Heart & Lung Health

Breathing Better, Part 2
November 9, 2017
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Shirley Gutkowski, a practicing orofacial myofunctional therapist and Buteyko breathing educator. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 8, 2017
FDA rescinds claim that soy is heart healthy. What is the optimal level of vitamin D for someone with osteoporosis? I'm 47 and have a coronary calcium score of 77, is this somehow connected to my medical conditions? Could I replace one cup of regular sugar in a baking recipe with a healthier alternative like stevia or coconut sugar? Click HERE for part 2.

“Metabolic Cardiology,” Part 1
October 26, 2017
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist, coined the term Metabolic Cardiology. What is it? What’re the roles of CoQ10, magnesium, carnitine, and D-ribose in supporting energy production in the heart? How much should you use? The cholesterol myth: Does it really matter when it comes to heart disease prevention? Are statins always a bad idea? Can Co10 prevent statin side effects? Which is more important for the heart—optimal diet or stress reduction? Why are we seeing more women with heart disease? Is too much exercise bad for the heart? Click HERE for part 2.

“Metabolic Cardiology,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 21, Part 2
October 23, 2017
If you have high cholesterol and high triglycerides but have negative scans, do you need to be on a statin? A zero score on a coronary calcium scan guarantees you 15 years of trouble-free mileage; Can you exercise yourself to death? Teeth whiteners—are they safe? Are long-term disability policies worth it? Will Nexium undermine your response to the flu vaccine? Is it necessary to quit coffee after a heart attack? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 18, 2017
You advise keeping vitamins in the fridge, but wouldn't the moisture be harmful? Is red yeast rice safe to take with CholestePure? Supplements that are helpful for lowering cholesterol. How smartphones have hijacked our brains. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 14, Part 1
October 16, 2017
Another nail in Big Sugar’s coffin—it causes cancer! Is PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy legit? Harnessing magnetic fields to cure anxiety; Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome; You don’t have to run a marathon to help your bones; In the wake of Harvey Weinstein, does sexual harassment make victims sick? Is “sex addiction” a real medical condition? When you have a high HDL, do you really need a statin drug? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 4, 2017
What is your opinion of the Shingles vaccine? Would you please discuss sero-negative autoimmunity? Red yeast rice doesn't work for me, what else can I take for my cholesterol? I have delayed orgasm due to peripheral neuropathy from chemo, is there any help for me? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 27, 2017
I've been hearing a lot about fulvic acid lately, do you agree that it's beneficial? Can cancer cells metabolize vitamin C instead of glucose? Dr. Sinatra had an article stating that HDL cholesterol over 90 could be a problem, should I be concerned? What's the safest method for making popcorn at home, is it safe in the microwave? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 23, Part 1
September 25, 2017
A new "breakthrough" drug for heart disease prevention costs $200,000 per year and may cause fatal infections--are there natural alternatives? How to lower elevated C-reactive protein; A caller on the "Whole 30" diet wants to know why his blood tests appear worse; The 80:20 principle in exercise: just 30 minutes 5 days/week of moderate is nearly as good as 2 hours of strenuous every day; The hype behind those fruit/veggie pills; Natural therapies for Barrett's esophagus; Diet change more effective than meds for acid reflux; A caller needs advice on combatting cellulitis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.