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Leyla Weighs In
December 2, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers some more of your health questions: "Could you elaborate on what to use to fight toenail fungus? I had a quadruple bypass two years ago, is Greek yogurt okay to eat or should I avoid dairy altogether?" Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.
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The Potential Benefits of Medical Marijuana, Part 1
December 1, 2016
Dr. Rachna Patel is a pioneer in research and application of medical marijuana. She is careful to distinguish her practice from “card mills” that indiscriminately hand out prescriptions for marijuana to mostly recreational users. Rather, she tailors various formulas comprising differing ratios and dosages of THC and cannabidiol according to patients' medical conditions. She finds many of her patients with pain conditions respond well to medical marijuana: fibromyalgia, arthritis, and neuropathy. Many are able to taper their prescription meds due to the pain relief they obtain. She describes topical application of marijuana for psoriasis and sore joints. Patients with MS experience decreased spasticity and patients with Parkinson’s Disease see improvements in tremors. Patients with anxiety enjoy freedom from panic attacks. Medical marijuana is well-suited for insomnia. It ameliorates GI pain in IBS and colitis. What patients are NOT candidates for medical marijuana? Can it be used in kids and adolescents? How might it paradoxically help ADHD? Do patients feel stoned? Does it create addiction or dependency? What about "amotivational syndrome" that is reported in chronic pot smokers? Does it provide support to cancer patients? Might it possess anti-inflammatory effects? Why does Dr. Patel eschew use of inhaled marijuana products? Should users trust the internet or should they access prescription marijuana via official licensed dispensaries? Click HERE for part 2.
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The Potential Benefits of Medical Marijuana, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rachna Patel, a pioneer in research and application of medical marijuana. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 30, 2016
My son was found to have inflammation in three areas of his colon, how can we treat this condition? The New York Times gets it wrong – twice in one month! First it was the election--now supplements! Can lutein and zeaxanthin in supplements increase cancer risk like the beta-carotene studies found in Finnish men? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
Could you provide a list of supplements for my husband to protect him from his smoking habit? I cured my sciatica—without drugs or surgery! My husband’s cancer has shrunk with a combination of chemotherapy and EGCG, any other supplements he should add? Click HERE for part 1.
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Aged Garlic Extract for Immune Support, Part 1
November 29, 2016
The role of Aged Garlic Extract in supporting immunity with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., CCN, the author of "Your Blood Never Lies" and "Cracking the Metabolic Code." With the stressful holiday season now in full gear, what measures can we take to support our immune systems? What role could supplementation with Kyolic play in fending off infections? How does the immune system function (a brief primer)? When it comes to immunity, can we get too much of a good thing, resulting in autoimmunity or allergic responses? How is it thought that Aged Garlic Extract primes immunity? Are there ancillary benefits to Kyolic—for blood pressure and to protect arteries? For osteoporosis? What are the latest studies demonstrating about Aged Garlic Extract? What other ways can we optimize our immunity? What roles do exercise, diet, and sleep play? What other supplements should be part of our immune support portfolios? Why is allicin not thought to be essential for garlic’s immune-supportive activity? Why is Aged Garlic Extract thought to be superior to other non-standardized garlic products? Click HERE for Part 2.
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Aged Garlic Extract for Immune Support, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., CCN about what measures can we take to support our immune systems. Click HERE for Part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 26, Part 1
November 28, 2016
Catch up on some of the health stories you may have missed with this encore presentation of the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show, including a deep-dive into fall allergies. Click HERE for part 2.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 26, Part 2
Catch up on the health stories you may have missed with this encore presentation of the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show, including groundbreaking research into the positive effects of Omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin on anxiety and depression. Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Dr. Leo Galland’s “The Allergy Solution,” Part 1
November 25, 2016
Dr. Leo Galland’s, "The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth About Why You Are Sick and How to Get Well.” The book seeks to empower patients to discover the hidden causes of their allergic symptoms via a detailed self-questionnaire, and to remediate them. Dr. Galland goes beyond sneezing, wheezing, and itching to characterize a wide variety of maladies and afflictions as allergic in origin. Why are allergies so much more pervasive in modern times? Allergies can be divided into indoor, outdoor and internal; Outdoor allergies comprise pollens, molds, animal dander and industrial pollutants; indoor allergies are on the rise due to our toxic home and work environments; and internal allergies arise when we turn our disrupted GI tracts into portable allergy factories. Poor diet, over-dependency on medications, and toxic chemicals create a perfect storm for allergies. Dr. Galland explains the rationale for a 3-day “Power Wash” which he administers to new patients to unmask dietary allergic triggers and revive their detoxification pathways. What role do “leaky gut” and “dysbiosis” play in promoting allergies? Why are probiotics alone not enough to restore GI balance for allergy sufferers? Dr. Galland discusses the 5 major food culprits: wheat, corn, soy, dairy and yeast; What role do dietary bioflavonoids from fruits, vegetables and spices play as potent allergy quenchers? How do allergies lead to a vicious cycle of weight gain and inflammation? Can brain allergies be responsible for depression, ADHD, brain-fog, even psychosis? Fascinating case studies from Dr. Galland’s practice illustrate the power of proper allergy sleuthing. Click HERE for part 2.
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