Microbiome

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 26, 2017
We don't know what to eat anymore! My wife has congestive heart failure and is on dialysis, can she take Olive Leaf Extract and Magnesium Taurate? Both my husband and I take Methyl Guard Plus for high homocysteine but our levels remain high--help! Is there a connection between gut microbiome health and colon polyps? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
July 7, 2017
Hoffman Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: "Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's never been healthy." I'm shocked by this article and would like to hear your comments; On a recent test, I came up sensitive to candida albicans. Should I stop consuming kombucha and other probiotic foods because they're fermented?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 1, Part 1
July 3, 2017
Remembering iconoclastic physician John Sarno, author of "Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection", who died this week at 93; To your health--immune-enhancing probiotic beer debuts; What type of Magnesium is best? When to take L-glutamine for exercise; Is there no limit to human longevity? Does frequent sex make you smarter, live longer? Hydrogen breath test to detect Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Take Charge of Your Metabolism, Part 1
May 30, 2017
Dr. Gerard Mullin, America’s foremost integrative gastroenterologist, discusses his book, The Gut Balance Revolution; How can you take charge of your metabolism by altering your microbiome? Dr. Mullin details the damaging effects of antibiotics, acid-blockers, and poor quality diet on our intestinal integrity; What can be done to restore balance? Is there a “magic bullet” probiotic that can melt the pounds off? What is The Calorie Myth, and how does it thwart dieters? Is there a corresponding Exercise Myth? Dr. Mullin explains how disruption of GI flora can thwart the simple laws of thermodynamics. Will gastroenterologists embrace this new paradigm? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Take Charge of Your Metabolism, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Gerard Mullin, America’s foremost integrative gastroenterologist, about how can you take charge of your metabolism by altering your microbiome. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
May 26, 2017
Taking your questions: My urinalysis showed "odd" bacteria in my urine, could it be from the soil-based probiotics I've been taking?...I found the bottled water I use at home and my office contains fluoride, how do I determine which water delivery service has the best product? Plus, tips to reduce food waste.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 6, Part 1
May 8, 2017
Statins found to lower testosterone, increase risk of erectile dysfunction; A caller asks for advice after removal of an adrenal gland; In further confirmation of brain-gut connection, prebiotics combat anxiety, depression; Natural Rx of hypertension with Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 14, 2017
The role of prebiotics vs. probiotics. What is the action of each? When should each be taken? Can they be taken at the same time? What are some examples of good prebiotics?

Leyla Weighs In
March 17, 2017
Commensal gut bacteria and soil-based probiotics vs. standard probiotics.

An Inspiring Story of Transformation, Part 1
February 28, 2017
Kat James is the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert. She has helped thousands of people dramatically transform their lives and their looks as she did through her bestselling book, her national health columns, talk radio show, PBS special, website at InformedBeauty.com, and her Total Transformation programs. Kat joins us today to discuss how nutrition affects our personality and how we can change our personality for the better by being mindful as to what we eat. Click HERE for part 2.