Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 23, Part 2
February 25, 2019
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract shown to reduce periodontal disease, gingivitis; Take your microbiome for a run—but consider the low FODMAP diet if you suffer GI distress during exercise; Persistent dizziness, headaches after a concussion; Health benefits of monolaurin; “Watchful waiting” for prostate cancer gains traction; Triclosan in deodorant soaps, hand wipes, mouthwash, toothpaste and other consumer products promotes antibiotic-resistant bacteria; Nuts vs. pancreatic cancer; Berberine’s powerful cholesterol-lowering effects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

“Young at Heart” Part 2
February 19, 2019
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist, about the important benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 16, Part 1
February 18, 2019
Vitamin C improves blood sugar control in older patients, diabetics; Acupuncture eases menopausal symptoms; Natural treatment for osteoarthritis; How much calcium for a man with coronary artery calcification? Bill Sardi reports on the benefits of hyaluronic acid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 16, Part 2

Men who can do 40 push-ups are 96% less likely to have cardiovascular risk; Daily diet colas increase risk of premature heart attack, stroke; Why exercise can stave off hunger pangs; What type of exercise is best for weight loss? A caller with ulcerative colitis reports intestinal perforation during colonoscopy; A diabetic complains he can’t control his blood sugar despite a low-carb diet—what to do? Vitamin D improves aging markers in overweight African Americans—and reduces arterial stiffness; Which is more important for anti-aging—NT Factor or nicotinamide riboside? Quercetin reverses post-exertional muscle damage, hastens recovery. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: New Risk Factors for Prolonged TV Watching
February 13, 2019
Prolonged TV watching a risk factor for colorectal cancer in younger age groups; What are your thoughts on a vitamin D lamp in conjunction with or as a replacement to oral vitamin D supplementation?; I was about to buy Spry oral rinse for its xylitol benefits but the third ingredient is alcohol. Won't that dry out my mouth and kill the beneficial bacteria?; Is dark chocolate sweetened with stevia and erythritol safe to eat in moderation? Are fat-soluble vitamins like D and E okay to take in one dose rather than throughout the day like water soluble vitamins? I was going to purchase Osteothera when I noticed a "warning" for California residents that the product may contain lead and other chemicals. What gives? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplements for Hearing Loss

How can weight loss be successful for someone with PCOS?; What supplements do you recommend for hearing loss?; Is an omega-3 complex more or less beneficial than regular fish oil?; I was going to order CLA and noticed caramel color in the ingredients, isn't that carcinogenic? Click HERE for part 1.

Nutritional Controversies, Part 1
February 5, 2019
We tackle nutritional controversies with Neil Levin, Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins. Are stearic acid and magnesium stearate in supplements harmful? Is soy to be avoided in the diet and in supplements? Is supplementation unnecessary if you consume a healthy diet? Are GMO foods adequately tested for safety and nutrient value? How problematic is fructose? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and D3? Are “naturally-sourced” vitamins preferable to isolated synthetic vitamins? What’s the difference between triglycerides and ethyl ester fish oils? Are there lots of “fake” supplement products on the market? Click HERE for part 2.

Nutritional Controversies, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 2, Part 1
February 4, 2019
Cancer researchers announce breakthrough, predict “cure” in 1 year—really? Is DHEA good for diabetics? Natural progesterone for fibroids? Is the TURP procedure the best treatment for an enlarged prostate? Sleep deprivation a potent risk factor for Alzheimer’s—so, too, is periodontal disease; The Super Bowl marijuana ad that CBS refused to air, as players clamor for access to cannabis to ease pain of chronic injuries; Exercise does help you lose weight—by encouraging better eating habits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Strategies for a Healthy New You in 2019, Part 1
January 31, 2019
Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert, shares her message of empowerment and some of her successful strategies for a healthy new you in 2019. Kat had a rough personal health journey, battling obesity and a serious autoimmune condition, skin & liver disorders, and an eating disorder that nearly took her life. Her basic philosophy focuses on scientific, cellular-level transformation which includes important foundational supplements. What should people look for in a probiotic? How do we protect ourselves from our toxic environment? Kat also weighs in on the advisability of adopting global guidelines for dramatically curtailing meat production and animal protein consumption to “save the planet." Click HERE for part 2.