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ENCORE: Nutritional Treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Part 2
October 22, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Melvyn Grovit, who specializes in the nutritional treatment of Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis—especially in kids. Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
October 15, 2020
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Great Barrington Declaration
October 14, 2020
The Great Barrington Declaration -- no more lockdowns!; I've been treated unsuccessfully for SIBO. I think it's a motility issue. How do I address that?; My husband has metastatic prostate cancer. What is your opinion of antineoplaston therapy offered at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Best Type of Pillow
What is the difference between glycine, di-methyl-glycine, and tri-methyl-glycine? What are they used for?; What is the best type of pillow to use for someone with allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities?; On the back of my zinc lozenge supplement, it states "not intended for extended use." Why?; Thank you for your article on GERD. Which DGL supplement do you recommend?; Suffering with IBS-D? Bimuno may bring relief; Study: Effects of galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotics on cortisol response and emotional bias; Isn't Zantac a cancer-causing drug? Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: “Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too.”
October 8, 2020
WSJ Op-Ed - "Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too."; Health professionals advise against another lockdown; My 77-year-old father is having trouble keeping weight on. Could parasites be the culprit?; What nutritional therapies are there for the treatment of schizophrenia? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?
What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?; I got a tick bite on the head and now have psoriasis. How do I get rid of it?; What do you think of Xolair for seasonal asthma?; Irritable Bowel Syndrome and treatment with probiotics. lick HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fruit & Veggie Pills’ Outrageous Claims
September 23, 2020
My 76-year-old brother lost 20 pounds in the last few months and after many tests has been given antibiotics to kill any parasite(s). Is anything being overlooked?; What are your thoughts on a 70-year-old woman taking bioidentical hormones for 10 plus years?; With studies linking strontium to blood clots and heart attacks, is there cause for concern?; Why are the makers of those fruit and veggies pills allowed to make such outlandish claims? Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 2
September 21, 2020
Collagen supplements—hype or hope for skin health? Personal care products hasten puberty in young girls; A rancher defends responsible use of antibiotics in livestock; Heartburn drugs found to prompt allergies; Moon landing pioneer Neil Armstrong survived space travel, Korean War jet combat, experimental supersonic rocket plane trials—yet newly-released records show he succumbed to avoidable heart surgery errors; Children who drank whole—not reduced-fat—milk 40% less likely to suffer obesity; Your aromatherapy oil diffuser may be making your pet sick; Fish oil supplements found not to increase of surgical bleeding. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Do You Need a Colonoscopy?
September 16, 2020
What ingredients should I avoid in selecting a multivitamin?; Is Alka Seltzer Gold safe to use on a daily basis for allergic reactions?; I'm 78 and I've never had a colonoscopy. Do I really need one at this point? Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: A Conversation with the “Poop/Worm Doctor,” Part 1
September 1, 2020
Dr. Mark Davis is a naturopathic physician recognized as one of the foremost experts on fecal microbiota therapy (FMT). Known as an effective treatment for C. difficile infection, FMT is now proving helpful for ulcerative colitis. A recent study suggested its efficacy in autism. Who are candidates for FMT? Why is it important to screen stool donors? Since it's not an officially approved treatment (except for C. diff.), how are patients obtaining it? Why are parasite carriers less susceptible to autoimmune and allergic disorders? How is "worm" therapy with helminths utilized clinically? What other natural strategies offer hope to sufferers of colitis and other digestive conditions? What role for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? For resistant starches? Will FMT and helminth therapy ever go mainstream with targeted, commercialized prescription or over-the-counter products? Click HERE for part 2.
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