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Speaker Mark Hyman passionately advocates for Functional Medicine and a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. He has collaborated with notable figures, advised key healthcare entities, and spoken at global forums like TEDMED and the Clinton Foundation. Recognized for his contributions, he has received awards such as the Linus Pauling Award and was notably featured in the 2014 documentary "Fed Up".
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Dr. Mark Hyman channels his expertise in Functional Medicine and genuine nutrition into advocating for global food system reforms.
In his pursuit of policy reforms for superior public health, Dr. Hyman has addressed the Senate Working Group about the benefits of Functional Medicine. His expertise has also been sought by the surgeon general for guidance on thwarting diabetes and he contributed to the 2009 White House symposium on wellness and prevention. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa recognized Dr. Hyman’s contributions by nominating him for the President’s Advisory Group on holistic and public health.
Healthcare speaker Mark Hyman has also spoken at significant events organized by the Clinton Foundation and the World Economic Forum. He has shared his insights on platforms such as TEDMED and TEDx. Honors bestowed upon him include the Linus Pauling Award and the Nantucket Project accolade.
For his collaboration on The Daniel Plan, a spiritual approach to health that assisted the Saddleback Church community in shedding a collective 250,000 pounds, Dr. Hyman received the Christian Book of the Year Award. The initiative was a collective effort with Rick Warren, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Dr. Daniel Amen. He also earned a spot in the Books for Better Life Hall of Fame with notable figures like Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Michael Roizen.
Furthermore, as a speaker, Mark Hyman was instrumental in presenting the Take Back Your Health Act of 2009 to the U.S. Senate, advocating for lifestyle-based solutions to chronic diseases. In partnership with Tim Ryan in 2015, he promoted the ENRICH Act to Congress, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in medical studies.
The 2014 documentary “Fed Up”, produced by Laurie David and Katie Couric, highlights juvenile obesity. Dr. Hyman prominently shares his insights in it.
Dr. Mark Hyman says that self-care is the key to being a healthy human today. In fact, he says, eighty percent of health conditions can be solved without a physician. The health care system puts band aids on the symptoms and doesn't deal with the causes. "Don't treat disease," Hyman says. "Create health." You can do this by taking care of yourself and solving your own health issues. You're smarter than the healthcare system thinks you can be.
Dig into the collaboration between medicine and technology and what kinds of benefits we can expect to see. From artificial intelligence helping us analyze data to virtual reality that provides a completely new view of an internal organ, we are living in an exciting time full of innovations that can excel medical care to new heights.
To fix your broken brain, you must heal your body first. Dr. Hyman shows us how to correct imbalances caused by nutritional deficiencies, allergens, infections, toxins, and stress, restoring our health and gaining an UltraMind—one that’s highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves us feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits.