The Dr. Hyman Show Exclusive Dr. Hyman+ Ask Mark Anything: Detoxifying Heavy Metals, Microbiome Health For Infants And Children, And More
Mar 28, 2023
Discover effective detoxification strategies to eliminate heavy metals like mercury from the body! Learn how maternal health and probiotics play a crucial role in supporting microbiome health for infants. The discussion also sheds light on the promising yet complex world of stem cell therapies, exploring their potential benefits for brain and nerve conditions. Barriers such as cost and regulation are examined, along with the body’s remarkable ability to generate its own stem cells.
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Mercury Detoxification
- Reduce mercury exposure by minimizing consumption of large fish and considering filling replacements.
- Enhance your body's detoxification system with chelating agents, exercise, saunas, and a diet rich in sulfur-containing vegetables.
Alcohol Flush and Food Sensitivities
- Alcohol flush reactions, common in some Asian populations, indicate slow alcohol dehydrogenase activity.
- Other food sensitivities, like sulfite intolerance, involve different liver pathways and can be managed with targeted nutrients.
Improving Toddler Microbiome
- Prioritize maternal health and vaginal birth for optimal infant microbiome development.
- Supplement with Bifidobacterium infantis, especially if breastfeeding is not possible or the mother's microbiome is compromised.