Expert Interview

What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy? Part 1
August 17, 2017
What is it about the Mediterranean Diet that makes it so healthy? Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Labs, dishes on the benefits of this traditional style of eating. She reviews studies that document the pluses of extra virgin olive oil and Omega 3, plentiful in the Mediterranean Diet, for a host of maladies: hypertension, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. What specific components of olive oil deliver protection? What other elements of the Mediterranean Diet quell inflammation? Jolie debuts a tasty new culinary supplement--"Olive Your Heart" that combines extra virgin olive oil with DHA-rich Omega 3. Click HERE for part 2.

What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Labs on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. Click HERE for part 1.

How to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation, Part 1
August 15, 2017
"Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology." Daniel DeBaune, a veteran electronics engineer and pioneer in electrical emissions safety, highlights the hazards of ubiquitous electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Our devices can heat our skin and internal organs, disrupt electrical transmission in the brain and heart, and create cellular oxidative damage. This can lead to such maladies as headaches, ADHD, dementia, lowered fertility, miscarriages, and cancer. Documentation exists for these hazards, but the powerful telecommunications industry has suppressed it. What simple precautions can be undertaken to mitigate EMF risks? Are there commercially-available shields which reliably reduce exposure? Click HERE for part 2.

How to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Daniel DeBaune, a veteran electronics engineer and pioneer in electrical emissions safety, and author of "Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 1
August 10, 2017
Should your daughters be getting the HPV vaccine? Did Angelina Jolie have other options besides bilateral mastectomy and ovarian surgery? Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of “Waking the Warrior Goddess,” the most comprehensive guide to all research-proven natural approaches to prevent and fight breast cancer, discusses the pros and cons of the Gardasil vaccine: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Are there natural alternatives for prevention and treatment of HPV infections leading to cervical cancer? What role can AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) play in bolstering the immune system? What should women who test positive for the BRCa gene do? What are some natural ways of minimizing breast cancer risk? What supplements are beneficial? Is soy a no-no? Dr. Horner raises questions about routine screening mammograms. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of "Waking the Warrior Goddess." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Screen Addiction Among Kids, Part 1
August 8, 2017
The devastating effects of screen addiction among kids: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras discusses his book “Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking Our Kids and How to Break the Trance.” Why do experts now refer to an epidemic of "digital crack” afflicting children and teenagers? Do the brain changes associated with screen addiction resemble those of alcohol and drug abuse? Can hooked individuals go through physical and psychological withdrawal? How can you tell if your kid is screen addicted? Are schools doing youngsters a disfavor by giving them touchscreen devices in the classroom? How are conditions like psychosis, depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD, aggressive behavior, moodiness, insomnia, obesity and metabolic syndrome linked to screen time? Are there ANY redeeming features to digital proficiency for success in the modern world? Are children becoming desensitized to violence? What will be the effects of new holographic and 3D technologies? How can you set limits for kids’ use of electronic devices? How young is too young? What initiatives are certain countries taking to stem the tide of digital dependency? What’s a “digital detox”? Why should parents sign a “Technology Opt-Out Letter"? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Screen Addiction Among Kids, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, author of "Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: “The Herbal Pharmacist,” Part 1
August 3, 2017
"The Herbal Pharmacist,” David Foreman, covers the superbug epidemic now threatening Americans. Thousands are dying because we’ve run out of antibiotics to treat C. difficile, MRSA, and CRE; Could dog kisses help bolster natural defenses? What are natural solutions for boosting immunity and conquering mild infections? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: “The Herbal Pharmacist,” Part 2

"The Herbal Pharmacist," David Foreman, tackles chronic pain, a problem that affects 100 million Americans and exacts a huge financial toll. What are the downsides of current prescription and over-the-counter pain medications? Are there natural anti-inflammatories? Could Celadrin play a role in pain relief? How might magnesium and Omega 3 fatty acids ameliorate pain? Click HERE for part 1.