Environmental Health

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Daylight Savings Time
March 8, 2023
Daylight savings time is approaching; PFAS in plastic containers is getting into food; Are trihalomethanes in your pasta?; Is the benefit of taking Ozempic worth it for weight loss when I have diarrhea every day as a side effect? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Travails of a Victim of Glyphosate Exposure, Part 1
February 21, 2023
Investigative journalist Carey Gillam chronicles the travails of a victim of glyphosate exposure in "The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption and One Man’s Search for Justice." She details the lead-up to a decisive trial which resulted in massive penalties for the makers of Roundup. The court rendered a verdict that implicated glyphosate in thousands of cases of cancer—but the final chapter has yet to be written; plaintiffs attorneys and victims are fighting Bayer’s latest settlement offer. And it’s not just about cancer; Gillam describes the more pervasive, insidious effects of industrial chemicals on human health and the environment. Her latest investigation traces US efforts to foist GMO agriculture on developing nations, some of which are pushing back to maintain sovereignty and safeguard their inhabitants. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Travails of a Victim of Glyphosate Exposure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Investigative journalist Carey Gillam, author of "The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 18, Part 1: Ohio Train Car Derailment—Vinyl Chloride Hazards
February 20, 2023
An in-depth analysis of the environmental consequences of the East Palestine, Ohio train car derailment—vinyl chloride hazards; Phthalate gender-benders in plastics are everywhere; High blood pressure often accompanies high blood sugar—how to get both under control; How to walk away from fatty liver; FDA approves health claim for cocoa flavanols’ heart benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.