Brain Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 25, Part 2: Long Covid—Probiotics May Speed Recovery
June 27, 2022
Is there evidence that CBD causes gynecomastia? Any value to eye health supplements? Is it Long COVID, or just usual persistent symptoms from respiratory illness? Study implicates the microbiome in Long Covid—probiotics may speed recovery; Polio discovered in London wastewater may have escaped from oral polio vaccine; Doctor check-in software may harvest health data, sell to advertisers; Medical witch hunt: punish vaccine refuseniks, delicense “misinformation” docs, pass laws to prohibit medical free speech; A supplement that can reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 47%; You can regrow brain cells—even past 70. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 1: Justin Bieber’s Facial Paralysis
June 13, 2022
Mask, don’t mask/Unnecessary vax recommendations for healthy kids/about-face on COVID testing before return to US—Why Americans’ trust in the CDC is waning; Covid “bitter-enders”; Confusing Monkeypox messaging; Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis; A victory for health freedom as committee recommends against glutathione ban; Too much chocolate can be dangerous—but that’s if you fall into a vat of it at a candy factory! How can coronary artery plaque be reversed? Polyphenols slow brain shrinkage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Chocolate, Part 1
June 9, 2022
The flavanols in chocolate have been shown to improve heart health, promote brain function and healthy blood sugar levels, and support full-body performance. But even popular dark chocolate brands may not deliver; it’s all about bean selection and proper processing. Alan Frost, Founder of Flava Naturals, details performance chocolate products that deliver 500-900mg of cocoa flavanols, with calorie counts as low as 35 per serving. That’s 5 to 9 times the cocoa flavanols of an average dark chocolate bar. The secret is starting with some of the highest flavanol cocoa beans globally and processing them naturally and at lower temperatures to preserve the flavanols. Click HERE for part 2.

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Chocolate, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Frost, Founder of Flava Naturals. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 2
May 16, 2022
COVID’s legacy of censorship, cancellation; Best form of magnesium? Diet and acne; Total hysterectomy accelerates cognitive decline; 40 percent of American kids think hot dogs and bacon come from plants; Relief for chronic sinusitis; Physical activity sustains brain function—even a few minutes per day improves memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Sleep and Metabolism
April 15, 2022
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin follows up on the episode of March 25th on alcohol consumption and brain size. Plus, lights on during sleep can play havoc with metabolism.

Leyla Weighs In: Alcohol and Brain Size
March 25, 2022
Study: One alcoholic drink a day linked with reduced brain size.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 2
March 14, 2022
The mystery of near-zero Alzheimer’s in Amazon tribes; Lead exposure may have shrunk IQs of half of Americans. What is glyphosate, and why avoid it? Pre- vs. Pro- vs. Post-biotics; CBD—is it good for shoulder pain? Study reveals attendance in pre-K ups likelihood of behavioral problems; Mindfulness training in expectant moms relieves stress—for offspring! Ubiquitous plant polyphenol halts SARSCoV-2 in it tracks; Eat less to age less. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 2
February 28, 2022
The long shadow of Covid; Exercise, diet rich in polyphenols, sleep protect aging brain; Are statins necessary after a TIA? Mediterranean vs. Keto vs. carnivore diet; Are pets a boon for brain health? Long Covid brain fog responds to electrical stimulation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Brain Health
February 25, 2022
All the benefits of L-theanine for brain health.