Coronavirus

The Relevance of Diet to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 1
April 8, 2020
Nina Teicholz, author of "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet," is a tireless advocate for reform of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Nina argues for the relevance of diet to the current COVID-19 pandemic: Patients with diet-related degenerative diseases are more susceptible to adverse outcomes when infected with the Coronavirus. By some estimates, a mere 12% of adult Americans are “metabolically fit”—free, not just of overt diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and heart disease, but also without vestiges of insulin resistance, often manifesting as overweight, inflammation and suboptimal cardiopulmonary efficiency. Hence, it behooves us more than ever to get national dietary recommendations right. But the current process is fraught with bias, conflict of interest, and shoddy science. Nina shares her initiative to bring scientific rigor to the DGA via www.nutritioncoalition.us. More on her and her book can be found at www.NinaTeicholz.com. Click HERE for part 2.

The Relevance of Diet to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nina Teicholz, author of "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet." Click HERE for part 1.

Supplements to Support Mood and Relaxation During This Crisis, Part 1
April 7, 2020
With all the stress associated with our current health crisis, and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, many of us may wish to minimize occasional negative feelings when they occur. Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods, details some supplements that help support a healthy reaction to temporary environmental psychological stress: melatonin, SAMe, and magnesium, each with a different mode of action that could help you cope with temporary stressful situations. Click HERE for part 2.

Supplements to Support Mood and Relaxation During This Crisis, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show COVID-19 Coverage, Part 2
April 6, 2020
Resveratrol vs. MERS-Cov; Is elderberry compatible with Eloquis? Can fear and depression suppress your immunity? If you tested positive for the flu this winter, could you also have had Coronavirus? What’s the path out of total lockdown? Should you keep your routine dental checkup appointment during the pandemic? The allergy connection to Coronavirus. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

COVID-19 Special: The Unprecedented Challenges our Front Line Healthcare Professionals are Experiencing, Part 1
April 5, 2020
A Stanford University MD who helps doctors deal with stress weighs in on the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Greg Hammer is author of "GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals." What unprecedented challenges are frontline health professionals experiencing amid the current crisis? But weren’t they already poised for burnout even before COVID-19 arrived? How does stress undermine our health during the current lockdown? What lessons can we apply from "GAIN Without Pain" to cultivate resilience during the enforced lockdown? As a pediatric intensive care physician, Dr. Hammer offers advice on how to keep kids calm during the quarantine. Click HERE for part 2.

COVID-19 Special: The Unprecedented Challenges our Front Line Healthcare Professionals are Experiencing, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer, author of "GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Immunity
April 3, 2020
Improve your immune system with diet and lifestyle changes.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Continuing Coronavirus Coverage
April 1, 2020
Coronavirus update; Should I wear a mask all the time while outside?; Is the virus airborne? Will I catch it on the golf course?; The coronavirus is said to stay on cardboard for 24 hours. How should we handle opening the mail and packages?; My husband has been putting the mail in the freezer. Is there any evidence that this can kill the virus? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Continuing Coronavirus Coverage

Pollen exposure weakens innate defense against respiratory viruses; How much IV vitamin C should a hospitalized patient get?; How effective is IV vitamin C and antioxidants? Should folks who are healthy take it preventively?; I'm 71 and my doctor put me on cefdinir for my nasal congestion and symptoms. Now I'm having shortness of breath--any advice?; I'm concerned about the social unrest that may ensue from keeping young people cooped up inside due to the virus. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.