Mark Hyman, MD, Author at Experience Life

- Weight Loss -

The UltraSimple Slimdown

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman shares the seven-day program he uses to help thousands improve their health, drop unwanted pounds and transform their eating habits for good.

- Functional Medicine -

One in two Americans is suffering from diabesity, and most of them don’t even know it. Why? Because most doctors are not trained to treat the single biggest chronic disease in America. The good news? Diabesity can be prevented, treated and reversed. Dr. Mark Hyman explains how.

- Weight Loss -

The 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet

By Mark Hyman, MD

In his new book, functional-medicine doc Mark Hyman, MD, says a Pegan diet — which combines principles of Paleo and vegan diets — is the best way to eat. Here are the 13 pillars of the Pegan diet.

- Nutrition -

Detox Your Way to Food Freedom

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman shares details about the detox outlined in his latest book.

An apple sits next to a stack of pink frosted cookies.

- Nutrition -

Beating Food Addiction

By Mark Hyman, MD

Functional-medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, on our addiction to sugar, processed foods, and other refined carbs — and why a detox could help you lose weight and regain your health.

- Food Culture -

Cooking Is a Revolutionary Act

By Mark Hyman, MD

The cure for what ails us — both in our bodies and in our nation — can be found in the kitchen.

- Food Culture -

Money, Politics and Health Care: A Disease-Creation Economy

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.

- Nutrition -

How Dietary Supplements Reduce Health Care Costs

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman on dietary supplements and health care costs.

- Nutrition -

Soy: Blessing or Curse?

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman debunks 4 claims surrounding soy.

- Nutrition -

Not Having Enough Food Causes Obesity and Diabetes

By Mark Hyman, MD

How does not having enough to eat cause obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and early death? Let's investigate.

- General Health -

The Dangers of the Medical Industrial Complex

By Mark Hyman, MD

Your doctors think they make decisions based on medical evidence.

- Nutrition -

Comfort Food for Your Brain

By Mark Hyman, MD

What you feed your body, you also feed your brain — sometimes to its detriment. Learn how to nourish your gray matter for more balanced moods, clearer thinking and a more fulfilling life.

- Functional Medicine -

Functional Wellness, Part 6: Energy, Mitochondria and Toxicity

By Mark Hyman, MD

Mighty mitochondria — those little factories inside our cells that generate energy — play a central role in our metabolism, our vitality and our well-being. Find out how to rev your cellular engines, rid them of the gunk and damage that slows them down, and start feeling your healthy best.

- Functional Medicine -

Functional Wellness, Part 5: The Body-Mind Connection

By Mark Hyman, MD

Discover the truth about how your mind affects your body, how your body affects your brain, and what you can do to keep the whole brilliant system working to your advantage.

- Functional Medicine -

Functional Wellness, Part 4: Real Healthcare Reform

By Mark Hyman, MD

Everyone's talking about universal coverage, single-payer plans, and other well-intended solutions to America's healthcare access dilemma, but we're missing the real question: What's the point of giving more people access to a system that is likely to make them sicker?

- Gut Health -

Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health

By Mark Hyman, MD

A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.

- Gut Health -

Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation

By Mark Hyman, MD

Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.

- Weight Loss -

Functional Wellness, Part 1: Genes and the Environment

By Mark Hyman, MD

Learn how your genes interact with your habits, lifestyle, and surroundings to create a healthy body — or an unhealthy one.