Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is caffeine actually good for you?
March 30, 2022
Fullscript is having a Spring Sale!; Is caffeine actually good for you?; Evolving nutritional advice: Eggs are good for us but alcohol is bad; What supplements can I take to reduce inflammation while taking blood-thinning drugs?; Can CBD oil help with nerve pain?; How can one heal the ileocecal valve? Is it a food sensitivity/gut issue?; I have zero plaque per my EBT heart scan but my doctor still wants me on a statin! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep Apnea

Is arnica gel helpful for bone fracture pain?; Can sleep apnea contribute to a 25% heart ejection fraction in someone with atrial fibrillation?; Some supplements are available in both gel/oil and capsules. Which is more bioavailable?; What is the optimal dose of selenium in a supplement for people in their 60s?; I have a ganglion cyst on my hand and a couple on my wrists. What can I do about them?; What natural remedies can I take for polymyalgia rheumatica ("muscle arthritis")? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 26, Part 1
March 28, 2022
Daylight Savings Time—Boon or bane? Is booster protection waning? NYC Mayor Adams creates vaccine mandate carve-out for athletes, Broadway stars—but not for ordinary New Yorkers. Airline execs call for lifting of mask requirement on planes; Treating ocular migraines; Eggs vs. metabolic syndrome; Alcohol—good or bad for you? Cruciferous vegetables vs. Covid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 26, Part 2

Will newer vaccines be better tolerated by those with autoimmune disorders? Vegetable sources of Omega 3 reduce heart risk; The type of fats kids consume impacts their asthma severity; Natural support for prostatitis; Are there alternatives to meds for atrial fibrillation? Cranberry extract improves circulation; Study confirms almonds smooth out wrinkles; Artificial sweeteners associated with heightened cancer risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19 Part 2
March 21, 2022
Natural treatment for spring allergies; Light exposure while sleeping undermines metabolism; Cocoa flavanols score vs. heart disease; Keto diet improves MS symptoms; Phthalates in medications increase cancer risk; Treating excessive sweating; Is Fosamax necessary for mild osteopenia? US drug deaths since pandemic surpass 100,000. Click HERE for part 1. 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 12, Part 1
March 14, 2022
Covid cases plummet in West—while lockdown nations like China with Covid-zero policies experience surges; Authorities pressed for flu vax—but this year’s batch acknowledged by CDC to be minimally effective; Mayhem: Fentanyl-laced cocaine, pricey champagne spiked with MDMA, and lavender aromatherapy transmitting rare deadly bacteria; Is milk protein a no-no for MS? Can itchy skin be an aftermath of Covid infection? Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 2

The mystery of near-zero Alzheimer’s in Amazon tribes; Lead exposure may have shrunk IQs of half of Americans. What is glyphosate, and why avoid it? Pre- vs. Pro- vs. Post-biotics; CBD—is it good for shoulder pain? Study reveals attendance in pre-K ups likelihood of behavioral problems; Mindfulness training in expectant moms relieves stress—for offspring! Ubiquitous plant polyphenol halts SARSCoV-2 in it tracks; Eat less to age less. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A new vaccine for Covid?
March 9, 2022
A new vaccine for covid?; Test-to-treat Covid plan—is it practical?; Targeting the endothelial glycocalyx with Arterosil; I have mild heterogenous plaque in my right carotid artery and I'm 78. Any comments?; A recent Israeli study showed vaccinated made up to 80% of hospitalized cases. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 1
March 7, 2022
A post-mortem on the pandemic: Vaccine protection wanes, natural immunity is durable, why minimally vaxxed 3rd worlders weathered Omicron better than Western peers, shots deliver sketchy benefits in young kids, cloth masks allow 90% of viral particles through, party-line vote in Senate on ending the Covid emergency, mandates withdrawn worldwide, nature afforded mental health respite during lockdown, SOTU unveils impractical test-to-treat Covid strategy; Supplements for arthritis; Which magnesium is best for sleep? Vitamin D2 vs. D3—new study sheds light on different impacts on immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.