Expert Interview

Toxicity & Pollution, Part 2
April 30, 2019
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Health Expert and Master Educator, Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN about how the fight for the health of our planet relates to our inner health. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Combating Dietary Misinformation, Part 1
April 25, 2019
Tom Naughton is an “edu-tainer,” committed to combating dietary misinformation in his books and films. After the recent success of his book and film “Fat Head,” he has written a sequel, "Fat Head Kids: Stuff About Diet and Health I Wish I Knew When I Was Your Age." What has prompted the current epidemic of obesity and diabetes in our kids and adolescents? How to impart a message of healthy eating without stigmatizing overweight kids? Tom shares his personal background of fighting overweight, and how he ultimately conquered it; Who’s at fault, misguided “experts,” or gluttonous consumers? What’s wrong with government policies that influence food choices? Is more legislation the answer? Are programs like “Let’s Move” missing the point? What’s Tom’s quibble with Morgan Spurlock’s “Supersize Me?” What’s Tom’s vision for a healthier America? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Combating Dietary Misinformation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Tom Naughton, author of "Fat Head Kids: Stuff About Diet and Health I Wish I Knew When I Was Your Age." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Holistic Dermatology, Part 1
April 16, 2019
Dr. Alan Dattner, one of America’s foremost integrative dermatologists, is the author of "Radiant Skin From the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally." He answers questions about eczema, psoriasis, itchy or dry skin, and acne. Even challenging conditions like vitiligo, scleroderma, morphea and cutaneous lymphoma are amenable to natural approaches. Dr. Dattner discusses the role of essential fatty acids, vitamin D, topical herb formulations and zinc. He emphasizes diet modification and correction of leaky gut and dysbiosis. The Yeast Connection may be at the root of many skin problems. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Holistic Dermatology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Alan Dattner, one of America’s foremost integrative dermatologists and the author of "Radiant Skin From the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Sick Building Syndrome, Part 1
April 11, 2019
Alan Bell was a successful prosecuting attorney when he suddenly developed a mystery illness. After consulting numerous specialists, he finally met one who informed him that he had likely been poisoned. His medical odyssey is described in the new book "Poisoned." Bell ultimately discovered that he had developed Sick Building Syndrome after relocation to a new office. The only answer was a lonely sojourn in a chemical-free dwelling in the middle of the Arizona desert. How did Bell move toward recovery? How has his experience led to his environmental activism? Bell details the top ten chemicals to avoid; the 20 lifestyle tips that help prevent and reverse environmental illness. He estimates that millions of Americans, the vast majority unaware, are suffering the consequences of environmental toxicity. The chemical lobby opposes reform and American medicine silently colludes. What can be done to bring about change? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Sick Building Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Bell, author of "Poisoned: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Part 1
March 7, 2019
Is your house making you sick? Caroline Blazovsky is President and founder of My Healthy Home (www.healthyhomeexpert.com). She is a certified mold remediator (CMR), certified indoor environmentalist (CIE), and healthy home specialist (HHS). How does the presence of household mold undermine health? Why do its effects go beyond mere allergy? What new technologies are available to consumers to assess mold hazards? What about household chemicals, animal dander, dust and pesticide residues? How can vestiges of peanut protein in home air trigger health problems? What are some of the main problem areas within the home? What simple measures can homeowners undertake to safeguard against allergies and pollutants? Why is it a good idea to add an environmental assessment to an engineering report when buying a home? Why should doctors and patients consider environmental testing when probing the causes of challenging health problems? What health conditions call for consideration of environmental factors? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Caroline Blazovsky, President and founder of My Healthy Home. She is a certified mold remediator (CMR), certified indoor environmentalist (CIE), and healthy home specialist (HHS). Click HERE for part 1.

Debunking the Myths of CBD, Part 1
March 5, 2019
As of the 12/20/18 signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, the federal prohibition on hemp has been lifted, but some state restrictions still exist. Stuart Tomc, the VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences debunks the legal myths around CBD, and he has recommendations if you're trying hemp CBD for the first time; how do you find your CBD sweet spot? Stuart also discusses the positive review of CV Sciences by Consumer Reports, and how CV Sciences was named one of the first U.S Hemp Authority Certified Manufacturers. Click HERE for part 2.