Metabolic Syndrome

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 2
January 28, 2019
90-year-old cyclist wins event, sets record, is disqualified for doping, blames bad hamburger; Exercise may not amp up your metabolic rate—so why bother? Polyphenols vs. plant sterols; Lectins as a cause of neuropathy? Doctors save man by pumping 15 cans of beer into his body; Does taking folic acid increase the risk for breast cancer? Despite warnings, antibiotic over-prescribing rampant; Fried food linked to higher death rate in women; Boomers who turned away from pot in their middle years are flocking to cannabis-based remedies; Lipoic acid restores body’s aging body clock. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: High Fat Dairy
December 14, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "I know you prefer high-fat dairy products. Can you comment on the study that shows that rates of Alzheimer's disease are rising everywhere people eat a lot of meat, sweets and high-fat dairy products?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 1
December 10, 2018
Only 1 in 8 Americans “metabolically healthy”—are you? The self-test that predicts your risk of dying from heart disease or cancer (HINT: It helps to live in an old NYC brownstone!); Modified citrus pectin for cancer; Canada, where a cholesterol of 7 can make you a ticking time-bomb! A Siberian husky administers an accurate “pet” scan; Kids adopt dangerous sedentary habits as early as six; Vitamin D/schizophrenia link confirmed; Study heralds end of pulling “all-nighters” for exam success. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 5, 2018
Only one in 8 people are metabolically healthy; "Bear with me"; What are some of your best supplements of 2019?; How important is myrosinase in broccoli sulforaphane supplements? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Low Carb
November 23, 2018
Low-Carb diet wins for weight maintenance - metabolic effect may improve success of obesity treatment.

Leyla Weighs In: Sugar’s Role in Cancer Growth
November 2, 2018
Is cancer a metabolic disease? Study shows cancer targets the microbiome, thrives on glucose.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 31, 2017
Osteoarthritis as a metabolic disorder. My 65-year-old husband is a former smoker and has fatty liver, can he take vitamin A safely? The untimely death of elite marathoner Tom Fleming. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome, Part 1
February 16, 2017
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of factors that raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Jim LaValle, author of "Cracking the Metabolic Code," discusses why it's so prevalent. What are the biggest lifestyle factors that contribute to this condition? What about the role of stress, proper sleep, and environment? What is the real underlying risk for people that have metabolic syndrome? What are the right steps to take regarding diet and exercise? Which are the most valuable supplements for treating people at risk for developing Metabolic Syndrome? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim LaValle, Founder and Chairman of Metabolic Code Enterprises about Metabolic Syndrome and the benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic. Click HERE for part 1.