On this week's episode, we are speaking with practicing family physician and nine-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Mark Hyman. He is an internationally recognized speaker and educator who is dedicated to tackling the root causes of disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine.

Dr. Hyman is the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center. He has been a regular medical contributor on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, and The Dr. Oz Show.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is the Pegan diet?
• You can be allergic to healthy foods
• Our typical western diet causes inflammation
• Ways you can test for food allergies
• Dr. Hyman's emergency food pack
• Eating healthy fats helps you lose weight
• Sugar is the new fat
• Carbs aren't the devil
• How to intermittent fast, the easy way
• Why you need to stop consuming artificial sweeteners
• Food contains information, not just calories
• It's possible to eat 10,000 calories a day and not gain weight
• When it comes to weight gain, insulin is the culprit
• Skinny Fat Syndrome... what is it + what causes it?
• Belly fat is the most dangerous kind of fat
• Sugar, heroin, and cocaine all light up the same part of your brain
• Strategies for recovering from adrenal fatigue/burnout
• Dr. Hyman's nighttime routine

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Dr. Mark Hyman - The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet (book)

Dr. Mark Hyman's website

Follow Dr. Mark Hyman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dr. Mark Hyman - Eat Fat, Get Thin (book)

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Related episodes:

084: Dr. Mark Hyman – Saturated Fat Isn’t The Enemy | Eat Fat, Get Thin | Stop Fearing Cholesterol

214: Dr. Mark Hyman – What The Heck Should I Eat? • Ketogenic Diet Hype • Meat As A Condiment

127: Dr. Leo Galland – The Allergy Solution • The Stress-Allergy Connection • Peanut Allergies In Kids

054: Kevin Gianni – Adrenal Fatigue In The 21st Century | The Coffee Experiment | Healthy Living Before & After Kids

080: Josh Gitalis – Getting To The Root Of Depression & Anxiety | Protect Your Adrenals With Adaptogenic Herbs | Synthetic vs. Whole Food Supplements

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