Blood Pressure

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Berberine v. Metformin for Controlling Blood Sugar
February 2, 2022
I have lupus and Sjogren's. Are there any supplements I should avoid?; Is Berberine just as effective at controlling blood sugar as Metformin?; I have COPD. Should I take a flu and pneumonia shot every year as a precaution?; What's the optimum level of testosterone for a 76-year-old male? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 4, Part 2
September 6, 2021
Aussie vegan sues neighbors over BBQ aromas—incurs backlash from carnivores; Infections prompt hospitals to switch to disposable duodenoscopes; Explaining why vaping—once thought safe—has turned deadly; Ben & Jerry’s wants to make CBD-infused ice cream; World’s oldest mom delivers twins—at 74; Do nuts deplete testosterone? Salt substitute lowers blood pressure in S. American trials; Deciphering the results of a stool test for collagenous colitis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 1
August 5, 2021
Integrative cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos joins us to discuss her unique perspective on heart problems: Why the American Heart Association’s low-fat diet paradigm led us astray; What’s wrong with our current screening strategies for heart disease? How does an integrative cardiologist’s approach differ from that of standard cardiology? Why are women’s heart problems under-appreciated? Are statins over-prescribed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his deep-dive on heart problems with Integrative Cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 8, Part 2
May 10, 2021
The paradox of clean coronaries, but blocked carotids; Zoom dysmorphia enriches cosmetic surgeon; A cup of green leafies keeps the cardiologist away; Avocados boost brain power; Soon we may lose access to compounded bio-identical hormone replacement therapies; The surprising reason fasting is so helpful for blood pressure. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 1, Part 2
May 3, 2021
New study shows use of certain supplements associated with better Covid outcomes—but a new bill bundled with the 1.9 trillion dollar Covid relief package empowers FTC to fine you if you make claims; Natural approaches for blood pressure control; How dangerous is a thyroid nodule? Eat more fat to boost testosterone; Loneliness hikes risk for cancer in men; Cardiorespiratory fitness curbs risk of serious Covid, pneumonia; Long Covid is prompting doctors to prescribe opiate pain medications and anxiety drugs, hiking risk of addiction for sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 27, Part 1
March 29, 2021
“95% effective”: What does that really mean? Fauci tells us it’ll be 5 months before we know for sure whether vaccine recipients can forego precautions; A recipe for Paleo Passover matzoh; Is the vaccine safe for someone who’s recovered from a platelet disorder? Did the Coronavirus escape from a Chinese lab? Hospital exec diverted scarce vaccines from inner-city neighborhoods to Trump Tower residents, ritzy VIP events; Eating sweet potatoes for high blood pressure—is that a thing? New York State rolls out vaccine passport app; Rutgers U becomes first to require vaccinations of returning students. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition for Hypertension
February 12, 2021
Alternative medicine vs. more natural-pathic? Plus, nutrition for hypertension.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2021
Worrisome news on the COVID front: Vaccine delays, resistant strains. Are masks and lockdowns the new normal? Weighing the Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin controversies; Oregano and Curcumin for immune support; Brewers’ Yeast as a B vitamin source; New blood pressure smartwatches—ready for prime time? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2
January 18, 2021
Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.