Intelligent Medicine

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, pioneering cancer researcher, who argues that we've taken a massive wrong turn in cancer exploration.

Remembering iconoclastic physician John Sarno, author of "Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection", who died this week at 93; To your health--immune-enhancing probiotic beer debuts; What type of Magnesium is best? When to take L-glutamine for exercise; Is there no limit to human longevity? Does frequent sex make you smarter, live longer? Hydrogen breath test to detect Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).

Cavemen binged on starch, got cavities; Fossil evidence of prehistoric dentistry; Substitutes for Lipitor; Cocoa polyphenols are good for the brain, sharpen attention within minutes; Parkinson's Disease starts in the gut; Benefits of EGCG from green tea; Qi Gong delivers health dividends; Your smart phone can make you dumber.

This part 2 of Nutritionist Leyla Muedin's talk on incorporating powdered "superfoods" like maca, spirulina, baobab, moringa, etc. into our diets compared with fresh vegetables and fruits that are perhaps a bit less "super."

Dr. Peter Langsjoen, cardiologist and CoEnzyme Q10 researcher, weighs in on statin drugs; Citing research, he argues that statistical deception has created the illusion that statins are safe and effective in preventing cardiovascular disease; He details the numerous side effects of statins, and suggests that even when symptoms are not obvious, cholesterol-lowering drugs may do the body irrevocable harm; Dr. Langsjoen shares new studies which suggest that statins may neutralize the artery-protecting benefits of vitamin K2; CoQ10 may reverse some of the adverse effects of statins, but it offers only partial protection; Dr. Langsjoen reprises the history of CoQ10’s use in treatment of heart conditions, and relates how the introduction of Ubiquinol has offered a potent new weapon against heart failure; How much CoQ10 or ubiquinol should patients with various conditions take? Testing blood levels of CoQ10, a technique that Dr. Langsjoen pioneered, can help inform clinicians whether patients are taking enough to enjoy its therapeutic benefits; New research soon to be unveiled will further our understanding of how CoQ10 helps the heart.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Langsjoen, cardiologist and CoEnzyme Q10 researcher, arguing that statistical deception has created the illusion that statins are safe and effective in preventing cardiovascular disease.

Here we go again: The American Heart Association's stance on saturated fats. What do you think of Dr. Andrew Weil's assertion that red meat consumption can be dangerous?

I know you discourage the use of sweeteners in general but what about the use of honey on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? At 76 years old I have hot flashes at night, do I have low estrogen?... What supplements should I take? I've been eating fermented foods like miso, kefir, and sauerkraut but lately, I've been having loose bowel movements, should I stop eating these foods?

Integrative Rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen discusses natural treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, spondylitis, and polymyositis. Her knowledge of the risks and benefits of the latest conventional medicines enlightens her decisions on how much to rely upon just natural modalities like diet change and supplements. Why so much auto-immunity today? Is there such a thing as an anti-inflammatory diet? What are the roles of Leaky Gut Syndrome and alterations in the intestinal microbiome in promoting autoimmunity? Is the Paleo Diet helpful? What vitamins and nutraceuticals decrease inflammation? Do nightshade vegetables promote arthritis? How does environmental toxicity contribute to autoimmunity?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Integrative Rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen about natural treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, spondylitis, and polymyositis.

Heart failure: The American Heart Association serves up bad science, rife with conflicts of interest; What to do for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; An unexplained case of liver abnormalities; Why does the AHA discourage coconut oil but is OK with corn oil? "Omics" data reveal how olive oil produces health benefits; French health blogger dies when whip cream dispenser explodes

A caller with Lyme Disease, misdiagnosed for 20 years, wants to know if antibiotics will help, or should she pursue natural treatments? Breastfeeding benefits--for moms! Your grandchild is likely to be as sedentary as you are; How best to lower highly-sensitive C-reactive protein; B vitamins beneficial for breast cancer prevention; Common household chemicals shown to increase birth defects; 1 in 6 Americans report taking at least one psychiatric drug.

Hoffman nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: What are your thoughts on incorporating powdered "superfoods" like maca, spirulina, baobab, moringa, etc. into our diets compared with fresh vegetables and fruits that are perhaps a bit less "super"?

Metabolic Typing, Acid/Alkaline, and the impact of nutrition on the Autonomic Nervous System. Dr. Colin Ross was so impressed with the miraculous recoveries of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez’s cancer patients that he sought to preserve his legacy. Why is it that some people thrive on a vegetarian diet, others become weak and sick? Conversely, Paleo or ketogenic diets work great for certain individuals, while others tolerate them poorly? The late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez addresses this conundrum in his posthumously published book, "Nutrition and the Autonomic Nervous System." The book explains the Kelly Metabolic Types which range from Sympathetic Dominant to Parasympathetic Dominant, each calling for a specific diet and supplement regimen. It turns out that most solid tumors like pancreas and colon are responsive to a primarily vegetarian raw foods diet; patients with “blood cancers” like lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma tend to be supported by diets higher in animal protein. For a Sympathetic Dominant, B12 and Calcium are counter-productive, but they benefit Parasympathetic Dominants; Conversely, magnesium, and potassium are great for Sympathetic Dominants, but Parasympathetic Dominants need less of these nutrients. Kelly’s scheme was refined by Dr. Gonzalez into a remarkably successful protocol for cancer and other challenging medical conditions with the incorporation of mega-doses of pancreatic enzymes and detoxification protocols like liver flushes and coffee enemas.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Colin Ross of the Colin A. Ross Institute.