Digestive Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 26, 2018
I have a calcium score of 25 in my "widow maker" artery, is this due to my high cholesterol? What do you say to the new guideline that it's okay for those 65 and older to have an HgbA1c of 7.1, shouldn't I keep my A1c below 6? What can I take to heal peptic ulcers? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Wheat Sensitivity
December 21, 2018
Fructans, not gluten, may be the cause of wheat sensitivity; Kidney disease claiming more lives.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 19, 2018
Good news: The Farm Bill has approved hemp cultivation easing production of CBD; Any recommendations for replacing omeprazole? I tried stopping but paid a price!; Do you think a 79-year-old man with some cancer cells in his prostate has a good chance of living out his life and dying of something else?; How much calcium is recommended for a man in his late 70's--especially after surgery? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 1, Part 1
December 3, 2018
The decline of the Romaine Empire—Lettuce not panic! Cod liver oil facts; Does egg consumption promote prostate cancer? The Heidelberg capsule test for measuring digestive efficiency; Rampant energy drink use in U.S. military personnel ups risk of mental problems. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Gastrointestinal Health, Part 1
November 29, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about gastrointestinal health with Thomas Guilliams, Ph.D. Why is the GI tract central to overall health? What role for hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes? With all the choices, how do you find the right enzyme supplement for you? What are the possible causes of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? Is it “all in your head?” What is SIBO? How can it best be treated? What role does the low FODMAP diet play in addressing GI complaints? What is “Leaky Gut Syndrome?” Is “Candida” for real? What diet and nutraceutical treatments help patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Gastrointestinal Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Thomas Guilliams, Ph.D. with everything you ever wanted to know about gastrointestinal health. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 21, 2018
Taking NAC on an empty stomach followed by a coffee enema makes me feel a lot better throughout the day!; I have Lynch syndrome and a sebaceous gland carcinoma, what dietary regimen should I follow?; My cortisol levels are high, what would you suggest to lower them?; What is the substance found in a live blood analysis that makes fasting easier? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 1
November 19, 2018
Low carb diets shown to be best for losing weight and controlling insulin, appetite; Gluten avoidance—even without celiac disease—improves GI symptoms and promotes weight loss; Correct strategy for addressing dysbiosis with antimicrobials; A caller reports great results with natural strategies for ulcerative colitis for her 18 yr old, but now wants acne advice. Darkness, cold weather, prompt booze cravings; A caller with heart enlargement and mitral valve regurgitation; Natural support for concussions; Pycnogenol for prostate enlargement. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 2

Glyphosate in Roundup disrupts intestinal bacteria, causes anxiety-like behaviors in mice; Results of magnesium study confirm effectiveness of new bio-available formulation; Does the chocolate in puddings, cakes, and mousse still confer health benefits? Diet, supplements for Parkinson’s Disease; Is “Cholestepure” a good supplement for heart disease prevention? Sulforaphane vs. the flu; Is longevity inherited? Therapeutic benefits of hugs. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 7, 2018
For someone that suffers from Raynaud's, do you have any suggestions to alleviate symptoms?; What can I do about bad constipation?; My 12-year-old daughter has Ankylosing Spondylitis. Would she benefit from Low-Dose-Naltrexone?; Is cooking in a cast iron skillet safe? Click HERE for part 1.