Respiratory

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Masks
May 13, 2020
Coronavirus reduces oxygen in the lungs, but so do masks. How do we reconcile this?; Can sitting in a dry sauna (about 110 degrees) help prevent or cure COVID-19? Click HERE for part 1.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 1
May 12, 2020
Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, details four key nutrients that build lung health and immunity. Cruciferous vegetables, selenium, quercetin, and CBD (cannabidiol) which, as a dietary ingredient, appears to have a researched immunomodulatory effect. CBD provides a way for individuals to balance their immune response, especially as their immune system becomes weakened by stress. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 2.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2020
Vitamin D and zinc cited in new studies as crucial to Coronavirus defense; Steam heat, not harsh disinfectants, appears best for N95 mask cleaning; “Turfing” patients promoted spread of coronavirus to vulnerable elderly in nursing homes; The role of nitric oxide in maintaining resistance to infections, pollutants. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 2

That “immunity passport” may be an elusive goal; Sobering facts about coronavirus tests; Is the emphasis on obesity as a “comorbidity” prompting fat-shaming? Will seniors and those with medical conditions be forced to stay at home for the sake of “risk stratification”? How commonly used acid blockers increase the risk of dementia; Is there a good supplement for seniors? For teenagers? Reversing age-related decline of kidney function; Oregano as a coronavirus preventive; The good news about asthma and Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Tips on Dealing With COVID-19 Mental Stress, Part 1
May 7, 2020
Dr. Christian Conte, author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World," offers tips on dealing with Covid-19 mental stress. Dr. Conte is an internationally-recognized mental health specialist and has attained a level V certification in anger management. How to counteract catastrophic thinking; What lessons can be derived from Dr. Conte’s work with prison inmates (we’re all under lockdown now!)? Ways to defuse angry outbursts; How to talk to kids about the coronavirus; How journaling can help us cope with anxiety; The insights Dr. Conte’s Yield Theory can impart to the current crisis. Click HERE for part 2.

Tips on Dealing With COVID-19 Mental Stress, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with internationally-recognized mental health specialist Dr. Christian Conte. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Are antibody tests for COVID-19 reliable?
May 6, 2020
In early March I tested positive for Influenza A. Does that result rule out the possibility that I had COVID-19?; Are antibody tests for COVID-19 reliable?; Since viruses like coronavirus mutate rapidly, wouldn't that deem any vaccine for COVID-19 ineffective, once developed?; Is Astragalus a friend or foe with COVID-19? Doesn't it increase inflammatory cytokines? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Collagen and Atrial Fibrillation?

Do you have any information on treating pneumatosis coli?; I have Myasthenia Gravis. What precautions or supplements should I take during this pandemic?; I was told the collagen supplement I take exacerbates Atrial Fibrillation. Is this true?; Which form of flaxseed is best to consume? Whole, ground or flaxseed oil? Click HERE for part 1.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 1
May 5, 2020
Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine, discusses the plausibility of intravenous vitamin C for COVID-19; What were the encouraging results of IV C trials for severe respiratory illness? How does vitamin C work to counter the virus? Why some of the research may have short-changed patients with inadequate amounts of vitamin C; What are some of the obstacles to vitamin C studies? Why have vitamin C “drips” become so expensive? How does COVID-19 create a call-to-action for metabolic fitness? Dr. Drisko discusses her new textbook, "Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices." Click HERE for part 2.