Intelligent Medicine

Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Dairy with Sam Ingersoll, the marketing director of Kalona SuperNatural, an organic dairy brand sourcing milk from regenerative small family farms. The discussion covers the benefits of regenerative agriculture, the downsides of conventional dairy farming, and the importance of soil health for producing nutrient-dense food. Sam explains the differences between various pasteurization methods, the impact of homogenization, and the significance of A2 versus A1 milk proteins. They also talk about the environmental benefits of rotational grazing and the challenges and opportunities in promoting natural dairy in a market dominated by conventional and plant-based alternatives.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Sam Ingersoll, the marketing director of Kalona SuperNatural, an organic dairy brand sourcing milk from regenerative small family farms.

TSW—Topical Steroid Withdrawal—when you’re hooked on steroid creams for a skin condition and can’t get off; Can diet, supplements, or Traditional Chinese Medicine help eczema? Strange bedfellows—when your hospital assigns you a homicidal roommate; Every step you take may reduce your risk of dying; Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of autoimmune conditions; How long to curtail fish oil before a medical procedure or surgery? Supplements for neuropathy.

Daylight Savings Time changeover health myths busted; A doctor breaks her ankle and is billed $64,000 in uncovered expenses; Vitamin D shields life-prolonging telomeres, may help depression; The vaunted DASH Diet for hypertension faces off against low-carb alternative; The critical first 1000 days after conception—early life sugar avoidance yields major later life health dividends; Do you really need hot water to disinfect your hands?

Exploring a Novel Nutraceutical Approach to Brain Cancer Treatment: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses a recent study from the Advanced Center for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer in Mumbai, India. The study explores the impact of a simple, cost-effective nutraceutical tablet containing resveratrol and copper on glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. The results indicate a favorable shift in cancer markers and a reduction in tumor aggression without the side effects associated with conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This alternative approach suggests a potential paradigm shift in cancer treatment, focusing on healing rather than destroying cancer cells. The episode highlights the significance of thinking outside traditional cancer treatment methods and the promise of nutraceuticals in oncology.