COVID-19

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Long Hauler’s Phenomenon
October 21, 2020
The current pandemic and long hauler's phenomenon from Covid-19; Did the hydroxychloroquine that President Trump took months ago aid in his recent recovery from Covid-19?; Is it necessary to take calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K together? What sources of calcium do you recommend?; I'm 78 and have chronic atrial fibrillation. What do you think of Wenxin Keli for afib? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Scuba Diving

I'm planning a scuba diving trip in November. Do you think they do enough to clean the regulators that go into your mouth?; I found out my 22-year-old son has Left Bundle Branch Block. What causes it and what can he do about it?; What are your thoughts on Pycnogenol and Centella Asiatica for treating atrial calcification?; Shouldn't we be concerned about any squalene that may be used in a Covid-19 vaccine? Couldn't it cause injury?; Could the numbers in my EBT scan be results of scarring from a previous surgery to repair Myxoma? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2020
Outbreak in Canadian spin studio infects over 70 cyclists; What’s YOUR exercise work-around? Offering a second opinion on osteoporosis—is it too late for supplements to help? Is plane travel too risky during the pandemic? Acupuncture relieves surgery pain, reduces need for addictive opiates; Metformin recall widens; Two apples a day could keep the cardiologist away; CPAP for sleep apnea. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2

Supplements for heart failure; Let’s talk about vitamin D; Dietary flavonoids vs. depression; Carb-laden diet may worsen insomnia; Exercise vs. cancer—timing may matter; Hydroxychloroquine shows benefits when used early; Remdesivir fails to help sickest patients; Vitamin D vs. breast cancer in African-American women; Vitamin B3 for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Great Barrington Declaration
October 14, 2020
The Great Barrington Declaration -- no more lockdowns!; I've been treated unsuccessfully for SIBO. I think it's a motility issue. How do I address that?; My husband has metastatic prostate cancer. What is your opinion of antineoplaston therapy offered at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10, Part 1
October 12, 2020
Lipoic acid supplements shown to support weight loss; Low Immunoglobulin A—how to raise it? Can Crohn’s Disease be cured naturally? Low T3 despite thyroid medication—is natural thyroid the answer? Can your HDL cholesterol be too high? Abnormal liver function tests predict worse COVID-19 outcomes; “Black for Health”—the next big thing? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10, Part 2

Vagal nerve stimulation for atrial fibrillation? World Health Organization calls for avoidance of “non-essential” dental procedures amid pandemic—dentists push back; “Stop all supplements” before surgery—NOT! Is high-dose biotin a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s? Dietary flavonoids shown to fend off dementia; Can a blood test reveal the status of your immune system? Russia and China claim COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs—are they ready for primetime? Mexico state bans sale of sugary drinks and junk food to children in effort to curtail skyrocketing obesity rates. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: “Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too.”
October 8, 2020
WSJ Op-Ed - "Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too."; Health professionals advise against another lockdown; My 77-year-old father is having trouble keeping weight on. Could parasites be the culprit?; What nutritional therapies are there for the treatment of schizophrenia? Click HERE for part 2.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 1
October 6, 2020
Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International, weighs in on COVID-19 lockdowns. The U.K. is considering reinstating restrictions as a “Second Wave” looms; Dr. Verkerk is concerned that faulty case definitions and false-positive test results are unnecessarily spooking policymakers. He explains how widespread screening for COVID-19 could yield misleading risk estimates. Dr. Verkerk explains the controversy over “herd immunity”, and how a narrow traditional view might lead us to overestimate the degree of background immunity needed to slow a pandemic. What lessons does the Swedish experience with COVID-19 offer us? Why vaccine transparency will be essential to assuage substantial public resistance to a novel shot. Click HERE for part 2.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International. Click HERE for part 1.