventing and treating gestational diabetes. They discuss the common drivers of gestational diabetes, why pre-diabetes in the mother is also a concern, and much more. 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 AquaTru and BetterHelp. We need clean water not only to live but to create vibrant health and protect ourselves and loved ones from toxin exposure and disease. Learn more about the AquaTru water filter at a special price at www.drhyman.com/filter. BetterHelp lets you get affordable counseling anytime, from anywhere. They’ll match you with a licensed, professional therapist based on your unique needs. As a Doctor’s Farmacy listener you can get 10% off right now by going to betterhelp.com/drhyman. In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss: How gestational diabetes affects the child, in infancy and into adulthood  Pre-diabetes and pregnancy Foods to eat and to avoid during pregnancy Conventional testing and diagnosis of gestational diabetes Populations with increased risk for diabetes and gestational diabetes Important nutrients for metabolic flexibility  How to find a quality prenatal vitamin Additional Resources: How Out of Control Blood Sugar Contributes to Body Fat, Brain Fog, and Alzheimer’s with Dr. Ronesh Sinha https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/12/13/bb-ep84/ Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2018/11/01/nutrition-tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy/ Pregnancy in the COVID Era https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2021/01/14/pregnancy-in-the-covid-era/ Overcoming Postpartum Depression https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/01/16/overcoming-postpartum-depression/ Getting Ready for Baby: How to Optimize Your Health for Fertility and Beyond with Dr. Afrouz Demeri https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/11/21/bb-ep81/

8 Mar 202132min

The gut microbiome is likely the most important regulator of our overall health. Unfortunately, our modern diet, gut-busting lifestyle, environmental toxins, and other factors all feed the bad bugs in our gut and drive inflammation, which is at the root of almost all chronic diseases and obesity. Sixty percent of our immune system is in our gut, right under a one-cell thin layer of gut lining. When we treat this lining unkindly, we develop a leaky gut, allowing food proteins, microbes, and microbial toxins to “leak” into our bloodstream, triggering our immune system to start fighting the foreign invaders. We call this dysbiosis (as opposed to symbiosis) an imbalanced gut microbiome. In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman discusses how to eat for gut health, the fifteenth principle in his new book, “The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World” available now at pegandiet.com The Pegan Diet is Dr. Hyman’s definitive guide to using food as medicine and understanding how food impacts every system of our body. It has 21 easy-to-follow principles for anyone, regardless of where they are on their health journey. It also contains 30 delicious Pegan-approved recipes. Get your copy today!

5 Mar 202115min

Becoming Nobody: The Key To Freedom And Happiness | This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Joovv, and Athletic Greens Our higher and lower-self are always around, but who are we listening to most of the time? Who is having the conversation in our heads? Taking a deeper look at my level of awareness led me to study Buddhism in college and though I changed course to pursue a career in medicine, spiritual growth has always remained a passion for me. I think as humans we need a mass recognition that we are all one; we need to see that inside we’re all the same. Learning from others is a key part of the journey to greater awareness and there are so many teachers I’ve found throughout my life that have helped me do that. Today’s guest on The Doctor’s Farmacy is one of them.  Rameshwar Das has been navigating a spiritual path for 50 years. Ramesh met Ram Dass in 1968 and spent time with Neem Karoli Baba in India from 1970-72. He learned Vipassana meditation from Goenka in India. Ramesh has worked as an artist, photographer, environmentalist, and writer. He has collaborated on many projects with Ram Dass over the years, including the original Be Here Now, and the Love Serve Remember recordings, and is co-author with Ram Dass on three books, Be Love Now, Polishing the Mirror, and Being Ram Dass. This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Joovv, and Athletic Greens. 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. Right now, Joovv is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an exclusive discount on Joovv’s Generation 3.0 devices. Just go to Joovv.com/farmacy and use the code FARMACY. Some exclusions do apply.  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:  The cultural influence of Ram Dass’ book Be Here Now (6:21) Ram Dass’ heart-opening introduction to Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba (9:33) Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba simple teachings to love and serve everybody, including yourself (15:05) Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba’s LSD trips, the surprising lack of effects from the drugs, and what it  implies about the ego and the soul (21:33) Ram Dass’ personal journey and teachings around getting out of the ego (31:00) Becoming Nobody, the documentary about Ram Dass’ life, and the practices that sustained him (33:50) How Ram Dass approached life after his stroke, aging, and death (40:13) The infinite soul and impermanence of life (44:18) Developing a loving awareness of your higher self (56:41) Applying Ram Dass’ teaching and wisdom to today’s world (1:02:37) Get a copy of Being Ram Dass at https://www.amazon.com/Being-Ram-Dass/dp/1683646282/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=being+ram+dass&qid=1611259838&sr=8-1

3 Mar 20211h 16min

Treating Adult Acne & Rosacea From The Inside Out | This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and AquaTru Our skin is a reflection of what’s going on with our health beneath the surface; skin problems often signal that something is off in our body. Acne rosacea is an inflammatory condition that affects about 10% of adults. While conventional medicine typically treats acne rosacea by prescribing lotions and potions, Functional Medicine seeks to get at the problem’s root cause. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to talk about common drivers of acne rosacea, why it is frequently related to gut health, and how they treat patients with this condition. 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 AquaTru. For a limited time, new members to ButcherBox can get 2 lbs of free ground beef in every ButcherBox order by signing up today at ButcherBox.com/farmacy.  We need clean water not only to live but to create vibrant health and protect ourselves and loved ones from toxin exposure and disease. Learn more about the AquaTru water filter at a special price at drhyman.com/filter In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. LePine discuss: Acne rosacea triggers including alcohol consumption, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), leaky gut, and more Traditional vs functional medicine treatments for acne rosacea Increased skin mite density in people with rosacea Healing the skin from the inside out Why sun exposure can worsen rosacea How low stomach acid can exacerbate rosacea Foods that can exacerbate and improve rosacea Patient cases Additional Resources: Treating Acne From The Inside Out with Dr. Elizabeth Boham  https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/05/28/podcast-hc12/ The Most Common Underlying Causes of Acne: Minisode #16 https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/23/bb-minisode16-2/ Healing Psoriasis From The Inside Out with Dr. Todd LePine  https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/10/16/podcast-hc27/ 9 Strategies for Glowing, Vibrant Skin https://drhyman.com/blog/2015/10/28/9-strategies-for-glowing-vibrant-skin/ Got Acne?  What You Put IN Your Body is More Important Than What You Put on Your Skin https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/08/01/got-acne-what-you-put-in-your-body-is-more-important-than-what-you-put-on-your-skin/

1 Mar 202143min

Food is not just calories or energy; food is information, instructions that upgrade or downgrade your biology with every bite. Think of it like code that programs your software. Your hardware is your genes. Your software is how those genes are turned on or off. Food regulates not only your genes but also your hormones, like insulin, testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid. It alters your brain chemistry, producing happy chemicals, and it can even trigger addictive patterns. So how can you personalize your diet (and nutritional needs) to optimize your health? In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman discusses how to leverage personalized nutrition for optimal health, the twelfth principle in his new book, “The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World” available now at pegandiet.com The Pegan Diet is Dr. Hyman’s definitive guide to using food as medicine and understanding how food impacts every system of our body. It has 21 easy to follow principles for anyone, regardless of where they are on their health journey. It also contains 30 delicious Pegan-approved recipes. Get your copy today!

26 Feb 202120min

Why Eliminating Meat From Our Diet Isn’t The Solution To Climate Change | This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Thrive Market, and BLUBlox Human health is dependent on planetary health. A healthy planet coincides with healthy animals; when we look at the way public health and our climate have changed with the industrialization of agriculture, animals are a key focus. We often hear the argument that in order to solve climate change we need to stop eating meat. What these people aren’t realizing is that animal agriculture done right is actually part of the solution. That is a big stipulation because the methods used to raise meat can make or break our climate crisis and our health.  I’m thrilled to sit down today with Anya Fernald to discuss the ins and outs of regenerative farming and animal practices. Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo. Belcampo operates 27,000 acres of organic farmland in California and processes its own livestock for sale in its own butcher shops and restaurants. Anya has two decades of leadership and entrepreneurship experience in high-quality, organic and premium foods. Given her expertise on meat and leadership within the meat industry, Anya has been profiled in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and has served as a regular judge on Iron Chef America on The Food Network since 2009. She has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders, one of the 40 under 40 by Food & Wine, and was named a Nifty Fifty by The New York Times. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Thrive Market, and BLUBlox. Right now you can try BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off, just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use the code HYMAN10 at checkout. 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.  Right now BLUblox is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 20% off. Just go to blublox.com/hyman and use code HYMAN20. BLUblox also offers free and fast shipping globally. Here are more of the details from our interview:  Anya’s childhood love of cooking, her early career in the culinary world, and experiences working in Europe (8:19) Anya’s transition away from vegetarianism (12:16) The value of low and slow animal farming (15:44) How beef came to be villainized and why it isn’t the enemy (21:05) Animal wellness and its connection to human wellness (30:38) Why animal agriculture is needed to restore our ecosystems (36:25) Is a regenerative burger better or worse for the climate than an Impossible burger? (42:44) Why over a third of meat is thrown away in the United States (44:34) Scaling regenerative agriculture (49:09) The top policy recommendations Anya would make to improve agriculture (1:01:25) For a limited time, Belcampo is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a 20% discount for new customers using the code FARMACY20 at belcampo.com (exclusions do apply). Follow Belcampo on Facebook @belcampomeatco, on Instagram @belcampomeatco, and on Twitter @BelcampoMeat. Follow Anya on Facebook @anyaf, on Instagram @anyafernald, and on Twitter @anyafernald.

24 Feb 20211h 14min

In 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 #askmark Topics covered in this episode include: Reaping the benefits of grass-fed, grass-finished beef Getting to the root cause of illness Detoxing from heavy metals Treating allergies Metabolic health, flexibility, and resilience What are the best skin products to use? Introducing the Pegan Diet to your household Genetically driven high cholesterol This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Right now, 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/hymanfb.  Mentioned in this episode: How To Activate Nature’s Healing Potential with Zach Bush  Institute for Functional Medicine's webinar, COVID-19 Vaccines: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases   Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues   10 Day Reset 10 Day Reset - Free Guide Environmental Working Group (EWG) EWG’s Skin Deep EWG’s Healthy Living: Home Guide Eat Fat, Get Thin

23 Feb 202147min