Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 18, Part 2: Reversing Cognitive Decline
June 20, 2022
Is there a way of reversing cataracts without surgery? Federal court holds glyphosate approval unlawful citing health risks, environmental concerns; Ear wax—is there a diet connection? Dealing with coronary calcium; Reversing cognitive decline requires individualized therapy; Chinese weaponizing Covid tracking to stifle dissent. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Preventing Congestive Heart Failure, Part 1
June 14, 2022
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is one of the most common diagnoses for those over 65. CHF is a progressive condition where the heart muscle is less able to contract and its pumping action can't keep up with the body's demands; the heart can't bring enough oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts offers a unique perspective as a medical professional who, prior to becoming a naturopathic practitioner, spent years in cardiovascular labs at hospitals. She was Chief of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island doing testing and research, and also taught and trained students for the Cardiology Lab in Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. She illustrates her experiences, past and current, and has preventive steps for this all too common cardiovascular event - including beneficial natural supplements such as aged garlic extract. Click HERE for part 2.

Preventing Congestive Heart Failure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts and former Chief of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 1: Justin Bieber’s Facial Paralysis
June 13, 2022
Mask, don’t mask/Unnecessary vax recommendations for healthy kids/about-face on COVID testing before return to US—Why Americans’ trust in the CDC is waning; Covid “bitter-enders”; Confusing Monkeypox messaging; Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis; A victory for health freedom as committee recommends against glutathione ban; Too much chocolate can be dangerous—but that’s if you fall into a vat of it at a candy factory! How can coronary artery plaque be reversed? Polyphenols slow brain shrinkage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Chocolate, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Frost, Founder of Flava Naturals. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 4, Part 2
June 6, 2022
Depression rates among kids soaring—the unsuspected role of the microbiome; Is the J&J vaccine still an option? What to do after a Covid infection; Is Metformin an anti-aging drug? Evidence emerges of hasty organ harvesting by Chinese surgeons; Height may be a predictor for certain health maladies. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: How Diet Impacts Psychiatric Conditions, Part 1
June 1, 2022
Nutritional psychiatry with Dr. Georgia Ede. Dr. Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who emphasizes diet in her treatment of mental conditions. She is a frequent contributor to Psychology Today, and we discuss her recent article there highlighting the role of nutrition in curbing the risk of severe Covid. She describes how healthy diet impacts psychiatric conditions through three main mechanisms: inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood sugar dysregulation. Ups and downs of glucose affect mood, and insulin resistance deprives brain cells of fuel. She advocates a low-carb diet, even keto, to address certain psychiatric conditions. At the very least, intermittent fasting helps the brain achieve a needed “reset”. She’s not a fan of exclusively vegan diets, and critiques the EAT-Lancet report which calls for minimizing animal protein. She discusses recent research linking food additives and diet to attention deficit disorder. Dr. Ede offers a keto course for clinicians at her informative website diagnosisdiet.com. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How Diet Impacts Psychiatric Conditions, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who emphasizes diet in her treatment of mental conditions. Click HERE for part 1.

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.