Infections

The Relationship Between Inflammation and ALL Chronic Disease from Back Pain to Cancer to COVID-19, Part 2
June 30, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Hanscom, an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who has quit his practice and is on a mission: re-introducing true healing into medicine. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 27, Part 1
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 flares in Southwest, South—is it a continuation of the first wave or a portent of the dreaded 2nd wave? Why the hard-hit Northeast is relatively spared; Have we been too lax in lifting lockdowns? 80% of young people may be asymptomatic, study finds; Obese, at higher risk of COVID-19, have suffered more mental and physical health consequences as a result of stay-at-home orders, promising a legacy of problems for many years; Nobel laureate and co-discoverer of the HIV virus claims coronavirus is bio-engineered—really? When is laser surgery for varicose veins merited? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 27, Part 2

Are we anywhere near “herd immunity” to the coronavirus? Why high stress levels predict more catastrophic Covid-19 outcomes; Bayer to pay $10.9 billion in Roundup cancer claims; Why saunas lower blood pressure; GNC declares bankruptcy, a casualty of COVID-19; Can you literally walk away from cancer risk? Preschoolers vastly exceed current recommendations for toddler screen time; Nursing homes dump regular residents to take advantage of higher reimbursement for Covid-19 patients. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Mood Swings and Bipolar Symptoms
June 26, 2020
Dietary intervention cuts moods swings, other bipolar symptoms; More U.S. adults say they'll be more mindful about practicing self-care regularly following the pandemic.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: New Obesity Treatment?
June 24, 2020
I have a chronic cough and green sputum that is resistant to several antibiotics. What can I do naturally?; What is your take on the recent retractions of anti-hydroxychloroquine studies by the Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine?; There's a new obesity treatment that works by making mitochondria less efficient. I thought it desirable to have more efficient mitochondria. Am I wrong? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 1
June 22, 2020
COVID-19: Are we flattening the curve—or headed for a “second wave”? Opinions differ on whether coronavirus infection confers lasting immunity; Early data shows no uptick in coronavirus transmission from protests; Why some people who never had COVID-19 may still be immune; “Meth-Gators” and “Attack-Squirrels”—REALLY? The low-down on Tru Niagen for mitochondrial support; Natural treatment for ankylosing spondylitis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 2

Seniors sheltering-in-place risk dying from loneliness; Safe sex during the pandemic: masks and disinfectants? Old repurposed drugs may provide inexpensive solutions for COVID-19; Can you have too strong an immune system? Should statins be avoided in heart failure? Melatonin may not be a panacea for sleep; Ultra-processed foods shorten telomeres. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 1
June 18, 2020
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, www.healthydirections.com, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist, weighs in on the lessons of COVID-19. It’s a call-to-action to optimize our health. While no supplements have yet been conclusively demonstrated to prevent or treat the coronavirus, there are plausible nutrients that can support immunity and reduce inflammation. Particularly concerning are reports that COVID-19 can affect the heart; there are disturbing accounts of strokes in relatively young individuals not considered in high-risk categories. Dr. Sinatra weighs in on the hydroxychloroquine controversy. He shares the results of studies he’s undertaken on the practice of “earthing” and on the effects of emotional release techniques. We reflect on the mental health consequences of prolonged lockdown. Click HERE for part 2.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Why does COVID-19 disproportionately affect older people?
June 17, 2020
Update on the pandemic from New York; Why does COVID-19 disproportionately affect older people?; What are your views on Earthing? Click HERE for part 2.