Nutrition & Weight

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pickleball
March 16, 2022
What is your opinion of resistant starch for those following a low carb diet? Can we safely go hog wild on rice and pasta that's been cooked, chilled and reheated?; Hey Dr. Hoffman, check out pickleball as a form of exercise!; What are your thoughts on using Fosteum for osteoporosis?; Low carb diet linked to atrial fibrillation? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: How well is your fat functioning?
March 11, 2022
How well is your fat functioning? Plus, selenium may reduce memory loss.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 2
March 7, 2022
Diet vs. colorectal cancer (it’s complicated); Solutions for brittle nails; Natural supplements for high cholesterol; Nicotinamide riboside vs. Parkinson’s disease, Over-reliance on antibiotics may fuel colorectal cancer surge among the young; What type of exercise is best to improve sleep? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 1
February 28, 2022
Mask mandates withdrawn, vaccine intervals now 3-4 months; There’s no substitute for insulin, but body can be made more receptive to its effects; Meat study shows minimal cancer gains with animal protein avoidance; Beware effervescent medications—they pack a sodium wallop; Healthy gut protects brain; Flaxseed for cancer prevention? Topical probiotics vs. acne. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 2

The long shadow of Covid; Exercise, diet rich in polyphenols, sleep protect aging brain; Are statins necessary after a TIA? Mediterranean vs. Keto vs. carnivore diet; Are pets a boon for brain health? Long Covid brain fog responds to electrical stimulation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer
February 23, 2022
My friend never had a cardiac event but her cardiologist has her on a statin. I'm concerned about very low cholesterol; My husband will be undergoing cyberknife for prostate cancer. Are there any supplements you recommend?; What's the best diet and supplements for losing weight after a hysterectomy?; Is tilapia healthy to eat? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 19, Part 1
February 21, 2022
Boosters forever? What about natural immunity? New study suggests increased vax side effects in previously infected; Despite fears, even kids with comorbidities at no risk for severe Covid or death; Bill Gates laments Omicron has stolen show from vaccine campaign; Does presence of carotid plaque predict heart risk? Despite adequate diet, can’t gain weight, losing muscle mass; Microbiome composition impacts ability to build muscle; It’s no coincidence marijuana is referred to as “dope”; Politics are literally making us sick. 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

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.

Leyla Weighs In: Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health
February 18, 2022
The impact of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular health.

Leyla Weighs In: Fighting Inflammation
February 11, 2022
Fighting inflammation and mast cell activation with food.