Heart & Lung Health

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.

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.