Expert Interview

ENCORE: A Pandemic of Elevated Uric Acid, Part 1
February 1, 2024
Dr. David Perlmutter, integrative neurologist and author of "Grain Brain," has a new book: "Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health." Dr. Perlmutter highlights the central role that uric acid plays in, not just gout, but a plethora of metabolic and degenerate conditions that afflict modern men and women. He decries the lax guidelines that allow at-risk patients to suffer high uric acid, and argues for more stringent standards, preferring a uric acid of 5.5 or less as optimal. He describes how uric acid was once adaptive in prehistoric times as a measure to offset times of famine; now, with sedentary lifestyles, unlimited food, and vastly increased carbohydrate consumption, there’s a pandemic of elevated uric acid. He dispels the notion that lowering uric acid is just a matter of avoiding animal protein; dietary fructose from soft drinks and processed food and desserts is a far worse culprit. Dr. Perlmutter highlights certain nutrients that lower uric acid: vitamin C, coffee polyphenols, tart cherry concentrate, luteolin, and quercetin. What type of alcohol we consume also has an impact on uric acid, as does excessive salt consumption. Dr. Perlmutter introduces us to a home test that can empower patients to monitor their uric acid. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Pandemic of Elevated Uric Acid, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter, integrative neurologist and author of the new book, "Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Innovative Ways for Addressing Chronic Pain, Part 1
January 30, 2024
Most people assume that pain and illness are the straightforward result of injury and disease. However, one in six adults suffers from chronic pain or illness that is either “medically unexplained” or unresponsive to virtually any treatment. Dr. David Clarke is President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit dedicated to ending the chronic pain epidemic. He's also the author of "They Can’t Find Anything Wrong." He provides a deep-dive on the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of stress-related and brain-generated medical conditions. Join his free webinar on February 1. Go to EndChronicPain.org for information and to register. Click HERE for part 2.

Innovative Ways for Addressing Chronic Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Clarke, President of the President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit dedicated to ending the chronic pain epidemic. Click HERE for part 1.

The Link Between Your Oral and Systemic Health, Part 1
January 25, 2024
Over 60% of adult Americans suffer from some form of gum disease and most are not even aware they have it. Dr. William Levine, DDS, is a board certified periodontist and expert in oral inflammation. He has a private dental practice that specializes in periodontal disease and implantology. He has spent the last 15 years researching specific plant bioactives that naturally reduce inflammation so he could help his patients prevent and manage gum disease. He details why gum is disease so prevalent. What is the best way to treat gum disease? How to take care of your teeth and gums at home naturally. The link between gum disease and other systemic diseases of the body including: heart disease, stroke, diabetes etc. Why is inflammation the root cause of all disease? How to treat inflammation using plants. Click HERE for part 2.

The Link Between Your Oral and Systemic Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Levine, board certified periodontist and expert in oral inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

The Role of Science-Based Herbal Medicine in Healthcare, Part 1
January 23, 2024
Mark Blumenthal is founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC). We commemorate the 35th anniversary of the ABC, the 40th anniversary of HerbalGram, an informative publication about botanical medicine, and Mark’s 50th anniversary as an herbal advocate, consultant, educator, and researcher. His Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program is a resource to the natural products industry to combat fraud, contamination and toxicity of herbal products. We discuss the science underlying such nutraceuticals as curcumin, berberine, maca, ashwagandha and black cumin. Mark traces the development of the botanicals industry from its origins with teas and tinctures to today’s standardized and scientifically vetted products. Click HERE for part 2.

The Role of Science-Based Herbal Medicine in Healthcare, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Mark Blumenthal, founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC). Click HERE for part 1.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Optimizing Health, Part 1
January 18, 2024
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – those devices that provide 24/7 blood glucose readings – are not just for diabetics anymore. Data from CGMs provide a pathway to disease prevention and reversal, such as obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, GERD and more. Dr. Paul Kolodzik, Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Preventive Medicine, is author of “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution For Nondiabetics.” He discusses CGMs, insulin resistance, low carb and keto, intermittent fasting, even the prudent use of the new FDA-approved weight loss medications like Ozempic. Click on the book title to receive a free copy. Click HERE for part 2.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Optimizing Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Paul Kolodzik, author of “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution For Nondiabetics.” Click for your free copy. Click HERE for part 1.