Mark Hyman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Hyman.

Mark Hyman is a renowned American physician and New York Times bestselling author, specializing in functional medicine and wellness. With over three decades of experience in the medical field, he has emerged as a prominent figure in the alternative healthcare space. Dr. Hyman completed his medical degree from Cornell University's School of Medicine and went on to pursue postgraduate training at the University of California, San Francisco.

As the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, Dr. Hyman has been instrumental in transforming healthcare by advocating for a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on addressing the root causes of diseases, rather than merely treating symptoms. He is considered a pioneer in the field of functional medicine, which combines principles of modern science with a patient-centered approach.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hyman is a passionate educator and author. He has written numerous bestselling books, including "The UltraMind Solution," "The Blood Sugar Solution," and "Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?" His books challenge conventional medical practices and provide evidence-based guidance on nutrition, health, and overall well-being.

Through his books, television appearances, and various public speaking engagements, Dr. Hyman has gained a significant following, inspiring millions of individuals to take charge of their health and make informed decisions. His work has put him at the forefront of the movement to revolutionize healthcare, emphasizing the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and reversing chronic diseases.

Don't get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciati

Don't get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity.

Lifestyle change and changes in diet work faster, better and

Lifestyle change and changes in diet work faster, better and more cheaply than any medication and are as effective or more effective than gastric bypass without any side effects or long-term complications.

While weight loss is important, what's more important is the

While weight loss is important, what's more important is the quality of food you put in your body - food is information that quickly changes your metabolism and genes.

The best advice is to avoid foods with health claims on the

The best advice is to avoid foods with health claims on the label, or better yet avoid foods with labels in the first place.

Part of my training was learning how to refer patients to ca

Part of my training was learning how to refer patients to cardiologists for heart problems, gastroenterologists for stomach issues, and rheumatologists for joint pain. Given that most physicians were trained this way, it's no wonder that the average Medicare patient has six doctors and is on five different medications.

If you go and talk to most people, they mean well but they d

If you go and talk to most people, they mean well but they don't have much of a breadth on education, of knowledge of understanding what the real issues are and therefore they listen to pundits on television who tell them what they are supposed to think and they keep repeating that until pretty soon they say, 'Oh, well that must be true.'

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I have experienced some amazing food! Yet when I think about

I have experienced some amazing food! Yet when I think about the most luxurious and exquisite meals I have had, visions of simple food made from a few natural ingredients are what most excite me.

In the 21st century our tastes buds, our brain chemistry, ou

In the 21st century our tastes buds, our brain chemistry, our biochemistry, our hormones and our kitchens have been hijacked by the food industry.

We need a grassroots movement and government policies and pr

We need a grassroots movement and government policies and programs to change the food landscape and the built environment to give our children a chance to have happy, healthy successful lives.

You can't exercise your way out of a bad diet.

You can't exercise your way out of a bad diet.

Most schools have only a microwave or deep fryer, hardly the

Most schools have only a microwave or deep fryer, hardly the tools needed to feed our children real, fresh food.

The power of community to create health is far greater than

The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital.

When it becomes a revolutionary act to eat real food, we are

When it becomes a revolutionary act to eat real food, we are in trouble.

I don't need the fillers, additives, excessive amounts of su

I don't need the fillers, additives, excessive amounts of sugars, fats, salts and other measures taken to taint the natural goodness of real food.