Environmental Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fizzy Water
September 25, 2019
My 65-year-old husband's eye exam revealed some Drusen. Are there any remedies to reduce it?; Mouthwash can reduce the benefits of exercise by reducing nitric oxide production by beneficial oral bacteria; Why do you divide your podcasts into two segments?; Any aspects of plain old fizzy water that pose a problem to health if consumed regularly? Click HERE for part 1.

The Water You Drink, Part 1
September 3, 2019
What you need to know about the water you drink: With all the emphasis on optimal hydration, it’s especially important that we pay attention to, not just the quantity, but the quality of our water. The recent lead debacle in Newark highlights the hazards posed by contaminated water. But there are numerous contaminants in our water, and many are not policed adequately by regulators. Naturopathic physician Tina Beaudoin highlights some of the problems: What is the history of water quality oversight and how is tap water regulated in our country? Are the rules monitored and enforced? How is our water disinfected? What about water fluoridation? What are some of the major contaminants found in drinking water? How do you determine if your water source is safe? What are the different types of water filtration? How can you tell if you have a quality water filter? What about bottled water? Click HERE for part 2.

The Water You Drink, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic Physician Tina Beaudoin who provides a deep-dive on the numerous contaminants in our water. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 31, Part 1
September 2, 2019
DUH story of the decade: “Processed Foods Might Make You Fat”—REALLY?!; Caller complains: “My doctor told me my blood sugar was too low on my keto diet.” Study of studies shows authors “spin” results to exaggerate benefits of cardiovascular drugs; Air pollution harms not just the respiratory tract, but “may be damaging every organ in the body.” An interview with Dr. Matthew Roberts, Chief Scientific Officer of Chromadex, makers of TRU NIAGEN on the benefits of nicotinamide riboside. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 31, Part 2

Psychobiotics: Leveraging diet and probiotics to alleviate anxiety; New doctors’ long hours and stressful working conditions found to age their DNA 6 times faster than normal; Atrantil for IBS relief; A caller wants to know if its necessary to take the Hep B shot; Widely used class of “safe” pesticides found to pose environmental hazards; Drinking too much fruit juice linked to premature death; Increase brain bleed hazard suggests routine use of aspirin may be too risky for some. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 24, Part 1
August 26, 2019
Amazon.com has lost control of its 3rd party vendors—why you shouldn’t trust Amazon for your nutritional supplements; Managing acoustic neuromas; Will the shingles vaccine reactivate old herpes infections? Low vitamin D spells mood troubles for adolescents; Ginkgo biloba for type 2 diabetes; You don’t need Lipitor, you just need a Labrador; Pollution is driving us crazy—literally; Science confirms: “Smoke gets in your eyes”. E-cigs as bad as real cigs when it comes to lung damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 1
August 20, 2019
Former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat," highlights the perils of processed foods and conventional produce—they act as “Trojan Horses” for a slew of dangerous compounds including mercury and other heavy metals, dangerous herbicides like glyphosate, and pesticides like malathion and chlorpyrifos. In particular, high fructose corn syrup is laden with mercury; its consumption has soared over eight thousand percent since its introduction into the U.S. food supply in the 1970s. In addition to its caloric impact, the mercury it delivers can act as a metabolic poison contributing to risk of obesity and diabetes. In fact, studies show that processed foods promote overweight and blood sugar dysregulation beyond their energy contribution. Avoiding processed foods and eating locally-sourced foods free of contamination has been conclusively shown to help consumers shed pounds. Even popular gluten-free, “natural” products can be unsuspected sources of environmental toxins. Dr. Dufault offers practical tips on how to avoid the perils of the modern food supply. Click HERE for part 2.

The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 1
July 22, 2019
Macular degeneration—what’s diet got to do with it? Impossible Burger developer has a vision: eliminate all meat from human diets; Peter Frampton’s career-ending muscle disorder; 1 in 8 nurses takes meds just to stay awake; The perils of hospital toilets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Why people don’t lose weight when they exercise; Is strontium helpful for hip arthritis? Overcoming fibromyalgia; Pesticides and gut bacteria linked to depression; Adding UV light to henhouses boosts vitamin D in eggs; Eat nuts—get sexier? Austria becomes first nation to ban Round-Up over cancer risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.