Autoimmune Diseases

Leyla Weighs In: Fibromyalgia
August 6, 2021
Fibromyalgia is likely the result of autoimmune problems.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ovaries and Heart Disease
July 28, 2021
What foods must I avoid with Shingles and how can I hasten its resolution?; My 79-year-old mother-in-law was prescribed Alendronate for osteoporosis? Could she take supplements instead to avoid the side effects?; I already had covid and have antibodies so why do I have to get vaccinated with something that hasn't been tested enough to be safe?; Is it a cause for concern that the covid vaccine migrates away from the injection site? Aren't injected drugs meant to travel throughout the body?; I tested positive for covid antibodies but what do the numbers really mean?; Don't ovaries confer benefits with regard to heart disease and bone health for five years after menopause?; I take a lot of supplements for breast cancer. Can I add NAD or is it dangerous?; What is the best way to re-establish the microbiome after a colonoscopy? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 17, Part 2
July 19, 2021
Physician organization cites legal barriers to implementation of door-to-door vaccine canvassing; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for colitis/Crohn's; Turmeric compound protects against Parkinson's; Cruelty-free pate de foie gras grown in test tubes; Plant-based meat substitutes lack critical nutrients; A listener seeks vaccine advice. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 10, Part 2
July 12, 2021
Eat the Southern Diet--drop dead! Omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease; Bee venom for Parkinson's Disease; Could there be glyphosate in your organic hummus? Rethinking Ivermectin for Covid; Study demonstrates how masks impair CO2 exchange in kids; What form of CBD is best for sleep--gummies, tinctures, or pills? Aged Garlic Extract for periodontal disease; Low FODMAPs diet for diarrhea. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 3, Part 2
July 5, 2021
Discount stores often sell products with hazardous chemicals; "Food deserts" perpetuate inequality; New study of studies exonerates saturated fat, doubles-down on trans-fats risks; Inactivity drives 1 in 14 deaths—but beware of post-exercise munchies; DHEA for osteoporosis; Natural support for autoimmune hepatitis; Chronic sinusitis sufferers show decreased brain activity on functional MRI; Toxic environmental chemical exposures drive up rates of Parkinson’s Disease; The pandemic has triggered an online gambling crisis; Carotenoids reduce breast cancer risk even for high-risk women. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Pomegranate Power!
July 1, 2021
Pomegranate Power!; I have concerns about the covid vaccine and autoimmunity. Are there any trials being done including those with autoimmunity?; What about vaccine trials and MS patients? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Ozone Therapy, Part 1
June 30, 2021
Ozone therapy is considered one of the more exotic modalities of Integrative Medicine, but today’s guest, Dr. Isadora Guggenheim (www.secondnaturecare.com) brings scientific rigor to its application to a variety of conditions. Guggenheim is a naturopathic physician (ND), as well as an RN and nutritionist. What’s the history of ozone therapy? How does it work? How can we reconcile its healing properties with concerns about ozone as a cause of respiratory injury? Doesn’t it generate free radicals when introduced into the body? Guggenheim explains the seeming paradox by marshaling evidence that medical ozone revs the body’s antioxidant defenses; ozone is a potent disinfectant, combatting viruses, bacteria and fungi alike. It also selectively targets cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. Athletes use ozone to boost performance; many patients attest to ozone’s energizing and mood-enhancing effects. What are the various ways ozone can be administered? What conditions respond to ozone? Does research support its safety and effectiveness? On a separate note, Guggenheim describes laser vaginal rejuvenation—The Mona Lisa Touch procedure—as an alternative to hormones for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Ozone Therapy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Isadora Guggenheim about medical ozone therapy and its application to a variety of conditions. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: A Revolution in the Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Disorders, Part 1
June 29, 2021
SIBO—small intestine bacterial overgrowth—is a concept that has revolutionized our diagnosis and treatment of common GI disorders, especially IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Gary Stapleton, founder and director of Aerodiagnostic Labs, is a leading authority on the performance and interpretation of testing for SIBO. What is SIBO? Who might suspect they have it? SIBO manifestations go way beyond just gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, cramps, bloating and constipation; SIBO often is an underlying cause of autoimmune disorders and even brain fog, depression, anxiety and fatigue. Why test? What’s the principal behind breath testing? How does detection of various gases guide therapeutic decisions and increase treatment success? Are there alternatives to drugs for treatment of SIBO? What can go wrong with breath testing? Improper patient prepping, imprecise collection, poorly calibrated testing machinery, and inexperienced interpretation can confuse the diagnosis. Stapleton outlines the extraordinary steps Aerodiagnostics takes to assure quality control. Breath testing can also be used to pinpoint diagnoses of lactose, fructose or sucrose intolerance. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Celiac
May 5, 2021
Is Celiac an autoimmune disease? Can it be cured? What causes it?; I'm interested in organic gardening. What do you think of those at-home gardening kits that don't use any soil?; I'm bony and muscular and have trouble putting on any body fat. Why? Click HERE for part 1.