Nutrition & Weight

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 15, 2018
EBT heart scans now recommended for cardiac workups; More people are practicing yoga and meditation today than ever before; A word about organic foods and GMOs; Intermittent fasting, should it required for everyone over the age of 20?; I have the APOE 4/4 gene. How can I prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease?; The nurse in my doctor's office said my vitamin K supplement causes blood clots! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 7, 2018
Harms of hypertension medication outweigh benefits in most with "borderline" blood pressure; What is your opinion of the carnivore diet?; I'm a 48-year-old bodybuilder. Do protein powders have a place in a fitness program?; What do you think of the supplement Nutrafol for hair loss? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 20, Part 1
October 22, 2018
Is olive oil the new Viagra? Anti-inflammatory diet staves off death; Fiber protects brain from degenerative changes; Probiotics don’t work? New study shows probiotics slash need for antibiotics in infants and children; Colloidal minerals—do they work? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Ketogenic Diet for Cancer, Part 1
October 18, 2018
Patricia Daly, herself a cancer survivor, has written "The Ketogenic Kitchen," a guide for cancer patients and others who want to harness the benefits of a ketogenic diet. She describes her personal success with a ketogenic diet, and discusses the rationale for using fat instead of sugar as a calorie source. Other conditions that respond well to ketogenic diets include: dementia, epilepsy, obesity, heart disease, traumatic brain injury and diabetes. How low do you need to go with carbs? Is the diet necessarily meat-laden? What foods are no-no's? What foods are encouraged? How do you measure whether your body is switching from carb-dependency to fat adaptation? Is the diet safe? Does it require professional supervision to implement? Click HERE for part 2. Companion Podcast Episodes and Articles: "The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer," "Ask Leyla: Do you have any tips for maintaining my ketogenic diet?," and "Metabolic Approaches to Cancer Treatment."

ENCORE: The Ketogenic Diet for Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Patricia Daley, cancer survivor and author of The Ketogenic Kitchen. Click HERE for part 1. Companion Podcast Episodes and Articles: "The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer," "Ask Leyla: Do you have any tips for maintaining my ketogenic diet?," and "Metabolic Approaches to Cancer Treatment."

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 10, 2018
Endari for sickle cell anemia. Which is better for preserving nutrients while cooking, an Instant Pot or a slow cooker? Can you speak to the benefits of taking either TruNiagen or NT Factor? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 2

Probiotics curb women’s bone loss; When knee pain is accompanied by a high C-reactive protein; Is there a difference between generic l-thyroxine and brand Synthroid? Silicone breast implants hike risk of Sjogren’s, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, melanoma, stillbirth; Junk food consumers more likely to get cancer (DUH!); Processed meat consumption—but not meat per se—increases breast cancer incidence; Fish consumption by pregnant moms boosts babies’ brain development, vision; Limiting screen time improves kids’ brain function; Violent video games conclusively linked to aggressive behavior. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Are You Drinking Too Much Sparkling Water?
October 4, 2018
Is there a fallout from drinking too much sparkling water? Does the body absorb CO2? Rising CO2 could increase nutrient deficiency risk, study says.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 3, 2018
Evidence shows humans ate meat as long as 2 million years ago. News from the Corrections Department. Is it beneficial to take Ostinol along with Tricalcidin-3 for bone health? "I suffer from recurrent UTIs since my teens and now my 3 daughters suffer from the same thing." "My 18-year-old granddaughter got a kidney stone. How can she prevent a recurrence?" Click HERE for part 2.