Hey everyone! The July Ask Mark Anything is here and available exclusively to the Dr. Hyman+ Community. Over the past month, our team collected questions from the community and found the most popular topics to ask Dr. Hyman. Check out the video and resources below!
Topics Discussed:
- What is endometriosis and what can cause it? What approach would you take to help a woman suffering from it? (00:34)
- Can Functional Medicine help someone who has irregular heartbeats and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation? (08:04)
- How important is it to sweat? Is it bad if you sweat too much or if you don’t sweat easily? (16:26)
- Can using a sauna help with sweating and how often or long do you recommend using one if you are able to? (23:22)
- Who should get their telomeres tested and is it necessary? Are there any reputable labs to get these tests? (24:11)
- Is there anything you can do to boost your immune system and white blood cell count? (27:56)
- Is there any approach for dominant inherited conditions, like Down’s syndrome or cystic fibrosis - is there any role for Functional Medicine in those? (30:17)
- What is the best way to achieve optimal kidney health and is it possible to reverse chronic kidney disease through diet and lifestyle? (38:09)
- Can you please explain why some people are resistant to weight loss? What is Leptin Resistance and how does it relate to weight loss? (44:49)
- Can Functional Medicine help someone with COPD? (52:44)
- What is the approach to finding out if you have parasites, and if you do have them, what would be the next course of action? (55:00)
Resources
Life Cycles of Women
Bioptimizers Magnesium
Lyteline Electrolytes
Elizabeth Blackburn Ted Talk
Can’t Lose Weight Blog Post
Nutrient Deficiencies Cause Weight Loss Resistance
Ultra Metabolism Book
10-Day Detox Diet Book
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Thanks for tuning in, until next time.
-Dr. Hyman & Team Dr. Hyman+