Heart & Lung Health

Breathing, Part 2
December 30, 2014
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation respiratory therapist Betsy Thomason, developer of the BreatheOut Dynamic System, about how many of us could optimize our health through proper breathing techniques.Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 25, Part 2
October 27, 2014
Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) heart slows progression of coronary artery plaque in new major study; HBOs John Oliver blows it in over-the-top critique of Mehmet Oz; Gluten-free diet relieves "brain fog" in celiac patients; Are kids really overdosing on vitamins from fortified cereals?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 25, 2014
Does a Slendertone Ab Belt really work to shrink belly fat? Which is the best magnesium to take for atrial fibrillation? Is strontium cream as effective as the oral supplement?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 4, 2014
How effective is cetyl myristoleate for joint inflammation? Alternative treatments for Sjorgren’s syndrome? Natural cures for hypertension. What’s causing “A-Fib” (atrial fibrillation)?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 23, Part 2
August 25, 2014
Did manufacturers of a new blood thinner for atrial fibrillation withhold data about bleeding complications? Heart scans for coronary calcium yield valuable information about likelihood of heart disease. Should probiotics be taken with food or on an empty stomach? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 9, Part 1
August 11, 2014
Latest on Ebola--Zombie Apocalypse averted; Are you at risk for D-mentia? Fish oil prevents shrinkage of critical brain areas; Common dry cleaning chemical in mothers affects IQ of offspring; Surprising answer to the riddle of why some Type 2 diabetics live longer than non-diabetics; "DUH!" story of the week--fruits and veggies linked to lower risk of heart disease and death; Does chiropractic manipulation cause strokes? Birth control pills and breast cancer. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 10, 2014
How to lower SHBG; protein in urine; A-fib and beta blockers; EPA/DHA in eggs destroyed by cooking? The meningitis vaccine—is it a good idea for kids to get it?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 5, 2014
New study suggests gamma-tocopherol promotes lung inflammation (REALLY??). Topical colloidal silver for sinus infection? Olive leaf too? Do cortisone injections raise cortisol? Can’t remember words--How much coconut oil?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 17, Part 1
May 19, 2014
Fitness is linked to lower death risk in older men, and lack of exercise is the #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women over 30, but new studies cast doubt on heart-protective benefits of very intense exercise—how to reconcile the paradox? Frequent arguments linked to doubling in death risk; woman gets measles, is cured of multiple myeloma. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 5 Part 1
April 7, 2014
Is “Vitamin D Denialism” costing untold lives? More doubts about mammograms’ value raised by large new study; fruits and vegetables are really good for you (DUH!); being single, gluten, excess running and diet soda are unexpected new heart risks; clues to how dark chocolate delivers its heart, diabetes and weight-loss benefits. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.