Inflammation

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intermittent Leg Pains
July 1, 2020
--My wife has been sick with intermittent bronchitis and pneumonia since last year and it is only intensifying - help! --My husband suffered a stroke last year and has some residual symptoms. Where can I take him for treatment in the Naples, Florida area? --I'm 83 with well-controlled diabetes and kidney disease. Can I take metformin and/or L-glutamine? --My five-year-old granddaughter has intermittent leg pains. Any recommendations? --My recent blood tests reveal high B12 and folate levels? Should I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

The Relationship Between Inflammation and ALL Chronic Disease from Back Pain to Cancer to COVID-19, Part 1
June 30, 2020
Dr. David Hanscom is an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who, after quitting his practice, is on a mission: re-introducing true healing into medicine. He believes that doctors should spend quality time with their patients so they can listen and understand their complete situation. Most recently, since the COVID-19 outbreak - which he tested positive and experienced, Dr. Hanscom has been working with a team of other medical doctors and researchers, exploring the relationship between inflammation and ALL Chronic disease from back pain to cancer to COVID-19. As an Orthopedic surgeon, he's helped countless people go pain-free without surgery. Even people who were told by several different surgeons that they needed surgery. He provides a method - those who do it - go Pain-Free. All this to say that whether it’s back pain or COVID 19 (not to mention other chronic diseases) - the nervous system plays A SIGNIFICANT ROLE on the road to recovery. Click HERE for part 2.

The Relationship Between Inflammation and ALL Chronic Disease from Back Pain to Cancer to COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Hanscom, an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who has quit his practice and is on a mission: re-introducing true healing into medicine. Click HERE for part 1.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 1
June 18, 2020
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, www.healthydirections.com, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist, weighs in on the lessons of COVID-19. It’s a call-to-action to optimize our health. While no supplements have yet been conclusively demonstrated to prevent or treat the coronavirus, there are plausible nutrients that can support immunity and reduce inflammation. Particularly concerning are reports that COVID-19 can affect the heart; there are disturbing accounts of strokes in relatively young individuals not considered in high-risk categories. Dr. Sinatra weighs in on the hydroxychloroquine controversy. He shares the results of studies he’s undertaken on the practice of “earthing” and on the effects of emotional release techniques. We reflect on the mental health consequences of prolonged lockdown. Click HERE for part 2.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 13, Part 1
June 15, 2020
As the lockdown ends, the big question is “Will there be a second wave?” Two hairstylists who had coronavirus saw 140 clients—what happened next is shocking; Could immune-boosting supplements aggravate an autoimmune condition? Study of “anti-inflammatory diet” for rheumatoid arthritis shows scant benefits—but was the diet right? Does cooking, freezing, or drying food rob it of its healthful enzymes? Will trap-shooting exacerbate a rotator cuff injury? Repetitive negative thinking may hasten dementia onset. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Do we need milk?
March 18, 2020
Do we need milk?; How long after taking SPMs will it take to see hs-CRP and other inflammatory markers improve?; What are your thoughts about migraine medicines, side effects and their potential to help? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Effects of Diet on Lifespan, Part 1
February 27, 2020
"The Longevity Diet," by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at USC. The focus of his lifetime research has been to examine the effects of diet on lifespan. Drawing from molecular biology, the study of centenarians worldwide, and experimental research on animals and humans, he concludes that our modern diet and constant consumption have thwarted the body’s innate ability to regenerate itself at the cellular and organ levels. Caloric deprivation is part of our evolutionary heritage; our bodies are programmed to “reboot” in response to periods of nutritional insufficiency. But long-term caloric restriction (CR) has proven a mixed bag; it leaves some individuals frail and immuno-suppressed. As a healthier, more practical and more palatable alternative, he proposes a fasting mimicking diet (FMD), which restricts nutrient intake just enough for short intervals to switch on the body’s repair and rejuvenation capabilities. The FMD has demonstrated efficacy for weight loss, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, MS and Alzheimer’s; it may have broader applications to inflammatory and auto-immune disorders that are associated with aging. How often should the FMD be implemented? How does the Prolon program of FMD foods harness the benefits of periodic fasting without the risks associated with traditional fasts? What’s the ideal anti-aging diet for otherwise healthy adults? How can the FMD complement the benefits of standard cancer treatments? Why should protein-restriction be less rigorously applied to older individuals? Can time-restricted feeding (TRF) capture some of the benefits of fasting? Can TRF be taken too far? Click HERE for part 2.

Why Turmeric is a Smart Alternative to Over the Counter Drugs, Part 1
February 18, 2020
Gina Hayne, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals, does a deep-dive on the numerous benefits of turmeric. Turmeric is a natural alternative to over the counter drugs including NSAIDs. Curcumin, the main ingredient in turmeric, is a proven and powerful anti-inflammatory. Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for nearly 4,500 years. Including reducing inflammation, it's numerous benefits include increased antioxidants, improved brain function, lowering risk of heart disease, reducing arthritis, and aiding in fighting depression. And turmeric has anti-aging properties. Gina also touches on other nutraceuticals in Future Pharm's product line including Wild Oil of Oregano and Liquid Black 4 Health Liposome Complex. Liposomes and nanotechnology deliver maximum absorption and set Future Pharm's botanicals apart. Click HERE for part 2.

Why Turmeric is a Smart Alternative to Over the Counter Drugs, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals. Click HERE for part 1.