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One of the many reasons I was drawn to Functional Medicine is that it’s the medicine of asking “why?” and looking beyond the status quo to reimagine health. When we use this practice to assess the metabolic diseases we see today, we can see we’re in an energy crisis. We’re wrapped up in a web of physiologic root causes, but also a web of policies, industries, and economic incentives impacting our health from the ground up. I loved discussing all this and more on this episode of the podcast with Dr. Casey Means. 

We take a deep dive into:

• Why we need to reimagine the healthcare system and how to use Functional Medicine as a framework for asking “why?”
• Using metabolic health as a barometer for our challenges as a society 
• A stark reality: Every institution related to our health makes money off of sickness
• Combining advanced technology with our own awareness to take back control of our health
• Five affordable biomarkers of metabolic syndrome to start with 
• And so much more!

I hope you’ll tune in to learn how to dramatically improve your metabolic health and support foundational societal shifts, all at once.

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Our brain has the ability to adapt, change, and grow new neurons through a concept known as neuroplasticity. Compounds in psychedelics are finally being recognized as powerful tools to change the wiring of the brain which means we’re not doomed to become a statistic and lose our minds as we get older or carry destructive trauma in our bodies for the rest of our lives. 

In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Paul Stamets about what exactly neuroplasticity is and how psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin may be a helpful treatment for depression, trauma, addiction, and more.

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Carrying excess weight around your midsection can be frustrating, especially if you maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Yet, millions of people worldwide struggle with their weight, 

It is crucial to understand that belly fat is more than just a layer under your clothes. It is an active endocrine organ that secretes pro-inflammatory cytokines throughout the body, contributing to our risk for chronic diseases.

It's important to recognize that this is not a reflection of personal failure. Our modern-day lifestyles are overloaded with stress, environmental toxins, and convenience foods that actively work against us. In today’s episode, we will explore visceral fat (a.k.a. belly fat), the factors that contribute to it, and how to address it using the principles of Functional Medicine effectively.

In this episode, I dive into:

• Understanding belly fat and obesity (2:51) 
• The role of diet and lifestyle in the accumulation of belly fat (10:48) 
• The impact of sleep, alcohol, and stress on weight gain (19:14) 
• What are obesogens, and how do they make us gain weight? (21:44)
• Health risks associated with visceral fat and belly fat (23:05) 
• Where does conventional medicine miss the mark? (24:14)
• Functional medicine's approach to assessing and addressing visceral fat (26:38) 
• Dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce visceral fat (30:52) 

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Every parent wants to raise a healthy kid, but our modern world, industrialized diet, and increased stressors can make that goal feel confusing and difficult. The good news is that we can do so many things during a child’s life, and even before it starts, to give them the best possible chance to truly thrive in body and mind. I’m thrilled to share this in-depth conversation with pediatric Functional Medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children, Dr. Elisa Song.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The disappearing act of Bifidobacterium infantis and why it matters 
• Why preconception support is so important for optimal epigenetic programming 
• The bloodwork Dr. Song runs when first assessing a child 
• One nutrient that might dramatically help your sensory-sensitive child
• A grounded discussion around the controversial topic of vaccines
• And so much more!

No matter how old your kids are, it’s never too late to upgrade their health with holistic approaches. I know you’ll love this episode as much as I did!

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A declining mind is one of the scariest things we can imagine. Yet, many of us walk around every day with brain fog, which is a clue that our brains (and our bodies) need some support. Left unchecked, there can be long-term consequences, and not just for your brain. The good news is that changes to diet, reducing toxic burden and stress, improving sleep and gut health, and getting good movement can work wonders to clear up any fogginess.

In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Todd LePine and Max Lugavere about the Functional Medicine approach to reducing brain fog.

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Welcome, Dreamers, to 'Soothing Sleep,' your sanctuary for bedtime bliss. In today's episode, we embark on the 'Soothing Sleep Express,' a luxury train journey that whisks us from snow-capped mountains to serene coastal settings. Relax in your private car as the mesmerizing landscape transforms, providing the perfect setting for deep relaxation and visualization. Learn and apply the Box Breathing technique with us—a simple yet powerful breathing exercise that helps reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and promote better sleep. For more from OpenMind, follow us on Instagram @openmindstudios

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Excess sugar consumption is one of the deadliest drugs of our time, and it’s virtually ubiquitous in our modern-day industrialized food system. Everywhere you turn, there’s sugar—from blended coffees to protein bars, drinks, dressings, snacks, and everything in between. Even seemingly “healthy” packaged foods often contain heaps of added sugar, and its impact has proven catastrophic for our mental and metabolic health.

As the other white powder, sugar hijacks our brain chemistry, making us addicted, inflamed, sick, and depressed. But the good news is that most of the health issues that arise from eating too much sugar can be completely reversed in as little as 14 days.

In today’s Health Bites episode, we’re exploring the research connecting sugar addiction to poor mental health and what you can do to clean up the excess sugar to reclaim your health and feel better, and more energized.

In this episode, I discuss:

• The prevalence of sugar in our diet and its impact on mental health (2:00)
• Hidden sources of sugar in our diets (7:27)
• How sugar affects our mood and brain function (11:42)
• How insulin resistance leads to systemic inflammation and changes in mood (16:16)
• Strategies to reduce sugar intake for better mental health (20:41)
• The role of supplements, exercise, stress, and sleep in blood sugar management (26:40)

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Each bite of food we eat has the potential to modulate our genetics and impact every cell of the body—don’t you want those levers to be moving in the right direction? Eating for health is one thing, but eating to beat disease is an even more intentional step toward prevention and longevity. I was so excited to sit down with internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author Dr. William Li to discuss how we can leverage food to optimize every system of the body. 

We dig into:

• How Dr. Li got interested in “Food As Medicine” while developing cancer treatments 
• Why eating to beat disease is not the same as eating for health
• What food would Dr. Li bring with him if he was going to be stuck on an island?
• One thing Dr. Li knows everyone needs to do better
• Is dairy good or bad?
• What’s the deal with soy? 
• The 5 defense systems to support optimal health and Dr. Li’s 5 x 5 x 5 plan 

We talk about this and so much more. I know you’ll love this conversation as much as I did!

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Your gut microbiome is your inner garden—the more good bugs you have in it, the more likely it is to flourish. Our gut bacteria regulate many bodily functions, from creating vitamins to controlling our immune system, brain function, and, of course, our metabolism and weight. 

In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Shawn Stevenson about the ways in which our gut influences the health of our body, and alternately, how our lifestyle choices affect our gut health.

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Infertility is a significant challenge for many couples, with statistics now showing that one in six couples face difficulties conceiving. What was previously perceived primarily as a woman's issue is now recognized as a shared concern between partners. In today’s episode, we'll explore the factors in our modern environment contributing to this growing problem.

In this episode, we’ll explore what’s driving this infertility epidemic and a step-by-step Functional Medicine protocol for correcting hormonal imbalances and elevating overall health through targeted dietary choices, lifestyle changes, and the strategic use of supplements. Tune in for a comprehensive approach to addressing infertility from the inside out.

In this episode, I discuss:

• The fertility crisis (4:03)
• Top drivers of the global decline in fertility (7:01)
• How sugar can cause hormonal imbalances (7:36)
• Chronic inflammation and trouble conceiving (9:46)
• The role of the gut microbiome (12:50)
• Conventional Medicine fails to get to the root cause of infertility (17:12)
• The Functional Medicine approach to infertility (19:33)
• The importance of testing and correcting nutrient deficiencies (20:21)
• Hormones to test and why (26:59)
• Step-by-step protocol to support fertility (34:32)
• Choosing the right prenatal supplement (44:59)

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