Expert Interview

The Science of Immune Health, Part 2
May 19, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Immune Health Expert Jim LaValle. Click HERE for part 1.

How Pollutants and Food Additives May Undermine Our Immune Responses, Part 1
May 14, 2020
Could exposure to environmental chemicals render us more vulnerable to poor outcomes in Covid-19? Integrative rheumatologist Aly Cohen MD, co-author of "Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World," explains how pollutants and food additives may undermine our immune responses. How can one reduce their toxic burden? Can tests measure xenobiotic levels? As a physician familiar with the use of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for her autoimmune patients, how does she rate it? Is it safe? What’s the basis for claims that it may help coronavirus patients? Are patients with autoimmune conditions especially prone to Covid-19? Do they need to discontinue their immunosuppressive meds? What’s can diet and targeted supplementation do to ameliorate autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus? Click HERE for part 2.

How Pollutants and Food Additives May Undermine Our Immune Responses, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aly Cohen, author of Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Click HERE for part 1.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 1
May 12, 2020
Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, details four key nutrients that build lung health and immunity. Cruciferous vegetables, selenium, quercetin, and CBD (cannabidiol) which, as a dietary ingredient, appears to have a researched immunomodulatory effect. CBD provides a way for individuals to balance their immune response, especially as their immune system becomes weakened by stress. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 2.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2020
Vitamin D and zinc cited in new studies as crucial to Coronavirus defense; Steam heat, not harsh disinfectants, appears best for N95 mask cleaning; “Turfing” patients promoted spread of coronavirus to vulnerable elderly in nursing homes; The role of nitric oxide in maintaining resistance to infections, pollutants. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Tips on Dealing With COVID-19 Mental Stress, Part 1
May 7, 2020
Dr. Christian Conte, author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World," offers tips on dealing with Covid-19 mental stress. Dr. Conte is an internationally-recognized mental health specialist and has attained a level V certification in anger management. How to counteract catastrophic thinking; What lessons can be derived from Dr. Conte’s work with prison inmates (we’re all under lockdown now!)? Ways to defuse angry outbursts; How to talk to kids about the coronavirus; How journaling can help us cope with anxiety; The insights Dr. Conte’s Yield Theory can impart to the current crisis. Click HERE for part 2.

Tips on Dealing With COVID-19 Mental Stress, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with internationally-recognized mental health specialist Dr. Christian Conte. Click HERE for part 1.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 1
May 5, 2020
Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine, discusses the plausibility of intravenous vitamin C for COVID-19; What were the encouraging results of IV C trials for severe respiratory illness? How does vitamin C work to counter the virus? Why some of the research may have short-changed patients with inadequate amounts of vitamin C; What are some of the obstacles to vitamin C studies? Why have vitamin C “drips” become so expensive? How does COVID-19 create a call-to-action for metabolic fitness? Dr. Drisko discusses her new textbook, "Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices." Click HERE for part 2.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine. Click HERE for part 1.