Neurological Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 22, 2017
My 88-year-old husband has atrial fibrillation, must he take a blood thinner? What do you think of Dr. Carolyn Dean’s ReMag product? I’m trying to decide on a water filtration system, any recommendations? What is the importance of acetylcholine in neurological health? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Part 1
November 24, 2016
Integrative neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter discusses his new book, The Grain Brain Cookbook. Why is a low-carb, ketogenic diet beneficial for the brain? How does gluten wreak havoc on the nervous system? What results are Dr. Perlmutter seeing in treatment of patients with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's, MS, and ALS? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book, The Grain Brain Cookbook. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for MS
October 26, 2016
Dr. H interviews Dr. Terry Wahls, author of "The Wahls Protocol for MS:" Can diet and supplements profoundly alter the course of this progressive neurological disorder?

Dr. Hoffman’s Summer Potpourri of Health Stories, Part 2
August 30, 2016
Dr. Hoffman continues his summary of important health stories that there hasn't been time to cover. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 1
December 3, 2015
Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution," is a pediatric neurologist and assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is a classically-trained neuroscientist with a naturopath’s passion for applying natural solutions to neuro-developmental problems of children. Her Body Brain Resilience Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts is pioneering biomedical treatment and research for autism spectrum disorder. Why are current models for research into autism inadequate? What roles do environmental pollution, poor diet and genetic susceptibility play in autism? Can pre-conceptual planning head off neuro-developmental disorders? What role does the microbiome play in childhood cognitive problems? With sophisticated brain-imaging techniques at her disposal, Dr. Herbert plans research into causes and cures. Her Documenting Hope Film Project will attempt to illustrate the potential of natural interventions to reverse childhood illnesses—not just autism but also diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and obesity. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution." Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Multiple Sclerosis, Part 1
October 22, 2014
What are the causes of MS? Why is it more prevalent in advanced Western societies? What are the conventional treatments? Are food intolerances involved? Is mercury the culprit? What do diet studies tell us? The Swank Diet (low saturated fat) vs. the Wahl’s Protocol (high saturated fat). Does stress play a role?

Clinical Focus: Multiple Sclerosis, Part 2

My detailed protocol for MS: Diet, supplements, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), hormones, detox, stress reduction, exercise. What’s the right type of exercise for MS?

Personalized Medicine for Brain Optimization, Part 1
September 16, 2014
A new test (Genecept) helps doctors predict which drugs, supplements will work best for depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism and other mood disorders. Dr. Jay Lombard, founder of Genomind LLC (https://www.genomind.com) explains how a simple saliva test can guide therapy. Why do some patients react badly to commonly prescribed psychiatric meds? Why do some patients get blown away when standard doses are prescribed? How can we determine ahead of time whether patients are likely to respond to B vitamins, fish oil, SAMe, inositol, or magnesium? Can your genes predict whether you’re sluggish or hyper? Is this the future of personalized medicine for brain optimization?