Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 15, Part 1
June 17, 2019
Paleolithic Spaniards ate mastodon meat 40,000 years ago, were avid for fat-laden bone marrow; The downside of all those branched-chain amino acids; Antibiotics, opiate pain meds too readily prescribed by dentists; Great-grandmother busted for CBD at Disney World; Homeopathic remedy vindicated in court case; Should you eat before morning exercise? Even city parks harbor Lyme Disease ticks. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: “Nutritional Medicine,” Part 1
June 13, 2019
Dr. Alan Gaby, the author of "Nutritional Medicine," the most authoritative textbook ever on therapeutic applications of diet and supplements to a multitude of disease states. "Nutritional Medicine" has been 36 years in the making, and the new updated 2nd edition adds 1700 brand new study references, and is now available in a searchable electronic edition. When skeptical MD’s argue “But where are the studies?” the 19,000 research papers cited in "Nutritional Medicine" should allay their reservations. How do subclinical hypothyroidism, nutritional deficiencies, hidden food allergies, and blood sugar instability hijack health? What role for vitamin B6? Are allergy tests a good way to predict what foods you should eat? Dr. Gaby shares skepticism about mega-dosing with two popular nutrients; Is sunlight really better than vitamin D pills? He describes his role in popularizing the “Myer’s Cocktail” intravenous vitamin protocol. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: “Nutritional Medicine,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Alan Gaby, the author of "Nutritional Medicine," the most authoritative textbook ever on therapeutic applications of diet and supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Good News for Gamers!
June 7, 2019
Good news for all you gamers out there! A study shows technology trains patients to eat less sugar; Restricting carbohydrates at breakfast is sufficient to reduce 24-hour exposure to post-meal hyperglycemia and improve glycemic variability.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Burnout
June 5, 2019
Burnout is now a medical diagnosis; Leyla has an article about artificial sweeteners raising blood sugar and contributing weight gain but provides no evidence in her assertions. Where's her proof? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 1
June 3, 2019
The latest coffee study tells us that drinking more than 6 cups per day is bad for you; The numerous ways Berberine supports cardiovascular health; Eat like a caveman to avoid cavities; Sulforaphane vs. schizophrenia; Osteoporosis may be a mitochondrial disease; Air pollution may promote behavioral problems in children carrying Alzheimer's risk gene; Glucosamine’s unforeseen benefits for cardiovascular disease prevention; Topical vitamin C for reducing post-surgical scars; Having kids doesn’t age you—it may rejuvenate your telomeres. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: MRSA Infection at the Gym
May 29, 2019
When it comes to strokes, no need to skip yolks; Which brand or type of curcumin is the most bioavailable?; Should I exercise in a fasted state in the morning, or after a meal later in the day?; I had my ovaries removed 5 years ago and now I can't lose weight!; What do you do to protect yourself against a possible MRSA infection at the gym? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Breatharianism
May 8, 2019
The makers of RoundUp being hit with more and more lawsuits.; My male friend has HPV and his doctor is suggesting he get the HPV vaccine. How can this help if he already has the virus?; Are you thinking about becoming a Breatharian? Could Breatharianism actually work? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fatty Liver

I've been taking 5000 IU of vitamin D for the last year but my level is still in the low 20's! What gives?; Concerning the Keto diet, why does Dr. Atkins not get credited for introducing this way of eating?; Here in Finland, butter, coconut oil, and other saturated fats are implicated in fatty liver syndrome. Could you weigh in? Click HERE for part 1.

The Proper Role of Supplements in Weight Management, Part 1
May 7, 2019
Numerous supplements are marketed to consumers making unsubstantiated, audacious and magical claims about pounds melting away effortlessly. But are there supplements that have a credible and proven role in weight management? Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins, joins us to detail when supplements can make a difference. He describes which supplements are scientifically proven to provide added support to weight management efforts when used in conjunction with supervised diet and exercise regimens. Click HERE for part 2.