Hypertension

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 1
December 20, 2021
Biden issues grim prediction: “It’ll be a winter of severe illness and death”; Cases soar in New York—but hospitalizations and deaths ebb; Federal vaccine mandate reinstated by 6th Circuit Court; More evidence vaccination doesn’t “stop the spread”; Scientists studying Omicron predict it will elude current vaccines, therapies; New variant attacks upper airways, but less likely to infect lungs; After bad reactions to Moderna vax, a caller is reluctant to take booster; Pfizer pulls vax trials for kids 2-5; Authorities recommend against J&J shot; What’s the significance of protein in urine? High intake of herbs and spices curbs hypertension. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 2
December 13, 2021
Three new books chronicle pandemic missteps; Study reveals Covid targets fat cells; Does physical activity protect against severe Covid? Yogurt vs. hypertension; Why doesn’t DGL licorice raise blood pressure? Curcumin and boswellin vs. diverticulitis; An amino acid that can rescue patients with Covid pneumonia; Pushback begins against proposed NAC ban; Our bodies need exercise to age well; A ten-minute run can aid mental performance; How do you know if you’re taking too much thyroid medication? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Farmed v. Wild Fish
October 27, 2021
What is the difference between farmed and wild fish? What about organic fish?; I suffer from tingling in my hands and fingers. Would Vitamin B1 - Zobria--help me?; I currently take both lysine and arginine but they compete with each other. Should I not take them together?; I take lisinopril for high blood pressure and now my potassium level is high. What gives?; Another mouse study regarding the best diet to shrink tumors! Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: High Blood Pressure
October 22, 2021
Got high blood pressure? Check your medications!

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 4, Part 2
September 6, 2021
Aussie vegan sues neighbors over BBQ aromas—incurs backlash from carnivores; Infections prompt hospitals to switch to disposable duodenoscopes; Explaining why vaping—once thought safe—has turned deadly; Ben & Jerry’s wants to make CBD-infused ice cream; World’s oldest mom delivers twins—at 74; Do nuts deplete testosterone? Salt substitute lowers blood pressure in S. American trials; Deciphering the results of a stool test for collagenous colitis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Hypertension
August 20, 2021
One year of aerobic exercise training may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in older adults; Time-restricted eating may reduce diabetes-related hypertension.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 1
August 5, 2021
Integrative cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos joins us to discuss her unique perspective on heart problems: Why the American Heart Association’s low-fat diet paradigm led us astray; What’s wrong with our current screening strategies for heart disease? How does an integrative cardiologist’s approach differ from that of standard cardiology? Why are women’s heart problems under-appreciated? Are statins over-prescribed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Standard v. Integrative Cardiology, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his deep-dive on heart problems with Integrative Cardiologist Dr. Vivian Kominos. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Delta Blues
July 28, 2021
The Delta Blues; I'm 81 and suddenly have high blood pressure. I've been doing everything right. Can you help me?; How can I naturally lower sex hormone-binding globulin? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dry Brushing
July 21, 2021
Ultra-processed food consumption a risk factor for inflammatory bowel disease; What is your opinion about dry brushing? Can it help with gastrointestinal issues?; What is the best time and proper dose of Endefen to take for GERD?; My daughter has breast cancer. What are your thoughts on the x39 patch?; How risky is covid for vaccinated patients with hypertension and moderate kidney disease? Click HERE for part 2.