Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Trans Fatty Acids
July 24, 2019
Association of lifestyle and genetic risk with incidence of dementia; What are trans fatty acids? Are there specific ingredients on packaging labels to be wary of?; Dietary cholesterol improves MS symptoms in mice. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 2
July 8, 2019
Antibiotics render people more vulnerable to flu virus, increase cardiovascular risk in older women; China controls 80% of world’s drug supply; Scientific evidence that clutter causes anxiety; Good bacteria suppress food allergies; The blood test you’ve never heard of that can predict whether you can forego statins; Coronary calcium score bests cholesterol measurement for heart risk assessment; Fast-tracking approval of pricey new drugs that don’t prolong life; A clinical trial will explore whether NT Factor alleviates fibromyalgia complaints; A test-drive of the Impossible Burger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Preventing Childhood Colds
July 3, 2019
Triclosan tied to osteoporosis risk; What can my 2 and 4-year-old grandkids take to prevent colds?; Dr. Jonathan Wright recommends giving blood several times a year to prevent heart disease. Do you agree?; I've been intermittent fasting for 12-16 hours a day. What hot drink is considered okay during the fast? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplement/Drug Interactions

I'm taking a choline supplement to help lower homocysteine but it worsens my Trimethylaminuria (TMA); Can Eliquis interact with melatonin and cause bleeding issues?; I've been taking testosterone for 10 years. Is there any harm in taking Fennugreek and/or DHEA?; Could you comment on the meta-analysis showing Vitamin D doesn't reduce cardiovascular risk? Click HERE for part 1.

Spotlight on Hypertension, Part 1
July 2, 2019
Dr. Jim LaValle is a Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He joins us today to talk about cardiovascular health, as well as ways to prevent heart disease and in particular, our country's “silent epidemic” – Hypertension or High Blood Pressure. He discusses why aged garlic extract is a key natural supplement that can help. Click HERE for part 2.

Spotlight on Hypertension, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Jim LaValle about cardiovascular health, as well as ways to prevent heart disease and in particular, our country's “silent epidemic” – Hypertension or High Blood Pressure. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 29, Part 2
July 1, 2019
Is DEET safe for bug bite protection? Stem cells show promise for baldness cure; Celiac Disease vaccine strikes out; Binge-watching your favorite TV series may undermine your health; Nearly half of honey found adulterated with cheap sugar syrups; High LDL cholesterol associated with longevity in +60s; Chinese diet responsible for millions of deaths annually; 30 year study shows lifestyle modification reverses diabetes, extends longevity in insulin-resistant subjects; Americans ignore warnings, continue to consume processed meats; Patients with fibromyalgia have distinct pattern of gut bacteria; The over-the-counter supplement that may be a treatment for schizophrenia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 22, Part 1
June 24, 2019
New study hails low-carb diet for diabetes—DUH!! After 20th Century gains, progress against cardiovascular disease has hit a wall—learn why; 1 in 7 heart deaths could be prevented—with fruits and vegetables; Adding fish oil to Plavix and aspirin—will it thin blood dangerously? Navy SEALs contemplate keto diet to offer performance edge; Could statin drugs or BP meds be causing this caller’s diarrhea? Colchicine for joint pain; Low vitamin D and estrogen promote heart disease in women; The human skull is changing in response to screen viewing. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Low Calorie Diets
June 19, 2019
How you eat equals how you look; How low-calorie diets actually make us eat more; Can aspirin bring down my Lp(a)?; Will the green tea in Endefen keep me up at night? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: How to Choose a Probiotic

Whenever I eat eggs I get IBS symptoms after my next meal a few hours later. Do I have to give them up?; How good is Robuvit for increasing energy?; Has my weekly migraine kept my heart healthy by forcing me to fast?; What's the difference between Bergamot BPF and regular bergamot? Is one more beneficial?; I'm experiencing tingling in my left arm and sometimes my left leg. Am I headed for a heart attack?; There are so many different probiotics. How do I choose? How should I take them? Click HERE for part 1.