Environmental Health

ENCORE: Sick Building Syndrome, Part 2
April 11, 2019
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Bell, author of "Poisoned: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 23, Part 1
March 25, 2019
Bayer stock slumps as jury finds for plaintiff in Roundup cancer lawsuit; Costco is first of major retailers to pull Roundup weedkiller from shelves; Pros/cons of laparoscopic surgery; Vaginal rejuvenation with lasers; High-fructose corn syrup—comparable to what humans consume in a single soda per day—promotes intestinal cancers in mice; Novel gene therapy promises reversal of blindness; 71 yr old shatters world planking record— but a 57 yr old has him beat by a mile! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Fruit Juice Contaminants
March 22, 2019
Fruit juices, for kids and adults, may include lead and other metals; how to reduce your exposure.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
March 13, 2019
Is there a natural way to eradicate jock itch without taking drugs like Fluconazole?; Smoking cessation did not lead to IBS but to asthma when I quit smoking in 1977. Smoking cessation can lead to bleeding gums since the oral cavity is an extension to the intestinal tract; What do various coated tongues mean and how do you treat them?; Why are physicians so uninformed about Sjogren's disease? Would hyaluronic acid be helpful for those with Sjogren's?; I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and doctor's don't know how to help me! Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Part 1
March 7, 2019
Is your house making you sick? Caroline Blazovsky is President and founder of My Healthy Home (www.healthyhomeexpert.com). She is a certified mold remediator (CMR), certified indoor environmentalist (CIE), and healthy home specialist (HHS). How does the presence of household mold undermine health? Why do its effects go beyond mere allergy? What new technologies are available to consumers to assess mold hazards? What about household chemicals, animal dander, dust and pesticide residues? How can vestiges of peanut protein in home air trigger health problems? What are some of the main problem areas within the home? What simple measures can homeowners undertake to safeguard against allergies and pollutants? Why is it a good idea to add an environmental assessment to an engineering report when buying a home? Why should doctors and patients consider environmental testing when probing the causes of challenging health problems? What health conditions call for consideration of environmental factors? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Caroline Blazovsky, President and founder of My Healthy Home. She is a certified mold remediator (CMR), certified indoor environmentalist (CIE), and healthy home specialist (HHS). Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 2, Part 1
March 4, 2019
Is the Keto craze crushing Weight Watchers stock value? Are statins mandatory after a stroke or TIA? Judge muzzles plaintiff’s attorney in landmark Roundup trial; Hospital patients demand quiet to facilitate recovery; Does your blood type predict how much grey matter your aging brain will retain? Mothers’ vitamin D levels predict their offsprings’ muscle strength; Solutions for winter allergies; Supplements for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 23, Part 1
February 25, 2019
Fruit, vegetable consumption promotes psychological well-being; Best SIBO diet—Low FODMAP, GAPS, or SCD? February is Heart Month, and we examine why heart disease in women still isn’t getting adequate attention; Pinterest bans anti-vaccine content, paves way for Facebook censorship of dissenting views about health controversies; African Americans carry gene that explains preference for menthol cigarettes as FDA prepares to enact a ban; The Yeast Connection vindicated as researchers confirm relation between Candida and respiratory disease; Common weedkiller glyphosate increases cancer risk by 41%. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 2, Part 2
February 4, 2019
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Drug company hires stripper as sales rep to entice docs to write inappropriate prescriptions for addictive pain killers; Natural supplement being investigated as treatment for loneliness; How much calcium is advisable for osteoporosis? What a blood test could reveal about your need to eat frequently; Proposed cost-containment over excessive use of glucose self-monitoring could deprive patients of a useful tool to chart their responses to various foods, meals; “Bug bombs” ineffective vs. roaches, leave dangerous residues on surfaces; Common parasite acquired by cat owners ups risk for schizophrenia—also increases likelihood of entrepreneurship. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Coconut v. Peanut Oils
February 1, 2019
Coconut oil consumption improves fat-free mass, plasma HDL cholesterol and insulin sensitivity in healthy men with normal BMI compared to peanut oil; Pesticide, metal exposure tied to increased risk of heart disease.