Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 2, 2018
Fish oil found not to help dry eye—but what’s wrong with the study? What is the correct dose of Alpha Base multivitamin to take each day? What supplements do you recommend for GERD? How can my husband wean off Protonix which he's been taking for the last nine years? What sort of guidance do you recommend in weaning off of proton-pump inhibitors? Click HERE for part 2.

The Nutraceuticals of the Decade? Part 1
May 1, 2018
There’s more to hemp than just CBD (cannabidiol). So says Carl Germano, expert on cannabinoids and Vice President of Verdant Oasis, a quality manufacturer and supplier of hemp-sourced products. Germano explains the “Entourage Effect” whereby numerous compounds in hemp act synergistically on a multitude of physiological pathways. Natural plant-derived cannabinoids have the potential to be the nutraceuticals of the decade. They have been used in folk medicine for nervous disorders and painful conditions for millennia. What’s their utility for headaches? For back pain? As an alternative to opiates and NSAIDs? For insomnia? To prevent and reverse osteoporosis? For ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease? For skin problems? To support athletic performance and recovery? For neurodegenerative disorders? Even for cancer? Why has hemp been unfairly stigmatized? What’s its legal status? How do the various delivery systems compare: oral capsules, tinctures, vaping, vs. topical application? Germano details what consumers should look for in terms of quality considerations. As a postscript, in light of his authorship of The Osteoporosis Solution, Germano weighs in on the bone benefits of ipriflavone.

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 1
April 26, 2018
Martie Whittekin, radio host, author of "The Probiotic Cure," and natural health advocate, tackles the microbiome: its influences on brain, metabolism, and immunity are pervasive; The surprising news about what Meghan Markle, the future bride of Prince Harry, considers foremost among her travel essentials; We discover in the course of the interview, in an incredible example of perfect synergy, that we’ve both just penned blogs that expose Big Pharma greed! Why Martie recommends Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics; The role of pre and postbiotics in augmenting probiotic benefits; How to cultivate a healthy microbiome. Are colony counts (“CFUs”) a reliable way of assessing the potency or efficacy of probiotics? Martie adds her tips on treating GERD naturally. Click HERE for part 2.

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure: Harnessing the Power of Good Bacteria for Better Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 25, 2018
Education and health literacy as a determinant of health outcomes. Would you discuss kratom for pain control; what do you think of it? I take between 5,000 and 10,000 IU of vitamin D each day and get daily sun but my level is only 38 ng/mL, why? A headline reads "A single high fat meal increases risk for heart disease." Is this a valid study? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 18, 2018
Moby's opinion on SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program): Should food stamp benefits be restricted to “healthy” foods? What do you think of Labdoor, Inc., biased or unbiased? Are there peer-reviewed studies on vitamin K and Kyolic aged garlic as related to their benefits in plaque prevention? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 14, Part 2
April 16, 2018
New blood test for Alzheimer’s Disease is so precise, it could forecast it 30 years ahead—but is it ready for prime time? Left bundle branch block, could it be related to Lyme Disease? Is it OK to use vitamin K after mitral valve repair? What to do for frequent bladder infections; The “Selfie Effect”—is this why plastic surgery rates are soaring among Millennials? World’s oldest man, 112, shares surprising diet advice. Natural support for ALS. Exercise can be a very effective way to combat depression—so why don’t doctors prescribe it? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 11, 2018
Why do nutraceuticals take so long to start working compared to pharmaceuticals? I'm a 48-year-old, 110-pound woman, would Dr. Hoffman's Intelligent Medicine Starter Kit be appropriate for me? Can the Specific Carbohydrate Diet repair intestinal walls damaged by diverticulitis? What nutritional advice do you have for pregnant women? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 7, Part 1
April 9, 2018
MD defendant in malpractice trial saves life of juror in cardiac arrest; Acupressure for menstrual pain; Nicotinamide riboside shown to reverse cardiovascular aging, curb hypertension; CoQ10 for Parkinson’s Disease and congestive heart failure; Omega 3s prevent MS; Any contraindications to Dr. Hoffman’s Heart Health Protocol https://drhoffman.com/heart-health-protocol/ supplements? How does nicotinamide riboside compare to AMPK activators? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 7, Part 2

New studies link cell phones to cancer; A caller with mitral valve prolapse and palpitations; Am I taking too much selenium? How obesity blunts taste sensations; Is “phytoplankton” superior to fish oil? Artificial sweeteners can worsen Crohn’s Disease; Health professionals are skeptical their lifestyle advice will be heeded; L-glutamine for sickle cell disease—but pharmaceutical companies jack up price 20-fold! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.