Expert Interview

Beauty from Within, Part 1
January 26, 2016
Kat James, author of “The Truth About Beauty,” once suffered from obesity, autoimmune, skin and liver disorders. She details how profound diet change and supplements effected a profound transformation to her present state of beauty and well-being. Why is leptin the key to restoring normal metabolism? How can we correct hormonal dysregulation of appetite and weight and end craving and binging? What role does the microbiome—our internal bacteria—play in optimizing weight and skin quality? Which probiotics does Kat favor to normalize gut balance? Is there such a thing as probiotics for the skin? Click HERE for part 2.

Beauty from Within, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, author of “The Truth About Beauty.” Click HERE for part 1.

Chelation Therapy’s Dramatic Effects, Part 1
January 21, 2016
Remember the big story about 2014’s TACT Study (the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy)? Well, in light of its success, now there’s going to be a followup study, TACT 2. Dr. Tony Lamas, the TACT Director, joins us to discuss the implications of the original TACT Study, and what we can expect from TACT 2. The results of TACT were a surprise to the medical community—they strongly suggest that intravenous chelation with EDTA can reduce the risk of subsequent cardiac events in heart attack sufferers. The protective effect was particularly dramatic in diabetic patients. Why were the results greeted with such skepticism? Why isn’t chelation now being embraced by the medical community? Now that we know chelation works, do we know how? What additional information is being sought in TACT 2? What insights does TACT bring us for our understanding of how environmental heavy metals like lead and cadmium promote disease? Were the vitamins that patients took in the TACT Study beneficial? Click HERE for part 2.

Chelation Therapy’s Dramatic Effects, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Tony Lamas, Director of TACT (the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy). Click HERE for part 1.

“The Supermarket Guru” on Food Trends, Part 1
January 19, 2016
Phil Lempert—"The Supermarket Guru”—joins Intelligent Medicine for a discussion of food trends: Are Americans really opting for higher quality foods? Why are big companies like Campbell’s breaking ranks from GMO “omertà”; Why are more manufacturers eliminating artificial flavorings and colorings? What’s the low-down on organic labeling? How about grass-fed beef? What are some of the big new food predictions for 2016? How is the sugar backlash impacting consumers? Why seafood from China may not be such a bargain; How “locally-grown” products are making a comeback; Why counterfeit foods may be bilking consumers. Click HERE for part 2.

“The Supermarket Guru” on Food Trends, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Phil Lempert—"The Supermarket Guru”—on food trends. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Prevention and Treatment of Liver Disease, Part 2
January 12, 2016
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lyn Patrick, founder of ProgressiveMedicalEducation.com. Click HERE for part 1.

Diet and Detox Advice from Nutrition Luminary Ann Louise Gittleman, Part 1
January 6, 2016
We kick off the New Year with diet and detox advice from nutrition luminary Ann Louise Gittleman, author of “Eat Fat—Lose Weight.” Ann Louise has been way out in front of the new trend to shed outmoded low-fat diet orthodoxy and embrace healthy fats. She offers practical suggestions for how to undertake your own personal detox program to inaugurate the New Year. Is juicing advisable? How can you take the edge off carbohydrate withdrawal? What’s the cortisol connection to holiday energy drain? What new beauty breakthroughs can help rebuild collagen? What nutrients will take center-stage in 2016? Click HERE for part 2.

Diet and Detox Advice from Nutrition Luminary Ann Louise Gittleman, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ann Louise Gittleman, author of “Eat Fat—Lose Weight.” Click HERE for part 1.

Heart Health, Part 1
January 5, 2016
Heart disease remains the number one killer in America for both men and women, and yet with all the cholesterol and blood pressure medications prescribed today, the numbers don’t seem to get much better. So much focus has been placed on lowering cholesterol, but cholesterol alone doesn’t cause plaque build-up leading to heart disease and stroke. Plaque is made up of calcium, bad cholesterol, fibrin and cellular waste. Numerous medical studies show clogging of the arterial system begins with inflammation that irritates the lining of the blood vessels which starts a sticking process and build-up of plaque leading to clogging of the arteries. What are some of the things we can do to reduce this inflammation, and increase our heart health? Are there supplements that improve cardiovascular conditions? Click HERE for part 2.