Allergy

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 29, Part 1
May 1, 2017
Magnesium to prevent bone fractures; Do you need to take vitamin K even if blood tests don't reveal a deficiency? Epic fail: Low sodium diet shown to increase blood pressure; A caller with allergy symptoms whenever he goes to a public library; Air pollution can lower "good" HDL cholesterol; Dark chocolate ingredient enhances mitochondrial function in debilitated diabetics with heart failure; Aerobic exercise coupled with resistance training can boost brain power in over 50s; Antibiotics up risk for colon polyps. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 5, 2017
The latest on nut allergies and the ultimate test to determine which you’re allergic to. Study -- Titanium dioxide may interfere in digestive processes -- where it is and how to avoid it. Can I take strontium one hour before Westhroid for hypothyroidism? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 25, Part 2
February 27, 2017
Could a clean diet make men smell sexier? By 2030 much of world’s population may all be living to 90—but not in the U.S! A caller on a multitude of medications—dangerous polypharmacy? What supplements could offer help to a 60-year-old with ADHD? Could knee implants prompt allergic reactions? Your cat may not make you crazy, but you might get Alzheimer’s; Nicotinamide riboside may prevent neuropathy in chemo recipients; Men: Can too much exercise put a damper on your sex drive? Gluten-free diet may up risk for arsenic, mercury toxicity, calorie overload. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 26, Part 1
November 28, 2016
Catch up on some of the health stories you may have missed with this encore presentation of the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show, including a deep-dive into fall allergies. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Dr. Leo Galland’s “The Allergy Solution,” Part 1
November 25, 2016
Dr. Leo Galland’s, "The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth About Why You Are Sick and How to Get Well.” The book seeks to empower patients to discover the hidden causes of their allergic symptoms via a detailed self-questionnaire, and to remediate them. Dr. Galland goes beyond sneezing, wheezing, and itching to characterize a wide variety of maladies and afflictions as allergic in origin. Why are allergies so much more pervasive in modern times? Allergies can be divided into indoor, outdoor and internal; Outdoor allergies comprise pollens, molds, animal dander and industrial pollutants; indoor allergies are on the rise due to our toxic home and work environments; and internal allergies arise when we turn our disrupted GI tracts into portable allergy factories. Poor diet, over-dependency on medications, and toxic chemicals create a perfect storm for allergies. Dr. Galland explains the rationale for a 3-day “Power Wash” which he administers to new patients to unmask dietary allergic triggers and revive their detoxification pathways. What role do “leaky gut” and “dysbiosis” play in promoting allergies? Why are probiotics alone not enough to restore GI balance for allergy sufferers? Dr. Galland discusses the 5 major food culprits: wheat, corn, soy, dairy and yeast; What role do dietary bioflavonoids from fruits, vegetables and spices play as potent allergy quenchers? How do allergies lead to a vicious cycle of weight gain and inflammation? Can brain allergies be responsible for depression, ADHD, brain-fog, even psychosis? Fascinating case studies from Dr. Galland’s practice illustrate the power of proper allergy sleuthing. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Dr. Leo Galland’s “The Allergy Solution,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leo Galland about the hidden causes of allergic symptoms. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 2
March 19, 2016
Victory! Senate votes "no" on "DARK Act" that prohibits GMO-labeling; Histamine Intolerance--a new way of looking at allergies; Emulsifiers like polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose in processed foods wreak havoc on the gut, promote colitis and obesity; What are the dangers of caramel coloring? What to do for a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation? Scientists may have discovered the liver chemical that gives us a sweet tooth. Bacopa herbal supplement aids memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 4, 2016
Can I become allergic to the healthy foods I’m now eating? Can collagen powder and bone powder along with strontium help prevent hip fracture? Can vitamin C infusions help my mother with stage IV breast cancer? What do you think of fluoride in water; do you use fluoride-containing products? Is it OK to take magnesium even if you don’t have a deficiency? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2016
Poop pill promises to reverse obesity, but scientists say it may be too late to save the human microbiome; Charlie Sheen goes off the rails again with misinformed holistic HIV "cure;" Tomatoes may be potent gout, arthritis trigger; It had to happen--you can now track your sexual 5 mileage with the "SexFit"; How to allergy-proof your child; Why fish intake by pregnant women improves a child's brain; "Burn fat while you sleep" may be more than just an idle promise; I report on my test-drive on the "Whole30" Diet. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Problematic Foods
October 30, 2015
How to distinguish between food allergy, food intolerance and food sensitivity; why they're so prevalent today and how to identify your problematic foods.