Alzheimer's

Leyla Weighs In
December 4, 2015
The ingredients list on the soy milk I drink show that carrageenan has been replaced with something called gellan gum. What is that? Does it have any impact on health? How much D-Mannose should I be taking each day for urinary tract infection? More reasons to include aerobic exercise: prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 2
September 21, 2015
Don’t just stand there, do NOTHING for early breast cancer; Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts and olive oil, protects breasts; Melatonin shows potential to slow breast tumor growth; Current early school start times harmful to kids' health and academic performance; Resveratrol may slow Alzheimer’s progression; Over 60s should take vitamin D to stave off dementia; Untimely death of another integrative pioneer, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Integrative Approaches to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Part 1
September 9, 2015
Lisa Feiner, co-founder and director of the Sharp Again Naturally foundation, discusses integrative approaches to dementia and Alzheimer’s. The mission of Sharp Again Naturally is to educate the public and medical community about reversible causes of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, and advocate for new testing and treatment protocols. While a drug “fix’ for Alzheimer’s remains elusive, despite billions spent on research, lifestyle measures and integrative strategies are increasingly becoming validated. A new study by UCLA researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen yielded 90% success in a small trial involving diet modification, exercise, targeted supplementation, and stress reduction. What might be the key components of an anti-dementia diet? What supplements are plausible for Alzheimer’s reversal? How can coconut oil be employed in an Alzheimer’s reversal program? What role might environmental toxicity play in cognitive decline? How does polypharmacy increase the risk of dementia in the vulnerable elderly? Are hormones a factor? With input from the public and the medical community, Sharp Again Naturally is trying to instigate a profound paradigm shift in our current one-dimensional drug-oriented approach to cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 2.

Integrative Approaches to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Lisa Feiner, co-founder and director of the Sharp Again Naturally foundation. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 15, Part 2
August 17, 2015
New study highlights another downside of statins; Does testosterone increase heart attack and stroke risk? Diet, supplements, lifestyle interventions successfully REVERSE Alzheimer's; Low-fat vs. low-carb for weight loss, heart protection; Placebos work, even if you know you're getting a placebo; Music aids recovery after surgery. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 2
August 10, 2015
A simple diet hack that can reduce your risk of dying by 14%; A new nutrient for Parkinson's Disease--Inosine; How you sleep may affect your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 2
June 22, 2015
Proposed trans-fat ban overdue; Meet the 100 year-old professor who campaigned for 6 decades to get the FDA to take action; New study shows middle age men who consume high levels of trans-fats have impaired memories; Is the trans-fat ban "Nanny-statism"? Commonly used bug sprays and insect repellants cause cognitive damage in kids; Senator Claire McCaskill wants to target anti-Alzheimer's supplements--but they work better than drugs! New Benfotiamine clinical trial will asses its ability to slow dementia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2015
Floss your way to prostate health! Acetaminophen use blunts emotions, shortens lives; Are microwave ovens safe? Jen Bush sheds pounds by going Paleo; Why did a 47 year old Silicon Valley mogul die on a treadmill? Cancer-blocking compound isolated from cruciferous vegetables; Consumers win as Panera Bread drops 150 artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives and flavor from its offerings; Sugary foods promote Alzheimer's; Natural antibiotics combat H. pylori. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 1
April 13, 2015
Overweight a) protects against Alzheimers or b) increases risk for Alzheimers—take your pick! Why living in the U.S.A. may boost your susceptibility to allergies; Supplement industry reacts responsibly by pulling tainted supplements—so why all the fuss? Fish oil stigmatized by oncologists on shoddy evidence; Centenarian swimmers, runners shatter records. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 22, Part 1
November 24, 2014
Hidden hazards of “K-cup” coffee makers; Run before you walk (it doesn’t hurt your knees!); DHEA good for the heart; Obesity is tied to pollutants; “Deep-kissing” swaps mouth bugs—men overestimate kissing by as much as five-fold! Dishing the dirt on disinfectant soap; New test detects Alzheimer’s 10 years before it develops. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.