Supplements

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 28, Part 1
March 30, 2015
The facts behind Angelina Jolie's controversial decision to have her ovaries removed; boost your vitamin D by taking your supplements the right way; sleep influences diet, and diet influences sleep; a sure fire natural way to boost sex drive, performance; how to counteract stress-eating; modern marijuana is high-test and sometimes laced with fungus, pesticides, heavy metals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 28, Part 2

Vegan advocate Dr. Dean Ornish bashes high-protein diet--here's why he's wrong. Can telomere supplements promote cancer? Folate supplementation may fend off stroke, dementia; help for 47 year-old male who is tired; dealing with iron deficiency anemia; zinc deficiency, common in the elderly, promotes inflammation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 25, 2015
Which is better for nitric oxide, pomegranate or red beets? Which is better for blood pressure, raw or aged garlic? I’m 72 years old, should I get the measles vaccine? The many benefits of fish oil. What happens when my vitamins go through the x-ray machine at the airport? Click HERE for part 1.