Supplements

ENCORE: The Cannabis Cure, Part 1
July 19, 2018
The Cannabis Cure, a book by herbal expert Dr. Cass Ingram, is the subject of today’s podcast. It’s not about getting high, according to Dr. Ingram. Cannabis was first recorded as an herbal remedy in the writings of the Chinese emperor Shen Neng around 2,000 B.C. Today, researchers have been able to optimize its healing effects. Conditions found to be responsive to cannabinoid therapy include headaches and migraines, pain syndromes, glaucoma, insomnia, anxiety, fibromyalgia and delayed onset muscle soreness, colitis and Crohn’s, seizure disorders and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s Disease and MS. Dr.Ingram favors an herbal formula called “Hempinol” as an over-the-counter alternative to purified cannabidiol (CBD) extracts which may be too strong and are of questionable legality. Hemp oil can be taken sublingually or applied topically. How does it work? What is the “endocannabinoid” system? Does hemp oil make you drowsy, uncoordinated or stoned? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Cannabis Cure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with herbal expert Dr. Cass Ingram about the benefits of cannabinoid therapy. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 18, 2018
Critique of "The Omega Principle," a new book that knocks fish oils supplements. "I gained weight during my cancer treatment but I wonder if Wellbutrin isn't to blame?" "What is your take on the alleged connection between ED drugs like Viagra and melanoma?" Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 14, Part 2
July 16, 2018
SAM-e equals prescription drugs for depression; Coffee is being touted as a health food—but what are the downsides? An orange a day keeps macular degeneration away; Your doctor has tattoos and piercings—would you mind? A caller whose brother still shies away from eggs after a stent—how to convince him they’re OK? Is there a precise formula for how much CoQ10 you should take? Birth control pills disrupt women’s microbiomes, hike risk for Crohn’s Disease; Vitamin D for chronic headaches; New robotic sniffer can detect disease from human breath. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 12, 2018
Aged garlic extract modifies inflammation in obese adults; I take Xarelto for atrial fibrillation. Can I take PhytoGuard?; Will my brother's atrial fibrillation go away on its own? Or does he need to take medication forever? Click HERE for part 2.

Topical CBD (cannabidiol) for pain, skin conditions and more, Part 1
July 11, 2018
Joel Greengrass, CEO of Theramu, shares how he personally got involved with CBD. Suffering from MS, he was on 7 medications for pain, spasticity, anxiety, and insomnia. Using both oral and topical CBD, his symptoms were relieved to the point that he was able to wean himself from all but one prescription—then he started a company. What does the research say about how skin application of CBD exerts its effects on pain and inflammation? Can it relieve arthritis, minor injuries, and muscle soreness? Inflammatory skin conditions? Does it have cosmetic effects? Why does Theramu leverage the synergy of emu oil together with CBD? A recent JAMA article found less than 1/3 of on-line CBD products delivered their promised potency, and some contained undisclosed amounts of THC—how does Theramu assure potency and safeguard against undesirable adulterants? Joel details the experiences his customers have been having using CBD for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, headaches/migraines, insomnia, neurological disorders and GI complaints. Is CBD “street-legal” for professional athletes? Is it safe for children and pets? Can it get you “stoned”? Click HERE for part 2.

Topical CBD (cannabidiol) for pain, skin conditions and more, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Joel Greengrass, CEO of Theramu, about how skin application of CBD exerts its effects on pain and inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

Dietary Supplements: How to Separate Fact From Fiction, Part 1
July 10, 2018
Jeremy Appleton, ND, of Klaire Labs joins us to discuss supplement quality. Is it true as is sometimes alleged by critics, that “supplements are unregulated?” Are adverse effects of supplements leaving a toll of deaths and injuries? How does Dr. Appleton rate the overall quality of nutraceuticals, botanicals, and natural products that are currently on the market? What are the three biggest challenges impeding the improvement of supplement quality? Is the existing federal regulatory structure adequate to ensure that supplement products are safe, effective, and likely to deliver on their claims? What are the quality assurance features/measures that make Klaire’s product line unique? Some people place the blame for poor quality supplement products on “bad raw materials” from China and India. Is that is a fair assessment? What are the most important quality verification methods that physicians really need to understand? What about magnesium stearate? Should supplements be “GMO-free”? Click HERE for part 2.

Dietary Supplements: How to Separate Fact From Fiction, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation on supplement quality with Jeremy Appleton, ND of Klaire Labs. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 30, Part 1
July 2, 2018
Long-term study of 30,000 individuals yields conclusive evidence anti-depressants contribute to weight gain; Confine eating from 10-6, lose weight; How Big Soda thwarted California’s efforts to tax sugary drinks; Special focus on dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction; Are supplements really “unregulated”? How to distinguish ethical companies from charlatans and frauds; Evaluating health claims by supplement manufacturers; What safeguards are there against impurities in supplements? How can you be sure products are assayed for potency? What about hidden allergens? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.