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Cease and Desist, Part 2
February 10, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition on the recent “cease and desist” order leveled against major retailers of herbal supplements by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Click HERE for part 1.
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Supplements Under Attack, Part 1
February 9, 2015
NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman orders Target, Walmart, Walgreens and GNC to pull ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, ginseng and echinacea house brands. Allegation is that “pills contained nothing more than fillers such as asparagus, rice and houseplants.” Should consumers be concerned? Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com) weighs in with a balanced critique of the testing methods used by the AG’s office. Are supplements “unregulated” as many press reports argue? Do we need more government oversight of the supplement industry? How can supplement buyers make sure they get what they pay for? Should ingredients from China be avoided? Click HERE for part 2.
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Supplements Under Attack, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com). Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 7, Part 2
ACTION ALERT: NY State Attorney General Schneiderman orders major chains to stop selling herbal products--claims they are worthless! Mainstream media blindly follows, condemning all supplements, and calling for more regulation; Herbal experts push back by assailing AG's testing methodology, lack of transparency: Rush-to-judgement? Grandstanding? Responsible supplement manufacturers counter with assurances that numerous safeguards, quality controls already in place guarantee safety, potency of nutraceuticals; Studies confirm role of resveratrol in preserving memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 31, Part 2
February 2, 2015
Super Bowl defeat may deflate home fans' testosterone; EGCG from green tea and AHCC (Immpower) may defeat oral cancer; Solutions for winter skin dryness; 6 new supplements for 2015--including a natural hair enhancer! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 24, Part 2
January 26, 2015
ACTION ALERT for New York supplement takers: Resist State Sen. Kenneth Lavalle's efforts to put warning labels on supplements; Ashwaganda for mental and physical performance; Bergamot for cholesterol reduction; Researchers point to new cancer risks of vaping e-cigarettes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 24, 2014
What’s going on with my brother’s left leg? Where’s the research that shows people taking supplements live longer? What supplements should I take for pregnancy and low iron levels? Is the new 3D exam better than the traditional mammogram? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
Recurring staph infections. Is it true resveratrol is not very bioavailable? Vegetarian vs. vegan diets. What form of hyalunonic acid treatment is best? Is it safe for an adult to receive both a tetanus and pertussis vaccine? Ozone therapy a cure for Ebola? What’s the low down on black cumin seed oil? Click HERE for part 1.
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The Health Benefits of Hemp Products, Part 1
December 23, 2014
Cannabidiol from hemp promises to be the new trendy nutrient of 2015. Christopher Boucher, Vice President of product development for CannaVest Corporation, tells us how hemp-derived products differ from marijuana in their effects, offering a legal, non-high producing spectrum of health benefits. These include antioxidant, anti inflammatory, cell protective, insulin regulating, mood optimizing, and even anti-cancer properties. CBD is currently being investigated for treatment of GI, neurological, psychiatric, and dermatological disorders. As its efficacy continues to be demonstrated, and its legal status gains acceptance, CBD is positioned to become one of the big natural product stories of the decade. Click HERE for part 2.
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The Health Benefits of Hemp Products, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Christopher Boucher, Vice President of product development for CannaVest Corporation, about how hemp-derived products differ from marijuana, offering a legal, non-high producing spectrum of health benefits. Click HERE for part 1.
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