Blood Pressure

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
May 2, 2017
Is it possible to have a stroke from very low blood pressure due to over-medication? I’ve been using colloidal silver as a deodorant and it works great, but is it safe to use long term? I’m on a supplement regimen to reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease, would Bergamot be helpful? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 15, 2017
Dr. Hoffman's Top 10 supplements for 2017: but where are resveratrol and vitamin D? Are any of your recommended supplements not recommended for high blood pressure? Have you heard of Apos therapy and, if so, what do you think of it? Can you comment on the efficacy and safety of using DMSA, DMPS or EDTA orally to remove heavy metals? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 4, Part 2
February 6, 2017
Anti-inflammatory diet protects bones; Mediterranean diet increases likelihood of depression recovery; Natural treatments for tinnitus; What to do when saw palmetto doesn't relieve prostate symptoms? Unhealthy gut microbes a cause for hypertension; Venus Williams' new diet sparks a tennis comeback; Can warfarin interfere with thyroid medication? Air pollution linked to Alzheimer's disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
February 3, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "Would you please share your knowledge concerning licorice and its relationship to blood pressure? Is it helpful or harmful to the liver and kidneys?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 28, Part 2
January 30, 2017
Two daily servings of whey protein lower blood pressure; What's the value of "nootropics?" A listener asks for guidance about how to choose the best fish oil; When it comes to workouts, don't despair if you're not a champion--less may be more; Anti-inflammatory diets lessen depression risk; Higher Omega-3 levels curb heart risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 2
November 14, 2016
Press uncritically parrots erroneous conclusion of report that Vitamin D is "over-rated," "potentially harmful;" Vitamin vs. breast cancer, bladder cancer, bipolar disorder, asthma; Are potatoes bad for the heart? Does fish oil prevent insulin resistance? Tai Chi for neck pain? Acupuncture for high blood pressure? Acai drink improves vascular function, fights free radicals; More states legalize pot—pros and cons; Full-fat dairy gets exonerated in new study. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 9, 2016
What supplements or modalities can help severe cervical disc disease? My husband can’t tolerate statins so he stopped taking them, is there any benefit in continuing CoQ10? I have high blood pressure and my mother has A-fib, can we take nicotinamide riboside? Do you have any recommendations for my 37-year old daughter with congestive heart failure? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 1, Part 1
October 2, 2016
Now is the lowest you'll weigh all year, but beware of Halloween health pitfalls; For half of women with menopausal hot flashes, acupuncture offers relief; Blood pressure limbo--How low can you go? A safe, drug-free way to lower blood pressure 10% or more. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
August 5, 2016
Are meat alternatives up to snuff? You might want to check the ingredients; Which plant proteins provide all essential amino acids? Tai Chi can help lower your blood pressure.

Leyla Weighs In
January 22, 2016
Will drinking excess water increase blood pressure? Are diuretics a bad therapy for high blood pressure? My sleep-enhancing supplements melatonin, L-theanine, 5-HTP and GABA are causing me to urinate frequently during the night. Do they have a diuretic effect?