Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 19, 2018
Study: Probiotics Lack Efficacy—Really??; A note about our show notes; A blood test for Oxidized LDL Cholesterol?; "I was given a prescription for topical estradiol but it contains methylparaben. Can I take something else instead?" "Should I be concerned about the amount of CO2 I'm getting from sparkling water?" Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Could too much ‘good’ HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?
September 14, 2018
Preconception levels of fatty acids tied to fecundability; Could too much 'good' HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 12, 2018
Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack and stroke. "I follow a low carb diet but have to avoid acidic foods due to my Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)—isn’t all that animal protein bad?" Replacing the fat pad on the bottom of the foot. "I drink iced tea from morning til bedtime, does all that caffeine affect my blood pressure?" Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

A proven Old Amish Formula to stop leg cramps—does it work? "I've developed fluoroquinolone toxicity after taking Levaquin for pneumonia—what to do?" Are there any supplements to help rid the body of heavy metals and/or pesticide residues? "Would you please talk about leaky gut?" The nuclear stress test vs. a cardiac CT angiography. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 22, 2018
Probiotics cause brain fog? Debunked! Sleep deprivation may lead to loneliness. Help with fibromyalgia, twitchy muscles and palpitations. Is there a full-spectrum magnesium for multiple concerns? Why might certain B vitamins encourage growth of already existing cancers whereas antioxidants like vitamins C and E do not? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Atrial fibrillation when eating soy sauce or MSG. Bragg's Liquid Aminos. "I hope you sent your article on ways to transform the healthcare system to POTUS!" "Based on your recent podcast on vaccines, are there any you believe that are actually useful?" "I feel great on the Whole 30 diet, can I continue it forever?" Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Truth About Statins, Part 1
August 21, 2018
The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs. Cardiologist Barbara Roberts, M.D. dishes on the exaggerated benefits and underplayed risks of statins. One in 4 U.S. adults aged 40-75 takes these cholesterol-lowering drugs. Dr. Roberts asserts that the American Heart Association, which wholeheartedly endorses statins, is merely a marketing arm of the pharmaceutical industry. Statin side effects include muscle aches, liver problems, cognitive decline, fatigue, cataracts, and a markedly higher risk of diabetes, especially in women. Reported benefits of statins are hyped with statistical manipulation and publication bias. Drugs that “halve the risk of heart problems” may only confer a 1% reduction in absolute risk with use over five years. Scores and sometimes hundreds of patients need to take statins unnecessarily with their accompanying side effects to save a single patient from heart attack or death. Yet, the indications for statin use have been extended to encompass millions more “at risk” Americans according to new, dubious criteria. Dr. Roberts argues that, while a small percentage of patients need statins, the vast majority of people can favorably impact their risk with a Mediterranean diet and exercise. For some groups, particularly older Americans and most women, statins are of minimal benefit and may be downright harmful. Studies show that low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death among seniors—which is bad news for the new raft of PSK-9 lipid drugs currently under consideration for approval that lower cholesterol even more dramatically than statins. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Truth About Statins, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Cardiologist Barbara Roberts, M.D. about her book, The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 18, Part 2
August 20, 2018
Bayer socked with landmark $289 million judgement over Monsanto’s Round-Up as cause of groundskeeper’s cancer; Glyphosate residues in your child’s breakfast cereals; Court orders ban on agricultural use of farm pesticide chlorpyrifos; Mushrooms deliver pre-biotics that help blood sugar control; Blanket recommendations for drastic salt reduction not evidence-based; Supplements for multiple myeloma; Multi-strain vs. individual probiotics; Should you avoid berberine if you’re taking a statin? Life expectancy is going in reverse in the U.S.—why? Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) derived from cruciferous vegetables found to prevent colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Groundbreaking Support for Heart Health, Part 1
August 14, 2018
Dr. Ross Pelton, pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Advisor for Essential Formulas, discusses glutathione production – the body’s MASTER ANTIOXIDANT. It's used by every cell in the human body. And it’s especially vital for heart health. He discusses some of the ways the Reg’Activ Cardio Wellness formula helps you produce glutathione and reduces some of the risks associated with cardiovascular disease. He also discusses recent health reports that allege “probiotics may cause brain fog”? Isn’t the opposite true—that there’s an emerging science of “psychobiotics” where it’s been demonstrated that probiotics combat depression and anxiety? At what age is it safe for kids to begin to take Dr. Ohhira’s or Reg’Activ? What new insights are we gaining about the microbiome’s remarkable role in supporting human evolutionary adaptation? Where are we headed in probiotic science? Will there be targeted probiotics designed to treat specific diseases? Are current microbiome tests accurate enough to predict which probiotics people should take? What are “post-biotics” and why are they important? Click HERE for part 2.