Diabetes

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 18, Part 2
March 20, 2017
N-Acetylcysteine benefits for Parkinson's Disease; 80-year-old Amazon tribesmen have healthier arteries than average 50-year-old Americans--What are their diet secrets? Statins prompt 1/3 to 1/2 higher risk of diabetes in older women; More than 1/2 of college football players have suboptimal vitamin D, placing them at higher risk of muscle injuries; Is Neal Barnard right in asserting that carbs are a preferred fuel of mitochondria, and that high-fat diets invariably lead to weight gain and diabetes? Is there anything that can be done for small red blood cells? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 15, 2017
Another remedy for painful leg cramps! Why the Biggest Loser is having trouble keeping it off. The role of resistant starch in colon health and blood sugar control—how it works. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 8, 2017
Therapies to help limit or even reverse the progression of osteoporosis. Can I take oral progesterone to help with insomnia a couple of times a week? I was diagnosed with prediabetes 10 years ago and want to prevent diabetes—what should I do? I take folate for high homocysteine levels but won’t that increase my risk for cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 24, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles these listener questions: What is your take on shirataki noodles -- no carbs or calories! Are they okay for prediabetics? What do you think of New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady's diet?

Natural Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome, Part 1
February 16, 2017
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of factors that raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Jim LaValle, author of "Cracking the Metabolic Code," discusses why it's so prevalent. What are the biggest lifestyle factors that contribute to this condition? What about the role of stress, proper sleep, and environment? What is the real underlying risk for people that have metabolic syndrome? What are the right steps to take regarding diet and exercise? Which are the most valuable supplements for treating people at risk for developing Metabolic Syndrome? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 4, 2017
Fish oil and surgery: risks and benefits. I have leg pain, cramps and migraine, would it help to increase my dopamine? Should CoQ10 or ubiquinol be taken away from a statin? How does leptin and leptin resistance relate to insulin levels? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 17, Part 1
December 19, 2016
New study dispels myth that Santa only visits children who are nice; Why high-protein diets sometimes fail; Yoga helps pre-hypertension; A non-insulin dependent diabetic complains that he now needs insulin; What's the difference between Superbeets and Heart Greens? Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for immune support, cardiovascular prevention. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Diabetes Prevention and Reversal, Part 1
December 13, 2016
The Diabetes Reversal Solution is an on-line program by today’s guest, Dr. Michael Murray. What’s wrong with our current medical treatment model for diabetes and pre-diabetes? Is pre-diabetes even a real disorder? How can you tell if you’re on a blood sugar roller coaster? Why isn’t it more commonly acknowledged that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed without medication? What tests are used to determine if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes? What’s the surprising role environmental pollution plays in promoting diabetes? What key vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals help in the reversal of diabetes? How do various diets compare in effectiveness? What new findings cast doubt on high-protein diets for blood sugar regulation? Why are artificial sweeteners a trap? What type of exercise is best for diabetes? Click HERE for part 2. And click HERE for Dr. Hoffman's companion article, "Is diagnosing “pre-diabetes” medical overkill?"

Diabetes Prevention and Reversal, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Murray, creator of the Diabetes Reversal Solution, an online program. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 7, 2016
How can a diabetic with impaired kidney function follow a low-carb, high-protein diet without further damaging kidneys? Why do I wake up hungry after an hour of sleep? I found out my well water is high in arsenic, is it safe to bathe in it? Click HERE for part 1.