Digestive Health

ENCORE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 1
May 15, 2017
Dr. Benjamin Brown explores natural approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in his new book, "The Digestive Health Solution: Your Personalized Five-Step Plan for Inside-Out Digestive Wellness." Is your IBS “all in your head?” Do you just have to “learn to live with it?” Are there various subtypes of IBS that require different answers? Why is there no “one-size-fits-all” approach to IBS? What is “visceral hypersensitivity” What’s the FODMAP diet and how can it help IBS sufferers? What role for melatonin, peppermint, carminative herbs, kiwi extract (Phloe), probiotics, digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid supplements? How do sleep and exercise impact IBS? What innovative tests can help reveal the underlying causes of your IBS? Are meditation and stress reduction helpful? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Benajmin Brown, exploring natural approaches to Irritable bowel Syndrome. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 22, Part 2
April 24, 2017
Oral contraceptives reduce general well-being in healthy women; Skin rash--was it shingles? Could Hashimoto's thyroiditis make you feel sick even if you get the right dose of thyroid medication? What's more important in a probiotic, quality or quantity? Memorializing three luminaries of natural medicine who died this month; Melatonin for GERD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 14, 2017
The role of prebiotics vs. probiotics. What is the action of each? When should each be taken? Can they be taken at the same time? What are some examples of good prebiotics?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 12, 2017
I’m taking Niacel to prevent glaucoma, can I continue taking Niacinamide too? My 82-year-old mother has moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation, will she need a valve replacement? Your patient workups are so thorough! How do I get my doctor to do the same for me? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
April 7, 2017
Are dietary lectins a real concern for most people? How can we avoid them if they're in so many healthy foods?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 5, 2017
The latest on nut allergies and the ultimate test to determine which you’re allergic to. Study -- Titanium dioxide may interfere in digestive processes -- where it is and how to avoid it. Can I take strontium one hour before Westhroid for hypothyroidism? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 29, 2017
Lifestyle measures improve blood pressure readings. Coffee and tea—despite their caffeine content—are still beneficial. I’m having an allergic reaction to my thyroid medication, what can I take instead? What is your take on stems cells and their ability to repair organs? Is there any reason you recommend certain supplements for GERD and not others? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 22, 2017
I have tinnitus after a severe head cold, what can I take to remedy it? My 75-year-old mother suffers from GERD, would you recommend d-limonene? After suffering with rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years, my sister has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. I just read "The Gut Flush Plan" by Ann Louise Gittleman. How can I find out if I have parasites? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 8, 2017
Must I take blood pressure medicine for my Raynaud’s syndrome, what about fish oil? My friend with a mass on her ovary was told that a biopsy is dangerous and the only option is complete removal of the ovary, what is your take? I just had my gallbladder removed, would you recommend digestive enzymes? Click HERE for part 1.