Probiotics

Holiday Digestive Issues, Part 1
November 7, 2019
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium…and Other Acid Blockers" does a deep-dive on digestive issues around the holidays and how probiotics can help. Her latest book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 2.

Holiday Digestive Issues, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium…and Other Acid Blockers." Her latest book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 12, Part 2
October 14, 2019
Why downloading Intelligent Medicine podcasts might slow or prevent age-related memory loss; Overkill: Unnecessary radiation for thyroid cancer and excess antibiotics for pneumonia; Nutritional Outrage of the Week: Ben & Jerry’s “vegan” Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Probiotics prevent ear infections in kids; The amazing benefits of “post-biotics”; Does a high C-Reactive Protein mean you need to take a statin? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 2
September 30, 2019
Lifetime dietary choline supplementation forestalls cognitive decline; Probiotics found to be cost-effective for reducing flu-like respiratory infections; Sulforaphane supplementation curbs prostate cancer aggressiveness, speeds detox of environmental pollutants; Xylitol nasal application eases weaning off addictive nose sprays; Could mitochondrial support offset the deleterious effects of chronic stress? “Fat genes” predispose to obesity—but fruit and vegetable consumption can partially forestall their effects; Alternatives to prostate biopsy for a caller with rising PSA; Is CBD compatible with anxiety meds? Matcha tea combats anxiety. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 31, Part 2
September 2, 2019
Psychobiotics: Leveraging diet and probiotics to alleviate anxiety; New doctors’ long hours and stressful working conditions found to age their DNA 6 times faster than normal; Atrantil for IBS relief; A caller wants to know if its necessary to take the Hep B shot; Widely used class of “safe” pesticides found to pose environmental hazards; Drinking too much fruit juice linked to premature death; Increase brain bleed hazard suggests routine use of aspirin may be too risky for some. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 1
August 6, 2019
It’s summer again – backyard barbeques, picnics and swimming at the lake, and travel – across the state, on a cruise, or sometimes around the globe! But a digestive problem can ruin a well–planned vacation or family get-together. Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, details some of the problems travelers face and what to do about them. The risk of catching something on an airplane, the risks when we eat food while at local backyard barbeques and picnics, what to do if you feel that you might be coming down with a food-borne ailment or if you're suffering constipation when on vacation. Martie has practical advice for common digestive problems. Click HERE for part 2.

Summer Digestive Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium…and Other Acid Blockers." Her new book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 2
July 22, 2019
New sex drug for women approved by FDA; The average American male weighs 15 pounds more than 20 years ago; How does a patient end up with a dead spleen after a routine dental appointment? Teens’ use of e-cigs skyrockets, poses major health risks; Probiotics—applied topically to the skin—show promise in prevention and treatment of skin conditions, even skin cancer; NY Times article dismissive of chronic Lyme Disease disses thousands of sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 22, Part 2
June 24, 2019
Probiotics containing soil-based organisms (SBOs) might pose hazards; Athletes THINK they know more about supplements and nutrition than they do; A caller wonders what’s up with the white spot in the back of his throat; A controversial start-up offers “vampire blood” as a pricey anti-aging treatment; Fecal transplants can be dangerous; Viral FB posts urge parents of autistic kids to try the “bleach cure”; Spending 2 hours per week in nature associated with health and mood benefits; Study reveals why antibiotics may not be the cure for persistent Lyme Disease; Those popular sleep trackers may give you “orthosomnia”; Low vitamin K linked to reduced mobility with aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: How to Choose a Probiotic
June 19, 2019
Whenever I eat eggs I get IBS symptoms after my next meal a few hours later. Do I have to give them up?; How good is Robuvit for increasing energy?; Has my weekly migraine kept my heart healthy by forcing me to fast?; What's the difference between Bergamot BPF and regular bergamot? Is one more beneficial?; I'm experiencing tingling in my left arm and sometimes my left leg. Am I headed for a heart attack?; There are so many different probiotics. How do I choose? How should I take them? Click HERE for part 1.