Dr. Mark Hyman: How to Naturally Balance Female Sex Hormones
"My hormones feel so out of balance" a female patient will tell me. "I’m tired of feeling crappy and terrible all the time. Do I need to do hormone replacement to feel better, or is there a natural...
View ArticleThe New England Journal of Medicine Asks FDA to Reconsider Labeling GMO Foods
If 64 countries including Russia and China have transparency in labeling genetically modified foods, or GMOs , why doesn't the U.S.? Two big reasons: Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists. Our policy is to...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Slow Carbs, Not Low Carbs
The low-carb frenzy hit its zenith in the early 2000’s and has since ebbed and flowed in popularity. I’ve seen patients get impressive results doing very low-carb diets, but eventually many become...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: 8 Ways to Kick Your Sugar Addiction
“I love junk food and I can’t stop craving it,” a reader posted on my Facebook page. “What do I do?” If you can identify with my reader, you’re not alone. Of the more than 600,000 food products—note I...
View Article5 Reasons High Fructose Corn Syrup Will Kill You
If you can't convince them, confuse them. – Harry Truman The current media debate about the benefits (or lack of harm) of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in our diet misses the obvious. The average...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: 7 Ways to Tackle Lyme Disease
“I have Lyme disease ,” writes this week’s viewer. “Is there anything I can do to treat it naturally?” Lyme disease, the most common American tick-borne infectious disease , often goes undiagnosed or...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: 7 Strategies to Reverse Infertility
"My husband and I are suffering from infertility ," my patient tells me. "Does this have to do with things like lifestyle, or is it just bad luck? Is there anything we can do to reverse this...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: 7 Ways to Address ADHD
“ My child has been diagnosed with ADD. His doctors want to put him on stimulants like Ritalin . Is there anything we can do other than take medications?” Attention deficit disorder (ADD), today...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Why You Should Ditch Artificial Sweeteners
“I know you’re not big on sugar and frequently tell people to cut down on it,” writes this week’s House Call. “But what about artificial sweeteners? Can I use those instead?” Sadly, the answer is...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Do You Have Skinny-Fat Syndrome?
“If I’m not overweight, do I need to become concerned about obesity and other health issues?” asks this week’s House Call. “Even though I drink soda and eat whatever I want, I don’t gain weight....
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Fat to Get Thin
“Everyone seems to be talking about fat these days. That fat somehow is good now and can help with weight loss and disease prevention. How can that be true when for decades we all were told that fat...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Why Vegetable Oils Should Not Be Part of Your Diet
“Dr. Hyman, I grew up in a house where we used vegetable oil every day to cook with,” writes this week’s house call. “My mom still uses these oils and I’m trying to convince her to switch to coconut...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: The Secret Fat That Makes You Thin
“Dr. Hyman, I’ve heard you mention MCT oil before,” writes this week’s house call. “Can you tell me more about it and the potential benefits?” MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. They are a...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Why Scientists Now Call Alzheimer’s 'Type 3 Diabetes'
“My parents are getting older and I want to do everything I can to help them prevent Alzheimer’s , considering both my grandmothers had this disease and I am worried about getting it too,” writes this...
View ArticleFat Is Not the Enemy
There are so many myths about fat floating around. I’m sure you’ve heard all of them: Fat makes us fat, contributes to heart disease, leads to diabesity ; saturated fat is bad; vegetable oils are good...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Eat a Diet Rich in Omega 3s for Optimal Health and Weight Loss
“I read somewhere that a high-fat diet can damage your gut bacteria and promote weight gain,” writes this week’s house call. “Should I be concerned if I’m eating a high-fat diet?” It is true that what...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Here's How the Food Pyramid Should Look
"Dr. Hyman, I grew up following the guidelines of the Food Pyramid," writes this week's house call. "Now the guidelines keep changing. What about these new MyPlate guidelines ? And what about the new...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: Is Weight Gain Dictated by Genes?
“For generations, my family has been overweight or obese and I’m just wondering how much of weight gain is dictated by genes?” writes this week’s house call. “Do my genes create my destiny?” Let’s get...
View Article9 Steps to Detox Your Body and How it Can Help You Lose Weight
“Dr. Hyman, I’ve been reading about the role of environmental toxins in our health,” writes this week’s house call. “What is the best way to get rid of these toxins and are things like household...
View ArticleDr. Mark Hyman: How to Buy the Right Kinds of Olive, Coconut and Palm Oil
"I get so confused choosing the right oils and differentiating between different kinds of fats ," writes this week's house call. "I watched a 60 Minutes episode that showed olive oil imported from...
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