Probiotics

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 21, 2015
Are at-home food allergy test kits accurate? There are so many probiotics out there, how do I know which one to take? Will systemic enzymes, curcumin and boswellia help with my autoimmune conditions? Are there any benefits to apple cider vinegar or is it just hype? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2015
Worried about lack of sleep? Millions of Americans sleep less than the "optimal" 8 hrs per night, said to result in cognitive problems, immune suppression, and metabolic slow-down. But a new study reveals that "Paleo" cultures sleep, on average, only 6 1/2 hrs per night! Is sitting really "the new smoking?" New study suggests sitting harms exaggerated; Over-reliance on mobile devices by teens creates a new medical syndrome--"text neck;" When it comes to critiquing the American diet, QB Tom Brady shows he doesn't have deflated balls; Reg'Activ, a new probiotic breakthrough that delivers glutathione benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 14, 2015
How important is the microbiome to health and longevity? Are soil-based probiotics better than regular probiotics? Can high vitamin D increase my risk for heart disease? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 11, 2015
Help! I’m on a low carb diet and now I’m craving fat! How do I choose a probiotic that’s right for me? Which immune-enhancing supplements are safe in autoimmunity? How long can I keep taking strontium? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 28, Part 1
March 2, 2015
The six healthy lifestyle tips that could reduce a woman's heart disease risk by 92%; top medical journal says nutrition should be a mainstay of treatment in psychiatry; reversing the epidemic of peanut allergy; the probiotic revolution--new frontier in health and medicine. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.