Expert Interview

ENCORE: Let Them Eat Dirt, Part 1
September 19, 2019
"Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child From an Oversanitized World" is an essential guide for parents and grandparents. Co-author Marie-Claire Arrieta Ph.D. shares the latest research on the impact of the microbiome on children's immune systems and metabolism. What is the "Hygiene Hypothesis"? Can too many antibiotics render your child more prone to obesity? Do C-sections have a lasting impact on development? Why sugary beverages and refined foods set the stage for trouble; Are artificial sweeteners any better? The importance of breastfeeding; Why farm kids are less allergy-prone than city-dwellers; Do antiseptic soaps and sanitizers undermine immunity? What role for fecal transfer in autism? Probiotics as drugs? Should we all be testing our microbiomes? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Let Them Eat Dirt, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Marie-Claire Arrieta Ph.D. who shares the latest research on the impact of the microbiome on children's immune systems and metabolism. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Link Between Diet and Inflammation, Part 1
September 12, 2019
Dr. David Seaman, author of "The DeFlame Diet," was the first to identify the link between diet and inflammation in a landmark 2002 journal article entitled: "The diet-induced pro-inflammatory state." What medical disorders are caused by inflammation? What is "inflamm-aging"? How do foods drive inflammation in the body? Dr. Seaman highlights sugars, flour products, and vegetable oils as the main culprits. Contrary to popular belief, he contends, meats are not generally pro-inflammatory. What foods constitute "dietary crack"? Can certain foods like gluten and dairy stoke inflammation in susceptible individuals? What foods are anti-inflammatory? How do sleep, exercise, and stress affect our inflammation levels? Why does excess body fat perpetuate inflammation? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Link Between Diet and Inflammation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Seaman, author of "The DeFlame Diet." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Part 1
September 5, 2019
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) may be the overlooked missing link to many maladies including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, obesity, anxiety, depression, TMJ, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's. In children and adolescents, it may cause Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Michael Gelb, co-author of "Gasp," describes the range of symptoms airway disorders can provoke. Why are they so prevalent? Is it something about our modern lifestyles? Is SDB the same as sleep apnea? How is it diagnosed? Even if you don't snore, could you have airway problems? Who should suspect they might have SDB? Why do airway problems damage the heart and brain? How do they rev up pain pathways? What's their relationship to weight gain? What treatment options exist for patients with SDB? How are their lives transformed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Gelb, co-author of "Gasp," describing the range of symptoms airway disorders can provoke. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 31, Part 1
September 2, 2019
DUH story of the decade: “Processed Foods Might Make You Fat”—REALLY?!; Caller complains: “My doctor told me my blood sugar was too low on my keto diet.” Study of studies shows authors “spin” results to exaggerate benefits of cardiovascular drugs; Air pollution harms not just the respiratory tract, but “may be damaging every organ in the body.” An interview with Dr. Matthew Roberts, Chief Scientific Officer of Chromadex, makers of TRU NIAGEN on the benefits of nicotinamide riboside. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Green Power, Part 1
August 13, 2019
Dr. Jim LaValle, Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, has a deep-dive into the super-concentrated power that green food provides your body. From the veggies that grace your dinner plate to nutrient-dense algae and grasses, greens are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients that scavenge free radicals, help detoxify the body, build blood, and enhance energy. One of the most important ways these green foods foster good health is by balancing the body’s pH. Click HERE for part 2.

Green Power, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jim LaValle, Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, about the importance of the alkaline/acid balance that greens provide. Click HERE for part 1.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 1
August 6, 2019
It’s summer again – backyard barbeques, picnics and swimming at the lake, and travel – across the state, on a cruise, or sometimes around the globe! But a digestive problem can ruin a well–planned vacation or family get-together. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, details some of the problems travelers face and what to do about them. The risk of catching something on an airplane, the risks when we eat food while at local backyard barbeques and picnics, what to do if you feel that you might be coming down with a food-borne ailment or if you're suffering constipation when on vacation. Martie has practical advice for common digestive problems. Click HERE for part 2.