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Leyla Weighs In: Community Supported Agriculture
May 24, 2024
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the importance of good nutrition, particularly in underserved communities. She highlights a study published in the journal Prevention of Chronic Disease 2024, which assessed a distribution model designed to increase access to affordable fruits and vegetables in these areas, known as food deserts. The program, 'Good for All,' showed positive outcomes, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among participants. Leyla also advocates for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), emphasizing its benefits for both consumers and local farmers. She encourages listeners to support local agriculture by purchasing CSA shares, highlighting the advantages of eating fresh, seasonal produce and contributing to local economies.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: AI Medical Advice
May 23, 2024
Looking to AI for medical advice? Beware of hallucinations!; A preview of The War Against Keto—why socials are shadow-banning posts; What blood tests do you recommend for a senior male to “cover all bases”?; Could the tingling in my fingers be nerve-related? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Peptide Therapy
Who is that integrative rheumatologist interviewed on a recent Intelligent Medicine podcast?; Do you think peptide therapy is safe? Is BCP-157 worth trying for psoriatic arthritis?; My husband's total cholesterol is 138. Isn't that too low? Should he cut back on his Lipitor?; I'm unable to listen to the podcasts. Are transcripts available?; Is there a danger in getting too high a dose of vitamins and minerals from a quality multi? Click HERE for part 1.
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The Fight for Freedom of Choice in Healthcare with Rob Verkerk, Part 1
May 22, 2024
Rob Verkerk, the founder and executive director of the Alliance for Natural Health has a deep-dive into the importance of safeguarding natural and sustainable healthcare options, highlighting current campaigns by the Alliance for Natural Health advocating for free speech in health matters. Amidst a backdrop of increasing censorship and control over health-related information, particularly on social media platforms, they touch on the implications of WHO's pandemic policies and the narrowing of discourse around medical ethics and informed consent. The conversation critically examines how misinformation policies on platforms like YouTube threaten the pluralism of health information, emphasizing the significance of informed public discourse on natural health and environmental concerns. Hoffman and Verkerk underscore the pressing need for a balanced, honest representation of health information to empower personal healthcare decisions. Click HERE for part 2.
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The Fight for Freedom of Choice in Healthcare with Rob Verkerk, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rob Verkerk, Founder, Alliance for Natural Health, Executive & Scientific Director Alliance for Natural Health International & Alliance for Natural Health USA. Click HERE for part 1.
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Breathing Easier: Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies with Nate Jones, Part 1
May 21, 2024
Nathan Jones, CEO and Founder of Xlear, Inc., details the role of Xylitol in addressing seasonal allergies and dental health. He emphasizes the importance of nasal hygiene, the use of Xylitol for allergy relief, and the need for greater integration of natural remedies in public health strategies despite regulatory obstacles. He discusses challenges faced by the natural products industry due to stringent regulations imposed by the FTC. Click HERE for part 2.
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Breathing Easier: Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies with Nate Jones, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nathan Jones, CEO and Founder of Xlear, Inc. Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 20, Part 1: Reversing Muscle Weakness
May 20, 2024
Q: What did Paleo humans eat? A: It depends! Reversing muscle weakness; Weight lifting is not just for muscle-heads; Diet trumps drugs for IBS; Solutions for fatty liver; Tryptophan vs. stress-induced emotional eating; Dr. Derrick Lonsdale, nutrition pioneer, dies at 100; Alternatives to drugs for weight loss. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 18, Part 2: “Detox Socks”
Novel solutions promise relief from poison oak/ivy; New blood tests accurately predict cancer; Can you reverse coronary artery plaque? Elevated liver enzymes on routine blood test—what does it mean? DIY acupressure found to deliver relief from knee pain; “Detox socks” and foot baths—are they for real? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Navigating Teen Health in the Digital Age
May 17, 2024
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the influence of digital platform food marketing on teenagers and raises concerns about pesticide residues in commonly consumed food items. Drawing on findings from the Public Health Nutrition Journal, Leyla explains how teens are targeted by food advertisers on social media through strategic campaigns that influence their food choices, often promoting unhealthy products like fast food and sugary drinks. Leyla criticizes the unethical nature of these marketing practices, emphasizing their potential to shape teen dietary habits negatively. The episode also covers a pilot study from the Journal of Exposure Scientific Environmental Epidemiology detailing the presence of Chlormequat, a plant growth regulator, in food and urine samples, highlighting its potential risks to human health, including reduced fertility and fetal development issues. Leyla advocates for increased media literacy, stricter regulatory measures to protect young consumers, and encourages organic food choices to minimize pesticide exposure.
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