Exercise

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 2
April 18, 2022
Supplements to prep for colon surgery; Which form of Curcumin is most bioavailable? How plastic pollution can raise cholesterol, heart risk; Arginine and glutathione vs. Covid; Older men get cognitive boost from testosterone; Rebuilding myelin with N-acetylglucosamine; Water aerobics relieves low back pain; only 1 in 10 teens getting enough exercise during pandemic. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 1
April 11, 2022
Covid hits D.C. leadership; Why China’s zero-Covid policy is doomed to fail; Boosters’ inability to check Covid variants prompts exploration of new vaccine strategies; New studies highlight dangers of microplastics; Exercise effective vs. depression; FDA backs off NAC ban—for now; Can we rotate supplements to economize and reduce their daily burden? Exploring the role of nitric oxide supplements in reversing sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Allergies and Reflux
March 23, 2022
Bicycling in Arizona; Will NAC protect me from CAT scan radiation? What about contrast with MRI?; What medication should I take to wean off Prolia?; Does Hydroxyzine HCl fall into the category of sleep aids that can cause Alzheimer's?; My 7-year-old son has many allergies and reflux. What would you recommend that's not simply a band-aid? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19 Part 1
March 21, 2022
The health benefits of cycling; It’s National Nutrition Month, but medical professionals woefully lacking in nutrition training; Exercise aptitude—a lot is about the genes; Fauci’s big reveal (it’s not about Covid); Therapeutic device gives you hugs to reduce anxiety; Klonopin for sleep? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pickleball
March 16, 2022
What is your opinion of resistant starch for those following a low carb diet? Can we safely go hog wild on rice and pasta that's been cooked, chilled and reheated?; Hey Dr. Hoffman, check out pickleball as a form of exercise!; What are your thoughts on using Fosteum for osteoporosis?; Low carb diet linked to atrial fibrillation? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 2
March 7, 2022
Diet vs. colorectal cancer (it’s complicated); Solutions for brittle nails; Natural supplements for high cholesterol; Nicotinamide riboside vs. Parkinson’s disease, Over-reliance on antibiotics may fuel colorectal cancer surge among the young; What type of exercise is best to improve sleep? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 22, Part 2
January 24, 2022
Woke activists label concerns over MSG “anti-Asian xenophobia”; CBD confers protection against Covid; “Runners’ high” attributed to endocannabinoids; Goji berries vs. macular degeneration; E-cigs worsen Covid outcomes; Bureaucratic obstacles to innovative Covid prescribing; Omicron appeared in US cities’ wastewater samples—well before lockdowns imposed on travel from Africa; China ramps up rectal swab testing for Covid in advance of Winter Olympics. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Electrolytes
January 6, 2022
Should I be adding electrolytes to my water?; What do you think of GenoPalate? Is it worth it?; My daughter is planning to get pregnant and is thinking about having her silver dental fillings removed. What are the risks?; Is magnesium oxide of lesser quality/potency than the other types? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
December 31, 2021
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: How to Prevent Frailty
December 24, 2021
Protein intake may help elderly maintain independence, study says; The importance of physical activity and protein intake in preserving lean body mass.