Fish Oil

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Collagen Peptides
March 11, 2020
What do you think of collagen peptides for skin? My sister-in-law swears by them!; I'm 79-years-old with a homocysteine of 8. How much folate should I take to lower it? How much is too much?; I'm 59-years-old with "degenerative changes in the digits". Is there something more I should be taking other than fish oil and curcumin? Should I refrain from strength training?; What are the benefits of taking L-glutamine with whey protein? Should I take them before or after exercise?; What medications do you prescribe, if any, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in conjunction with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?; I have severe osteoporosis and my doctor wants me to take Forteo but I'm afraid of the side effects. Is there anything else I can do?; My daughter's 28-year-old boyfriend was found to have a 2 mm polyp on his gallbladder after suffering abdominal pain and vomiting; What are your thoughts on regenerative treatments for a meniscus tear in my left knee? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 7, Part 2
March 9, 2020
Fish oil, oft-maligned by mainstream medicine and the media, makes a resounding comeback; ”B12 Deadly” says NY Times (REALLY??); Health and detox benefits of saunas; Supplements for post-pneumonia recovery; Clinical focus on black cumin seed extract; At what age can women stop getting routine annual mammograms? Prebiotics could help sleep. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Function, Fish Oil, Roundup and More
March 4, 2020
What strategies do you recommend to increase glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to restore kidney function?; Should I take glutamine and arginine before surgery? What about after surgery?; Can omega 3 fish oil be taken with Eliquis?; I've used Roundup over the last 20 years and now am having lower gut issues. How should I have this checked out? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 25, Part 2
January 27, 2020
Acid blocker medications raise risk of allergies; How to wean off PPIs; What’s erysipelas? U.S. deaths from lead exposure 10 times higher than previously thought; IV vitamin C vs. sepsis; Can fish oil supplements make men sexier? Pomegranate juice forestalls memory loss in older adults; Sunshine can keep you svelte. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus Update
January 23, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; Association of fish oil supplements and testicular function in young men; My doctor said that nicotinamide riboside has been connected to strokes. Is that right? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 14, Part 1
December 16, 2019
Which is worse: Sugar or sugar + fat? An about-face on fish oil supplements—they DO protect the heart; Researchers exonerate red meat—turns out the evidence against it is flimsy; How to counteract high LDL-P; Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Pain Treatment
December 11, 2019
Pain treatment in Integrative Medicine; Fibromyalgia and the microbiome; My doctor said taking fish oil is "like putting bacon grease in your arteries". What say you?; I'm taking Xarelto and Bystolic. Can I safely take Olive Leaf Extract with those? Click HERE for part 2.

Concussions, Omega 3’s, and Hemp Derived CBD, Part 1
December 10, 2019
Dr. Michael Lewis is an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. He's the author of "When Brains Collide: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions and Head Injuries" and he's advisor for CV Sciences. What is a concussion and what causes it? Who is at a higher risk for concussions? How is the use of omega-3 essential fatty acids in fish oil effective in treating concussions and more serious brain injuries? Dr. Lewis also discusses hemp-derived CBD oil as an additional nutritional tool to help alleviate the anxiety experienced by brain trauma victims. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Concussion Protocol Utilizing High-Dose Fish Oil, Part 1
November 21, 2019
"When Brains Collide: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions and Head Injuries," a new book by West Point graduate and retired military physician Dr. Michael Lewis, details specific evidence-based protocols for concussion recovery. Millions of head injuries occur annually sometimes causing long-term, debilitating symptoms, not just in wounded GIs, but in high school, college and professional athletes, as well as the elderly who are prone to falls. What are the symptoms of a concussion? How is it diagnosed? Why might fish oil promote recovery from head injuries? Could taking fish oil preventively limit the severity of concussions? Are there ancillary benefits to taking fish oil? Why has the military been recalcitrant about instituting fish oil as preventive therapy for combatants? Does fish oil increase the risk for brain bleeds? Could Omega 3 supplementation reduce the incidence of CTE in professional athletes? How much do you need to take? What should consumers be looking for when they read labels? What additional therapies speed recovery from head trauma? Exercise? Bio-identical hormone replacement? Additional supplements? Hyperbaric oxygen? Cannabidiol (CBD)? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Concussion Protocol Utilizing High-Dose Fish Oil, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michael Lewis, author of "When Brains Collide: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions and Head Injuries." Click HERE for part 1.