Expert Interview

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 2
March 29, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the producers of "Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror," a new documentary by the Alliance for Natural Health. Click HERE for part 1.

CBD (Cannabidiol)—could it be the nutraceutical of the year? Part 1
March 27, 2018
Retired military physician and West Point graduate Philip Blair, MD is an internationally-recognized expert on CBD: What is it? Is it legal? Why are hemp sources of CBD preferred over marijuana-derived CBD? Will it make you high? Uncoordinated? Are there other untoward effects? Addiction or dependency potential? What does research tell us about the endocannabinoid system? Does CBD have the potential to alleviate pain and help curb the opioid epidemic? What can CBD do for anxiety, depression or PTSD? For head injuries? For neurodegenerative disorders? Seizures? As a sleep aid? GI ailments? What’s the basis of its anti-inflammatory effects? Can it address skin disorders and promote healing? Does it enhance athletic performance and speed recovery time? What’s the difference between tinctures, oral capsules, liposomal forms, topical lotions, and vaping solutions? Why is the “entourage effect” important? Can pets benefit from CBD? How do you evaluate the quality of CBD products? Click HERE for part 2. And click HERE for the article, "The Scientific Evidence Proving CBD’s Benefits," for more information.

CBD (Cannabidiol)—could it be the nutraceutical of the year? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with retired military physician and West Point graduate Philip Blair, MD, an internationally-recognized expert on CBD. Click HERE for part 1.

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
March 22, 2018
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center. Click HERE for part 1.

Preventative Cardiology, Part 1
March 20, 2018
Dr. Steve Helfschien is the developer of Level 1 Diagnostics. What’s wrong with the way we diagnose and prevent cardiovascular disease? What role can the Zona Plus play in treating high blood pressure? How does it work? Even if you’re already on blood pressure medication, can you still use it? Are there contraindications to its use? What diagnostic methods can predict heart attack and stroke risk before it’s too late? Heart rate variability? Advanced carotid ultrasound? Endopat? Pulse wave velocity? Dr. Helfschien gives us a sneak peak of his upcoming book on the health value of coffee. Click HERE for part 2.

Preventative Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Steven Helschien, developer of Level 1 Diagnostics. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Support for Lyme Disease, Part 1
March 15, 2018
Darin Ingels, ND, author of "The Lyme Solution," shares his 5-part plan for resolving Chronic Lyme. Why can antibiotics be ineffective and even counter-productive? Why is Chronic Lyme such a controversial diagnosis? What conditions can Lyme Disease mimic? What’s wrong with our current ways of testing for Lyme? What about co-infections? What keeps Chronic Lyme sufferers from getting well? What are some of the herbs, vitamins used in recovery protocols? What does the microbiome have to do with Chronic Lyme? Mold allergies and toxicity? Mitochondrial dysfunction? Sleep disturbances? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Support for Lyme Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Darin Ingels, ND, author of "The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease." Click HERE for part 1.

Are angels real? Do miracles happen? Part 1
March 6, 2018
Dr. Leo Galland, renowned clinician, educator, and best-selling author of "The Allergy Solution" (the basis for a hit PBS series) turns his attention to spiritual exploration in his new book, "Already Here: A Doctor Discovers the Truth About Heaven." The book recounts the death of his learning-disabled son, Chris, who returned as a spirit guide after a series of miraculous experiences awakened Dr. Galland to his consciousness-expanding messages. How does Already Here square with Dr. Galland’s rigorous scientific orientation? Is there an implicit lesson for parents, family members, and educators of children with challenging behaviors? For grievers? Do you have to subscribe to traditional religious beliefs to appreciate Already Here? How has Dr. Galland’s experience shaped his views of death? Has it impacted his interaction with patients? Did it undermine his confidence in the scientific method? Are there practical ways to apply Dr. Galland’s insights in our day-to-day lives? Click HERE for part 2.