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In her new book, "Keto for Cancer," nutrition advocate Miriam Kalamian details the rationale for treating cancer with a ketogenic diet. Based on research by Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg nearly 100 years ago, new studies are vindicating the view that sugar is a cancer promoter. The ultra low-carb ketogenic diet targets the metabolic basis of most cancers. It’s not a panacea, but combined with innovative techniques, it can extend life and improve quality of life. Kalamian details her experience with her son, diagnosed with brain cancer, which spurred her interest in the ketogenic diet. What’s left to eat? What’s a typical meal? Is too much protein a stumbling block? Can intermittent fasting and caloric restriction confer some of the benefits of the ketogenic diet? How do dieters check whether they’re achieving ketosis? Is it inadvisable for some conditions? How to cope with carb withdrawal? Additional applications include diabetes, weight loss, Metabolic Syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with nutrition advocate Miriam Kalamian, author of "Keto for Cancer."

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 28, Part 1

Antibiotics cause cellular damage, but antioxidants help; How much alcohol is safe during pregnancy? Individuals with even mild depression experience more health declines after disasters; Flesh-eating bacteria claims victims in wake of Houston floods; B vitamins help preserve cognitive health; Zona Plus for hypertension; Can you be allergic to vitamin C?

A novel study that shows ingesting carbohydrates after a protein meal blunts impact on blood sugar better than having carbohydrates first, or with the meal: Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Steven Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist, coined the term Metabolic Cardiology. What is it? What’re the roles of CoQ10, magnesium, carnitine, and D-ribose in supporting energy production in the heart? How much should you use? The cholesterol myth: Does it really matter when it comes to heart disease prevention? Are statins always a bad idea? Can Co10 prevent statin side effects? Which is more important for the heart—optimal diet or stress reduction? Why are we seeing more women with heart disease? Is too much exercise bad for the heart?

Dr. Hoffman continues his wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Steven Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist.

The prevalence of orthorexia nervosa and eating disorders in Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the US. What is your opinion of a "zinc challenge" aka "zinc tally test" to determine a person's need for zinc supplementation? My blood test shows a creatinine level of 1.52, are there any supplements you can recommend to lower it?

Risk factors for compromised kidney status and supplements to help protect kidney function. I'm 65 and recently started taking blood pressure medications, now my hair is falling out--help! I have both ankylosing spondylitis and Lyme disease, any suggestions on treatment?

Everything you ever wanted to know about SIBO—Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Unlocking the key to IBS and many systemic complaints; Dr. Allison Siebecker is a world-renowned expert on SIBO, using an integrative approach that combines modern diagnostic techniques, conventional medicine, diet, and anti-microbial botanicals. What are the causes of SIBO? How is it related to “food poisoning”? How do you test for SIBO? What type of diet helps SIBO? Why is diet alone not a solution? What’s the importance of motility? How can it be enhanced? What herbal remedies work best? Is there a connection to stress? How do certain medical conditions set sufferers up for SIBO? To learn more, sign up for the SIBO SOS Summit at www.sibosossummit.com.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Allison Siebecker, a world-renowned expert on SIBO—Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth.

Hypoglycemia’s modern update: Obese and Type 2 diabetics suffer lower brain glucose levels; When an 85-yr-old can’t control their blood sugar with a low-carb diet and weight loss; Pricey, highly touted new cancer drugs deliver marginal benefits; How stress may be as bad for you as poor diet (Hint: It’s about the microbiome!); “Ridiculously healthy” elderly have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30 yr olds; Women who get frequent UTIs should drink more water, but too much could land them in the hospital! Is safflower oil healthy? Iodine supplementation—what’s the best formulation?

If you have high cholesterol and high triglycerides but have negative scans, do you need to be on a statin? A zero score on a coronary calcium scan guarantees you 15 years of trouble-free mileage; Can you exercise yourself to death? Teeth whiteners—are they safe? Are long-term disability policies worth it? Will Nexium undermine your response to the flu vaccine? Is it necessary to quit coffee after a heart attack?

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I'm 77 years old and take melatonin at bedtime to fall asleep but wake up every two hours after that. I take 5-HTP during those times and closer to morning, L-theanine, so I can sleep until 7:30am. I read in medical journals that interrupted sleep can lead to dementia. What is your opinion about what I take for sleep?

Today’s podcast serves up everything you ever wanted to know about diabetes, with Mona Morstein, ND, author of "Mastering Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes." Why is the prevalence of diabetes soaring? How has the medical profession taken a wrong turn in its approach to this disorder? Why, when it comes to blood sugar, it’s not how low you go, it’s how you get there (natural approaches are better than reliance on drugs); How the Nutrition Establishment has missed the boat on proper diet advice for diabetes; The important roles of optimal sleep, stress reduction, and exercise; What supplements are most beneficial for diabetics? Can diabetes be reversed through natural interventions?