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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 18, 2016
Lowering sodium may increase inflammation. Why is it always the thin man that wins the hot dog eating contest? Do you think pulse-dosing of phytonutrients is better than continuous dosing? Could my idiopathic polyneuropathy have been caused by taking Lipitor? Can chelation therapy of heavy metals cause them to redeposit in the brain? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 10, 2016
Shame on Consumer Reports for supplement bashing! Will a genetic test tell me definitively if milk/dairy is a problem for me? What do you think of "Chanca Piedra" for treating kidney stones? Is there such a thing as overdoing it with anti-inflammatory supplements...we do need some inflammation, right? Click HERE for part 2.
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More Intelligent Medicine News, Part 1
August 2, 2016
There were so many important Intelligent Medicine stories this week, Dr. Hoffman didn't have time to get to them all on this week's radio show. A home test for Alzheimer’s Disease: Does it pass the smell test? Is a new brain game the breakthrough we’re looking for in dementia prevention? Can green tea improve the intellectual performance of individuals with Down’s Syndrome? Could Viagra be used to treat sciatica? A common food additive—often not disclosed on food labels—could be responsible for our burgeoning epidemic of food allergies. EPA vs. DHA: Which is better for combatting inflammation? Click HERE for part 2.
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More Intelligent Medicine News, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues with the news he didn't get time for on the weekend show. Click HERE for part 1.
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Encore: Combating Inflammation, Part 1
July 19, 2016
Naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney sheds light on inflammation: Why it’s the common pathway for the majority of diseases that affect us, how to measure it, and what to do about it. She outlines a 5-part program for combating inflammation. Of key importance is diet: What makes the Western Diet pro-inflammatory? What are the top anti-inflammatory foods? Why most people need supplements to prevent or reverse inflammation. Fish oil plays a lead role in an anti-inflammatory regimen, as do curcumin, boswellin, garlic and bioflavonoids. What are the qualities of a good fish oil product? How much should you take? How do you assess the potency of fish oil? Are Omega 3s from fish free of toxins and heavy metals? What if you’re a vegan or don’t want to take products derived from fish? Click HERE for part 2.
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Encore: Combating Inflammation, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney on her five-part program for combating inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.
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Clinical Focus: Sulforaphane, A Shield Against Many Cancers, Part 1
July 6, 2016
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrated medicine repertoire. It is chemo-preventive—it provides a shield against many cancers. It also may be neuro-protective, counteracting stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. It has the advantage, unlike other known anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals, to readily cross the blood-brain barrier. In a recent study, it was found to enhance behavioral and verbal performance in autistic subjects. Why is it a bad idea to overcook broccoli and other cabbage family vegetables? What if you suffer gas and bloating or can’t stand the bitter taste of raw cruciferous vegetables? What does the research say about the bio-availability of sulforaphane supplements? Can sulforaphane supplements or cruciferous vegetables damage the thyroid? Click HERE for part 2.
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Clinical Focus: Sulforaphane, A Shield Against Many Cancers, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on sulforaphane, one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrated medicine repertoire. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 28, 2016
The benefits of dark chocolate for athletes. Which vegetables should be cooked vs. eaten raw? Is slow cooking superior to other methods in terms of safety and nutrient retention? What do you think of proponents of the raw foods movement that claim cooked food increases inflammation? Click HERE for Part 2.
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Hemp Based Nutritional Extracts, Part 1
March 30, 2016
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that is showing a wide array of health benefits. Since it’s a constituent of marijuana, it’s been stigmatized as an illicit recreational drug. But highly purified, standardized CBD is non-hallucinogenic, absent the THC component that gives marijuana its “high.” Dr. Daniel Kiddy, CBD researcher, and Todd Davis, CEO of Endexx (CBDUnlimited.com) joins Dr. Hoffman for a discussion of the medical applications, politics, and legality of CBD. It harnesses the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to deliver anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune-regulatory and analgesic benefits. Thus its applications to a wide variety of conditions: joint pain, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease, neuropathic pain, headache and migraine, nausea, neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and even cancer. Is CBD legal? Can you get it without a prescription? Will it eventually find its way into health food stores like other herbal extracts? How can you be assured of quality? Will FDA and BigPharma succeed in turning it into a lucrative prescription drug, limiting consumer access and hiking prices? What’s forthcoming on the CBD research front? Click HERE for part 2.
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