Digestive Health

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.

It’s Detox Time! Part 1
February 2, 2017
Now that Superbowl is about to be behind us, it’s a great time to shed those holiday pounds with a mid-winter detox. The ideal template for a detox is, "The New Fat Flush Plan," by Ann Louise Gittleman. Why does Ann Louise say that “a diet without detox is doomed to fail?” What role does the liver play in detoxification? What nutrients support detox? What’s a "metabolic reset?" Ann Louise explains the rationale for use of “cran-water,” CLA, MCT oil, and bone broth in her program. What cleansing supplements does she recommend? What are the Top 10 obstacles to weight loss? How can women overcome Estrogen Dominance? Why, paradoxically, do you need dietary fat to help you lose body fat? Click HERE for part 2.

It’s Detox Time! Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ann Louise Gittleman about the ideal template for a detox. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 24, Part 2
December 26, 2016
Runners' brains are wired better; Can an elderly patient safely take magnesium? Magnesium may be the key to the Mediterranean Diet's cardiovascular benefits; Frequent saunas may protect men against dementia; Yet another knock against acid-blockers--they may interfere with cancer treatments; Why are lawyers suing drug companies when takers of acid-blockers develop kidney failure? Following multiple social media sites may be a recipe for anxiety, depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 9, 2016
Why is there an increase in mucus in those with leaky gut? Help! I eat well and exercise but I have a craving for a big bowl of ice cream every night. What probiotics would you recommend for my two grandsons, a 2-month old and 2-year old? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 29, Part 1
October 31, 2016
Consumption of dark roast coffee protects DNA from strand breaks; Lycopene supplements reverse LDL oxidation; Do greens, seaweed and soy damage the thyroid? I'm going for a physical--what tests should I ask for? I did the Whole30 diet--now what? Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure"--weighs in on Halloween diet perils, repairing the microbiome. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 21, 2016
Probiotics to help reduce kidney stones; Aloe vera helps reduce symptoms of GERD; the difference between aloe vera gel and aloe vera juice.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 19, 2016
What causes a severely irritated stomach? What are the negative effects of fructose vs. sucrose and other sugars? Do you encourage eating nuts and seeds for better health? I’ve had bloating and pale stools that went away when I took Flagyl, but now they're back—what gives? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 5, 2016
What’s the best diet for IBS, FODMAPS or Specific Carbohydrate Diet? How can I lower my fasting glucose? I eat salmon or sardines four days a week, do I still need a fish oil supplement? How can I efficiently lower my LDL cholesterol? Click HERE for part 1.