Genetics, Obesity, Diabetes, And Risk Of COVID: A Functional Medicine Perspective with Dr. Ronesh Sinha

<p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://kettleandfire.com/hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kettle &amp; Fire</a>, <a href="https://beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beekeeper’s Naturals</a>, and <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/Hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive Market</a></p><br><p>Did you know that 63% of Covid-19 hospitalizations can be linked back to at least one of four pre-existing conditions, all of which are largely preventable through diet and lifestyle choices? Obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure are strongly linked to more severe Covid outcomes. These cardiometabolic diseases represented a different type of pandemic, long before Covid-19 hit. We can make incredible reductions to our risk of these health problems, and even reverse them, using the power of food. Even people with genetic predispositions can significantly reduce the risk of any of these diagnoses and the Covid consequences that can come with them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today on <em>The Doctor’s Farmacy</em>, I talk to Dr. Ronesh Sinha, author of <em>The South Asian Health Solution</em>. He is an internal medicine physician who runs a lifestyle clinic in Silicon Valley focused on reversing insulin resistance in ethnically diverse patients. He is also an expert in corporate wellness and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Silicon Valley Employer Forum, where he serves as a global adviser to shape health benefits for over 55 major Silicon Valley companies.&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode is brought to you by Kettle &amp; Fire, Beekeeper’s Naturals, and Thrive Market.</p><br><p>Right now, you can get 25% off Kettle &amp; Fire bone broth plus free shipping by using the code HYMAN at <a href="http://kettleandfire.com/hyman." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kettleandfire.com/hyman.</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Get 20% off your first Beekeeper’s Naturals order by visiting <a href="https://beekeepersnaturals.com/HYMAN" rel="noopener noreferrer" t