Probiotics

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 18, 2014
Is the iron content in some probiotics too high? Transgender teenager and testosterone therapy. How safe are root canals? How can I improve my GFR (glomerular filtration/flow rate)? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 20, 2014
I went off sugar but my blood sugar is still high. What do I do now? Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic? Can prebiotics feed candida? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How can I prevent a future hernia? Milk Thistle for fatty liver. Can I eat grapefruit on a very low carb diet? When to take probiotics -- empty stomach or with meals? How to treat hemochromatosis and fatty liver. Click HERE for part 1.

Dr. Fred Pescatore on Probiotics, Part 1
August 19, 2014
Probiotics are everywhere in the health news today—what accounts for their popularity? Integrative physician Fred Pescatore, MD, author of Boost Your Health with Bacteria, discusses probiotics—what they’re good for, who’s a candidate for supplementation, the relative benefits of various types. How to choose the best probiotic: single species versus multiple (Less may be more when it comes to probiotic “body counts”)? freeze-dried vs. live organisms? the role of pre-biotics.

Dr. Fred Pescatore on Probiotics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Fred Pescatore about the benefits of supplementation with probiotics.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 15, 2014
OCD, MTHFR and the use of Deplin; side effects of Crestor—how long will it last? Should we be taking probiotics for life?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 2, Part 2
August 4, 2014
Ebola—is the Zombie Apocalypse upon us? Could nutritional support help Ebola victims? Probiotics vs. high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, and ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s Disease; total darkness at night and melatonin support breast cancer treatment. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 26, Part 2
July 28, 2014
Intravenous Vitamin C prolongs survival in cancer patients receiving chemo; researchers hot on the track of the ultimate probiotic--it helps you shed pounds! A smartphone app that tracks changes in your microbiome; what if the government was to outlaw innovative medical tests that you and your doctor need to diagnose your complex medical problems? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.