Immunity

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: When was the last time you got sick with a cold?
September 9, 2021
Is Xlear nasal spray found to be effective against covid?; I have hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels. How do I treat my osteopenia without having to take additional calcium?; We hear a lot about how good olive is for us internally. What about externally?; Can you comment on the safety of swab testing for covid since the swabs contain ethylene oxide?; When was the last time you got sick with a cold? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 28, Part 1
August 30, 2021
New Israeli study shows natural immunity from acquired infections is 13 times more effective than vaccine protection; Plexiglass barriers may not stop Covid spread; Ivermectin flying off feed store shelves as rural folks improvise against Covid; Nearly half of Americans want government to restrict "misinformation"; Does hydroxychloroquine taken routinely by patients with autoimmune diseases shield them from Covid? Florida doc fired after selling mask exemptions; Patient dies in Pakistan hospital after security guard performs surgery. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Heart Smart Strategy: A New “Multitasking” Wellness Formula, Part 2
August 24, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with James B. LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh., internationally recognized Heart and Immune Health Expert, about Kyolic Omeg-AGE. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 1
August 23, 2021
Breakthrough infections—New study show vax protection wanes quickly; Booster shots proposed—but some medical experts say White House call for 3rd vax may be rash and premature; Why vaccine stocks dropped despite booster prospects; Will the Delta variant peak and then burn out? Mississippi authorities issue poisoning alert for people taking ivermectin tablets intended for livestock; Could too many booster shots be harmful? Is DHEA an option for men who want to raise testosterone? Celebrity-endorsed vegan “alkaline” milk substitute for infants leads to hospitalizations for rickets; Does dairy increase the risk for breast cancer? Statins may deplete dopamine in Parkinson’s sufferers; Alabama doc denies care to unvaccinated—is it ethical? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Latest Vaccine Recommendations
August 19, 2021
The latest vaccine recommendations; You say that you can get Covid-19 twice but the PCR test can't distinguish it from other influenza viruses so how do we know?; You've discussed selection pressure on the covid virus by vaccines but then how do you explain the success of smallpox and polio vaccines? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 1
August 16, 2021
As if Delta weren't bad enough--here comes Lamda! Vaccine efficacy wanes as boosters seem inevitable; Natural immunity after Covid is no guarantee against reinfection; More kids are getting Covid--but does that justify school mask mandates and shots for kids? If you have antibodies do you still need to take the vaccine? Government contemplates more draconian restrictions for unvaxxed; More proof that diet matters in Covid; Vitamin K slashes heart risk; Kids now get 2/3s of their calories from ultra-processed food. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 2

Polyphenols from fresh produce attenuate Covid severity--but Americans aren't consuming enough; Alternatives to pricey drugs for pulmonary fibrosis; Can Covid reactivate Epstein Barr virus infections? A caller shares that her son got Covid twice--and ominously, the second time was much worse! Egg breakfasts curb food cravings hours later; New study claims weight gain in middle age is not due to a "slowed metabolism"; Cancer screening saves lives--but unfortunately not for ovarian cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Late Night Calf Muscle Cramps
August 11, 2021
Covid long-hauler's syndrome - stay tuned for a deep dive on treatments; My husband wakes up in the middle of the night with calf muscle cramps. What's causing this?; My nephew has experienced sudden swelling of different parts of his body. Is this simply an allergy?; You've talked a lot about hard plaque in the arteries but how dangerous is soft plaque? What causes it? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 1
August 9, 2021
Eradicating Covid—is it a realistic goal? Why we shouldn’t get too crazy about the Delta variant; Is the debate really over about whether previously infected need to vaccinate? “Long Covid” uncommon among kids; Does fish oil cause—or prevent—heart arrhythmias? Are sufferers of autoimmune disorders at risk of a flare with the vaccine? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2

Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.