Expert Interview

ENCORE: Nutritional Treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Part 2
October 22, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Melvyn Grovit, who specializes in the nutritional treatment of Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis—especially in kids. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Are angels real? Do miracles happen? Part 1
October 20, 2020
Dr. Leo Galland, renowned clinician, educator, and best-selling author of "The Allergy Solution" (the basis for a hit PBS series) turns his attention to spiritual exploration in his new book, "Already Here: A Doctor Discovers the Truth About Heaven." The book recounts the death of his learning-disabled son, Chris, who returned as a spirit guide after a series of miraculous experiences awakened Dr. Galland to his consciousness-expanding messages. How does Already Here square with Dr. Galland’s rigorous scientific orientation? Is there an implicit lesson for parents, family members, and educators of children with challenging behaviors? For grievers? Do you have to subscribe to traditional religious beliefs to appreciate Already Here? How has Dr. Galland’s experience shaped his views of death? Has it impacted his interaction with patients? Did it undermine his confidence in the scientific method? Are there practical ways to apply Dr. Galland’s insights in our day-to-day lives? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Are angels real? Do miracles happen? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leo Galland, renowned clinician, educator, and author of "Already Here: A Doctor Discovers the Truth About Heaven." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
October 15, 2020
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center. Click HERE for part 1.

Cutting-Edge, Organic, Plant-Based Remedies for Pain, Inflammation, Immunity and More, Part 1
October 13, 2020
Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals, details her cutting edge line of innovative and effective nutraceuticals. Elderberry with Zinc and Echinacea for immune support; Black 4 Health Liposome Complex containing high levels of body healing botanicals; Wild Oil of Oregano with powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties; and Turmeric Liposome Complex containing powerful antioxidant properties. She explains how liposomes with nano-technology deliver maximum absorption, discusses the challenges of being a nutraceutical entrepreneur amid the pandemic, the advantages of being a US-based company not dependent on foreign sourcing for ingredients, and her commitment to quality when many companies are cutting corners. We also congratulate her on her Phoenix Business Journal Small Business Award. Click HERE for part 2.

Cutting-Edge, Organic, Plant-Based Remedies for Pain, Inflammation, Immunity and More, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals. Click HERE for part 1.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 1
October 6, 2020
Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International, weighs in on COVID-19 lockdowns. The U.K. is considering reinstating restrictions as a “Second Wave” looms; Dr. Verkerk is concerned that faulty case definitions and false-positive test results are unnecessarily spooking policymakers. He explains how widespread screening for COVID-19 could yield misleading risk estimates. Dr. Verkerk explains the controversy over “herd immunity”, and how a narrow traditional view might lead us to overestimate the degree of background immunity needed to slow a pandemic. What lessons does the Swedish experience with COVID-19 offer us? Why vaccine transparency will be essential to assuage substantial public resistance to a novel shot. Click HERE for part 2.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Six Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life, Part 1
October 1, 2020
Veteran integrative practitioner Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "How to Be Well," describes the 6 keys to a happy and healthy life. Why has he embraced the low-carb diet paradigm? What elimination diets form the core of his wellness programs? What foods can undermine health? Why is Dr. Lipman a proponent of healing broths? How best to undertake a detox program? What’s wrong with counting calories? Why is salt restriction overdone? What roles do other lifestyle factors play in undermining health? Sleep deprivation? Social isolation? Sedentary habits? Device dependency? How do touch, music, and gratitude support wellness? Is there hope that the How to Be Well paradigm will prevail in the face of resistance from mainstream medicine? Click HERE for part 2.