Diabetes

ENCORE: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Part 1
November 24, 2016
Integrative neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter discusses his new book, The Grain Brain Cookbook. Why is a low-carb, ketogenic diet beneficial for the brain? How does gluten wreak havoc on the nervous system? What results are Dr. Perlmutter seeing in treatment of patients with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's, MS, and ALS? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book, The Grain Brain Cookbook. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
November 18, 2016
Another cause of high HgbA1c -- iron deficiency anemia; I can't exercise on an empty stomach. How can I improve my glycogen storage? The holidays are upon us, let's talk booze.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 16, 2016
Do natural sweeteners like stevia cause an insulin spike? Could I have a second opinion on my overactive bladder? I’m an RN with two autoimmune conditions required to take a flu shot, am I at risk of Guillaine Barre syndrome? What can my brother take for dry mouth and mouth sores from chemo/radiation treatments? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 2
November 14, 2016
Press uncritically parrots erroneous conclusion of report that Vitamin D is "over-rated," "potentially harmful;" Vitamin vs. breast cancer, bladder cancer, bipolar disorder, asthma; Are potatoes bad for the heart? Does fish oil prevent insulin resistance? Tai Chi for neck pain? Acupuncture for high blood pressure? Acai drink improves vascular function, fights free radicals; More states legalize pot—pros and cons; Full-fat dairy gets exonerated in new study. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 11, 2016
Help - I have clients with persistent elevated blood sugars despite following a low carb diet; here's why methylselenocysteine is a better supplement than selenomethionine; why is there an increase in mucus associated with a leaky gut?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 5, Part 2
November 7, 2016
A deeply flawed study concludes that cranberry is "ineffective" for UTIs; When low cholesterol is a bad sign; Quercetin quenches rheumatoid arthritis; Genes may dictate whether you love or hate exercise; Men with early prostate cancer survive equally well with or without aggressive treatment; Just 3 low-carb meals can curb excess insulin; Consumers now more wary of sugar than of preservatives; Cocoa/EGCG combo inhibits appetite; Pomegranate repairs mitochondrial damage; Why do U.S. prescription drugs cost so much? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 2, 2016
Could naringenin in grapefruit cure diabetes? I’ve been underweight all my life, can you help me gain weight? Could my low insulin levels be the reason for high blood sugar? Can you recommend an at-home mold testing kit? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 12, 2016
My wife was prescribed Metformin for prediabetes, how does this medication work? The last time I had an EBT heart scan my score was zero (yay!), how long should I wait to have another one? Would strontium help my 35-year-old daughter-in-law with bone loss in her jaw? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 27, Part 1
August 28, 2016
When it comes to fat intake, it’s not how much you eat, it’s when you eat it; Night time feedings make babies fatter; EGCG prevent abdominal aneurysms; Antibiotics promote childhood obesity, increase their risk for both Type I and Type 2 diabetes; Harvard study finds lower IQ in kids who consume fluoridated water. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.