Blood Pressure

Preventative Cardiology, Part 2
March 20, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Steven Helschien, developer of Level 1 Diagnostics. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 14, 2018
More on CBD and marijuana; Help! I have an overactive bladder and low urinary flow; Despite a healthy diet, I still struggle with SAD food triggers and my cravings are intensifying. Could it be due to nutrient deficiencies?; I'm a 61-year-old female with low blood pressure. Should I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 24, Part 1
February 26, 2018
The flu shot: It doesn’t really work, but they tell you to take it anyway; Latest study of low-carb vs. low-fat diet doesn’t prove anything; Can a DNA test tell you what diet is best for you? Is it true that caffeinated drinks and foods promote fibrocystic breast disease? A caller needs help with rising blood pressure and blood sugar; Tamiflu horror stories flood internet. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 14, 2018
Sugary shakes administered to patients in hospitals are NOT good medicine. How do I reconcile keeping my blood sugar stable with frequent small meals during the day with the intermittent fasting you recommend? I take three kinds of magnesium for various issues but I recently got leg cramps while exercising, how can that happen when I take so much magnesium? My 88-year-old mother had to go to the ER twice due to spikes in her systolic blood pressure, why did this happen if she's otherwise very healthy? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 10, Part 1
February 12, 2018
Chocolate alleviates stress, promotes concentration and mental performance; Anti-inflammatory supplements for back pain—do they thin the blood excessively? Does coffee trigger heart palpitations? Does caffeine raise blood pressure? The dirty secret about flu shots—they make carriers exhale 6.3 times as much virus as non-vaccinated persons! “Well-child visits” to pediatricians cause over 3 million additional cases of the flu, at a cost of 1/2 billion dollars; Triple-negative breast cancer progression slowed by restricting certain foods; Does having a dog reduce heart disease risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 31, 2018
High-fat diet may fuel spread of prostate cancer--but which types of fats? Another resource for treating blepharitis. Can you speak about supplements or herbs that should be avoided by those with high blood pressure? The prep for colonoscopy causes disruption of the microbiome, can it ever recover fully after the procedure? I have more energy on a B complex supplement than on the methylated versions of B12 and folate alone, why is that? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 1
January 30, 2018
What’s the truth about President Trump’s physical? Is he at death’s door, or is he in “excellent” health as claimed by his White House physician? How to interpret his cholesterol numbers? What do his coronary calcium scores tell us about his heart risk? How was his mental acuity evaluated? What other tests would have yielded more information? Can longevity be reduced to an equation? What other ineffable factors besides diet and exercise contribute to survival? How does Trump compare to previous presidents? What’s the biggest risk factor for a chief executive to die in office? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 17, 2018
What is your opinion on saw palmetto for BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia), can it reduce libido? How would you treat sciatica, is the operation serious? So can I eat dark chocolate for eight weeks to lower my blood pressure? And how do I keep it lowered thereafter? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 3, 2018
Hospitals tackling health problems with food pharmacies. I think that fresh salmon sold at the fish counter in stores is inaccurately labeled as wild Alaskan salmon, what do you think of canned salmon as an alternative? I'm a 73-year-old male, should I be concerned about my blood pressure of 122/82 given the new guidelines? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 27, 2017
Which should I take for blood pressure, SuperBeets or Neo40? I’m getting diarrhea from my magnesium supplement, what can I do about it? What do you think of taking Fosteum for osteopenia? Are there supplements to avoid while taking Coumadin? What can my son do about his low platelet count and low testosterone? How can I make sure I’m not overdoing it on my supplement intake? Click HERE for part 2.