Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 28, Part 1
May 31, 2016
Should the Rio Olympics be cancelled due to Zika? New bacteria emerge that are resistant to ALL known antibiotics; Government study confirms cell phone/cancer link; Baby Boomers destined to become sickest generation; Melatonin for migraines; Was a 70s study casting doubt on low-fat diets intentionally suppressed for over 4 decades? Why doctors are wrong to discount the importance of homocysteine. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 25, 2016
Are athletes testing positive for “doping” due to the food supply? Why are beans purported as unhealthy on a Paleo-type diet? Are insects a good source of protein and omega-3 fats? Is my cholesterol high because of digestive issues? I’ve been eating more eggs, meat and uncured bacon and my cholesterol came down! Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
May 20, 2016
How intermittent fasting differs from simply cutting calories and the myriad of health benefits it can provide.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 12, 2016
Why the “Biggest Losers” keep regaining the weight. What do you make of so many probiotic claims? Does taking thiamin supplements help repel mosquitos? Does the cellulose in supplements wreak havoc on the gut? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is undenatured type 2 chicken collagen superior to glucosamine? Some of my overweight friends say if they don’t eat every 3 hours they feel nauseated and sick. Can asthma inhalers compromise the immune system? Does vitamin D cause kidney stones? Any alternative to having my parathyroid glands removed? Click HERE for part 1.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 1
April 27, 2016
"10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat . . . and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Dr. Frank Lipman challenges the myth that feeling tired is a natural part of growing older; He highlights poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, sleep deprivation and over-medication as reasons why people age prematurely and develop obesity and degenerative diseases; He also focuses on the microbiome as a key mediator of disease and aging; He attacks common misconceptions about diet, exercise, and stress; His “2-Week Revitalize Program” is aimed at rebooting optimal metabolism; What are the 4 key supplements? The supportive 7 supplements? What herbal ingredients belong in an effective intestinal cleanse product? Dr. Lipman leverages his experience training in the South African bush to advance the concept of “Ubuntu” into healing. Click HERE for part 2.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat...and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Click HERE for part 1.

The Diet Myth, Part 1
April 26, 2016
Dr. Tim Spector joins Dr. Hoffman to discuss his new book “The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut.” Why are rates of obesity soaring worldwide? It’s not just an overabundance of caloric foods and sedentary lifestyle, according to Dr. Spector. Something has changed in the last few decades—it’s our guts! Under assault from poor diets, acid-blockers, antibiotics, and germ-free environments, our microbial diversity has suffered. The result: an epidemic of modern diseases: diabesity, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, autoimmunity, allergy and inflammatory disorders. Drawing from his extensive study of identical twins and the British Gut Project, which he launched, Dr. Spector is unraveling the secrets of how our trillions of gut bacteria influence our health. Why “diversity" may be more than just a catch-phrase for social activists; Could cheese actually be a health food? Are coffee and chocolate rich in nutritious fiber? What are pre-biotics? How far away are we from personalized probiotics and designer yoghurts to combat disease and promote weight loss? How can Intelligent Medicine listeners participate in microbiome research and gain valuable insights about their gut health? Click HERE for part 2.

The Diet Myth, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Tim Spector, author of "The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
April 22, 2016
Will cooking kimchi kill off the beneficial bacteria? Obesity rates higher than underweight worldwide--is bariatric surgery the answer? No, and here's why.