Kidneys

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 4, Part 2: February is Heart Month—why aren’t we doing better?
February 6, 2023
Uncovering new vaccine side effects; February is Heart Month—why aren’t we doing better? Fake meat loses consumer traction; What happens when you ask a computer to write about diet? When low testosterone causes a young man to lose bone; What to take for atrial fibrillation when kidney disease limits supplement choices? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 5, Part 2: Sleep Apnea
November 7, 2022
The many benefits of vitamin D—for bone, osteoarthritis, Covid, stroke, and mortality; Sporadic high blood pressure; Is CPAP for sleep apnea oversold? Higher animal protein intake forestalls cognitive decline in seniors; No need for ultra-low protein diet in kidney disease; It’s official—cutting carbs improves blood sugar; Supplement industry takes victory lap in battle to preserve access to NAC; Cocoa compound found to reverse age-related memory loss. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Stones
October 26, 2022
Vindicated! Fish oil supplements found helpful for reducing cardiac events; Help! I have relentless kidney stones!; Do you recommend Bergamot or Berberine to lower cholesterol and are either good for lowering HgbA1c?; Is naringenin okay to take with atorvastatin? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Five Best and Worst Foods for Gut Health
August 5, 2022
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: How can my wife get more Oxalobacter formigenes in her gut to prevent kidney stones? Plus, the five best and worst foods for gut health.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2022
Universal booster mandates? What if you’ve already had Covid? NAC and vitamin C to protect kidneys during dye studies; Ultra-processed food consumption soars among US adults; You’re less likely to get Covid from a partner who has a different blood type; Irregular meals increase likelihood you’ll hold on to calories; Vitamin K2 gets all the credit, vit K1 offers significant arterial protection; What could be the cause of constant throat clearing? 4 weeks of spice consumption reduces inflammatory markers; How much vitamin D for kids? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 19, Part 2
February 21, 2022
Solutions for peripheral arterial disease; Does soda accelerate kidney function loss? First-ever studies prove diet, lifestyle can slow, even reverse, aging clock; Researchers identify gut microbe metabolite that prompts anxiety; Amid lockdowns and mask mandates, CDC quietly lowers standards for toddlers’ speech acquisition; Fight frailty with an anti-inflammatory diet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Caffeine and Brain Structure
January 26, 2022
Trials and tribulations from a vaccine trial participant; I've taken strontium for four years with great success. Do you have a recommendation for maintenance?; Study: Regular caffeine consumption affects brain structure; My sister recently recovered from covid. What do you recommend to help get back her energy?; What is the name of the practitioner who was on dialysis for many years successfully?; What supplements do you recommend to cure geographic tongue and Raynaud's syndrome?; A success story. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment of Kidney Disease, Part 1
October 14, 2021
Dr. Jenna Henderson is a naturopathic physician (ND) focusing on kidney diseases. She herself underwent dialysis and transplantation, and so brings a wealth of personal as well as clinical experience to the fore. Kidney disease can arise from a variety of causes, including diabetes, hypertension, lupus, autoimmunity, and polycystic kidney disease. What supplements are good for kidney disease? What supplements can be problematic? Is the ultra-low protein renal diet always advisable? Are certain botanicals safe for patients with kidney disease? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment of Kidney Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jenna Henderson, a naturopathic physician (ND) focusing on kidney diseases. Click HERE for part 1.

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.