Environmental Health

Leyla Weighs In: Getting the Neurotoxins Out of Your Diet
January 5, 2024
Neurotoxins in our diet - what you need to know.

Leyla Weighs In: Neurodegenerative Diseases
November 10, 2023
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has the second in her series on environmental toxicants and neurodegenerative diseases.

ENCORE: The World Food Supply and Your Health, Part 1
November 7, 2023
Baffled by her kids’ challenging health problems and finding no answers, an ordinary mom, Zen Honeycutt, embarked on a journey to discover the underlying causes of the modern epidemic of childhood illnesses like life-threatening food allergies, ADHD, and autism. Her search led her to found Moms Across America, a grassroots organization dedicated to forging a new standard for a healthy planet. Zen reveals startling details about the coverup of the toxic impact of GMO foods and glyphosate. Her children’s health was materially improved when she cleaned up her family’s diet, based on organic, minimally processed foods. She now travels across the country and around the world spreading awareness and mobilizing activism to support safe and sustainable agriculture and food production. Moms Across America is initiating a “Gold Standard” certification program to highlight safe brands. Her documentary, “Communities Rising,” describes her grassroots efforts and a new book, "Unstoppable, showcases her mission. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The World Food Supply and Your Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Zen Honeycutt, author of "Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Environmental Toxicants
November 3, 2023
Environmental toxicants and neurodegenerative diseases - first in a series.

Oxalate Overload with Sally K. Norton, Part 1
October 31, 2023
If you’re eating a healthy diet and you’re still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, recurrent injuries, or chronic pain, the problem could be your spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, and other trusted plant foods. Sally K. Norton, MPH, ivy-league nutritionist, and author of the book "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better,” details why your key to vibrant health may be quitting these so-called superfoods due to chemical toxins called oxalates that lurk within a “healthy,” organic plant-heavy diet. What are oxalates and why are they so bad? What are some signs you’ve eaten too many oxalates? Which foods are the highest in oxalates? How widespread is oxalate overload? How do you know if you have inflammation or oxalate overload? Sally Norton says making just a few easy food swaps can make a dramatic difference. Click HERE for part 2.

IN MEMORIAM: Suzanne Somers on Toxin-Related Illnesses, Part 1
October 24, 2023
In tribute to actress and health & wellness advocate Suzanne Somers who sadly passed away last week, we're presenting her final appearance on the Intelligent Medicine Podcast from April 30, 2015.

Suzanne Somers discusses her latest book "Tox-Sick: From Toxic to Not-Sick". She reveals how devastating environmental exposures and mold sensitivity have undermined her health and that of family members, and how they have achieved recovery through integrative approaches. Natural organic food, chemical-free cosmetics and cleaning materials, specific vitamins and IVs have restored her to full energy and vibrancy. She dishes on her own personal daily routine of diet, exercise, supplements, hormones, and guided visualization. She interviewed top physicians in the field of environmental medicine and detoxification who share their expertise on how to reverse toxin-related illnesses. She issues a passionate plea for change in how doctors treat chronic illnesses now insufficiently addressed with drug therapy. Click HERE for part 2.

IN MEMORIAM: Suzanne Somers on Toxin-Related Illnesses, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Suzanne Somers on how devastating environmental exposures and mold sensitivity have undermined her health and that of family members, and how they have achieved recovery. Click HERE for part 1.

Food in Harmony With Nature, Part 2
October 17, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Sam Ingersoll from Kalona SuperNatural, an organic dairy brand that sources milk from regenerative, small family farms, about the health benefits of regenerative agriculture. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Devastating Health Effects of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals, Part 1
October 12, 2023
"Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Click HERE for part 2.