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What if your own body holds the secret to beating disease? And what if the key to unlocking that secret is on your plate? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with world-renowned physician and scientist Dr. William Li to uncover the new science of how your body can heal itself. Dr. Li, a Harvard-trained researcher, reveals the five powerful, natural defense systems that your body uses to fight everything from cancer and diabetes to heart disease and obesity. In this video, you will discover: Angiogenesis: How to control the growth of blood vessels that can feed cancer. Regeneration: How foods like dark chocolate and green tea can activate your stem cells to help you regenerate and heal. Microbiome: Why your gut bacteria are essential for your immune system and how to feed them with foods like pomegranates and nuts. DNA Protection: Simple ways to protect your genetic blueprint from daily damage, including eating kiwis and oranges. Immunity: How to balance your immune system to fight off invaders without causing harmful inflammation. Dr. Li explains that health is not just the absence of disease; it's the result of our body's defense systems working in harmony. This conversation will fundamentally change the way you look at your grocery store, transforming it from a place you get food to a pharmacy you use to create health. #EatToBeatDisease #FoodAsMedicine #DrWilliamLi #Health #Nutrition #Angiogenesis #StemCells #Microbiome #Immunity #DNA #FunctionalMedicine #DrMarkHyman #PreventDisease Get my top tips for optimal health and vitality: https://bit.ly/MarksPicks (0:00) Introduction to Dr. William Li and concept of food as medicine (1:15) Dr. Li's angiogenesis research and its relevance to health (2:28) Dr. Li's career evolution towards health creation (4:14) Founding of the Angiogenesis Foundation (5:28) Overview of health defense systems (7:04) Functional medicine and scientific discoveries in natural foods (8:53) The role of specific foods in disease prevention and treatment (10:39) The critical role of the microbiome in health and disease (17:00) Diet, microbiome, and immune system interplay (19:09) Plant-based nutrition and short-chain fatty acids (22:21) In-depth discussion on health defense systems (27:04) Stem cells and regeneration (30:39) Mediterranean diet's effects on stem cell health (33:27) The concept of food dosing (36:13) Unique health benefits of various foods (39:23) Significance and support of the microbiome (47:47) DNA protection and health (54:59) Diet balance for optimal health (57:08) Breeding influences on food quality (59:24) Food as information for the body (1:02:30) Plant-based defense mechanisms and food quality (1:06:08) Symbiotic relationship with plants and environmental impact (1:08:21) Boosting and balancing the immune system (1:13:19) Enhancing nutrient absorption (1:16:01) Potential of reimbursing food in healthcare (1:17:18) Shift towards health creation over disease treatment (1:18:27) Importance of nutrition education in medical training (1:20:16) Conclusion and book promotion