Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 2
March 8, 2021
Neanderthals unfairly dissed after new findings prove they were capable of language and speech; Stone Agers' brains were bigger than ours; The B vitamin that might forestall COVID-19 cytokine storm; Beets vs. hypertension; Do isolated bouts of “white coat” hypertension necessitate meds? Can low white blood cell counts after chemo be restored? High glycemic index diets conclusively linked to heart risk; Despite many new drug approvals, breakthrough cancer drugs confer minimal survival benefits; Vitamin D found to reduce metastatic cancer, prevent deaths; Amid lockdown, populace deprived of health benefits of “forest bathing." Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Low Cholesterol
March 5, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I heard a caller on a health radio show say he's taking Repatha to lower his cholesterol and his LDL is now 19. The radio host, who is a cardiologist, said, "that's great!". Isn't cholesterol this abnormally low dangerous?"

Oral and Respiratory Hygiene for the Prevention of Viral Infections, Part 1
March 2, 2021
While the nose is where 90% of infections enter the body...the mouth is the number two spot where infection enters. There is a correlation between oral care and systemic health. Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, and even Covid...all are higher in people that have poor oral hygiene. Nathan Jones, CEO and Founder of Xlear, Inc., the xylitol-product-based company, explains the reason for this is that poor oral hygiene leads to inflammation and, when the mouth is inflamed, more bacteria and viruses pass through the tissue and get into the bloodstream. Studies show that xylitol blocks both bacterial and viral adhesion. For 50 yrs we have known that xylitol prevents tooth decay but now on top of that, we understand how it also helps with our current health crisis. BREAKING NEWS: Government of Dominican Republic authorizes new study of Xlear for prevention of viral infections; Research demonstrates periodontal disease dramatically increases risk of serious Covid outcomes; Major journal calls for research on virucidal strategies for nasal passages; Capsaicin from chili eases sinus symptoms; How respiratory hygiene can counteract inhaled subway air contaminants; Obstacles to communicating truthful, practical science-based health information. Click HERE for part 2.

Oral and Respiratory Hygiene for the Prevention of Viral Infections, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nathan Jones, CEO and Founder of Xlear, Inc., the xylitol-product-based company that provides a revolutionary all-natural approach to upper respiratory and oral health. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 1
March 1, 2021
“Pandemic porn” seeks to stoke fear, prolong lockdowns; Do vaccines hinder Covid variants? High LDL—does it really matter? Covid isolation linked to increased domestic violence; Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy’s multimillion-dollar windfalls; When maskless woman confronted in store, she improvised with her thong; Controversy over forced Covid rectal swabs for US diplomats in China; Two-thirds of Covid hospitalizations attributable to conditions avoidable with healthy lifestyle. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 2

Are statin side effects imaginary? Gum disease sets stage for Covid complications and death; Do multivitamins do any good? 14-pound weight gain during Covid lockdown prompted this man’s GERD; Does a calcium score of 1000 necessitate cholesterol medication? Prediabetes hikes odds of brain decline; Hit piece claims supplements offer no Covid benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: mRNA Vaccines
February 25, 2021
Another centenarian beats covid-19!; Many are worried about the Pfizer mRNA vaccines. Would you recommend Johnson & Johnson's instead?; What about Edward Jenner's vaccine methodology? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Part 1
February 22, 2021
Top epidemiologist predicts spring resolution of pandemic; Good news about vaccines: High effectiveness, one shot may confer protection, and they don’t need special refrigeration; If the Covid vaccine makes you sick, can you still sue? Wisconsin congressman introduces vitamin D resolution; Remote learning is causing our kids to grow fat; Young Florida women disguise themselves as grannies to score shots reserved for seniors; Treating alopecia areata. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Part 2

Calling on the Biden administration to declare “a food and nutrition war” to combat preventable diseases; Bill Gates pushes initiative to replace beef with vegan meat substitutes; Should we criminalize those who spread vaccine “misinformation”? Lockdown not all bad when it comes to reinvigorating family cohesion; Is the vaccine safe for those with autoimmune hepatitis? Meds for high blood pressure—or try natural alternatives first? Counterfeit N95 masks seized. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A Miracle Drink
February 18, 2021
Ash Wednesday in the time of covid; Jury duty in the time of covid; How do our circadian rhythms impact our health?; You gave me a recipe for a miracle drink and now I can't find it - help! Click HERE for part 2.