Expert Interview

ENCORE: The Effects of Altered States of Consciousness, Part 2
June 28, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Norman Rosenthal, a clinical psychologist who has studied the effects of altered states of consciousness achieved by TM (Transcendental Meditation). Click HERE for part 1.

Is Coffee a Superfood? Part 1
June 26, 2018
Dr. Steven Helschien does a deep-dive on the benefits of coffee. Once reviled as bad for the heart, new research is vindicating coffee, and even showing that caffeine delivers cardiac benefits without increasing the risk of hypertension or cardiac arrhythmias. How many servings are optimal? What other substances in coffee are beneficial? What about claims that the acrylamides in coffee can cause cancer? Is it important for coffee to be organic? Coffee also appears to counteract depression and protect the brain from neurodegenerative diseases. It’s also helpful for the liver, combatting fatty liver, gallstones, and liver cancer. There are additional protective effects vs. metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Caffeine is also a proven ergogenic agent for sport, and may facilitate weight loss. Dr. Helschien describes how his quest for the perfect functional food led to the development of antioxidant-rich Purity Coffee. Click HERE for part 2.

Is Coffee a Superfood? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Steven Helschien about the protective effects of coffee. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: A Promising Cognitive-Enhancing Nutraceutical, Part 1
June 21, 2018
Bacopa is a promising cognitive-enhancing nutraceutical. Harvard-trained Dr. Stephen Olmstead, Chief Science Officer for Prothera, a maker of supplements dispensed by health professionals, joins us to discuss the evidence supporting Bacopa’s brain effects. Bacopa has been used traditionally for centuries by Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory and performance. Modern studies show it works on a variety of levels to support mental function: neuroprotective; antioxidant; enhancer of synaptic plasticity; and anti-anxiety. It is suitable for children suffering from ADD/ADHD, young students desirous of better grades or test scores, middle-aged individuals who are concerned with job performance and juggling the complexities of life, as well as the aged suffering from memory loss. Dr. Olmstead discusses the importance of standardization, which ensures that the active components of Bacopa, bacosides A & B, are there in therapeutic amounts. The product “Keen Mind” by Prothera is uniquely standardized to match clinical data supporting Bacopa for cognitive enhancement. How much to take? Are there side effects or cautions? Dr. Olmstead, an expert on chelation therapy, comments on the success of the recent TACT trial; he also describes his work on nutraceutical products to combat biofilms. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Promising Cognitive-Enhancing Nutraceutical, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Olmstead, Chief Science Officer for Prothera, about Bacopa, a promising cognitive-enhancing nutraceutical. Click HERE for part 1.

Reducing Your Risk for High Blood Pressure, Part 1
June 14, 2018
Jim LaValle, nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and author of "Your Blood Never Lies," does a deep-dive on high blood pressure and how to be proactive to reduce your risks. Why is high blood pressure, or hypertension, known as the “silent killer”? What are the “Key Risk Factors” for high blood pressure; how do you know if you're at risk? What are some of the steps we can take to reduce our risk of high blood pressure? What role can Kyolic’s Blood Pressure Health Formula 109 play? Click HERE for part 2.

Reducing Your Risk for High Blood Pressure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Fibro-Fix, Part 1
June 7, 2018
The Fibro-Fix: Dr. David Brady previews his upcoming summit and book, "The Fibro Fix: Get to the Root of Your Fibromyalgia and Start Reversing Your Chronic Pain and Fatigue in 21 Days." Why is fibromyalgia often misdiagnosed? What other conditions can mask as fibromyalgia? What are some of the ways sufferers can “end-run” fibromyalgia? What role do hormones play? What supplements may help? Is there a stress connection? How can the gut influence the brain in fibromyalgia? How can fibromyalgia sufferers address their sleep troubles naturally? Can diet make a difference? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Fibro-Fix, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Brady, author of "The Fibro Fix: Get to the Root of Your Fibromyalgia and Start Reversing Your Chronic Pain and Fatigue in 21 Days." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Innovative Protocols for Cancer, Part 1
May 31, 2018
Long-time colleague of the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, Linda Isaacs MD, describes their innovative protocols for cancer and other challenging medical conditions. Their approach derives from the pioneering work Dr. William Kelly: Metabolic typing, use of pancreatic enzymes, and detoxification via procedures like the coffee enema. It’s radically different from most “standard” alternative cancer paradigms. Different diets—ranging from vegetarian to high-animal fat—are prescribed according to a patient’s constitution and physiological imbalances. What types of patients are suitable for the Gonzalez/isaacs approach? Why is a one-size-fits-all diet approach inappropriate for treating all cancers? Why are supplements highly-individualized for different patients? What’s the rationale behind coffee enemas? What research supports the effectiveness of these methods? What advice does Dr. Isaacs offer to patients confronted with the dilemma of choosing whether to undertake conventional cancer care, or seek alternatives? Does the protocol help resolve other complex medical problems? Click HERE for part 2.