Expert Interview

Fermented Cod Liver Oil—health boon or bane? Part 2
January 12, 2017
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kaayla Daniel, the “Naughty Nutritionist,” who dishes on the potential hazards of this popular health fad. Click HERE for part 1.

Precision Lifestyle Medicine, Part 1
January 10, 2017
A deep-dive on genetic testing: "Unzip Your Genes" is a new book by biochemist-turned-naturopath Dr. Jennifer Stagg. She maintains that genes are not your destiny, and that awareness of your genetic makeup can empower you toward personal health optimization—Precision Lifestyle Medicine. What is genomic testing? What questions can it answer? What is a SNP? What’s the importance of the MTHFR genes? How do SNPs affect food behaviors? How can knowledge of appetite and metabolic SNPs aid us in formulating diets and overcoming obstacles to weight loss? Is there an obesity gene? How can genes help us understand why some people have a paradoxical reaction to exercise—even gaining weight? Can SNPs predict sports aptitude? Can genomic profiles foretell which diet is most suitable for an individual? Is the science of “nutrigenomics” ready for primetime? Can SNPs tell us which supplements are appropriate for us? How best to obtain meaningful genetic analysis? Click HERE for part 2.

Precision Lifestyle Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stagg, author of "Unzip Your Genes," who says that genes are not your destiny and that awareness of your genetic makeup can empower you toward personal health optimization. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 1
January 2, 2017
The Whole30 Diet: Melissa Hartwig, co-originator of the Whole30 program and co-author of "It Starts With Food" and "The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom" discusses the origins of this user-friendly version of the Paleo diet. What's the scientific rationale for the dietary exclusions? How does the Whole30 achieve a "reboot" of appetite, metabolism, cravings, sleep, digestion and mood? Can the diet prompt profound withdrawal? What do Whole30 adherents do after they've completed the 30-day challenge? What benefits might accrue for overweight, insulin resistance, mood problems, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, inflammatory conditions, and auto-immunity? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Melissa Hartwig, co-originator of the Whole30 program. Click HERE for part 1.

The Science of Breath, Part 1
December 29, 2016
Betsy Thomason, author of "Just Breathe Out," explores the science of breath. From athletes to sufferers of respiratory disorders, to individuals with anxiety, breathing techniques can be a boon to performance and health. Learn how the rhythm of breathing and proper utilization of the diaphragm can deliver major health benefits. Click HERE for part 2.

The Science of Breath, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Betsy Thomason, author of "Just Breathe Out." Click HERE for part 1.

Diabetes Prevention and Reversal, Part 1
December 13, 2016
The Diabetes Reversal Solution is an on-line program by today’s guest, Dr. Michael Murray. What’s wrong with our current medical treatment model for diabetes and pre-diabetes? Is pre-diabetes even a real disorder? How can you tell if you’re on a blood sugar roller coaster? Why isn’t it more commonly acknowledged that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed without medication? What tests are used to determine if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes? What’s the surprising role environmental pollution plays in promoting diabetes? What key vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals help in the reversal of diabetes? How do various diets compare in effectiveness? What new findings cast doubt on high-protein diets for blood sugar regulation? Why are artificial sweeteners a trap? What type of exercise is best for diabetes? Click HERE for part 2. And click HERE for Dr. Hoffman's companion article, "Is diagnosing “pre-diabetes” medical overkill?"

Diabetes Prevention and Reversal, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Murray, creator of the Diabetes Reversal Solution, an online program. Click HERE for part 1.

Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Pain, Part 1
December 8, 2016
Stephanie Prendergast, author of "Pelvic Pain Explained: What Everyone Needs to Know," explains how pelvic floor dysfunction may underlie a wide variety of challenging conditions: prostatitis in men, vaginal pain in women (vulvadynia), and sexual, bowel and urinary problems (including interstitial cystitis) in both sexes. How prevalent is pelvic pain? When should one suspect that their condition might be related to pelvic pain? What mistakes do doctors make in misdiagnosing or mistreating pelvic floor disorders? What can trigger them? Why does the media sometimes misrepresent this condition? How is it diagnosed? Are Kegel exercises and biofeedback still part of therapy? What is therapy like? Who’s qualified to properly diagnose and treat these problems? What’s being done to increase awareness of the under-appreciated roles pelvic floor dysfunction and pudendal neuralgia play in many difficult-to-treat disorders? The take-home message is one of hope for sufferers if proper therapy is applied. Click HERE for part 2.