The Dr. Hyman Show Exposing The Flaws In Our Broken Healthcare System | Dr. Marty Makary
Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins professor and bestselling author, delves into the alarming rise of colon cancer among young people and the significant role of the microbiome in health. He exposes the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical education and practices, highlighting issues of over-medication and the impacts of antibiotics on children. Emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and a shift towards holistic healthcare approaches, Makary advocates for addressing root causes of illness rather than relying solely on conventional treatments.
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Doctors' Dilemma
- Doctors often feel like cogs in a broken wheel and are afraid to speak up.
- This fear perpetuates the system's dysfunction and prevents necessary change.
MRI and Hyperbaric Oxygen Pricing Discrepancies
- Dr. Hyman shares an example of extreme price discrepancies in healthcare.
- An MRI cost $400 in one location and $2500 in another; hyperbaric oxygen had similar price differences.
The Microbiome Blind Spot
- The microbiome's impact on health is widely acknowledged, yet largely ignored in traditional medicine.
- Doctors often dismiss anecdotal evidence, even when it aligns with emerging research on the microbiome.
