Health Autonomy and the Fight for Natural Products, Part 1
Dr. Robert Verkerk, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), discusses a wide range of topics, including the intersection of high-tech medical advances and natural therapies. Dr. Verkerk explains the mission of ANH, emphasizing the defense of health freedom and the promotion of natural approaches to health. They delve into various initiatives that ANH is working on, such as defending access to natural thyroid, reversing bans on important supplements like NMN and NAC, and challenging FDA regulations that restrict information on the benefits of natural products. The episode also highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to healthcare and the ongoing efforts to reform regulatory frameworks that favor pharmaceutical interventions over natural alternatives.
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Health Autonomy and the Fight for Natural Products, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rob Verkerk, Founder, Executive & Scientific Director, Alliance for Natural Health International & Alliance for Natural Health USA.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 11, Part 1: Artificial Light and Menstrual Cycle Rhythms
The advent of artificial light is obliterating women’s moon-driven menstrual cycle rhythms; When the triple whammy of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration strikes; Why can systolic blood pressure spike erratically? Are wrist and finger wearables for blood pressure ready for prime time? Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes have THC in their blood; Drinking bottled water causes surge in plastic micro-particle intake; The common supplement that can supercharge cancer immunotherapy.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 11, Part 2: Psychological Benefits from Grandparent Time
Examining the claim that cabbage family vegetables are bad for the thyroid; Walmart announces sweeping move to reformulate its products without synthetic dyes, sketchy additives; Under Congressional questioning, Google admits to censoring contrary narratives on YouTube during Covid; Children garner psychological benefits from grandparent time; J&J fined nearly $1 billion in landmark talc baby powder lawsuit; Humans are among the few animals who can’t make their own vitamin C—why that may be a good thing.
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Leyla Weighs In on The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat: Exploring Heart and Health Implications
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the critical health impacts of visceral fat, which is the hidden fat around the organs, and its role in accelerating heart aging. Drawing from recent research conducted by the Medical Research Council and published in the European Heart Journal, she explains how visceral fat differs from subcutaneous fat and its association with inflammation, heart diseases, and premature aging. The episode also highlights the importance of exercise, diet, particularly low-carb intake, and hormone replacement therapy in managing visceral fat and reducing health risks. Leyla also shares practical dietary advice and underscores the significance of focusing on fat distribution over total body weight for better health outcomes.
Pioneering complementary medicine practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman takes a cutting-edge approach to health, wellness, and aging. He covers both conventional and alternative modalities, as well as nutrition, exercise, and supplements.
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