Why Quitting Sugar Could Save Your Life

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox.   Fasting is a great way to optimize your health, and it’s more approachable than you might think. It is a free tool that activates all the systems in your body to protect you, heal you, and help you live longer. Fasting can help to reduce inflammation, brain fog, and insulin resistance. It can also increase energy and bone density and activate autophagy, which is the process of cleaning out damaged cells.   In this episode of my new Masterclass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about the many benefits of fasting. We also talk about the different types of fasting so you can determine if one is right for you. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, 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.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox.   Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.   Right now, when you sign up to Butcher Box today, you’ll get 2 lbs of wild-caught Alaskan salmon free in your first box plus $10 off by going to butcherbox.com/farmacy.   In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The top benefits of fasting (4:07 / 1:08)  Zombie cells and their effect on aging and inflammation (7:54 / 4:44)  Four different types of fasting (11:46 / 8:44)  My personal experiences with fasting (19:06 / 15:58)  Fasting’s impact on sleep (24:12 / 21:08)  Fasting for female bodies (27:38 / 24:31)  Questions from our community on high blood pressure, getting adequate calories, fasting during pregnancy, and more (29:32 / 26:19)  The impact of fasting on metabolism (43:26 / 40:35)  The role of continuous glucose monitors in personalizing diet (53:25 / 50:20)    Mentioned in this episode:   Enhancing Your “Healthspan” to Live Well for 100+ Years with Dr. Peter Attia   How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight, Live Longer, and Feel Better with Dr. Jason Fung   Is Cancer Caused by Sugar? with Dr. Jason Fung

10 Jan 20221h 2min

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Rupa Health. 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—has an enormous cellular impact on our ability to prevent and treat cancer. In this episode, my guests and I discuss the Functional Medicine approach to cancer, which empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working collaboratively to address the root causes of disease.  Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author, farmer, and founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, offering treatment and consultation for depression, anxiety, and emotional wellness concerns. He is the author of multiple books, including the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss and Transform Your Health. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine, and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. He has been practicing Functional Medicine for over 15 years focusing on Optimal Aging, Bio-Detoxification, Gastrointestinal Health, Systemic Inflammation, Autoimmune disorders and the Neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Albany Medical School, and she is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including women’s health and breast cancer prevention, insulin resistance, heart health, weight control and allergies. Peter Attia is the founder of Attia Medical, PC, a medical practice with offices in San Diego and New York City, focusing on the applied science of longevity. His approach focuses on increasing lifespan by delaying the onset of chronic disease, while simultaneously improving “healthspan,” or quality of life. Tom Hopper is an English actor. He has appeared as Sir Percival in Merlin, Billy Bones in Black Sails, Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones, and Luther Hargreeves in Netflix’s new show The Umbrella Academy. Keegan Allen is an American actor, musician, photographer, and author. He’s known for his main role as Toby Cavanaugh on the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. Allen’s passion in his younger years tended towards photography, cinematography, and other roles behind the camera. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, Athletic Greens, and Rupa Health. When you join Thrive Market today, you can get an extra 40% off your first order and a free gift by going to thrivemarket.com/hyman.  Right now, Athletic Greens is offering my community 10 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/hyman.    Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. Check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here.

7 Jan 20221h 58min

Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast.  For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free!  It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast.   In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on the role of brain inflammation in chronic fatigue and depression with Dr. Datis Kharrazian.  Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple Podcast, you’ll gain access to audio versions of: - Ad-Free Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast episodes - Exclusive monthly Functional Medicine Deep Dives - Monthly Ask Mark Anything Episodes  - Bonus audio content exclusive to Dr. Hyman+ Trying to decide if the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast is right for you?  Email my team at plus@drhyman.com with any questions you have.   Please note, Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast does not include access to the Dr. Hyman+ site and only includes Dr. Hyman+ in audio content.

6 Jan 202215min

This episode is sponsored by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and HigherDOSE.  We’re up against an epidemic of chronic metabolic diseases. One thing they all have in common is a component of insulin dysregulation. Take that into account with the fact that 90% of people who have insulin resistance are going to the doctor and remaining undiagnosed. Why then, are we testing everything but insulin? Today, I take a deep dive into the topic of insulin resistance and metabolic health with Dr. Ben Bikman.    Dr. Bikman is a renowned metabolic research scientist and a popular speaker on human metabolism and nutrition. Backed by years of research, Dr. Bikman’s mission is to help the world appreciate the prevalence and relevance of insulin resistance. He is the author of the book, Why We Get Sick, which offers a thought-provoking yet real solution to insulin resistance and reversing pre-diabetes, improving brain function, shedding fat, and preventing diabetes. Dr. Bikman has a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in metabolic disorders with the Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School.  This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and HigherDOSE. Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. Check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here.  Right now, you can try Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off at magbreakthrough.com/hyman and use code hyman10 at checkout. Get your own Infrared Sauna Blanket or Infrared PEMF Mat and save 15% at HigherDOSE.com/hyman or use the code FARMACY15 at checkout. Here are more of the details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):  The common driver of metabolic syndrome and chronic disease (5:10 / 1:30)  What is insulin resistance and why is it so underdiagnosed? (7:57 / 5:08)  How insulin resistance affects the liver, sex hormones, weight gain, aging, and the brain (15:36 / 12:45)  Differences in how high-carb and low-carb diets affect metabolism (30:11 / 24:55)  Three primary causes of insulin resistance (47:52 / 42:39)  Fat, saturated fats, and insulin resistance (50:58 / 45:46)  How to know if insulin resistance is a problem for you (1:02:32 / 56:50) Ethnic disparities in metabolic predisposition (1:09:18 / 57:11)  Top things you can do to prevent and reverse the effects of insulin resistance (1:13:07 / 1:03:54)  Insulin’s role in mTOR, a regulator of aging (1:31:17 / 1:26:05)  Get a copy of Dr. Bikman’s book, Why We Get Sick here and check out his new company HLTH Code here. Mentioned in this episode: How To Work With Your Doctor To Get What You Need

5 Jan 20221h 45min

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Paleovalley. We’ve been told over and over again that dairy is a great source of calcium; that milk makes healthy bones and we should drink it daily. I’m here to tell you that this is not true. Cow’s milk from conventionally raised cattle contains dozens of reproductive hormones, allergenic proteins, antibiotics, chemicals, inflammatory compounds, and growth factors, some of which are known to promote cancer. While humans are the only species that continue to drink milk after weaning, we have no biological requirement for this food. Moreover, the milk we drink today is not what our grandparents drank. In this episode of my new Masterclass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about why we should avoid almost all dairy. We also discuss some of the popular myths about dairy, the types of dairy that are okay to eat, and much more. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, 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.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Paleovalley.   Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. Check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here.    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. In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):   The dangers of industrial dairy (3:55 / 1:00)  Why Functional Medicine practitioners include dairy in the elimination diet (12:05 / 9:09) Why I cut out most dairy from my diet (14:53 / 11:57)  Milk isn’t a necessary source of calcium or vitamin D (17:46 / 14:48) The types of dairy I will eat (22:00 / 19:04)  Is raw milk safe? (23:29 / 20:34)  Giving up dairy: patient success stories (25:26 / 22:31)  Why the combination of dairy and sugar is particularly harmful (27:41 / 24:51)  Considerations for selecting dairy alternatives (30:22 / 27:26)  How to minimize the effects of lactose, casein, and hormones in dairy (34:19 / 31:14)  Mentioned in this episode Milk and Health Is Butter Back? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Butter Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Total Mortality The Elimination Diet

3 Jan 202246min

This episode is sponsored by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.   We’ve all been there—changing an old habit or creating a new one can be challenging. But when we use science to understand the secrets to lasting behavior change, it’s clear there are ways to overcome the struggle and get the results we want. Today, I talk to Dr. BJ Fogg about the science of lasting behavior change and the success he’s seen in those who’ve used his system.     Dr. Fogg is a behavior scientist with deep experience in innovation and teaching. For the past 20 years at Stanford University, he has directed a research lab and he also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. His New York Times bestselling book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, was published in early 2020 and is contracted to be published in over 25 languages.   This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.   Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. Check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here.    Athletic Greens is offering my listeners 10 free travel packs of AG1 when you make your first purchase here.   Here are more of the details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):  How BJ’s Mormon upbringing, homosexuality, and perfectionism set the groundwork for his work on behavior change (7:35 / 4:07)      Why feeling successful is the key to building new habits and behavior change (16:06 /  12:19)    The Fogg Behavior Model and the convergence of motivation, ability, and prompt (17:25 / 14:19) Why specificity and simplicity are key to behavior change (22:43 / 19:05) The pervasive myth that eating less and exercise more is the secret to weight loss (24:54 / 21:27)  Why behavior change is not about discipline and willpower (26:27 / 23:36)       Repetition does not create habits, emotion does (32:53 / 29:42)           Three ways to make lasting change (45:02 / 41:49)                     Two overarching maxims for creating behavior change—help people do what they already want to do and help people feel successful (50:52 / 47:29 Untangling vs. breaking habits (56:54 / 52:08) Learn more about BJ’s work at tinyhabits.com and follow him on Facebook @TinyHabits, on Instagram @bjfogg, and on Twitter @bjfogg.   Join the Free 5-Day Program to Build Habits at https://www.tinyhabits.com/join and learn more about the Tiny Habits Certification Program at https://www.tinyhabits.com/certify.

31 Dec 20211h 9min

Modern love comes with an unprecedented list of expectations. Relationships can of course be a source of amazing connection and joy, but they can also be really hard. We want our partner to be our best friend, lover, confidant, coworker, therapist, and so much more. We want from one person what an entire village used to provide. To take it a step further, we want a soul mate; we want in another human what we used to look for in the realm of the divine. We want that person to help us become the best version of ourselves. I’ve been extremely lucky in my life with my career and friendships, but romantic relationships haven’t come easy for me. I was thrilled to take a deeper look at this part of my life in this episode with my dear friend Esther Perel. Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 30 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into nearly 30 languages. Esther is also an executive producer and host of the popular podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How’s Work? Her latest project is Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories with Esther Perel. Here are more of the details from our interview:  Our expectations of romantic relationships have drastically changed over time (4:08)      Our childhood sets us up for difficulty in romantic relationships (7:08)     Why we choose partners who activate our own specific issues (11:19)     What drives couples to divorce and why the end of a relationship does not necessarily equate to failure (15:02)   What brings couples to couples therapy today vs. in past decades (19:40)      Four relationship killers (27:10)        What makes a relationship successful? (28:32)  The card game that Esther created during the pandemic to incorporate lightness and play into our relationships  (35:06)   How our relationship to giving and receiving impacts our relationships (45:55)   Esther’s main nuggets of wisdom from her work with couples (54:24) Learn more about Esther Perel at https://www.estherperel.com/ and her new card game, Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories at https://www.estherperel.com/where-should-we-begin-the-game. Follow Esther on Facebook @Esther.Perel, on Instagram @EstherPerelOfficial, and on Twitter @EstherPerel.

30 Dec 20211h 6min

This episode is sponsored by Essentia, Thrive Market, and Rupa Health.   If you stop to look at the real reasons you’re eating certain foods, it’s not a lack of self-control like the stigma suggests. It is a lack of other things in your life, though. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and I break down the factors that contribute to overeating and eating nutrient-poor foods and look at the best methods for healthy and lasting weight loss.    Dr. Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. He hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, Feel Better, Live More—which regularly tops the Apple Podcast charts and is listened to by over 2 million people every single month.    This episode is brought to you by Essentia, Thrive Market, and Rupa Health.   Essentia is having its last big sale of the year now. Get 25% off plus an additional exclusive $100 off with a purchase of a Queen, King, or California King mattress here.   Thrive Market is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an extra 25% off your first purchase and a free gift when you sign up for Thrive Market here.     Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here.     Here are more of the details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):  A personalized and compassionate approach to weight loss (7:13 / 3:24)         Why do we eat? (14:55 / 11:07)  Eliminating blame and shame around weight gain and weight loss (18:50 / 15:00)   Examining what we are hungry for (26:25 / 21:05)           Making your environment and home a “safe zone” (33:16 / 28:24)    Planning your nutritional week (40:25 / 35:03) The cost, time, and skills needed to cook for yourself (42:11 / 36:53)         How close are you to feeling great? (54:31 / 49:55)        The role of exercise in weight loss (58:06 / 52:46)     The 3 daily habits that Dr. Chatterjee recommends (1:07:06 / 1:01:50)  Learn more about Dr. Chatterjee at https://drchatterjee.com/ and get Dr. Chatterjee’s book, Feel Great, Lose Weight: Simple Habits for Lasting and Sustainable Weight Loss at https://drchatterjee.com/feel-great-lose-weight.

29 Dec 20211h 14min