Hey everyone! The August Ask Mark Anything is here and available exclusively to the Dr. Hyman+ Community. Over the past month, our team collected questions from the community and found the most popular topics to ask Dr. Hyman. Check out the video and resources below! Topics Discussed: What is the Functional Medicine approach to Parkinson's Disease? (00:52) What are the potential causes of bulging varicose veins? (11:38) Would probiotics or a product like gut food interfere with absorption of antibiotics for a sinus infection? (16:17) Psychological stress is said to cause immune suppression but also cause chronic inflammation. How can these seemingly opposite effects co-exist? (18:50) Is there a way to absorb more iron naturally without the use of supplements? Are there foods or supplements you should focus on to help with absorption? (23:38) If you are suffering from some neck and back pain, is there a recommend type of therapy? Are there any natural pain relievers that you have used if you do not want to use tylenol or advil? (26:56) Is it important to cook greens like chard or kale to get the most nutritional benefit out of them? (33:33) What are the best foods or supplements to have when you are recovering from surgery, specifically heart surgery?(35:34) Should warning labels for lead or cadmium in protein powders, powdered greens, or even Cacao powder be a reason to avoid items? Do the health benefits of these powdered products outweigh the risks? (38:08) ResourcesGut Food TB12 Have a question that wasn't answered? Submit your questions for future episodes of Ask Mark Anything made exclusively for the Dr. Hyman+ Community by clicking on the Ask Mark tab in the upper right corner of the Dr. Hyman+ page. Thanks for tuning in, until next time. -Dr. Hyman & Team Dr. Hyman+
