Digestive Health

Leyla Weighs In
January 26, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: My 80-year-old sister had a mini-stroke and can't swallow large pills, what liquid multi-vitamin would you recommend?; I was taking Kyolic because I have a family history of heart disease but started taking AlliMax for my IBS, should I stop taking Kyolic now?; Since June 2017 I've used turmeric, since then my HgbA1c has gone down and I've lost 50 lbs while watching my diet and walking too -- is this a usual outcome for taking turmeric?

Leyla Weighs In
January 19, 2018
New Year's Resolution tips - start packing your lunch!; Homemade yogurt resolves irritable bowel syndrome.

ENCORE: What’s So Bad About Wheat? Part 1
December 28, 2017
Dr. William Davis, author of the #1 Best-Seller "Wheat Belly," describes the rationale for his grain-free program. It’s not just about weight-loss--adherents report increased energy, focus and mood, relief of migraines, reversal of diabetes, cessation of GI symptoms like GERD and IBS, improvements in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and MS, and dramatic turn-arounds of adverse lipid profiles. What’s so bad about wheat? What’s the rationale for going altogether grain-free? What’s the problem with gluten-free foods? Can you have an occasional bagel or muffin? How to cope with the withdrawal symptoms some people experience with the Wheat Belly regimen? Are sweeteners allowed? Can you have some beans and fruit? How does the Wheat Belly diet compare to comparable programs like the Wahl’s Diet, the Paleo Diet, or the Perfect 30? Dr. Davis shares the many resources available for those who want to try Wheat Belly. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: What’s So Bad About Wheat? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Davis, author of the #1 Best-Seller "Wheat Belly." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 9, Part 1
December 11, 2017
46 million Americans headed to Alzheimer’s Disease; Canola oil implicated in cognitive decline; How safe is it for pregnant women to take the TDAP vaccine? Does the high fat content of the ketogenic diet make it unsafe? Whole eggs (with yolks) outperform egg whites for muscle-building; Is the low-fat DASH diet best for hypertension? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 6, 2017
More on diagnosis creep and the high blood pressure guidelines. Can you comment on the studies that purport Paleo diets and other high protein diets do not lower blood sugar? I've been having hard stools every day with my bowel movements, am I drinking enough water? Is it my supplements? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 2, Part 2
December 4, 2017
Young men who are bald and grey have a five-fold risk of premature heart disease; Mushrooms deliver antioxidants with neuroprotective and anti-aging effects; New Apple watch app detects dangerous heart arrhythmias; Can the flu shot make you sick? Nutritional support for “smoldering myeloma”; Practicing correct breathing alleviates GERD; Can exposure to air pollution trigger osteoporosis? Could a vegetarian diet increase heart disease risk? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 11, Part 2
November 13, 2017
Long-term use of acid-blockers ups risk of stomach cancer by eight-fold; “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper” proves to be sound health advice; Six foods that fight colon cancer; A caller who self-medicates with chocolate fudge caramel ice cream; New survey shows avoidance of GMO foods helps alleviate GI symptoms, many other health complaints; Half of world’s population gets less than five minutes per doctor’s visit, Antioxidant supplements and foods help diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 3, 2017
Research suggests fungus may play a key role in Crohn's disease and chronic intestinal inflammation; Meditation and yoga can change your DNA.

Unlocking the Key to IBS, Part 1
October 24, 2017
Everything you ever wanted to know about SIBO—Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Unlocking the key to IBS and many systemic complaints; Dr. Allison Siebecker is a world-renowned expert on SIBO, using an integrative approach that combines modern diagnostic techniques, conventional medicine, diet, and anti-microbial botanicals. What are the causes of SIBO? How is it related to “food poisoning”? How do you test for SIBO? What type of diet helps SIBO? Why is diet alone not a solution? What’s the importance of motility? How can it be enhanced? What herbal remedies work best? Is there a connection to stress? How do certain medical conditions set sufferers up for SIBO? To learn more, sign up for the SIBO SOS Summit by clicking HERE. Click HERE for part 2.