Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: “Going Red” for Women’s Heart Month, Part 2
February 22, 2018
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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 14, 2018
I got the flu seven weeks ago but the cough and fatigue have not subsided despite taking AHCC, vitamin C and using a neti pot. If I have mild plaque according to an ultrasound, is it imperative to go on a statin? I am perplexed by the issue of probiotics vs. prebiotics, do you need both -- why? My 85-year-old father has stage 3 kidney disease, how much magnesium can he safely take? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 10, Part 1
February 12, 2018
Chocolate alleviates stress, promotes concentration and mental performance; Anti-inflammatory supplements for back pain—do they thin the blood excessively? Does coffee trigger heart palpitations? Does caffeine raise blood pressure? The dirty secret about flu shots—they make carriers exhale 6.3 times as much virus as non-vaccinated persons! “Well-child visits” to pediatricians cause over 3 million additional cases of the flu, at a cost of 1/2 billion dollars; Triple-negative breast cancer progression slowed by restricting certain foods; Does having a dog reduce heart disease risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 7, 2018
Vitamin D slashes cardiovascular risk. Will cheaper, innovative, efficient healthcare tank the stock market? I took Cipro for many years for UTIs and have tendon ruptures, is there any way of resolving this side effect? My 56-year-old girlfriend has arthritis in her hands, what are the best supplements to take? What is the best diet to follow if you have coronary artery plaque -- are cheese and coconut oil really ok? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 1
January 30, 2018
What’s the truth about President Trump’s physical? Is he at death’s door, or is he in “excellent” health as claimed by his White House physician? How to interpret his cholesterol numbers? What do his coronary calcium scores tell us about his heart risk? How was his mental acuity evaluated? What other tests would have yielded more information? Can longevity be reduced to an equation? What other ineffable factors besides diet and exercise contribute to survival? How does Trump compare to previous presidents? What’s the biggest risk factor for a chief executive to die in office? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his in-depth analysis of President Trump's physical examination. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 24, 2018
"3 TBSP of this oil every day could lower your risk of heart disease." What is the supplement you mentioned on a previous podcast that would help with kidney disease? Could you recommend a multivitamin for me to take? Is L-taurine the same as taurine? Should we aim for total fiber or for quality of fiber? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 20, Part 1
January 22, 2018
Trump’s physical exam—is he really in “excellent” health? What do his numbers mean? A look at the cognitive test that he “aced”; The surprising health facts about previous presidents; Natural therapies for atrial fibrillation; What’s an “ablation”? Do Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) offer superior cancer care? A five-foot tapeworm slithered out of this sushi eater’s body; Is sushi safe to eat? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 20, Part 2

A surefire technique to dramatically reduce flu transmission—far superior to vaccines! What’s the value of the ketogenic diet for Parkinson’s Disease? Food stamps don’t improve the health of recipients—but this new pilot program may remedy that; Apples and tomatoes help repair lungs of smokers; C-section babies 5 times more likely to suffer from allergies; Half of patients with atherosclerosis have no known risk factors; Olive oil, butter, coconut oil face off for title of heart-healthiest; Green tea vs. liver cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.