Environmental Health

The Hazards of “Forever Chemicals” and How To Help Get Them Banned, Part 2
July 5, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Rob Verkerk, Executive Director of the Alliance for Natural Health USA on the hazards of “forever chemicals” and why is it imperative to call for an outright ban on these dangerous industrial chemicals. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The GMO Threat, Part 1
June 28, 2023
Rampant genetic modification technology poses an existential threat to planet earth and the human race, according to consumer activist Jeffrey M. Smith, author of "Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating" and "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives." His latest initiative goes beyond glyphosate and Roundup-ready crops; he’s now taking aim at the ill-advised technology that threatens to introduce genetically-modified organisms into our ecosystems, threatening widespread disruption of nature. Altered viruses, bacteria, insects, crops, and fish like the GMO salmon are being developed without regard to the potentially dire consequences. The probable origin of the coronavirus via gain-of-function research highlights the hazards of inadvertent release. Industry has poured dark money into influencing scientists, medical journals, politicians, websites, and the media to downplay the hazards they pose. Smith is spearheading an initiative to get consumers to buy organic, but also to urge legislators to enact regulations to roll back hacking of normal biological evolution. Find out more and view Smith’s latest video, "Don’t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle," at PROTECTNATURENOW.com. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The GMO Threat, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jeffrey M. Smith, author of "Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Childhood Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders, Part 1
May 23, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Bock joins Intelligent Medicine to discuss his latest book, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the hidden causes of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders in adolescents and teens." There’s an unprecedented pandemic of childhood psychiatric and behavioral disorders: attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disease, and Tourette’s. For decades, Dr. Bock has been delving into root causes of these conditions, for which medications are merely a bandaid. He discusses the roles of allergies, the microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, infections like Lyme and strep, and toxins. Chronic brain inflammation may be at the root of many behavioral changes. Dr. Bock has developed innovative protocols for quenching inflammation using a combination of natural and pharmaceutical interventions. He acknowledges that the teen years are turbulent and kids are subject to many stresses these days, but natural interventions can smooth the transition to adulthood. Dr. Bock is especially fond of what he terms the “Holy Trinity”: vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics. But he often has recourse to methylated B vitamins, glutathione precursors, curcumin, and CBD. Much detective work is required to unravel complex cases, but remarkable recoveries can be achieved. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Glyphosate: Putting Our Soils, Waterways, Wildlife and Ourselves At Risk, Part 1
May 9, 2023
Dr. Stephanie Seneff brings her insights on precision molecular medicine to bear in this detailed indictment of Glyphosate, aka Roundup: "Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment." Glyphosate is spawning massive class-action lawsuits by exposed individuals who contracted non-Hodgkins lymphoma, but MIT researcher Stephanie Seneff Ph.D. highlights pervasive additional risks—to our soils, our waterways, to wildlife, and to humans. Yet it’s still authorized for use in the US, despite bans in many countries and localities. She’s been hailed as the Rachel Carson (author of Silent Spring) of our era. Avoiding use on our lawns and gardens and sourcing non-GMO foods reduces exposure, but it’s now pervasive in the environment. Dr. Seneff points out how it attacks multiple organ systems, affecting energy production, the brain, the liver, and the digestive tract, even compromising fertility. Despite industry claims to the contrary, it doesn’t break down quickly, and can persist in the environment and in our bodies. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Glyphosate: Putting Our Soils, Waterways, Wildlife and Ourselves At Risk, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephanie Seneff, author of "Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 6, Part 2: Carcinogenic Nitrites in Processed Meat
May 8, 2023
America’s leading meat-producing state proposes meat ban for its SNAP recipients; The Great Organic Soybean Bust; Molecular evidence that exercise rejuvenates; Forever chemicals in orange juice and fish; 90% of us are deficient in choline; Carcinogenic nitrites in processed meat found to promote diabetes; Oldest old may be protected by slightly under-active thyroid. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 1
May 4, 2023
Sometimes you need to reach for a pain-killer, a cold remedy, an antihistamine, or a cough syrup. Have you ever wondered about all those chemical additives in your over-the-counter (OTC) medications? Max Spielberg is a concerned Dad with sensitivities to certain ingredients who wanted a clean alternative for himself and his family. He co-founded Genexa.com which seeks to provide unadulterated, additive-free versions of common remedies. Of particular concern are artificial colorings and flavorings in kids’ medications which have been implicated in attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. His products use non-GMO vehicles and natural flavorings and colorings. He chronicles the challenges that developing these products entailed; he enlisted a team of medical professionals, formulators, and pharmacists to create a line of safe remedies, then wrangled with the FDA and retailers to meet their exacting specifications. The result is an array of clean alternatives to commonly-used OTC medications for a variety of conditions, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Max Spielberg, co-founder of Genexa.com which seeks to provide unadulterated, additive-free versions of common remedies. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 11, Part 2: Coconut Oil
March 13, 2023
Anthocyanins for athletic performance and blood sugar control; The debate over the healthfulness of coconut oil; If 10,000 steps/day” not attainable, every 500 steps will suffice to reduce cardio risk; “MIND” diet averts Alzheimer’s brain changes; Survey reveals parents jump the gun on medicating kids’ fevers; Field of nightmares—artificial turf chemicals implicated in brain cancer in MLB players; No, long-distance running won’t wear out your knees. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.