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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christopher Palmer, author of "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More."

Dive into a critical examination of plant-based diets and their supposed benefits. An investigative guest challenges the health claims, citing contrasting research on red meat consumption and its minimal links to chronic diseases. Explore the motivations behind the plant-based trend, including regulatory influences and the advocacy groups pushing for its adoption. The discussion underscores the need for science-based eating practices and questions the efficacy of popular dietary studies, advocating for a nuanced understanding of nutrition and its environmental impacts.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jayne Buxton, author of "The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet."

Study that claims meat causes Type 2 diabetes to promote a plant-based agenda is fatally flawed; World’s foremost infectious disease doctor stricken by rare infectious disease; What happens when you don’t have a gall bladder? Apricot seeds for cancer? Is melatonin a candidate for Alzheimer’s therapy? New study falsely implies shingles vax may reduce likelihood of dementia; Cannabis smoking linked to head and neck cancer

Paleo diet for autoimmune thyroid disease; Caffeine—good or bad for the heart? Green neighborhoods reduce inflammation; Constipation—a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A NY Yankee is allergic to his tattoos; Solutions for tinnitus; Do steel-cut oats raise blood sugar?

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the growing concerns around the integrity of scientific research. She highlights the recent editorial by Richard Smith, a former editor at the British Medical Journal, suggesting that scientific research should be considered fraudulent until proven otherwise. Leyla introduces the RIDGID framework, developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia, which aims to detect and eliminate fraudulent studies from influencing clinical guidelines and meta-analyses. The framework consists of six steps for reviewing, excluding, assessing, discussing, establishing contact, and reassessing research studies. The episode emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to ensure the accuracy and integrity of scientific research in the medical field.

Would bouncing on an exercise ball get my lymph system going as much as a rebounder?; A safer rebounder--with handrails!; Should I take Ayurvedic herbs to help control my blood pressure? What else can I do?; My daughter has been diagnosed with esophageal ulcers three times in her life. What gives?; Will the use of black pepper in cooking be enough to help increase curcumin absorption?

Maggie Frank, a national educator with ~25 years in the supplement industry, presents cannabinoid-free formulas to support the endocannabinoid system. She highlights Clarity gummies for focus and cognitive support using DMAE and lion's mane. She covers Peace gummies for calm with L-theanine and lemon balm. They also preview metabolic ReShape capsules and discuss age guidance and CBD testing considerations.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Maggie Frank, National Educator, CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil and the new +PlusHLTH cannabinoid-free advanced wellness formulas.