Aging

How Your Gut Effects the Aging Process, Part 2
April 19, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas and author of the article, "The Microbiome Theory of Aging." Click HERE for part 1.

Addressing a Universal Concern: Energy & Fatigue, Part 1
April 18, 2023
Cellular health may start declining as early as twenty-five years old, causing fatigue and susceptibility to disease. More people complain to their family doctors about fatigue than any other ailment. John Casey, CEO of Nutritional Therapeutics, does a deep-dive on NTFactor, the only nutritional formula clinically proven to repair damaged cells and improve your body's energy production. NTFactor also aids in the bioavailability of hard-to-absorb nutrients. NTFactor works by repairing and restoring the bilayer membranes throughout the body. It has been the subject of over thirteen clinical trials and more than fifty-five published peer-reviewed papers in both medical and scientific journals. Each showed a statistically significant benefit to the three-hundred-plus participants that were evaluated for decreases in moderate-to-severe fatigue. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 8, Part 1: Fish Oil v. Cognitive Decline
April 10, 2023
I made Flava Naturals chocolate brownies for Passover—and they were a hit! Fish oil scores vs. cognitive decline in new study; Is crystal healing legit? Becoming a stool donor can yield big bucks—but few qualify; An epidemic of back pain in young girls is tied to excess screen time; Big Pharma has plans to harness mRNA technology for cancer, autoimmune disease, genetic conditions by 2030—but is it ready for primetime? Survey shows confidence in CDC recommendations varies by party affiliation; Body composition is a strong determinant of risk for severe Covid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 8, Part 2: The Key to Shedding Pounds

Earliest evidence of human use of psychedelics—3000 years ago; The key to shedding pounds and diabetes prevention may be a handful of almonds prior to meals; What combination of diet and exercise yields the healthiest weight loss results? Why newly-popular weight loss drugs may lead to frailty; The verdict on masks—they help little if at all; When routine screenings—PAP smears, colonoscopy, and PSA—make little sense for elderly; Lifestyle habits in 30s may be crucial foundation for healthy aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sleep Strategy
April 6, 2023
Update on the Alliance for Natural Health and the SOS Campaign; Study: Omega 3's impact on cognitive health; An interesting sleep strategy: Stay up later. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 1, Part 2: Keto Matzoh Balls?
April 3, 2023
Keto matzoh balls for Passover? The final verdict on the health impact of alcohol; Is a vitamin D of 81 too high? Can episodes of high blood pressure be linked to GERD? Vitamin D vs. diabetes; Magnesium vs. cognitive decline; Blueberry polyphenols for vascular health; Curcumin vs. atherosclerosis; Can you catch a UTI from contaminated meat? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 1
March 30, 2023
"Harnessing the Nine Pillars of Aging." Anti-aging researcher Greg Macpherson challenges us to embrace aging in his new book which details the current scientific theories that explain how we age. He envisions progress which will enable individuals to attain 3-digit longevity. The conundrum is how to extend lifespan without end-of-life disease and debilitation; it’s called optimizing healthspan. To that end, we need to employ nutritional strategies, exercise, and the selective use of senolytics—natural and pharmaceutical anti-aging agents. What role for metformin? Rapamycin? Fisetin? EGCG? 2-Hoba from Himalayan buckwheat? Resveratrol? Pterostilbene? Nicotinamide riboside? Astragalus? How do caloric restriction and time-restricted feeding support autophagy, the body’s cleanup process that gets rid of senescent cells? How to reinvigorate your stem cells. Is growth hormone really an anti-aging elixir? What about antioxidants? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with anti-aging researcher Greg Macpherson, author of "Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: To Live Your Healthiest Life." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 1: Damar Hamlin
March 27, 2023
Stricken Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin—could supplements have played a role in his recovery strategy? What obstacles might he encounter in his rehabilitation—and could his near-death experience ultimately have a POSITIVE effect on him? Was his cardiac arrest related to the vaccine? When gum pain may not be a symptom of a dental problem; New Alzheimer drug nears approval—boon or bane? Promising nasal Covid vaccine fails crucial test. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 2: Breakthrough Obesity Drugs

Can Covid cause hair loss? Breakthrough obesity drugs work—but are pricey and come with side effects; Caller experiences headaches from whey protein; Melatonin improves sleep in autistic children; Probiotics for sleep apnea? Learning piano in late life improves cognition and mood; The toll of Covid lockdowns on elderly brains; Should doctors warn patients about downsides of Medicare Advantage plans? High optimism propels women to longevity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.