Genetics

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 19, 2017
I have Bell's Palsy and am recovering from a broken shoulder, is there anything I can do for it and will it recur? What are your thoughts on genetic testing, is it useful for monitoring health or just an imprecise fad? I have mild osteoporosis and take Ostera, would I also benefit from adding Ostinol to my regimen? Is there any benefit to taking collagen as a weight loss supplement? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 1, 2017
Methylation and lifestyle. I don’t want to take Humira, what can I take for arthritis in my knees and hips? What are some natural ways to combat erectile dysfunction? I have Meralgia Paraesthetica, how can I treat it? Click HERE for part 2.

Precision Lifestyle Medicine, Part 1
January 10, 2017
A deep-dive on genetic testing: "Unzip Your Genes" is a new book by biochemist-turned-naturopath Dr. Jennifer Stagg. She maintains that genes are not your destiny, and that awareness of your genetic makeup can empower you toward personal health optimization—Precision Lifestyle Medicine. What is genomic testing? What questions can it answer? What is a SNP? What’s the importance of the MTHFR genes? How do SNPs affect food behaviors? How can knowledge of appetite and metabolic SNPs aid us in formulating diets and overcoming obstacles to weight loss? Is there an obesity gene? How can genes help us understand why some people have a paradoxical reaction to exercise—even gaining weight? Can SNPs predict sports aptitude? Can genomic profiles foretell which diet is most suitable for an individual? Is the science of “nutrigenomics” ready for primetime? Can SNPs tell us which supplements are appropriate for us? How best to obtain meaningful genetic analysis? Click HERE for part 2.

Precision Lifestyle Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stagg, author of "Unzip Your Genes," who says that genes are not your destiny and that awareness of your genetic makeup can empower you toward personal health optimization. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 17, Part 2
December 19, 2016
When it comes to heart disease, does your DNA seal your fate? Or can healthy lifestyle overcome genetic predisposition? Can exercise alter the expression of fat genes? What to do for SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)? When doctors disagree about a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease; Runners' brains may be more connected; Leucine supplementation helps prevent muscle wasting in the elderly; Inadequate fluid intake is common among obese. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Genetic Testing
July 15, 2016
Acrylamide in our foods and how to reduce our exposure to this probable human carcinogen; Genetic testing is a great tool personalized nutrition--but here's where they fall short and why I don't use it yet.

Genetic Profiling, Part 1
January 29, 2015
Genetic profiling—is it the future of medicine? Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Science Officer for Pathway Genomics, shares his latest findings: Does genetic profiling provide the key to understanding our biochemical individuality? Is there an “obesity gene” that dooms certain people to fatness? Is DNA destiny? How does epigenetics shape the expression of our genes? Can we overcome our genetic programming through nutrition, exercise, and targeted supplementation? How far along are we in understanding the role genes play in predicting our health? What is the Pathway Genomics test? Does it reveal MTHFR variations that require people to take more methylfolate, B12 and B6? How does it inform our choices about diet, exercise, and nutraceuticals? Are there concerns about confidentiality in divulging genetic findings to employers, insurance companies, and government databases? Why are Pathway Genomics genetic profiles only available via health providers and not direct-to-consumers? Click HERE for part 2.

Genetic Profiling, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Science Officer for Pathway Genomics. Click HERE for part 1.