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ENCORE: The Benefits of Compounded Medications and Supplements, Part 1
August 17, 2023
Compounding pharmacies form a vital link in the ecosystem of functional and integrative medicine. Yet their ability to provide patients with unique personalized medications and nutraceuticals is being threatened by regulatory overreach. Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D. is an expert on compounding and is director of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center. Why is BigPharma lobbying against bio-identical HRT? How might bias against compounding pharmacies limit innovative doctors’ options to personalize treatments; Why offering custom-tailored medications is preferable to a one-size-fits-all approach; Dr. Kim discusses natural hormones, low-dose naltrexone, innovative pain formulations, and novel intravenous products. Compounding pharmacies like his are essential providers of the unique medications and supplements that require specialized delivery systems for children with autism; How consumers can push back against restrictive regulations that threaten to deny them the benefits of compounded medications—The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding is fighting for patients’ rights. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: The Benefits of Compounded Medications and Supplements, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D., an expert on compounding, about compounding pharmacies' vital link in the ecosystem of functional and integrative medicine and the threat they're under by regulatory overreach. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A 101 on Salmon
August 16, 2023
Highlights from the Canadian Rockies; What do you think of kratom as a supplement?; I've never cooked salmon but would like to start eating it. Could you please provided a 101 on salmon?; I'm having a hard time reaching my goal weight even though I limit myself to 1500 calories a day--what gives? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: What about magnesium?
How can I ensure I'm getting the right ratio of zinc to copper?; What about magnesium?; Could Benfotiamine be beneficial for MS or CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy)?; What kind of multivitamin do you recommend? What about the timing of the supplements I take? Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Natural Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases, Part 1
August 15, 2023
Autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis are on the rise in Western countries; there are now 72 of them affecting every organ of the body. Dr. Angela Lucterhand, Director of Product and Program Marketing at Ortho Molecular Products, is an expert on natural therapies for autoimmunity. Why the uptick in these diseases in the modern industrialized countries? She outlines the role diet, stress, environmental toxicity, and gut health play in autoimmunity. Elimination of food precipitants is a key to recovery; so, too, is addressing “leaky gut” and restoring balance of the microbiome. Certain supplements address gut integrity, tamp down inflammation, and support the mitochondria. Dr. Lucterhand details a functional medicine roadmap for reversing autoimmunity. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Natural Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Angela Lucterhand, Director of Product and Program Marketing at Ortho Molecular Products and an expert on natural therapies for autoimmunity. Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 1: Erythritol
August 14, 2023
New revelations about natural sweetener erythritol—should we be concerned? Research may spell relief for “mosquito magnets”; Does fish oil increase the risk of atrial fibrillation? Will drinking Coke or Pepsi help men grow larger testicles? Allium vegetables and garlic supplements vs. stomach cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 2: Improving Stroke Recovery
Is exercise more effective than drugs or talk therapy for depression and anxiety? Improving stroke recovery; Makers of sugary cereals threaten to sue Feds over loss of “healthy” food labeling. Prescription meds don’t cut it for long-term management of sleep problems; Why cars make drivers drowsy; “Catch-up sleep” on weekends is not the solution for workday sleep deficits; Vitamin D vs. dementia; Sketchy ties with Big Pharma prompt resignation of FDA official; Asthma rescue med shortage highlights U.S. drug supply chain problems. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Antinutrients
August 11, 2023
What are antinutrients? A focus on lectins in this first of a two part series.
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ENCORE: An Integrative Deep-Dive on Diabetes, Part 1
August 10, 2023
The incidence of diabetes is increasing across the world. It’s said we’re amidst a “twin pandemic”—there’s Covid, and then there are the millions of individuals who suffer from diabetes and metabolic syndrome that may exceed Covid in their toll. We're joined by Dr. Mona Morstein, author of "Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach For Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes." Are there more than just two types of diabetes? What’s wrong with the traditional treatment paradigm for diabetes? What’s the best diet? Is keto safe for diabetics? What about intermittent fasting? What supplements aid blood sugar control? Do pollutants play a role in diabetes causation? Can commonly used medications make it worse? What blood tests shed light on prediabetes? Which forms of exercise are best? Is the microbiome involved with metabolic fitness? Click HERE for part 2.
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