Nutrition & Weight

Halloween Horrors, Part 1
October 16, 2014
Halloween Horrors: It’s not so much the gruesome costumes, it’s what’s going into the Trick or Treat bag. Chiropractor/nutritionist Dr. Lisa Sulsenti explores the toxic ingredients lurking in those tempting Halloween treats, and suggests healthier alternatives. A must-listen practical guide for parents and grandparents in the run-up to Halloween ’14.

Halloween Horrors, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with chiropractor/nutritionist Dr. Lisa Sulsenti exploring the toxic ingredients lurking in those tempting Halloween treats.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 9, 2014
Ostera for osteopenia: not just for women! Does strontium have the same side effects as bisphosphonates? Are there cautions prior to dental procedures? Does the Salad & Salmon Diet need an update? Is eating “lean” meat all that important now that we have more knowledge about the lack of harm of saturated fats?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 2, 2014
Is strontium alone enough for bone loss? Or should it be combined with other supplements like Osteosupport? Is insulin resistance really caused by saturated fat?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 6, Part 2
September 8, 2014
Low carb diet trumps low-fat diet in new trial--improves weight loss and heart disease risk factors; New osteoporosis drug risks--atypical fractures and irreversible bone loss of the jaw are surprisingly prevalent; Despite improvements in the US Diet, more Americans are overweight and the health gap between haves and have-nots widens; Sitting shortens your telomeres. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 1
August 12, 2014
Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have truthful claims?

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk about weight loss supplements. Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have outsized claims? Which ones have truthful claims?

The Obesity Paradox, Part 1
July 22, 2014
The Obesity Paradox: when heavier means healthier and thinner means sicker; Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. Chip Lavie, author of a controversial book that posits that sometimes those excess pounds may be not really all that bad. Is there also an "exercise paradox"? A "cholesterol paradox"? A "blood pressure paradox"? Can svelte be dangerous, especially for seniors? Is this new-think merely an excuse for doctors and patients to give up on healthy diet and physical activity? How can you tell if those extra pounds are OK, or do they pose a threat to you?

The Obesity Paradox, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion with Dr. Chip Lavie, author of a controversial book that posits that sometimes those excess pounds may be not really all that bad.

Intelligent Medicine Radio show for June 28, Part 2
June 30, 2014
Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) slows progression of coronary artery plaque in new major study; HBOs John Oliver blows it in over-the-top critique of Mehmet Oz; Gluten-free diet relieves "brain fog" in celiac patients; Are kids really overdosing on vitamins from fortified cereals? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.