Aging

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 18, Part 2
November 20, 2017
Only 1 in 10 Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables; Are new blood thinners like Pradaxa and Xarelto safer and more effective than Coumadin for atrial fibrillation? The number one exercise for slowing the aging process; Sugary beverage consumption wanes, but not enough among high-risk populations to stem worldwide toll of 184,000 annual deaths; Getting a dog may save your life; Why psychologists should team with personal trainers to vanquish mood disorders; Mushrooms deliver potent anti-aging benefits; Researchers discover why the flu vaccine so often fails. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 28, Part 1
October 30, 2017
Vitamin K partners with vitamin D to combat knee arthritis; Is homeopathic growth hormone beneficial? Is it OK to take calcium when you have an ulcer? Is almond milk a good source of calcium? Olive oil combats diabetes; Eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps smokers quit; NY State bans indoor vaping as studies emerge linking vaping to emphysema risk; New study shows high % of baby foods contain arsenic, cadmium, lead, bisphenol A. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 21, Part 1
October 23, 2017
Hypoglycemia’s modern update: Obese and Type 2 diabetics suffer lower brain glucose levels; When an 85-yr-old can’t control their blood sugar with a low-carb diet and weight loss; Pricey, highly touted new cancer drugs deliver marginal benefits; How stress may be as bad for you as poor diet (Hint: It’s about the microbiome!); “Ridiculously healthy” elderly have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30 yr olds; Women who get frequent UTIs should drink more water, but too much could land them in the hospital! Is safflower oil healthy? Iodine supplementation—what’s the best formulation? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 20, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I'm 77 years old and take melatonin at bedtime to fall asleep but wake up every two hours after that. I take 5-HTP during those times and closer to morning, L-theanine, so I can sleep until 7:30am. I read in medical journals that interrupted sleep can lead to dementia. What is your opinion about what I take for sleep?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 14, Part 2
October 16, 2017
Magnesium’s brain benefits—it helps depression and fends off dementia; Magnesium threonate crosses the blood-brain barrier; Does your nutritionist suffer from an eating disorder? Gastro symptoms in a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome; Should fruit be avoided by someone with atherosclerosis? What to do when you’re told you need statins, but they cause debilitating muscle pain? Ten-fold increase in child and adolescent obesity since 1970s; Overweight Americans now outnumber those with normal weight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 6, 2017
Same gut bacteria can trigger varying immune responses--depending on the health of the environment; Protein three times a day to sustain senior strength?

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 5, Part 1
October 2, 2017
Fossil evidence of early man indicates maybe Salmon and Salad Diet should be changed to Mammoth and Salad Diet; Lutein counteracts brain aging; Endefen for GERD; Yoga for depression; EGCG mitigates effect of Western Diet on insulin resistance, brain health; How often should you swap out your old sponges? Alzheimer's Association launches 20 million dollar study on lifestyle impact on brain disorders. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Many Exciting Benefits of Sulforaphane, Part 1
August 29, 2017
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere passing fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Today we talk to an expert on sulforaphane, Dr. David Haase, Chief Medical and Innovation Director for XYMOGEN, a maker of high-quality nutraceuticals dispensed by health professionals. Sulforaphane is chemopreventive; it has exhibited activity against a wide range of cancers. In addition, it is neuroprotective; it may slow neurodegenerative processes in the brain, hence its application to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, and even autism, where a recent study showed it improved speech and behavior. Animal research suggests it might even be an adjunct to weight loss. And it is a strong detoxifier, which explains its role in ameliorating allergies. How best to harness the benefits of sulforaphane from food? What if you can't stand the taste of cruciferous vegetables? Will supplements deliver equivalent sulforaphane benefits? What supplements are backed by research? Is there a danger of suppressing thyroid function due to goitrogenic effects of compounds in cruciferous vegetables? Sulforaphane and Sulforaphane ES are now available online from Dr. Hoffman's supplement store at Fullscript. Click HERE for part 2.

The Many Exciting Benefits of Sulforaphane, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Haase, Chief Medical and Innovation Director for XYMOGEN, about Sulforaphane, one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 1
August 14, 2017
Study ties marijuana use to death from hypertension--but there's a catch; Cannabinoids remove plaque from Alzheimer brains; Can hemp oil substitute for Tylenol for pain relief? How to speed healing from a wrist fracture? Gall bladder myth-busting: Does a high-fat diet cause gallstones? The new B vitamin that takes its place beside folate as a preventer of birth defects. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.