Probiotics

Beauty from Within, Part 1
January 26, 2016
Kat James, author of “The Truth About Beauty,” once suffered from obesity, autoimmune, skin and liver disorders. She details how profound diet change and supplements effected a profound transformation to her present state of beauty and well-being. Why is leptin the key to restoring normal metabolism? How can we correct hormonal dysregulation of appetite and weight and end craving and binging? What role does the microbiome—our internal bacteria—play in optimizing weight and skin quality? Which probiotics does Kat favor to normalize gut balance? Is there such a thing as probiotics for the skin? Click HERE for part 2.

The Holidays: A Prolonged Assault on Our Microbiome, Part 1
November 24, 2015
The holidays are beginning, and so starts a prolonged assault on our microbiome. The bacteria that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts are responsible not just for proper digestion, but also for mood, metabolism, weight, and immunity. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, author, and host of her own nationally-syndicated talk radio show, Healthy by Nature (www.HBNShow.com) describes the many functions served by our internal microbial community; how stress, junk food, sugar, alcohol, acid-blockers, chemically treated tap water, unnatural birth practices, vacations to exotic venues and toxic food additives can threaten our microbiome. What role do probiotics play? How to select the proper probiotic? What are PRE-biotics? What are bacteriocins? How, when, and in what quantity should you take probiotics? What role does aloe vera play in restoring GI health? Click HERE for part 2.

The Holidays: A Prolonged Assault on Our Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 18, 2015
My husband has swollen ankles and feet, what’s going on? If I rinse sauerkraut to remove some of the sodium, doesn’t it also remove the probiotics? What do you think of kombucha, is it better than taking probiotics? What’s causing the irritation in my colon? What is the difference between lowering blood pressure with SuperBeets vs. amlodipine? Why is my mouth so dry while I’m in China? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: What Constitutes a Meal?
October 23, 2015
How protein drinks compare to meals and the benefits of whey protein. Is your green smoothie a friend or foe? And when to take your 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.