Aging

Leyla Weighs In: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Doubling of Dementia Risk
July 23, 2021
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling of dementia risk and earlier onset; Vitamin K2 holds promise for Alzheimer's disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 10, Part 1
July 12, 2021
How a 5 minute/day breathing workout can lower blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs; Can a fecal transplant stop Covid in its tracks? Muscle relaxants strike out for back pain; Tooth loss predictive of dementia risk; TJ Robinson, the Olive Oil Hunter, dishes on how to select quality brands; Extra virgin olive oil may halve risk of bone fractures; Olive-rich Mediterranean diet may be key to Alzheimer's prevention. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Strategies to Avoid Memory Loss, Part 1
July 6, 2021
One of America’s top integrative neurologists, Dr. Ken Sharlin, joins us to discuss innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. His book, "The Healthy Brain Tool Box," “neurologist-proven strategies to avoid memory loss and protect your aging brain”. He weighs in on integrative approaches for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, and migraines. Why has Big Pharma backed off of research for an Alzheimer’s cure? Is there an Alzheimer’s gene? Can lifestyle overcome heredity when it comes to neuro-protection? What supplements offer optimal brain protection? What role does homocysteine play? Ketogenic diet? Intermittent fasting? Exercise? Glutathione? Sulforaphane? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Strategies to Avoid Memory Loss, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with top integrative neurologist, Dr. Ken Sharlin. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 3, Part 1
July 5, 2021
A stimulus plan for the post-Covid 19 era: Going big on nutrition “infrastructure”; Why SNAP alone won’t guarantee nutritional quality; Is tinnitus a possible side effect of vaccines? Since first shot confers 80% protection, can you forego the second Covid vax? Gardening improves seniors’ mental and physical health amid lockdown; Will grandpa and grandma be growing pot this year after legalization? Low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides predict Covid severity—statins confer no benefit vs. virus. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 1
June 28, 2021
The “Delta Variant”: Does it portend another Covid surge? Why is America opening up when other countries are reimposing lockdowns and quarantines? Will current vaccines protect us against variants? The specter of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens; Does a TSH of 7 necessitate thyroid medication? A caller wants to know what to do about a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8; Stress can turn your hair gray—but stress reduction can reverse it! Low levels of DHA associated with high risk for psychosis; Higher DHA can forestall Alzheimer’s; Starchy diet hikes susceptibility to heart disease (DUH!) Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 2

The wrong diet can magnify your pain symptoms; Searching for answers for a family whose members all got sick after moving to a new state; Is CBD safe to use with other medications? How gut bacteria are linked to hypertension, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. Selenium and manganese during pregnancy can shield offspring against high blood pressure; Branded Viagra is 153 times more expensive than identical generic; Major new study points to lab origin of Covid; A breakthrough test that can accurately predict 50 cancers; Is there a test that can forecast vaccine reactions? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Vagus Nerve
June 25, 2021
Gut to brain: Nerve cells detect what we eat; Gum bacteria imbalance linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarker.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 19, Part 1
June 21, 2021
Can eating a tainted burrito get an athlete banned from the Olympics? CRP and inflammation; Blood in the urine after running; Staving off cognitive decline; Can you actually run away from Alzheimer's? Starting exercise early is key to dementia prevention; Can air pollution make you fat? Is osteoarthritis linked with Parkinson's Disease? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.