Nutrition & Weight

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Apple Cider Vinegar
February 12, 2020
I have a thyroid nodule. Is there anything I should do before a fine needle aspiration? Is there a natural way to shrink the nodule?; What kind of laundry detergent do you use? I'm having trouble finding one that works.; Could you discuss the benefits, if any, of apple cider vinegar? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 8, Part 2
February 10, 2020
Soybean oil consumption linked to profound brain changes; How long do you have to be off CBD to make sure a drug test won’t be positive for THC? Apricot pits for cancer prevention? Advances in metabolomics may yield blood tests that pinpoint risk of premature death; CoQ10 vs. BPA toxicity; “Forever chemicals” damage teeth; Hard-partying Keith Richards quits smoking, drugs, booze; “Quick fix” procedure for heavy period bleeding leaves many women in excruciating pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Artificial Sweeteners
February 7, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "I know we should avoid wheat in breads, cookies, etc., but what about wheat products with nutritional value like wheat germ?" Plus, maternal low-dose aspartame and stevia consumption alters metabolism and gut microbiota in rats and their offspring.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1, Part 2
February 3, 2020
Does AHCC work for kids? Is there such a thing as an allergy to vitamin C? Pregnant women who consume artificial sweeteners give birth to heavier babies; We’re running out of antibiotics to treat ordinary strep throat; Resistance training is the key to healthy aging; Berberine vs. colon cancer; Cocoa’s performance-enhancing effects; Seniors who consume mushrooms suffer less cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vegan Cheese
January 31, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on this listener question: What is your opinion of vegan cheese? Would a vegan cheese that contains coconut oil and potato starch be okay to use in my diet?; Plus, how we determine your ideal weight; Is leaky gut a cardiovascular risk factor?

Leyla Weighs In: Nitrates
January 24, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin does a deep dive on dietary nitrates.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Russian Peptides
January 23, 2020
My 70-year-old brother had a TURP operation a year ago. Is there a certain diet he should follow?; Do you have any thoughts on the Russian Peptides known as natural bioregulators?; Does taking my morning probiotic and nighttime glycine interrupt my Intermittent Fasting routine? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods, Part 1
January 22, 2020
Dr. Steven Gundry, author of "The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in 'Healthy' Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain," discusses how lectins from plant foods can cause physical and mental symptoms and promote obesity. As a vegetarian, he experienced high cholesterol and blood pressure and couldn’t lose weight despite a rigorous exercise program. His research led him to a new diet paradigm which enabled him to shed 70 pounds and optimize his cardiovascular risk factors. What are lectins, and how do they inflict damage on the body? Could lectins explain the “Wheat Belly” phenomenon? Why “healthy” foods like grains, beans, squash, tomatoes, potatoes, peanuts and cashews, and even chia seeds can cause harm. Why fruits can sometimes trigger disease and weight gain. Does that mean we should severely curtail our intake of plant foods? Which are permissible? Are meats, fish, eggs and poultry free of lectins? Why does the Plant Paradox Diet permit some forms of dairy? How does the supplement “Lectin Shield” mitigate the damage caused by inadvertent consumption of lectins? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, author of "The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in 'Healthy' Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 18, Part 1
January 20, 2020
Food fight: Controversy over recent study exonerating meat reaches fever pitch; DHEA for rejuvenation; A natural fix for throat irritation; Is testosterone right for me? Separating the health rationale from the moral argument for eschewing animal foods; Physician burnout is widespread—could electronic health records be at fault; More home-cooked meals deliver healthy benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.