COVID-19

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Great Mushroom Controversy
February 3, 2021
Bleeding gums may be a sign you need vitamin C; NIH study identifies antibacterial properties in taurine; Before I get the covid vaccine, is it a good idea to take elderberry and extra vitamin C?; Are IV vitamin C drips now being administered in the hospitals for covid?; Is there any research about IV vitamin C being effective for C. difficile?; Is it okay for me to start taking B vitamins again if I've been cancer-free for many years?; Where do you stand on the great mushroom controversy? Should they be cooked or eaten raw? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2021
Worrisome news on the COVID front: Vaccine delays, resistant strains. Are masks and lockdowns the new normal? Weighing the Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin controversies; Oregano and Curcumin for immune support; Brewers’ Yeast as a B vitamin source; New blood pressure smartwatches—ready for prime time? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 2

Microbiome may determine COVID severity; If you’ve had COVID, should you still opt for the vaccine? Could COVID shots trigger exacerbations in patients with autoimmune conditions? China undertaking massive worldwide DNA data collection, targeting U.S.; Is exercise enough to offset effects of suboptimal diets? Vegan diet for kids comes up short in essential nutrients; Longevity of Japanese may have improved when diets augmented with more animal protein; Prioritizing food intake earlier in the day may improve metabolism. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Age-Related Muscle Degeneration
January 28, 2021
NAD can restore age-related muscle degeneration; My sister says she's getting brain fog from wearing a mask 8 hours a day. Any recommendations?; I've tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for diarrhea but it stopped working. Should I try FODMAPs? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Long Hauler’s Syndrome

Why are doctors using guilt, especially with seniors, into taking the vaccine saying they're putting others at risk if they don't?; My friend is suffering from Long Hauler's syndrome after having Covid-19 several months ago. Would she benefit from a gut check?; If I already had covid, do the antibodies protect me from any new strains?; Should I get the vaccine before or after traveling to Ecuador?; My restless legs syndrome is worse since I've been taking Bergamot. I also developed twitches in my legs. Is this a side effect? Click HERE for part 1.

An Immune Reset, Part 1
January 26, 2021
COVID-19 creates an opportunity for an immune reset. Meleni Aldridge and Rob Verkerk of the UK-based Alliance for Natural Health International share their perspectives on the pandemic: Is the UK being hit particularly hard? Are there flaws in testing procedures which may exaggerate the extent of the pandemic? Are the draconian lockdowns justified? Why have advanced Western countries proven so vulnerable? Is there a link between diet and susceptibility to bad COVID-19 outcomes? Are effective low-cost strategies being superseded by pricey, high-tech drugs? Is censorship suppressing critical evaluation of vaccine safety and effectiveness? See their comprehensive report HERE. Click HERE for part 2.

An Immune Reset, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Meleni Aldridge and Rob Verkerk of the UK-based Alliance for Natural Health International as they share their perspectives on the pandemic. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 1
January 25, 2021
The passing of Larry King: Covid-related, or the culmination of a 30+ year history of heart disease? Are Covid stats inflated—or do they underestimate the toll? New UK virus strain may not just be more transmissible, it may be more fatal; South African variant prompts worries over vaccine efficacy; Inhaling hydrogen peroxide—is it a good idea? Does stress prompt cancer recurrence? Ibuprofen and Covid—harm or benefit? Can smart watches detect high blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 2

How long will the vax confer protection? Can you pick up Covid from surfaces? If you’ve had Covid, should you still take the vaccine? Should you be checking your blood oxygen daily amidst the pandemic? Suggestions for a stubborn, painful sinus condition; Is there such a thing as too much exercise? Exercise promotes muscles to repair themselves; Fish oil and nicotinamide riboside for muscle soreness; Can a daily nap forestall dementia? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fried Food Intake
January 20, 2021
Fried food intake linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke; Government approach to obesity policies destined to fail due to lack of environmental considerations; My husband has pain in his calf sometimes when he walks at a fast pace. What can he do about this?; I have a friend who was diagnosed with having Chilblains. Is there a supplement to help with her circulation?; One of the ingredients in Xlear nasal spray is grapefruit seed extract. I'm taking atorvastatin. Will there be any interaction?; If you could choose which covid vaccine to take, would you prefer one pharmaceutical's vaccine over the others? Click HERE for part 2.