Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author of the book Brain Wash. He has a special interest in helping patients understand their decisions and behavior as it relates to improving their health. Understanding unconscious habits and how the brain processes our environment is pivotal when it comes to helping patients and guiding their treatment – especially as many of us are making New Year’s resolutions.

In today’s episode, Dr. Perlmutter explains the ‘why’ behind our unhealthy decision-making and offers some strategies to change our behavior.

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:40 Meet Dr. Perlmutter and learn about his focus on the brain
6:40 Prioritizing what’s good for us – knowledge, willpower, and blame
10:40 Freedom of choice and unconscious habits
15:30 Breaking the cycle of bad habits for the New Year
18:55 The effect of social media and news distractions
22:30 Protecting our brain – Brain Wash
27:45 The immune system beyond infectious disease
32:25 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness

The Modern Brain - Psychology Today

drperlmutter.com

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Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author of the book Brain Wash. He has a special interest in helping patients understand their decisions and behavior as it relates to improving their health. Understanding unconscious habits and how the brain processes our environment is pivotal when it comes to helping patients and guiding their treatment &ndash; especially as many of us are making New Year&rsquo;s resolutions.
In today&rsquo;s episode, Dr. Perlmutter explains the &lsquo;why&rsquo; behind our unhealthy decision-making and offers some strategies to change our behavior.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:40 Meet Dr. Perlmutter and learn about his focus on the brain</li>
<li>6:40 Prioritizing what&rsquo;s good for us &ndash; knowledge, willpower, and blame</li>
<li>10:40 Freedom of choice and unconscious habits</li>
<li>15:30 Breaking the cycle of bad habits for the New Year</li>
<li>18:55 The effect of social media and news distractions</li>
<li>22:30 Protecting our brain &ndash; Brain Wash</li>
<li>27:45 The immune system beyond infectious disease</li>
<li>32:25 The Fireball</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Wash-Thinking-Relationships-Happiness-ebook/dp/B07RKW2PPH">Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness</a>
<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain">The Modern Brain - Psychology Today</a>
<a href="https://www.drperlmutter.com/austin-perlmutter-bio/">drperlmutter.com</a>
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Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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