Probiotics

Leyla Weighs In
March 17, 2017
Commensal gut bacteria and soil-based probiotics vs. standard probiotics.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 4, Part 1
March 6, 2017
Probiotic combo curbs allergy symptoms; What to do for fluid accumulation in the ears; Commonly-used pyrethroid bug-repellants linked to childhood behavioral problems; Race for the cure--exercise improves breast cancer outcomes; The health benefits of grass-fed beef/natural poultry (special offer to Intelligent Medicine listeners by entering code Hoffman20 for $20 off your first order at www.butcherbox.com). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

An Inspiring Story of Transformation, Part 1
February 28, 2017
Kat James is the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert. She has helped thousands of people dramatically transform their lives and their looks as she did through her bestselling book, her national health columns, talk radio show, PBS special, website at InformedBeauty.com, and her Total Transformation programs. Kat joins us today to discuss how nutrition affects our personality and how we can change our personality for the better by being mindful as to what we eat. Click HERE for part 2.

An Inspiring Story of Transformation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 15, 2017
The extraordinary benefits of EGCG in the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Can I take all my supplements once instead of twice a day, is there a downside to doing that? Is there evidence that probiotics survive passage through the stomach, and what happens when taking antibiotics? My daily probiotic works very well for me but when my sister takes it she feels very bloated, why? My doctor prefers I take Trazodone for sleep instead of Ambien due to risk of dementia with Ambien, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 9, 2016
Why is there an increase in mucus in those with leaky gut? Help! I eat well and exercise but I have a craving for a big bowl of ice cream every night. What probiotics would you recommend for my two grandsons, a 2-month old and 2-year old? Click HERE for part 2.

The Benefits of Natural Agriculture, Part 1
August 9, 2016
The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett, one of the nation’s leading organic gardening proponents and host of the Dirt Doctor radio program, joins us to discuss the benefits of natural agriculture. Why grow organic? What are the drawbacks of GMOs? What are some of the unforeseen hazards of glyphosate? What are the parallels between cultivating viable soil organisms and optimizing the human microbiome with probiotics? With Zika virus threatening, what are natural methods for mosquito control? The importance of composting; Is organic food been found to be richer in nutrients? What are the many health benefits of gardening as a hobby? Is exposure to dirt healthy for the immune system? The Dirt Doctor shares his recommendation for healthy probiotics: Dr. Ohirra’s and Reg’Activ. Click HERE for part 2.

The Benefits of Natural Agriculture, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett, one of the nation’s leading organic gardening proponents. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 14, 2016
Is Lecithin passe? How does it work? Is there a medical term for catching your breath? Is there a more natural supplement I can take to replace Armour Thyroid? Does taking aged garlic cancel out the probiotic I’m taking? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 26, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers your health questions: How important are CFUs in a probiotic supplement? What about the diversity of strains to target specific conditions? How is Dr. Ohira's probiotic different and what do you think about fermented foods as a probiotic source? Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.