Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 2
April 11, 2016
Is sitting really the new smoking? Paleo diet shown to reset metabolism, prompts weight loss, curbs insulin resistance and inflammation; What to do about a child with OCD & Tourette's? How long can you safely take Fosamax? Seniors with memory loss benefit from B12 even if their B12 levels are "normal"; Curcumin vs. tuberculosis; Are cruciferous vegetables safe for thyroid patients? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 8, 2016
Leyla addresses a listener question: "I've reached my weight goal on a low-carb diet. How do I move into weight maintenance and still reap the benefits of being in lipolysis/ketosis?"

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 7, 2016
Paleo doesn’t mean “eat more meat.” Is there a test for blood viscosity? Are there any supplements beneficial for white matter lesions in the brain associated with aging? Does glutamic acid provide the same health benefits as l-glutamine? Click HERE for part 2.

Always Hungry, Part 1
March 22, 2016
Are you “Always Hungry?” That’s the title of a new book by Harvard endocrinologist and researcher, Dr. David Ludwig. What’s the true basis for food craving? Why doesn’t “calories in, calories out” explain why people retain and gain weight? How can it be that, as Dr. Ludwig states, “Overeating doesn’t make you fat”? Why isn’t intense exercise a panacea for overweight? What crucial roles do insulin and inflammation play in obesity? How does the Always Hungry Solution address the true causes of weight gain? Dr. Ludwig issues an urgent call to action to provide our kids with a "safe zone" against the toxic food environment to which they’re continually exposed, to save them from our current epidemic of childhood obesity--which is ushering in a disease crisis among our adult population. Click HERE for part 2.

Always Hungry, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Harvard endocrinologist and researcher Dr. David Ludwig about the true basis for food craving. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 2
March 19, 2016
Victory! Senate votes "no" on "DARK Act" that prohibits GMO-labeling; Histamine Intolerance--a new way of looking at allergies; Emulsifiers like polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose in processed foods wreak havoc on the gut, promote colitis and obesity; What are the dangers of caramel coloring? What to do for a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation? Scientists may have discovered the liver chemical that gives us a sweet tooth. Bacopa herbal supplement aids memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 16, 2016
What is your opinion of the Macrobiotic Diet? I’m bruising easily but my doctor insists I take my daily low-dose ecotrin. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
March 11, 2016
Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020 are heading in the right direction but fall short on recommendations for saturated fat intake -- here's the evidence.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 1
March 7, 2016
Beware these pitfalls that can undermine the success of your personal Paleo plan; Wall Street Journal exaggerates hazards of supplement/drug interactions; Sugar trumps saturated fat as heart risk; Can you die of too much happiness? Are genetically-tailored diets ready for prime time? Researchers develop sunscreen that protects your skin without blocking production of vitamin D. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 2, 2016
More bad science: Paleo diet “bad” for your health—will make you fat, sick, and diabetic? My doctor is prescribing Lexapro—is there something else I can take instead? Click HERE for part 2.