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ENCORE: Challenging Cholesterol Phobia, Part 1
January 21, 2020
Dr. David Diamond, a Ph.D. biologist and Professor of Neuroscience, is an outspoken critic of modern medicine’s obsession with lowering cholesterol. His personal experience reversing his obesity and sky-high triglycerides with a low-carb, high-fat diet led him to challenge low-fat diet orthodoxy. He contends that many of the studies justifying widespread statin use are riven with “statistical deception.” In fact, he argues, high LDL cholesterol is only minimally associated with cardiovascular risk, and is a known survival factor in senior adults. Additionally, the significant side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs have been minimized. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Challenging Cholesterol Phobia, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Diamond, a Ph.D. biologist and Professor of Neuroscience, who is an outspoken critic of modern medicine’s obsession with lowering cholesterol. Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 18, Part 1
January 20, 2020
Food fight: Controversy over recent study exonerating meat reaches fever pitch; DHEA for rejuvenation; A natural fix for throat irritation; Is testosterone right for me? Separating the health rationale from the moral argument for eschewing animal foods; Physician burnout is widespread—could electronic health records be at fault; More home-cooked meals deliver healthy benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 18, Part 2
Use it or lose it—sexual activity helps to forestall menopause; Why vitamin D levels may fluctuate; Can biotin supplements affect your blood tests? Exercise wards off ADHD symptoms; It takes just 12 days for sugar to completely rewire your brain; Dietary polyphenols reduce women’s depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: 2020 Diet Rankings
January 17, 2020
It's that time of year again - nutritional weapons addressing metabolic resistance to weight loss. Plus, Leyla weighs in on diet rankings for 2020.
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Blending Nature and Science, Part 1
January 16, 2020
Dr. Ross Pelton, Scientific Director for Essential Formulas, has the incredible story of how Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics became a worldwide leader in probiotic health. He discusses the science behind why Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics are so effective. He also discusses drug-induced nutrient depletions. Click HERE for part 2.
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Blending Nature and Science, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN about the genesis of Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics. Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 11, Part 1
January 13, 2020
A quarter of Americans take drugs that can make them fat; Natural cures for fatty liver/NASH; Fasting can reduce inflammation without the drawbacks of immunosuppressive drugs; U.S. alcohol deaths rise sharply—surpassing opiate overdoses; Global temperatures may be rising—but human body temperatures are declining; NY Yankees revamp training staff after record season of injuries; Daily news fix may rewire our nervous systems in stress mode. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 11, Part 2
Benefits/risks of kale-broccoli smoothies; Is a vegetarian diet suitable for kids? Eating out—even if only once a week—puts the pounds on; Tea drinkers live longer; Diets high in carotenoids protect against skin cancer; Don Imus survived prostate cancer for ten years, foregoing conventional treatment, leveraging diet, supplements, exercise; Exercise helps spare brain’s gray matter; Delta flight attendants sue over health problems linked to ”toxic” uniforms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Integrative Medicine Under the Microscope, Part 1
January 9, 2020
Why is it that so many patients are looking for alternative and complementary medicines and treatments? Should more studies be conducted on alternative or complementary treatments, or is it a waste of money and time? Does integrative medicine belong in academic medical centers—should it be taught at all? John Weeks, with over 32 years of experience in advocacy for natural medicine, confronts the critics of the new trend to fund research in medical schools and universities; what’s the future of integrative medicine in the U.S.? Are initiatives underway to make it more available and affordable? How has the current opiate epidemic created an opportunity for advances in non-drug treatment of pain syndromes? Could integrative medicine provide the key to solving America’s health care crisis? Click HERE for part 2.
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