Environmental Health

ENCORE: Everything You’ve Been Told About Food is Wrong, Part 2
January 5, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Tim Spector, author of "Spoon-Fed: Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Regenerative Agriculture
December 30, 2022
Regenerative agriculture, a step beyond organic. A holistic approach that enhances soil quality.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chocolate
December 28, 2022
A follow-up to concerns about chocolate and lead and cadmium levels; I've been experiencing dizzy spells during my PMS week. Do you think this is a hormonal issue?; Upcoming podcast guests for 2023. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: So many new variants!
December 21, 2022
Everybody's got covid; So many new variants!; Report: Lead and cadmium could be in your dark chocolate. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 3, Part 1: Regular Sauna Use Confers Anti-Aging Benefits
December 5, 2022
Seen on Twitter: Covid really WORSE the 2nd time around? Regular sauna use confers anti-aging benefits; Do elderly persons with borderline thyroid need to be medicated? Can Adderal use lead to schizophrenia? The danger that lurks in your dishwasher; Could unexplained blood pressure surges be related to GI reflux? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Prescription Drugs and Nutrition Depletion, Second in a Series
November 18, 2022
Do the prescription drugs you take deplete your nutrition status? Plus, popular athletic clothing brands have high levels of the hormone-disrupting chemical BPA.

ENCORE: How to Heal the Complex Patient, Part 1
September 6, 2022
Many people suffer from a bewildering array of symptoms including fatigue, bodily aches and pains, depression and anxiety, sudden weight gain or loss, brain fog, and multiple food and chemical reactions. These are often branded “psychosomatic”. Dr. Neil Nathan presents a detailed roadmap to recovery in his book “Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.” What is the Cell Danger Response (CDR) and how does it explain why patients get “stuck” in chronic illness? Why is mold toxicity such a pervasive trigger of a myriad of health problems? How can mold-exposed patients be detoxed? What role for tick-borne infections like Lyme and Bartonella in triggering chronic illness? What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and how can its proper identification facilitate relief from baffling symptoms? Why is it sometimes important to “reboot” a dysregulated autonomic nervous system in chronically ill patients? What supplements and medications aid recovery? Why is it important to go slow with treatments? Dr. Nathan shares resources for clinicians and patients. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Heal the Complex Patient, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Nathan, who presents a detailed roadmap to recovery in his book “Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Ways to Minimize Viral Transmission in Your Home, Part 1
August 23, 2022
You get regular medical checkups—shouldn’t your home deserve a thorough evaluation for disease hazards? Indoor air quality has become especially crucial in light of the pandemic. We’re spending more time in our homes, and we’re looking for ways to minimize transmission of the virus. America’s Healthy Home Expert Caroline Blazovsky describes what conditions are conducive to viral transmission, and how mitigation strategies can minimize risk. Is humidity a factor? What about UV light? What simple fixes can homeowners and businesses implement? How to determine if your environment is prone to mold or chemical toxic burden; Are air purifiers part of the solution, and what to look for in a home unit? Are we releasing too many toxic chemicals into our dwellings via over-exuberant use of disinfectants? What’s the surprising link between airborne particulates and Alzheimer’s? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Ways to Minimize Viral Transmission in Your Home, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with America’s Healthy Home Expert, Caroline Blazovsky. Click HERE for part 1.