The Dr. Hyman Show

Are Parasites Driving Your Autoimmune Or Gut Issues? | This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market and Rupa Health

You may be surprised to learn that having a parasite, in and of itself, is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, our gut microbiome is made up of more than 500 different species of microbes, including various types of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Some of them help us, but others are harmful. Parasitic infection can result in an individual experiencing a range of symptoms from digestive issues to muscle ache, joint pain, skin rashes, and more; it can also signal issues with a weakened immune system. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. George Papanicolaou to discuss how parasites can influence our overall health, and why they sometimes trigger autoimmune disease, gut imbalance, and much more.

George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency he joined the Indian Health Service. He worked on the Navajo reservation for 4 years at the Chinle Comprehensive Medical Facility where he served as the Outpatient Department Coordinator. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health – a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017.

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market and Rupa Health.

Thrive Market is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an extra 25% off your first purchase and a free gift when you sign up for Thrive Market. Just head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman. 

Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. 

In this conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Papanicolaou discuss:

• The connection between the immune system and parasitic infection

• The most common parasites and how you get them

• Patient cases they have treated

• When parasites can be helpful

• Common symptoms of having a parasite

• Testing and diagnosing for parasites

• Treating parasites with herbs and pharmaceuticals 

• The possible role of over-sanitization and parasitic infection, autoimmune issues, and other chronic health issues

• Using parasitic worm therapy (i.e. helminth therapy) to treat autoimmune issues, asthma, allergies, and more

Additional Resources:

Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues

https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Microbes-Overuse-Antibiotics-Fueling/dp/0805098100

An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases

https://www.amazon.com/Epidemic-Absence-Understanding-Allergies-Autoimmune/dp/1439199388

Fixing The Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/08/10/podcast-hc22/

The Power Of Food To Heal Everything From Autoimmune Disease To Traumatic Brain Injury

https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/12/18/podcast-ep85/

Can We Heal Ourselves From Trauma? | This episode is brought to you by Essentia

It can often feel like trauma is something that will always be with us, that we will just have to carry for the rest of our lives. But accessible methods for healing are proving otherwise and giving thousands of people a new lease on life. 

In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Jim Gordon to discuss some incredibly powerful yet simple exercises that tap into the mind-body connection to produce long-lasting healing. There are many forms of trauma and it is, unfortunately, something we will all deal with at some point in life. The good news is we can address it and come out stronger using the right tools. 

Dr. Jim Gordon is the author of The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma and is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and a world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. He has worked with traumatized children and families in Bosnia, Gaza, Haiti, post-9/11 New York, and Parkland, among many other areas across the world facing tragedy and trauma. Dr. Gordon also works with veterans and active-duty military to address PTSD. 

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Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Jim Gordon, “Is It Possible to Truly Heal From Trauma?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrJimGordon

The Harmful Effects of Weedkiller (Glyphosate) On Our Health And Our Future | This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and TrueDark

The statistics on glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used pesticide, are pretty grim. Billions of pounds have been applied globally since the 70s. In the US, though we’re only 4% of the world’s population, we use 20% of the world’s supply annually. Then, we wonder why our rates of chronic disease are so much higher than other countries. The evidence against the use of glyphosate keeps mounting, yet it’s still legally drenching our food supply. I try to be as good as I can about eating organic, high-quality food, and my glyphosate test revealed I was still in the 50th percentile. Studies have linked glyphosate to cancer, endocrine disruption, infertility, immune dysfunction, liver and kidney damage, and disruption of the microbiome. And not only is glyphosate harming human health and the health of our future generations, it’s also destroying our ecosystems. 

Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy I dive into all-things glyphosate with Stephanie Seneff. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has a bachelor's degree from MIT in Biology with a minor in Food and Nutrition Science, and a master’s degree, an engineer’s degree, and a PhD degree, all from MIT, in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.   

Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, glyphosate, and the mineral, sulfur. Since 2008, she has authored over three dozen peer-reviewed journal papers on these topics.  She is the author of a new book on glyphosate titled Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and the Environment (July 2021).

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and TrueDark.

Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. 

Right now, BiOptimizers is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 10% off your Magnesium Breakthrough order. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to receive this amazing offer.

TrueDark Daylights help prevent eye strain and headaches from overexposure to junk light and TrueDark Twilights collection for nighttime helps you get deeper sleep. TrueDark is offering podcast listeners 15% off with code DRHYMAN15. Just go to truedark.com/hyman.

Here are more of the details from our interview: 

• The history of glyphosate use (6:58)

• How glyphosate harms human and soil health (9:15)

• Glyphosate’s impact on mitochondrial function, metabolism, vitamin levels, glutathione production, and more (15:29)

• What do we know about glyphosate’s role in cancer and liver disease? (17:55)

• Why glyphosate’s impact on sulfur metabolism is so detrimental to our health (19:05)

• How glyphosate makes other chemicals more toxic to humans than they otherwise would be (23:06)

• The connection between autism and glyphosate (24:50)

• How our body swaps out glyphosate for glycine (30:55)

• Is there a safe amount of glyphosate in the environment and in humans? (34:16)

• What can we do to decrease our body burden of glyphosate? (40:24)

• The multiple ways glyphosate is detrimental to the environment (43:15)

• Countries that have banned glyphosate (50:44)

Learn more about Stephanie Seneff at https://stephanieseneff.net/ and follow her on Facebook @stephanie.seneff.5 and on Twitter @stephanieseneff.

Get your copy of Stephanie Seneff’s new book, Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and the Environment here: https://bit.ly/ToxicLegacy_Amazon

My team and I are excited to tell you about our revolutionary new platform, Dr. Hyman+, which offers premium content, perks, and information available exclusively for Dr. Hyman+ members. 

In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Dr. Hyman+ AMA.

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Mentioned in this episode: Big Bold Health 

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A Functional Medicine Approach To The Root Causes Of Endometriosis | This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens

Endometriosis is a very prevalent, but often difficult to diagnose, condition in which cells that normally line the uterus find their way into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to a range of symptoms including heavy, painful periods, painful intercourse, infertility, hormonal issues, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Cindy Geyer to discuss how they use the principles of Functional Medicine to get to the root causes of endometriosis. They discuss why addressing chronic inflammation and supporting gut health are primary focuses when treating patients, genetic and lifestyle factors that can lead to endometriosis, and much more.

Dr. Cindy Geyer received her bachelor of science and her doctor of medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. She has served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and is a recently elected fellow of ACLM. Dr. Geyer has been a core faculty member at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) for 20 years, teaching physicians and other healthcare professionals how to use food and lifestyle to address health concerns in their own lives and those of their patients. A clinician, educator, and avid hiker, she is passionate about collaborative approaches to health and wellness: from the integrative team model in working with individual patients, to community partnerships that together can affect healthy changes in the places people live and work.

This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley and Athletic Greens.

Paleovalley is offering 15% off your entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.

Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.

In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Geyer discuss:

• What is endometriosis and why does it so often go undiagnosed?

• Approaching endometriosis as an autoimmune issue

• Root causes of endometriosis ranging from genetic to lifestyle and environmental factors

• Diagnosing and treating endometriosis from a Functional Medicine perspective

• The role of gut health and inflammation in endometriosis

• Why gluten-free diets often help with endometriosis

• Estrogen metabolism, estrogen dominance, and hormone detoxification

Additional Resources:

Get These Toxins Out Of Your House

https://drhyman.com/blog/2016/07/25/get-these-toxins-out-of-your-house/

Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health? with Maggie Ward

https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/30/podcast-hc32/

What Is Leaky Gut And How Can You Treat It?

https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/03/20/podcast-hc2/

The Underlying Causes and Solutions for Women’s Hormonal Balances with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/04/10/podcast-hc6/

How Sleep Apnea Drives Weight Gain, Memory Loss, High Blood Pressure, ADHD, And More | This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox

Sleep is a major cornerstone for an energetic, joyful, healthy life. Unfortunately, millions of people are affected by a condition called sleep apnea and an estimated 80% of cases go undiagnosed. Sleep apnea is an extreme form of sleep deprivation where you wake up several times throughout the night. You can’t sleep, you can’t breathe, and as a result, you lack oxygen. You don’t even realize you’re waking up throughout the night. This lack of sleep drives weight gain and blood sugar imbalances. It can also raise your risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and more.

In this minisode, Dr. Hyman speaks with his colleagues at The UltraWellness Center, Dr. George Papanicolaou, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, and Maggie Ward, about patients they have treated for sleep apnea. They share cases on issues ranging from anxiety to low libido to high blood pressure in which sleep apnea was a contributing factor.

George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner. Upon graduation from his residency he joined the Indian Health Service. He worked on the Navajo reservation for 4 years at the Chinle Comprehensive Medical Facility where he served as the Outpatient Department Coordinator. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He practiced with a philosophy centered on personal relationships and treating the whole person, not just not the disease. He called that philosophy “Whole Life Wellness”. Over time as the healthcare system made it harder for patients to receive this kind of personal care Dr. Papanicolaou decided a change was needed. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health—a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017.

Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the Functional Medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.

Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. Maggie holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University which focuses on using whole foods for holistic Nutrition Therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in NY. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center team in 2008, Maggie worked at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York providing nutrition counseling to children and families dealing with HIV. She also taught at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and other sites throughout New York City, teaching nutritionally focused cooking classes for children and adults. Much of her focus is on food allergies, digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions, Pediatrics and Sports Nutrition. Maggie has been counseling individuals, families and business groups on therapeutic diets to address various health concerns for more than 15 years. Her ongoing clinical training through the Institute for Functional Medicine uses a systems biology approach when working with those who suffer from chronic and acute conditions to help them find their path to healing. She has a passion for cooking and reconnecting people with their potential to heal using whole, organic and local foods.

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox. When you sign up to ButcherBox today, you’ll get 2 lbs of wild-caught Alaskan salmon free in your first box plus $10 off. Just go to butcherbox.com/farmacy. 

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. George Papanicolaou, “Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/HighBloodPressure

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. George Papanicolaou, “Is Anxiety All In Your Head, Or Is It In Your Body?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/Anxiety

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, “Why Eating Less and Exercising More is a Recipe for Weight Gain” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/WeightGain

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Maggie Ward, “Is Gluten-Free A Fad Or Is Gluten A Real Threat To Our Health?” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/Gluten

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How The Most Important Superfood You've Never Heard About Will Rejuvenate Your Immune System | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, TrueDark, and Uqora

It seems like everywhere we look these days, there’s chronic disease. Our bodies are extremely intelligent, so why are they acting so dumb and having so many dysfunctions? Using the lens of Functional Medicine, we can see that a disease is so much more than its location. With inflammation smoldering throughout the body in many people, we need to zero in on the immune system, how it’s functioning, and what factors are negatively impacting it. We’re in an exciting time for research in this area, as we continue to learn how to fix the problems behind an aging immune system. 

There’s no better person to talk to about this topic than the one and only Dr. Jeff Bland. Dr. Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations—the immune system. Through Big Bold Health, Jeff is advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods. To get there, Jeff is building a network of small farms and suppliers throughout the US that take a clear stance on regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and planetary health. Jeff’s career in health spans more than 40 years. A nutritional biochemist by training, he began in academia as a university professor. Jeff then spent three decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other pioneers.

This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market, TrueDark, and Uqora.

Thrive Market is offering all Doctor's Farmacy listeners an extra 25% off your first purchase and a free gift when you sign up for Thrive Market. Just head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman. 

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Here are more of the details from our interview: 

• Why diseases don’t exist and inflammation may not be the primary driver of chronic illness (11:26)

• Our body’s ability to combat (or succumb to) the most common insults to our immune system (17:58)

• How stem cell damage drives inflammation and can alter our genes (25:23)

• Supporting the body’s innate ability to renew and rejuvenate its immune system (38:29)

• Using food as medicine to prevent and reverse chronic illness (51:16)

• The superfood you’ve probably never heard of: Himalayan Tartary buckwheat (54:18)

• Flavor is connected to the medicine in food (1:05:29)

• How Himalayan Tartary buckwheat rejuvenates your immune system (1:08:10)

• Actionable steps to maximizing your immune system (1:11:10)

• The way our food is grown affects our health (1:20:36)

Learn more about Big Bold Health at https://bigboldhealth.com/ and on Twitter @bigboldhealth, on Facebook @bigboldhealth, and on Instagram @bigboldhealth.

Learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Bland at https://jeffreybland.com/ and on Facebook @jeffreyblandphd, on Instagram @drjeffreybland, and on Twitter @jeffreyblandphd.

House Call Highlight: The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraine | This episode is sponsored by Rupa Health and InsideTracker

Migraines are a big problem for many people. These severe, nearly disabling headaches can occur anywhere from once a year to three to four times a week. They can last from hours to days. They are often associated with an aura, light sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, and severe throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. And migraines can be caused by many different factors. This is where Functional Medicine comes in. Functional Medicine is medicine by cause; not by symptom. It helps us discover the underlying triggers of disease. And the root cause of your migraine may not be in your head at all. In fact, migraines can be caused by things ranging from food sensitivities and allergies to hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to ending migraines. They explore how to identify and eliminate what might be causing your migraines and share specific patient migraine cases they have treated.

Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.

This episode is sponsored by Rupa Health and InsideTracker.

Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. 

If you’re curious about getting your own health program dialed-in to your unique needs, check out InsideTracker. Right now they’re offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 25% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.

In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. LePine discuss:

• The conventional vs. Functional Medicine’s approach to preventing and treating migraines

• The most common types of migraines, including menstrual migraines

• The role of mitochondria in migraines, and the connection between migraines and seizures

• The connection between gut health and migraines

• How stress and lack of sleep can trigger migraines

• Eliminating gluten and foods to treat migraines

• Common nutrient deficiencies that can lead to migraines, including magnesium deficiency

• How histamine sensitivity can be related to migraines

• How your genetics can be a factor in driving migraines

Additional Resources:

Dr. Hyman’s 10 Day Reset

https://getfarmacy.com/products/10-day-reset

Dr. Hyman’s 10 Day Reset - Free Guide

https://getfarmacy.com/free

5 Steps To Solve Your Migraines

https://drhyman.com/blog/2013/12/27/5-steps-solve-migraines/

How To End Migraines

https://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/18/how-to-end-migraines/

Magnesium: Meet the Most Powerful Relaxation Mineral Available

https://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/20/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral-available/

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How This Doctor Reversed Her Multiple Sclerosis With Food And Lifestyle | This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens

In 2000, Dr. Terry Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. By 2003, she had to start using a wheelchair because of the progression of this disease. Conventional medical treatments were failing her, and she feared that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life.

Dr. Wahls began studying the latest research on autoimmune disease and brain biology and decided to get her vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids from the food she ate rather than pills and supplements. To do this, she adopted the nutrient-rich Paleo diet, gradually refining and integrating it into a regimen of neuromuscular stimulation. She went from almost being bedridden to completing an 18-mile bicycle tour.

Dr. Hyman sat down with Dr. Wahls to discuss the types of plant foods, proteins, and fats that Dr. Wahls incorporates into her daily diet as well as the supplements she recommends. They also explore the lifestyle changes that she made including meditation, stress reduction, movement, and much more.

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners a full year supply of their Vitamin D3/K2 Liquid Formula free with your first purchase, plus 5 free travel packs. Just go to athleticgreens.com/hyman to take advantage of this great offer.

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Terry Wahls, “Terry Wahls on How She Reversed Multiple Sclerosis Using the Power of Functional Medicine” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrTerryWahls

The Future Of Medicine: Precision And Personalization | This episode is brought to you by TrueDark, BiOptimizers, and HigherDOSE

It’s an exciting time to be in medicine, as we watch technological advances completely change the way we understand the body. There are revolutions happening on multiple levels: the “omics” revolution that looks at the interactions of the genome, microbiome, metabolome, transcriptome, and more; the digitization of data that involves tracking our biology through things like the Oura ring or a continuous glucose monitor; and the systems biology medicine movement that is reframing the way we look at preventing disease and healing the body at the root. I was excited to sit down with Dr. Daniel Kraft to talk about a different vision that will integrate this type of information into the future of healthcare. 

Dr. Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur. He is currently serving as the Chair of the XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance Task Force. With over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research, and healthcare innovation, Dr. Kraft has chaired the Medicine for Singularity University, and is founder and chair of Exponential Medicine, a program that explores convergent, rapidly developing technologies and their potential in biomedicine and healthcare. He has multiple scientific publications and patents through NIH-funded faculty positions with Stanford University School of Medicine, and as clinical faculty at UCSF. Dr. Kraft is heavily involved in healthcare innovation, and recently founded Digital.Health, and is an advisor to several leading startups and healthcare organizations.

This episode is brought to you by TrueDark, BiOptimizers, and HigherDOSE.

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Here are more of the details from our interview: 

• Moving away from a reactive approach to healthcare towards an era informed by continuous data (6:34)

• Using our smartphones and other technology as integrative and preventive medical tools (10:07)

• How can we avoid filtering new medical data through outdated medical paradigms? (17:23)

• Promoting new medical paradigms by rewarding and incentivizing practitioners (21:56)

• Crowdsourcing medical data as the future of individual and public health (24:16)

• What is exponential medicine and how will it transform healthcare and behavior change? (28:14)

• What does the future of personalized nutrition look like? (39:24)

• Reimagining our approach to conducting medical research (45:35)

• Covid as a catalyst for change in the future of medicine (53:31)

• What will the patient experience of healthcare look like in 50 years? (58:15)

Learn more about Dr. Daniel Kraft at https://danielkraftmd.net/ and follow him on Twitter @daniel_kraft.

Check out Dr. Kraft’s podcast with CVS Heath, Healthy Conversations here.