Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Regaining Taste and Smell After Covid
May 10, 2023
What are the expectations from unproven cancer medications?; Who were some of the nutritionists that influenced you early in your medical career?; I'm taking lots of magnesium for cramps in my feet and calves and it's not working. Is there something else I should take?; Why doesn't the FDA like natural thyroid medications? I've been greatly helped by Naturethroid for years; My pregnant daughter took her glucose tolerance test and her result is a low 64. Is this anything to be concerned about?; Any tips for regaining taste and smell after covid? Any supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 6, Part 1: Will your next doctor be a robot?
May 8, 2023
The reason vitamin D trials sometimes come up short; Pros and cons of “blood flow restriction training”; Can supplements help reduce dependency on asthma meds? UK health officials urge statins for all adults after heart attacks and strokes surge during Covid; New JAMA study highlights myocarditis risk for young male vaccine recipients; Health administrators salaries soar as physician earnings stagnate; AI-assisted computers ace medical licensing exam—will your next doctor be a robot? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 29, Part 1: Fixes for Excessive Flatulence
May 1, 2023
A milestone as American Academy of Pediatrics advocates gastric bypass surgery, weight loss drugs for children; Teaching kids gardening in school combats obesity-related problems; Blood levels of Omega 3s predict likelihood of cognitive decline; Good hydration linked to healthy aging; New app gives you health feedback—from your toilet; Doctors give diverging opinions on whether to take a statin—what to do? Fixes for excessive flatulence; Do allergy shots work? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 29, Part 2: Artificial Sweeteners Hike Cardio Risk

A listener challenges Dr. Hoffman for giving airtime to vaccine skeptics (as the Covid narrative unravels); Prominent vaccine scientist calls for suspension of booster mandate for healthy young; Does “Arterosil” protect against atherosclerosis? New study proves protection of healthy diet vs. Covid; Newly-passed Omnibus bill to restrict off-label prescribing of meds; Chronic steroid use—even from inhalers—has negative brain impacts; Artificial sweeteners hike cardio risk; Keto diet reduces seizure frequency; Vitamin D use protects against melanoma; Stress accelerates brain aging—meditation may counteract it. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: How to Create a Kitchen Pharmacy, Part 1
April 27, 2023
The pandemic has prompted an intense focus on immunity. Today’s guest, Marie Ruggles, focuses on natural support for resilience with her book "Optimize Your Immune System." She is a Columbia-trained Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutritionist. Her goal is to empower consumers with simple economical tips on how to create a kitchen pharmacy. What are the 3 phases of immunity? What foods are immune superfoods? What foods are immunosuppressive? What herbs are beneficial? What are the basic supplements to bolster immunity? She maintains a list of actionable resources at her website MarieRuggles.com. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Create a Kitchen Pharmacy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutritionist Marie Ruggles, author of "Optimize Your Immune System." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaginal Atrophy
April 20, 2023
A possible solution for menopause/post-menopause vaginal atrophy; Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage; My doctor has me on three different blood pressure meds making me very tired every afternoon. Any suggestions?; Wearable device heart rate zones. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: In the Grips of “Twin Pandemics,” Part 1
April 11, 2023
Covid-19 may finally be receding, but we remain in the grips of “twin pandemics”, according to today’s guest, Dr. Ross Arena, professor of physiology and developer of the HL-PIVOT program. Far exceeding the death toll from Covid-19 are avoidable deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These are largely attributable to physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle—now a worldwide crisis. Lack of physical fitness has been demonstrated to be a crucial determinant of the severity of Covid-19 infections—and the likelihood of dying. The current pandemic is thus a call-to-action to increase resilience through healthy lifestyle promotion—that’s HL-PIVOT’s mission. Dr. Arena discusses how health inequities have only been exacerbated by Covid-19; he emphasizes that we must go from a reactionary healthcare system to one more grounded in prevention. He says exercise doesn’t have to be heroic; dividends accrue if you just sit less and move more—any movement is beneficial. He discusses how he and his family have remained active during lockdown. Exercise also delivers benefits for enhancing mood and alleviating stress. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: In the Grips of “Twin Pandemics,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Arena, professor of physiology and developer of the HL-PIVOT program. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: An Easy Recipe for Nut Milk
April 6, 2023
Can I continue taking baking soda indefinitely for GERD?; Can taking zinc drops help bring back the sense of smell and taste?; A cautionary tale about a medication mix-up!; What are your thoughts on methylene blue for treating long haul covid?; An easy recipe for nut milk without all those questionable ingredients. Click HERE for part 2.