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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Spelt Matzoh v. Wheat Matzoh
Half of US adults are interested in GLP-1 agonists for weight loss; Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover?; Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice?; Is Einkorn flour a better alternative to modern wheat?; Whi
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Atopic Dermatitis
I was diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Which digestive enzymes are best to take?; I still have pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak. What can I take for it?; So many protein shakes contain carrageenan but isn't it a carcinogen?; My
Neurotransmitter Support for Sleep and Emotional Wellness, Part 1
Mood disorders abound these days, making them among the most common reasons people seek medical help. Drugs can help sometimes, but many are wary of their side effects. However, there are effective natural therapies to support optimal mood, as well as opt
Neurotransmitter Support for Sleep and Emotional Wellness, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance.
Mitochondria: The Energy Powerhouses of our Cells, Part 1
Todays episode is a deep-dive on the mitochondria with a focus on the importance of free radical modification of cellular membranes. Membranes are the key to cellular aging. As we get older, the membranes in our cells accumulate damage caused by oxidativ
Mitochondria: The Energy Powerhouses of our Cells, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with John Casey, co-founder and CEO of Nutritional Therapeutics, makers of NTFactor.
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 9, Part 1: Does Motrin affect the liver?
As weight-loss meds surge in popularity, BigPharma builds pipeline of even more potent, pricey drugsquestions arise as to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness; 93 million Americans may be candidates for them, at an annual price tag of $600 billion; T
Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 9, Part 2: Yogurt as Hedge Against Type 2 Diabetes
NYU doctor dies of anaphylactic shock after deadly food allergens not disclosed at Disney eatery; Pharmaceutical company fined $264 million for lifesaving Epi-Pen price-gouging; Nasal spray alternative to injectable epinephrine canceled over efficacy conc
Leyla Weighs In: The Case for Soil Health – First in a Two Part Series
The importance of the soil beneath our feet. We're only as healthy as the soil our food is grown in. "We are what our food eats."
ENCORE: The Epidemic You Never Heard Of: Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Part 1
Sharon Forsyth is a patient advocate for recognition of Alpha-gal Syndrome. Its a recently discovered condition (2009) which now has been confirmed to be the cause of symptoms in tens of thousands of individualswho may represent the tip of the iceberg o