Diabetes

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 14, Part 1
February 16, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day: chocolate may combat diabetes! Eat fish to reduce risk of emphysema; Press releases and media reports often get the story wrong; Supplement industry derides NY Attorney General's DNA tests; Antibiotics turn out to be worse when we thought; Master herbalists offer natural alternatives for winter respiratory infections; A daily 20 minute walk can reduce risk of premature death by 30%; The superior conditioning benefits of kettle bells; New study vindicates glucosamine/chondroitin for osteoarthritis; Big Pharma targets genes, microbiome to head off diseases. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 27, 2015
Are vitamins in food more potent than supplements? How to lower homocysteine naturally. Nutrition for uterine fibroids. Is olive leaf extract safe to take during pregnancy? Is the current trend of limiting sugar scientifically based? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 20, Part 1
December 22, 2014
Obama's disappointing nominee for Surgeon General; Blood type matters when it comes to diabetes risk; Is ibuprofen the new wonder drug for longevity? One quarter million doctors subjected to pay cuts--for handwritten notes! Is Dr. Oz wrong more than half of the time? Airline cockpit crews exposed to unacceptable levels of UV radiation; Coca-Cola employs misdirection in new ad campaign to distract public from dangers of sugary drinks; Calcium supplements implicated in brain lesions. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 20, 2014
I went off sugar but my blood sugar is still high. What do I do now? Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic? Can prebiotics feed candida? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How can I prevent a future hernia? Milk Thistle for fatty liver. Can I eat grapefruit on a very low carb diet? When to take probiotics -- empty stomach or with meals? How to treat hemochromatosis and fatty liver. Click HERE for part 1.

Wheat Belly, Part 1
November 11, 2014
Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly Total Health. The Wheat Belly series explores the harmful effects of cereal grains—weight gain, gastrointestinal ailments, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric conditions. Why are grains so damaging to the system? Is a grain-free diet for everyone? How do you deal with grain withdrawal? What food options remain after grains are eliminated from the diet? How safe are gluten-free foods?

Wheat Belly, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Davis about the harmful effects of cereal grains.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 30, 2014
What is the best number for blood sugar? Nutritional support for Brugada syndrome (life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias)? H-pylori: Friend or foe? Is iodine in a multivitamin OK to take with Grave’s Disease? Bladder cancer and BCG treatment. Why is my hair still falling out?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 2, 2014
Is strontium alone enough for bone loss? Or should it be combined with other supplements like Osteosupport? Is insulin resistance really caused by saturated fat?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 20, Part 2
September 22, 2014
The new era of smartphones, smartwatches and "wearables" may revolutionize healthcare--are you ready? High-fat dairy may lower diabetes risk, combat inflammation and heart disease; new research shows how low-cal artificial sweeteners promote weight gain, diabetes. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.