Microbiome

Leyla Weighs In
July 8, 2016
The prevalence of SIBO; how to treat it and when to introduce probiotics and prebiotics.

Leyla Weighs In
June 22, 2016
A special Wednesday edition of "Leyla Weighs In:" Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, as a cause of inflammation; the double-whammy insult of glyphosate and gliadin on gut integrity.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 11, Part 1
June 13, 2016
Down’s Syndrome can be treated with EGCG: Hydrating with sugary soda may worsen dehydration; Stevia helps blood sugar; Over-the-counter diarrhea drug is the new craze for getting high; New test reveals Alzheimer’s risk 10 years earlier with 100% accuracy; Kris Kristofferson falls prey to medical misdiagnosis; Reg’Activ, a new probiotic that delivers glutathione. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 7, 2016
What can my husband take for sudden hearing loss? Is there a nutritional protocol for bamboo spine disc problems? What do you think of Forteo for osteoporosis? I take Superbeets, is it possible that nitric oxide can harm the gut microbiome? I make yogurt from organic soy milk, is this a preferred way to consume soy? Must I take blood thinners for my Afib? Click HERE for part 1.

The Diet Myth, Part 1
April 26, 2016
Dr. Tim Spector joins Dr. Hoffman to discuss his new book “The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut.” Why are rates of obesity soaring worldwide? It’s not just an overabundance of caloric foods and sedentary lifestyle, according to Dr. Spector. Something has changed in the last few decades—it’s our guts! Under assault from poor diets, acid-blockers, antibiotics, and germ-free environments, our microbial diversity has suffered. The result: an epidemic of modern diseases: diabesity, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, autoimmunity, allergy and inflammatory disorders. Drawing from his extensive study of identical twins and the British Gut Project, which he launched, Dr. Spector is unraveling the secrets of how our trillions of gut bacteria influence our health. Why “diversity" may be more than just a catch-phrase for social activists; Could cheese actually be a health food? Are coffee and chocolate rich in nutritious fiber? What are pre-biotics? How far away are we from personalized probiotics and designer yoghurts to combat disease and promote weight loss? How can Intelligent Medicine listeners participate in microbiome research and gain valuable insights about their gut health? Click HERE for part 2.

The Diet Myth, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Tim Spector, author of "The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 2, Part 2
April 4, 2016
Robert DeNiro caves to pressure from vaccine proponents, pulls controversial film “Vaxxed” from his Tribeca Film Festival; Remembering a probiotic pioneer--Dr. Ohirra; A new, natural approach to high blood pressure—the Zona Plus; Could sauerkraut be a cure for shyness? What to do about a child who was over-fluoridated? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
February 26, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers your health questions: How important are CFUs in a probiotic supplement? What about the diversity of strains to target specific conditions? How is Dr. Ohira's probiotic different and what do you think about fermented foods as a probiotic source? Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 4, 2016
Pushback on Frontline episode against the supplement industry. Can plaque in arteries be reversed, or just stabilized? Help! I have extreme bloating, sweating and anxiety attacks. Click HERE for part 2.

Beauty from Within, Part 1
January 26, 2016
Kat James, author of “The Truth About Beauty,” once suffered from obesity, autoimmune, skin and liver disorders. She details how profound diet change and supplements effected a profound transformation to her present state of beauty and well-being. Why is leptin the key to restoring normal metabolism? How can we correct hormonal dysregulation of appetite and weight and end craving and binging? What role does the microbiome—our internal bacteria—play in optimizing weight and skin quality? Which probiotics does Kat favor to normalize gut balance? Is there such a thing as probiotics for the skin? Click HERE for part 2.