Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Continuing COVID-19 Coverage
August 5, 2020
Ongoing issues in COVID-19; How we're thriving in the time of COVID; How does benfotiamine compare with chromium, alpha-lipoic acid, or biotin for insulin resistance?; The more I read and listen, the more confused I get about what to eat! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Plane Travel During COVID-19

Would exposing ourselves just a little bit to the virus help prime our immunity against it?; I have a Mexico trip planned in November and I'm wondering your feelings on plane travel during COVID-19? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 1
August 3, 2020
Three little-publicized good news stories about Covid-19; Crestor’s impact on lipid panel results; Numbness and whiteness of fingertips—what could it mean? Using UV light plus riboflavin for purification of SARS-Cov-2 contaminated blood. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 2

World’s most influential medical leaders still receive enormous sums from BigPharma; Can too much Vitamin D cause cardiac arrhythmias? A caller who shed 65 pounds with the Mediterranean diet plus Time-Restricted Feeding; 24-year study of 90,000 individuals shows Extra Virgin olive oil curbs cardiovascular disease; Surveys reveal increasing numbers of Americans suffer anxiety and depression, and psych med prescriptions are soaring during pandemic shutdown; Alzheimer’s gene found to heighten susceptibility to adverse Covid-19 outcomes; Higher glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) predicts severity of coronavirus infection; Aged Garlic Extract—how much to take for cardiovascular prevention? Making physical activity a priority for kids during pandemic lockdown. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Baseball!
July 29, 2020
Baseball in the time of COVID; Study: Low vitamin D levels found in those diagnosed with coronavirus; Federal Nutrition Advisory Group's statement on American's fitness; Media bias concerning coronavirus; Copper's impact on microbes. Useful in coronavirus? Click HERE for part 2.

Exciting New Research on Cardiovascular Health, Part 1
July 28, 2020
Jim LaValle, a Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart Health Expert, details three recent peer-reviewed research studies and articles from Wakunaga of America, makers of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract supplements for Heart Health. These studies point to solid health benefits of aged garlic extract for lowering cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension which are also listed as underlying conditions for many recent health concerns. Click HERE for part 2.

Exciting New Research on Cardiovascular Health, Part 2

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

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 1
July 27, 2020
Urgent call to action: Coalition of health advocacy groups urge government action to curb pandemic of nutrition-associated disease; Why did the US get hit so hard with coronavirus? Risk of severe COVID-19 linked to elevated hemoglobin A1c, even without overt diabetes; Those cloth face masks need at least two layers; Acne—could it be diet-related? Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prevention? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 2

Just 3 months of Omega-3 rich fish improve cognition, behavior in 8-9 yr olds; CoQ10 for kidney protection in diabetes; Natural treatment for collagenous colitis; Potent capsaicin pain patch approved by FDA; New Rxs for coronavirus; Can diet improve fertility? Remarkable reversals of pain with NT Factor; Pickled capers show heart, brain benefits; How high blood sugar thwarts exercise gains; Peering into red LED lights for just 3 minutes a day sharpens eyesight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet and US National Security
July 22, 2020
Study: Poor diets threaten US national security; Since the thymus gland shrinks as we get older, what nutritional supplements can we take to boost T-cells?; My wife is to undergo surgery next week. Can I demand intravenous vitamin C for her? I'd pay out of pocket if needed; I take a naringin supplement. Is it safe to take with Lipitor? Click HERE for part 2.