Acid Reflux

ENCORE: Curing Reflux Through Food, Part 2
October 19, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jamie Koufman, pioneering ear, nose & throat specialist and author of “Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook and Cure.” Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dry Brushing
July 21, 2021
Ultra-processed food consumption a risk factor for inflammatory bowel disease; What is your opinion about dry brushing? Can it help with gastrointestinal issues?; What is the best time and proper dose of Endefen to take for GERD?; My daughter has breast cancer. What are your thoughts on the x39 patch?; How risky is covid for vaccinated patients with hypertension and moderate kidney disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Power of Poop!
July 14, 2021
The power of poop!; My nephew had a bone marrow transplant and chemo and needs help; In addition to DGL and Endefen, what type of diet do you advise patients when they have a flare-up of GERD?; Is my fragmented sleep adversely affecting my health? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: SIBO
July 1, 2021
My daughter has recurring SIBO after taking rounds of antibiotics. Can she take Candibactin BR permanently?; My gastritis has returned after taking a daily aspirin to avoid blood clots when I broke my knee cap. Now I have to take omeprazole!; Which is better for joints, type 1 or type 2 collagen? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Menopausal Hot Flashes
June 16, 2021
I've been using MCT oil on a keto diet but isn't it processed and unhealthy?; I heard bee pollen can be helpful for menopausal hot flashes. Is this true?; Any concerns about giving a child under two years of age chocolate?; I'm a 72-year-old diabetic with morning blood sugars in the 130s. What can I do to lower these numbers?; I have symptoms of GERD but I think I have too little stomach acid. If I do the HCL test, could it hurt my esophagus? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: What exactly does it mean when it says a vaccine is 95% effective?
March 24, 2021
Got your vaccine? Guess who'll give you a free donut!; A critique of Dr. Hoffman's vaccine article--Which Vaccine Should I Take?; I have to take acid-reducing medication for a year. What can I do to protect my bones?; B6 found to be helpful in keeping cytokine storm at bay in Covid-19; What exactly does it mean when it says a vaccine is 95% effective? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 2
March 1, 2021
Are statin side effects imaginary? Gum disease sets stage for Covid complications and death; Do multivitamins do any good? 14-pound weight gain during Covid lockdown prompted this man’s GERD; Does a calcium score of 1000 necessitate cholesterol medication? Prediabetes hikes odds of brain decline; Hit piece claims supplements offer no Covid benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2
January 18, 2021
Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Top Ranking Diets for 2021
January 14, 2021
The top-ranking diets for 2021; Do you have an opinion regarding the supplement Prevagen? Is there any truth to their claims?; Would you recommend alkaline water in the case of acid reflux and GERD?; What are the best tests to accurately diagnose autoimmune thyroid conditions? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 9, Part 2
January 11, 2021
Ultra-processed foods—what are they? How bad are they for you? How do they undermine your health? Using iron injections for anemia; When babies suffer from reflux; The food industry’s pervasive influence on nutrition research; Does heating olive oil damage its beneficial polyphenols? Ginger vs. autoimmune disease; Science Times flubs story on coconut oil, branding it harmful, ignoring ample evidence of its brain-protective effects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.