Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff bland

Dr. Jeff Bland has been a guiding force in my life—and in the world of Functional Medicine. For decades, his work has helped shift medicine away from naming and blaming disease, toward truly understanding and addressing its root causes. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, Jeff and I continue our conversation about how to turn the tide on chronic disease—starting with the immune system. We discuss: • How aging quietly weakens your immune system—and why you don't have to accept it • How phytochemicals act as gene regulators—not just antioxidants • Why your diet might be accelerating immune dysfunction (and how to fix it) • Why Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat may be the most powerful food you're not eating (yet) • What it means to rejuvenate your immune system—and how to start doing it today This conversation is personal for both of us—and a powerful reminder that when we care for the body, it has an incredible capacity to heal. View Show Notes From This EpisodeGet 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 Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detoxJoin the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BON CHARGE, Big Bold Health, Pique, PerfectAmino and AirDoctor. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK to save 15% on your PEMF mat today. Try Omega-3 Rejuvenate®, visit bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK25 at checkout for 25% discount. Head to piquelife.com/hyman to get 20% off + a free beaker and frother today. Get pure essential amino acids today. Go to bodyhealth.com and use HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman.

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a Lyme-literate naturopathic physician whose personal battle with Lyme disease, Babesia, and Bartonella shaped her pioneering approach to treatment. Dr. Hinchey is the founder and medical director of Tao Center for Vitality, Longevity & Optimal Health, creator of LymeCore Botanicals, and founder of LymeBytes, a global educational platform for Lyme disease. Dr. Hinchey shares how her journey from misdiagnosed childhood infections to a transformative diagnosis in her mid-30s inspired a career of advocacy and innovation in integrative Lyme treatment. Discover why she believes most chronic Lyme sufferers can heal — and how focusing on terrain, immune modulation, gut health, and targeted herbal antimicrobials makes recovery possible.

Dr. Jeff Bland has been called the father of Functional Medicine—and for good reason. His groundbreaking work helped shift our understanding of chronic disease and inspired a generation of doctors  to look beyond symptoms and toward root causes. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Jeff to talk about what he's learned from more than 50 years of studying the science of health, aging, and disease prevention. We explore: • Why your biology is not predetermined by your genes—and how to unlock your full potential • What Jeff's own health journey reveals about inflammation, biomarkers, and aging well • How what you eat can shape everything from inflammation to longevity • Long-term disease risk is shaped by what surrounds you—and how your body responds Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of my greatest mentors—and discover how science, curiosity, and personal agency can help you live a longer, healthier life. View Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastJoin the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detoxJoin the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, BON CHARGE, Timeline, Paleovalley, and AirDoctor. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK to save 15% on your PEMF mat today. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman.

There is a significant impact of food on brain health and overall well-being, with great importance placed on nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods. Unfortunately, nutrient levels of modern crops are declining, but regenerative agriculture is helping to restore food quality. Specific brain-boosting foods such as leafy greens, small cold-water fish, and polyphenol-rich plants have an ability to reduce neuroinflammation, protect against cognitive decline, and enhance mental clarity. And, ultimately, identifying whole food sources of essential nutrients will support your entire body. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Jeff Bland and Dr. William Li, practical tips on choosing the most nutrient-dense foods and how to harness their benefits for overall health. Dr. Jeff 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, Dr. Bland 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, he 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. Dr. Bland's career in health spans more than 40 years. A nutritional biochemist by training, he began in academia as a university professor. He then spent three decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other pioneers. A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world many times over in his role as the “father of functional medicine.” In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, he founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers. Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? has garnered more than 11 million views, and he has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Martha Stewart Live, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, Voice of America, and has presented at the Vatican's Unite to Cure conference. An author of over 100 scientific publications in leading journals such as Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and more, Dr. Li has served on the faculties of Harvard, Tufts, and Dartmouth Medical School. Find Dr. Li's Eat To Beat Disease Masterclass at drwilliamli.com/masterclass and get a copy of his book, Eat To Beat Disease at drwilliamli.com/book-li/. Full length episodes can be found here: Nourish Your Brain with These Powerful Superfoods https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep909?_pos=1&_sid=652901034&_ss=r How The Most Important Superfood You've Never Heard About Will Rejuvenate Your Immune System https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep176?_pos=10&_sid=652901034&_ss=r Cancer Can't Stand This Diet: Dr. William Li's Anti-Cancer Nutrition Breakthroughs https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep890?_pos=4&_sid=ec054bdd0&_ss=r This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.

In today's epsiode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland—renowned scientist, functional medicine pioneer, and a leading voice in redefining healthcare. Dr. Bland takes us beyond the limitations of our current medical system—one that treats disease reactively rather than preventing it proactively—and lays out a compelling vision for personalized, systems-based health. Learn how chronic illness is often driven by an overactive immune response triggered by diet, environmental toxins, and stress—and, how you can reset and rejuvenate your health journey through nutrition, lifestyle, and groundbreaking science.This podcaast is supported by: QualiaGo to qualialife.com/commune to try Qualia Senolytic backed by a 100 day money back guarantee, and use promo code Commune to get 15% off!TiaJoin Tia today at AskTia.com and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3  months of your annual membership FREE.PouriGo to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchaseApollo Neuro:Get 20% off your purchase of the Apollo wearable at ApolloNeuro.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

In this episode, Sachin interviews Dr. Tom O'Bryan on excess inflammation and the effects it has on your body. They address the causes of inflammation, the purpose of inflammation in your body, and how it can accumulate by continued exposure to toxins in your body. Dr. Tom O'Bryan talks about his docuseries The Inflammation Equation, the experts he interviewed over a year for the docuseries, and how you can access this docuseries and learn more about inflammation in your body. Dr. Tom also recommends the Neural Zoomer Plus test to learn about excess inflammation you may have in your brain. Listen to learn more about excess inflammation and its treatment and prevention.   Key Takeaways: [1:02] Sachin introduces today's guest, Dr. Tom O'Bryan. Today we're going to talk about one of the most important topics that impacts virtually every cell, every system, and every organ in your body, something that Time magazine has called the silent killer, inflammation.   [1:24] Dr. Tom is not only a brilliant clinician but also very detail - and scientifically - oriented. He is working on a new project Sachin says will blow your mind.   [1:54] Sachin welcomes Dr. Tom to Perfect Practice. Dr. Tom wishes he and Sachin lived in the same place to get together weekly or so for coffee. Dr. Tom lives in Costa Rica but he imports his coffee from Reno, Nevada, from Brain Bean.   [2:44] Dr. Tom tells about Brain Bean, its founder, Dr. Michael Nelson, and their coffees, including Zen Blend. Sachin says “I'm going to buy it right now. … I'm sold. Thank you.”   [3:55] Dr. Tom explains his work with inflammation. We wouldn't be here if we didn't have an active immune system protecting us every day. When it gets called up, the question is, what's it trying to protect you from?   [4:55] A related thought is that, according to the CDC, 14 of the 15 top causes of death are chronic inflammatory diseases. It's always excessive inflammation that causes disease.   [5:28] Dr. Tom shares a slide from Dr. David Furman at Stanford. The slide has three gears that are linked in a line. The first gear has teeth labeled with things that attack our systems: viruses, bacteria, inactivity, obesity, lack of regenerative sleep, excess stress hormones, and more.   [7:11] When the first gear gets out of balance, it turns to the middle gear, labeled Systemic Chronic Inflammation. Your immune system is responding to a perceived threat.   [7:44] Dr. Jeff Bland, the Founder of Functional Medicine, told Dr. Tom in an interview, “A negative thought is just as powerful at activating your immune system, creating inflammation, as exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.”   [8:21] Dr. Patrick Hanaway, who co-founded the Functional Medicine Center at Cleveland Clinic, told Dr. Tom in an interview, after a diagnosis of Stage 4 throat cancer, “I thought I was bigger than the stress in my life.”   [9:50] Then Dr. Hanaway talked about how he has learned to handle the stress of life so much better, which reduces activating the immune system.    [10:24] Dr. Tom returns to the image of the three gears. The gear in the middle is your immune system trying to protect you. That turns the gear on the right, which is your genetics and antecedents, such as mercury toxicity. Genetics and antecedents point to your weakest link.   [11:02] The pull on the chain attacks your weakest part. The pull on the chain is inflammation. Excessive inflammation is bad for you.   [11:28] The World Health Organization tells us for the last four years, the average life expectancy for newborn children is less than the average life expectancy of their parents, meaning kids are expected to live shorter lives than their parents are expected to live.   [11:50] The main reason for this shortened average life expectancy is the inflammation from your immune system trying to protect you from something. We have to identify what your immune system is trying to protect you from. Maybe your toxic dishwasher detergent!   [12:57] We can't eliminate all exposure to toxins, but we can make progress. Keep working at it, a little bit at a time. Can you reduce your immune system's need to protect you?   [13:54] Dr. Tom interviewed the actress Fran Drescher. She's a 23-year survivor of uterine cancer. Her oncologist saved her life. Fran wrote a NY Times bestselling book, Cancer Schmancer. She started the Cancer Schmancer organization to educate people about cancer.   [14:50] Fran Drescher said the first thing you have to do is to treat yourself as your best friend. Educate yourself on the chemicals you use every day. For longevity and quality of life, take regular baby steps to reduce the load on your immune system trying to protect you.   [15:27] Dr. Tom has patients answer a questionnaire and take labs before he sees them by Zoom. One of the tests is the Neural Zoomer Plus. It looks at 53 markers of excess inflammation in your brain. [17:18] Blue Cross Blue Shield came out with a paper in February 2020 that went unreported because the pandemic was happening. The paper said that in the previous four-year period, there was a 407% increase in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's in 30- to 44-year-olds.   [17:56] Right now, there is an explosion of cognitive decline, diagnosed depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, brain dysfunction, autism, and attention deficit. The brain is a sensitive and active organ with 20‒25% of the body's blood at one time. Inflammation is killing brain tissue.   [18:36] Dr. Tom has never had a Neural Zoomer Plus come back normal. Results show people have low-grade inflammation in the brain. It doesn't make them sick but it eventually triggers symptoms. Then they get diagnosed with a disease, after decades of inflammation.   [19:31] A government report published in 2019 stated that Alzheimer's will bankrupt Medicare within 25 years because so many more people are getting it.   [19:59] They showed that there are 20 to 25 years of excess inflammation in the brain before you ever have a symptom. You feel fine but your brain's on fire! By the time symptoms come you're pretty far down the path.   [20:32] Look for antibodies being elevated. Dr. Tom tells of four immune systems. The one in our gut is like the sheriff. The marshall is in the bloodstream. The system in the brain is the glial cells. They fire an inflammatory cascade to get rid of anything that's not supposed to be there.   [21:47] When you have chronic inflammation from environmental toxins like mold in your house, your immune system tries to fight it. Inflammation in the bloodstream crosses the barrier into your brain and the glial cells react like fireworks exploding and causing collateral damage.   [22:44] The collateral damage causes elevated antibodies to get rid of the damaged brain cells. The Neural Zoomer Plus test identifies elevated antibodies in the bloodstream. Next, find out where the inflammation is coming from; food, mold, or toxins.   [23:36] Dr. Tom says the Neural Zoomer Plus test looks at pathogens like herpes, cytomegalovirus, and streptococcus. Those pathogens can be in other parts of the body, but the antibodies cross into the brain.   [24:24] Dr. Tom speaks of a connection between some celiac patients and antibodies to the cerebellum. If they have these antibodies, when they go gluten-free, the antibodies to the cerebellum go down. Dr. Tom calls this molecular mimicry.   [25:21] When the cerebellum is attacked, you can lose your balance, or misjudge door frames as you walk through them. To test balance, take your shoes off, stand straight, lift your right knee in the air, and count to five. Let it down lift the left knee and count to five.   [25:48] Repeat the test with eyes closed. That's a simple test for cerebellar balance. If you can't keep your balance, we now know where we have to look. Let's measure and see. Do you have antibodies in your cerebellum? We have a path to follow to reduce the inflammation.   [27:30] The Journal of the American Medical Association, one of the most prestigious journals, published a paper on couples going to assisted fertility centers. It showed that women who ate three servings a week of organic fruits and vegetables had the best outcomes.   [31:11] The study didn't address this, but Dr. Tom thinks the women were also doing other things to be exposed to fewer toxins, like using organic shampoos and soaps. Probably there were other areas where there was less insult activating the immune system trying to protect them.   [32:07] Dr. Tom notes that a fertilized egg has no defense. It's completely dependent on Mom's environment. If Mom has a toxic environment, from a lifetime of accumulating toxic chemicals, and she's eating conventional fruits and vegetables, that takes her over the edge more often.   [33:01] In those women, the implantation failed 18% more often, and if there was a pregnancy, it was lost 26% more often. That's powerful information! Anyone can eat three servings of organic fruits and vegetables a week while working in the direction of reducing the toxins in your life!   [33:23] Buy organic shampoo from the health foods store. Don't use poisonous toothpastes. What we're being given is reducing the life expectancy of newborns compared to their parents and increasing the incidence of every autoimmune disease by four to nine percent yearly.   [34:42] More people are getting sicker because more and more chemicals are accumulating in our bodies.   [34:53] In Chicago in 2016 they collected urine from 326 women in the eighth month of pregnancy. They measured five different phthalates, and chemicals used to mold plastic. They followed the offspring of those pregnancies for seven years.   [36:16] When the children turned seven, the study team did Wechsler IQ tests on the children. The children whose mothers had the highest amount of phthalates in urine during pregnancy had IQs seven points lower than the children whose mothers had the lowest amount of phthalates.   [36:59] One IQ point is noticeable. A difference of seven IQ points is the difference between a child working very hard to get straight As and a child working very hard to get straight Cs. A baby's brain doesn't develop in utero to its full potential when Mom is high in phthalates.   [37:46] Phthalates are what harden nail polish in four or five minutes. They're in your bloodstream within four to five minutes.   [38:58] Part of Dr. Tom's goal is to reach women of childbearing age to attend The Inflammation Equation and listen to the experts. Dr. Tom went to seven countries for a year interviewing people for this docuseries. Just listen to what they say. It makes perfect sense.   [39:32] The goal is to reduce the exposure to all of these things that activate your immune system, trying to protect you. You need to get the insult out of there so the immune system calms down on its own.   [40:13] Taking Turmeric as an anti-inflammatory can help, but what is the source of the inflammation? Dr. Tom wants to reduce our exposure to toxins. You can protect yourself and your family by cleaning toxins off your food with a product like Veggie Wash from TrulyFree.   [41:50] The Inflammation Equation can be found at TheInflammationEquation.com/Patel. Register here. When you register, you'll get the full interview with Fran Drescher. You'll laugh and you'll cry. Dr. Tom tells how Fran Drescher protects her home environment.   [44:27] For healthcare practitioners, Dr. Tom hopes you will register as an affiliate. When you register as an affiliate, Dr. Tom gives you all the information to send to your patient base so they will attend. Dr. Tom wants you to be able to ask more engaging questions.   [45:22] NASA published a gook on houseplants for space. Two six-inch houseplants in a 10x10 room absorb 74% of the toxins in the air. All home fabrics are soaked in flame-retardant chemicals that are not good to breathe. Get houseplants. Mother-in-law's tongue is a great one.   [47:28] If your cabinets are not solid wood, they're pressboard. Pressboard is soaked in formaldehyde that off-gasses into the air. Furniture, too can be pressboard. Fran Drescher has a switch she uses at night to turn off the wireless in her home to protect her environment.   [48:35] Sachin thanks Dr. Tom for always sharing what he learned, paying it forward to practitioners, and to all who are seeking better health. Sachin is excited about the event. He's excited always to learn more and keep pushing the envelope forward.   [49:18] Sachin says we'll share all the links that Dr. Tom O'Bryan mentioned. Here's to having the right amount of inflammation, so that your body can heal, repair, and regenerate itself for a long healthy life.   Mentioned in this episode Perfect Practice Live Dr. Tom O'Bryan The Inflammation Equation   More about your host Sachin Patel How to speak with Sachin Go one step further and Become The Living Proof Perfect Practice Live sachin@becomeproof.com To set up a practice clarity call and opportunity audit   Books by Sachin Patel: Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You're Worth The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done   Tweetables:   “The Center for Disease Control tells us that 14 of the 15 top causes of death are chronic inflammatory diseases. It's always excessive inflammation that causes disease.” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   “It was Dr. Jeff Bland, the Founder of Functional Medicine, who said in the interview that I had with him, ‘A negative thought is just as powerful at activating your immune system, creating inflammation, as exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.'” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   “You'll hear it time and time again from our experts. The pull on the chain is inflammation. Inflammation is not bad for you. Excessive inflammation is bad for you.” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   “The World Health Organization tells us for the last four years, the average life expectancy for newborn children is less than the average life expectancy of their parents, meaning kids are expected to live shorter lives than their parents are expected to live.” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   “There is such an explosion going on of cognitive decline, diagnosed depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, brain dysfunction, autism, and attention deficit. The brain is such sensitive tissue. … Inflammation is killing brain tissue.” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   “More people are getting sicker because there are more and more of these chemicals that are accumulating in their bodies.” — Dr. Tom O'Bryan   Dr. Tom O'Bryan@TheDr-com on LinkedIn @TheDrcom on YouTube  

Join the conversation with Dr. Jeff Bland and Mark Newman as they examine the discourse around our Menopause publication, the methods of analysis in the study, and the confusion on how transdermal estradiol dosage is defined, which has puzzled the functional medicine industry for decades. They also discuss how to balance the risks of hormone replacement therapy and the importance of finding “the HRT sweet spot” for each patient. Don't miss this episode recorded at IFM AIC 2024!  Show Notes:Learn more about Dr. Bland and follow him on Instagram at @drjeffreybland.  Read our published study on transdermal estradiol creams, gels, and patches in Menopause. Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice. 

Welcome to Full Capacity living podcast where we talk to those on the cutting edge of holistic and functional medicine healing.  This podcast is sponsored by my health coaching practice Full capacity living…if you want to know more head over to karenbush.com So todays conversation is with Rachelle Robinett… Rachelle is a Clinical Herbalist, writer, educator, thought-leader, and life-long naturalist. From growing up on a farm in the Pacific Northwest to working in fashion in NYC, she is an embodiment of the vibrant, modern, multi-hyphenate wellbeing she teaches. Rachelle build her organizations from concept to profitable businesses as the sole founder and CEO—now creating life-changing health for countless people every day. Rachelle has amassed thousands of hours of teaching, speaking, publishing, and private practice experience, and has worked with more than 100 brands and companies as a consultant, advisor, creator, and partner. She is widely regarded as a vanguard in natural health, and frequently collaborates with industry-leading partners to participate in shaping the future of herbal wellness and related industries. Her first book is forthcoming from Penguin Life in Summer 2025. In this conversation today we hit so many great topics.  We dig into her path to herbalism and natural healing, her personal connection to Dr. Jeff Bland the father of Functional Medicine, her philosophy on healing and health which will come as no surprise on this podcast is rooted in lifestyle first and then herbs to support that healthy lifestyle. We talk specifically about herbs for hormonal health, weight, natural liver support for detox, gut health and the explosion of non alcoholic brews that support your health using a variety of adaptogens…she shares her favorites and homemade versions as well. I completely love the topic of herbs and this conversation with Rachelle which was so full of ease and fun.  Hope you enjoy it too! Links from our conversation: Fullscript link for quality supplements:  https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kbush Rachelle Robinette instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rachellerobinett/ Rachelle's website:  https://www.ursupernatural.com/ Books - David Winston - Adaptogens the best book!  https://a.co/d/6eN8kJ4 Michael Pollan.  https://a.co/d/8GLAiWL Dan Barber.   https://a.co/d/fO8AWHq Healing with Whole Foods -Pritchard.  https://a.co/d/4NxDRrN Eating on the wild side - Joe Robinson.   https://a.co/d/bY4tiFq

Podcast #62 Jeff Bland, Ph.D. This week I have the absolute pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Jeff Bland. He is in a word, incredible. Dr. Bland is supreme thinker in the field of medicine and biology. He is a teacher, product developer, thought leader, unifier of minds and so much more. He obtained his BS in Biology at the University of California at Irvine and then a PhD from the University of Oregon. Dr. Bland was thinking about medicine from a root cause perspective decades before it became more vogue to believe in Integrative medicine. He is the founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine as well as his new company Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature's greatest innovations — the immune system. With Big Bold Health, he is pushing for the power of cellular immuno-rejuvenation through food to enhance immunity at a human level. The key is the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods that have these properties of health promotion. We wander the landscape of human health through bramble and brook without a care in the world. It is a most enjoyable conversation to share. Enjoy, Dr. M

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein. Epigenetics is the study of how our environment and behavior can influence which of our genes are turned on or off. That's right—we're born with many different genes, but that does not mean they are all active. Genes can be activated or silenced from so many different things, like what you eat, how you move, and how you restore your system. Your thoughts, feelings, and social connections even regulate your genes too. You can turn on genes that create health or disease or weight gain or weight loss.In today's episode, I talk with Drs. Jeff Bland, Bruce Lipton, and Todd LePine about how environmental and lifestyle factors are significant determining factors of your health.Dr. Jeff 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. 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.Dr. Bruce Lipton is a stem cell biologist and author of the bestselling books The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, and The Honeymoon Effect. Dr. Lipton is the recipient of the prestigious Japanese Goi Peace Award and has been listed in “the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People” by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine for the last 13 years.Dr. Todd 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.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein.Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today.Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today.Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10.Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here:Dr. Jeff BlandDr. Bruce LiptonDr. Todd LePine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Jeff Bland about Functional Medicine and its impact on the medical community and health. They talk about the future of medicine and how you can put functional medicine principles into practice for your own health and well-being. Dr. Rob and Dr. Bland open up about their personal experiences in the early days of their careers in this powerful episode.  The history of functional medicine Autoimmunity and what it actually entails Changing lives through functional medicine The fight against disillusionment Jeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known as the father of functional medicine for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry. Committed to advancing education in the natural health sciences, Dr. Bland was the first member of the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University in Washington State, the first federally accredited university in the United States offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in natural medicine, and contributed significantly to its founding and accreditation. With his wife, Susan, Dr. Bland founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, a nonprofit organization focused on educating healthcare practitioners on effective approaches to treating and preventing chronic disease. During his decades-long career, Dr. Bland has traveled annually throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, presenting a highly regarded seminar series on science-based nutrition and health. He has provided lectures and medical education events to more than 250,000 health care providers in more than 50 countries.

This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, BiOptimizers, AirDoctor, and Athletic Greens.Humans are a reflection of our environments and what we consume. When it comes to extending our health span—the number of healthy years we exist on this planet—it is critical to pay attention to what we consume, and that means paying attention to what our food consumes. I'm excited to sit down with my good friend, Dr. Jeff Bland, to discuss exciting new research from his recent clinical trial on the impact of phytochemicals on immune system aging and how to utilize the power of nature's anti-aging wisdom through food. Dr. Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health. Through Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland 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. Dr. Bland and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in 2012. Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers.This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, BiOptimizers, AirDoctor, and Athletic Greens.Right now, you can save up to $600 on your Sunlighten purchase. Visit Sunlighten.com/mark-hyman and mention my name, Dr. Hyman, to save.BiOptimizers is offering my listeners 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. If you buy two or more you'll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/hyman and use the code hyman10.Right now, if you go to drhyman.com/filter you can get AirDoctor purifiers for $329. That's $280 dollars off the normal price.Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman.Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):Learnings about human longevity from plant genetics (9:12 / 5:42) The role of phytochemicals in human health (15:59 / 13:41) The hormetic effects of eating plants (22:10 / 18:10) How Dr. Bland discovered the benefits of Himalayan tartary buckwheat (28:20 / 24:34) The immune system and the aging process (30:30 / 26:37) Inflammation and the aging process (35:31 / 31:30) Rejuvenating our immune system to reverse aging (39:37 / 35:57) Top foods to eat for longevity (57:56 / 53:55) Learn more about the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Gain access to Integrative Practitioner, the only online interdisciplinary resource and community for integrative healthcare providers, by becoming a Gold member today. Use the code FARMACY10 at checkout for a $10 discount off your annual membership here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Power of Genetics Podcast, Dr. Yael Joffe interviews Dr. Rick Mayfield, a chiropractor who is double board certified in clinical nutrition and certified in functional medicine. Dr. Mayfield shares his journey in healthcare, starting with his mother's experience with inflammatory bowel disease and his early exposure to functional medicine through Dr. Jeff Bland. They discuss Dr. Mayfield's interest in nutrigenomics and environmental toxins, and emphasize the importance of looking for root causes in health disorders. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the significance of understanding how genetics and environmental factors influence gene expression and health outcomes. Six topic points:  Dr. Rick Mayfield's journey in healthcare  Early exposure to functional medicine through Dr. Jeff Bland  Interest in nutrigenomics and environmental toxins  Importance of looking for root causes in health disorders  Significance of understanding how genetics and environmental factors influence health outcomes  Emphasis on continuous learning and staying up-to-date with scientific literature. 

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.It can be easy to fall into a food rut, eating the same things week in and week out. Consuming a variety of foods not only adds more excitement to your meals, but it's also essential for expanding the nutritional diversity of your diet. There are thousands of phytochemicals, also called phytonutrients, found in whole foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, spices, and tea, among many other things. These natural compounds create a variety of colors in our plant foods and signal various benefits.In today's episode, I talk with Dr. William Li, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Dhru Purohit about why having diversity in your diet and eating a range of colorful produce is the ideal way to promote optimal health. Dr. Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of Eat to Beat Disease—The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. Dr. Jeff 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. A nutritional biochemist by training, Jeff began in academia as a university professor. Jeff then spent three decades working alongside other pioneers in the natural products industry. In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Jeff founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute.Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman.InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they're offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Dr. William LiDr. Jeffrey BlandDhru Purohit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth has the honor of sitting down with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, an internationally recognized thought leader who has spent more than 5 decades on the improvement of human health. Dr. Bland is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement and co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine along with Metagenics and most recently, Big Bold Health. Dr. Bland shares some cutting-edge insight and information on the next frontier of health and his own favorite health bio-hacks. He and Elizabeth also discuss the interconnected nature of soil health and people, along with the exciting discovery of phytochemical-rich foods like Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat. It's a nutrient-dense and packed episode, enjoy! Mentioned: Find All Season 3 Episodes Here Oura Ring Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramJeff Bland Website | Big Bold Health - use code livepurely20 for 20% off your order! 

Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.”  Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss all the diverse, nourishing dishes that come from across the globe, plus: - Maya's background & nutrition career (~00:20) - Why our country is in a health crisis (~10:03) - Why aren't we teaching kids about proper nutrition? (~13:42) - Why BMI is inherently flawed (~19:41) - Why so many people still eat so unhealthy (~22:14) - Why “adding” instead of “limiting” is a better way forward (~25:40) - The CGM shortage & why it's a major problem (~28:59) - Where the wellness industry complex went wrong (~33:05) - How to cut through iffy nutrition trends (~36:14) - Processed foods versus ultra-processed foods (45:16) - Is it problematic that institutions fund nutrition studies? (50:09) - How to make wellness feel a lot less shame-y (~57:24)  - Why traditional cooking methods are often healthier (~59:58) - Standout foods from around the world we should all be eating (~01:04:28) - Maya's go-to recipe when she's stretched for time (~01:08:07) - The link between flavor & health (~01:09:17) - Why we should welcome disagreement in the health space (~01:10:43) Referenced in the episode: - Maya's book, Eating From Our Roots. - mbg Podcast episode #232 and #162, with Maya. - Read the guidance on childhood obesity by the American Academy of Pediatrics. - mbg Podcast episode #445, with Scott Galloway. - A NY Times article discussing what makes content go viral. - News that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was receiving funding and investing in companies that create ultra-processed food. - Sign up for our health coaching program. - mbg Podcast episode #413, #362, and #222, with Jeff Bland, Ph.D. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

As a society, we're aging beyond our years. Our "immune age" has surpassed our chronological age and life expectancy has gone down, making it more important than ever to prioritize the health of your immune system. In this information-packed episode, world-renowned nutritional medicine expert and founder of both the Institute for Functional Medicine and Big Bold Health, Dr. Jeff Bland, joins JJ to discuss the steps you can take to move the needle on your immune health. Bland shares what we learned about immune health during the pandemic and how we can apply it to the future. You'll learn about the biggest factors driving our immunological age, how immune health and metabolic health are closely linked, how both our internal and external environments are contributing to more common autoimmune diseases, and the impact that trauma can have on immune function. Plus, you'll be introduced to a new nutritional powerhouse that offers incredible immune support—Himalayan tartary buckwheat. Get Dr. Blands FREE The Immuno-Identity™ Quiz https://bigboldhealth.com/quiz/

In a special edition of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, joins Precision Analytical founder Mark Newman, MS, and Jeff Bland, PhD—the “father of functional medicine”—for a live Q&A session. They discuss the beginnings of the functional medicine industry and reflect on the various directions the field is taking.  Dr. Bland and Dr. Smeaton uncover some of the barriers to a functional medicine approach. Functional medicine isn't the same as traditional disease-state treatment. Dr. Bland suggests ways to approach these barriers with providers that don't already practice functional medicine. Philosophical barriers Lack-of-proof barriers Economic barriers Tune in to take part in this informative discussion. The Q&A session brings up important topics like the effects of COVID-19 vaccine/infection on cycling women; as well as accurately interpreting saliva hormone results for patients on hormone creams/gels. Plus, hear the announcement for the grand prize winner for the 10 Days of DUTCH giveaway!  Sections and Timestamps 00:00 -Intro 02:07- 10 Days of DUTCH Giveaway winner announced 04:10- Dr. Bland discusses the changes in functional medicine 08:30- Functional medicine treats the patients that traditional medicine ignores 11:45- Dr. Bland shares story from early in his career 12:30- Barriers to working with patients/providers that are new to the functional medicine model 16:52- Q&A Begins 18:41- Is there any effect on menstrual cycles for female patients post Covid-19 vaccination? 23:28- Are exaggerated testosterone levels in saliva after hormone creams/gels indicative of systemic availability? 29:30- What is the value of looking at hormone metabolites? 33:15- Conclusion Links Dr. Jeff Bland's website https://jeffreybland.com/ PLMI https://plminstitute.org/ COVID-19 Research Referenced https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/bmjmed/1/1/e000297.full.pdf Become a DUTCH Providerhttps://dutchtest.com/become-a-provider Find a DUTCH Provider https://dutchtest.com/find-a-dutch-provider/ 

This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers and InsideTracker.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland to discuss the importance of immune resilience and the many different factors that impact it. They talk about the gut-brain connection and how dysbiosis and leaky gut drive diseases of inflammaging. They also discuss how we can slow, and in many cases reverse, the aging process through the use of powerful superfoods, hormetic stressors, and diet and lifestyle tools. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company that's on a mission to transform the way people think about the immune system. At Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland advocates for the power of immunorejuvenation to enhance immunity through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods.In 1991, he and his wife, founded the Institute for Functional Medicine, and he has traveled the world many times in his role as the “father of Functional Medicine.” Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life and countless other books and research papers.In this episode, we dive into: - The top things that cause people to age prematurely (3:02)- How leaky gut and dysbiosis are connected to premature aging (14:35)- How toxic thoughts and experiences can accelerate the aging process (22:36)- The top foods that prematurely age us (27:10)- Tests and biomarkers to understand and track your metabolic health (30:08)- What is immunorejuvation and why is it important? (41:35)- Different ways to prevent inflammaging using diet and lifestyle (45:03)- The role of phytochemicals and polyphenols in healthy aging (48:20)- Hormetic vs episodic stressors and how they can benefit immunity and aging (1:07:33)- How Dr. Bland reversed his biological age by 20 years (1:13:28)- Final thoughts and how to follow Dr. Bland's work (1:36:30) Also mentioned in this episode:-Big Bold Health-Study on microplastic in Teflon pans-Try This: Optimal Metabolic Health Reference RangesFor more on Dr. Bland, follow him on Instagram @drjeffreybland, YouTube @bigboldhealth, and through his website, jeffreybland.com.From now until November 28, you can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of Bioptimizers' products at 25% off. Just go to Bioptimizers.com/dhru and use code DHRU10.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they're offering my podcast community $200 off their Ultimate Plan, or 34% off any other plan, until the end of the month. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, is a Clinical Biochemist, the “Father of Functional Medicine”, immunity expert, founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), best-selling author, thought leader, educator, entrepreneur, speaker and Big Bold Health president.Dr. Bland began his career as a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Puget Sound where he studied Vitamin E and its effects on cellular aging. He is known as the founding father of the functional medicine movement which was coined in 1991 the same year he created the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). With his over 30 year career Dr. Bland has become an iconic figure in the natural products industry. Dr. Bland is the president of Big Bold Health whose mission is to engage people worldwide to actively participate in reshaping the conversation about immunity, resilience, and the interconnectedness of plants, people, and planet. Dr. Bland is advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level.Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “Our diets can mark our genes.” Bland, the father of functional medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the surprising factors that can mess with your gut health, plus: - How functional medicine has evolved & where it's headed (~00:45) - Why your well-being depends on the well-being of the planet (~11:59) - Environmental criteria to look for when shopping for food & clothes (~17:31) - How your social behaviors can alter your gut microbiome (~25:37) - How to change your genetic destiny (~30:59) Referenced in the episode: - Learn more about Big Bold Health. - Follow Big Bold Health on Instagram. - A study showing Oura ring can help spot signals associated with COVID. - Paul Hawken's Drawdown. - mbg Podcast episode #222 and #362, with Bland.  - mbg Podcast episode #253, with Patrick Hanaway, M.D. - Learn more about Solarea Bio. - A study showing how stressful environments can alter the gut microbiome. - News story about research for obesity genes. - Bland's study, "A Discovery that Reframes the Whole of Global Healthcare in the 21st Century." Enjoy this episode sponsored by Cotton! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

On this week's episode, we're honored to have the Godfather of Functional Medicine himself, Dr. Jeff Bland, with us to explore the evolution of the functional medicine industry. Listen in for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation between Mark Newman and Dr. Bland as they dive into how the functional medicine started, where the industry is headed, and how functional testing fits into the equation.

The DUTCH Podcast is a laid-back, relaxed space for integrative medicine providers and patients to expand their understanding of functional endocrinology testing and learn more about the body's most complex communication system.Subscribe to the DUTCH Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and join us each week to hear from leaders in functional medicine like Jeff Bland, Tara Scott, and Deb Matthew. Along with our team of DUTCH experts, we'll bring you the basics of functional medicine and add a unique perspective to some very controversial topics.

Dr. Jeff Bland, founder of Big Bold Health and Founder and President of the Personalized Lifestyle Institute, joins S2G's Walter Robb on this episode to discuss how the company is helping people take control of their health and pave the way for 100 years of good living through immunity rejuvenating products and educational resources.

Folks, I am just honored, thrilled, excited to be talking to my dear mentor and friend Dr. Jeff Bland on this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. Not only is Dr. Bland the father of functional medicine, but he's also the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to enhance immunity at the global level through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods which support immuno-rejuvenation. Join me as I pick his brain on genetics, aging, SNPs, DNA repair, and senolytics, and find out why your genes are not a death certificate but rather a 'uniqueness certificate' that requires specific approaches. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation! Listen, learn, and if you would be so kind, leave a review on iTunes or wherever you hear my voice. Thank you! ~DrKF

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “The planet has an immune system, we have immune systems, and they're intercommunicating.”  Bland, the father of functional medicine and founder of Big Bold Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of how doctors are taking charge in the environmental movement, plus: - How to strengthen the planet's immune system (~05:56) - The connection between COVID & climate change (~08:37) - Why our climate crisis is now a health crisis (~12:11) - How environmental action shows up in doctors' offices (~17:39) - Why fake meat is a stepping stone, not the end goal (~21:55) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on how doctors are treating the planet. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland. - Candace Pert, Ph.D.'s book, Molecules Of Emotion. - Read about Hans Selye's code of altruistic egoism. - Big Bold Health. - Big Bold Health's recipe page. - Bland's podcast, Big Bold Immunity. Enjoy this episode sponsored by sonos! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

When Robert (Bob) Rountree finished his residency, he spent a week with Jeff Bland, Leo Galland, and Sidney Baker studying their ideas.  Functional medicine grew on him as a different take on the science; one looking at the whole systems biology and context beyond isolated symptoms and events. In today's episode, Bob shares what he's learned along the way and we reflect on the role genetic testing should have in our daily practice. Topics discussed in this episode: Bob's background and beginnings in functional medicine. How the science of functional medicine is a different take on the science.  What he learned from his path through Medical School. Advice to practitioners who are beginning their journey. How to make a living as a functional medicine practitioner. An overview of the state of molecular biology and epigenetics. The role AI and machine learning will have on genetic testing. How genetic testing can be a clinical tool instead of a simple data collection exercise. What we can do to help change gene expression.

Jeff and Greg talk about healthy snacks and how to use financing and leasing options to pay for transformational IT projects.

Dr. Frank Lipman is worldwide recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and functional medicine (or what he calls “good medicine”). He grew up in South Africa during the Apartheid where he received his initial medical training and later in 1984, he emigrated to the US. He is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, the Chief Medical Officer at The Well, a sought-after international speaker, and the best-selling author of seven books including 'Better Sleep, Better You', 'The New Rules of Aging Well', 'How to Be Well', 'The New Health Rules', 'Young & Slim for Life', 'Revive', and 'Total Renewal'.  Dr. Lipman has guided and helped thousands of patients to recover and improve their health. In today's episode, he shares what he has learned along the way, on this inspirational and almost 40-year journey in the world of functional medicine.  Topics discussed in this episode: Frank's origins and how began his journey in functional medicine How meeting Dr. Jeff Bland was a tremendous motivator to push his career forward The concept of Good Medicine Why personalized medicine is the future of medicine The role of genetics tests in everyday practice What skills and personality traits patients expect doctors to have Why doctors should pay more attention to the concept of user experience The digitization of medicine: how medicine is moving out from the doctors' office.

Dr. Jeff Bland was one of the earliest authorities to write about nutrition and genetics. Bland was writing on the topic years before the first draft of the human genome sequence was released. He is worldwide acknowledged as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).  Jeff is the author of best-selling books and over 120 peer-reviewed research publications. He speaks extensively, and his unique and engaging style makes him popular with both professional and consumer audiences. Dr. Bland's latest project is Big Bold Health, where he's on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature's greatest innovations—the immune system.  Topics discussed in this episode: Jeff's beginnings and his out-of-the-box thinking that led him to start the functional medicine movement How PLMI incubates ideas that refresh IFM 3 Ways that the outside world directly interfaces with our body and inside functions What makes the functional medicine practitioner community so unique Advice for practitioners to get their message out into the open  How genes allow us to explore the potential greatness within every human being The goodness of genes and how they can free us out from ethnic bias and race How disease categories and labels can create separation and lack of understanding

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 UqoraIt 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. 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.If you're looking for a new, effective way to tackle UTIs, I highly recommend checking out Uqora. Right now they're offering Doctor's Farmacy listeners 20% off when you go to uqora.com/doctor.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcast, Host Sam Balooch and Co-Host Lori Graham speak with internationally-recognized teacher, author, scientist, speaker and artist, Dr. Deanna Minich, PH.D. SHOW NOTES In this podcast, Deanna Minich: Informs us of her upcoming speaking engagement with Congress on her Rainbow Diet 7/23/2020Touches upon her expertise in academia, nutrition, and functional medicineProvides information about her research on fatty acid metabolism and carotenoidsDiscusses her passion: Teaching whole person approachShares how her mom impacted her becoming who she is todayGives us a description of her many earlier expression in nutrition, but met Dr. Jeff Bland who is considered the father of Functional MedicineDiscusses how we are entering into the space of wellness through exercise, sleep, nutrition; one affects the other; choose the one you have the motivation to addressExplains color of rainbow and alignment with ChakrasExplains her support of assessment; science is the big sister or brother of spiritualityWebsite: https://www.deannaminich.com/

ToddCast Vol. XXVIII: COVID times are accelerating the health care paradigm, and the leading thinker on functional medicine and personalized nutrition is leading the charge. Immune boosting is so 20th century. Think immune rejuvenation. Think training your immune system like you would build muscle for fitness. Think of categorizing your immune function into immunity personalities. Insider senior editor Todd Runestad rethinks the future of nutrition with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and president of Big Bold Health. They discuss: The five categories of one's immune system personality—angry, confused, sensitive, withdrawn and balanced—and nutrients that support each one. Bland's serendipitous journey of discovery of the next great superfood (and crop for carbon times), Himalayan tartary buckwheat. What the future of health care and functional medicine looks like in 2050.

This week on The Living Experiment we have an extraordinary guest, functional medicine pioneer Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Dr. Bland is something of an international legend in functional medicine circles. A preeminent scientist dedicated to systems thinking, and a thought leader intent on transforming health care as we know it. Dr. Bland is a former biochemistry professor who once served as director of nutritional research at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine. He worked directly with Pauling, a two-time Nobel laureate, and considers him a mentor. Dr. Bland is also the principal author of more than 120 peer-reviewed research papers on nutritional biochemistry and medicine. So, Jeff is a serious scientist, but he's also a profoundly caring human being, once who's concerned about the health of real people and the fate of medical practitioners. That's just part of what led him to help create the Institute for Functional Medicine, and more recently the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. It's also what led him to write six books for the lay public, including his latest (and one of Pilar's personal favorites) — The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life. Bland's latest venture is Big Bold Health, and we talk about that project, among others, as we cover everything from new thinking about genomics and personalized medicine to chronic disease reversal and the importance of taking charge of your own health. We wrap up with some experiments to help you begin more boldly owning your own health in ways that work for you. If you want to watch the video of this interview and see   Dr. Bland interview Pilar for the Big Bold Health podcast, both videos are linked in the show notes on The Living Experiment website. Get full show notes and resources at http://livingexperiment.com/functional-medicine-2/

One of the biggest buzz words being thrown around during this time of uncertainty is “immune function.” People are suddenly interested in how to support their immune systems and how the coronavirus can hijack the immune system to create a potentially-deadly cytokine storm. So, on today’s podcast, we dive deep into the immune system to ultimately answer the question: What exactly is the immune system?On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks with the father of Functional Medicine, Jeff Bland PhD. Dr. Bland is the Founder and President of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and is an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry.Dr. Bland has authored five books on nutritional medicine for the healthcare professional and six books on nutrition and health for the general public including The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life. He is also the principal author of over 120 peer-reviewed research papers on nutritional biochemistry and medicine.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bland discuss the importance of gut health for overall immune function. We know that being over a certain age can increase the risk for contracting or experiencing complications from COVID-19; we also know that gut health is essential in rejuvenating your immune system and that this is something people of all ages can work on. They also cover how vital your nutritional status is and compare it to a rainforest—the more diversity, the more stability—and how now, more than ever, is the time to focus on eating whole, real foods and not food-like substances.To read Dr. Bland’s article, “Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic”, click here. You can visit Dr. Jeff Bland's personal website or the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute here. Be sure to follow Dr. Jeff Bland on Instagram here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly sat down with Dr. Jeff Bland. He has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known as the father of functional medicine for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Dr. Bland got into functional medicine What root-cause medicine means The 4 quadrants of function The link between functional medicine and network biology/systems biology Educational resources for understanding functional medicine Connect With Dr. Jeff Bland Check out his website (https://jeffreybland.com/) Check out his website (http://plminstitute.org/) Connect on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeffreyblandphd/) Visit his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drjeffreybland/)   Collect Your Dry Farm Wines Gift: www.dryfarmwines.com/cynthiathurlow   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website   Connect with Dr. Kelly Donahue Follow on Twitter Check out Kelly’s website   About Everyday Wellness Podcast Everyday Wellness is not just another health podcast. Your co-hosts, Cynthia Thurlow (nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist) and Dr. Kelly Donahue (clinical health psychologist and nutritional therapy consultant) have over 25 years of combined experience in medicine, psychology, and wellness. Our mission is to bring you the best, science-backed yet practical information to improve your physical and mental wellness every day. We are busy mompreneurs and know how important your time is. We have designed this podcast to be short in time and big on impact. We interview a variety of guests in the field of health and wellness, and we discuss important issues and provide practical strategies that you can use in your real life.

Description: What if the “right” thing isn’t the right thing for you? In Episode 21 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Lihi Segal of DayTwo talks with Dr. Jeff Bland and James Maskell about how you can harness the link between your gut and glycemic control and why personalizing nutrition could be the key to unlocking your health potential! Show Notes: Want to learn more about DayTwo’s food as medicine blood sugar approach? Check it out here: www.daytwo.com

What the func is Functional Medicine? First, “Father of Functional Medicine” Dr. Jeff Bland tells our hosts Laura & Clayton why FM is so much more than your typical “a pill for an ill” healthcare. Then Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Laura’s mom (and founder of The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy) gives us the perfect FM metaphor. We talk to Clayton’s mom, too, who just wants to know when he’s coming to visit. On WHAT THE HEALTH: celery juicing! What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

There may not be a roadmap for being healthy in an unhealthy world, but Pilar Gerasimo is deviating from the norm to create a pathway to healthy living. In Episode 19 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Pilar and Dr. Jeff Bland discuss the big, bold, revolutionary path to living a happy and healthy life for the long haul. It’s a rebel cause that requires exploring uncharted territory—are you ready to join the revolution? Show notes: Be sure to check out Pilar’s Healthy Deviant website and her 2020 book release: https://www.thehealthydeviant.com/

Personal stories have power. They can be inspirational, motivational, and even transformational. Dr. Jeff Bland and Christie Clark are siblings, baby boomers, great friends, and occasional rivals (at least when windsurfing is involved…). They also share a lifelong interest in all things health. Listen in as Jeff and Christie discuss food, fitness, health tech, and their fearless outlook on aging. Hello 70! It’s going to be a GREAT decade.

Jeff Bland joins JJ today as they discuss the difference between disease care and health care. They discuss what today’s healthcare industry is good at, as well as the challenges that exist. Jeff talks about Big Bold Health and what his message is all about. They will also discuss ways to implement healthy lifestyle choices with the goal of you being in the best possible health for you. Jeff Bland founded the Institute for Functional Medicine and hosts the Big Bold Health Podcast.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Jeff’s free downloadable 30-Day Food Plan by going to jjvirgin.com/bigboldhealth.   Main Points From Today’s Episode There is a difference between disease care and health care. Disease care is best for injury and trauma. Health care is hugely personal. A health plan must be customized to each individual. Health is much more than the absence of disease. It’s about living in a way that allows you to do the things you want.   Episode Play-By-Play [4:50] How Dr. Jeff Bland transitioned from being a professor of biochemistry to being the Father of Functional Medicine [8:35] What is Big Bold Health? [10:40] What is the difference between disease care and health care? [11:27] The term “prevention” is a ripoff, it’s hard to quantify it without actually getting sick or diseased or injured. [12:30] People need something concrete that they can feel and sense. [13:20] It’s hard to birth a health care system out of this type of system. [14:00] We need to really define this term, so we can objectify it as minutely as we do the term disease. [15:30] Health is much more than the absence of disease. It’s about living in a way that allows you to do these things. [16:50] Four aspects of function [18:30] Health is for the individual. It’s personal to each person. So, to improve health for each person, we need to remove this factor. [24:00] Disease care has its appropriate place, for things like injury or disease. Health care needs to be given as much focus for these types of issues for things we can self-correct. [24:55] What you can measure and monitor, you can improve. [25:35] When the human genome was defined, a lot of pharma people felt disillusioned by this. [26:11] The way our genes express themselves in our lives is hugely variable, based on this factor. [29:30] Discussion of Dr. Jeff’s Mediterr-Asian inspired food plan that includes a free download (see above.)   Action Steps: Imagine what amazing health looks like for you personally. Create a detailed vision of where you want to be.     Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Institute for Functional Medicine Big Bold Health Disease Delusion

Big Bold Health is looking ahead to the future—and so are thought leaders Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene. Listen in as they wrap up an epic discussion about the wellness revolution and its global impact on personal health. What comes next? It’s a question Jeff and Doug already ask themselves, and it’s one they hope you will be inspired to explore in your own life.

Our leadership masterclass featuring Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene continues! Part 2 focuses on a spectrum of concepts that powered growth of the natural products movement—things like cooperation, team building, mentorship, social purpose, and cross-cultural experiences. Doug spent hundreds of nights on couches. Jeff racked up six million air miles. Would they do it all again? In a heartbeat. Listen now to hear their stories, insights, and suggestions for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Back in the 1970s, no one was taking any bets on the potential success of an industry built on inspiration, good intentions, and the concept of bringing health to the individual. Nevertheless, a small and undaunted group of innovative thinkers found themselves forming a natural products network that started with friendship, strengthened with determination, and ultimately sparked a global movement. Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene, founder of New Hope Natural Media, look back on the humble origins of the high-impact industry they helped to seed, nurture, and grow.

In this episode, James Maskell nails it when he says that the 20th century was about creating rules for everyone to live by. One example: dietary guidelines. Jeff Bland watched the rule-making unfold. As a nutrition expert, he saw flawed logic from the start in the one-size-fits all philosophy. Ready to break free from outdated thinking? Self-ownership of your metabolism—what a concept! This discussion is packed with facts, insights, and tips for how to get started.

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If you’ve listened to my podcasts, you surely know that I love what I do. And my podcast with Dr. Stephen Sinatra is no exception. One of my most inspiring conversations to date, Dr. Sinatra is, as you know, a pioneer in the field of integrative cardiology. Hear about his remarkable, very early transition to integrative cardiology, including pivotal encounters with patients and scientists that shaped his thinking; his gutsy, hospital grand rounds presentations on the use of CoQ10 for heart failure patients, and the story of my mom working as a cardiac nurse with him during his fellowship. While Sinatra doesn’t maintain an active medical practice anymore, he still goes into his office often “to see how my former heart failure patients are doing. I don’t charge them. I just want to check in” He talked about a 9 year old boy he saw with florid heart failure. That boy is 32 years old now, and doing great. He was involved in designing the treatment plan for the now oldest-living person with tetralogy of Fallot. What did he prescribe? The “fearsome foursome”: CoQ10, magnesium, ribose and carnitine. At 73 years old, the first heart failure patient he prescribed CoQ10 to (10mg TID!) is alive and well. We move through loads of research on nutrients (yes, we discussed K2) diets, fats and what we need to be doing for ourselves, our families and our patients. Update: Dr. Sinatra and I spent a chuck of time on the famous PREDIMED study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2013. PREDIMED garnered much attention by validating the use of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or mixed nuts for reducing incidence of cardiovascular disease in persons at high risk. Interestingly, the day we recorded, news broke that the PREDIMED was retracted. However, the study authors re-published the PREDIMED in NEJM June, 2018 with compromising data omitted. The findings remained similar to the original PREDIMED. Listen to Dr. Jeff Bland discuss the details.

David sits down to talk with Jeff Bland, an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field and the Founder and President of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. David and Jeff discuss functional medicine and how this approach works in treating and preventing chronic disease.

Evelyne Lambrecht from elevateyourenergy.com interviews Dr. Kristi Hughes, faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Kristi answers: - what is functional medicine? - how is it different from integrative medicine? - why you may want to consider a functional medicine provider? - how to find a functional medicine provider? - what is the evidence for functional medicine?  - is functional medicine affordable?

JEFFREY S. BLAND, PhD, FACN, CNS, is an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field. He co-founded of the Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991 and is known to many as the “father of functional medicine.” Over the past 35 years, Dr. Bland has traveled more than six million miles teaching more than 100,000 health care practitioners in the USA, Canada, and 50 other countries about functional medicine.

[Originally published on May 5th, 2014] Jeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of the both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry. With his wife, Susan, Dr. Bland founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, a nonprofit organization focused on educating healthcare practitioners on effective approaches to treating and preventing chronic disease. Dr. Bland has authored five books on nutritional medicine for the healthcare professional and six books on nutrition and health for the general public including the newly released The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life (HarperWave, 2014). You're considered the father of functional medicine. How did you actually get into the subject? I appreciate that you've bridged the gap between researcher and doctor. It seems like if you want to ask “why?” you shouldn't be a doctor, you should be a researcher. That's how we are trained in medical school. How can you explain that disconnect? Do you feel that the term “functional medicine” has caught on? Is it where you expected it to be? In your newest book, The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Cause of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, Happier Life, you discuss the fact that we've come so far with medical technology, but there has also been an increase in the number of chronic diseases. How is it possible that we've made all these advances, yet we seem to be a sicker population than ever? You mention in the book seven core physiological processes that affect every organ, and that's really the heart of what's making everyone so sick. Can you give us some detail on each of those? We have 25,000 genes and 3,000,000 SNPs. This seems to be the core of what you're talking about here: there are these 7 physiological influences, but it's their influences on these various SNPs, is that correct? How did we get the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of certain nutrients? Do we really all need the same amount? How do you think we as a society are going to go forward? How do we mesh the world of functional medicine with that of RDAs and nutritional facts? How about lab testing? How will conventional lab testing become more functional and individualized in the future? What are five changes that you would make to our existing healthcare model to ensure that it becomes a more functional and holistic healthcare model? How does our lifestyle here in the United States contribute to a sick society? What do you eat in a typical day? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Jeff Bland Website: www.PLMInstitute.org, www.JeffreyBland.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffreyblandphd

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