Expert Interview

How to Prepare for Flu Season, Part 1
October 9, 2018
Flu season is upon us. Last year, flu hospitalizations were the highest they’ve ever been; 106 out of every 100,000 people were hospitalized for the flu in the 2017-18 season, with people over age 64 accounting for 58% of those hospitalizations. Dr. James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N., nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and founder of Metabolic Enterprises, Inc., offers specific strategies for helping all of us boost our immune health and navigate this year’s VERY TOUGH cold & flu season. Click HERE for part 2.

How to Prepare for Flu Season, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Your Nutritional Guide to a Healthy Lymphatic System, Part 1
October 5, 2018
Dr. Emily Iker, Director of the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica, is co-author of the "Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide." What is lymphedema and what causes it? How prevalent is it? How is lipedema different? Why do these conditions primarily affect women? What is the lymphatic system and what causes it to malfunction? How does Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) with skin care, compression, lymphatic drainage, and exercise address the symptoms of lymphedema and lipedema? Why is it that Dr. Iker and her colleagues state emphatically that they “view nutrition as an essential part of the treatment for lymphedema and lipedema?" Why are certain harmful fats problematic for sufferers? What fats are OK? How central is a low-sodium diet? What role for avoidance of "pro-inflammatory foods?" Why do some patients benefit from dairy and sugar elimination? What supplements does Dr. Iker recommend for her patients? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Your Nutritional Guide to a Healthy Lymphatic System, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Emily Iker, Director of the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica, and co-author of the "Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 1
September 13, 2018
Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery, Drugs, or Radiation, a film by Peter Starr, himself a 12-year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. In his film, 56 doctors share the truth about natural healing and prostate cancer to help avoid impotence, incontinence, and most importantly, return of the cancer. What are the pitfalls of PSA screening and biopsies? What part does detoxification play in optimizing recovery? What diet works best for prostate cancer? Is exercise important? What about the role of stress? Can men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer safely take testosterone? What are the downsides of hormonal treatment with Casodex and Lupron? By what means can men using natural approaches be monitored for signs of recurrence? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Peter Starr, a 12 year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Indoor Health: Mold Toxicity, Part 1
September 11, 2018
Steve Levy is founder and president of Certified Mold Inspection, Inc., www.findingthemold.com, a company dedicated to the detection and prevention of microbial contaminants in your indoor environment. What are the main health consequences of mold exposure? When should you suspect that your symptoms are related to mold? What are some common sources of mold exposure in the home? Does the absence of a moldy smell rule out environmental mold contamination? What are mycotoxins? How do they undermine health? What are the best approaches to cleaning mold? When is it necessary to undertake more radical approaches, like removal of sheetrock and building materials? Should a mold inspection by a certified expert be a routine prelude to buying a home? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Indoor Health: Mold Toxicity, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steve Levy, founder and president of Certified Mold Inspection, Inc. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Is fish oil the remedy for traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Part 1
September 6, 2018
Dr. Michael Lewis, Retired U.S. Army Colonel, West Point Graduate, and former military physician, is the founder of the Brain Health Education Research Institute. He says that hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer head injuries annually. Some suffer long-term consequences: dizziness, disorientation, headaches, loss of concentration and memory, mood changes, insomnia and fatigue. Even hormones can be thrown out of whack. The medical profession has little to offer these patients. How do you know whether you’ve suffered a concussion? How does high-dose fish oil quell inflammation? What’s the specific protocol for head injuries? Is there any danger of brain hemorrhage with such high doses? Can Dr. Lewis' Omega 3 head injury protocol be employed for patients in deep comas? Should athletes and military personnel at risk for head injuries take fish oil preventively? What’s been the response of the VA Hospital system to Dr. Lewis’ potentially cost-saving proposals? What other supplements might play a role in combatting the effects of TBI? (Listeners can request a free sample of Nordic Naturals Fish Oil which meets Dr. Lewis’ exacting specifications, by visiting Nordic Naturals' web site and clicking on the free sample box in the lower right corner.) Click HERE for part 2.