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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 7, Part 2
February 9, 2015
ACTION ALERT: NY State Attorney General Schneiderman orders major chains to stop selling herbal products--claims they are worthless! Mainstream media blindly follows, condemning all supplements, and calling for more regulation; Herbal experts push back by assailing AG's testing methodology, lack of transparency: Rush-to-judgement? Grandstanding? Responsible supplement manufacturers counter with assurances that numerous safeguards, quality controls already in place guarantee safety, potency of nutraceuticals; Studies confirm role of resveratrol in preserving memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Defending Beef, Part 1
February 5, 2015
Beef has been maligned as unhealthy and environmentally unsustainable. Nicolette Hahn Niman, environmental lawyer turned cattle rancher, pushes back against the detractors in her new book “Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production.” Can animals be raised humanely? Isn’t “eating high on the food chain” bad for the planet? Is lack of affordability an obstacle to mass production of organic, pasture-fed meats? Isn’t fat and cholesterol bad for you? What about TMAO? Are grass-fed meats doomed to occupy only a small niche market for ultra-discerning consumers, or can they broaden their appeal to reach a wide market? What should consumers look for when sourcing natural meat products? Click HERE for part 2.
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Defending Beef, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nicolette Hahn Niman, who makes the case for sustainable meat production. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 4, 2015
The Quackery of Quackwatch. Is my homocysteine too low? Is there a risk of bacterial infection (e. coli) from prostate biopsy. Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
To eat fats or not to eat fats for coronary artery disease. Is it safe to exercise with mitral valve prolapse? Prolotherapy for knee arthritis. The role of MCT oil in metabolism. Click HERE for part 1.
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New Health Rules, Part 1
February 3, 2015
Dr. Frank Lipman discusses his new book, “The New Health Rules”: Why fat is actually is good for you; why too much fruit may be bad; why over-reliance on whole grains may be a trap; why our breakfasts may be all wrong, why “energy bars” can sap your strength; why excessive juicing may be unwholesome; why "solo-tasking" should take priority over multi-tasking; why you need to get a little bit dirty . . . and more. Dr. Lipman offers suggestions for healthy breakfast smoothies, yoga, meditation, and Mindfulness, and reflects on the direction medicine should take for the future. Click HERE for part 2.
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New Health Rules, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Frank Lipman about his new book, "The New Health Rules." Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 31, Part 1
February 2, 2015
Salt may NOT affect cardiovascular risk; Can't resist fried foods? It may be genetic! OxyRBX, an incredible LEGAL performance enhancer (HINT: It's a placebo!); Expensive placebos work better than cheap ones. 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 31, Part 2
Super Bowl defeat may deflate home fans' testosterone; EGCG from green tea and AHCC (Immpower) may defeat oral cancer; Solutions for winter skin dryness; 6 new supplements for 2015--including a natural hair enhancer! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Fermented and Cultured Foods, Part 1
January 30, 2015
They’re all the rage! Everything you ever wanted to know about fermented and cultured foods: Cynthia Lair, nutrition professor at Bastyr University, dishes about the health benefits of living bacteria from food sources. Why are natural fermented foods superior to over-the-counter single species probiotics? What is Kombucha? Simple directions for making yogurt, kefir, fermented cabbage, kimchi, and miso at home. Are there dangers to homemade products? Why is homemade sour dough bread superior to commercial baked products? Click HERE for part 2.
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