Exercise

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2016
Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere: Should we be worried? Enhancing athletic performance with a gluten-free diet; Cola beverages may prompt early premature puberty in girls; Low-fat diet may worsen lipid profiles; magnesium consumption forestalls Type 2 diabetes; How much vitamin D do you need to take to overcome vitamin D deficiency? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 2

PBS Frontline gets it wrong--big time--about supplements; Levaquin and Cipro promote aortic aneurysm; The key to losing fat while gaining muscle when dieting. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 1
December 22, 2015
"Fast After 50"—an exercise guide for athletes. Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist, author of the Training Bible series and co-author (with Loren Cordain) of The Paleo Diet for Athletes, smashes the “Aging Myth”—with proper measures, physical decline after 50 is NOT inevitable. What’s the difference between normal aging and athletic aging? Exercise as medicine—why high-intensity exercise yields benefits above and beyond moderate exertion. Is there any truth to new studies that point to downsides of intensive athleticism? Is carbo-loading obsolete? Will the Paleo Diet sustain athletic performance without lots of sugar and starches? What is anaerobic threshold training? How does it help even older athletes break through to new personal milestones? How can athletes combat body fat accumulation that seems such a feature of aging? What roles do rest and recovery play in training regimens? Click HERE for part 2.

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

A New Super-Polyphenol, Part 1
November 3, 2015
Oligonol, a new super-polyphenol. Lychee is the source of this plant antioxidant, but a new formulation by AminoUp, the same company that developed the popular immune enhancer AHCC, has revved the bio-availability of this phytonutrient. While anthocyanidins from berries are 0.1% bioavailable, and quercetin is 1-5% bioavailable, olIgonol boasts a bioavailability of greater than 60%. The result is that oligonol is a circulatory enhancer, an athletic performance promoter, a fatigue alleviator, and may support weight loss through its insulin-sensitizing activity. It also may support skin youthfulness via its effects on capillaries. Studies demonstrate its benefits for poor circulation to the hands in feet that result in painful, discolored extremities upon cold exposure. Dr. Jaime Salas specializes in sports nutrition for performance athletes and relies heavily on oligonol for facilitating recovery from heavy workouts. Click HERE for part 2.

A New Super-Polyphenol, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jaime Salas about Oligonol, a new super-polyphenol. Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Wearables and Trackers, Part 1
October 29, 2015
A revolution is underway in wearables and trackers. We can now monitor and score our exercise, our blood pressures, our caloric and macro- and micro-nutrient intake, our blood sugars, our heart rates, our sleep duration and quality, even our sexual activity! What are the pros and cons? On the one hand, we have a wealth of information we can use to set goals and motivate ourselves; On the other, all that self-awareness might be burdensome. Or might "paying it forward” with exercise engender other less healthy behaviors via “moral licensing?” Should we be turning sleep into a competitive activity? Do we really need to stand up and walk around every time our Apple Watch pings us with an alert? What are the device options, ranging from the simplest to the most complex? What are the advantages and drawbacks of the Apple Watch? How do devices that offer wrist pulse measurement compare to devices that use traditional chest straps to record heart rate? Which devices are submersible? Which are stand-alone, and which require pairing with iPhone or Android devices? We cover Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar, TomTom, Mio, Fitbit, Jawbone, Basis and more. Should you go simple and cheap, or expend big bucks for an all-purpose professional-quality tracker? Bottomline, you can’t have it all, and there’s always a trade-off in selecting a device that’s right for you. Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Wearables and Trackers, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on the pros and cons of wearables and trackers. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Solutions for Diabetes, Part 1
September 22, 2015
Natural solutions for diabetes and pre-diabetes, with James Lavalle, author of “Cracking the Metabolic Code.” A recent survey shows that fully 1/2 of Americans suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes. A considerable percentage are undiagnosed. How do you know if you’re at risk for diabetes or pre-diabetes? Is genetics fate when it comes to metabolism? Lowering carbohydrate intake is crucial to diabetes reversal, but what role can resistant starch play in combating blood sugar problems? Is the microbiome involved? How do environmental toxins impair glucose control and insulin signaling? What are the best supplements for those suffering from metabolic syndrome? How are thyroid, adrenal and sex hormones implicated? Can stress dysregulate blood sugar? What’s the proper exercise regimen for reversing diabetes? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Solutions for Diabetes, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with James Lavalle, author of “Cracking the Metabolic Code.” Click HERE for part 1.