Mental & Emotional Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 1
October 21, 2019
1 in 5 Americans reports debilitating anxiety—magnesium offers natural alternative to medication; Some question “routine” colonoscopies; Do soy supplements prevent—or promote—breast cancer? NAC improves sperm quality; For best birth outcomes—avoid alcohol months before conception; Certain BP meds up risk for suicide; Which choline supplement is best vs. dementia? Mediterranean diet vs. skin cancer; Tomato phytonutrients counter UV skin damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 2

How the baby food industry hooks toddlers on sugar, salt and fat; “Fruit drinks” for kids often contain little or no fruit and are laden with sugar; Mushrooms vs. prostate cancer; Is it OK for kids to be raised vegan? Supplements vs. dementia; Common bladder medication linked to degenerative eye condition; Alpha lipoic acid and progesterone vs. retinitis pigmentosa; New drugs show promise against macular degeneration; Johnson & Johnson hit with record 8 billion dollar penalty for not revealing side effects of popular anti-psychotic. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diagnosing The Joker
October 9, 2019
Diagnosing The Joker; Is my favorite smoothie safe for me to have with prediabetes? Click HERE for part 2. YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US LIVE FOR NEXT WEEK'S TAPING OF "Q&A WITH LEYLA." JUST GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT 3:30PM ET ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 FOR OUR FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT.

CBD and PTSD, Part 1
October 1, 2019
Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences, has an update on the latest hemp extract research. He brings very encouraging findings in the areas of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep. Click HERE for part 2.

CBD and PTSD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 1
September 30, 2019
Study claims the partisan political divide is taking its toll on the physical and mental well-being of Americans; Is NFL quarterback Cam Newton’s vegan diet impairing his performance and hampering his injury recovery? Vaping woes afflict hundreds—CDC suspects illicit prefilled THC cartridges, but Juul halts national ad campaign as local authorities rush to enact bans; Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, dishes on nitric oxide and its circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 2

Lifetime dietary choline supplementation forestalls cognitive decline; Probiotics found to be cost-effective for reducing flu-like respiratory infections; Sulforaphane supplementation curbs prostate cancer aggressiveness, speeds detox of environmental pollutants; Xylitol nasal application eases weaning off addictive nose sprays; Could mitochondrial support offset the deleterious effects of chronic stress? “Fat genes” predispose to obesity—but fruit and vegetable consumption can partially forestall their effects; Alternatives to prostate biopsy for a caller with rising PSA; Is CBD compatible with anxiety meds? Matcha tea combats anxiety. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 21, Part 2
September 23, 2019
Does egg consumption contribute to stroke risk? Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk; Hand sanitizers offer scant defense against flu; Curcumin for plantar fasciitis; Fluoride and decreased IQ; Horse chestnut for swollen legs; Overweight dogs have overweight masters; Instagram seeks to reign in edgy diet and cosmetic surgery posts to vulnerable youngsters; Eat more vegetables to bolster mental health; Legacy of 9/11 not just cancer, but also cardiovascular disease; Mushrooms shield against prostate cancer; Goop pays $ settlement over sketchy jade vaginal egg claims. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Part 1
September 5, 2019
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) may be the overlooked missing link to many maladies including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, obesity, anxiety, depression, TMJ, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's. In children and adolescents, it may cause Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Michael Gelb, co-author of "Gasp," describes the range of symptoms airway disorders can provoke. Why are they so prevalent? Is it something about our modern lifestyles? Is SDB the same as sleep apnea? How is it diagnosed? Even if you don't snore, could you have airway problems? Who should suspect they might have SDB? Why do airway problems damage the heart and brain? How do they rev up pain pathways? What's their relationship to weight gain? What treatment options exist for patients with SDB? How are their lives transformed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 31, Part 2
September 2, 2019
Psychobiotics: Leveraging diet and probiotics to alleviate anxiety; New doctors’ long hours and stressful working conditions found to age their DNA 6 times faster than normal; Atrantil for IBS relief; A caller wants to know if its necessary to take the Hep B shot; Widely used class of “safe” pesticides found to pose environmental hazards; Drinking too much fruit juice linked to premature death; Increase brain bleed hazard suggests routine use of aspirin may be too risky for some. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.