A Growing—and Problematic—Wellness Sentiment
Jonathan Stea explains how Dr. Mark Hyman contributes to a controversial view of mental health. Plus: latest wellness news & trends!
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A Growing—and Problematic—Wellness Sentiment
People often ask my opinion on some health “guru” or expert—Peter Attia, Huberman, David Sinclair … and, without fail, Dr. Mark Hyman.
Hyman is a famous physician, bestselling author, and “functional medicine” advocate who recently testified before Congress on national health issues within the U.S. food system. Like others who testified, Hyman is a big believer in “food is medicine,” a nice slogan but far from literal advice, particularly concerning one medical area.
