This short yet powerful read by Joseph Nguyen is packed with eye-opening insights on breaking free from anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking. Nguyen explores how our thoughts—not our circumstances—are the root of suffering and how overthinking creates a negative loop that disconnects us from intuition, creativity, and peace. Instead of fighting thoughts, he offers a simple but profound shift in perspective to cultivate clarity, abundance, and flow. It’s a quick but impactful read—and an excellent two-hour listen on Audible for a long walk or car ride. Check it out here.
I love sipping on matcha for the clean energy, elevated mood, and focus, but I know not everyone enjoys its grassy taste and preparation process. That’s why I’m excited about Smart Matcha Latte by Autonomy. Their organic matcha comes in convenient sachets with a blend of macadamia, vanilla, and brain-boosting functional mushrooms like lion's mane, with none of the added sugar and seed oils. It’s quick, creamy, and delicious, packed with antioxidants like EGCG, which helps fight inflammation and oxidative stress—key factors in aging and chronic disease. The steady energy boost keeps me going without disrupting my sleep, and they’re a great travel companion when quality matcha isn’t available. If you're looking for a clean and convenient matcha option, Autonomy is offering 20% off site-wide for my community. Click here and use the code MARK20 at checkout to grab yours.
Did you know that 47% of adults aren’t fully present in what they’re doing? In today’s world, distraction, loneliness, depression, and lack of purpose are eroding our well-being. However, according to neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, mindfulness can help rewire the brain to transform emotional health. In his TED Talk, Dr. Davidson shares four core pillars of a healthy mind and how to start using mindfulness to train your mind and improve your mental health.
Do you know one of the most overlooked threats to long-term health? The toxins you can’t see. They can silently accumulate in the body, causing inflammation, hormone disruption, and increasing chronic disease risk. That’s why Function Health, the company I co-founded, has expanded its biomarker testing—so members can go above and beyond the heavy metal testing included in their annual membership and can now test aluminum, arsenic, BPA, and PFAS levels anytime for an additional cost. This level of advanced testing is essential because toxins are everywhere: in plastics, water, your home, and even indoor and outdoor air. Learn more about our initiative here .
Creatine is one of the most well-researched, cost-effective, and safest supplements available. While it’s often associated with muscle performance, its benefits extend far beyond the gym. Found in meat, fish, and dairy, creatine is also naturally produced in the body, where it plays a critical role in energy production—especially in the brain. Emerging research suggests low brain creatine levels may be linked to neurological disorders, including depression, making it an emerging area of interest in mental health research. A recent study explored creatine’s potential as an adjunct therapy for depression. Researchers assigned 100 adults with mild to severe depression to either cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) + 5g of creatine monohydrate or CBT + placebo for eight weeks. While both groups improved, the creatine group saw significantly greater improvement .
Wishing you health and happiness,
Mark Hyman, MD
