The Dr. Hyman Show

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Boham, Medical Director of the UltraWellness Center, to explore why breast cancer develops, the hidden factors that may influence your risk, and what you can do to be proactive about prevention—not just early detection.

Here's what we discuss in today's episode:

Why breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women

The overlooked factors that may influence breast cancer risk beyond genetics and family history

How your gut health, hormones, and environmental exposures may be connected to breast cancer

What women should know about hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer risk

The screenings, tests, and everyday habits that can help you take a more proactive approach to breast health

While we can't prevent every case of breast cancer, there are meaningful steps we can take to influence our health. Understanding your individual risk and addressing the factors within your control can help you make more informed decisions about prevention and long-term wellness.

Resources Mentioned

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (National Cancer Institute)

Dr. Boham's book, Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer

Visit Dr. Boham's website and access her free guide, 15 Tips to Decrease Your Risk of Breast Cancer: DrBoham.com

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Join the UltraWellness Center's upcoming UltraLearning Series webinar on Friday, October 23, at 12:00 PM ET.
Dr. Elizabeth Boham, MD, FMCP-M, MS, RD, and licensed nutritionist Carly Leusner, MS, CNS, LDN, will explore how inflammation, insulin resistance, gut and immune health, environmental exposures, and other factors may influence cancer risk.
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What if the fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and cravings you've accepted as normal are actually signs that something you're eating isn't working for your body? You may not realize how much your food is affecting you until you change it. In this episode, I break down why I created the 10-Day Detox, what happens inside your body when you remove common dietary triggers, and how just 10 days can reveal important clues about your health.

Here's what we discuss in today's episode:

Why you might feel tired, bloated, or foggy even when you think you're eating healthy

The surprising changes that can happen inside your body in just 10 days

Why the first few days of a dietary reset can be the hardest—and what happens next

The common foods that may be quietly contributing to inflammation, cravings, and metabolic dysfunction

What to eat during the 10-Day Detox and how to reintroduce foods afterward to identify your personal triggers

The goal isn't another restrictive diet or a quick fix for weight loss. It's to understand how food affects your body. When you start connecting what you eat with how you feel, you gain the information you need to make better decisions for your long-term health.

Resources Mentioned:

Explore my 10-Day Detox, including recipes and meal plan, group coaching, and a supportive community: https://10daydetox.com Start your detox anytime! Complete Program members can also join our next group detox in January 2027.

The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman

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A normal mammogram can bring a real sense of relief. But when it comes to understanding your breast cancer risk, what else should you know?

Today, I’m joined by OB/GYN and SHE MD podcast co-host Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi. Helping women get answers about their health has been central to her work for decades. Yet when she faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, she experienced the same dismissal so many of her patients had described.

You’ll learn:

How to understand your breast cancer risk, even without a family history

What to ask about your breast density and screening options

Why irregular cycles, acne, and weight changes may be connected

Why painful periods shouldn’t be something you simply learn to live with

How to approach hormone replacement therapy with your personal risks and needs in mind

Dr. Aliabadi made a point that really stayed with me. Understanding your health is part of advocating for yourself. You don’t need to have every answer. But knowing what to ask and having a doctor who listens to what you’re experiencing can help you make more informed decisions about your care.

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(0:00) Dense Breasts and Missed Cancers

(3:02) Breast Cancer Risk and Dismissal

(8:41) Thaïs Aliabadi’s Diagnosis Story

(14:08) Mammograms, Density, and Better Screening

(20:58) Genetic Testing and Polygenic Risk

(24:17) Metabolic Health and Cancer Risk

(30:01) Dismissed Women and Pelvic Ultrasound

(35:32) PMOS, Insulin Resistance, and Inflammation

(48:08) Lowering Risk Through Lifestyle

(53:48) Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer

(59:03) PMDD, Dismissal, and Women’s Health

Early in my career, I noticed that patients’ skin often improved as we addressed their nutrition and gut health. That changed how I approached skin concerns and taught me to look beneath the surface for contributing factors.

Today, I’m joined by triple board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano, co-author of The Holistic Psoriasis Management and Nutrition Guide and an advocate for Timeline’s approach to skin health. Together, we explore what your skin can reveal about your overall health and how that understanding can help you make more informed choices about caring for it.

You’ll learn:

How damaged mitochondria contribute to skin aging, and how urolithin A may support healthier skin through mitochondrial renewal

How your gut health, hormones, and insulin resistance may be contributing to recurring acne and other skin concerns

How menopause changes your skin, and what to consider if it becomes drier, thinner, or less resilient

How strength training may benefit your skin alongside your muscles

Which skincare basics to prioritize before investing in newer treatments and supplements

Like most people, I care about how my skin looks, but I also want to understand what helps it stay healthy and resilient. That’s how I approach aging more broadly: learning what my body needs and making those choices part of everyday life.

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Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link

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0:00 Strength training, skin thickness, and Sponsor: Timeline

1:46 Sunlighten infrared sauna, SIGNAL awards, and integrative dermatology from the inside out

5:53 Transition from conventional to holistic dermatology

9:29 Beyond the skin: diet, sleep, stress, hormones, and environment

10:14 Gut health, insulin resistance, and chronic skin disease drivers

12:23 Testing for SIBO, H. pylori, hormones, and gluten sensitivity

14:23 Sugar, dairy, environmental toxins, stress, caffeine, and inflammation as acne triggers

18:54 Functional treatment case: acne and psoriasis improvement

20:24 Comprehensive psoriasis workup and hidden drivers

22:16 Challenges in nutrition and lifestyle research; clinical observation

23:08 Healthy skin diet: Mediterranean eating, protein, fats, fiber, polyphenols, and processed foods

24:26 Elimination diets and foundational nutrients for skin health

27:50 The impact of hormones on skin health and aging

31:57 Functional medicine case studies: psoriasis, arthritis, and gut-focused treatment

36:25 Skin aging: effects of nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, and topical care

39:52 Alcohol, oxidative stress, and collagen breakdown in aging

41:00 Collagen supplements and UV radiation impact on skin

46:00 Supporting skin mitochondria: mitophagy, sleep, stress, exercise, and supplements

49:52 Urolithin A, polyphenols, carotenoids, and Sponsor: Timeline, Biooptimizers, Peak

54:52 Reversing skin aging and the role of strength training

57:42 Sun protection strategies for skin longevity

59:11 Melanoma risk, sun exposure patterns, and vitamin D

1:00:26 Major drivers of skin aging: sun, smoking, sugar, sleep, stress, exercise, pollution

1:02:26 Retinoids, vitamin C, and advanced therapies for skin repair

1:08:45 Dr. Mamina’s skincare routine and ingredient safety

1:14:55 Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens and rapid-fire takeaways

1:17:28 Where to find Dr. Mamina and learn about DermClick

1:18:15 Dr. Hyman’s new book, health lessons, and daily self-care

1:19:43 Supporting the show, following Dr. Hyman, and podcast disclaimer

1:20:21 Finding practitioners, Ultra Wellness Center, and closing thanks

Why do some people catch every cold going around while others rarely get sick? Your immune system isn’t something you simply “boost” with one supplement—it’s shaped every day by your sleep, diet, stress, gut health, nutrient status, and metabolic health. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my producers, Emma, to break down what actually helps you build a more resilient immune system before cold and flu season hits.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s episode:

Why some people get sick constantly while others seem far more resilient

What actually weakens your immune system long before symptoms show up

What I personally do at the first sign of a cold or flu

The most important habits and nutrients for supporting immune function through the winter

You don’t need a complicated immune protocol. The goal is to strengthen the systems that help your body respond well when you’re exposed—so you’re less fragile when cold and flu season arrives.

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(0:00) Preparing for cold and flu season: diet, nutrients, sleep, stress, and gut health

(2:07) Building immune resilience: whole foods, sleep, stress management, and nutrient checks

(3:03) Key nutrients and remedies: vitamin D, herbal formulas, mushrooms, colostrum, and hygiene

(5:18) Understanding the immune system, resilience, and why some people rarely get sick

(9:33) Metabolic health, sugar, insulin resistance, and their impact on immunity

(11:56) Immune-supportive grocery shopping and important supplements

(16:26) Sleep, stress, exercise, and protocols for when symptoms start

(21:59) Vaccines and Dr. Hyman’s perspective on flu shots

(24:12) Sleep, vitamin D, and myths like "starve a fever"