Environmental Health

ENCORE: The Link Between Toxic Exposures and Common Diseases, Part 1
October 29, 2020
Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, one of the founders of Integrative and Functional Medicine and author of "The Toxin Solution," takes a look at how environmental toxins affect our health. He has undertaken one of the largest studies to date that links various forms of toxic exposures to common diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, coronary artery disease, fatty liver, and even childhood behavioral problems. Toxins are ubiquitous in our modern environment. How to tell if you're toxic? Are there blood or urine tests? Is it worth it to eat organic foods exclusively? What are other ways that toxins find their way into our bodies even if we’re not industrial workers or farmers applying pesticides and herbicides? What are “Obesogens”? Are there ways to facilitate detox? What role for glutathione? Milk thistle? Dietary fiber? What’s the deal with heavy metals? Arsenic? Can they be removed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Link Between Toxic Exposures and Common Diseases, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, one of the founders of Integrative and Functional Medicine, and author of "The Toxin Solution: How Hidden Poisons in the Air, Water, Food and Products We Use Are Destroying Our Health—And What We Can Do To Fix It." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 1
October 26, 2020
What’s missing from 2020 candidates’ talking points on healthcare; The controversy over “herd immunity” explained; How much zinc is too much? Coffee and green tea forestall diabetes death risk; D for dementia; The final word on the breast cancer/hair dye & straightener link. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Best Type of Pillow
October 14, 2020
What is the difference between glycine, di-methyl-glycine, and tri-methyl-glycine? What are they used for?; What is the best type of pillow to use for someone with allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities?; On the back of my zinc lozenge supplement, it states "not intended for extended use." Why?; Thank you for your article on GERD. Which DGL supplement do you recommend?; Suffering with IBS-D? Bimuno may bring relief; Study: Effects of galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotics on cortisol response and emotional bias; Isn't Zantac a cancer-causing drug? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: The Four Steps to Food Safety
September 25, 2020
It's Food Safety Awareness Month: A new era of food safety blueprint arrives mid-pandemic; The four steps to food safety.

Leyla Weighs In: Toxins
August 21, 2020
Toxicant exposures at home; Toxins as drivers of disease--especially in the time of COVID.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Milk and Breast Cancer?
August 19, 2020
Any recommendation for a good sink faucet filter?; If kids can go back to school with proper precautions, why can't restaurants serve indoors while taking those same precautions?; I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years. Can nutritional care play a part in this condition?; I use coumadin because of a history of pulmonary embolism and DVT. I'm concerned for my bone health while on this medication. Should I switch to Xarelto or Eliquis?; A study suggests that drinking as little as one cup of milk per day may increase the rate of breast cancer by up to 50%. What are your thoughts? Is organic milk better? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Acne
July 29, 2020
Help! My 18-month-old grandson is taking a multivitamin containing fluoride and chemicals like polysorbate 80; I take magnesium taurate for atrial fibrillation and magnesium citrate for constipation. Is this too much?; Study: Omega-3s with potential to prevent Alzheimer's affect blood, but less so the brain; I'm on the Whole 30 diet for severe acne. My dermatologist is recommending Accutane. What do you think? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 1
July 20, 2020
Are sunscreen chemicals putting you, your kids, or your developing fetus at risk? Bone-growth stimulators for healing fractures—can you still use them if you have a pacemaker? Natural “Testosterone precursors”—do they really forestall muscle loss? How do plant-based meat substitutes compare to animal protein for fending off sarcopenia? Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) forestall cognitive decline in frail elderly; Acid blockers render patients more susceptible to COVID-19; Pre- and probiotics to support a coronavirus-resistant microbiome; Study links fermented vegetable consumption to reduced risk of dying of COVID-19; Think zinc for immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Lead Exposure
July 17, 2020
Low-level lead exposure and implications for human health.