Expert Interview

Genetic Profiling, Part 2
January 29, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Science Officer for Pathway Genomics. Click HERE for part 1.

Oral Health, Part 1
January 22, 2015
The mouth can be be a source of myriad diseases: heart disease, Alzheimer's Disease, autism, miscarriages and premature births, celiac disease, hypertension, depression, pneumonia, even obesity! Learn how mouthwashes can raise your blood pressure; how xylitol combats biofilms; how custom-tailored probiotics can prevent cavities; how fluoride is not the answer; how treating moms can prevent kids' dental problems. Dr. Mark Cannon dishes on the relationship between oral health and systemic illness. Click HERE for part 2.

Oral Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Cannon about the relationship between oral health and systematic illness. Click HERE for part 1.

Complex Women’s Pain Issues, Part 1
January 20, 2015
Ob/Gyn Dr. Eden Fromberg discusses her approach to complex women’s pain issues—pelvic floor dysfunction and vulvodynia. She weighs in on modern birth practices which are dehumanizing and may have long-term adverse health consequences for baby and mother. Are we too infatuated with technology? Do fears of malpractice promote unnecessary C-sections? Is midwifery a preferable option? Dr. Fromberg explains how her mastery of yoga and movement therapies can assist patients in pregnancy and help them overcome challenging gynecological issues. She discusses the benefits of breast feeding to both mother and child. Click HERE for part 2.

Complex Women’s Pain Issues, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ob/Gyn Dr. Eden Fromberg. Click HERE for part 1.

Women’s Health, Part 1
January 14, 2015
Women’s health is the subject of today’s podcast with Dr. Joel Evans, MD, author of "The Whole Pregnancy Handbook." We talk about Estrogen Dominance, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy vs.botanicals for menopause, natural treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, and menstrual disturbances. Why is the incidence of breast cancer surging? Is soy dangerous? Is natural progesterone a panacea? Learn about Liiv.com, a start-up technology company that promises to empower patients and revolutionize medicine. Click HERE for part 2.

Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Joel Evans on a wide range of women's health topics. Click HERE for part 1.

“The Sex Doctor,” Part 1
January 13, 2015
Dr. Hoffman visits with "The Sex Doctor" Madeleine Castellanos MD, author of "Wanting to Want." They talk about male and female sexual problems, how to rekindle desire, the societal impact of readily available pornography, and the influence of diet and lifestyle on sexual performance. Can sex get better as you get older? What role do hormones play? Is there a female equivalent of Viagra? How do anti-depressants deplete desire? How can couples rekindle that old flame? Click HERE for part 2.

“The Sex Doctor,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Madeleine Castellanos about male and female sexual problems. Click HERE for part 1.

Nourishing Broths, Part 1
January 8, 2015
It’s cold outside, and ’tis the season for a hearty broth! We talk to Kaayla Daniel, co-author of Nourishing Broths: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for a Modern World, who details the health benefits of slow-cooked bone-broths. They’re a mainstay for healing the gut in intestinal disorders, and provide essential nutrients for skin, hair, nails and the skeletal system. The key is natural gelatin! Dr. Daniel weighs in on ancestral diets according to guidelines set forth by the Weston A. Price Foundation; she’s a proponent of “nose-to-tail” consumption of grass-fed, humanely-raised animals. She advocates pasture-raised, unprocessed dairy products, but shares her reservations about over-dependence on soy protein. Click HERE for part 2.