This month's featured podcast episode takes a bit of a different slant to talking about our country's healthcare issues...
I don't often share a lot of political stuff here, except when I feel something is extremely important to address. In this case, we're talking about the three biggest issues facing our country, and as they discuss on the podcast, so many of these issues go back to one specific root cause: FOOD.
That's right: the root of our struggles with social and economic inequality, as well as, of course, our nation's health, is actually related to the foods we consume (or can afford and have access to).
To find out more about why this is the case - as well as what one presidential candidate is planning to do about it - check out the eye-opening episode below.
I don't often share a lot of political stuff here, except when I feel something is extremely important to address. In this case, we're talking about the three biggest issues facing our country, and as they discuss on the podcast, so many of these issues go back to one specific root cause: FOOD.
That's right: the root of our struggles with social and economic inequality, as well as, of course, our nation's health, is actually related to the foods we consume (or can afford and have access to).
To find out more about why this is the case - as well as what one presidential candidate is planning to do about it - check out the eye-opening episode below.
In today's installment of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dr. Mark Hyman and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delve into the escalating health challenges facing Americans, extending far beyond physical and mental well-being to impact numerous facets of our society.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is an activist and independent candidate for the presidency in 2024, renowned for his dedication to environmental and health advocacy. He boasts a distinguished career as the founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Children’s Health Defense. His extensive legal battles against corporate giants like Monsanto underscore his commitment to combating chronic diseases and toxic exposures. As a presidential hopeful, he pledges to revive the middle class, combat corporate influence, and prioritize public health and environmental sustainability.
The conversation begins by dissecting the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods on American health, contributing significantly to obesity, chronic illnesses, and mental health crises. They also explore the pervasive influence of industries like Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, which manipulate policies and institutions to perpetuate unhealthy practices, hindering efforts to address the root causes of the widespread chronic health problems facing our country today.
Tackling this multifaceted health crisis demands a comprehensive strategy, encompassing initiatives to enhance access to nutritious foods, incentivize preventive healthcare, reform agriculture, and hold corporations accountable for promoting harmful products.
Robert also shares insights on reducing healthcare expenditures and enhancing nationwide health outcomes, while underscoring the importance of addressing mental health concerns through holistic approaches that integrate social and environmental factors.
Watch below as they discuss:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is an activist and independent candidate for the presidency in 2024, renowned for his dedication to environmental and health advocacy. He boasts a distinguished career as the founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Children’s Health Defense. His extensive legal battles against corporate giants like Monsanto underscore his commitment to combating chronic diseases and toxic exposures. As a presidential hopeful, he pledges to revive the middle class, combat corporate influence, and prioritize public health and environmental sustainability.
The conversation begins by dissecting the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods on American health, contributing significantly to obesity, chronic illnesses, and mental health crises. They also explore the pervasive influence of industries like Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, which manipulate policies and institutions to perpetuate unhealthy practices, hindering efforts to address the root causes of the widespread chronic health problems facing our country today.
Tackling this multifaceted health crisis demands a comprehensive strategy, encompassing initiatives to enhance access to nutritious foods, incentivize preventive healthcare, reform agriculture, and hold corporations accountable for promoting harmful products.
Robert also shares insights on reducing healthcare expenditures and enhancing nationwide health outcomes, while underscoring the importance of addressing mental health concerns through holistic approaches that integrate social and environmental factors.
Watch below as they discuss:
- The state of health in America (5:41)
- One of the main reasons RFK Jr. is running for president (8:39)
- The beginning of the autism epidemic (12:38)
- Addressing harms caused by ultra-processed food (15:03)
- Eliminating corporate culture in government agencies (33:05)
- America’s disproportionate deaths from COVID-19 (42:10)
- How America’s health status is affecting our national security (44:34)
- Solving the mental health crisis (47:41)
- Food and drug TV marketing (56:14)
- Bobby’s thinking about fitness for himself and America (1:03:39)
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I was not even aware of Kennedy's run for president, but after watching this, I will be doing more research on him and his policies. With as crazy as I think this election season is going to get, having a common-sense candidate like this who is actually willing to tackle the tricky topic of health is a breath of fresh air in my book!
To your health,
Rose.
Source: https://drhyman.com/blog/2024/01/24/podcast-ep844/
To your health,
Rose.
Source: https://drhyman.com/blog/2024/01/24/podcast-ep844/
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