The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Metabolic Cardiology, Part 1
February 3, 2016
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist, discusses his new book, “ Health Revelations from Heaven and Earth.” It recounts the remarkable near-death experience of Tommy Rosa, who returned to life profoundly changed, endowed with remarkable insights and intuitive abilities. The book celebrates the power of spirituality to restore balance to our lives. Dr.Sinatra also shares his latest research on Metabolic Cardiology—the deployment of targeted nutrients like CoQ10, ribose, carnitine, and magnesium to restore the energetics of heart muscle. Can damaged hearts regenerate? What patients should and shouldn’t take statins? What are the down-sides of cholesterol drugs? Does cholesterol even matter? What central role does stress play in heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Metabolic Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

The Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 1
February 2, 2016
The health benefits of Aged Garlic Extract for hypertension, heart health, and immune health: Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., Certified Clinical Nutritionist shares details of the latest studies linking Aged Garlic Extract to reversal of coronary artery plaque, and optimization of blood pressure. How does it work? How much was used in the studies? What other nutrients are beneficial for blood pressure and heart protection? What role does the Metabolic Syndrome play in heart risk? What’s wrong with our current dietary approach to coronary artery disease and hypertension prevention? What tests should be performed in an overall assessment of heart health? What about the immune-supportive properties of Aged Garlic Extract? What are other natural remedies for cold and flu season? Click HERE for part 2.

The Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2016
Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere: Should we be worried? Enhancing athletic performance with a gluten-free diet; Cola beverages may prompt early premature puberty in girls; Low-fat diet may worsen lipid profiles; magnesium consumption forestalls Type 2 diabetes; How much vitamin D do you need to take to overcome vitamin D deficiency? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 2

PBS Frontline gets it wrong--big time--about supplements; Levaquin and Cipro promote aortic aneurysm; The key to losing fat while gaining muscle when dieting. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
January 29, 2016
What is the best diet for cancer? A look at the evidence.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 28, 2016
Which is better as a glutathione producer: N-acetyl-cysteine or Dr. Ohhira’s Reg’ Activ? Must I resort to steroid medication for my 13-year-old daughter’s asthma? Is it okay to use charcoal for gas and bloating? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What do you think of mail order kits to check my vitamin D at home? I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, what diet should I follow? My iron supplement is causing constipation, anything I can take to counteract this? A gluten-free breakfast. Click HERE for part 1.

Taking On the PBS Frontline Special on Supplements, Part 1
January 27, 2016
You saw the PBS Frontline Special on supplements—it was clearly a hit piece. Today we get the perspective of Dr. Daniel Fabricant, the CEO of the Natural Products Association, who faced withering questioning on Frontline. Are supplements really “unregulated” as alleged? Does the scientific evidence suggest they’re worthless, or even harmful? Does Congress really need to tighten the approval process for supplements? Should nutritional products be subject to the same pre-approval process as drugs? Were that to happen, what would happen to consumer choice and access to innovation? Are there bad players within the supplement industry? What is the industry doing to self-regulate in order to pre-empt a power grab by regulators? How can consumers safeguard themselves from poor quality or even outright harmful supplements? Click HERE for part 2.