What Is Functional Medicine?

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"Functional medicine" is about treating the system, not the symptoms. It's a new methodology for interpreting data through the lens of the body as an ecosystem where you have to look at root causes and you have to treat the body and create health. "It's really the science of creating health as opposed to treating disease," he says.

In this episode, Mark and Peter discuss the principles of longevity, the importance of muscle mass, and why sugar is poison.

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18:48 | What Are the principles of longevity: lifestyle, diet, or mindset?
38:17 | Mark Hyman explains the hallmarks of aging.
1:18:23 | Humanity's past may hold the key to healing ourselves today.

Dr. Mark Hyman is a leading expert in the field of Functional Medicine. He is a 14-time New York Times bestselling author, the founder, and director of The UltraWellness Center, and the head of strategy and innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine.

Pre-order Dr. Hyman’s new book today, available on February 21, 2023: Young Forever

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