Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 28, Part 1
July 30, 2018
Vitamins don't work? How about folic acid promoting healthy brain volume in kids? And fish oil reducing disruptive behavior in adolescents? How to heal from a spinal compression fracture; Retinopathy due to diabetes; Fibroadenoma of the breast--is it cancer? How to gain weight on a low-carb diet; Curcumin eye drops for glaucoma; Your SPF 50 sunscreen may deliver only SPF 20 protection. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fats and Oils, Part 1
July 26, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about fats and oils, with Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN, LD: What’s the difference between saturated and polyunsaturated fats? What did the American Heart Association get wrong when they suggested we substitute vegetable oils for butter? Why are some saturated fats particularly good for you? What makes polyunsaturated fats vulnerable to rancidity and oxidation? Are Omega 6 oils necessarily bad for you? What of the much-vaunted Omega 3:6 ratio? Can you overdo it with Omega 3 supplementation? Should we be emphasizing EPA or DHA? Refined vegetable oils vs. natural sources of omega 6 fats—how to choose. Are all monounsaturated fats equal? What are the surprising drawbacks of canola oil? What food sources act as “Trojan Horses” for harmful fats? What are SPMs and how do they combat inflammation? Does arachidonic acid deserve its bad rep? What is GLA and for what conditions is it important? Why, when it comes to fats, individualized nutrition is important. Click HERE for the Nolan Nutrition Dietary Fat Survey. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fats and Oils, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN, LD. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 25, 2018
"Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain"—Really?? Are there any benefits to using fermented turmeric? "I'm going to South India soon. Should I get vaccinations? Which ones?; "My mother washes her hands excessively, could you discuss OCD?" Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 21, Part 1
July 23, 2018
How old you feel may be more important than how old you actually are; Which drug therapies are best for colitis? When a breast cancer patient can’t tolerate hormone-blocker drugs; Mediterranean diet may improve teens’ grades; Natural alternatives for dry eye; Supplements for Sjogren’s Syndrome; Fruits and vegetables vs. breast cancer; L-glutamine for sickle cell disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 21, Part 2

A cardiologist argues “Carbohydrates are killing us”; What did stone agers really eat? Research reveals high-fat diet, but early adoption of grains; Supplements for pregnancy; Mothers’ microbiome impacts risk for kids’ autism; Does NT Factor combat medication-induced fatigue in patients taking heart drugs? Doctors give patients only 11 seconds to explain reason for visit before interrupting them; Beef jerky and processed meat associated with manic episodes; What vaccination schedule for kids? What’s the role of the amino acid l-threonine? Buy-out regret: owners of small vitamin companies rue their decision to be acquired by big conglomerates; Watching food shows may prompt weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Meal Replacement Shakes
July 13, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I've been making a meal replacement shake with raw greens, fruit, nuts, protein powder and fats like coconut and avocado oil. I do this to make sure I get enough nutritious food for the day. Is this a good idea? Will the uncooked greens such as spinach and kale contribute to oxalate build up in my kidneys, increasing my risk of kidney stones?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 4, 2018
Mediterranean diet proven heart-healthy, then article is retracted. Time to ditch the Mediterranean diet?; A listener asks “Can you shed light on what is making me so tired?” What supplements do you recommend for naturally increasing nitric oxide production?; A listener who had and heart attack and recently developed heart palpitations. Any remedies?; Does strontium misleadingly impact DEXA scores? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

If insufficient sleep can contribute to Alzheimer's, is taking Klonopin preferable to sleep deprivation? Is there any downside to taking magnesium citrate for constipation instead a polyethylene glycol laxative? How to fuel your workout: if not eating before cardio facilitates fat-burning, what’s the best meal timing for optimal strength training? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 30, Part 1
July 2, 2018
Long-term study of 30,000 individuals yields conclusive evidence anti-depressants contribute to weight gain; Confine eating from 10-6, lose weight; How Big Soda thwarted California’s efforts to tax sugary drinks; Special focus on dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction; Are supplements really “unregulated”? How to distinguish ethical companies from charlatans and frauds; Evaluating health claims by supplement manufacturers; What safeguards are there against impurities in supplements? How can you be sure products are assayed for potency? What about hidden allergens? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.