Supplements

Nutritional Controversies, Part 1
February 5, 2019
We tackle nutritional controversies with Neil Levin, Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins. Are stearic acid and magnesium stearate in supplements harmful? Is soy to be avoided in the diet and in supplements? Is supplementation unnecessary if you consume a healthy diet? Are GMO foods adequately tested for safety and nutrient value? How problematic is fructose? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and D3? Are “naturally-sourced” vitamins preferable to isolated synthetic vitamins? What’s the difference between triglycerides and ethyl ester fish oils? Are there lots of “fake” supplement products on the market? Click HERE for part 2.

Nutritional Controversies, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 2, Part 1
February 4, 2019
Cancer researchers announce breakthrough, predict “cure” in 1 year—really? Is DHEA good for diabetics? Natural progesterone for fibroids? Is the TURP procedure the best treatment for an enlarged prostate? Sleep deprivation a potent risk factor for Alzheimer’s—so, too, is periodontal disease; The Super Bowl marijuana ad that CBS refused to air, as players clamor for access to cannabis to ease pain of chronic injuries; Exercise does help you lose weight—by encouraging better eating habits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Strategies for a Healthy New You in 2019, Part 1
January 31, 2019
Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert, shares her message of empowerment and some of her successful strategies for a healthy new you in 2019. Kat had a rough personal health journey, battling obesity and a serious autoimmune condition, skin & liver disorders, and an eating disorder that nearly took her life. Her basic philosophy focuses on scientific, cellular-level transformation which includes important foundational supplements. What should people look for in a probiotic? How do we protect ourselves from our toxic environment? Kat also weighs in on the advisability of adopting global guidelines for dramatically curtailing meat production and animal protein consumption to “save the planet." Click HERE for part 2.

Strategies for a Healthy New You in 2019, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The EAT Study
January 30, 2019
The EAT Study: Is eating what's “sustainable” for the planet actually healthy?; My sister has essential tremor. Are there any supplements that would benefit her?; What to take in preparation for a long plane flight? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Too Much Curcumin?

My TSH is 2.96. Is that normal or should I be concerned?; I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism following a TSH test and they're recommending levothyroxine—What say you?; Is it ever possible to take too much curcumin?; What would you recommend for joint pain from rigorous construction work?; Which olive leaf supplement do you recommend?; Sugar substitutes offered no health benefits, but they didn't do any harm either. Please debunk this!; What can my wife take for diabetic neuropathy in her hands and feet? Click HERE for part 1.

How Cannabis-Based Products Can Address a Variety of Conditions, Part 1
January 29, 2019
Amid the strident controversy over medical marijuana’s legitimacy, Dr. Patricia Frye offers a reasoned and scientifically-based evaluation of how cannabis-based products can address a variety of conditions in her book, "The Medical Marijuana Guide: Cannabis and Your Health." Cannabinoids work to alleviate pain via a variety of pathways, making them a preferable alternative—or safe adjunct—to addictive or dangerous pain meds; They may help neurological conditions like Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, MS and seizures; They bring relief to sufferers of GI conditions like colitis, Crohn’s Disease and IBS. They are wonderful for anxiety and insomnia, and may help lift mood in depression. When is CBD alone enough, and what conditions require the addition of THC? Can you get relief without the disorienting “high”? Why does Dr. Frye urge a “less is more” approach when it comes to dosing? How to choose among delivery systems—capsules, tinctures, edibles, vaping, nebulizing, topicals? Is there a likelihood of dependency? Does condoning medical marijuana open the floodgates to more widespread recreational use by kids with neurodevelopmental consequences? Does CBD or THC interact with prescription medications? What about possible contaminants—how to insure you’re getting “clean” products? Click HERE for part 2.

How Cannabis-Based Products Can Address a Variety of Conditions, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Patricia Frye, author of "The Medical Marijuana Guide: Cannabis and Your Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 1
January 28, 2019
Stemming the epidemic of childhood leukemia—with probiotics? A yoga retreat ends tragically for a Virginia woman after a seemingly minor dog bite; Alternatives to prescription blood thinners for atrial fibrillation; Are fake supplements rampant? Is the heart condition IHSS amenable to natural therapies? Birth month may increase risk for ADHD; Candida fungus may set stage for brain inflammation implicated in Alzheimer’s; Keto supplements may support brain even without stringent carb restriction; Coffee vs. Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy body dementia; Hormone replacement curbs knee pain; Which is a better anti-inflammatory—EPA or DHA? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.