Endocrinology

Leyla Weighs In: Avoiding Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
February 28, 2020
Five tips (and more!) for avoiding endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 1, 2020
Sometimes I find myself in a fit of sneezing after a meal, why does this happen? Is the sweetener Stevia a potential endocrine disruptor? A patient taking 1 tsp of D-mannose twice daily for UTI has had success avoiding infections but her HgbA1c went from 5.8 to 6.1. Is D-mannose caloric? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Adrenal Fatigue
September 23, 2016
Do you have adrenal fatigue? Symptoms and natural remedies to alleviate adrenal fatigue.

How well does your body handle stress? Part 1
September 2, 2015
How healthy are your adrenals? How well does your body handle stress? Get ready to take a deep-dive on this much misunderstood subject with Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management. Is your adrenal test giving you misleading information? Why are the terms "adrenal fatigue" and "burnout" overly simplistic? Can excess cortisol keep you from losing weight? Is there such a thing as dietary stress? What roles do exercise, sleep, and genetics play in mediating the effects of stress? What's the scientific rationale for adaptogens like rhodiola and ashwaganda? Does licorice really "support the adrenals"? What about DHEA, 7-keto DHEA and pregnenolone? Click HERE for part 2.

How well does your body handle stress? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 2, 2014
Magnesium stearate: friend or foe? Loss of menstrual cycle and FAT (female athletic triad). Zyto technology? How to treat hyperparathyroidism? "Am I allergic to my ‘sensitive skin’ sunscreen?" Calcitonin for osteoporosis?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 8, 2014
Adrenal fatigue, high cortisol and pregnenolone. Denatured whey protein vs. nondenatured: hype? Lower CPK naturally? Alternative therapies for CIDP besides cortisone. HS sports athletes and dehydration.

Clinical Focus: Adrenals, Part 1
July 15, 2014
Dr. Hoffman examines the function of the adrenals, the various hormones they produce, how to determine whether your adrenals are under- or over-active, what are the causes of adrenal problems, and how they relate to allergies, blood sugar problems, chronic fatigue, memory problems, depression and anxiety, and weight problems

Clinical Focus: Adrenals, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman discusses strategies for addressing adrenal excess and insufficiency, including exercise, stress reduction, diet, vitamins and nutraceuticals as well as the work of adrenal pioneer Dr. William McKinley Jeffries

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Testosterone therapy, Part 1
July 1, 2014
Dr. Hoffman interviews Board-Certified endocrinologist and andropause specialist Dr. Florence Comite about her new book, “Keep it Up: The Power of Precision Medicine to Conquer Low T and Revitalize Your Life”. What are the signs of low testosterone? Which men are candidates for testosterone replacement? What about the supposed dangers of testosterone? What options are there for boosting testosterone? Dr. Comite also discusses the roles of DHEA and Human Growth Hormone.