A diagnosis like “depression” isn’t the cause, it’s just a label for symptoms. Functional medicine looks deeper to find the real reasons behind low mood, fatigue, and brain inflammation. | Mark Hyman, MD

Numerous things can contribute to cancer. Studies show diet, exercise, thoughts, feelings, and environmental toxins all influence the initiation, growth, and progression of cancer.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If a nutrient-poor diet full of sugar, lack of exercise, chronic stress, persistent pollutants, and heavy metals can cause cancer, could it be that a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet, physical activity, changing thoughts and reactions to stress, and detoxification might treat the garden in which cancer grows?⁣⁣ ⁣

The transition from wellness to illness doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a slow, silent progression. Most doctors only catch problems once they’ve already taken hold. | Mark Hyman, MD