Expert Interview

Hypnosis as a tool for overcoming bad habits, Part 1
April 9, 2015
Improving sleep, reducing anxiety, eating healthier, exercising, stopping smoking and more. Certified Master Hypnotist and nutritionist Jeffrey Rose weighs in with his tailored approach for accessing the subconscious with positive suggestions and affirmations. He argues that media and advertising actually invoke established principles of hypnosis to sell us drugs, unhealthy foods and alcohol. We need to reverse that programming to achieve wellness and personal freedom. He’s also an advocate for Start School Later, a program that seeks to modify school start times to better match kids’ circadian rhythms and allow adequate sleep time. Click HERE for part 2.

Hypnosis as a tool for overcoming bad habits, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Certified Master Hypnotist and nutritionist Jeffrey Rose. Click HERE for part 1.

How to keep your kids safe from hidden holiday perils, Part 1
April 2, 2015
A special Easter and Passover edition of Intelligent Medicine: How to keep your kids safe from hidden holiday perils that lurk in the Easter basket or on the Seder table! Dr. Lisa Sulsenti, nutritionist and chiropractor, dishes on food colorings, chemical carcinogens, GMOs, sugar and other toxic ingredients that are concealed in holiday treats like colorful “peeps” and chocolate Easter bunnies. How to read labels, how to source healthy alternatives, and how to achieve buy-in from your kids for nutritious natural treats (and no, they don’t have to subsist on celery sticks and broccoli florets!). Click HERE for part 2.

How to keep your kids safe from hidden holiday perils, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lisa Sulsenti, nutritionist and chiropractor, who dishes on food colorings, chemical carcinogens, GMOs, sugar and other toxic ingredients that are concealed in holiday treats. Click HERE for part 1.

“Natural Cures for Dummies,” Part 1
March 31, 2015
"Natural Cures for Dummies," a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Scott Banks, is a handy, concise introduction to the subject. Dr. Banks explains why chiropractors are uniquely suited to deliver this message. What is Functional Medicine? What conditions are most amenable to natural interventions? Dr. Banks dishes on broccoli extract, curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, colostrum, methylfolate, vitamin D, magnesium, and many of his favorite supplements. He discusses leaky gut, food allergy, gluten intolerance and detoxification. Click HERE for part 2.

“Natural Cures for Dummies,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation about "Natural Cures for Dummies," a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Scott Banks. Click HERE for part 1.

The Many Faces of Histamine, Part 1
March 26, 2015
We pop antihistamines like crazy, but few have searched out the root causes of histamine overload. We explore this multi-faceted problem with Certified Traditional Naturopath Dr. Robert Miller, who incorporates genetic testing and biochemical analysis to unravel complex health problems. Excess histamine goes beyond merely causing sneezing, wheezing and itching; it may be associated with a bewildering array of physical and mental symptoms. There’s a Histamine Diet—avoidance of foods that raise histamine. But addressing histamine problems requires an understanding of genetic variations that influence methylation (MTHFR), diamine oxidase (DAO), and zonulin. Leaky gut syndrome with altered intestinal permeability may lead to serious problems like autoimmunity. Dr. Miller is devising a sophisticated computer algorithm that crunches raw genetic data and translates them into targeted diet and supplement interventions. Click HERE for part 2.

The Many Faces of Histamine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Certified Traditional Naturopath Dr. Robert Miller about the root causes of histamine overload. Click HERE for part 1.

A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Part 1
March 19, 2015
Today's guest is Dr. Mel Borins, author of "A Doctor's Guide to Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why." We consider Ginkgo biloba, Horse Chestnut, Echinacea, St. John’s Wort and other natural therapies. Is vitamin E a cure for fatty liver disease? What role does laughter play in healing (Dr. Borins is a musical composer and you can find his satirical medical songs HERE)? Are meditation and mindfulness beneficial? What’s the evidence for acupuncture? Click HERE for part 2.

A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion with Dr. Mel Borins, author of "A Doctor's Guide to Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why." Click HERE for part 1.