19 Nov 2025
1h 48m

The Future of Medicine Is Energy: Dr. Martin Picard Explains

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The Dr. Hyman Show

In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, Dr. Hyman interviews Dr. Martin Picard, a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University, about the role of mitochondria in health and disease. They discuss the importance of energy in the body, the limitations of current medical thinking, and the concept of the energy resistance principle. They explore how various factors like stress, toxins, and diet affect mitochondrial function and overall health, and they touch on potential therapeutic interventions, including lifestyle changes, supplements, and emerging clinical applications. The conversation emphasizes a shift from a disease-centric to a health-centric model of medicine, focusing on restoring function and supporting the body's innate healing capabilities.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction to Mitochondrial Energy

Part 2: Energy Dynamics and Disease

Part 3: Practical Applications and Future Outlook

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