Expert Interview

Why is Lyme Disease so hard to diagnose? Part 2
June 30, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leo Galland about Lyme Disease and co-infections. Click HERE for part 1.

Inflammation: The Common Pathway for the Majority of Diseases, Part 1
June 25, 2015
Naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney sheds light on inflammation: Why it’s the common pathway for the majority of diseases that affect us, how to measure it, and what to do about it. She outlines a 5-part program for combating inflammation. Of key importance is diet: What makes the Western Diet pro-inflammatory? What are the top anti-inflammatory foods? Why most people need supplements to prevent or reverse inflammation. Fish oil play a lead role in an anti-inflammatory regimen, as do curcumin, boswellin, garlic and bioflavonoids. What are the qualities of a good fish oil product? How much should you take? How do you assess the potency of fish oil? Are Omega 3s from fish free of toxins and heavy metals? What if you’re a vegan or don’t want to take products derived from fish? Click HERE for part 2.

Inflammation: The Common Pathway for the Majority of Diseases, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney as she sheds light on inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Alternatives to Harmful Insecticides, Part 1
June 23, 2015
Natural alternatives to harmful insecticides. Matthew Jones, CEO of Cedarcide, discusses the full range of cedar-based options to eliminate reliance on toxic bug sprays for humans and pets. He discusses the scientific documentation underlying cedar's bug repellance. Studies now show that commonly used pyrethroids (the successor to now-banned DDT) can literally impair the cognitive performance of young children; pets, too, are exposed to harms when doused with conventional insecticides. Cedarcide is effective against fleas, ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes and scorpions, and forms an effective deterrent to ants. Various formulations are available for indoor and outdoor use, and Cedarcide can even be added to garden misting systems to provide large scale coverage. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Alternatives to Harmful Insecticides, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Matthew Jones, CEO of Cedarcide about the full range of cedar-based options to eliminate reliance on toxic bug sprays. Click HERE for part 1.

An Innovative New Probiotic, Part 1
June 18, 2015
Reg’ Activ is an innovative new probiotic formula from Essential Formulas, the maker of Dr. Ohirra’s Probiotics. Nutritional pharmacist Dr. Ross Pelton discusses the discovery of Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 that produces the antioxidant glutathione in humans. Why is glutathione considered the Master Antioxidant? How does glutathione neutralize damaging free radicals that contribute to the aging process? How does glutathione support circulatory, liver and immune health? What’s the role of microbial diversity in maintaining human health? How should Reg’ Activ be taken—with food or away from food? Optimal dosage? What are the latest findings in probiotic research and where is our emerging understanding of the human microbiome leading? Click HERE for part 2.

An Innovative New Probiotic, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton about Reg’ Activ, an innovative new probiotic formula from Essential Formulas. Click HERE for part 1.

Pushing Back Against Vitamin Skeptics, Part 1
May 19, 2015
Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of "The Original Prescription," pushes back against vitamin skeptics: Fish oil not what it's cracked up to be? Vitamins cause cancer? B vitamins a bust for heart disease? What you need to know to analyze a research study; The 7 key diet principles that can safeguard your health; What role does stress play in disease, and what can natural interventions do to ameliorate its effects? Click HERE for part 2.

Pushing Back Against Vitamin Skeptics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of "The Original Prescription." Click HERE for part 1.

Curcumin for Cancer, Part 1
May 14, 2015
In addition to preventing cancer, curcumin can also help augment the cancer-killing effects of chemotherapy and overcome the main reason for failure of conventional anti-cancer drugs: the emergence of chemo-resistance, wherein cancer cells no longer respond to treatments. Dr. Ajay Goel, Baylor University Professor and Director of Epigenetics, Cancer Prevention and Genomics at Baylor Research Institute, details his recent research showing that curcumin can amplify the benefits of chemotherapy with 5 FU on colon cancer while protecting normal tissue. He describes other documented effects of curcumin in depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. How does curcumin work? Are all curcumins alike? What factors determine curcumin bio-availability? How can we be assured that curcumin that originates from foreign sources is not contaminated with harmful chemicals or heavy metals? Dr. Goel envisions a time when use of curcumin, along with other anti-cancer nutraceuticals like EGCG from green tea and isothiocyanates from cruciferous vegetables, might become routine adjuncts to conventional cancer treatment. Are there contraindications or cautions re: curcumin use? Can it be used for general prevention by adults and children? Click HERE for part 2.