Probiotics

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 1
April 26, 2018
Martie Whittekin, radio host, author of "The Probiotic Cure," and natural health advocate, tackles the microbiome: its influences on brain, metabolism, and immunity are pervasive; The surprising news about what Meghan Markle, the future bride of Prince Harry, considers foremost among her travel essentials; We discover in the course of the interview, in an incredible example of perfect synergy, that we’ve both just penned blogs that expose Big Pharma greed! Why Martie recommends Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics; The role of pre and postbiotics in augmenting probiotic benefits; How to cultivate a healthy microbiome. Are colony counts (“CFUs”) a reliable way of assessing the potency or efficacy of probiotics? Martie adds her tips on treating GERD naturally. Click HERE for part 2.

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure: Harnessing the Power of Good Bacteria for Better Health." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 2
April 2, 2018
The Heart-Gut connection; Resveratrol may exert its protective effects via the microbiome; New heart stent prevent restenosis via coating artery lining with quercetin, resveratrol; Natural therapies for claudication; A caller whose anti-depressants aren’t doing the job for him; Do you need to take probiotics if you’re taking prebiotics? What about fecal transfer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
March 22, 2018
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 21, 2018
Making the case for Daylight Saving Time. Does taking probiotics effectively rebalance the gut flora after a round of antibiotics, or are the microbiota permanently disrupted? Is there a way to measure IGF-1 to determine the amount of protein one should consume? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 14, 2018
It's National Nutrition Month! An opportunity to focus on good nutrition for a healthy life; A review of products to enhance your ketogenic diet; No evidence to support the practice of rotating probiotics; Can CBD/Hemp Oil help with reducing anxiety, pain from sciatica and sleep? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
March 9, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Are the 35 supplements I'm taking responsible for my higher HgbA1c and gut fullness?...My husband and I will be staying at a condo in Mexico for the month of March. It was suggested we take Dukoral. Should I take this or stick to my probiotics or both?...Western Diet Triggers NLRP3 Dependent Innate Immune Reprogramming.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 14, 2018
I got the flu seven weeks ago but the cough and fatigue have not subsided despite taking AHCC, vitamin C and using a neti pot. If I have mild plaque according to an ultrasound, is it imperative to go on a statin? I am perplexed by the issue of probiotics vs. prebiotics, do you need both -- why? My 85-year-old father has stage 3 kidney disease, how much magnesium can he safely take? Click HERE for part 1.

Empower Yourself to be Healthier and Look Your Best, Part 1
January 25, 2018
Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert, shares her message of empowerment and some of her successful strategies for a healthy new you in 2018. Hear why good gut health is an important foundation for your overall health & beauty. What should people look for in a probiotic? Do probiotics help with skincare? Can probiotics also help even hormonal health? Your skin possesses its own microbiome, so harsh soaps and antibacterial cleansers deplete it and set the stage for acne and inflammation. Why generating glutathione internally with Reg’ Activ might be preferable to applying glutathione topically in expensive skin creams as a way of rejuvenating skin. Click HERE for part 2.