Allergy

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 2, Part 1
March 4, 2019
Is the Keto craze crushing Weight Watchers stock value? Are statins mandatory after a stroke or TIA? Judge muzzles plaintiff’s attorney in landmark Roundup trial; Hospital patients demand quiet to facilitate recovery; Does your blood type predict how much grey matter your aging brain will retain? Mothers’ vitamin D levels predict their offsprings’ muscle strength; Solutions for winter allergies; Supplements for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reducing LDL Cholesterol
February 27, 2019
Here's an update on my use of colostrum and allergic reaction; Is it true that Alpha Gal Red Meat Allergy may increase risk of atherosclerosis?; I'm 71-years-young. How can I reduce my LDL cholesterol?; Any interaction with hyaluronic acid and coumadin?; Should I be concerned about my thyroglobulin antibody test of less than 0.9? I am underweight. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Could this diet fix your GI problems? Part 1
February 7, 2019
Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD is the author of “Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan.” What is the low FODMAP diet? What does FODMAP stand for? Who’s a candidate to try the low FODMAP diet? Why is low-FODMAP not really a diet, but rather a diagnostic tool to identify the specific triggers of your digestive problems? What causes gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps? How does avoidance of FODMAP foods alleviate symptoms? How does FODMAP intolerance differ from a true allergy? Is is possible that the relief some people get from a gluten-free diet is due to avoidance of FODMAPs in wheat? How is it different from a regular low-carb diet? How can the low-FODMAP diet help sufferers of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)? How strictly do you have to adhere to the diet to obtain relief? Does it allow any sugar or carbohydrates? Is it a lifetime plan? What’s left to eat? What resources are available to support patients undertaking a low-FODMAP diet? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Could this diet fix your GI problems? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD and the author of “Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan.” Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 19, 2018
Can one measure the degree of allergic reaction by measuring salivary cortisol and adrenalin instead of pulse rate? Why does Ostera have 500 mcg of vitamin K1 instead of K2, what does K1 have to do with bone health? All my labs are normal with the exception of my fasting glucose level, should I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 26, 2018
"My three-year-old son has anal fissures -- help!" I'm getting a slight allergic reaction to colostrum. Why?" "Have you ever heard of the Stetzerizer meter and filters for dirty electricity elimination? Would you recommend it for your home?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 11, Part 2
August 13, 2018
The advice to “eat a wide variety of foods” is associated with eating more calories, poorer eating patterns and weight gain in adults; Most drivers don’t check bike lane before turning; Is Aged Garlic Extract a prebiotic? A woman with an HDL of 133 is told she needs Crestor; ACTION ALERT: Keep supplements from being regulated like drugs; Listeners weigh in on my rebuttal to a NY Times op-ed trashing the Wellness Movement; Edison NJ mulls passing strictest food allergy laws in the country; Is the cancer establishment deliberately withholding cures to goose profits? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Vitamin D for Autistic Children
July 27, 2018
Cysteine ameliorates allergic inflammatory reactions by suppressing TSLP in human mast cells; Clonal Hematopoiesis and risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; L-carnitine and vitamin C protects kidneys from cancer treatment; Vitamin K2 may help glycemic control; Landmark trial shows vitamin D helps autistic children.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 18, 2018
What are your thoughts on "The Dark Truth About Chocolate"? Besides B6 and quercetin, are there any other natural antihistamines you recommend? Is taking medication in the morning (like Armour Thyroid) considered breaking the fast? The FODMAPs diet didn't help my SIBO, should I try the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 3, Part 1
March 5, 2018
Should you take vitamin C to “bowel tolerance” to fight colds and flu? IV vitamin C breakthrough—it receives approval from FDA after 11 years in regulatory limbo; Vitamin D vs. upper respiratory infections, menstrual irregularities, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); Magnesium deficiency may hamper vitamin D effectiveness; Greener neighborhoods promote kids’ brain development; Pregnant moms can allergy-proof their children by taking fish oil and probiotic supplements; Dietary polyphenols alleviate fibromyalgia distress. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.