Autoimmune Diseases

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 12, Part 2: Autoimmune Diseases and the Microbiome
November 14, 2022
Autoimmune diseases and the microbiome; Fiber may worsen, carnivore diet may help rheumatoid arthritis; The unintended consequences of frequent Covid testing; Bivalent vaccines offer scant advantage over older shots; CBD offers sleep, anxiety benefits; Obesity worsens among military personnel, undermining national security. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

An Integrative Approach to Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, Part 1
October 27, 2022
Integrative rheumatologist Jill Weintraub MD explains how hi-tech medicines can be supported by lifestyle measures—including diet, stress reduction, and specific supplements. She’s the co-author of "Strategies to Treat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Everything You Wish Your Doctor Had Told You," where she offers comprehensive recovery plans with patient vignettes. She first details conventional options now available for autoimmunity, including the new biologic drugs. Dr. Weintraub discusses how diet can be deployed to reduce dependency on medications; the Mediterranean, Paleo, and vegan diets have been found helpful, as has intermittent fasting. Supplements like curcumin, omega 3s, and Boswellin may help tamp down inflammation; Adaptogens may counter the effects of stress; and probiotics and “gut-sealers” may address altered intestinal permeability. Androgens—especially DHEA—have proven helpful in lupus. A particular focus for Dr. Weintraub is patients who have signs of autoimmune susceptibility prior to formal diagnosis, who are ideal candidates for early intervention with natural modalities to forestall the development of full-blown disease. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Dementia
October 3, 2022
Why calcium alone is not enough for osteoporosis; Dairy and heart disease risk—it depends on what type; Dogs can literally smell owners’ stress; The link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma; Harnessing the health benefits of cold; Folic acid vs. suicide; Vitamin D vs. dementia, autoimmune disease and premature death; Urolithin A vs. osteoarthritis; Ashwagandha for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2022
An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19 Part 2
March 21, 2022
Natural treatment for spring allergies; Light exposure while sleeping undermines metabolism; Cocoa flavanols score vs. heart disease; Keto diet improves MS symptoms; Phthalates in medications increase cancer risk; Treating excessive sweating; Is Fosamax necessary for mild osteopenia? US drug deaths since pandemic surpass 100,000. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 1
March 14, 2022
Covid cases plummet in West—while lockdown nations like China with Covid-zero policies experience surges; Authorities pressed for flu vax—but this year’s batch acknowledged by CDC to be minimally effective; Mayhem: Fentanyl-laced cocaine, pricey champagne spiked with MDMA, and lavender aromatherapy transmitting rare deadly bacteria; Is milk protein a no-no for MS? Can itchy skin be an aftermath of Covid infection? Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Autoimmunity
January 26, 2022
Study: Vitamin D and fish oil beneficial for autoimmunity; Remembering Dr. John Sarno; Is it true I should avoid ashwagandha due to my thyroid medicine?; What is the efficacy of supplements like TA-65? How can we keep our telomeres healthy? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 1
January 3, 2022
Amid vaccine resistance, breakthrough infections, researchers explore mushrooms, Chinese herbal medicine; Breast pain after the Covid vax; Vitamin D for autoimmunity; When testing for Covid, time of day affects accuracy; A new heart test that can detect dangerous soft plaque; Did paying people to take Covid shots move the needle on vax rates? Ovary removal surgery before menopause hikes risk for dementia; When is it necessary to take blood pressure meds, when not? Natural ways to reverse high histamine levels. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Natural Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases, Part 1
November 11, 2021
Autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis are on the rise in Western countries; there are now 72 of them affecting every organ of the body. Dr. Angela Lucterhand, Director of Product and Program Marketing at Ortho Molecular Products, is an expert on natural therapies for autoimmunity. Why the uptick in these diseases in the modern industrialized countries? She outlines the role diet, stress, environmental toxicity, and gut health play in autoimmunity. Elimination of food precipitants is a key to recovery; so, too, is addressing “leaky gut” and restoring balance of the microbiome. Certain supplements address gut integrity, tamp down inflammation, and support the mitochondria. Dr. Lucterhand details a functional medicine roadmap for reversing autoimmunity. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Angela Lucterhand, Director of Product and Program Marketing at Ortho Molecular Products and an expert on natural therapies for autoimmunity. Click HERE for part 1.