Diabetes

ENCORE: The Pervasive Harmful Effects of Sugar, Part 2
August 30, 2022
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Goran, professor of pediatrics at the USC Keck School of Medicine. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 2: Toxic Toilet Tissue
August 22, 2022
Assuaging a caller’s concerns over effects of dietary nitrate supplements on tooth enamel; Erasing keloid scars; Titanium dioxide in supplements; Toxic toilet tissue; A rare case of non-sexual transmission of Monkeypox; DHA improves focus in teens; Sulforaphane yields cognitive benefits for seniors; 75-year-old vaccine shields diabetics from Covid; Echinacea declined in popularity during pandemic—but evinces significant protection vs. SARS-Cov2. Food stamps (aka SNAP) found to foster junk food consumption, obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Oatmeal
August 10, 2022
Paleo diet may increase risk of cardiovascular disease?; With its relatively low glycemic index and its nutritional value, oatmeal should not be a concern for prediabetics or diabetics. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet or exercise for weight loss?
July 20, 2022
Diet or exercise for weight loss?; Zinc found to be beneficial for blood sugar control; I was having itchy varicose veins and started taking Nattokinase. Now the itching is gone and my hemorrhoids improved too; Could you recommend any non-dairy smoothie recipes -- possible to replace a meal? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Gluten-Free Diet and Type 1 Diabetes
July 1, 2022
Effects of a gluten-free diet in patients with type 1 diabetes and asymptomatic celiac disease; During stress, some prebiotics order up B vitamins from the microbiome.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: What Causes Constipation?
June 15, 2022
The impact of artificial sweeteners on type 2 diabetes; Can you discuss what causes constipation and any natural treatments?; Is red light therapy beneficial for skin or is it just hype? Click HERE for part 2.

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Chocolate, Part 1
June 9, 2022
The flavanols in chocolate have been shown to improve heart health, promote brain function and healthy blood sugar levels, and support full-body performance. But even popular dark chocolate brands may not deliver; it’s all about bean selection and proper processing. Alan Frost, Founder of Flava Naturals, details performance chocolate products that deliver 500-900mg of cocoa flavanols, with calorie counts as low as 35 per serving. That’s 5 to 9 times the cocoa flavanols of an average dark chocolate bar. The secret is starting with some of the highest flavanol cocoa beans globally and processing them naturally and at lower temperatures to preserve the flavanols. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 28, Part 1
May 30, 2022
Covid cases soar, but hospitalizations and deaths down, as world grows tired of Covid restrictions; Vaccination does not prevent Long Covid; “Asymptomatic spread” fears were overblown; Knee arthritis more common in diabetes; Why high cholesterol doesn’t always necessitate statins; Aspirin of little value in all but patients with the most serious arterial blockage; Does a wrist fracture signal the need for osteoporosis meds? EBT coronary calcium scan to delineate heart risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Leg Cramps
May 26, 2022
I drink tea in the morning but by the third cup, I am vomiting it back up. What gives?; I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. Can I take NTFactor?; I have a coronary calcium score that increased in the last five years. Do I need to increase Lipitor?; My husband gets terrible leg cramps. What can he do for this?; Do doctors routinely order Hemoglobin A1c or do I have to ask my doctor for the test?; I've been taking SAM-e for years and my doctor told me to stop with no explanation. Your thoughts?; I'm having long-haul covid symptoms. Can I be helped by Functional Medicine? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 1
May 9, 2022
Action Alert: Stop Congress from restricting access to supplements of our choice! Torn knee meniscus—pros and cons of arthroscopic surgery; What’s for breakfast—Tropicana rolls out new cereal that swaps milk for OJ; New study challenges dogma that whole grains have lower glycemic impact than white flours; NSAID pain relievers can lead to kidney damage when combined with common blood pressure meds; New triple action pain relief alternative. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.