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Brain-First or Gut-First? Rethinking Parkinson’s Disease w/ Drs. Ray Dorsey & Michael Okun
Today we tackle Parkinson’s as a preventable epidemic—not an inevitable fate. I’m joined on The Dr. Hyman Show by two of the field’s top neurologists, Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun, co-authors of The Parkinson’s Plan, to unpack why cases are exploding and what we can do about it right now.
We look at how toxins drive disease, why Parkinson’s goes far beyond dopamine, and the early signs most people miss—plus what you can do today to protect your brain. And we connect the dots between environmental exposures—whether from food, water, or even recreational spaces—and the growing burden of neurological disease. Watch the full conversation here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
[YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL]
We also explore:
• How to spot early signs—like loss of smell—long before a diagnosis
• Everyday ways to cut toxin exposures in your food, water, and home
• Why Parkinson’s is a whole-body disease, and what that means for prevention
• The kind of exercise that protects your brain and slows progression
• Simple nutrient checks that can support medication and brain health
Parkinson’s isn’t inevitable. Protecting brain health starts with small daily choices. These are steps you can take right now for yourself and your loved ones. With awareness and action, you can build resilience today and help shape a healthier future.
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By Dr. Mark Hyman
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Today we tackle Parkinson’s as a preventable epidemic—not an inevitable fate. I’m joined on The Dr. Hyman Show by two of the field’s top neurologists, Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun, co-authors of The Parkinson’s Plan, to unpack why cases are exploding and what we can do about it right now.
We look at how toxins drive disease, why Parkinson’s goes far beyond dopamine, and the early signs most people miss—plus what you can do today to protect your brain. And we connect the dots between environmental exposures—whether from food, water, or even recreational spaces—and the growing burden of neurological disease. Watch the full conversation here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
[YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL]
We also explore:
• How to spot early signs—like loss of smell—long before a diagnosis
• Everyday ways to cut toxin exposures in your food, water, and home
• Why Parkinson’s is a whole-body disease, and what that means for prevention
• The kind of exercise that protects your brain and slows progression
• Simple nutrient checks that can support medication and brain health
Parkinson’s isn’t inevitable. Protecting brain health starts with small daily choices. These are steps you can take right now for yourself and your loved ones. With awareness and action, you can build resilience today and help shape a healthier future.
View Show Notes From This Episode
Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman
https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast
Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal
https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast
Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health
https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox
Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results
https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive
This episode is brought to you by BON CHARGE, PerfectAmino, Function Health, Timeline, Big Bold Health and Pique.
Head to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK for 15% off your order.
Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order.
Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership.
Support essential mitochondrial health and save 20% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 20% off today.
Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK20.
Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife com/Hyman.
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