Brain Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Caffeine and Brain Structure
January 26, 2022
Trials and tribulations from a vaccine trial participant; I've taken strontium for four years with great success. Do you have a recommendation for maintenance?; Study: Regular caffeine consumption affects brain structure; My sister recently recovered from covid. What do you recommend to help get back her energy?; What is the name of the practitioner who was on dialysis for many years successfully?; What supplements do you recommend to cure geographic tongue and Raynaud's syndrome?; A success story. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Role of the Digestive Tract in Determining Overall Health, Part 1
January 25, 2022
Liz Lipski, Ph.D., CNS joins us to discuss the latest edition of her authoritative book, "Digestive Wellness." First written in 1995 when I first interviewed her, she just updated it (5th edition!) in light of all the recent new developments in GI science. She discusses the pervasive role of the digestive tract in determining overall health; there are ramifications for the heart, the brain, and even bones and skin. Dr. Lipski weighs in on leaky gut syndrome, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), fecal transfer, probiotics, gluten intolerance, food allergy, the role of stress, and the low-FODMAP diet. She discusses protocols for GERD, IBS, and colitis as well as key supplements to support GI health. There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for GI problems; protocols need to be individualized to suit patients’ unique characteristics and may require detective work. Empowering breakthroughs can be achieved through proper natural interventions. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 25, Part 2
December 27, 2021
Breastfeeding, known to help offspring’s brain development, may also help moms stave off cognitive decline; Magnetic stimulation of brain improves memory, reverses severe depression; When infection may be a “hard stop” for elective surgery; Why do doctors keep telling people to avoid cheese while ignoring sugar’s harms? Massage doesn’t just make you feel better—it heals muscles; Beyond Meat stock plummets after company falls short of earnings projections; Inexpensive zinc mouthwash prevents mouth sores in chemo patients. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tinnitus
December 22, 2021
Will Omicron be the last strain?; I got tinnitus after taking Wellbutrin. Is it in my inner ear or my brain?; I have headache, nausea, and fatigue every month now after following my cancer prevention protocol for the last 10 years. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Science-Based Strategies to Boost Memory and Focus, Part 1
December 7, 2021
Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his new book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades." It offers science-based strategies to boost memory, strengthen focus and enable faster study. Dr. Amen draws on decades of experience with neuroimaging, utilizing the SPECT scan, which reveals metabolic activity within key brain regions. It turns out that underlying health conditions, tobacco, marijuana and alcohol, prior head injuries, diet, sleep status, exercise, nutritional supplements, and even hydration have profound effects on brain balance. Dr. Amen argues that brain scans offer a useful “report card” on brain function that can lead to individualized remediation. In as little as a few days, subsequent scans can reveal improvements in brain regions associated with performance and cognition. Dr. Amen believes in minimizing use of psychiatric meds while deploying a personalized arsenal of targeted supplements and lifestyle interventions. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Science-Based Strategies to Boost Memory and Focus, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen, author of "Change Your Brain Change Your Grades". Click HERE for part 1.

A Revolution in Hemp Derived Nutraceuticals, Part 1
November 18, 2021
Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Human Nutrition at CV Sciences, introduces the PlusCBD Reserve Collection, a specially curated blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids that elicits feelings of calm and relief for intense support. The PlusCBD Reserve Collection features full-spectrum hemp products formulated to maintain a 10:1 or 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC for the widest blend of wellness benefits from a phytocannabinoid supplement. This single ultralow dose of THC, several orders of magnitude lower than conventional doses, has been shown to protect the brain from different insults, including inflammation, that causes cognitive deficits. This minute amount of hemp-derived THC delivers maximum benefit without impairment. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Clean Air Matters
November 5, 2021
Study shows that clean air matters for a healthy brain; Effect of low carb, high-fat diet on LDL particle size and number in adults.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Memory Retention
November 3, 2021
Patients say the darndest things!; Diet-related diseases pose a risk for covid-19; More in on Magnesium Taurate; Does my cholesterol profile put me in high risk? Should I start taking a statin?; What part of the brain contributes to memory retention? Are there supplements proven to help with this? Click HERE for part 2.