Nutrition & Weight

Podcast
hoffmanpodcastlogo

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is meat unhealthy?
September 29, 2021
Is meat unhealthy? Processed vs. unprocessed meat; Is lab-grown meat inevitable?; My doctor prescribed 50,000 units of vitamin D2. Is this safe to take?; My 87-year-old mother has colon cancer. Any supplements or alternatives you would advise to the Irinotecan IV her oncologist is recommending? Click HERE for part 2.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 25, Part 2
September 27, 2021
Insulin resistance a major risk factor for depression; Gut bacteria predictive of risk for psychiatric disorders; Are we implanting too many stents and performing too many bypass surgeries? Zinc-L-Carnosine vs. eating disorders, chemo mouth sores, and radiation damage; Prescription vs. store-bought fish oil? Fish oil is not just good for heart and brain—it may reduce fractures and headaches; First-ever study examines health risks of unprocessed vs. processed meat; Sunlight exposure, vitamin D intake reduces Covid hospitalization and death. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition and Mental Health
September 24, 2021
When a patient presents with mood changes and depression, the first thing to look for is nutrient deficiencies. Several nutrient shortfalls are common in the United States. Nutrient deficiencies have been shown to play a role in mental health decline.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 1
September 20, 2021
FDA authorizes boosters, but pushes back on White House effort to approve them for everyone; The results are in—which vaccine offers longer antibody protection? At 91, what’s keeping Clint Eastwood fit enough to produce, direct, and star in Cry Macho? It’s true—Midwesterners corn-fed diet produces heavier kids; Are Covid hospitalizations being overcounted? Is testosterone supplementation reasonable for a 77-year-old optimizer? Do masks really confer protection vs. Covid? Does high cholesterol in older women require lowering? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 2

New research article turns weight loss science on its head; Feds nationalize monoclonal antibody distribution—winners and losers; Heard on the Internet—does the vaccine trigger sickle cell in African Americans? Is lysine a viable supplement vs. the Coronavirus? The pursuit of happiness—study shows consuming fruits and vegetables and exercising improves well-being; Aerobic exercise can curtail anxiety by up to 60%; Arsenic may contribute to toll of Type 2 diabetes; For users of Propecia and Proscar, post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may loom; Long-term antibiotic use may hike risk of colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Leyla Weighs In: Processed Foods and Why They’re Unhealthy.
September 17, 2021
Safety concerns raised over Impossible Burger GMO fake meat ingredient. Plus, processed foods and why they're unhealthy.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

ENCORE: Debunking Myths about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 1
September 14, 2021
One of the world’s most authoritative experts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), author of "The Digestive Health Solution," dispels myths about this poorly understood condition. In an article entitled “Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome Exist?,” Dr. Benjamin Brown challenges the notion that it’s one overarching disease; rather there are many subtypes, amenable to solutions other than routine antispasmodics, antidepressants, and fiber supplements that deliver relief to a mere 25% of sufferers. And it’s not just a psychological disorder. He discusses the role of diet, probiotics, and herbs. What about the low-FODMAP diet? Gluten-avoidance? Food allergies? Histamine intolerance? Pancreatic enzymes? Cognitive-behavioral therapy and stress reduction? Is there a relationship between IBS and fibromyalgia? Click HERE for part 2.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 11, Part 2
September 13, 2021
Should you worry if you don't have a reaction when you take the Covid vaccine? Health benefits of avocados and nuts; Reducing sugar in packaged foods could save billions in healthcare costs, prevent millions of deaths; A listener challenges me on Ivermectin; What was the name of that garlic pill? (Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract!); Can eyedrops be refrigerated? Will new Covid variants be even worse than Delta? Vaccines shown to halve risk of Long Covid. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

Leyla Weighs In: Refined Avocado Oil
September 10, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: What do you think of refined avocado oil so widely used today in mayonnaise? Does the pasteurization process damage the fats and proteins of eggs that are pasteurized?; Plus, histamine could be a key player in depression.



Share:



hoffmanpodcastlogo

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 4, Part 1
September 6, 2021
Low-fat, Low-carb—when it comes to heart disease prevention, it doesn’t matter (REALLY??) What genetics tell us about same-sex attraction—“Born this way”? Teenage boy goes blind after subsisting on Pringle’s, white bread and French fries; Are two drugs the answer for this caller’s osteoporosis? Lifestyle, not genetics, explains most heart risk; Warning issued over vaping hazards in wake of 5 death, hundreds of reports of serious lung disease; Are nitrites and nitrates in foods hazardous—or beneficial? If bacon is bad for you, what about nitrate-rich vegetables? How mouthwash can blunt exercise circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



Share:



Facebook Twitter YouTube RSS Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify

Leave a question for Dr. Hoffman day or night.The doctor is (always) in!

Our virtual voicemail is open 24/7, so there's no need to wait to submit your questions for Dr. Hoffman. Leave a message, and you may hear your question featured on the Intelligent Medicine radio program!