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Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 1
February 9, 2023
Dr. Rudrani Banik, one of America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologists, discusses her new book: "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." She recounts her personal transformation via a healing journey that led her to conquer her own migraines by embracing diet and supplementation, and prompted her to study Functional Medicine. Dr. Banik explains that different parts of the visual apparatus require different nutrients; there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all eye formula. Her book focuses on food sources of key vitamins and minerals. We discuss why it’s important for kids to spend time outdoors to prevent near-sightedness; excessive screen time is also causing a host of problems among adults. Dr. Banik previews her upcoming book that will address macular degeneration. Are there new breakthroughs on the horizon for curing vision problems? Click HERE for part 2.
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Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, author of "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." Click HERE for part 1.
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Nutritional Psychiatry, Part 1
February 7, 2023
Dr. Drew Ramsey is a pioneer in the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry and author of "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks." Dr. Ramsey reviews the remarkable research that has demonstrated the efficacy of diet for improving mental health outcomes. The foods we eat impact our brain function for better or for worse, delivering essential nutrients, fostering a healthy microbiome, combatting inflammation, encouraging neuroplasticity, and supporting neurotransmitters. He is co-developer of the Antidepressant Food Scale which rates foods based on their potential to support well-being. He is also director of the Brain Food Clinic which offers integrative psychiatric care incorporating “dietary assessment and food prescription along with coaching, meal planning, and hands-on skill building in your kitchen.” He believes that no single diet offers a panacea for mental health optimization, but that replacement of ultra-processed food with nutrient-dense alternatives offers the most benefits with ease of compliance. Click HERE for part 2.
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Nutritional Psychiatry, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a pioneer in the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry and author of "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks." Click HERE for part 1.
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What Should You Expect From Your Probiotic Supplement?, Part 1
February 2, 2023
When you start taking probiotics, it affects your whole body. This is because the bacterial colonies in your gut—or gut microbiome—impact many aspects of your health, such as your digestion, brain function, and your immune system. Dr. Ross Pelton is the Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas Incorporated which specializes in premium probiotic products. He joins us with a Probiotics 101 primer. How can you tell when your probiotics are working? What should you look for in a superior probiotic formula? Also, find out how your microbiome is directly related to your aging process in Dr. Pelton's new article, "The Microbiome Theory of Aging." The article details why an unbalanced gut microbiome increases disease risk and accelerates biological aging. Click HERE for part 2.
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What Should You Expect From Your Probiotic Supplement?, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas Incorporated which specializes in premium probiotic products. Click HERE for part 1.
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A Comprehensive Strategy for Menopause, Part 1
January 31, 2023
There’s apprehension about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)—are we about to enter the dystopian future world of The Matrix? But today’s guest, Dr. Joseph Feuerstein, discusses the innovative application of AI and VR to a common problem: menopausal hot flashes in women for whom estrogen is contraindicated because of the risk of cancer. Using a VR headset, menopausal women were presented guided imagery featuring cooling and relaxing suggestions. A pilot study showed it reduced the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, improved sleep quality, and enhanced overall well-being. Dr. Feuerstein discusses a comprehensive strategy for menopause, comprising acupuncture, natural products (Estrovera and Relizen), exercise and diet. Are soy isoflavones OK for relieving menopausal symptoms, even in breast cancer patients? Dr. Feuerstein is also co-author of "The Cannabinoid Cookbook," which is not merely a guidebook to marijuana edibles; instead, it focuses on the numerous foods that support the body’s endocannabinoid system—Including cocoa, omega-3 fatty acids, turmeric, and truffles. These foods deliver compounds which confer a multiplicity of mood and anti-inflammatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2.
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A Comprehensive Strategy for Menopause, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Joseph Feuerstein about an innovative approach to menopause. Click HERE for part 1.
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How to Achieve Glowing, Radiant Skin, Part 1
January 25, 2023
We talk to Dr. Mark Tager, author of "Feed Your Skin Right: Your Personalized Nutrition Plan for Radiant Beauty." Dr. Tager answers 4 fundamental questions about skincare: 1. What Should I Eat?; 2. What Supplements Should I Take?; 3. What Topicals Should I Apply?; 4. What Procedures Should I Have? We cover a wide range of topics from lifestyle factors like sleep and exercise to the controversy over collagen supplements; wrinkle prevention; so-called “vampire facials”; lasers and peels; Retin-A and retinoids; new technologies like growth factors for skin rejuvenation; and skin probiotics. Click HERE for part 2.
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How to Achieve Glowing, Radiant Skin, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Tager, author of "Feed Your Skin Right: Your Personalized Nutrition Plan for Radiant Beauty." Click HERE for part 1.
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