Nutrition & Weight

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.

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.