Defiant Health Radio with Dr. William Davis

The Loss of Empathy (and how you can bring it back)

August 01, 2021 William Davis, MD Episode 6
Defiant Health Radio with Dr. William Davis
The Loss of Empathy (and how you can bring it back)
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Show Notes

People of the 21st century have lost empathy, as well as experiencing more social isolation, divorce, and suicide than prior decades--but why?

Psychologists talk about lack of community, the dissolution of traditional families, over-reliance on technology, all of which are undoubtedly important contributors. But could there be a physical factor that could contribute to these social phenomena? And, if so, can it be remedied? 

I talk about how modern humans have lost a crucial microbial species from our intestinal microbiomes that, when replaced, restores the hormone oxytocin, the hormone of love, empathy, social connection, and youthfulness.

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