Supplements

The offensive against herbal supplements, Part 2
April 21, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Andrea Wong, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, as she weighs in on New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s offensive against herbal supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

The Gene Therapy Plan, Part 1
April 15, 2015
Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, integrative oncologist, discusses his new book, The Gene Therapy Plan. Your genes are NOT your destiny, and diet, exercise, stress reduction and targeted supplementation impact epigenetics—the expression of our genetic potential. We can literally turn on and turn off cancer and other diseases with the choices we make. Dr. Gaynor discusses black cumin seed, green tea, curcumin, vitamin D, glutathione and many other nutrients as gene modifiers. Is intravenous vitamin C helpful for cancer? Do antioxidants block the effectiveness of cancer therapies? Low-fat vs. low-carb diet in cancer prevention; the importance of the microbiome; how to overcome cancer fatigue and “chemo brain”; are breakthroughs being made in conventional oncology that will improve cancer care? Click HERE for part 2.

The Gene Therapy Plan, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, integrative oncologist, about his new book, The Gene Therapy Plan. Click HERE for part 1.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 1
April 13, 2015
Overweight a) protects against Alzheimers or b) increases risk for Alzheimers—take your pick! Why living in the U.S.A. may boost your susceptibility to allergies; Supplement industry reacts responsibly by pulling tainted supplements—so why all the fuss? Fish oil stigmatized by oncologists on shoddy evidence; Centenarian swimmers, runners shatter records. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

A Potpourri of Health Stories, Part 1
April 7, 2015
Red meat is not the enemy; a recent study is misappropriated by vegetarians to demonstrate that protein causes cancer and leads to death. Is EVERYTHING we eat associated with cancer?? Do calcium supplements lead to coronary calcium accumulation? What’s more important for busting belly fat—exercise intensity or duration? Is a little alcohol every day really beneficial? Coffee consumption and heart disease. Nuts are even better than we thought for our hearts. Zinc for depression. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 1, 2015
Is casein in yogurt bad for brain health? Is it okay to take CM Core with Metformin? Is there a remedy for pulmonary fibrosis? What supplements would you recommend for infertility? How much vitamin D to take to get up to normal levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What prenatal vitamins do you recommend? Which is the better B12: methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin? Does vitamin D deplete magnesium? Will giving up Nightshade vegetables help alleviate my fatigue? Any remedies for Impetigo scars? Click HERE for part 1.

“Natural Cures for Dummies,” Part 1
March 31, 2015
"Natural Cures for Dummies," a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Scott Banks, is a handy, concise introduction to the subject. Dr. Banks explains why chiropractors are uniquely suited to deliver this message. What is Functional Medicine? What conditions are most amenable to natural interventions? Dr. Banks dishes on broccoli extract, curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, colostrum, methylfolate, vitamin D, magnesium, and many of his favorite supplements. He discusses leaky gut, food allergy, gluten intolerance and detoxification. Click HERE for part 2.

“Natural Cures for Dummies,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation about "Natural Cures for Dummies," a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Scott Banks. Click HERE for part 1.