Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Eczema and Psoriasis
October 5, 2022
Save our supplements!; My dermatologist told me to moisturize my rash with Crisco! Isn't that hydrogenated?; Are there natural ways to treat eczema and psoriasis?; Can I stop taking statins or do I have to wean myself off?; Is there a natural way to treat hyperparathyroidism?; My friend just told me to stop taking vitamin D because it's toxic. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 1: New Alzheimer’s Drug
October 3, 2022
NYC Mayor Adams’ misguided campaign to make hospital meals “plant-based”; Vegan meat analogues show adverse impact on GI tract; New Alzheimer’s drug touted for accelerated approval; Congressional effort to require mandatory product labeling for supplements stalls; Study shows boosters offer little advantage over “hybrid immunity”; Why haven’t health authorities admitted missteps in Covid messaging? FDA attempt to update outdated health labels for foods; Vinegar before meals curbs blood sugar spikes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Dementia

Why calcium alone is not enough for osteoporosis; Dairy and heart disease risk—it depends on what type; Dogs can literally smell owners’ stress; The link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma; Harnessing the health benefits of cold; Folic acid vs. suicide; Vitamin D vs. dementia, autoimmune disease and premature death; Urolithin A vs. osteoarthritis; Ashwagandha for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Five Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, Part 1
September 27, 2022
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And one of the biggest contributors to this deadly condition is high blood pressure. Medically known as hypertension, high blood pressure (BP) affects nearly half of adults in the United States. Jim LaValle, a Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart Health Expert details five life-saving tips to keep our blood pressure in the healthy range. Click HERE for part 2.

Five Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, a Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart Health Expert. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 24, Part 1: The Power of Cold Exposure
September 26, 2022
The power of cold exposure to burn fat, reverse diabetes; Ozone therapy for strokes? Natural therapies for asthma; Omega 3s score vs. COPD and knee osteoarthritis; Trans-fats hike risk for gestational hypertension; Alcohol offers scant benefits vs. heart disease and even moderate intake raises harms; Vitamin C vs. gout; Intravenous omega 3s may curb stroke damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 24, Part 2: Sleep Deprivation

Uptake of new Omicron vax is disappointing; Vaccine experts criticize universal bivalent vaccine recommendation; Statins for a high calcium score? Probiotics vs. antibiotic-induced diarrhea? Unhealthy gut may fuel breast cancer spread; Unborn babies can taste in the womb; Sleep deprivation can stoke inflammation; Overweight women who take birth control pills have a 24-fold higher risk of stroke. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gut Bacteria and Cholesterol
September 21, 2022
Food company executive commits cannibalism; New face mask can diagnose respiratory viruses; Study identifies gut bacteria that regulate cholesterol; Does functional medicine offer any appreciable help in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?; What do you think of magnesium spray versus taking an oral magnesium supplement? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy, Fourth in a Series
September 16, 2022
Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 4.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy, Third in a Series
September 9, 2022
Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 3.