Expert Interview

ENCORE: Athletic Performance Support, Part 1
November 24, 2022
Sports nutrition. Internationally acclaimed sports medicine expert Dr. Debasis Bagchi, author of, "Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance: Muscle Building, Endurance, and Strength," discusses diet and supplements to support athletic performance. What roles for carnitine, CoQ10, HMB, nicotinamide riboside and creatine? Branched-chain amino acids? Ashwagandha and Tribulus? Is caffeine beneficial for athletic performance? The latest trends in Keto-adaptation; Is carbo-loading passé? Different nutrient requirements for pre-, post- and during high output exertion? What nutriceuticals for injury recovery? Special considerations for the vegetarian athlete; introducing Gakic, a new performance enhancer. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Athletic Performance Support, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with internationally acclaimed sports medicine expert Dr. Debasis Bagchi, author of "Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance: Muscle Building, Endurance, and Strength." Click HERE for part 1.

Does Your Probiotic Multitask?, Part 1
November 16, 2022
In order to maintain a healthy microbiome and maximize your overall health, your probiotic bacteria need to be performing some very important, and different, regulatory tasks AT THE SAME TIME. Examples of these tasks include regulating digestion, regulating the immune system, reducing inflammation, energy production, gut-brain communication, suppressing the growth of bad bacteria, detoxification of harmful toxins, and much more. Dr. Ross Pelton is a Microbiome Scientist and the Scientific Director for Essential Formulas. He details how Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics accomplishes all of these tasks. Click HERE for part 2.

Does Your Probiotic Multitask?, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, Microbiome Scientist, and the Scientific Director for Essential Formulas. Click HERE for part 1.

Stress and Sleep Support During the Holidays, Part 1
November 10, 2022
The holiday season can be hectic. In times like these, getting the rejuvenating rest and relaxation we need can be hard. Stuart Tomc, VP Science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, introduces the PlusCBD Holiday Survival Kit. It promotes healthy sleep patterns and reduces tension and stress around the holiday craziness. It includes CBD Calm Gummies, formulated with clinically researched ingredients like L-Theanine for a Zen-like calm and 5-HTP for a positive mood and mental well-being. It also includes PlusCBD Sleep Gummies, which are doctor formulated with clinically researched ingredients like melatonin to promote proper wake/sleep cycles, magnolia bark to soothe nerves and encourage relaxation, and lemon balm to help calm you before bed. Go more in-depth with these resources: Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series, Oral Administration of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Restores Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Depression, Protective Role of Melatonin Against Postmenopausal Bone Loss via Enhancement of Citrate Secretion From Osteoblasts, Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”?: A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements, and The anxiolytic effect of cannabidiol depends on the nature of the trauma when patients with post-traumatic stress disorder recall their trigger event. Click HERE for part 2.

Stress and Sleep Support During the Holidays, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP Science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Latest Threat to the Doctor/Patient Relationship, Part 1
November 3, 2022
"Big Brother in the Exam Room: The Dangerous Truth about Electronic Medical Records," by Twila Brase, RN, PHN, President and Co-Founder of Citizens for Health Freedom (www.cchfreedom.org). She describes the latest threat to the doctor/patient relationship. While seeming to improve efficiency, Brase asserts that electronic medical records are actually a means of insurance company and government control. The records are insecure, decidedly not confidential, widely shared, and subject to hacks. They’re burdensome, time-consuming, and a major reason for physician burnout. They change the nature of the doctor/patient encounter, with physicians spending more time peering into a screen and less time making eye contact with patients. Brase discusses alternatives, and how medical care can be made more affordable and more efficient without reliance on an ever-growing cadre of benefit managers and government bureaucrats. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Latest Threat to the Doctor/Patient Relationship, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Twila Brase, RN, PHN, President and Co-Founder of Citizens for Health Freedom (www.cchfreedom.org). Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Scientific Basis for Acupuncture, Part 1
November 1, 2022
Dr. Janet Mindes is a Ph.D. researcher who has focused on the scientific basis of complementary and alternative therapies. Most recently, she co-edited "Integrative Sexual Health," an exploration of natural modalities for optimizing sexual performance. She joins us to discuss acupuncture. How does it work? For what conditions has acupuncture been shown to be helpful? Is it gaining acceptance by the medical community? What are the challenges of doing acupuncture research? What should you look for in an acupuncturist? Additionally, Dr. Mindes weighs in on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and cranial electrical stimulation (CES), new drugless tools for treating mental and emotional conditions. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Scientific Basis for Acupuncture, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Janet Mindes, a Ph.D. researcher who has focused on the scientific basis of complementary and alternative therapies. Click HERE for part 1.