Hypertension

Leyla Weighs In: High Blood Pressure
April 5, 2024
There are many reasons for high blood pressure. What is yours?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaginal Atrophy
April 20, 2023
A possible solution for menopause/post-menopause vaginal atrophy; Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage; My doctor has me on three different blood pressure meds making me very tired every afternoon. Any suggestions?; Wearable device heart rate zones. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 1, Part 2: Keto Matzoh Balls?
April 3, 2023
Keto matzoh balls for Passover? The final verdict on the health impact of alcohol; Is a vitamin D of 81 too high? Can episodes of high blood pressure be linked to GERD? Vitamin D vs. diabetes; Magnesium vs. cognitive decline; Blueberry polyphenols for vascular health; Curcumin vs. atherosclerosis; Can you catch a UTI from contaminated meat? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 18, Part 1: Spring Allergies
March 20, 2023
New study says most prostate cancer patients survive as well with watchful waiting as with radiation, surgery; Vitamins/supplements for spring allergies; What to do about high lp(a); Do seed implants for prostate cancer minimize side effects? PEA—a novel cannabinoid—may help fend off neurodegenerative diseases; Soccer players who head balls have higher incidence of dementia; Even patients on statins need more attention to inflammation; Hs-CRP—why you should be tested for it, and how to lower it. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 18, Part 1: Ohio Train Car Derailment—Vinyl Chloride Hazards
February 20, 2023
An in-depth analysis of the environmental consequences of the East Palestine, Ohio train car derailment—vinyl chloride hazards; Phthalate gender-benders in plastics are everywhere; High blood pressure often accompanies high blood sugar—how to get both under control; How to walk away from fatty liver; FDA approves health claim for cocoa flavanols’ heart benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Bone Health Protocols
February 8, 2023
Chat GPT's response to "what are the benefits of an omnivorous lifestyle?"; Bone health protocols on Dr. Hoffman's website; I left my cardiologist's office without a prescription for high blood pressure. Should I be concerned?; How should I take my testosterone injection? I'm concerned about hitting a nerve or vein. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Coffee
February 3, 2023
Drinking 2+ cups of coffee daily may double risk of heart death in people with severe hypertension. Plus, lowering blood pressure naturally.

A Foundational Supplement for Immune and Cardiovascular Health, Part 1
December 20, 2022
We are now in cold & flu season with RSV and Covid going around as well. Jim LaValle, a Clinical Pharmacist, Author, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart & Immune Health Expert details the latest cutting-edge research on aged garlic extract focusing on immunity and inflammation. AGE has been shown to support optimal cardiovascular health including blood pressure and cholesterol, but also immune function, as well as blood sugar balance, and more. It is the most researched garlic supplement on the market, with over 900 scientific papers from prestigious universities and research institutes around the world. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 3, Part 2: Reverse Cognitive Decline by Decades
December 5, 2022
High-flavanol cocoa can reverse cognitive decline by decades; Blood type can predict stroke risk; Save our Supplements campaign showing results of citizen activism; Soaring blood pressure and heart rate; Pulmonary fibrosis and Covid; An old medication costing pennies per day can regrow hair; Celebrity cancer—Jeff Bridges and Jane Fonda; Lack of physical activity should be added as a heart risk factor. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 12, Part 1: Slowing Biological Aging
November 14, 2022
Preserve muscle strength to slow biological aging; Melatonin to the rescue in osteoporosis; Alternatives to corneal transplant? How blood pressure and pulse rate are related; Study reveals 42% of Gen Z’ers suffer mental disorders; Tik Tok spreads harmful nutrition messages; What is an electrophysiologist? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.