Aging

Leyla Weighs In: Can Your Liver Impact Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
August 17, 2018
Use of a common biomarker may overestimate B12 deficiency in certain patients; Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver; Omega-3s could help kids reduce disruptive behavior.

ENCORE: Unlocking Your Personal Genetic Code, Part 1
August 16, 2018
"The DNA Restart," by Dr. Sharon Moalem, aims to help to “unlock your personal genetic code to eat for your genes, lose weight and reverse aging;" How does “epigenetics” shape the expression of our genes? Can you overcome genetic faults through lifestyle modification? Nutrigenomics is the science of predicting what diet a person should be on based on genetic analysis—are genetic home tests that tell you what diet to follow not yet ready for primetime? Dr. Moalem shares some functional tests that readers can easily perform at home: the “cracker test;” the "ear wax test;” Dr. Moalem is also the author of a previous book “Survival of the Sickest” which explains how some seemingly bad genes help to protect us; What is “umami” and how can it be harnessed to keep us from over-eating? What crucial culinary tip helps to harness the benefits of garlic? Why does Dr. Moalem favor Oolong tea? How can a low-cholesterol diet sometimes backfire and result in higher cholesterol? How do exercise and sleep help us maximize our genetic potential? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Unlocking Your Personal Genetic Code, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Sharon Moalem, author of "The DNA Restart: Unlock Your Personal Genetic Code to Eat for Your Genes, Lose Weight, and Reverse Aging." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 11, Part 1
August 13, 2018
Exercise conclusively shown to alleviate mental health burden in largest study of its kind; “Sit up straight!”—it may improve your math grades; What to do for a high creatinine; The best way to take fat-soluble supplements; Dietary carbohydrates—not fats—trigger osteoarthritis; Is estrogen good or bad for women with heart disease? Scientists develop super bio-available curcumin to target resistant cancers. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 8, 2018
Is iodine really safe for our gut microbiota? Is there any concern that high amounts of iodine can harm the thyroid? Can supplements like berberine and oregano be taken long-term without destroying beneficial bacteria in the gut? Woman's body temperature is in the 96-degree range and she often has bouts of shivering, she also has rheumatoid arthritis. Suggestions for axonal neuropathy pain relief. Abnormally high B6 levels. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is there a nutritional protocol/diet to help slow the symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Is there any nutritional way of reducing a calcium score of 426? 80-year-old's DEXA scan revealed a spine reading of +1.2, the doctor suggested this was indicative of arthritis. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 4, Part 1
August 6, 2018
Exercise metabolic gains wane fast with short workout hiatus, fitness losses may be long-lasting; Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM) for arthritis? Why the recent study claiming users of alternative medicine for cancer die sooner isn’t legit; Natural treatment for toe fungus; A case of debilitating illness triggered by mold exposure; Supplements for chemo neuropathy; Consolidating learning with a brain zapping device (wish we had this when I was memorizing stuff in med school!) Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 4, Part 2

Belly fat predicts cognitive decline; What could account for a long-term bruise? Natural prevention of kidney stones; Colostrum for bedsores; Bring back kids’ school recess time; The many benefits of sauna bathing; Obesity doesn’t always increase risk of death (but metabolically-healthy overweight individuals are rare); L-carnitine workout benefits for young athletes extend to seniors; Sleep drugs for elderly increase risk of bone fractures; CBD prolongs survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Foundations of Rejuvenation, Part 1
August 2, 2018
Beauty is more than skin-deep according to guest Pina LoGiudice, ND, author of "The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing.” Dr. LoGiudice proposes that diet, exercise, adequate sleep and emotional balance are the foundations of rejuvenation. What foods promote aging, and what foods retard it? What's the science behind collagen cross-linking? How do AGE’s contribute to skin damage? While stressing lifestyle, Dr. Pina also enumerates the top supplements that help with skin and hair. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Foundations of Rejuvenation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Pina LoGiudice, ND, author of "The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing.” Click HERE for part 1.