Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 9, 2018
NYT Science section not sold on fish oil, but highly regard osteoporosis drugs. What supplements can I take to support my joints for progressive resistance training? What type of diet and supplements should my daughter take for fatty liver? Why do you recommend Magnesium taurate over glycinate? Any remedy for aortic valve plaque? Could postmenopausal women be harmed by high iron levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Baking soda for autoimmune disease? Hot tub therapy for PCOS? What causes Peyronie's disease and what treatment do you recommend? I treated my high blood pressure naturally and my doctor was able to take me off meds. Please discuss your Mitral Valve Prolapse book. American Family Physician does not support vitamin D screening for the general population. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 2
May 7, 2018
The EBT heart scan—calcium score trumps cholesterol and traditional risk factors for predicting cardio risk and whether you can forego a statin drug; Could chiropractic treatment relieve palpitations? Junk food diet undermines women’s fertility; Can supplements impact the progression of ALS? Curing itchy hives with diet; Natural treatment for restless leg syndrome. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 25, 2018
I have carotid artery intimal thickening, any alternative besides statins to treat this? If I eat organic and avoid antibiotics, is my immune system better able to resist the "nightmare bacteria" found in 27 states? Is 23 & Me safe to use? What happens to the DNA? Is the information shared? I have to go to urinate almost every hour at night, why is this happening? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 18, 2018
Moby's opinion on SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program): Should food stamp benefits be restricted to “healthy” foods? What do you think of Labdoor, Inc., biased or unbiased? Are there peer-reviewed studies on vitamin K and Kyolic aged garlic as related to their benefits in plaque prevention? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 7, Part 1
April 9, 2018
MD defendant in malpractice trial saves life of juror in cardiac arrest; Acupressure for menstrual pain; Nicotinamide riboside shown to reverse cardiovascular aging, curb hypertension; CoQ10 for Parkinson’s Disease and congestive heart failure; Omega 3s prevent MS; Any contraindications to Dr. Hoffman’s Heart Health Protocol https://drhoffman.com/heart-health-protocol/ supplements? How does nicotinamide riboside compare to AMPK activators? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 7, Part 2

New studies link cell phones to cancer; A caller with mitral valve prolapse and palpitations; Am I taking too much selenium? How obesity blunts taste sensations; Is “phytoplankton” superior to fish oil? Artificial sweeteners can worsen Crohn’s Disease; Health professionals are skeptical their lifestyle advice will be heeded; L-glutamine for sickle cell disease—but pharmaceutical companies jack up price 20-fold! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 4, 2018
New study confirms nicotinamide riboside potentially improves blood pressure and heart health. I have GERD, Barrett's Esophagus and Osteoporosis, can I take my bone health supplements with omeprazole? What is your opinion on the debate between Indole-3-Carbinol and DIM? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 1
April 2, 2018
Flu rages while vaccine fails; Tamiflu side effects lead to Japan ban; Natural therapies for rosacea; Will milk thistle interfere with Lipitor? Should caffeinated coffee be avoided for atrial fibrillation? Alcohol, in moderation, literally washes the brain; In excess, booze blocks brain clean-up; NY Times doubles-down on outmoded recommendations for lowering dietary fat; Study reveals coconut heart paradox; Breast-feeding helps moms avert diabetes risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 2

The Heart-Gut connection; Resveratrol may exert its protective effects via the microbiome; New heart stent prevent restenosis via coating artery lining with quercetin, resveratrol; Natural therapies for claudication; A caller whose anti-depressants aren’t doing the job for him; Do you need to take probiotics if you’re taking prebiotics? What about fecal transfer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.