The Dr. Hyman Show

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal As a whole, autoimmune disease affects over 80 million Americans and five percent of the population in Western countries. They include type 1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and dozens of others. While your body is designed to fight off harmful things like infections, toxins, allergens, or a stress response, with autoimmune issues the body directs a hostile attack on its own joints, brain, skin, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Cynthia Li and Dr. Terry Wahls about their personal stories of working through autoimmunity and how it led them to help others using Functional Medicine. They also dive into the underlying triggers of inflammation such as stress, hidden infections, food allergies or sensitivities, toxic exposure, genetic predisposition, nutrient deficiencies, and leaky gut. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 today.

1 Apr 20241h 27min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal In our recent Health Bites episodes, we’ve delved into the research on how our dietary choices and lifestyle impact our hormones and sexual health. From disruption caused by our sugar-heavy diets to the stressors of modern life and invisible threats of environmental toxins, our hormones often bear the brunt of our daily decisions. The good news is that there are many things we can do to bring our hormones and sexual health back in balance.  Today, I'm delighted to bring back a standout Health Bites episode, which offers a brief overview of our sexual health series along with actionable strategies to enhance your sexual health, starting now. In this episode, I discuss: The biggest killer of sex drive (2:32) How sugar messes up our hormones (3:12) The link between insulin resistance, hormones, and sexual dysfunction (5:00) How dietary fat plays a crucial role in our sex hormones (6:40) Environmental toxins as a hormone disruptor and driver of sexual dysfunction (7:30) Strategies to activate your sex drive (9:23) Peptides for optimizing sexual function in men and women (11:13) This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and Momentous. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products.

29 Mar 202413min

There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women. We discuss: Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlines Two major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch  Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting  Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods  Who should avoid fasting? Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about  The best way to get a handle on hormone testing Fasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz.  This episode is brought to you by LMNT, BIOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Happy Egg. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you.

27 Mar 20241h 5min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There’s a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it’s that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

25 Mar 202454min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Are you, or someone you know, thinking about starting a family now or in the near future? Typically, the focus on reproductive health falls on the woman, and it begins after conception has already occurred, with minimal emphasis on diet and nutrition beyond prenatal vitamins.  However, the pre-conception window is a foundational time for both partners to take charge of their hormonal, metabolic, and overall health to ensure the healthiest sperm and egg possible for a healthy pregnancy and, most importantly, a healthy baby.  In today's episode, we're discussing the essential steps both men and women can take to foster a nurturing environment for conception. We'll delve into lab tests and tools to support hormone and reproductive wellness, the challenges and insults of our modern-day lifestyles, and how we can use Functional Medicine to take a proactive approach by embracing diet, supplements, and exercise to prime couples for a successful pregnancy while safeguarding against developmental conditions like autism and ADHD that are doubling, or even tripling from one generation to the next.  Whether you're just starting to think about having kids or already on your pregnancy path, this conversation is for you.  In this episode I discuss:  The importance of the preconception window (3:15)(5:05) How epigenetics impact the preconception window (3:58)(6:01) How parent’s diet and lifestyle imprint their children’s epigenome (5:03)(6:59) Limitations of Conventional Medicine during the preconception window (9:30)(11:26) The Functional Medicine approach to preparing to conceive (12:12) Breakdown of essential nutrients and biomarkers to ensure a healthy pregnancy (15:27) Sex hormone and bonus lab tests (21:00) Optimizing blood sugar and cardiometabolic health before and during pregnancy (22:40) Foods to eat and foods to avoid while gearing up for pregnancy (23:44) Eat your foods in the correct order (protein and fat first, then carbs (36:28) Tips for reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (38:14) The power of exercise, stress, and sleep for a healthy pregnancy (47:24) Supplement recommendations for men and women for the preconception window (51:35) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

22 Mar 202458min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calories-out” perspective that many people have felt fooled by. While calories certainly are one piece, there is much more to the puzzle of weight management and metabolic health, like hormonal cascades and oxidative stress. My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, an author and neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to promote a collective vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain.  In this episode we discuss: Is a calorie really just a calorie? (7:24) The surprising truth: All models of energy intake are a little right and a little wrong (9:20) Proven methods for reducing insulin to support weight loss (29:39) What are obesogens and how are they hijacking our metabolic health? (32:00) Reactive oxygen species and aging (and how to reduce them) (38:05) Why glucose and insulin monitoring are powerful levers for metabolic health (42:15) Summing up the facts and our beliefs around calories and weight (47:00) The cellular impact of oxidative stress and chronic stress (54:00) Monch Monch: a new fiber solution for absorbing simple sugars and preventing glucose spikes as well as increasing satiety and boosting microbial diversity (1:02:20) Food addiction in adults and children and addressing the root cause (1:10:45) What actions can we take based on scientific advances to make our lives better? (1:24:15) Why any food that feeds the gut, protects the liver, and supports the brain is a healthy food (1:33:35) Perfact and how to use it to understand what is metabolically healthy at your exact grocery store (1:40:20) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and Wonderfeel.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. If you’re interested in checking out Levels, you can head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more and get a special offer if you decide to sign up.

20 Mar 20241h 49min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Poor metabolic health is the largest underlying cause of early death worldwide, making it the canary in the coal mine for not just type 2 diabetes, but a multitude of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and even some cases of infertility and depression. Sadly, many people are walking around without even knowing they need to address their metabolic health or have any idea how to do that. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. William Li, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Richard Johnson about why metabolic health is important and ways that we can start improving it immediately at home. This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Cozy Earth, and AG1. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit Timeline.com/Drhyman to order today. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

18 Mar 20241h 7min

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal An estimated 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause that vary from hot flashes to weight gain, brain fog, low mood, sex drive, chronic fatigue, and more. Recognizing menopause as a gradual, uniquely personal transition rather than an abrupt change is crucial. This insight can help empower women to take proactive, supportive measures early on, ensuring a smoother journey through this natural phase of life. Today, Dr. Cindy Geyer from the UltraWellness Center joins me as we unravel the Functional Medicine perspective and approach to menopause. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of lab testing in uncovering the root causes of symptoms, paving the way for tailored nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Moreover, we critically examine the limitations of traditional medical approaches and discuss the nuances of hormone replacement therapy, the different forms, and who may benefit the most from this treatment. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. This episode is brought to you by AG1 and FOND. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. In this episode we discuss: How the Nurse’s Health Study caused backlash about hormone replacement therapy (3:35)  The issues with how menopause is treated in our society today (6:35)  Symptoms of menopause and their root causes (8:20)  The conventional medicine approach to menopause (17:57)  The functional medicine approach to menopause (19:38)  Lab testing (24:00)  The importance of the Estrobolome and gut microbiome testing (27:11)  The role of insulin, sleep, and stress (31:49)  Dr Cindy Geyer’s patient case study (34:21)  Bioidentical hormones explained (41:52)  The nuances of hormone replacement therapy (47:21)  Addressing low libido (51:00)  Learn more about The UltraWellness Center

15 Mar 202459min