Encore: Food: The Root Causes of Our Healthcare, Economic and Social Crises with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Jan 15, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and founder of Children's Health Defense, delves into pressing health issues in America. He discusses how chronic diseases are linked to ultra-processed foods and environmental toxins, highlighting the need for preventative healthcare. Kennedy also addresses the alarming rise in autism rates, challenges the food industry's influence on public health, and stresses the importance of clean water. His vision for a healthier America emphasizes regenerative farming and improved food labeling.

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Ultra-Processed Food and Mental Health

Ultra-processed food is making Americans physically and mentally ill.
It also contributes to inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other issues.

ANECDOTE

Life at High Altitude

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lived in the Peruvian Altiplano at 14,000 feet during high school.
He notes the significant physical and mental effects of high altitude.

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RFK Jr.'s Motivation for Candidacy

The chronic disease epidemic, including obesity and neurological diseases, is a key reason for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential candidacy.
He aims to address the root causes of this epidemic and restore American health.

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You’ve probably heard a lot about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but beyond social media sound bites, do you really know where he stands on the issues shaping America’s health? Recorded last year when Kennedy was a presidential candidate, this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show provides a deep dive into his vision for improving the well-being of Americans. A vision Kennedy could put into action if confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Kennedy is the founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest clean water advocacy group, and served as its longtime chairman and attorney. He also founded the Children’s Health Defense and led efforts to address chronic disease and toxic exposures. As a litigator, he was part of the team that successfully prosecuted Monsanto for glyphosate’s link to cancer.

Tune in to explore Kennedy’s stance on tackling chronic disease, promoting regenerative farming, and improving the quality of the water we drink and the air we breathe.

In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

The state of health in America (5:41 / 4:01)
One of the main reasons RFK Jr. decided to run for president (8:39 / 6:59)
The beginning of the autism epidemic (12:38 / 10:58)
Addressing harms caused by ultra-processed food (15:03 / 13:23)
Eliminating corporate culture in government agencies (33:05 / 28:41)
America’s disproportionate deaths from COVID-19 (42:10 / 37:46)
How America’s health status is affecting our national security (44:34 / 40:10)
Solving the mental health crisis (47:41 / 43:17)
Food and drug TV marketing (56:14 / 51:49)
RFK’s thinking about fitness for himself and America (1:03:39 / 59:14)

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