The Dr. Hyman Show

Special Episode: Mark Hyman on The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes - Build Your Health to Build Your Wealth

Feb 27, 2020
Mark Hyman, a pioneer in Functional Medicine and bestselling author, discusses the critical link between health and wealth. He emphasizes that good health is essential for enjoying life's riches and argues against the prevalence of ultra-processed foods. Hyman advocates for reforming America's food policies and promoting grassroots activism to transform unhealthy food systems. Additionally, he highlights the benefits of regenerative agriculture and the alarming decline of plant diversity in diets, urging listeners to embrace nourishing food choices that benefit both personal health and the environment.
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INSIGHT

Chronic Disease Rise

  • Chronic disease and food-related illnesses have drastically increased in the last 40 years.
  • Six in 10 Americans have a chronic illness, and 4 in 10 have multiple, straining the healthcare system.
INSIGHT

Diabetes and Diet

  • Type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar and starch intake, is increasingly common, affecting 1 in 2 Americans.
  • It raises insulin levels, leading to hunger, belly fat storage, and slower metabolism.
ANECDOTE

Baby Coke

  • Dr. Hyman witnessed a mother giving her 7-month-old baby Coca-Cola.
  • The mother's reasoning was simply that the baby liked it.
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