Probiotics

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 30, 2018
Does intermittent fasting really increase oxidative stress and diabetes risk? Are there any probiotics that promote weight loss? Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis? Is there a supplement that can be taken to help with blood sugar spikes while traveling? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Many claim that mineral supplements aren't absorbed as well as food, is this true? A listener with periodontal disease asks about dental implants? Would a bridge be a better option? What do you think of the "new" DGL supplement called GutGuard? Since the liver absorbs toxins from the body, are beef and chicken livers safe to eat?Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
May 4, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: Can you elaborate on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in the treatment of both candida and SIBO? Or when both are present or in question?

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 1
April 26, 2018
Martie Whittekin, radio host, author of "The Probiotic Cure," and natural health advocate, tackles the microbiome: its influences on brain, metabolism, and immunity are pervasive; The surprising news about what Meghan Markle, the future bride of Prince Harry, considers foremost among her travel essentials; We discover in the course of the interview, in an incredible example of perfect synergy, that we’ve both just penned blogs that expose Big Pharma greed! Why Martie recommends Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics; The role of pre and postbiotics in augmenting probiotic benefits; How to cultivate a healthy microbiome. Are colony counts (“CFUs”) a reliable way of assessing the potency or efficacy of probiotics? Martie adds her tips on treating GERD naturally. Click HERE for part 2.

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure: Harnessing the Power of Good Bacteria for Better Health." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 2
April 2, 2018
The Heart-Gut connection; Resveratrol may exert its protective effects via the microbiome; New heart stent prevent restenosis via coating artery lining with quercetin, resveratrol; Natural therapies for claudication; A caller whose anti-depressants aren’t doing the job for him; Do you need to take probiotics if you’re taking prebiotics? What about fecal transfer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 21, 2018
Making the case for Daylight Saving Time. Does taking probiotics effectively rebalance the gut flora after a round of antibiotics, or are the microbiota permanently disrupted? Is there a way to measure IGF-1 to determine the amount of protein one should consume? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 14, 2018
It's National Nutrition Month! An opportunity to focus on good nutrition for a healthy life; A review of products to enhance your ketogenic diet; No evidence to support the practice of rotating probiotics; Can CBD/Hemp Oil help with reducing anxiety, pain from sciatica and sleep? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
March 9, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Are the 35 supplements I'm taking responsible for my higher HgbA1c and gut fullness?...My husband and I will be staying at a condo in Mexico for the month of March. It was suggested we take Dukoral. Should I take this or stick to my probiotics or both?...Western Diet Triggers NLRP3 Dependent Innate Immune Reprogramming.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 14, 2018
I got the flu seven weeks ago but the cough and fatigue have not subsided despite taking AHCC, vitamin C and using a neti pot. If I have mild plaque according to an ultrasound, is it imperative to go on a statin? I am perplexed by the issue of probiotics vs. prebiotics, do you need both -- why? My 85-year-old father has stage 3 kidney disease, how much magnesium can he safely take? Click HERE for part 1.