Supplements

Leyla Weighs In: Essential Minerals Cont’d
August 9, 2019
A primer on essential minerals and challenges in their supplementation - Part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Twitching
August 7, 2019
Help! After rounds of antibiotics and a subsequent yeast infection, my son is now plagued by skin lesions and boils; My calf has been twitching for one solid week! When will it stop?; What is your opinion of the new shingles vaccine, Shingrix?; My father has Parkinson's disease for 13 years. Are there any specific blood tests you would recommend?; My blood tests show increasingly higher B12 and folate levels. Should I be concerned?; I'm being treated for mild hypertension with lisinopril. Are there any supplements you would recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 1
August 6, 2019
It’s summer again – backyard barbeques, picnics and swimming at the lake, and travel – across the state, on a cruise, or sometimes around the globe! But a digestive problem can ruin a well–planned vacation or family get-together. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, details some of the problems travelers face and what to do about them. The risk of catching something on an airplane, the risks when we eat food while at local backyard barbeques and picnics, what to do if you feel that you might be coming down with a food-borne ailment or if you're suffering constipation when on vacation. Martie has practical advice for common digestive problems. Click HERE for part 2.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium…and Other Acid Blockers." Her new book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 3, Part 1
August 5, 2019
The fasting cure is no passing fad; Drug-supplement interactions—what to look out for; Reasons to avoid dairy; Study of 42 European countries fingers carbs, not fats or animal protein, as heart disease culprit; Vitamin D levels predict future hypertension risks; New mastic gum drug combats neurodegeneration. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Essential Minerals
August 2, 2019
A primer on essential minerals and challenges in their supplementation - first in a series.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Autism Risk
July 31, 2019
Nicotinamide Riboside may be beneficial for ALS; Exposure to solvents during pregnancy increases risk of autism; Fruit and veggie pills to cure your ills?; What is the difference between whey protein isolate and regular whey protein? Which is best for immunity and muscle building? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Detox

My trustworthy natural foods store recommended NAC for detox but the doctor says it's worthless. Who is right?; Which is better - 15 mg of boron or low dose testosterone injections?; Isn't 1700 mcg folate too high for a prenatal multivitamin?; Ever since I've developed gut issues I get bad headaches after one or two drinks. Any idea what could be causing this? Click HERE for part 1.

Curcumin and Magnesium for Brain Health, Part 1
July 30, 2019
Protocol for Life Balance Senior Nutrition Education Manager Neil Levin weighs in on nutritional strategies for preventing cognitive decline. While BigPharma flounders in its multi-billion-dollar efforts to find a “magic bullet” drug against Alzheimer’s Disease, an estimated 28 million Baby Boomers are destined to suffer from the debilitating condition by mid-century. A new study suggests that simple lifestyle changes can mitigate risk even in those with Alzheimer’s genes. Levin discusses the science substantiating the brain benefits of curcumin and magnesium. But bio-availability is a problem; most forms of curcumin and magnesium don’t cross the blood-brain barrier. Levin highlights research on Curcumin SPLC (Cogumin) and magnesium threonate (Protosorb Magnesium). Other ancillary nutrients like phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, bacopa, huperzine, CoQ10, fish oil and tocotrienols also deserve consideration in a brain-protective regimen. Click HERE for part 2.

Curcumin and Magnesium for Brain Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Protocol for Life Balance Senior Nutrition Education Manager Neil Levin who weighs in on nutritional strategies for preventing cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1.