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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 14, Part 2
February 16, 2015
NY legislator calls for absurd, redundant warning labels on supplements; 1/3 of Americans turn to alternative medicine; Fish oil, probiotic, melatonin use soars; US Government does about-face on dietary cholesterol health warnings; Your diet can affect your sex life; Amino acid-enriched whey protein can help stave off muscle loss in the elderly. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Herbal Medicine for Colds and Flus, Part 1
February 12, 2015
In the wake of this year’s flu vaccine fiasco, master herbalists Jhoane and Carl Robinson, co-founders of Cedar Bear Naturales natural products company, share wisdom about natural alternatives for respiratory conditions. Why echinacea should not be used for certain conditions, and not simply for prevention; the potent anti-infective properties of garlic; the immune-supportive benefits of elderberry; when to take lomatium, yarrow, and Oregon grape root; tailored remedies for different types of coughs. Carl dishes on why NY Attorney General Schneiderman’s “bust” of herbal products is based on totally specious methodology. Click HERE for part 2.
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Herbal Medicine for Colds and Flus, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with master herbalists Jhoane and Carl Robinson, co-founders of Cedar Bear Naturales natural products company, as they share wisdom about natural alternatives for respiratory conditions. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 11, 2015
Questions NOT to ask us. Remedies for non-allergic rhinitis and asthma. How much magnesium is safe for constipation? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
What’s best for atrial fibrillation? Can I take colloidal silver internally for immune health? Does full spectrum light give us vitamin D? Click HERE for part 1.
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Cease and Desist, Part 1
February 10, 2015
Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) dishes on the recent “cease and desist” order leveled against major retailers of herbal supplements by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: “These actions . . . smack of a self-serving publicity stunt under the guise of protecting public health.” He claims the DNA barcoding methodology used by the AG is inappropriate; proper testing would support the potency and safety of the herbal products in question. The AG has not taken calls from responsible representatives of the supplement community, and he refuse to divulge the raw data on which the recall action is based. Steve Mister discusses the elaborate safeguards already in place by supplement manufacturers, and argues that more regulations are not the answer. He offers tips on how consumers can assure themselves of the quality and purity of supplements they use. He urges NY residents to express their concerns directly to the Attorney General, and is spearheading a Twitter campaign: “Hashtag: ReleasetheReport! Click HERE for part 2.
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Cease and Desist, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition on the recent “cease and desist” order leveled against major retailers of herbal supplements by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Click HERE for part 1.
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Supplements Under Attack, Part 1
February 9, 2015
NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman orders Target, Walmart, Walgreens and GNC to pull ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, ginseng and echinacea house brands. Allegation is that “pills contained nothing more than fillers such as asparagus, rice and houseplants.” Should consumers be concerned? Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com) weighs in with a balanced critique of the testing methods used by the AG’s office. Are supplements “unregulated” as many press reports argue? Do we need more government oversight of the supplement industry? How can supplement buyers make sure they get what they pay for? Should ingredients from China be avoided? Click HERE for part 2.
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Supplements Under Attack, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com). Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 7, Part 1
Brian Williams has nothing on me: I've hob-nobbed with Nobel Prize winners, medical pioneers (humor)! What's causing the epidemic of early puberty among young girls? Should a 62 yr old get the measles vaccine? Fifty Shades of Litigation: California woman launches class-action lawsuit against sexual lube maker over disappointing results; Older adults need more protein to retain muscle; Easy does it when it comes to jogging; Meditation may slow age-related loss of grey matter in the brain; the amazing properties of olive leaf extract; New iPhone breathalyzer apps tell you if you're too drunk to drive, have smelly breath, or are in fat-burning mode. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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