Expert Interview

ENCORE: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Part 2
November 24, 2016
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book, The Grain Brain Cookbook. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Nicotinamide Riboside (Niacel), Part 1
November 10, 2016
Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel) is a highly promising nutrient that promises to address a wide variety of health issues. Guy Daniels, Senior Product Specialist and Science Lead for Thorne Research, explains how nicotinamide riboside boosts NAD+, a key energy compound within the body. Its effects, like that of CoEnzyme Q10—ubiquinone—are also ubiquitous within the body, offering a wide spectrum of applications. Nicotinamide riboside is being researched at top research institutions worldwide for conditions as diverse as Alzheimer’s , stroke, traumatic brain injury, optic neuritis, MS, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, hearing loss, and as a general anti-aging compound with resveratrol-like effects. When taken regularly, it has the potential to boost energy and physical performance, making it a favorite of endurance athletes. Individuals suffering from energy deficits due to chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are likely to benefit. How much should you take? Are there any downsides or side effects? Daniels also shares his personal experience of keeping Crohn’s disease at bay using natural, drug-free approaches which he describes in his book: "Reduce Your Health Care Costs Through Natural Medicine." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Nicotinamide Riboside (Niacel), Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Guy Daniels, Senior Product Specialist and Science Lead for Thorne Research, about nicotinamide riboside (Niacel), a highly promising nutrient that promises to address a wide variety of health issues. Click HERE for part 1.

Cancer Survivors’ Plan for Enhanced Health, Part 1
November 8, 2016
Are you one of the 15 million cancer survivors in America? You’ve been expertly diagnosed and treated, but you may be at a loss over what lifestyle measures you can leverage to improve your well-being and keep your cancer at bay. Karolyn Gazella and Dr. Lise Alschuler join us to roll out the iThrivePlan, a new science-based program that will take cancer survivors step-by-step through affirmative actions to enhance their health. You start with a detailed questionnaire that is processed via a sophisticated algorithm to yield a concrete plan individualized for you. You are then guided, week by week, through a program of attainable activity goals. What unique physical and emotional problems confront cancer survivors? Can a cancer diagnosis be channeled into a call-to-action for positive personal transformation? What roles do exercise, diet, and stress reduction play in improving survivorship? What’s the evidence that they work? Learn about the iThrive program at www.iThrivePlan.com. Click HERE for part 2.

Cancer Survivors’ Plan for Enhanced Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Karolyn Gazella and Dr. Lise Alschuler about the iThrivePlan, a new science-based program that will take cancer survivors step-by-step through affirmative actions to enhance their health. Click HERE for part 1.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 1
November 1, 2016
Dr. Ajay Goel describes his research on curcumin. His book, “Curcumin: Nature’s Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases” examines the role of this versatile nutraceutical, not just in cancer prevention and treatment, but for depression, Alzheimer’s and dementia, arthritis and joint pain, diabetes and obesity, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. What advantages does curcumin offer over conventional cancer drugs via its multiple modes of action against tumor cells? Is it compatible with chemotherapy? Why does curcumin seem work in a multiplicity of conditions? How do new forms of curcumin overcome limitations to its bio-availability? Are there any contraindications to its use? Is there a growing acceptance of curcumin among conventional doctors? Click HERE for part 2.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ajay Goel, author of "Curcumin: Nature's Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for MS
October 26, 2016
Dr. H interviews Dr. Terry Wahls, author of "The Wahls Protocol for MS:" Can diet and supplements profoundly alter the course of this progressive neurological disorder?

ENCORE: Keto Clarity, Part 1
October 20, 2016
Jimmy Moore, author of Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet, introduces us to the benefits of the low-carb, HIGH-fat diet: How is it different than Atkins? Besides weight loss, what additional conditions is it beneficial for? Should everyone be on a ketogenic diet? Is it safe? What’s left to eat when you completely eliminate carbs? How can you determine if you’re achieving your goal of ketosis? What symptoms can you expect when you withdraw from your regular diet? What can you do to minimize “Jonesing” from your carb addiction? Click HERE for part 2.

Conquering Cancer, Part 1
October 18, 2016
Conquering Cancer, an interview with Mary Beth Gonzalez, wife of the late pioneering cancer physician Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez. On the occasion of the release of “Conquering Cancer Volume One: 50 Pancreatic and Breast Cancer Patients on the Gonzalez Nutritional Protocol,” a compendium of case studies from Dr. Gonzalez’s practice illustrating remarkable survival stories of advanced cancer patients utilizing natural therapies. What are the main components of the Gonzalez protocol? Is there real documentation of the method’s efficacy? What’s being done to perpetuate the legacy of Dr. Gonzalez? Will future generations of doctors embrace his paradigm? Click HERE for part 2.