Mental & Emotional Health

The Role Dietary Supplements Can Play in Your Emotional Wellness, Part 1
October 13, 2022
Feeling stressed, tense, under the weather, or blue are perfectly normal and healthy emotional reactions to environmental stressors, but they can take a toll on our overall well-being. Dietary supplements are a safe and affordable way to support emotional wellness. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, details four compounds that support a healthy response to temporary environmental psychological stress: alpha-capsazepine, ashwagandha, Myo-inositol, and theanine. Each of these used alone or in combination could help you cope with temporary stressful situations and may support healthy sleep quality. Click HERE for part 2.

The Role Dietary Supplements Can Play in Your Emotional Wellness, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Dementia
October 3, 2022
Why calcium alone is not enough for osteoporosis; Dairy and heart disease risk—it depends on what type; Dogs can literally smell owners’ stress; The link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma; Harnessing the health benefits of cold; Folic acid vs. suicide; Vitamin D vs. dementia, autoimmune disease and premature death; Urolithin A vs. osteoarthritis; Ashwagandha for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Immune Reset
September 28, 2022
Save Our Supplements!; Stopgap funding bill lacks any provisions specific to supplement industry; Study: Association between meatless diet and depressive episodes; Any specific recipes and tips for resetting immunity per your book?; What brands of olive oil do you recommend?; What do you think of my sleep regimen? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Dry Mouth
September 8, 2022
Should my stepson take a genetic test to evaluate his risk for pancreatic cancer?; I had abdominal surgery last month. What can I do or take to minimize scarring?; I have dry mouth. What treatments can I use to restore saliva?; Could metoprolol be contributing to my restless legs syndrome?; I've been diagnosed with a chemical imbalance and prescribed Zyprexa. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 1: Mediterranean Diet for Depression
August 22, 2022
Covid fatigue sets in: Even Pfizer’s vaccine developer comes down with it, people aren’t testing anymore, vaccine uptake for toddlers is less than 5%; Most Omicron patients don’t even know they’re sick; CDC admits “mistakes” but asks for more funding to guarantee compliance with future lockdowns and vaccine mandates; Mediterranean diet for depression; Solutions for bloating; Pre-op advice before shoulder surgery; Dietary nitrates for brain, heart, blood pressure, athletic endurance, sexual performance; Viagra may be repurposed as Alzheimer’s drug. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Stress Hormones
August 19, 2022
Lifestyle changes for shifting stress hormone levels.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 2
August 15, 2022
Neonicotinoids as bug killers—safe? Study reveals anti-depressants offer no quality of life benefits; Your intestinal bugs may dictate your cravings; Air pollution a risk factor for severe Covid; Plastic liners, bags can release nanoparticles into heated food and beverages; Is a kidney stone the cause of a caller’s pain? Can shingles vaccines prompt shingles? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 6, Part 1: The Pandemic’s Collateral Damage
August 8, 2022
The pandemic’s collateral damage—increased rates of coronary disease and stroke, mental disorders, drug and alcohol dependency, and violent deaths; Heart disease expected to surge in coming decades, highlighting racial disparities; Social isolation and loneliness take a toll on heart and brain; What does low blood sodium mean, and how to fix it? Supplements for heart protection; “Feed a cold, starve a fever” may have real scientific basis; Resistance training speeds fat reduction; Parents’ history of alcoholism predictive of offspring’s addiction to highly processed foods. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Depression
July 27, 2022
Study: No evidence that low serotonin is a cause of depression; The foundation of Alzheimer's research is called into question; What are the best sources of calcium for a 59-year-old woman in excellent health?; Can you talk about normal pressure hydrocephalus and shunt surgery? Click HERE for part 2.