Allergy

Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies, Part 1
May 13, 2021
Natural solutions for spring and summer allergies. Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., R.N., The Natural Nurse®️, offers solutions for runny noses, burning eyes, wheezing and sneezing miseries. Why are allergies so prevalent? Does it have something to do with diet? Air pollution? The Hygiene Hypothesis? Microbiome-disrupting medications and food additives? The surprising connection between food allergies and seasonal congestion. Kamhi discusses herbs and supplements that fight allergies. What to do if you suffer from Histamine Intolerance. The key precautions you can take to create an allergen-free home environment. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., R.N., The Natural Nurse®️. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is Zoloft Addictive?
April 22, 2021
Is Zoloft addictive?; What are your thoughts on the vaccine causing anaphylactic reactions in some people?; Is citrulline superior or inferior to L-arginine?; What is the best way to lose weight while taking Prozac?; What radio station is your show on? Click HERE for part 1.

The Top Nine Food Allergy Foods, Part 1
April 21, 2021
Food allergies with Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR). How common are food allergies and why have they surged in prevalence? What’s the difference between true food allergies and food intolerances? What are the top nine food allergy foods? Why is there new-think about introducing common allergenic foods early in life? Is breastfeeding protective? What about mail-order home allergy tests that purport to reveal “hidden” food allergies? How do you properly obtain a correct diagnosis? Are some people unnecessarily eliminating nutritious foods? Is it true that some foods cross-react with airborne allergens? What about the new phenomenon of meat allergies? Does shellfish allergy necessarily mean you have to eliminate fish? Dr. Gupta previews some of the new breakthrough therapies for food allergies. Dr. Gupta will release a forthcoming book, "Food Without Fear," this summer. Click HERE for part 2.

The Top Nine Food Allergy Foods, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR). Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 31, 2021
Does pollen trigger chronic pelvic pain?; Defending Dr. Hoffman!; Uveitis treated with acyclovir; What is the best diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis?; Should I take olive leaf extract with meals or away from meals?; What are the best types of vitamin C and magnesium to take? Will these help lower CRP? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Heal the Complex Patient, Part 1
January 6, 2021
Many people suffer from a bewildering array of symptoms including fatigue, bodily aches and pains, depression and anxiety, sudden weight gain or loss, brain fog, and multiple food and chemical reactions. These are often branded “psychosomatic”. Dr. Neil Nathan presents a detailed roadmap to recovery in his book “Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.” What is the Cell Danger Response (CDR) and how does it explain why patients get “stuck” in chronic illness? Why is mold toxicity such a pervasive trigger of a myriad of health problems? How can mold-exposed patients be detoxed? What role for tick-borne infections like Lyme and Bartonella in triggering chronic illness? What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and how can its proper identification facilitate relief from baffling symptoms? Why is it sometimes important to “reboot” a dysregulated autonomic nervous system in chronically ill patients? What supplements and medications aid recovery? Why is it important to go slow with treatments? Dr. Nathan shares resources for clinicians and patients. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 21, Part 1
November 23, 2020
The pandemic surge scuttles Thanksgiving plans; Millions line up for testing with results backlogged; Vaccine breakthroughs—is it too good to be true? The collateral damage of lockdowns; Frontline hospital workers show high rates of exposure—but many remain asymptomatic; Can you get COVID from food? Research shows all those disinfectants don’t stem COVID-19–and are possibly harmful; A new study claims supplement benefits are “all in your head”; NT Factor shown helpful in ameliorating symptoms in patients with bodily pain; Age is no barrier to weight loss; Sinus medicine—is it OK prior to heart surgery? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 21, Part 2

Vaccine FAQs—what we know and what we don’t; Can you blend your vitamins into your smoothie? Do dark stools require medical attention? Iodine deficiency is common in vegans; Too much Omega 6 in the absence of Omega 3 in mothers’ diets during pregnancy may program offspring for cravings, obesity; Medical practices hit hard by COVID-19, majority of docs have seen loss in revenue; Too many antibiotics in children under 2 trigger allergies, autoimmunity, obesity, and behavioral problems. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Eggs
November 6, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: What is your opinion of proteolytic digestive enzymes?; I eat two eggs every day for breakfast. Will I develop an allergy or sensitivity to it?; What do you think of protein shakes made with whey or pea protein?