Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 1: Erythritol
August 14, 2023
New revelations about natural sweetener erythritol—should we be concerned? Research may spell relief for “mosquito magnets”; Does fish oil increase the risk of atrial fibrillation? Will drinking Coke or Pepsi help men grow larger testicles? Allium vegetables and garlic supplements vs. stomach cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 2: Improving Stroke Recovery

Is exercise more effective than drugs or talk therapy for depression and anxiety? Improving stroke recovery; Makers of sugary cereals threaten to sue Feds over loss of “healthy” food labeling. Prescription meds don’t cut it for long-term management of sleep problems; Why cars make drivers drowsy; “Catch-up sleep” on weekends is not the solution for workday sleep deficits; Vitamin D vs. dementia; Sketchy ties with Big Pharma prompt resignation of FDA official; Asthma rescue med shortage highlights U.S. drug supply chain problems. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about Low-Dose Naltrexone, Part 1
August 8, 2023
Dr. Pamela Smith joins us to provide an update on LDN, a versatile therapy that delivers a low dose of a commonly prescribed lifesaving medication used to reverse narcotics overdoses. Dr. Smith describes how LDN reboots the immune system and tamps down inflammation, accounting for its ubiquitous applications. A myriad of conditions respond to LDN: autoimmune disorders like inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis; painful conditions like fibromyalgia, many cancers, skin disorders, and infertility, even with applications for stubborn weight gain. The latest research focuses on the role LDN might play to hasten resolution of Long Covid. Dr. Smith’s most recent book, "Max Your Immunity: How to Maximize Your Immune System When You Need It Most" is a timely look at what works to fortify resilience in the face of the pandemic, with an entire chapter devoted to LDN. More information on LDN can be found at LDN Research Trust. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 1: New Weight Loss Drugs
August 7, 2023
New weight loss drugs: “Ozempic face” is trending/Shady start-ups dish online prescriptions/Rapid weight loss may accelerate muscle loss/Rebound weight gain? Is “non-allergic rhinitis” a misnomer? Omega-3 supplements—until recently banned by NCAA—may improve athletic performance, reduce risk of concussions; Yucky sidewalk germs justify taking off shoes when going inside; Pros and cons of pacemakers. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 2: Concussions and Pain

Device reps in operating rooms incentivize excessive stent placements; Natural therapies for claudication; Aged Garlic Extract for blood pressure? Tracing heart disease risk to oral bacteria; Nattokinase vs. spike protein; Laxative dependence associated with higher risk of dementia; The role of uric acid in hypertension and insulin resistance—and nutraceuticals that can lower it; Cannabinoids and PEA for concussions and pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: A Holistic Approach to Viruses, Part 1
June 15, 2023
When the pandemic hit, David Brownstein MD was faced with a choice: close his practice as many doctors did, or continue to treat patients using techniques he had successfully pioneered over nearly three decades as an integrative family practitioner. He chose the latter, and outlines his approach in his new book, "A Holistic Approach to Viruses." Why has the pandemic hit Americans so hard? Are there dietary and lifestyle approaches that can lessen the impact of Covid? What are some of the innovative approaches Dr. Brownstein uses in his practice to support patients’ recoveries from Covid? Dr. Brownstein discusses the central role iodine plays in ameliorating respiratory infections, along with other key nutrients. He contends that a comprehensive “all-of-the-above” approach can improve disease outcomes. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Holistic Approach to Viruses, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with David Brownstein MD. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Health Freedom and the Right-To-Choose, Part 1
May 11, 2023
Gretchen DuBeau, Executive Director of the Alliance for Natural Health briefs us on some of the challenges facing the natural health movement. Among these are vaccine choice—the ability of individuals to make rational decisions about the Covid vaccines without fear of stigmatization or reprisal. The vaccines have undeniably saved lives and helped restore the US to normalcy, but some categories of individuals, such as those with autoimmune conditions, the very young, and those who’ve had previous Covid infections, may have reason to forego the vaccine. ANH supports their right to choose without discrimination. Gretchen shares other looming restrictions regulators seek against free access to natural products—familiar things like NAC, methylcobalamin, glutathione, bioidentical hormones, and homeopathic formulas—and how ANH is fighting back on behalf of consumers. Especially troubling are big-tech efforts to censor social media communications about the benefits of natural therapies. ANH is working on legislation to permit truthful claims about supplements. Wherever your right-to-choose is being threatened, ANH is there to defend your access to health modalities that work for you. Go to ANH-USA.org for action alerts! Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Health Freedom and the Right-To-Choose, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gretchen DuBeau, Executive Director of the Alliance for Natural Health. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: FDA Approves Drugs that are ‘Game-Changers’
May 10, 2023
FDA approves drugs that are 'game-changers'; Should I be concerned about my high LDL cholesterol even though I have large pattern A particles?; Study: Omega 3 fish oil supplements linked with heart rhythm disorder. Click HERE for part 2.