Heart & Lung Health

Leyla Weighs In
March 30, 2018
Saturated fat does not clog the arteries: Coronary Heart disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, the risk of which can be effectively reduced from healthy lifestyle interventions - British Medical Journal

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 28, 2018
Any way to remove arterial plaque other than getting a stent? What do you think about the recent push to have desirable A1c levels higher than previously recommended for type 2 diabetes? I recently started drinking bottled Kombucha, does it have any health benefits? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 21, 2018
What diet and supplements would be beneficial for a newborn? You say Magnesium Taurate is beneficial for the heart but my cardiologist says to take Magnesium Glycinate, help! Did you say that omega-6 is good for fighting inflammation? I thought it was bad! Mixing chopped mushrooms into burgers can add umami flavor, but is that healthy? Click HERE for part 1.

Preventative Cardiology, Part 1
March 20, 2018
Dr. Steve Helfschien is the developer of Level 1 Diagnostics. What’s wrong with the way we diagnose and prevent cardiovascular disease? What role can the Zona Plus play in treating high blood pressure? How does it work? Even if you’re already on blood pressure medication, can you still use it? Are there contraindications to its use? What diagnostic methods can predict heart attack and stroke risk before it’s too late? Heart rate variability? Advanced carotid ultrasound? Endopat? Pulse wave velocity? Dr. Helfschien gives us a sneak peak of his upcoming book on the health value of coffee. Click HERE for part 2.

Preventative Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Steven Helschien, developer of Level 1 Diagnostics. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 17, Part 1
March 19, 2018
Cholesterol is important for the brain: Seniors with high cholesterol avoid cognitive decline, and eating more cholesterol might slow MS progression; Natural blood thinners—are they safe and effective? A listener concerned about increased cholesterol and arterial calcium—should she take a statin? Natural support for immunity with Kyo-Green and Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Immune Formula 103. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
February 23, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to these listener questions: Will eating four prunes a day preserve bone density? Jane Brody is driving me crazy! Can you respond to her piece in the Science Times about saturated fats?

ENCORE: “Going Red” for Women’s Heart Month, Part 1
February 22, 2018
We’re "going red" for Women’s Heart Month this February with Dr Dana Cohen. Why is heart disease different in women than in men? How can early warning symptoms of a heart attack be missed because of female anatomy? What are some of the key risk factors? What common supplement that women take may spell trouble for the heart? What’s the single most important vitamin that women should take for heart and bone health? What tests are most predictive? Are statins as effective in women as they are for men? Is hormone replacement therapy bad or good for the heart? Does stress play a particularly important role in heart disease for women? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: “Going Red” for Women’s Heart Month, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Dana Cohen about why heart disease is different in women than in men. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 21, 2018
Better ways to avoid the flu. I want to eat dark chocolate to get the many health benefits but it makes me jittery. Can Bergamot be taken with a statin like Lipitor? Are organic chickens fed non-GMO corn and soy? Click HERE for part 1.