Expert Interview

Exploring the Critical Link Between Gut Health and Overall Wellbeing with Dr. Michael Ruscio, Part 1
April 9, 2024
Have you ever considered that the key to your mood swings or unshakeable fatigue might be lurking within your gut? This episode pulls back the curtain on our digestive systems with the expertise of Dr. Michael Ruscio, gut health guru and author of "Healthy Gut, Healthy You." We embark on an eye-opening discussion about the often underestimated power of the gastrointestinal tract, from its influence on our energy and sleep to its intricate connection with mental health and thyroid function. Dr. Ruscio shares his own transformative experience, revealing how a gut infection could disguise itself as insomnia and emotional turbulence. As we unravel the threads between what we eat, how we feel, and the health of our gut, the conversation turns to the interplay between diet and chronic conditions like Hashimoto's disease. Dr. Ruscio offers invaluable insights into the nuances of dietary interventions such as the low FODMAP and autoimmune paleo diets, urging a thoughtful approach to food choices that transcends the fads and fears of unnecessary restrictions. We dissect the hype around gluten-free living, providing a balanced perspective on when it's truly integral to our health and when it might be overkill. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting dietary advice, this discussion aims to bring clarity and empower your decision-making. Closing out this enlightening journey, we dive into the promise of probiotics and botanicals, exploring the intersection of gut flora, metabolic health, and the use of 'triple therapy' probiotics. However, it's not just about what you ingest – we also delve into the pivotal role of mental wellness in physical health. I share strategies that fortify mental resilience, such as limbic retraining and embracing nature. Dr. Ruscio brings it all together, providing a roadmap for navigating the complex synergy of our minds, immune systems, and gut health. Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to steer your health towards a more harmonious future. Click HERE for part 2.

Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals, Part 1
April 3, 2024
Regan Nelson is host of the "Clean & Green Living" podcast. Her mission is to provide knowledge and resources that will help you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Regan is a dedicated health educator and advocate with a passion for cleaner living. She has a master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights, helping guide us to a safer, healthier and more sustainable life. Regan has also played an influential role in shaping health-protective legislation in the personal care industry through her advocacy efforts; including congressional meetings at both the State and Federal level. These efforts contributed to the passage of the Modernization of Cosmetics Act in 2022—the first piece of federal legislation to be passed over the industry since 1938. Regan is set to continue these efforts on Capitol Hill in May. Click HERE for part 2.

Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Regan Nelson, host of the "Clean & Green Living" podcast. Click HERE for part 1.

Heart Disease Starts Sooner Than You Think, Part 1
April 2, 2024
Think you or your kids are too young to worry about cardiovascular disease? Think again! While most of us assume that problems like high cholesterol or blood pressure are reserved for those over the age of 60, the truth is heart disease can begin decades earlier. In fact, recent studies show that a growing number of children and young adults are already living with serious risk factors that could set them up for a future heart attack or stroke. Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and heart health expert, reveals how we can help kids, teens, and young adults prepare for healthy cardiovascular lives. He also details some new and exciting heart health research from our friends at Kyolic showing Aged Garlic Extract’s ability to effectively lower blood pressure. Click HERE for part 2.

Heart Disease Starts Sooner Than You Think, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and heart health expert, about some new and exciting heart health research from our friends at Kyolic. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Precision Diagnostics to Reverse Fatigue, Burnout, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Problems, Part 1
March 27, 2024
Stress is ubiquitous and has many manifestations. Naturopathic physician Dr. Doni Wilson has a new book, "Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Personalized Program to Calm Anxiety, Boost Energy, and Beat Burnout," that details individualized approaches to stress adaptation. She characterizes 5 different stress types, based on variations in cortisol and adrenaline responses. Each entails a specific program of lifestyle and supplementation. We discuss the roles of genetics, diet, relaxation techniques, sleep, Adaptogens, vitamins and minerals, and exercise in stress reactions. A one-size-fits-all approach falls short. Her paradigm applies precision diagnostics to reverse fatigue, burnout, anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Precision Diagnostics to Reverse Fatigue, Burnout, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Doni Wilson, author of "Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Personalized Program to Calm Anxiety, Boost Energy, and Beat Burnout." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Uncovering Psychological Roadblocks to Healing Back Pain, Part 1
March 26, 2024
Dr. John Sarno revolutionized medicine’s approach to back pain with his book, "The Divided Mind," in the 1980s. His thesis is that conventional therapies like surgery are over-utilized and don’t get to the root of the problem which is TMS—tension myoneural syndrome. Dr. Sarno died in 2017, but his disciple Dr. Ira Rashbaum carries on his work at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation. The method pioneered by Sarno eschews even physical therapy, chiropractic and acupuncture, and instead focuses on uncovering psychological roadblocks to recovery. Dr. Rashbaum explains how stress literally robs aching muscles of oxygen and nutrients essential for pain resolution. Dr. Sarno was beloved by patients—including many celebrities—but reviled by many of his colleagues because he challenged medical orthodoxy which invariably treats pain as the consequence of fixable structural abnormalities. Followers of Dr. Sarno like Dr. Rashbaum argue that structural changes are normal, and not always the culprit lesions that trigger pain. Dr. Rashbaum reveals that the Sarno method works to alleviate many common syndromes, including headaches, TMJ, tinnitus, and IBS. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Uncovering Psychological Roadblocks to Healing Back Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ira Rashbaum of NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Successfully Challenging Cancer, Part 1
March 20, 2024
Turkish MD Dr. Sarper Diler joins us for a discussion of The Gonzalez Protocol®. Dr. Diler is Chairman of the Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation Scientific Advisory Board, whose goal is to perpetuate the legacy of the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, and make his unique therapies available to patients. Dr. Gonzalez was renowned for his ability to promote survival of challenging cancer patients using a highly personalized approach. The Gonzalez Protocol consists of custom diet recommendations based on Metabolic Typing. Diets run the gamut from vegan to carnivore, with some people intermediate, based on their metabolic type. Patients are required to consume high levels of pancreatic enzymes and other supplements, and perform daily detoxification procedures, including coffee enemas—it’s not for the faint-hearted or ambivalent. Dr. Gonzalez achieved success with many challenging cancers, and also treated other medical conditions, and documented his methods in voluminous case studies. The Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation has undertaken educating and certifying doctors worldwide to sustain his work. For those with less challenging medical conditions desirous of obtaining metabolic typing and diet suggestions without physician supervision, a low-cost option is available by clicking HERE. Click HERE for part 2.