Supplements

The “Kyo-Life” Heart Health Strategy, Part 1
March 7, 2023
In Japanese “kyo” means strong or powerful. The” Kyo-Life” is one that is strong in body, mind, and attitude. To stay strong, we need to maintain our best health in all the traditional ways with proper diet, exercise, and sleep. Jim LaValle, Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart Health Expert provides advice and useful solutions to empower all of us to achieve our health goals and live our best life. When we think about overall wellness, your heart should be the centerpiece of your health focus. LaValle details a family of supplements, including one of Dr. Hoffman's top recommendations for heart health, aged garlic extract. Click HERE for part 2.

The “Kyo-Life” Heart Health Strategy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart Health Expert. Click HERE for part 1.

The Dire Consequences of Our Depleted Microbiomes, Part 1
March 2, 2023
Is the human microbiome an endangered species? Dr. Martin Blaser, author of "Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues," has now been featured in a new documentary, "The Invisible Extinction," that explores the dire consequences of our depleted microbiomes. Antibiotic overuse, C-sections, lack of breastfeeding, ultra-processed food, lack of exposure to nature, and chlorinated water conspire to deplete our bodies of beneficial bacteria; these imbalances in intestinal flora have profound far-reaching effects, not just on digestive disorders, but on immunity, metabolism, and brain function. Conditions like insulin resistance, obesity, Parkinson’s Disease, depression and anxiety and many more have been linked to microbiome deficits. What lessons do stool samples from indigenous peoples offer us? There may be a trans-generational effect of microbiome depletion. Dr. Blaser has gone so far as to advocate a Microbiome Vault to preserve our bacterial heritage. Are fecal transplants and poop pills the answer? “Vaginal seeding”? What role do high-fiber diets play? Are fermented foods beneficial? What about probiotics? Dr. Blaser describes measures we need to take now to recover our microbial diversity. Click HERE for part 2.

The Dire Consequences of Our Depleted Microbiomes, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martin Blaser, author of "Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues." Click HERE for part 1.

Immune Function and Respiratory Health, Part 1
February 23, 2023
With respiratory health on everyone’s mind these days, Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, offers a deep dive on how to fortify your resilience. He details how different nutrients and dietary supplements can support upper and lower respiratory tract immune function. Click HERE for part 2.

Immune Function and Respiratory Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman’s Biking Trip in Death Valley
February 22, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's biking trip in Death Valley; What are your thoughts on krill oil? Should it be taken in addition to regular fish oil?; Are you concerned about pharmaceutical companies buying up well-known nutraceutical companies? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is the night shift carcinogenic?
February 15, 2023
I hear that strontium citrate does not improve bone. It supposedly merely falsely raises DEXA scan numbers. What say you?; I'm struggling with gout for 24 years. Any supplement recommendations? I'm already on a low purine diet; My sister has to work the night shift. Isn't that carcinogenic? Any general health practices you would recommend for her? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 1: The Debate Over Contact Sports
February 13, 2023
Long Covid risk falls only slightly after vax—but new study shows healthy lifestyle confers protection against persistent symptoms; A listener question about newly-diagnosed scleroderma; The debate over contact sports and the risk of brain damage repetitive head injury—a genetic test could reveal which athletes are most vulnerable; A champion triathlete who overcame a challenging medical condition shares her nutrition secrets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 2: The Real Nursing Home Scandal

“De-prescribing”—is it time to take a stand against unnecessary polypharmacy? Lion’s mane mushrooms support memory by enhancing nerve growth; A caller with asthma complains of susceptibility to viruses—is her immune system at fault? The real nursing home scandal—many facilities fail to prioritize vitamin D supplementation; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for cancer; Bariatric surgery may fend off obesity-related diseases—but young patients found to have increased risk of suicide; Exposure to plastic ingredient phthalate heightens diabetes risk; A novel herbal combination shows promise against ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; Screen time increases adolescents’ body mass index—even exercise does little to counteract weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.