Expert Interview

Science-Based Strategies to Boost Memory and Focus, Part 1
December 24, 2019
Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his new book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades." It offers science-based strategies to boost memory, strengthen focus and enable faster study. Dr. Amen draws on decades of experience with neuroimaging, utilizing the SPECT scan, which reveals metabolic activity within key brain regions. It turns out that underlying health conditions, tobacco, marijuana and alcohol, prior head injuries, diet, sleep status, exercise, nutritional supplements, and even hydration have profound effects on brain balance. Dr. Amen argues that brain scans offer a useful “report card” on brain function that can lead to individualized remediation. In as little as a few days, subsequent scans can reveal improvements in brain regions associated with performance and cognition. Dr. Amen believes in minimizing use of psychiatric meds while deploying a personalized arsenal of targeted supplements and lifestyle interventions. Click HERE for part 2.

Science-Based Strategies to Boost Memory and Focus, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen, author of "Change Your Brain Change Your Grades". Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: What’s Making Our Children Sick? Part 1
December 19, 2019
There’s an epidemic of chronic childhood diseases, ranging from asthma and allergies, obesity and diabetes, pediatric cancers, GI conditions, autoimmunity, and ADHD, autism, depression and bipolar disorder. Why the sudden uptick? Veteran integrative pediatrician Dr. Michelle Perro, co-author of "What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It," says it’s largely due to industrialized food, which is highly refined, bereft of nutrients, chemicalized, and genetically modified. She explains how GMO foods undermine kids’ health. Many problems can be traced to alterations of the microbiome and leaky gut syndrome. She argues for “food-focused medicine.” Dr. Perro cites examples of how diet change can reverse devastating illnesses. She outlines which supplements she prefers for kids. Prevention starts with pre-natal nutrition and detoxification. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: What’s Making Our Children Sick? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with veteran integrative pediatrician Dr. Michelle Perro. Click HERE for part 1.

A Natural Alternative to Over-The-Counter Nasal Sprays, Part 1
December 17, 2019
It’s already December, which means lots of runny noses, stuffy sinuses, miserable aches & pains from the flu and other upper respiratory conditions. Nathan Jones, CEO & Founder of Xlear, Inc., details the benefits of Xlear Nasal Spray with xylitol. It's a natural solution and alternative to the over-the-counter medicated nasal sprays that you find in stores today. It is the preferred course of action for most physicians and their patients looking to alleviate congestion from colds, flu, allergies, and sinus problems. Click HERE for part 2.

A Natural Alternative to Over-The-Counter Nasal Sprays, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nathan Jones, CEO & Founder of Xlear, Inc., makers of Xlear nasal products and Spry dental products. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, Part 1
December 12, 2019
Nasha Winters, author of "The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies," was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer and given two months to live in 1991 as a 19- year-old pre-med student. Instead, she embarked on an intensive study of the factors that promote cancer, and ways to alleviate them. Now, after consulting with thousands of cancer patients as a naturopathic physician board certified in oncology, she has developed an understanding of “The Terrain 10”, the decisive cancer influences. Why is the ketogenic diet beneficial? Is it for everybody? But doesn’t all that animal protein and fat drive cancer proliferation, as vegetarians claim? What role for the microbiome? Is there a Type C cancer personality? What additional supplements are helpful? What about mistletoe therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nasha Winters, author of "The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies." Click HERE for part 1.

Concussions, Omega 3’s, and Hemp Derived CBD, Part 1
December 10, 2019
Dr. Michael Lewis is an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. He's the author of "When Brains Collide: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions and Head Injuries" and he's advisor for CV Sciences. What is a concussion and what causes it? Who is at a higher risk for concussions? How is the use of omega-3 essential fatty acids in fish oil effective in treating concussions and more serious brain injuries? Dr. Lewis also discusses hemp-derived CBD oil as an additional nutritional tool to help alleviate the anxiety experienced by brain trauma victims. Click HERE for part 2.

Concussions, Omega 3’s, and Hemp Derived CBD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with CV Sciences Advisor Michael D. Lewis, MD, an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. Click HERE for part 1.