Expert Interview

ENCORE: “The Herbal Pharmacist,” Part 2
August 3, 2017
"The Herbal Pharmacist," David Foreman, tackles chronic pain, a problem that affects 100 million Americans and exacts a huge financial toll. What are the downsides of current prescription and over-the-counter pain medications? Are there natural anti-inflammatories? Could Celadrin play a role in pain relief? How might magnesium and Omega 3 fatty acids ameliorate pain? Click HERE for part 1.

GI Health and Probiotics, Part 1
July 27, 2017
Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure," joins us for a discussion of GI health. We review a new study, the first of its kind that links infant gut bacteria to smarter toddlers. How to select the right probiotic? Is it a numbers game? What are post-biotics? Why is diversity the key to GI health? What can summer travelers do to ease GI complaints? What role can aloe play in alleviating GI complaints--and how to choose the right type of aloe? Martie recounts her experiences as co-founder of Texans for Health Freedom, an organization that fights to maintain access to alternative care modalities. In her 2007 book "Natural Alternatives to Nexium," she was one of the first to highlight the dangers of dependency on powerful acid-blocking drugs. Click HERE for part 2.

GI Health and Probiotics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Part 1
July 18, 2017
Educator/Clinician James Lavalle, author of "Your Blood Never Lies," discusses the benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for metabolic syndrome. What do the latest studies say about its efficacy in combatting heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension? What are the five most important tests that your doctor might not order? What's the "best" diet according to anthropological research? How do resistant starches support GI health? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Educator/Clinician James Lavalle, author of "Your Blood Never Lies," about the benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for metabolic syndrome. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Optimal male and female sexual performance, Part 1
July 13, 2017
Dr. Mohit Khera, Director Laboratory for Andrology Research at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-author of “Re-Coupling: A Couple’s 4-Step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex,” dishes on the latest research on sexuality. What are the health benefits of sex? Is testosterone safe? What are the benefits for men? Can it be helpful for women? Can just diet and exercise reverse Erectile Dysfunction? What supplements help ED? What’s the nitric oxide connection to ED? What’s the problem with frequent use of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra? Why is low-dose daily Cialis being promoted for both ED and BPH? What are the causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction? Is there a new blockbuster female sexual enhancer on the horizon? If you’re not interested in sex, is that a problem per se? Why is it said that ED may be a hallmark of circulatory problems? How does weight loss promote rekindling of libido? Is it true that more sex can prevent prostate cancer? Can men recover normal sexual function after prostate surgery? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Optimal male and female sexual performance, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mohit Khera, Director Laboratory for Andrology Research at Baylor College of Medicine, about overcoming obstacles to optimal male and female sexual performance. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer, Part 1
July 4, 2017
Pioneering cancer researcher Dr. Thomas Seyfried argues that we’ve taken a massive wrong turn in cancer exploration by ignoring the true metabolic basis of cancer. Dr. Seyfried cites the work of Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Otto Warburg, who identified the Warburg Effect in the 1930s. Featured in a recent NY Times article entitled “An Old Idea Revived: Starve Cancer to Death,” Dr. Seyfried argues that depriving cancer cells of glucose and glutamine, their prime metabolic fuels, offers a non-toxic way of curbing cancer growth. This can be achieved, in part, via a ketogenic diet, in conjunction with certain blocking drugs. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) provides an ideal accompaniment to the diet. What precisely does a true ketogenic diet consist of (Hint: It’s not Atkins!)? How can patients following the diet monitor whether they are achieving true ketosis? What role does the Charlie Foundation (CharlieFoundation.org) play in supporting patients following ketogenic diets? What new research is Dr. Seyfried pursuing? Why has the Cancer Establishment been slow in accepting this paradigm? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, pioneering cancer researcher, who argues that we've taken a massive wrong turn in cancer exploration. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Are Statins Really Safe? Part 1
June 29, 2017
Dr. Peter Langsjoen, cardiologist and CoEnzyme Q10 researcher, weighs in on statin drugs; citing research, he argues that statistical deception has created the illusion that statins are safe and effective in preventing cardiovascular disease; He details the numerous side effects of statins, and suggests that even when symptoms are not obvious, cholesterol-lowering drugs may do the body irrevocable harm; Dr. Langsjoen shares new studies which suggest that statins may neutralize the artery-protecting benefits of vitamin K2; CoQ10 may reverse some of the adverse effects of statins, but it offers only partial protection; Dr. Langsjoen reprises the history of CoQ10’s use in treatment of heart conditions, and relates how the introduction of Ubiquinol has offered a potent new weapon against heart failure; How much CoQ10 or ubiquinol should patients with various conditions take? Testing blood levels of CoQ10, a technique that Dr. Langsjoen pioneered, can help inform clinicians whether patients are taking enough to enjoy its therapeutic benefits; New research soon to be unveiled will further our understanding of how CoQ10 helps the heart. Click HERE for part 2.