Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 29, Part 1
March 2, 2020
Coronavirus threatens international pandemic: The good, the bad and the uncertain; Is it man-made? Should you worry? Who’s at risk? Will it abate? Computer-modeling of simple handwashing shows it could stem the tide of infections; Protocol for removing plaque from the carotid arteries; Healthy lifestyle adds disease-free years to men and women. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 29, Part 2

Leading presidential candidates are all 70 plus—are they fit for Presidency? What critical information is missing from Bernie Sanders‘ health disclosure? Caller with polyps asks for advice on preventing colon cancer; Is too much B12 bad for you? Protocol for reversing Barrett’s esophagus; Keto diet vs. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Lavender products might induce premature breast development in young girls and boys; Work stress prompts back pain; Mom’s Vitamin D deficiency hikes kids’ risk for ADHD; Mushroom compound protects against pregnancy hypertension. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 1
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Should you be worried? Health authorities botch containment efforts; Will it spread to the West? Are Third World countries at high risk? IV vitamin C vs. Coronavirus trials underway; This year’s flu shot gets a report card; GI fungal infections; Early life exposure to household cleaners sets stage for childhood asthma; Sauna heat reverses insulin resistance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 2

Chile becomes a model for how governments can push back against industry purveyors of obesogenic foods and beverages; Supplements for diabetes/insulin resistance—but don’t forget diet! Major medical journal acknowledges Alzheimer’s is a sugar disease; Hearty breakfasts may be key to fat-burning, weight control; Study reveals majority of asymptomatic adults have abnormal knee MRIs; Popular antibacterial agent in toothpastes undermines bone density; Magnesium vs. cardiac arrhythmias. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 15, Part 2
February 17, 2020
Bayer takes a huge $ hit over Round Up lawsuits after Monsanto acquisition; Glyphosate—even if it doesn’t give you cancer, could it undermine your health? Is Lumbrokinase an effective blood thinner for atrial fibrillation? A caller snuggled with her pet pooch—and developed a rare blood-borne infection; Diabetic alert dogs—hope or hype? Air pollution exposure in early life may impair brain development; Particles in urban air may trigger heart attacks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Laxative Dependency
February 5, 2020
I just had a heart bypass operation and my cardiologist wants me to take a PCSK9 LDL inhibitor. Can't I just take more Crestor instead?; Study: Mitochondria found independently living in blood plasma; Do you have any advice for someone with laxative dependency to help restore normal bowel function?; Headline: "Most dietary supplements don't do anything. Why do we spend $35 billion a year on them?" Click HERE for part 1.

Tips to Keep your Heart Strong, Part 1
February 4, 2020
Just in time for February Heart Health Month, heart health expert Jay Levy offers some life-saving tips to keep our hearts strong. He details his top five "life hacks" to achieve and maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Click HERE for part 2.

Tips to Keep your Heart Strong, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with heart health expert, Jay Levy. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Vegan Cheese
January 31, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on this listener question: What is your opinion of vegan cheese? Would a vegan cheese that contains coconut oil and potato starch be okay to use in my diet?; Plus, how we determine your ideal weight; Is leaky gut a cardiovascular risk factor?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus Update
January 23, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; Association of fish oil supplements and testicular function in young men; My doctor said that nicotinamide riboside has been connected to strokes. Is that right? Click HERE for part 2.