Expert Interview

ENCORE: Food Fight, Part 2
October 10, 2019
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nina Teicholz, author of “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet.” Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Managing Your Memory, Part 1
October 8, 2019
"Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It." "Why did I walk into this room?” “Where did I put my car keys?” “What’s my ATM password?” Memory problems are among the most common complaints seen in primary care. Harvard neurologist Dr. Andrew Budson is co-author of this practical guide to memory problems: Are we really experiencing an epidemic of dementia or are people just living longer? Do we have unrealistic expectations of our aging brains? When is memory loss normal and when is it a harbinger of dementia? Is Alzheimer’s the only type of memory loss? Can certain drugs produce memory loss? Are concerns over statin use warranted? Can proper diet defend against memory loss? What about exercise? Does research support the efficacy of “brain games”? What role for sleep optimization? Why is it so hard to come up with medicines for memory that have more than just slight, temporary benefits? When is it dementia and when is it depression? Should we all get tested for ApoE4, the “Alzheimer’s gene”? Why research shows that pulling an “all-nighter” is not the best way to study for a test; Simple habits that support memory. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Managing Your Memory, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Harvard neurologist Dr. Andrew Budson, co-author of "Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Toxic Mold Exposure, Part 1
October 3, 2019
Toxic mold exposure in the wake of the recent hurricanes: Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, author of "Surviving Mold," is an expert on illnesses acquired after exposure to the interiors of water-damaged buildings. He details how mold and bacteria can create a witches' brew of systemic medical problems distinct from their ability to trigger allergies. Chief among them is inflammation which leave sufferers with memory deficits, depression, muscular weakness and bodily aches and pains. These symptoms can easily be misdiagnosed as depression or PTSD in the wake of the loss and displacement that hurricane victims experience. Biotoxicity from mold and bacterial agents causes real, but poorly understood, physical changes. When combined with exposure to chemicals released in the environment, this can result in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Why are some more prone to biotoxicity than others? What should be done to remediate the problem in the immediate aftermath of flooding? How do you test for biotoxicity? Why are anti-fungal medications not the answer? What long-term therapies offer relief to sufferers? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Toxic Mold Exposure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, author of "Surviving Mold," an expert on illnesses acquired after exposure to the interiors of water-damaged buildings. Click HERE for part 1.

CBD and PTSD, Part 1
October 1, 2019
Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences, has an update on the latest hemp extract research. He brings very encouraging findings in the areas of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep. Click HERE for part 2.

CBD and PTSD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 1
September 30, 2019
Study claims the partisan political divide is taking its toll on the physical and mental well-being of Americans; Is NFL quarterback Cam Newton’s vegan diet impairing his performance and hampering his injury recovery? Vaping woes afflict hundreds—CDC suspects illicit prefilled THC cartridges, but Juul halts national ad campaign as local authorities rush to enact bans; Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, dishes on nitric oxide and its circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

How Modern Culture Rewires our Brains and Damages our Health, Part 1
September 26, 2019
Dr. David Perlmutter, “The Empowering Neurologist,” rolls out some new projects: "Alzheimer’s—the Science of Prevention," a webinar due out October ‘19; "The Microbiome and the Brain" in December; and the new book "Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness," available in January 2020 - preorder now. Is Dr. Perlmutter still persuaded about the perils of gluten, as previously outlined in "Grain Brain?" What’s more harmful to the brain—excess carbs or saturated fat and cholesterol? Can the ApoE4 gene be overcome with diet and lifestyle measures? What supplements does Dr. Perlmutter recommend for neuroprotection? What about CBD? Why does he claim we are literally and figuratively being “brainwashed”? What roles for exercise, sleep, exposure to nature, fasting, Keto diet, caloric restriction, metformin? Click HERE for part 2.

How Modern Culture Rewires our Brains and Damages our Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his enlightening conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter, “The Empowering Neurologist." Click HERE for part 1.