Dental Health

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Take Care of Your teeth!
November 24, 2017
Oral health is more important than you think. This episode of Intelligent Medicine explores the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dementia.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 21, Part 2
October 23, 2017
If you have high cholesterol and high triglycerides but have negative scans, do you need to be on a statin? A zero score on a coronary calcium scan guarantees you 15 years of trouble-free mileage; Can you exercise yourself to death? Teeth whiteners—are they safe? Are long-term disability policies worth it? Will Nexium undermine your response to the flu vaccine? Is it necessary to quit coffee after a heart attack? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Gall Bladder Disease, Part 1
September 7, 2017
It's clear from studying populations like the Navajo of the U.S. Southwest and the Bedouins of Saudi Arabia that gallstones are associated with Westernized lifestyles. When diet and exercise patterns change, and rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease increase, so too does the incidence of gall bladder disease. What are the "5 F's" that are risk factors for gallstones? How are gallstones formed? Is it true that excess dietary fat is the culprit? Does the "liver/gall bladder flush" remove stones? Can stones be dissolved without surgery? Should you buck your doctor's suggestion that you need surgery? What diet was shown in a 1968 study to confer 100% protection against gall bladder attacks? What are the 19 ways you can prevent or reverse gallstones? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 30, 2017
A new probiotic to support athletic performance? Could I be developing a tolerance to certain supplements? The dentist recommended topical fluoride for my 28-year-old daughter to prevent cavities, is this necessary? What can be done about macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What are your thoughts on titanium dental implants, anything I should worry about? Daily bone broth helped cure my severe elbow tendonitis! Along with bad bacteria, does Olive Leaf Extract also kill the beneficial bacteria in the gut? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 1, Part 2
July 3, 2017
Cavemen binged on starch, got cavities; Fossil evidence of prehistoric dentistry; Substitutes for Lipitor; Cocoa polyphenols are good for the brain, sharpen attention within minutes; Parkinson's Disease starts in the gut; Benefits of EGCG from green tea; Qi Gong delivers health dividends; Your smart phone can make you dumber. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
March 29, 2017
A remedy for irritated bladder and burning urination. What supplements would you suggest for gum health? Are N-acetylcarnosine eye drops a safe and effective treatment for cataracts? If Raynaud’s syndrome is mitigated by a vasodilator, why not prescribe Viagra? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
January 20, 2017
Taking your questions: Can adding some phytoestrogens in my diet help with vaginal dryness?...Help! I'm 58 and I've developed burning mouth syndrome.

Natural Prevention of Ear Infections AND Cavities, Part 1
December 6, 2016
Dr. Lon Jones and his wife Jerry Bozeman are the originators of Xlear nasal spray. Dr. Jones, a family physician, was inspired by the predicament of his grand-daughter who was faced with the prospect of ear tubes after a series of ear infections. Jerry, an early childhood development expert, persuaded Dr. Jones to seek out a less-invasive alternative, and his research uncovered the anti-bacterial properties of xylitol. The result was Xlear nasal spray, and the Spry Dental Defense System. What risks do chronic ear infections pose to children? Why do 90% of hyperactive kids have a history of three or more ear infections? How does xylitol work to prevent infections? What are biofilms and why do they contribute to the problem of antibiotic resistance? How does xylitol impact biofilms? What research studies support the idea that xylitol can combat respiratory infections and tooth decay? How can xylitol be administered to small children? What precautions need to be taken vis a vis animal consumption of xylitol? Can Xlear nasal spray help asthma? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Prevention of Ear Infections AND Cavities, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lon Jones and Jerry Bozeman about how their breakthrough product, xylitol, can combat respiratory infections and tooth decay. Click HERE for part 1.