Eye Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Morning v. Evening Vitamins
April 24, 2019
Is it okay to drink flavored seltzer?; I just found out the source of my perioral dermatitis is my toothpaste!; Can I use nut flours for baking purposes while on the Whole 30 diet?; My dad who has glaucoma was advised not to do any weight training exercises.; Are there vitamins that are particularly beneficial taken in the morning rather than the evening?; I'm on the Specific Carbohydrate diet but I'm losing weight I can't afford to lose - help! Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 23, Part 1
March 25, 2019
Bayer stock slumps as jury finds for plaintiff in Roundup cancer lawsuit; Costco is first of major retailers to pull Roundup weedkiller from shelves; Pros/cons of laparoscopic surgery; Vaginal rejuvenation with lasers; High-fructose corn syrup—comparable to what humans consume in a single soda per day—promotes intestinal cancers in mice; Novel gene therapy promises reversal of blindness; 71 yr old shatters world planking record— but a 57 yr old has him beat by a mile! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Ultraprocessed Foods Risk
February 20, 2019
Eating ultraprocessed foods accelerates your risk of early death; What would you suggest for my 35-year-old daughter who has lupus, scleroderma, type 1 diabetes, and kidney and eye problems?; What do you think of using Rauwolfia to lower blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 5, Part 1
January 7, 2019
Are you healthy enough to travel? Artificial sweeteners “confer no benefits”, may hike risk for diabetic retinopathy; Metabolic syndrome increases requirements for antioxidant vitamins C and E; Chris Kilham, the “Medicine Hunter” dishes on the benefits of green tea, curcumin and resveratrol. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 2

Probiotics curb women’s bone loss; When knee pain is accompanied by a high C-reactive protein; Is there a difference between generic l-thyroxine and brand Synthroid? Silicone breast implants hike risk of Sjogren’s, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, melanoma, stillbirth; Junk food consumers more likely to get cancer (DUH!); Processed meat consumption—but not meat per se—increases breast cancer incidence; Fish consumption by pregnant moms boosts babies’ brain development, vision; Limiting screen time improves kids’ brain function; Violent video games conclusively linked to aggressive behavior. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Natural Treatments for Macular Degeneration, Part 1
September 18, 2018
Macular Degeneration will affect millions of aging Baby Boomers. Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, co-author of "What You Must Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How You Can Prevent, Stop, or Reverse AMD" shares exciting details about how diet, supplements, and lifestyle measures can stave off this devastating condition. He traces the history of macular degeneration research, and explains why his protocol goes beyond the nutrients contained in traditional eye formulas. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatments for Macular Degeneration, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, co-author of "What You Must Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How You Can Prevent, Stop, or Reverse AMD." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Macular Degeneration, Part 1
September 4, 2018
Macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of blindness for American seniors. AMD is also one of the few medical conditions where nutritional therapy remains the mainstay of treatment, in the absence of drug “fixes.” Dr. Thomas Guilliams explains why antioxidants, Omega 3 fatty acids, and carotenoids are logical choices for preventing or slowing the progression of AMD; Is there evidence that healthy diets confer protection against AMD? What about exercise? What’s the difference between “wet” and “dry” AMD? Why are free radicals such a problem for the eye? What role does DHA play in eye health? How do lutein and zeaxanthin act like “internal sunglasses” in the eyes? What are main dietary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin? What are some of the controversies in eye research? What nutrients at what doses should the ideal eye supplement contain? Are additional benefits to be had from the addition of taurine, l-carnitine, n-acetylcysteine (NAC), quercetin, or sulforaphane? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Macular Degeneration, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams about nutritional therapy for macular degeneration. Click HERE for part 1.