In 'Food Fix', Dr. Mark Hyman delves into the systemic issues within the global food system, highlighting how corrupted food and agriculture policies driven by money and lobbying contribute to chronic diseases, climate change, poverty, violence, and educational achievement gaps. The book pairs the latest nutritional and environmental science with a critical examination of the food industry and its policies. It offers practical solutions for individuals, businesses, and policymakers to create a healthier world, society, and planet by focusing on regenerative organic agriculture, public health initiatives, and policy reforms.
In this book, Dr. Mark Hyman debunks the conventional wisdom about fat, revealing the health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in foods like eggs, nuts, oils, and avocados. The book introduces a 21-day Eat Fat, Get Thin Plan, which includes practical tools, meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists to help readers achieve optimum wellness. It also addresses common misconceptions about different types of fats and their impact on health, and includes testimonials from participants who have seen significant health improvements and weight loss.
In *Connected*, Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler reveal the surprising ways in which social networks shape our lives. They explain how emotions are contagious, health behaviors spread, and how social networks influence our ideas, relationships, and behavior. The book challenges traditional notions of individuality by highlighting the powerful role of networks in shaping our experiences.
In *Young Forever*, Dr. Mark Hyman challenges readers to reimagine their biology, health, and the process of aging. The book explores the biological hallmarks of aging, their causes, and their consequences, and provides simple dietary, lifestyle, and emerging longevity strategies to overcome them. It covers topics such as turning on longevity switches, reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, exercising, sleeping, and de-stressing for healthy aging, and features Dr. Hyman's Pegan Diet. The book aims to help readers increase their health span, prevent and reverse diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia, and live a longer, healthier life.
Dr. Mark Hyman isn’t just focused on aging; he is committed to thriving throughout life. In his sixties, he co-founded Function Health, a startup dedicated to optimizing biological health and wellness for peak performance. In this episode, Mark discusses the power of functional medicine in unlocking longevity, the secret to aging backwards, and small, daily changes that can improve health, boost productivity, and lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.
In this episode, Hala and Mark will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) The Science of Aging and Longevity
(06:27) How Functional Medicine Optimizes Health
(12:02) Functional Medicine vs. Biohacking
(14:37) The Secret to Aging Backwards
(19:23) The Role of Diet, Sleep, and Toxins in Aging
(27:23) Living a Life of Purpose and Career Fulfillment
(29:33) Navigating Modern Food Challenges
(35:22) Why Your Social Circle Matters for Longevity
(40:58) Practical Wellness Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Dr. Mark Hyman is a family physician, author, and educator, transforming aging and disease prevention through functional medicine. He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, a platform providing personalized health insights through comprehensive data analysis. Mark is also the founder of the UltraWellness Center and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine.
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