AMA 6: Endometriosis, Parasites, Optimal Kidney Health, Atrial Fibrillation, and Sweating

Hi everyone! The July 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. Topics Discussed: What is endometriosis and what can cause it? What approach would you take to help a woman suffering from it? (00:34) Can Functional Medicine help someone who has irregular heartbeats and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation? (07:53) How important is it to sweat? Is it bad if you sweat too much or if you don’t sweat easily? (16:26) Can using a sauna help with sweating and how often or long do you recommend using one if you are able to? (23:22) Who should get their telomeres tested and is it necessary? Are there any reputable labs to get these tests? (24:11) Is there anything you can do to boost your immune system and white blood cell count? (27:56) Is there any approach for dominant inherited conditions, like Down’s syndrome or cystic fibrosis - is there any role for Functional Medicine in those? (30:17) What is the best way to achieve optimal kidney health and is it possible to reverse chronic kidney disease through diet and lifestyle? (38:09) Can you please explain why some people are resistant to weight loss? What is Leptin Resistance and how does it relate to weight loss? (44:49) Can Functional Medicine help someone with COPD? (52:44) What is the approach to finding out if you have parasites, and if you do have them, what would be the next course of action? (55:00)