Muscle & Bone Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 28, Part 2
March 2, 2015
Beating the winter blahs; widely used food additives promote colitis, obesity; importance of vitamin K for osteoporosis, arterial calcification; what's next in diets--chili peppers? Energy drinks promote hyperactivity in kids; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome gets a new name--and better ways to diagnose it; fish oil supplements prove helpful for rheumatoid arthritis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 26, 2015
New Yorker Magazine criticizes NY AG Schneiderman’s supplement “sting.” Confused over chocolate and fat recommendations. How much supplemental calcium is safe to take? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 17, Part 2
January 19, 2015
Core Restore--Detox in a box; Sulforophane glucosinolate (SGS) from broccoli family vegetables vs. aggressive metastatic cancer; CoQ10 combats heart inflammation; Is Ubiquinol really better than CoQ10? When it comes to immunity, nurture trumps nature; Meriva brand curcumin curbs muscle soreness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 11, 2014
President Obama's recent trip to the hospital--turns out he has GERD. We offer natural tips for treating it. Can taking boron help slow the leaching of calcium from my bones? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 4, 2014
How do I find a legitimate integrative medicine doctor? Is Ostinol enough to help osteoporosis? I’m taking Arimidex: How can I protect my bone health? Do I have Chikungunya? How to treat chronic sinusitis. Click HERE for part 1.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 1
November 25, 2014
Dr. Lani Simpson shares tips for enhancing bone density from her book “Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide”: What are the limitations of our current strategy for screening for osteoporosis? Is osteoporosis over-hyped to sell drugs? Why can DEXA scans yield misleading results? Why is density not necessarily destiny? What other factors put women (and men) at risk for bone fracture? What are some of the downsides of current medications? What roles do exercise and diet play in fracture prevention? What about vibrating plates? What key supplements should be part of your osteoporosis prevention program? Click HERE for part 2.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lani Simpson about bone density and osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 20, 2014
How can I prevent a future hernia? Milk Thistle for fatty liver. Can I eat grapefruit on a very low carb diet? When to take probiotics -- empty stomach or with meals? How to treat hemochromatosis and fatty liver. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 13, 2014
Help! My sister and cousin have Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). I have shingles. What are my options? Strontium and bone mineral density results: is the improvement real? Severe leg and foot cramps in the morning despite taking magnesium. Multiple fractures in feet and ankles: any nutritional cures? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 2, 2014
Is strontium alone enough for bone loss? Or should it be combined with other supplements like Osteosupport? Is insulin resistance really caused by saturated fat?