Could a 4,000-year-old food hold the secret to a younger immune system? In this paradigm-shifting conversation, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with the "Father of Functional Medicine," Dr. Jeffrey Bland, to reveal the new science of "immuno-rejuvenation" and how specific foods can regulate our genes to fight inflammation and aging. Dr. Bland unpacks the four seminal contributions of functional medicine that are revolutionizing our approach to chronic disease: GI restoration, metabolic detoxification, mitochondrial resuscitation, and immuno-rejuvenation. He shares the forgotten history of how our gut health was linked to psychiatric illness over a century ago and explains how the plant compounds we eat—or don't eat—are a primary driver of chronic illness later in life. Discover the power of flavonoids, the colorful compounds in plants that act as powerful epigenetic modulators, controlling how our genes are expressed. Dr. Bland reveals the stunning results of a recent clinical trial where participants who consumed polyphenols from Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat saw a 47% reduction in their elevated immune age in just 90 days. This is a masterclass in the future of medicine. In this episode, you will learn about: The four pillars of functional medicine that are key to reversing chronic disease. How an imbalance in your gut microbiome can lead to systemic inflammation and even psychiatric issues. The body's natural detoxification systems and the foods that can enhance them. Mitochondrial resuscitation and how to recharge your cellular batteries for more energy. The new science of immuno-rejuvenation and how to make your immune system biologically younger. How plant compounds called flavonoids are essential nutrients that prevent chronic disease. The groundbreaking clinical study on Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat that reversed immune age. About Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Dr. Jeffrey Bland is an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field. He is the founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine and is known as the "Father of Functional Medicine." His work has helped to shape the way we view the role of nutrition in health and disease. Learn more about his work at Big Bold Health: https://bigboldhealth.com #FunctionalMedicine #Immunity #AntiAging Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-911 This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, BIOptimizers, Armra. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at https://RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month’s subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit https://PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit https://BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit https://TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.