Digestive Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 26, Part 2: Joint Health
November 28, 2022
Facebook shadow-bans Intelligent Medicine content; Pomegranate extract improves joint health; “Chemical imbalance”—long a rationale for prescribing antidepressants—may be made-up narrative; Sexual side effects of SSRIs may persist after discontinuation; Natural support for Barrett’s esophagus; Heart health poor for most US children. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Does Your Probiotic Multitask?, Part 1
November 16, 2022
In order to maintain a healthy microbiome and maximize your overall health, your probiotic bacteria need to be performing some very important, and different, regulatory tasks AT THE SAME TIME. Examples of these tasks include regulating digestion, regulating the immune system, reducing inflammation, energy production, gut-brain communication, suppressing the growth of bad bacteria, detoxification of harmful toxins, and much more. Dr. Ross Pelton is a Microbiome Scientist and the Scientific Director for Essential Formulas. He details how Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics accomplishes all of these tasks. Click HERE for part 2.

Does Your Probiotic Multitask?, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, Microbiome Scientist, and the Scientific Director for Essential Formulas. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Reflux and Stomach Issues
November 9, 2022
The Eat Lancet Diet -- revisited; Is Endefen still a good product to use for reflux and stomach issues?; Can daily intake of any particular supplements lower cholesterol to an undesirable level? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Magnesium
October 26, 2022
Is "Eat Less Red Meat" bad advice?; Are there any supplements helpful for preventing ALS?; Please discuss the pros and cons of magnesium; What supplements do you recommend for Barrett's Esophagus? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 15, Part 2: Long Covid Breakthrough?
October 17, 2022
Colonoscopy screening underperforms in first-of-its-kind evaluation; Why blood pressure, blood sugars sometimes soar on awakening; Could nattokinase deliver a breakthrough for Long Covid sufferers? Eat meals together to lessen stress, improve nutrition; Review highlights problems with off-brand curcumin/turmeric products offered on Amazon; World’s oldest doctor works weekdays 9-6, has no retirement plans—at 100! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 8, Part 1: Brain Protection
October 10, 2022
For best brain protection start early in life with Omega 3s; Can years-long reliance on acid-blockers lead to stomach cancer? Keto vs. Mediterranean diet for diabetes; Can a positive attitude keep patients from needing appendix surgery? President Biden responds to Dr. Hoffman’s letter about preserving supplement access. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 1: New Alzheimer’s Drug
October 3, 2022
NYC Mayor Adams’ misguided campaign to make hospital meals “plant-based”; Vegan meat analogues show adverse impact on GI tract; New Alzheimer’s drug touted for accelerated approval; Congressional effort to require mandatory product labeling for supplements stalls; Study shows boosters offer little advantage over “hybrid immunity”; Why haven’t health authorities admitted missteps in Covid messaging? FDA attempt to update outdated health labels for foods; Vinegar before meals curbs blood sugar spikes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 24, Part 2: Sleep Deprivation
September 26, 2022
Uptake of new Omicron vax is disappointing; Vaccine experts criticize universal bivalent vaccine recommendation; Statins for a high calcium score? Probiotics vs. antibiotic-induced diarrhea? Unhealthy gut may fuel breast cancer spread; Unborn babies can taste in the womb; Sleep deprivation can stoke inflammation; Overweight women who take birth control pills have a 24-fold higher risk of stroke. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gut Bacteria and Cholesterol
September 21, 2022
Food company executive commits cannibalism; New face mask can diagnose respiratory viruses; Study identifies gut bacteria that regulate cholesterol; Does functional medicine offer any appreciable help in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?; What do you think of magnesium spray versus taking an oral magnesium supplement? Click HERE for part 2.