Expert Interview

ENCORE: The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 1
August 17, 2021
Former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat," highlights the perils of processed foods and conventional produce—they act as “Trojan Horses” for a slew of dangerous compounds including mercury and other heavy metals, dangerous herbicides like glyphosate, and pesticides like malathion and chlorpyrifos. In particular, high fructose corn syrup is laden with mercury; its consumption has soared over eight thousand percent since its introduction into the U.S. food supply in the 1970s. In addition to its caloric impact, the mercury it delivers can act as a metabolic poison contributing to risk of obesity and diabetes. In fact, studies show that processed foods promote overweight and blood sugar dysregulation beyond their energy contribution. Avoiding processed foods and eating locally-sourced foods free of contamination has been conclusively shown to help consumers shed pounds. Even popular gluten-free, “natural” products can be unsuspected sources of environmental toxins. Dr. Dufault offers practical tips on how to avoid the perils of the modern food supply. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 1
August 5, 2021
Integrative cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos joins us to discuss her unique perspective on heart problems: Why the American Heart Association’s low-fat diet paradigm led us astray; What’s wrong with our current screening strategies for heart disease? How does an integrative cardiologist’s approach differ from that of standard cardiology? Why are women’s heart problems under-appreciated? Are statins over-prescribed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his deep-dive on heart problems with Integrative Cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 1
July 29, 2021
Surveys show tens of millions of Americans suffer from what’s been termed “Coronasomnia”. Miles Sarill, a scientist with CV Sciences, has a deep-dive on natural support for sleep and stress—you’ll learn about some promising new nutraceuticals, PlusCBD Wellness Blends. They were formulated alongside the CV Sciences team of doctors and scientists to take full advantage of key dietary ingredients to promote relaxation during the day and night. Wellness Blends gummies combine the balancing effects of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) with research-backed botanicals and nutraceutical ingredients to promote sleep and minimize the effects of stress. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Miles Sarill, a scientist at CV Sciences, makers of some promising new nutraceuticals that help with stress, tension, and sleeplessness while transitioning into a new “normal”. Click HERE for part 1.

Skin Dysbiosis: How To Protect Your Skin Microbiome, Part 1
July 27, 2021
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Every inch of it is covered with bacteria—sometimes up to a billion per square centimeter. That’s the skin microbiome. But those microbes on the skin surface can also influence the behavior of cells below the epidermis and, in turn, those cells communicate with our tissues, and even our brains. Kat James, award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and renowned nutrition and inside-out transformation expert, has new scientific insights connecting our skin to our inner ecology, and how we can help or hinder that connection in some very unexpected and simple ways. Click HERE for part 2.

Skin Dysbiosis: How To Protect Your Skin Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and renowned nutrition and inside-out transformation expert, about new scientific insights connecting our skin not only to our inner ecology, but even our brains. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Ending Panic, Anxiety and Claustrophobia, Part 1
July 20, 2021
Tom Bunn MSW, LCSW is no ordinary licensed therapist—he’s also a former Air Force and commercial airline pilot. Having written "SOAR: The Breakthrough Treatment for Fear of Flying," he’s expanded his scope with "Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety and Claustrophobia." How pervasive are anxiety disorders? What’s happening in the body and mind when an anxiety attack hits? Why are most conventional treatments for anxiety limited in efficacy? What makes the Panic Free paradigm distinct? Has its effectiveness been validated? Tom describes a typical course of treatment. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Ending Panic, Anxiety and Claustrophobia, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Tom Bunn MSW, LCSW, author of "Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety and Claustrophobia." Click HERE for part 1.