Mental & Emotional Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 30, Part 2
June 1, 2015
Healthy diet more than doubles prostate cancer survival; 92 year old tackles marathon as oldest contestant ever; 104 year old attributes her longevity to three Dr. Peppers a day; melatonin eases operative anxiety. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Gut Microbes and the Brain, Part 1
April 28, 2015
Dr. David Perlmutter, America's foremost integrative neurologist, author of the best-seller "Grain Brain," joins us to discuss his new book "Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life." What's our new understanding of the relationship between the gut and the brain? What do experiments with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) suggest as a novel means of curing neurological disorders--from MS to autism to Alzheimers. Does "leaky gut syndrome" play a role in brain inflammation? Is a gluten-free, ultra low-carb diet the solution for everyone? Can probiotics and fermented foods enhance mood? What key supplements support brain and gut health? Click HERE for part 2.

Gut Microbes and the Brain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter about our new understanding of the relationship between the gut and the brain. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 2
April 13, 2015
Commonly-used anti-depressant Zoloft increases atherosclerosis in primate studies by SIX-fold! Herbal supplement Rhodiola scores comparably to Zoloft against major depression with fewer side effects; Heart risk calculator overestimates need for statins by 78%; New study finds statins boost diabetes risk in men by 43%; New-think on eggs: not only do they NOT boost cardio risk, they reduce chances of diabetes by a third! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Hypnosis as a tool for overcoming bad habits, Part 1
April 9, 2015
Improving sleep, reducing anxiety, eating healthier, exercising, stopping smoking and more. Certified Master Hypnotist and nutritionist Jeffrey Rose weighs in with his tailored approach for accessing the subconscious with positive suggestions and affirmations. He argues that media and advertising actually invoke established principles of hypnosis to sell us drugs, unhealthy foods and alcohol. We need to reverse that programming to achieve wellness and personal freedom. He’s also an advocate for Start School Later, a program that seeks to modify school start times to better match kids’ circadian rhythms and allow adequate sleep time. Click HERE for part 2.

Hypnosis as a tool for overcoming bad habits, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Certified Master Hypnotist and nutritionist Jeffrey Rose. Click HERE for part 1.

A Potpourri of Health Stories, Part 1
April 7, 2015
Red meat is not the enemy; a recent study is misappropriated by vegetarians to demonstrate that protein causes cancer and leads to death. Is EVERYTHING we eat associated with cancer?? Do calcium supplements lead to coronary calcium accumulation? What’s more important for busting belly fat—exercise intensity or duration? Is a little alcohol every day really beneficial? Coffee consumption and heart disease. Nuts are even better than we thought for our hearts. Zinc for depression. Click HERE for part 2.

A Potpourri of Health Stories, Part 2

Red meat is not the enemy, a recent study is misappropriated by vegetarians to demonstrate that protein causes cancer and leads to death. Is EVERYTHING we eat associated with cancer?? Do calcium supplements lead to coronary calcium accumulation? What’s more important for busting belly fat—exercise intensity or duration? Is a little alcohol every day really beneficial? Coffee consumption and heart disease. Nuts are even better than we thought for our hearts. Zinc for depression. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 13, Part 1
December 15, 2014
Is milk really a "natural"? New studies find women milk drinkers double their risk of dying; The hazard lurking in those "healthy" green smoothies; Chocolate helps the heart and brain, but which brands deliver the highest levels of beneficial flavanols, and which are free of heavy metals? The laughing gas cure for depression; Cut salt to banish headaches; BPA from canned foods may prompt rapid rises in blood pressure. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 4, 2014
How long should I remain on my anti-anxiety supplements? How to treat kidney stones? Does Rhodiola work like an MAO inhibitor? Click HERE for part 2.