Probiotics

The Benefits of Natural Agriculture, Part 1
August 9, 2016
The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett, one of the nation’s leading organic gardening proponents and host of the Dirt Doctor radio program, joins us to discuss the benefits of natural agriculture. Why grow organic? What are the drawbacks of GMOs? What are some of the unforeseen hazards of glyphosate? What are the parallels between cultivating viable soil organisms and optimizing the human microbiome with probiotics? With Zika virus threatening, what are natural methods for mosquito control? The importance of composting; Is organic food been found to be richer in nutrients? What are the many health benefits of gardening as a hobby? Is exposure to dirt healthy for the immune system? The Dirt Doctor shares his recommendation for healthy probiotics: Dr. Ohirra’s and Reg’Activ. Click HERE for part 2.

The Benefits of Natural Agriculture, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett, one of the nation’s leading organic gardening proponents. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 14, 2016
Is Lecithin passe? How does it work? Is there a medical term for catching your breath? Is there a more natural supplement I can take to replace Armour Thyroid? Does taking aged garlic cancel out the probiotic I’m taking? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 26, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers your health questions: How important are CFUs in a probiotic supplement? What about the diversity of strains to target specific conditions? How is Dr. Ohira's probiotic different and what do you think about fermented foods as a probiotic source? Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

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.

The Holidays: A Prolonged Assault on Our Microbiome, Part 1
November 24, 2015
The holidays are beginning, and so starts a prolonged assault on our microbiome. The bacteria that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts are responsible not just for proper digestion, but also for mood, metabolism, weight, and immunity. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, author, and host of her own nationally-syndicated talk radio show, Healthy by Nature (www.HBNShow.com) describes the many functions served by our internal microbial community; how stress, junk food, sugar, alcohol, acid-blockers, chemically treated tap water, unnatural birth practices, vacations to exotic venues and toxic food additives can threaten our microbiome. What role do probiotics play? How to select the proper probiotic? What are PRE-biotics? What are bacteriocins? How, when, and in what quantity should you take probiotics? What role does aloe vera play in restoring GI health? Click HERE for part 2.

The Holidays: A Prolonged Assault on Our Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 18, 2015
My husband has swollen ankles and feet, what’s going on? If I rinse sauerkraut to remove some of the sodium, doesn’t it also remove the probiotics? What do you think of kombucha, is it better than taking probiotics? What’s causing the irritation in my colon? What is the difference between lowering blood pressure with SuperBeets vs. amlodipine? Why is my mouth so dry while I’m in China? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: What Constitutes a Meal?
October 23, 2015
How protein drinks compare to meals and the benefits of whey protein. Is your green smoothie a friend or foe? And when to take your probiotics.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 21, 2015
Are at-home food allergy test kits accurate? There are so many probiotics out there, how do I know which one to take? Will systemic enzymes, curcumin and boswellia help with my autoimmune conditions? Are there any benefits to apple cider vinegar or is it just hype? Click HERE for part 1.