Expert Interview

ENCORE: Gastrointestinal Health, Part 1
November 29, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about gastrointestinal health with Thomas Guilliams, Ph.D. Why is the GI tract central to overall health? What role for hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes? With all the choices, how do you find the right enzyme supplement for you? What are the possible causes of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? Is it “all in your head?” What is SIBO? How can it best be treated? What role does the low FODMAP diet play in addressing GI complaints? What is “Leaky Gut Syndrome?” Is “Candida” for real? What diet and nutraceutical treatments help patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Gastrointestinal Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Thomas Guilliams, Ph.D. with everything you ever wanted to know about gastrointestinal health. Click HERE for part 1.

Low Carb Dieting, Part 1
November 27, 2018
Award-winning author and widely-recognized expert on leptin Kat James joins us to discuss low-carb dieting. This summer, a Lancet study purported to show that low-carb dieting was harmful, curtailing lifespan. Kat shares her reservations about the study—she claims, as do many nutrition experts, that it’s critically flawed. It relies on the faulty recall of thousands of individuals of the types of foods they were eating over two decades ago. What’s more, the Lancet study wasn’t really representative of a properly-formulated low-carb diet: subjects in the low-carb group were deriving 40% of their calories from carbs! And who knows what quality of animal protein they were eating. Kat maintains that, for a low-carb diet to be successful, it has to be lower in carbs, and derive adequate calories from healthy fats—without excess protein. The key to successful weight loss and freedom from cravings is leptin—a hormone that controls appetite and metabolism. Efforts to turn leptin into a blockbuster weight loss drug have failed because of a misunderstanding of how it works; it doesn’t need to be augmented, just tamed. Kat shares tips on how to maintain leptin balance which will harness the body’s natural fat-burning pathways. She recounts her own personal transformation via an understanding of the role foods play in the leptin response. Psychological well-being is an additional dividend of leptin optimization. We review the results of new studies that underscore the safety and effectiveness of low-carb diets and challenge claims that animal protein consumption is “unsustainable”. Click HERE for part 2.

Low Carb Dieting, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with award-winning author and widely-recognized expert on leptin, Kat James. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Anxiety and Depression, Part 1
November 22, 2018
Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. Peter Bongiorno, author of "Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program." What's the difference between fear and anxiety? What physiological reactions occur in the body when you're anxious? Is there a diet connection? What role does exercise play in ameliorating anxiety? Can acupuncture help mood? What key supplements combat anxiety? Are hormones involved? Is there ever a place for drug therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Anxiety and Depression, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Bongiorno, author of "Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program." Click HERE for part 1.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract for Hypertension & Heart Health, Part 1
November 14, 2018
Dr. James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N., a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist, details the health benefits of aged garlic extract for hypertension and heart health. What are the biggest issues that we face today with controlling heart disease? How big of a problem is HYPERTENSION and how do you know that you have a problem with your blood pressure? What are the most important factors that lead to having problems with your blood pressure? What are some of the best lifestyle and diet strategies to help with supporting blood pressure health? Everyone used to think that heart health was all about cholesterol levels but now we are finding that there is much more to this story than what we previously thought. What is the latest research pointing to? What natural products are the best at helping us to overcome some of the challenges related to cardiovascular health? How does Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract help maintain good heart health? What advantages does Kyolic (A.G.E) have over regular garlic - is it odorless? Click HERE for part 2.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract for Hypertension & Heart Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N. Jim is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

A Deep-Dive on Fish Oil, Part 1
November 13, 2018
“It’s time to rethink fish oil”—so say recent press articles that downplay the efficacy of Omega-3 supplements. Jolie Root, RN, Medical Educator for Carlson Laboratories, and host of the “Food for Thought” radio show, offers a balanced perspective on the findings of fish oil research—with over 35,000 publications as of 2018. What’s wrong with the recent “ASCEND” Study that erroneously purports to demonstrate that fish oil offers no benefit to diabetics? Is Krill oil a superior delivery system for Omega-3s? What about flax oil? What options are available for vegetarians? What benefits of fish oil for immunity? For prenatal nutrition? For neurodegenerative diseases? Is it true that fish oil must be avoided if you’re contemplating surgery or taking blood thinners? Click HERE for part 2.

A Deep-Dive on Fish Oil, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jolie Root, RN, Medical Educator for Carlson Laboratories, and host of the “Food for Thought” radio show, who offers a balanced perspective on the findings of fish oil research. Click HERE for part 1.