Immunity

An Immune Reset, Part 1
January 26, 2021
COVID-19 creates an opportunity for an immune reset. Meleni Aldridge and Rob Verkerk of the UK-based Alliance for Natural Health International share their perspectives on the pandemic: Is the UK being hit particularly hard? Are there flaws in testing procedures which may exaggerate the extent of the pandemic? Are the draconian lockdowns justified? Why have advanced Western countries proven so vulnerable? Is there a link between diet and susceptibility to bad COVID-19 outcomes? Are effective low-cost strategies being superseded by pricey, high-tech drugs? Is censorship suppressing critical evaluation of vaccine safety and effectiveness? See their comprehensive report HERE. Click HERE for part 2.

An Immune Reset, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Meleni Aldridge and Rob Verkerk of the UK-based Alliance for Natural Health International as they share their perspectives on the pandemic. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 1
January 25, 2021
The passing of Larry King: Covid-related, or the culmination of a 30+ year history of heart disease? Are Covid stats inflated—or do they underestimate the toll? New UK virus strain may not just be more transmissible, it may be more fatal; South African variant prompts worries over vaccine efficacy; Inhaling hydrogen peroxide—is it a good idea? Does stress prompt cancer recurrence? Ibuprofen and Covid—harm or benefit? Can smart watches detect high blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 2

How long will the vax confer protection? Can you pick up Covid from surfaces? If you’ve had Covid, should you still take the vaccine? Should you be checking your blood oxygen daily amidst the pandemic? Suggestions for a stubborn, painful sinus condition; Is there such a thing as too much exercise? Exercise promotes muscles to repair themselves; Fish oil and nicotinamide riboside for muscle soreness; Can a daily nap forestall dementia? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fried Food Intake
January 20, 2021
Fried food intake linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke; Government approach to obesity policies destined to fail due to lack of environmental considerations; My husband has pain in his calf sometimes when he walks at a fast pace. What can he do about this?; I have a friend who was diagnosed with having Chilblains. Is there a supplement to help with her circulation?; One of the ingredients in Xlear nasal spray is grapefruit seed extract. I'm taking atorvastatin. Will there be any interaction?; If you could choose which covid vaccine to take, would you prefer one pharmaceutical's vaccine over the others? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Methane SIBO

Some claim that thousands of people who took the vaccine experienced serious reactions and that the mainstream media is not reporting it. Is there any evidence to support such claims?; I have methane SIBO and haven't had any success with alleviating symptoms. Would a gut microbiome test be useful?; I have Dupuytren's Contracture. Should I stop taking my collagen supplement? Is this condition hereditary? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2021
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Covid-19 bubble violation prompts huge $ penalty; Pandemic takes a toll on hearts; Does a more virulent form of coronavirus loom? Are non-vacuum sealed probiotics worthless? Kiwi scores vs. constipation—and restores vital intestinal bacteria; How sick you get from Covid-19 may depend on what shape your microbiome’s in; Do you need a vaccine if you’re planning on elective surgery? Mediterranean diet forestalls Parkinson’s—but is it really the ultimate nutrition plan? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2

Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Immune Aging
January 15, 2021
The impact of aging on innate and adaptive immunity.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: IV Antibiotics
January 14, 2021
What are the dangers of iron accumulation in blood and tissues?; I'm an RN that was infected with covid a couple of weeks ago. Now I'm eligible for the vaccine. Should I take it now or wait?; I have an O2 saturation meter but do not know the acceptable levels I should have. What are they?; I will be getting IV antibiotics for dental work. Will this be more or less damaging to my microbiome than oral or topical antibiotics? Click HERE for part 1.