Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Brain Tumor
October 30, 2019
I had a heart attack two years ago. Would nitric oxide be beneficial for me?; Thanks for the article on the dangers of very low cholesterol. Now, what do you consider too low?; Is there a natural way to get rid of a benign brain tumor? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 1
October 28, 2019
The looming disaster of a broken medical system: burnout rampant among medical professionals and toll of waste approaches 1 trillion dollars; Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine gets high marks in landmark study; A caller’s wife faces a choice over treatment for osteoporosis; You’ve heard of the smart toilet—now they’re developing a smart bra; CBD for heart disease/for Parkinson’s; New study confirms low magnesium predicts heart risk; Depression—it’s an inflammatory disorder; Hospitals push new, more expensive 3D mammograms, despite scant evidence of superiority. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypoglycemia
October 25, 2019
Severe hypoglycemia indicates cardiovascular, cognitive danger -- who is at risk?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 16, 2019
I have abnormal results on endoscopy of my esophagus and stomach. Will taking NAD cause cancer?; Thank you for your modalities on autoimmunity!; I eat a big breakfast but I still want more even though my stomach is full. What gives?; What are your thoughts about the 24-hour iodine test on skin? Is it valid or out of date?; How do I go about finding a family doctor who takes a proactive approach to healthcare? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 12, Part 1
October 14, 2019
A small glass of juice or soda daily boosts cancer risks—REALLY? BigPharma stocks lead stock market to record high—yet studies show that more than half of pricey new drugs provide scant benefits; Advice for a listener with a newly-discovered high coronary calcium score; Eating more cholesterol might help repair brain lesions in MS. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heart Palpitations
October 9, 2019
I have a heterozygous PCSK9 mutation. Do you have any thoughts on the new PCSK9 inhibitors?; I get heart palpitations after I eat. My doctor told me to ignore it, but why does it happen after I eat?; My PSA went up to a 3.9 from 2.7 and I'm reluctant to have a biopsy. Are there any non-invasive tests that could give me a sense of how serious this is?; I have fungus infection in several toes and have tried everything for it. I've decided to take terbinafine but this can be hard on the liver. Are there any supplements to take to mitigate the dangers?; Do you agree with Beth Shirley from your recent podcast that arginine is not helpful for nitric oxide production? And what exactly is in Viagra that makes it so effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Calcium
October 2, 2019
What is the latest on taking all that calcium? Is it still bad for arteries?; What are your thoughts about L-serine. Is it all it's cracked up to be?; My creatine kinase (CK) is always above 400 even though I stopped taking my cholesterol medication for 2 months. Why? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypothyroidism

Is it necessary to take the cofactors of calcium at the same time as taking calcium?; Can I take NT Factor if I had breast cancer and my tumor was estrogen receptive? It contains soy.; I had cardiac ablation less than a week ago and feel wiped out. What supplements would you recommend to help me get back in the game?; I've just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I don't want to take any medications because I feel great and don't want to mess with my health. Your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health, Part 1
September 24, 2019
Beth Shirley, RPh CCN, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, details the numerous health benefits of nitric oxide supplementation. Blood pressure, cognitive health, neuropathy, female and male sexual health are all impacted by nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a vital signaling molecule for our cardiovascular health. It helps to reduce blood pressure and increase oxygen in the blood. It acts as a messenger molecule, telling blood vessels to widen or dilate, and contract or relax. With enough nitric oxide blood vessels can relax and widen allowing blood to flow from and to the heart. We all make nitric oxide in our bodies but, as we age, it starts to diminish. This causes blood vessels to become less elastic which can reduce the flow of oxygenated blood to vital organs. The good news is that this reduction in NO can be reversed through diet, lifestyle or supplementation. Click HERE for part 2.

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Beth Shirley, RPh CCN, about the benefits of nitric oxide supplementation for cardiovascular health. Click HERE for part 1.