Microbiome

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health, Part 1
September 24, 2019
Beth Shirley, RPh CCN, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, details the numerous health benefits of nitric oxide supplementation. Blood pressure, cognitive health, neuropathy, female and male sexual health are all impacted by nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a vital signaling molecule for our cardiovascular health. It helps to reduce blood pressure and increase oxygen in the blood. It acts as a messenger molecule, telling blood vessels to widen or dilate, and contract or relax. With enough nitric oxide blood vessels can relax and widen allowing blood to flow from and to the heart. We all make nitric oxide in our bodies but, as we age, it starts to diminish. This causes blood vessels to become less elastic which can reduce the flow of oxygenated blood to vital organs. The good news is that this reduction in NO can be reversed through diet, lifestyle or supplementation. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Let Them Eat Dirt, Part 1
September 19, 2019
"Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child From an Oversanitized World" is an essential guide for parents and grandparents. Co-author Marie-Claire Arrieta Ph.D. shares the latest research on the impact of the microbiome on children's immune systems and metabolism. What is the "Hygiene Hypothesis"? Can too many antibiotics render your child more prone to obesity? Do C-sections have a lasting impact on development? Why sugary beverages and refined foods set the stage for trouble; Are artificial sweeteners any better? The importance of breastfeeding; Why farm kids are less allergy-prone than city-dwellers; Do antiseptic soaps and sanitizers undermine immunity? What role for fecal transfer in autism? Probiotics as drugs? Should we all be testing our microbiomes? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Let Them Eat Dirt, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Marie-Claire Arrieta Ph.D. who shares the latest research on the impact of the microbiome on children's immune systems and metabolism. Click HERE for part 1.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 1
August 6, 2019
It’s summer again – backyard barbeques, picnics and swimming at the lake, and travel – across the state, on a cruise, or sometimes around the globe! But a digestive problem can ruin a well–planned vacation or family get-together. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, details some of the problems travelers face and what to do about them. The risk of catching something on an airplane, the risks when we eat food while at local backyard barbeques and picnics, what to do if you feel that you might be coming down with a food-borne ailment or if you're suffering constipation when on vacation. Martie has practical advice for common digestive problems. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Detox
July 31, 2019
My trustworthy natural foods store recommended NAC for detox but the doctor says it's worthless. Who is right?; Which is better - 15 mg of boron or low dose testosterone injections?; Isn't 1700 mcg folate too high for a prenatal multivitamin?; Ever since I've developed gut issues I get bad headaches after one or two drinks. Any idea what could be causing this? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Why people don’t lose weight when they exercise; Is strontium helpful for hip arthritis? Overcoming fibromyalgia; Pesticides and gut bacteria linked to depression; Adding UV light to henhouses boosts vitamin D in eggs; Eat nuts—get sexier? Austria becomes first nation to ban Round-Up over cancer risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 2

Antibiotics render people more vulnerable to flu virus, increase cardiovascular risk in older women; China controls 80% of world’s drug supply; Scientific evidence that clutter causes anxiety; Good bacteria suppress food allergies; The blood test you’ve never heard of that can predict whether you can forego statins; Coronary calcium score bests cholesterol measurement for heart risk assessment; Fast-tracking approval of pricey new drugs that don’t prolong life; A clinical trial will explore whether NT Factor alleviates fibromyalgia complaints; A test-drive of the Impossible Burger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 23, Part 2
February 25, 2019
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract shown to reduce periodontal disease, gingivitis; Take your microbiome for a run—but consider the low FODMAP diet if you suffer GI distress during exercise; Persistent dizziness, headaches after a concussion; Health benefits of monolaurin; “Watchful waiting” for prostate cancer gains traction; Triclosan in deodorant soaps, hand wipes, mouthwash, toothpaste and other consumer products promotes antibiotic-resistant bacteria; Nuts vs. pancreatic cancer; Berberine’s powerful cholesterol-lowering effects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Could this diet fix your GI problems? Part 1
February 7, 2019
Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD is the author of “Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan.” What is the low FODMAP diet? What does FODMAP stand for? Who’s a candidate to try the low FODMAP diet? Why is low-FODMAP not really a diet, but rather a diagnostic tool to identify the specific triggers of your digestive problems? What causes gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps? How does avoidance of FODMAP foods alleviate symptoms? How does FODMAP intolerance differ from a true allergy? Is is possible that the relief some people get from a gluten-free diet is due to avoidance of FODMAPs in wheat? How is it different from a regular low-carb diet? How can the low-FODMAP diet help sufferers of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)? How strictly do you have to adhere to the diet to obtain relief? Does it allow any sugar or carbohydrates? Is it a lifetime plan? What’s left to eat? What resources are available to support patients undertaking a low-FODMAP diet? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Could this diet fix your GI problems? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD and the author of “Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan.” Click HERE for part 1.