Microbiome

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 11, Part 1
November 13, 2017
It’s cold outside—but cold exposure may confer many health benefits! What to do for kidney stones; Probiotics relieve anxiety; Excess body fat may neutralize chemo effectiveness; Gut bacteria may make or break your chance of response to cancer treatment; Reg’Activ probiotic selected as 2017 “Best of Supplements” for detox and cleansing; Walking—even just a little—may reduce your chance of dying; Do you have to avoid tomato-derived lycopene on a nightshade-free diet for osteoarthritis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Unlocking the Key to IBS, Part 1
October 24, 2017
Everything you ever wanted to know about SIBO—Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Unlocking the key to IBS and many systemic complaints; Dr. Allison Siebecker is a world-renowned expert on SIBO, using an integrative approach that combines modern diagnostic techniques, conventional medicine, diet, and anti-microbial botanicals. What are the causes of SIBO? How is it related to “food poisoning”? How do you test for SIBO? What type of diet helps SIBO? Why is diet alone not a solution? What’s the importance of motility? How can it be enhanced? What herbal remedies work best? Is there a connection to stress? How do certain medical conditions set sufferers up for SIBO? To learn more, sign up for the SIBO SOS Summit by clicking HERE. Click HERE for part 2.

Unlocking the Key to IBS, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Allison Siebecker, a world-renowned expert on SIBO—Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 21, Part 1
October 23, 2017
Hypoglycemia’s modern update: Obese and Type 2 diabetics suffer lower brain glucose levels; When an 85-yr-old can’t control their blood sugar with a low-carb diet and weight loss; Pricey, highly touted new cancer drugs deliver marginal benefits; How stress may be as bad for you as poor diet (Hint: It’s about the microbiome!); “Ridiculously healthy” elderly have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30 yr olds; Women who get frequent UTIs should drink more water, but too much could land them in the hospital! Is safflower oil healthy? Iodine supplementation—what’s the best formulation? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 6, 2017
Same gut bacteria can trigger varying immune responses--depending on the health of the environment; Protein three times a day to sustain senior strength?

Leyla Weighs In
September 29, 2017
In this continuation of last week's "Leyla Weighs In" episode, nutritionist Leyla Muedin continues her talk on what's causing the surge in celiac disease. A look at the microbiome and future targeted therapies.

A Conversation with the “Poop/Worm Doctor,” Part 1
September 28, 2017
Dr. Mark Davis is a naturopathic physician recognized as one of the foremost experts on fecal microbiota therapy (FMT). Known as an effective treatment for C. difficile infection, FMT is now proving helpful for ulcerative colitis. A recent study suggested its efficacy in autism. Who are candidates for FMT? Why is it important to screen stool donors? Since it's not an officially approved treatment (except for C. diff.), how are patients obtaining it? Why are parasite carriers less susceptible to autoimmune and allergic disorders? How is "worm" therapy with helminths utilized clinically? What other natural strategies offer hope to sufferers of colitis and other digestive conditions? What role for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? For resistant starches? Will FMT and helminth therapy ever go mainstream with targeted, commercialized prescription or over-the-counter products? Click HERE for part 2.

A Conversation with the “Poop/Worm Doctor,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Davis, a naturopathic physician recognized as one of the foremost experts on fecal microbiota therapy (FMT). Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 16, Part 1
September 18, 2017
Taking antidepressants might increase the risk of an early death; Stool test might reveal your weight loss potential; Treatment of silent reflux; Xylitol may fight oral cancer, thin tenacious nasal secretions; When your knee osteoarthritis is "bone-on-bone" is there no alternative to total knee replacement? Tattoo dyes migrate to lymph nodes; E-cigs may damage blood vessels. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 30, 2017
What are your thoughts on titanium dental implants, anything I should worry about? Daily bone broth helped cure my severe elbow tendonitis! Along with bad bacteria, does Olive Leaf Extract also kill the beneficial bacteria in the gut? Click HERE for part 1.