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My friend has idiopathic thrombocytopenia and now was diagnosed with polycythemia vera. What is the course of treatment nutritionally?; A discussion about orthorexia nervosa; Does topical Proscar have the same deleterious effect on prostate as oral?; Which is the best test for hormones, saliva or urine? I'm considering taking bioidentical hormone replacement.

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is the author of a landmark study that demonstrates conclusively that lifestyle impacts, not just disease, but the aging process itself. It does so via epigenetic modification, the mechanism by which environmental factors orchestrate the expression of genes. Dr. Fitzgerald has incorporated her findings in a new book "Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better." She details how diet, sleep, exercise, stress reduction, and avoidance of toxic chemicals can slow, and even reverse, our biological clocks. The key is DNA methylation, which can be assessed via commercially-available saliva test kits. Dr. Fitzgerald lists specific supplements that may augment the benefits of a low-carb, plant-rich diet incorporating high-quality animal protein. Her pioneering research validates the far-reaching benefits of natural lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of "Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better."

Each year, Americans consume hundreds of food products that contain truly dangerous compounds, including heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful additives—with the blessing of the FDA. Why is this happening and why haven’t you heard about it? In "

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Renee Dufault, former food investigator for the Food and Drug Administration and author of "Unsafe at Any Meal."

The importance of carotene rich foods for keeping your arteries clean. Plus, consider watermelon to help satisfy sugar cravings.

What’s wrong with the American healthcare system? We had one of the world’s worst fatality rates with Covid and we trail most advanced countries in life expectancy. At the same time, we spend way more per capita on medical treatments. Matthew Rees, founder of Food and Health Facts, offers his incisive views on how to improve our nation’s health: we need more education, for the public and for health professionals; perverse incentives like subsidies for poor quality food need to be eliminated; and certain forms of food advertising to impressionable kids should be prohibited . Rees addresses the limitations of newly-popularized weight loss drugs. He discusses why health disparities are widening among Americans. And he offers lessons from the pandemic. Overall, his message is that we need to apply the same precision to prevention that we currently leverage toward development of pricey high-tech medical breakthroughs.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Matthew Rees, founder of Food and Health Facts, on how to improve our nation’s health.

Lipoprotein(a) and diet -- a challenge for the role of saturated fat in reducing cardiovascular disease risk; Do supplements really work? Are they worth it?

Should calcium be taken at a higher dose than strontium? What if my blood calcium is already a little high?; I went to see two urologists for pelvic pain. One recommends a CT scan and the other doesn't. What do I do?; What do you think of scalar frequencies devices? Are they legit?

Dr. Richard Amerling is a board-certified nephrologist and Past-President of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). He currently serves as Associate Medical Director of America’s Frontline Doctors. What is EBM? Originally intended to bring scientific rigor to the practice of medicine, EBM has been hijacked to further the aims of BigPharma to standardize drug and vaccine protocols with sketchy evidence of safety and efficacy. EBM robs physicians of autonomy and limits their therapeutic options. The result is a kind of paint-by-numbers medicine. Dr. Amerling discusses how this has restricted plausible therapies for Covid; other examples include past campaigns to exaggerate the benefits of cholesterol drugs, installing them as “standard of care”. With their pliant enablers in the media, governments are leveraging EBM to limit what drugs and therapies are available to patients.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Amerling, board-certified nephrologist and Past-President of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). He currently serves as Associate Medical Director of America’s Frontline Doctors.

Irregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria. Plus a research update on intermittent fasting.

Study: Egg consumption on cardiovascular disease risk may be based on genetics; Is there a subset of folks who shouldn't consume saturated fat? If so, how do you find out if you are one of them?

The dangers of PFAS; You mention various nutrients reduce all cause mortality by certain percentages in studies. Could you explain?; Could you talk about the importance of having enough ferritin to support thyroid function?; Do you know of any source of one-on-one consultations for people with cancer questions?; Sixteen reasons why most studies are wrong; How do I find a biological dentist to remove my mercury fillings?

Today’s guest is Dr. Lon Jones, retired osteopathic physician, authority on the history of medicine, and inventor of Xlear Nasal Spray. In his book, "Commonsense Medicine: Healing from the Inside Out and Stopping the Next Pandemic," he states “Illness today is seen as the lack of a proper balance of measurable symptoms, such as blood pressure, temperature, glucose levels, etc. Those elements are what we treat; seldom do we look for what causes our problems. This mechanical view completely ignores our ability to adapt to changes in our environment, yet this mindset permeates not only medicine, but how we teach our children, and how we govern ourselves. We need to change the way we see to a model that honors our complexity and adaptability. This paradigm shift is the goal of Common Sense Medicine.”

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lon Jones, retired osteopathic physician, authority on the history of medicine, and inventor of Xlear Nasal Spray.

Reforming SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—formerly known as food stamps—is designed to address nutritional gaps for economically-disadvantaged Americans. But critics argue that SNAP’s lack of selectivity when it comes to ultra-processed foods stokes the current epidemic epidemic of obesity and metabolic disorders. Nutritionist Carolina Schneider MS, RD joins us to discuss an opportunity to reform SNAP this September when Congress takes up renewal of the Farm Bill. She makes the case for emphasizing fresh, minimally-processed food as eligible for purchase under SNAP. Also, she urges inclusion of vitamin D under SNAP benefits because of the pervasiveness of vitamin D deficiency, especially among SNAP recipients. Check out a hub for citizen activism at www.All4VitaminD.org. In part 2 we shift to consideration of plant-based diets: What are their advantages, and what are potential pitfalls?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nutritionist Carolina Schneider MS, RD.

What are antinutrients? A focus on oxalates and phytates - part 2.