Ketogenic Diet

Treating Cancer with a Ketogenic Diet, Part 1
October 31, 2017
In her new book, "Keto for Cancer," nutrition advocate Miriam Kalamian details the rationale for treating cancer with a ketogenic diet. Based on research by Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg nearly 100 years ago, new studies are vindicating the view that sugar is a cancer promoter. The ultra low-carb ketogenic diet targets the metabolic basis of most cancers. It’s not a panacea, but combined with innovative techniques, it can extend life and improve quality of life. Kalamian details her experience with her son, diagnosed with brain cancer, which spurred her interest in the ketogenic diet. What’s left to eat? What’s a typical meal? Is too much protein a stumbling block? Can intermittent fasting and caloric restriction confer some of the benefits of the ketogenic diet? How do dieters check whether they’re achieving ketosis? Is it inadvisable for some conditions? How to cope with carb withdrawal? Additional applications include diabetes, weight loss, Metabolic Syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. Click HERE for part 2.

Treating Cancer with a Ketogenic Diet, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with nutrition advocate Miriam Kalamian, author of "Keto for Cancer." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 1
September 13, 2017
Ketogenic diet found helpful for health and longevity in rodent study. What supplements can mitigate the negative side effects of prednisone, do I taper it too? Where is the best place to store supplements in your home, does it depend on the type of supplement? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 9, Part 2
September 9, 2017
Which is better--krill oil or fish oil? Fossil evidence suggests Neanderthals may have practiced herbal medicine; When osteoporosis doesn't seem to be getting better with supplements; A caller who has suddenly developed allergies to beef, pork, and lamb; Journal of the American Medical Association issues clarion call for more nutrition training for health professionals, more use of diet counseling in practice; Silicon Valley moguls, Mick Jagger are using them: intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet for memory, energy, and life extension. Mom delivers "the milk of human kindness" to displaced Houston families. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 22, Part 1
July 24, 2017
A healthy lifestyle increases life expectancy by seven years or more; John McCain might increase his survival chances by tapping ketogenic diet, hyperbaric oxygen; A diabetic needs help with eye and vein problems; How a burger and a Coke could get you into serious trouble; Tabloid reports on pregnancy benefits of Omega 3s--then tells women to avoid supplements! How to choose among overwhelming supplement options. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 2
June 12, 2017
High-fructose corn syrup has been quietly, deceitfully renamed; Probiotics reduce body fat in overweight children; What happens when the gel in your eyeball dries up and pulls on the retina? Treatment for vestibular migraines; Exercise improves the microbiome; Ketogenic diet for Parkinson's Disease; Natural solutions for garlic breath; Mom's intake of DHA during pregnancy improves attention in 5 yr olds; Dark chocolate and fish oil improve skeletal muscle function; Pessimism is a distinct risk factor for coronary heart disease; Fish oil can be safely used with Coumadin without bleeding risks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 26, 2017
Which is better, Spirulina or barley grass? Can strontium help heal my lumbar spinal fracture? Do ketogenic diets cause muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? I find it difficult to sleep at night even after a single cup of coffee in the morning, would rutaecarpine help metabolize caffeine faster? Click HERE for part 1.

Fighting Alzheimer’s, Part 1
March 30, 2017
Amy Berger, author of "The Alzheimer's Antidote," challenges the current paradigm whereby we search for blockbuster drugs to inhibit amyloid plaque in the brain. To date, promising "magic bullet" cures have been ineffective at reversing dementia. Instead she proposes a comprehensive metabolic and lifestyle approach, which has been validated in early clinical trials. What does insulin have to with the decline of brain function? How can low-carb and ketogenic diets help? Why might a low cholesterol diet be harmful for the brain? What role for medium chain triglycerides? What supplements can slow progression? Why is exercise beneficial for staving off cognitive decline? What role does chronic stress play? Why might certain drugs (statins, acid blockers, etc.) accelerate mental decline? What tests predict risk for dementia? Is there a gluten connection? Does high homocysteine forecast memory problems? Click HERE for part 2.

Fighting Alzheimer’s, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Amy Berger, author of "The Alzheimer's Antidote." Click HERE for part 1.

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.