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ENCORE: A New Revolutionary Technology That Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk With Precision, Part 1
May 7, 2024
Current ways of visualizing the coronary arteries with calcium scoring are limited: the presence of calcium doesn’t always determine risk; its absence doesn’t fully eliminate the possibility of soft plaque, which is actually more dangerous than stable calcium deposits. Dr. James Min is an expert on cardiovascular imaging and founder and CEO of Cleerly, a company that has developed an improved scan that can differentiate between dangerous unstable plaque, and more benign lesions. The test can be used to establish risk, and then medication and/or lifestyle modification with diet, stress reduction, exercise and supplements can be undertaken. Subsequent tests can yield a report card for how successful the preventive interventions have been. Dr. Min emphasizes that even in settings of high cholesterol the test can show minimal risk, reducing the need for cholesterol medication; conversely, people with low cholesterol may have substantial dangerous plaque. The Cleerly test promises to revolutionize our approach to cardiovascular prevention. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: A New Revolutionary Technology That Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk With Precision, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. James Min, an expert on cardiovascular imaging and founder and CEO of Cleerly, a company that has developed an improved scan that can differentiate between dangerous unstable plaque, and more benign lesions. Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Selfies and Plastic Surgery
May 2, 2024
Selfies are driving up plastic surgery; Are either glucosamine hydrochloride or potassium sulfate bad for you--especially after long-term use?; What do you think of ZipSlim for weight loss?; Despite being on a strict diet, my cholesterol is 300 and increasing. I would like to avoid statins--what do you recommend? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Varicose Veins
Use of magnesium in Crohn's disease; Study: Association of habitual alcohol intake with risk of cardiovascular disease; If one is taking vitamin C, is a collagen supplement for the skin superfluous?; Is there a good treatment for varicose veins? Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: High Blood Pressure
April 5, 2024
There are many reasons for high blood pressure. What is yours?
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Heart Disease Starts Sooner Than You Think, Part 1
April 2, 2024
Think you or your kids are too young to worry about cardiovascular disease? Think again! While most of us assume that problems like high cholesterol or blood pressure are reserved for those over the age of 60, the truth is heart disease can begin decades earlier. In fact, recent studies show that a growing number of children and young adults are already living with serious risk factors that could set them up for a future heart attack or stroke. Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and heart health expert, reveals how we can help kids, teens, and young adults prepare for healthy cardiovascular lives. He also details some new and exciting heart health research from our friends at Kyolic showing Aged Garlic Extract’s ability to effectively lower blood pressure. Click HERE for part 2.
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Heart Disease Starts Sooner Than You Think, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and heart health expert, about some new and exciting heart health research from our friends at Kyolic. Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Statin Use
March 21, 2024
Study: Scans for coronary artery plaque should determine statin use; Is there a limit to how much turmeric I can take every day? Are there any other supplements to complement it?; If your cells are damaged and they can be repaired, does that equate to better health?; My wife has been taking 5,000 IU of vitamin D for the past 2 years but her levels are still low; Where is the integrity in Covid vaccine clinical trials?; Do you still recommend Jigsaw Magnesium with SRT?; My mother is nearly 80 years old and would benefit from supplements. Any recommendations?; I read a report that zinc picolinate may cause liver damage but how do I know it's true when they didn't cite any research? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Bronchiectasis
I have spike antibody values at 1,880. Does this result warrant a booster shot?; How much more vitamin D can I take to increase my levels?; Do you think Relief Factor is worth the 3-week trial?; Could you discuss bronchiectasis and any natural treatments? I would like to avoid antibiotics. Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: More on Heart Disease Risk Factors
February 16, 2024
What is Apolipoprotein B and how does it relate to your heart disease risk factors? Plus, more on reducing your heart disease risk factors.
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