Probiotics

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 25, Part 2: Long Covid—Probiotics May Speed Recovery
June 27, 2022
Is there evidence that CBD causes gynecomastia? Any value to eye health supplements? Is it Long COVID, or just usual persistent symptoms from respiratory illness? Study implicates the microbiome in Long Covid—probiotics may speed recovery; Polio discovered in London wastewater may have escaped from oral polio vaccine; Doctor check-in software may harvest health data, sell to advertisers; Medical witch hunt: punish vaccine refuseniks, delicense “misinformation” docs, pass laws to prohibit medical free speech; A supplement that can reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 47%; You can regrow brain cells—even past 70. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 2: Addiction-Susceptibility
June 13, 2022
Low FODMAP diet outperforms medical therapy for IBS; It’s claimed that probiotics are destroyed by stomach acid before reaching the intestine—REALLY? Novel probiotic scores vs. autism in preliminary trial; The gut-brain connection in depression; Strategies for tackling persistent Lyme Disease; Vitamin D, Omega-3, and moderate exercise cut cancer risk in elderly by 61%; Optimism benefits your health—but don’t become over-confident; Smoking dads pass on addiction-susceptibility, anxiety to male offspring. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Estrobolome’s Role in Hormone Balance, Part 1
May 19, 2022
More and more consumers are aware of probiotics, but most of them think of their importance as being only for digestive health. Some have made the connection between probiotics, a healthy gut, and immune health, but there are other health areas that they positively affect as well. We now have research that points to the importance of a healthy gut microbiome for optimal function throughout the body, including hormone balance. There is an aspect of the microbiome called the ‘estrobolome’ that is uniquely in charge of managing hormone production and detoxification; without a healthy gut, hormone health will not be optimal. Naturopathic physician and integrative practitioner Dr. Aimée Shunney details the estrobolome’s role in managing hormone production and detoxification. She describes the estrobolome as a collection of bacteria in the gut which is capable of metabolizing and modulating the body's circulating estrogen. It is the bacteria in the gut, and the estrobolome, that affect estrogen levels. Click HERE for part 2.

The Estrobolome’s Role in Hormone Balance, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aimée Shunney, naturopathic physician and integrative practitioner, on the estrobolome’s role in managing hormone production and detoxification. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for Allergies
May 18, 2022
Censorship of health information is coming to a news outlet near you; I got major reflux and gastritis from taking probiotics. What gives?; What are the three most important supplements to alleviate stuffy, sneezy allergies? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 2
March 14, 2022
The mystery of near-zero Alzheimer’s in Amazon tribes; Lead exposure may have shrunk IQs of half of Americans. What is glyphosate, and why avoid it? Pre- vs. Pro- vs. Post-biotics; CBD—is it good for shoulder pain? Study reveals attendance in pre-K ups likelihood of behavioral problems; Mindfulness training in expectant moms relieves stress—for offspring! Ubiquitous plant polyphenol halts SARSCoV-2 in it tracks; Eat less to age less. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

2022 Immune Health Update, Part 1
March 1, 2022
Health expert Dr. Ross Pelton is a pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and microbiome scientist. He details the latest research into the relationship between the microbiome and immunity. He has important tips on how you can strengthen your immune system through diet and key supplementation that will balance the good and bad bacteria that affect the intestinal tract and the gut microbiome, accelerate replacing the old damaged and inflamed intestinal cells with healthy new cells, and produce higher amounts of butyrate to accelerate the healing of the cells that line the GI tract. Click HERE for part 2.

2022 Immune Health Update, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with health expert and master educator Dr. Ross Pelton, pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and microbiome scientist. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
January 28, 2022
Study: Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Plus, beware of fungicides in your citrus fruit!

ENCORE: The Role of the Digestive Tract in Determining Overall Health, Part 1
January 25, 2022
Liz Lipski, Ph.D., CNS joins us to discuss the latest edition of her authoritative book, "Digestive Wellness." First written in 1995 when I first interviewed her, she just updated it (5th edition!) in light of all the recent new developments in GI science. She discusses the pervasive role of the digestive tract in determining overall health; there are ramifications for the heart, the brain, and even bones and skin. Dr. Lipski weighs in on leaky gut syndrome, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), fecal transfer, probiotics, gluten intolerance, food allergy, the role of stress, and the low-FODMAP diet. She discusses protocols for GERD, IBS, and colitis as well as key supplements to support GI health. There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for GI problems; protocols need to be individualized to suit patients’ unique characteristics and may require detective work. Empowering breakthroughs can be achieved through proper natural interventions. Click HERE for part 2.